Spiraken Review Podcast
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
For over 600 episodes, the Wheel of Manga has been our chaotic overlord. One spin could bring the cozy fantasy of Restaurant to Another World or the body-horror of Tokyo Ghoul—we just hold the microphone. But that's not all! Get our unfiltered manga hot takes, on-the-ground convention reports, movie reviews, and dive deep with our Monthly Book Club. Whether it's the slick action of Lupin III or the profound soul-searching of Vagabond, if it's a story with pulse, we've covered it. Your weekly dose of glorious uncertainty starts here.
Episodes

Wednesday Jul 03, 2013
Wednesday Jul 03, 2013
In this episode, Xan gets in touch with his inner chef as he reviews that popular Italian cooking Manga, Bambino! by Sekiya Tetsuji
He also discusses the dynamic of cooking/food manga. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -We Can Make It by Arashi ( Bambino! J Drama OST ),Ending Music -Funiculi Funicula by Luciano Pavaratti ( Best of Pavaratti ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite type of Italian cuisine?

Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Spiraken Movie Review 85: Willow (or Outta The Way Peck)
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
Saturday Jun 29, 2013
In this dark episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Kung Fu and Titties Director Joseph "Odie" McConnell returns to help Xan avoid the evil queen Bavmorda as they review the 1998 fantasy film, Willow directed by Ron Howard and starring Warwick Davis, Val Kilmer, Joanne Whalley and Jean Marsh
They also discuss the Daikini power structure, nostalgia and how awesome Jack Nicholson, Gary Busey and Val Kilmer stuck in a room would be. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Elora Danan by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Escape From The Tavern by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Willow's Journey Begins by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Canyon of Mazes by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Tir Asleen by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music -Willow's Theme by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Background Music - Bavmorda's Spell Is Cast by James Horner ( Willow OST ), Ending Music -Willow The Sorcerer by James Horner( Willow OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Guest's Email kungfuandtitties.com Our Twitter SpirakenXboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: What was the best part of the film in your opininon?

Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 84: The Collector (or This Was Suppose To Be An Easy Job!)
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
Saturday Jun 22, 2013
In this dark episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Haywire's Lu returns to help Xan not become a collectable as they review the 2009 Thriller, The Collector directed by Marcus Dunstan and starring Josh Stewart, Andrea Roth and Juan Fernandez
They also discuss the different types of killers used in horror films, spoil the film heavily and rant about the disturbing nature of this film. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -I Feel You (Throb Mix) by Depeche Mode ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Bela Lugosi's Dead by Bauhaus ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Shut Up and Bleed by Combichrist ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Dead Bodies Everywhere by Korn ( The Collector OST ), Background Music -Armenia by Einstrurzende Neubauten ( The Collector OST ), Ending Music -Beast by Nico Vega( The Collector OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Guest's Email haywireseries@gmail.com Our Website http://haywireseries.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Which trap scared you the most?

Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
Wednesday Jun 19, 2013
In this musical episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gives a little history on Blues Musician Robert Johnson as he reviews the supernatural Manga, Me and The Devil Blues by Akira Hiramoto
They also rant about DC's "New 52", discuss what setting the next Ken Akamatsu manga will have, and other witty banter Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Me and the Devil Blues by Robert Johnson ( Best of Robert Johnson ), Ending Music -Crossroad Blues by Robert Johnson ( Best of Robert Johnson ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken Random Question of the Week: Would you sell your soul to get fame and fortune?

Friday Jun 14, 2013
Friday Jun 14, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Loo from "Haywireseries.com" returns to review a great movie with Xan. So sit back and relax as our hosts review the 1985 HP Lovecraft inspired film , "Re-Animator" directed by Stuart Gordon and starring Jeffery Combs, Bruce Abbott, Barbara Crampton and David Gale
Loo and Xan discuss the concepts behind Lovecraft's works of fictions, the irony of a man named "Hans Grubber, what movie had more fake blood, Jeffrey Comb's creepy gaze, Horror Movie Remakes, American Horror Story and other fun topics
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Loo's Webseries "Haywireseries.com" Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Prologue/Main Theme by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music -Meg Looks For The Cat by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Dan Falls Into Cellar by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - First Reanimation by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Halsey Back To Life by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Halsey Grans The Boys by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - First Reanimation by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - First Reanimation by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Welcome Back To Life by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Meg And Hill In Office by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - West Tries Parts by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Searching Hill's Office by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Body and Soul by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Love Theme by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Background Music - Corpses Just Want To Have Fun by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST), Ending Music - End Credits by Richard Bands ( Re-Animator OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Would you reanimate anyone with the Re-Agent?

Monday Jun 10, 2013
Spiraken Con Review: AnimeNext 2013
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Monday Jun 10, 2013
In this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's appearance and attendance at Somerset NJ's Animenext from June 7th through June 9th
Despite some technical issues with our laptops and camera, we have some pictures from animenext 2013. also if you are interested in checking out the mangas that Vertical Inc are release.
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Click here If you are interested in checking out some more images from the beautiful background in anime panel.
There is also discussion of how our 6 panels went, some of the reactions we had of the other panels and of course the different cosplay costumes. But before we forget, here are some pictures from the con we took
Also if you want to follow any of our fellow podcasters on twitter or their websites check out Vinnie Averello @vinnieaveagc All Geeks Considered Ed Chavez @vertical_ed Vertical Inc Al Mendez @ HisuiRT Reverse Thieves Evan Minto @vamptvo Anigamers Ink @animatedInk Anigamers Linda @animemiz Anime Diet thanks and enjoy the show Music For Episode: Intro Music -Gangnam Style by Psy (Gangnam Style), Ending Music -오빤 딱 내 스타일 by Psy ft. Hyuna (PSY 6甲] )
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Random Question of the Week: What would you have done if that guy showed up?

Wednesday May 22, 2013
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 168: Robot Keiji (or The Latest In Crime Fighting Technology!)
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Wednesday May 22, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Demona returns to help Xan review another interesting manga by that great manga ka Shotaro Ishinomori, so sit back and relax as our hosts review Robot Keiji
There is also discussion about our upcoming panels at Animenext 2013 and why the tokusatsu version of Robot Keiji is so creepy. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Robotto Keiji by Duke Traction ( Animetal OST ), Ending Music - Robot Keiji by Ichiro Mizuki ( Robot Keiji OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Should we cover another Shotaro Ishinomori Manga?
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Special Guest Spot: All Geeks Considered: Film Noir
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Xan had some free time when editing with Demona so he did a guest spot for " All Geeks Considered Podcast" a podcast about all things geek
starring Vinny Averello and Diego Montalban
So sit back and enjoy as Vinnie, Diego and Xan talk about three films about Film Noir; The Maltese Falcon, Strangers on a Train and Brick

Friday Apr 12, 2013
Friday Apr 12, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Lufane, Cinematographer, photographer and co creator of webseries, Haywire , as they discuss the second installment of John Carpenter's Apocalpyse Trilogy Prince of Darkness directed by John Carpenter and starring Donald Pleasant, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong, Lisa Blount, Dennis Dun, Jessie Lawrence Ferguson, a bunch of people who are red shirts and a special appearance by Alice Cooper
Besides talking about the film, our intrepid hosts talk about Lu's webseries Haywire, an amazing post apocalypse ish drama set in Orange County, NY, the use of reoccurring actors like Donald Pleasant in the film, insane laughter, American Horror Story and how to fix the Hobbit Film.
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, Check out Lu's webseries Haywire found at haywireseries.com
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme by John Carpenter ( Prince Of Darkness OST), Background Music -The Devil Arises by John Carpenter ( Prince Of Darkness OST), , Ending Music - End Credits by John Carpenter( Prince Of Darkness OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What did you think about this movie?

Friday Mar 01, 2013
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 81: The Silence of the Lambs (or Here Precious)
Friday Mar 01, 2013
Friday Mar 01, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, NG and Xan are joined by a mysterious new Co-host, in order to successful review the 1991 psychological thriller, Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn & Ted Levine
As they discuss the legacy that Thomas Harris left with Silence of the lambs, our intrepid hosts also talk about serial killers, lotion, the Tuck Scene and the amazing acting of Sir Anthony Hopkins
Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast. Hope you enjoy the episode.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music -Clarisse by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - The Asylum by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - The Cellar by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - Goodbye Horses by Q-Lazarus ( Silence of the Lambs OST),Ending Music - Lotion by The Greenskeepers ( The Lotion)
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Random Question of the Week: Is Hannibal Lector as compelling as we believe?

About Us
SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.






