Spiraken Review Podcast

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Episodes
Episodes



Saturday Mar 14, 2015
Saturday Mar 14, 2015
In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Michael and Xan get sappy as they review a unique film from 2003, So sit back and relax as they review Danny Deckchair directed by Jeff Balsmeyer and starring Rhys Ifans, Miranda Otto, Justine Clarke, and Rhys Muldoon
Apologies for the poor sound quality in this episode. We will strive to not be this bad ever again. Anyway,besides discussing the heartwarming nature of this film, our intrepid hosts also discuss the insanity of the tying balloons to a lawn chair, rant about zombies with politics and debate on why Miranda Otto is not a bigger star, Hope you enjoy



Saturday Feb 21, 2015
Saturday Feb 21, 2015
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Michael returns to Help Xan review a truly absurd 80's horror comedy. So sit back and relax as they review The Chiodo Brother's, Killer Klowns From Outer Space directed by Stephen Chiodo and starring Grant Cramer, Suzanne Snyder, John Allen Nelson, Michael Siegal, Peter Licassi, John Vernon & Royal Dano.
Besides comparing this movie to the Blob, our hosts discuss the great special effects, the upcoming sequel and why we love Royal Dano.



Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Spiraken‘s Anime Corner Ep 01: Death Parade
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Sunday Feb 15, 2015
Konnichiwa Mina, Welcome to our first episode of Spiraken's Anime Corner. So to celebrate, Xan is joined by our newest cohost Michael to review some great new anime. So to start off right, our intrepid hosts get to witness judgement done in a unique way, so pull up a bar stool as they review Studio Madhouse's newest supernatural series, Death Parade
Besides our discussion of the first three episodes of this new series, we discuss anime cred, why roulette wheels have to be circle, and why big red buttons are so cliche. Hope you enjoy



Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
Tuesday Feb 10, 2015
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by Drew, a newcomer to www.spiraken.com. So to celebrate, our intrepid hosts go a little creepy as they review two horror manga. So hide under the covers and be prepared to freak out as they review Ajin: Demi Human by Gamon Sakurai and Hideout by Kakizaki Masasumi
Our Hosts also discuss Drew's blog at musiccitycomics.blogspot.com, different comic based properties and how hideout could be made into a great live action movie Hope you enjoy



Saturday Jan 31, 2015
Saturday Jan 31, 2015
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Lu and his wife Liz as they review a 80's fantasy story that we all know and love. So sit back and relax as they review 1987's, The Princess Bride directed by Rob Reiner and starring Cary Elwes, Mandy Patinkin, Chris Sarandon, Christopher Guest, Wallace Shawn, Andre The Giant, Billy Crystal, Carol Kane, and Peter Falk
Note, we recorded this before the new year, so there are a few out of date statements. I do apologize for the lateness but Life happens. Anyway, While we review this nostalgic film, there is also discussion about Andre The Giant's wrestling career, why recasting a modern day remake with the cast of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" would be hilarious and why "Haywire the Series" is an awesome Post Apocalyptic revenant series. Also stay tuned till after the ending credits for an interesting stinger about Japanese culture (NSFW) and the best scenes of the film performed by several talented voice actors.



Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 191: Kill La Kill (or Return of the Kamui Uniform)
Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Tuesday Jan 20, 2015
Welcome to a new year. In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan covers old ground as he reviews the manga adaptation of that great anime Kill La Kill
Besides referencing Supplemental Ep X, Xan talks about the art style and what he hopes for the manga. Hope you enjoy



Saturday Jan 17, 2015
Spiraken Movie Review’s 100th Episode: The Last 100 Movies
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
Saturday Jan 17, 2015
FINALLY, SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW HAS HIT 100 EPISODES!!!! So to celebrate this momentous occasion, Xan is joined by long missed May-san to go over the movies we have reviewed so far and to talk about ideas for the future of the podcast
As we go back through the movies, remember to check out the last hundred episodes at http://www.spiraken.com/category/movie/
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. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - 100 Yard Dash by Raphael Saadiq ( The Way I See It), Background Music - Goodbye Horses by Q-Lazarus ( Clerks 2 OST), Ending Music - I Would Walk 1000 Miles by The Proclaimers ( Benny & Joon OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Our Twitter SpirakenmovieOur facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie ReviewOur Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan SpirakenRandom Question of the Week: What was your favorite episode of the Movie Review Podcast



Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Spiraken's Review of 2014
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Wednesday Jan 14, 2015
Happy New Year Everyone!In this great Supplimental Episode of the podcast, Xan and Baz talk about last year and debate on what was the best and worst of 2014. From Anime to Sports, to Movies and even conspiracies, our hosts discuss it allRemember to check out the website and leave a comment or email us at Spiraken@gmail.comMusic For Episode: Opening/Closing Music - Tacky by Weird Al (Mandatory Fun), Our Website http://www.spiraken.comOur Email Spiraken@gmail.comHost's Email xan@spiraken.comOur Twitter SpirakenRandom Question of the Week: What was your favorite part of 2014?

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.






