Spiraken Review Podcast
580 episodes of manga mayhem, powered by our infamous Wheel of Manga! Will it land on Restaurant To Another World’s cozy charm or Tokyo Ghoul’s despair? No one knows—not even us. Beyond the Wheel, we’re your go-to for manga hot takes, convention adventures, movie breakdowns, Random Reviews and our passionate Monthly Book Club. From Lupin III’s heists to Vagabond’s soul-searching, if it’s kinetically enhanced, we’ve spun it. Tune in weekly for glorious uncertainty!
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Friday Jun 15, 2012
Friday Jun 15, 2012
In This Second Installment of Spiraken Movie Review's Month of Megahackers, Megatechnology, and Megalomaniac Megacorporations, Xan is joined by Joseph "Odie" McConnell to review this cyberpunk Bioscience movie from 1997, Gattaca directed by Andrew Niccol and starring Ethan Hawke, Uma Thurman, Jude Law, Gore Vidal,Loren Dean, Xander Berkeley, and Alan Arkin
There is also discussion about Odie's Movie Kung Fu and Titties, the awesomeness of titties, why Uma Thurman acts like a robot in this movie, and the marvels of the fisheye lens.
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 - The Morrow by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music -God's Hand by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music - One Moment by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music - The Arrival by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music - Becoming Jerome by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music - Call Me Eugene by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST), Background Music - A Borrowed Ladder by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST) Background Music - Impromptu For 12 Fingers by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST) Background Music - The Truth by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST) Background Music - Irene's Theme by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST)Ending Music - The Departure by Michael Nyman ( Gattaca OST)
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Random Question of the Week: If you could genetically modify one aspect of your physical body, what would it be?
Saturday Jun 09, 2012
Saturday Jun 09, 2012
In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, we start another theme month, The Month of Megahackers, Megatechnology, and Megalomaniac Megacorporations. So enjoy, as fast talking Xan is joined by computer hacker Kal as they review this cyberpunk movie from 1995, Strange Days directed by Katherin Bigalow and starring Ralph Finnes, Angela Basset, Tom Sizemore, Michael Wincott, Juliette Lewis, Vincent Deofrio, and many others
Besides giving an explanation on what Cyberpunk is, our hosts discuss, why flat chested girls are willing to show it all, reasons why General Zod should become president, why fast talking will not help you win a street fight and other random tangents galore.
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 - Selling Jesus by Skunk Anansie ( Strange Days OST), Background Music -Strange Days by Prongs ( Strange Days OST), Background Music - The Real Thing by The Lords of Acid ( Strange Days OST), Background Music - Overcome by Tricky ( Strange Days OST), Background Music - No White Clouds by Strange Fruit ( Strange Days OST), Background Music - Here We Come by Me Phi Me feat. Jeriko One ( Strange DaysOST), Ending Music - While The Earth Sleeps by Peter Gabriel & Deep Forest ( Strange Days OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com My Email xan@spiraken.com Cohost's Email baz@spiraken.com Cohost's Email kal.spiraken@gmail.comOur Twitter Spirakenmovie Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken Random Question of the Week: What would you use a SQUID unit for?
Wednesday Jun 06, 2012
Wednesday Jun 06, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review , Xan reviews a Shojo Beat Title, Beauty is the Beast by Tomo Matsumoto
Xan also talks about what panels he will be hosting at AnimeNext 2012. Come and meet Xan and win prizes at The Insane Manga Challenge Panel. Hope you enjoy This episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Beauty Is The Beast by The Ark ( Ark Light ), Ending Music - Bijo Ka Yahuu by Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra ( Beauty or Beast OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Is This Xan's worst review?
Wednesday May 30, 2012
Wednesday May 30, 2012
In This episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to check out a cyberpunk fighting series as he reviews Accel World written by Reki Kawahara and illustrated by Hiroyuki Aigamo
He also congratulates Timbo on reaching the big 3-0 and he pimps out our Amazon store. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Chase The World by May'N ( Accel World OST ), Ending Music - Unfinished by Kotoko ( Accel World OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: What would your brain burst avatar Look like?
Saturday May 26, 2012
Saturday May 26, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, a few old co-hosts return! So sit back and relax and Xan, Baz, and NG are joined by Aimee and Kal as they drunkenly review one of Kevin Smith's More interesting works, that sexy Romantic Comedy, Zach and Miri Make A Porno starring Seth Rogan, Elizabeth Banks, Craig Robinson, Jason Mewes, Traci Lords, Jeff Anderson, Katie Morgan, Ricky Mabe, Justin Long, Brandon Routh, Gerry Bednob and special appearance by Tom Savini .
Tangents galore as our hosts rant about porn, proper hand warmer use, Ben Kingsly look alikes, insulting Stephen Hawking, David Allen Greer, Roger Ebert and a few other celebrities, the awesomeness of Christopher reeves, necrophilia, the controversy over the Secret Service Hooker Scandal, Baz's many conspiracy theories, and some things so horrible, Xan had to beep it out. There is also discussion about Baz's defending of the Matrix Trilogy, What it takes to be in a porno, and some more bizarre Statements..
Remember kids to drink responsibly and if you are playing the drinking game, remember that whenever Baz starts a tangent take a drink. whenever a co host interrupt Xan, take a drink
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 - We Don't Have To Take Our Clothes Off by Top ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music -New Frontier by Donald Fagen ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Just Like Honey by The Jesus & Mary Chain ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Dreaming by Blondie ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Hey by The Pixies ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Party Up In Here by DMX ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Sex and Candy by Marcy Playground ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Background Music - Fett's Vette by MC Chris ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST), Ending Music - Hold Me Up by Live ( Zach and Miri Make A Porno OST)
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Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: If you had the opportunity, would you ever be in a porno?
Wednesday May 23, 2012
Wednesday May 23, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga written by Takeshi Maekawa, Animal Sense
He also explains why Spiraken Movie Review ep 69 will be released late. Check out our amazon store Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -IF I could Talk With The Animals by Roger Moore ( The Muppet Show OST ), Ending Music - Bad Touch by The Bloodhound Gang ( Hoorah For Boobies )
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Random Question of the Week: What animal would you want to control with psychic abilities?
Tuesday May 15, 2012
Tuesday May 15, 2012
Happy 4th Anniversary Spiraken Manga Review!! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes a little surreal as he reviews the seinen school art drama "Genkaku Picasso" written and illustrated by Usamaru Furuya
He also talks about Spiraken's amazon store and talks about the last 4 years in Spiraken Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Pride by GReeeeN ( Pride ), Ending Music - Circus he Youkoso by Hirasawa Susumu ( Paprika OST )
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Random Question of the Week: What would your inner picture look like?
Saturday May 12, 2012
Saturday May 12, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan, Baz and NG bust on the main actor as they review this 1998 action comedy movie, The Big Hit directed by Kirk Wong and starring Mark Wahlburg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, China Chow, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine and Antonio Sabato Jr.
Our Hosts also talk about Lou Diamond Phillip's acting career, Baz defends Mark Walburg's shitty acting, the introduction of the spiraken drinking game and NG talks about the hotness of yet another Asian chick in a schoolgirl outfit.
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 - The Fun Loving Criminal by Fun Lovin Criminals ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music -Vote Latino by Molotov ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Cruise by Red Rat & Goofy ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Apache by Sugarhill Gang ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Magic Carpet Ride by Mighty Dub Katz ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - The World is New by Save Ferris ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Don't Sleep by Mark Wahlburg ( The Big Hit OST), Ending Music - I'm The Man by Joe Jackson ( The Big Hit OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How hot was China Chow in this movie?
Wednesday May 09, 2012
Wednesday May 09, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the gender bender comedy manga Futaba-Kun Change by Hiroki Ari
He also discusses the reasons why protection must always be used. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -High All Day by 009 Sound System ( High All Day ), Ending Music - Freak-a-Licious by Fergue/Brittney Spears Mix ( Dj Crstal Sagax Samples )
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Random Question of the Week: How is this better than Ranma 1/2?
Saturday May 05, 2012
Saturday May 05, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Baz and NG return to add tangents to the show. So listen as they join Xan in watching/reviewing a mystery drama action film from 2006, Lucky Number Slevin directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Josh Hartnet, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Liu, Stanley Tucci and Bruce Willis.
Our Hosts also talk about being Oprah rich, Dr. Phil's big shiny head, an in-depth discussion on breakfast food, why Baz is a marker smell connoisseur, Peanut Butter vs. Nutella, and other insane tangents.
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, 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 - After Laughter(Comes Tears) by Wendy Rene ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music -Shanty by the Sea by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Mr Goodcat by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Killing The Fairy by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Bad Things Come in Three by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Chess Match by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - A Photo of Smith by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - I know This Man by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Ending Music - Kansas City Shuffle by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST)
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My Email xan@spiraken.com
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Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How hot was Lucy Liu in this movie?
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.