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.
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Tuesday Dec 13, 2011
Tuesday Dec 13, 2011
In the 142nd episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan checks out a action adventure shoenen series Grenadier by Sousuke Kaise
Besides that, Xan also talks about not hearing back from Manganext about his panels Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kohaku by Mikuni Shimokawa ( Grenadier OST ), Ending Music - Kanashimini Makenaide by Mikuni Shimokawa ( Grenadier OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Would you hold ammo in your privates?
Friday Dec 09, 2011
Friday Dec 09, 2011
In this Episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Rufus and Baz as they do an initial review of the New high octane Racing Anime Movie, Redline directed by Takeshi Koike and starring Takuya Kimura , Yu Aoi, and Tadanobu Asano
Due to the Fact that a part of this episode was lost to the ages, we may be going back to re-review this movie but worry not this is still entertaining with tangents on boobs, tits, insanity, and of course ARRNOOLLDD as a smurf. 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. Also 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.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Redline Title by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Yellow Line by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Shinkai by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Kare No Shift Wa BunBunBun (feat. Super Boins) by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Crab Sonoshee by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -Lynchman & Johnny Boya by James Shimoji (Redline OST),Background Music -Machine Head by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Background Music -TV SHOW by James Shimoji (Redline OST), Ending Music -Redline Day by James Shimoji (Redline OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was your favorite part of this episode?
Wednesday Dec 07, 2011
Wednesday Dec 07, 2011
In the 141st episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gives a passable review of the Alice in Wonderland/Wizard of Oz inspired Fantasy Manga Pandora Heart by Jun Mochizuki
Besides this, Xan also talks about what will happen in the future and what he has been up to. Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Pandora Hearts by FictionJunction ( Pandora Hearts OST ), Background Music - Pandora Hearts by FictionJunction ( Pandora Hearts OST), Background Music - Bloody Rabbit by Yuki Kajiura ( Pandora Hearts OST ), Ending Music - Maze ( Pandora Hearts OST ) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Random Question of the Week: Which Lewis Carroll Character did Xan not mention in this episode?
Saturday Dec 03, 2011
Saturday Dec 03, 2011
Finally, Spiraken has decided to focus on a subject that all the cohosts are good at and what are we talking about...Video Games!!! In this 1st episode of the Spiraken Game Review Podcast,Xan is joined by Kal as they discuss "Batman:Arkham City" from Game Developer Rocksteady and "Catherine" From Game Developer Altus
They also talk about various other games that they have played and Kal talks a little about Legend of Zelda Skyward Sword. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Main Theme by Nick Arunde ( Batman:Arkham City Original Score ), Background Music - It's A Golden Show by Shoji Meguro( Catherine OST), Ending Music - Maze ( Batman: Arkham City Original Score )
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Random Question of the Week: How Many Achievements did you earn in Either game?
Wednesday Nov 30, 2011
Wednesday Nov 30, 2011
In the 140th episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan celebrates his big 3-0 and compares two adaptations of the Densha Otoko story with Densha Otoko A Shojo Manga by Machiko Ocha and Train Man - Densha Otoko by Hidenori Hara
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
Saturday Nov 26, 2011
In the final installment of Spiraken Movie Review's theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties), Xan & Zorro indulge in a weird Chinese Kung Fu Comedy Known as 功夫 (Gung Fu) or Kung Fu Hustle. This film was directed and stars Stephen Chow and also stars Danny Chan Kwok-kwan, Yuen Qiu, Yuen Wah, Leung Siu-Lung, Xing Yu, Chiu Chi-ling, DOng Zhihua, Lam Chi-Chung, Eva Huang, Tin Kai-man, Gar Hong-hay, Fung Hak-on, Lam Suet, Yuen Chenung-yan and Feng Xiaogang.
Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
In Celebration of this Thanksgiving Day Weekend, Xan decided to take a break from Manga, Movies and video games to bring you 21 songs that you can relax or go crazy to. With Xan's color commentary, it is a pretty entertaining episode
Next week we will be back to the status quo so worry not and remember to definetly check out www.kungfuandtitties.com for new screen shots from the movie. if you have any questions, check out the website and leave a comment or email us at Spiraken@gmail.com
Music For Episode: Background Music -Ants Marching by Dave Matthews Band ( Under The Table And Dreaming ),Background Music - Hitori no Yoru by Porno Graffitti ( Hitori no Yoru), Background Music - Everlong by Foo Fighters (The Colour And The Shape ),Background Music - Everything Louder Than Everything Else by Meatloaf (Bat Out Of Hell II - Back Into Hell), Background Music - PJ & Rooster by Outkast ( Idlewild ), Background Music - The Rascal King by The Mighty Mighty Bosstones ( Let's Face It ), Background Music - Good Morning Good Morning by The Beatles ( Sgt Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band), Background Music - Hit In The USA by Beat Crusaders ( Beck OST ), Background Music - Falling Down by Oasis ( Higashi no Eden OST ), Background Music - Uragiri no Yuuyake by Theatre Brook ( Durarara! OST ), Background Music - The Grouch by Green Day ( Nimrod ), Background Music - Goldeneye by Tina Turner ( Goldeneye OST ), Background Music - Killer Queen by Queen ( Queen: Greatest Hits ), Background Music - Raspberry Heaven by Oranges & Lemons ( Azumanga Daioh OST ), Background Music - Girls On Film by Duran Duran ( Speed Grapher OST ), Background Music - Her Morning Elegance by Oren Lavie ( Garden State OST ), Background Music - Bullets by Bob Schneider (Jay & Silent Bob Strike Back OST ), Background Music - Redline Day by James Shimoji ( Redline OST ), Background Music - Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In) by Kenny Rogers ( The Big Lebowski OST ), Background Music - You're Gonna Go Far Kid by The Offspring ( Rise and Fall, Rage and Grace ), Ending Music - You Can Call Me Al by Paul Simon ( Negotiations and Love Songs 1971-1986 )
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Random Question of the Week: Who was your favorite song in this list?
Saturday Nov 19, 2011
Saturday Nov 19, 2011
In the third installment of Spiraken Movie Review's theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties), Xan & Zorro cover the legends of Awesomeness which are told in the 2008 Dreamworks masterpiece Kung Fu Panda , directed by Mark Osborne and starring Jack Black , Dustin Hoffman, Ian McShane, James Hong, Lucy Lu, Angelina Jo Lee, Seth Rogan and Jackie Chan
Listen as Xan and Zorro debate on the merits of this modern Kung Fu classic to be. Remember to check out our sponsor, the upcoming film Kung Fu and Titties directed by Spiraken guest host Joseph "Odie" McConnell, it's a movie that any red blooded man should see.
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. Also 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.
Music For Episode: Background Music -Sacred Pools of Tears by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Intro Music -Hero by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Titties, Beautiful Titties by John Archer Lundgren(Kung Fu & Titties OST), Background Music -Hero by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Oogway Ascends by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Sacred Pools of Tears by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Tai Lung Escapes by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST),Background Music -Shifu Faces Tai Lung by James Horner (Kung Fu Panda OST), Background Music -Theme Song by Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda Legends of Awesomeness OST), Ending Music -Kung Fu Fighting by Jack Black (Kung Fu Panda OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What role does Kyle Gass play in this movie?
Wednesday Nov 16, 2011
Wednesday Nov 16, 2011
In this introspective episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan tries something new as he reviews the 2009 manga adaptation of Osamu Dezai's record breaking Novel Ningen Shikkaku or as it is now here No Longer Human written and illustrated by Usamaru Furuya
Friday Nov 11, 2011
Friday Nov 11, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Zorro continue the theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties) with a Muay Tai action classic from 1989 starring the Muscles from Brussels himself, Jean Claude Van Damme in Kick Boxer, directed by Mark DiSalle and also starring Michel Qissi , Dennis Alexio, Dennis Chan, Haskell V. Anderson III, Rochelle Ashana, and Ka Ting Lee
Laugh as Xan and Zorro banter about the insanity of using Resined up Hemp Ropes as fighting gloves, why Tong Po (Michel Qissi) is such an ugly man how pretty Taiwan is. Remember to check out our sponsor, the upcoming film Kung Fu and Titties, directed by Spiraken guest host Joseph "Odie" McConnell, it's a movie that any red blooded man should see.
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. Also 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.
Music For Episode:Background Music -The Warriors of Old by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Intro Music -Fight For Love by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Advanced Training 2 by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Stone City by Paul Hertzog(KickboxerOST) Background Music -Fight for Love by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST), Background Music - Feeling Good Today by Beau Williams (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Stone City by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Background Music -Advanced Training 2 by Paul Hertzog (Kickboxer OST), Ending Music -Never Surrender by Stan Bush (Kickboxer OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was the name of Dennis Chan's dog?
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.