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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Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
This supplimental episode contains the interview with Joseph McConnell, director of Kung Fu & Titties . The interview with Odie is informative and fun as Xan asks truly intriguing questions about the film. Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -You're The Best Around by Joe Espositio (The Karate Kid OST )
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Random Question of the Week: How many boobs would you see in this movie in total?
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan interviews Joseph Odie McConnell, Director of "Kung Fu and Titties" as well as reviews the sports, martial arts, action manga Grappler Baki by Keisuke Itagaki
The interview with Odie is informative and fun as Xan asks truly intriguing questions about the film. His review of Grappler Baki is to the point and very direct but still entertaining. Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Guts! Guts! by Project Baki ( Grappler Baki OST ), Ending Music - Boy's Heart by Project Baki ( Grappler Baki OST )
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Random Question of the Week: How many martial art styles does Baki know?
Friday Nov 04, 2011
Friday Nov 04, 2011
In this, the 52nd episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Zorro begin our theme month of Karate Kempo & Krazed Kung Fu Master (brought to you by Kung Fu & Titties) with an amazing Kung Fu Film from 1985, Barry Gordy's Last Dragon directed by Barry Gordy and starring Taimak, Vanity, Julius Carrey, Christopher Murney, Faith Prince, Ernie Rays Jr. with a cameo by William H. Macy
In order to fully appreciate this theme month, Xan and Zorro discuss what exactly makes a good Kung Fu Movie There is also discussion on Chico DeBarge, why the bitch slap is not a good Kung Fu move, and Tangents galore. 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. Also listen for a very special guest in our stinger. Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode:Background Music -Dirty Books by Faith Prince (The Last Dragon OST), Intro Music -The Last Dragon by Dwight David (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -7th Heavan by Vanity (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -Suki Yaki Hot Saki Sue by Raw Dog (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -The Glow by Willie Hutch (The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -Inside You by Willie Hutch(The Last Dragon OST), Background Music -The Last Dragon by Dwight David (The Last Dragon OST), Ending Music -Rhythem of the Night by DeBarge (The Last Dragon OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many goons did Eddie Arkadian Hire for the final fight?
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
Tuesday Nov 01, 2011
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is forced to review the Seinen World History Manga Hetalia Axis Powers by Hidekaz Himaruya, Meanwhile Timbo is extremely lucky as he gets to review the comedy Superhero Manga Ratman by INUI Sekihiko
Saturday Oct 29, 2011
Saturday Oct 29, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Timbo tackle a strange topic as they review the 2011 action film, "Drive Angry in 3D" directed by Patrick Lussier and starring Nicolas Cage, Michael Finchtner, Amber Heard, David Morse, Billy Burke, and Kenneth Wayne Bradley
They also discuss why Dr. Mobieus is important, Cyborg Bruce Lee, why movement is needed in a sex scene shoot out and other intriguing 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. 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 -Raise A Little Hell by Trooper (Drive Angry OST), Background Music -The Accountant by Michael Wandmacher (Drive Angry OST), Background Music -strong>That's The Way by KC & the Sunshine Boys (Drive Angry OST), Ending Music -Alive by Meatloaf (Bat out of Hell III)
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Random Question of the Week: How many death gods did John Milton name each time he ranted?
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Tuesday Oct 25, 2011
Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments.
In this third and final section,Xan is joined by Baz and Rufus as they cover Days 3 and 4 of New York Comic Conr 2011. They also discuss the Karaoke meet up afterwards but this is a more fun review of the convention. There is discussion on how IGN screwed up the lines, what Baz thought about his first convention, Why Xan should not have attempted to go to the Speed Dating Panel and which cosplayer was the MPV for NYCC 2011. While not as critical as the second part, this episode is fun and worthy of checking out so Enjoy If you would like to see the photos that were taken from Day thee of the convention, click here or on the photo of Pedobear
If you want to see the photos taken on the final day of the convention, click here or on the photo of Bane
Also Check out our new Friends from Ahab's adventure by clicking on the picture of Xan, Aimee, Baz and Ahab. its totall Worth it
And Finally if you want to see our pics for best cosplayers at the convention, click on Xan's new WHHHHYY picture
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Ex Dream by X-Japan (Gundam X OST ), Ending Music -Apache by Sugarhill Gang (Best of Funk Classics Part 6)
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Random Question of the Week: How many times did Xan get interrupted?
Friday Oct 21, 2011
Friday Oct 21, 2011
Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments.
In this second section,Xan covers the second day of the convention, Friday the 14th of October 2011. After a long day of going through the convention Xan sounds very tired but reports on the Ninja Consultant's Unusual Manga Genre Panel, the different cosplayer at the convention, the loss of his camera phone, why Viz Media did not invite him to a private panel, the awesomeness of Atrocitus and many other interesting Facts.
If you would like to see the photos that were taken from this first day of the convention click here or on the photo of Power Girl
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Snow Fairy by Funkist (Fairy Tail OST ), Ending Music -Kanpekigu no ne by Watari Rouka Hoshiri-tai (Fairy Tail OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What is your opinion on the new Vertical Inc. Properties?
Tuesday Oct 18, 2011
Tuesday Oct 18, 2011
Xan is back from New York Comic Con/ New York Anime Festival 2011 and he had a great time. Due to the length of the convention as well as the numerous panels and events, SPIRAKEN has decided to break the Con Report into several Segments.
In this first section,Xan covers the first dayof the convention, Thursday the 13th of October 2011. Due to a long day, Zorro decided to opt out of this recording however,Zorro will give his feelings about NYCC in a future episode so stay tuned. Either way, listen as Xan rants about the long lines, rude line cutters, Robert Kirkman and the atmosphere of preview night in general.
If you would like to see the photos that were taken from this first day of the convention click here or on the NYCC logo
Thanks for listening and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Through the Night by Masahiko Arimachi (Outlaw Star OST ), Ending Music -Burn My Dead-Last Battle (Persona 3 OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What do you think about the Marvel Diorama?
Saturday Oct 15, 2011
Saturday Oct 15, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan Baz & Rufus celebrate the 50th episode of the Spiraken Movie review by reviewing a completely absurd and brilliant movie directed by The Zucker Brothers and Jim Abrahams. And that film is the 1980 Classic, "Airplane", starring Robert Hays, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Julie Hagerty, Leslie Nielsen, Peter Graves, Lloyd Bridges, Robert Stack, Frank Ashmore, Lorna Patterson, Stephen Stucker and a cameo by James Hong(what movie isn't he in)
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 -Main Theme by Elmer Bernstein (Airplane OST), Background Music -Staying Alive by The Beegees (Airplane OST), Ending Music -Love Song by Elmer Bernstein (Airplane OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How Many cameos were in this film??
Tuesday Oct 11, 2011
Tuesday Oct 11, 2011
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo talk about games and teaching as they review two unique titles; The Shonen Action Comedy Series Hell Teacher Nube/Jigoku Sensei Nūbē written by Makura Sho and the Explosive Seinen Survivalist Series BTOOOM! by Junya Inoue
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.