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!
Episodes

Wednesday Nov 23, 2011
Supplimental Episode Q: 21 Songs to Chill To
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
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 139: No Longer Human (or A Butterfly Flying in Shame)
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
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 53: Kickboxer (or Nok Su Kow! Nok Su Kow!)
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?

Wednesday Nov 09, 2011
Supplimental Episode P: Interview With Joseph
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
Spiraken Con Review: New York Comic Con/New York Anime Festival 2011 part 3
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?

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.