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.
Episodes
Nov 1, 2011
Nov 1, 2011
1hr 12 min
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
Oct 29, 2011
Oct 29, 2011
59 min
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?
Oct 25, 2011
Oct 25, 2011
1hr 8 min
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?
Oct 21, 2011
Oct 21, 2011
33 min
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?
Oct 18, 2011
Oct 18, 2011
26 min
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?
Oct 15, 2011
Oct 15, 2011
5 min
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??
Oct 11, 2011
Oct 11, 2011
43 min
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
Oct 5, 2011
Oct 5, 2011
32 min
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Timbo returns as he assists Xan in reviewing a terrible shonen manga He is My Master/Kore ga Watashi no Goshujin-sama by Mattsu
Sep 30, 2011
Sep 30, 2011
43 min
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan Baz & Rufus marvel as Kurt Russell and Sly Stallone Let their powers combine in this 1989 Action Buddy Cop Film, Tango & Cash directed by Andrey Konchalovskiy and also starring Jack Palance, Brion James, James Hong and Teri Hatcher There is also discuss on when Xan had a Fu Man Chu Mustache, the insanity of buddy cop films, and why one needs a RV from Hell
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 -Harlem Nocturne by Earl Hagan (Tango & Cash OST), Ending Music -Best of What I Got by Bad English (Tango & Cash OST)
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Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How Many Jack Palance Movies can you name?
Jul 20, 2011
Jul 20, 2011
29 min
In this episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan attempts the improbable as he reviews arguably one of the greatest works in manga history, the historic and amazing shonen manga from 1951 Tetsuwan Atom/ Astroboy by Osamu Tezuka
While there have been many essays, articles, and podcasts which have reviewed Astroboy, Xan does his best to give a subjective and unbiased review of this great series. If you would like to know a bit more you can order the Astro boy essays here , order the complete manga series for about 1-10 dollars a volume here or you can listen to Daryl Surat's Review of Astroboy here Hope You Enjoy this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Tetsuwan Atom Theme by The Tokyo Children's Choir ( Tetsuwan Atomu OST ), Background Music - Astro Boy Theme (1980 Version) by The San Diego Children's Choir ( Astroboy OST), Background Music - True Blue by Zone ( Astro Boy 2003 OST ), Ending Music - Boy's Heart by Fujii Fumiya ( Astro Boy 2003 OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Who were the other World's Strongest Robots in the Pluto Storyline from Astroboy?
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.