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.
Listen on:
Episodes
Friday Jun 10, 2011
Friday Jun 10, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan continues the Third Theme month in 2011, The Month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with assistance by the dynamic Duo of Baz and Rufus. Become enraged as they review that gamma irradiated movie, The Incredible Hulk Directed by Louis Leterrier and starring Edward Norton, Liv Taylor, Tim Roth, William Hurt, Tim Blake Nelson and Lou Ferrigno.
Besides going on random tangents about how superior this film was to its predecessor, Xan, Baz and Rufus debate the merits of being gamma irradiated during sex.
For this theme month, we are also looking for interesting comics to review so email us Spirakenmovie@gmail.com and give us suggestions.
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 Lonely Man by Joe Harnell( The Incredible Hulk TV Series OST), Intro Music -Intro Theme by Craig Armstrong (The Incredible Hulk OST), Ending Music -End Theme by Craig Armstrong (The Incredible Hulk OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email Baz.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: What was the real identity of Red Hulk?
Wednesday Jun 08, 2011
Wednesday Jun 08, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan talks about his plans for Animenext 2011, goes over some news and reviews the poorly done manga Toxic by Takahashi Ryo
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
Saturday Jun 04, 2011
n this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Kal returns as The Spiraken Movie Review guys start off the Third Theme month in 2011. So enjoy as they start of the month of Capes Costumes and Crazed Criminal Masterminds, with the review of the Richard Donner Cut of Superman 2, Directed by Richard Donnor and starring Christopher Reeve, Margot Kidder, Gene Hackman, Terrence Stamp, Sarah Douglas, Jack O Halleren and Marlon Brando.
Our hosts also discuss the series finale of Smallville as well as other topics pertaining to movies, comic books and why Marlon Brando is awesome.
For this theme month, we are also looking for interesting comics to review so email us Spirakenmovie@gmail.com and give us suggestions. 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 fangroup 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 Trial of Zod by John Williams ( Superman 2 OST), Intro Music -Superman Theme by John Williams (Superman 2 OST), Background Music -The Return of the Green Crystal by John Williams (Supeman 2 OST), Background Music -strong> Aerial Battle by John Williams (Superman 2 OST), Background Music - Superman Pulls The Big Switch by John Williams ( Superman 2 OST), Ending Music -End March by John Williams (Superman 2 OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email kal.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group
Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How many Superman villains can you name?
Tuesday May 31, 2011
Tuesday May 31, 2011
In the 129th Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan revisits the world of bounty hunters with a new spin on it. So Listen as he reviews the bombastic action comedy Manga, Gunsmith Cats by Kenichi Sonata
Wednesday May 18, 2011
Wednesday May 18, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Viz shonen jump manga Black Cat by Kentaro Yabuki
Friday May 13, 2011
Friday May 13, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Hope as they review the film adaptation of Douglas Adam's Greatest Novel Masterpiece, the Comedy Adventure , The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy, Directed by Garth Jennings and starring Martin Freeman, Zooey Deschanel, Mos Def, Sam Rockwell, Bill Nighy, John Malkovich and Alan Rickman.
There is much discussion on this podcast about Douglas Adam's Career, his inspiration, what is the answer to life the universe and everything, and where does Xan get his liquor from. Tim also stops by to add color commentary halfway through the episode so check it out and Remember ,Don't Panic.
If You are over the Age of 21 Check out this Recipe for The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster Fill a 28-oz. hurricane glass with crushed ice. Add the following in order: 1 oz. Everclear® (The ice should sizzle.) 1 oz. Bacardi® 151 1 oz. apricot-flavored brandy 1 oz. triple sec 1 oz. lemon juice 1 oz. orange juice 1 oz. pineapple juice 1 oz. Tom Collins mix Stir, then top off the glass with ice. Add An Olive Drink. Slowly. Note, that more then one drink can be fatal, you have been warned
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 Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Intro Music -Journey Of The Sorcerer by The Eagles (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music -The Arthur Wakes Up" by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music -strong> The Destruction of Earth by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Vogon Poetry by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Infinite Improbability Drive by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Pan Galactic Gargle Blaster by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - The Planet Factory Floor by Joby Talbot ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Background Music - Vote Beeblebrox by Andy Dunlop ( The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST), Ending Music -So Long And Thanks For All The Fish by Joby Talbot (The Hitchhiker's Guide To The Galaxy OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email hope.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: What is the Great Arkleseisure and what does it do?
Wednesday May 11, 2011
Wednesday May 11, 2011
In the 127th Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo talk about ultraviolence and what someone needs to survive in insurmountable odds as they review the shonen adventure survival manga Cage of Eden/ Eden no Ori by Yamada Keiyou and the Ultraviolent Adventure Horror Sci-Fi Seinen Manga Gantz by Hiroya Oku
Friday May 06, 2011
Friday May 06, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell Chan have fun as they review the Fantasy Comedy Adventure Movie, Jumanji Directed by Joe Johnston and starring Robin Williams, Bonnie Hunt, Jonathan Hyde, David Alan Grier, Kristen Dunst and Adam Hann-Byrd .
Our hosts also discuss board games, shoes, and many other topics in this fun filled episode. There is also talk about the Sakura Matsuri and a little hint on the next theme month
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 Drums by James Horner ( Jumanji OST), Intro Music -Prologue by James Horner (Jumanji OST), Background Music -Main Title" by James Horner (Jumanji OST), Background Music -strong> The Drums by James Horner (Jumanji OST), Background Music - The Hunter by James Horner ( Jumanji OST), Ending Music -End Theme by James Horner(Jumanji OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email Bellchan.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462 R
andom Question of the Week: What was the last board game you played?
Friday Apr 29, 2011
Friday Apr 29, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, John Paul/Fightbait of www.fightbait.com joins Xan inThe final installment of the month of dope. This theme month goes out with a bang as they review the college comedy, How High directed by Jesse Dylan and starring Method Man and Redman
Besides the movie, Xan and Fightbait also talk about Eminem's newest Cd , what kind of sick individual would smoke their friends ashes, and rant about various things.
Also Remember that Xan and all the co-hosts will be attending the Sakura Matsuri in the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens on April 30th, we hope to see you there 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 - When I Got High by Afroman (Jay and Silent Bob Strike Back OST), Intro Music -How High by Method Man and Redman(How High OST), Ending Music -The Cisco Kid by War feat. Redman and Method Man (How High OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email fightbait@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How many clubs are usually at a college campus?
Tuesday Apr 26, 2011
Tuesday Apr 26, 2011
In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves into the mind of an indentured servant as he reviews the shonen supernatural manga Black Butler by Yana Toboso
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.