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.
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

Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 30: Dragonslayer (or It Is Vigo!!! I Mean A Dragon)
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
Saturday Feb 12, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Kal continue the Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys Theme month with its second installment. They review the 1980's Cult Classic Fantasy Film Dragonslayer directed by Matthew Robbins and starring Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clark, Ralph Richarson, Sydney Bromley and Ian McDiarmid
Kal and Xan also babble on about Helen Slater, the upcoming Game of Thrones TV series, and ways to pick up a girl for Valentine's Day. Remember kids, if you are going to have fun and/or try to get lucky on Valentine's Day, remember to be safe and protect yourself.
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 -Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret (Masterpiece Theatre OST),Intro Music -No Sorcerers No Dragons by Alex North (Dragonslayer OST),Background Music -Valerian Galen Love Song by Alex North (Dragonslayer OST), Ending Music -Dragon Scales by Alex North ( Dragonslayer OST 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 Deke.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: At the end of the movie, who got credit for killing the dragon?

Saturday Feb 05, 2011
Saturday Feb 05, 2011
In this, the 29th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke kick off the Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys Theme month with a bang as they review the Arthurian legend retold in the film, Excalibur directed by John Boorman and starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neesan
Other topics discussed in this episode include how to construct a round table, why you should never play poker with a necromancer, voyeuristic tendencies of medieval kings, and how to kill a stunt man unwillingly.
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 -Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret (Masterpiece Theatre OST),Intro Music -Alternative Theme by Trevor Jones (Excalibur OST),Background Music -The Siege of Camylarde by Trevor Jones(Excalibur OST), Background Music -A Dance At The Court by Trevor Jones(ExcaliburOST), Background Music -The Lady of The Lake by Trevor Jones( Excalibur OST), Background Music -Camelot by Trevor Jones(Excalibur OST), Background Music -The Lady of The Lake by Trevor Jones(Excalibur OST), Background Music -Knights of the Round Table by Trevor Jones(Excalibur OST), Background Music -Camelot by Trevor Jones (ExcaliburOST), Background Music - The Siege of Camylarde by Trevor Jones(Excalibur OST), Background Music -The Siege of Camylarde byTrevor Jones(ExcaliburOST), Ending Music -The Death of Arthur by Trevor Jones ( Excalibur OST 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 Deke.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 Knights of the Round Table can you name?

Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 118: Mazinger Z & Rave Master (or Mazin Go!!!)
Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
Tuesday Feb 01, 2011
In this action packed episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke review the vastly popular Shonen Series, Groove Adventure Rave/Rave Master by Hiro Mashima, while Xan proves his worth as he examines the Burning Passion of a Giant Robot Series that is , Mazinger Z by Go Nagai,

Saturday Jan 29, 2011
Saturday Jan 29, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell Chan review a romantic comedy from 2011 No Strings Attached, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kline and Cary Elwes
Also on topic is what makes a romantic couple have chemistry, why one should never date their child's ex, the purpose of a period mix and the state of Xan's facial hair and hair length .
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 -Bang Bang Bang by Mark Ronson and The Business Intel (No Strings Attached OST),Background Music -Bleeding Love by Leona Lewis (No Strings Attached OST), Background Music -Hair by Original Cast (Hair OST), Ending Music -Love Lost by The Temper Trap (No Strings Attached 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
Random Question of the Week: How many different places have you had sex at?

Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
Supplimental Episode N: Xan and Bell Watch An Anime
Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
Wednesday Jan 26, 2011
In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-chan review a DVD promo that was sent to them by BAM! Entertainment for an upcoming Anime Series "Durarara!" bythe Creator of Baccano! , Ryohgo Narita
That's right fans, Xan and Bell go through and explain their reactions and feelings about the talked about series and the English dub of it. Besides that, they also discuss the news and various other topics. Hope this tided you over until the next regular episode. Remember if you are interested in Durarara! you can order it now at http://www.durararausa.com/dvd/ If you purchase the dvd, we may get more great series. So do it
thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Uragiri no Yūyake by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST), Background Music -News Theme (freesounds.org), Background Music -Uragiri no Yūyake (karaoke) by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST), Background Music -Uragiri no Yūyake by Theatre Brook (Durarara OST),Ending Music -Trust Me by Yuya Matsushuta(Durarara OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com,
Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Co-Host's Email Bellchan.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: Would You Like Spiraken to start reviewing anime as well?

Friday Jan 21, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 27: Crank (or Got A Hard On?...Check)
Friday Jan 21, 2011
Friday Jan 21, 2011
In this episode, Xan and Deke review a movie which is high octane insanity and hilarity, the R-rated movie, Crank directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, and Jose Pablo Cantillo.
Our hosts are hopped up on sugar in this episode, so some parts may seem incomprehendable but it makes sense...to them at least. Besides the movie, they talk about Bandai's obsession with Gundam, the Centurions, Monster Park the Video Game and the goodness of Mike & Ike's Italian Ice Flavored Candy.
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: Intro Music -Don't Stop by Paul Haslinger (Crank OST),Background Music -Pit Stop by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -Find Alex by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -Hotel California (Accoustic Version) by Gipsy Kings( The Big Lebowski OST), Background Music -Breaking News by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -China Sex by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -Cab Ride by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -Can't Turn Me Loose by The Blues Brothers (The Blues Brothers OST), Background Music - Warehouse Shootout by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Background Music -Car Chase by Paul Haslinger(Crank OST), Ending Music -Copter Fight by Paul Haslinger ( Crank OST 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 Deke.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 Tangents Did Xan And Deke Go Through In This Episode?

Tuesday Jan 18, 2011
Tuesday Jan 18, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke official reviews his first manga, the Lovecraftian Japanese horror story Uzumaki by Junji Ito, while Xan reviews the light hearted and hilarious Cat Manga, Neko Ramen by Kenji Sonish

Friday Jan 14, 2011
Friday Jan 14, 2011
Hey listeners, It's another episode of the Spiraken Movie Review. In this episode, Xan and Deke review a crazy and tripped out 80s Sci/fi Comedy Movie, My Science Project directed by Jonathan R. Betuel and starring John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Raphael Sbarge and Dennis Hopper
Our Intrepid Hosts also discuss the probability of shrapnel killing someone, the mating habits of nerds, and the greatness of laughing winos and Russian super mutants
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 -My Science Project by The Tubes (My Science Project OST),Background Music -Rondeau by London Symphony (Masterpiece Theatre OST), Ending Music -My Science Project by The Tubes ( MY Science Project 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
Cohost's Email Timbo.spiraken@gmail.com
Guest host's Website numfilmsonline.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 much therapy is needed when you slay a roman gladiator?

Wednesday Jan 05, 2011
Wednesday Jan 05, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal discuss the finer points of psychology and imprisonment as they review two intriguing seinen manga, Homunculus by Hideo Yamamoto , and Oldboy by Garon Tsuchiya

Friday Dec 24, 2010
Friday Dec 24, 2010
Merry Christmas, It's time for our very special Christmas episode of the Spiraken Movie Review . And for you our listeners, Xan, Deke and Kal go all out and review one of the greatest Christmas Movies of All Time, Die Hard directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis, Reginald Veljohnson and Alan Rickman.
For the first part of this episode Deke, Xan and Kal do their very first Spiraken Email Review and discuss the 3 emails sent to us. Then, after discussing some of the future releases in Film, They proceed to get down and dirty with John McClane in this week's review. They talk about awesome corporate bosses, ponder about where one can hire a minion and comment on the incompetence of the LAPD in this movie. However due to an error in the recording software, Xan and Co. had to perform a Christmas miracle and reconstruct this entire podcast. So the audio quality of this episode is a little shaky and the ending is a little weak but otherwise we hope you enjoy it. Remember we have two contests going on right now. The Top 10 Movie Vehicles of All Time Contest and the big Tronouski quote Contest. For more info please check the forum under contests for rules and prizes. Remember to vote for what theme will be our first theme month in 2011 at Spiraken.darkbb.com
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: Intro Music -Nakatomi Towers by Michael Kamen(Die Hard OST),Background Music - Christmas Time is Here by Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, and Jesse McCartney (Alvin and The Chipmunks OST ),Background Music - Nakatomi Tower by Michael Kamen ( Die Hard OST),Background Music - Gruber Arrives by Michael Kamen ( Die Hard OST),Background Music - John Is Found Out by Michael Kamen (Die Hard OST),Ending Music 1 -Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas by The Pretenders ( Christmas with the Pretenders ),Ending Music 2 - Die Hard by Guys Nite Out ( Guys Nite Out Rules)
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 deke.spiraken@gmail.com
Cohost's Email Kal.spiraken@gmail.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Our Facebook Fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: Can You name all the members of Han's Group?

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.






