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
Episodes



Monday Jun 10, 2013
Spiraken Con Review: AnimeNext 2013
Monday Jun 10, 2013
Monday Jun 10, 2013
In this edition of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan talks about Spiraken's appearance and attendance at Somerset NJ's Animenext from June 7th through June 9th
Despite some technical issues with our laptops and camera, we have some pictures from animenext 2013. also if you are interested in checking out the mangas that Vertical Inc are release.
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Click here If you are interested in checking out some more images from the beautiful background in anime panel.
There is also discussion of how our 6 panels went, some of the reactions we had of the other panels and of course the different cosplay costumes. But before we forget, here are some pictures from the con we took
Also if you want to follow any of our fellow podcasters on twitter or their websites check out Vinnie Averello @vinnieaveagc All Geeks Considered Ed Chavez @vertical_ed Vertical Inc Al Mendez @ HisuiRT Reverse Thieves Evan Minto @vamptvo Anigamers Ink @animatedInk Anigamers Linda @animemiz Anime Diet thanks and enjoy the show Music For Episode: Intro Music -Gangnam Style by Psy (Gangnam Style), Ending Music -오빤 딱 내 스타일 by Psy ft. Hyuna (PSY 6甲] )
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Random Question of the Week: What would you have done if that guy showed up?



Wednesday May 22, 2013
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 168: Robot Keiji (or The Latest In Crime Fighting Technology!)
Wednesday May 22, 2013
Wednesday May 22, 2013
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Demona returns to help Xan review another interesting manga by that great manga ka Shotaro Ishinomori, so sit back and relax as our hosts review Robot Keiji
There is also discussion about our upcoming panels at Animenext 2013 and why the tokusatsu version of Robot Keiji is so creepy. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Robotto Keiji by Duke Traction ( Animetal OST ), Ending Music - Robot Keiji by Ichiro Mizuki ( Robot Keiji OST )
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Random Question of the Week: Should we cover another Shotaro Ishinomori Manga?


Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Special Guest Spot: All Geeks Considered: Film Noir
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Thursday Apr 25, 2013
Xan had some free time when editing with Demona so he did a guest spot for " All Geeks Considered Podcast" a podcast about all things geek
starring Vinny Averello and Diego Montalban
So sit back and enjoy as Vinnie, Diego and Xan talk about three films about Film Noir; The Maltese Falcon, Strangers on a Train and Brick



Friday Apr 12, 2013
Friday Apr 12, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is joined by Lufane, Cinematographer, photographer and co creator of webseries, Haywire , as they discuss the second installment of John Carpenter's Apocalpyse Trilogy Prince of Darkness directed by John Carpenter and starring Donald Pleasant, Jameson Parker, Victor Wong, Lisa Blount, Dennis Dun, Jessie Lawrence Ferguson, a bunch of people who are red shirts and a special appearance by Alice Cooper
Besides talking about the film, our intrepid hosts talk about Lu's webseries Haywire, an amazing post apocalypse ish drama set in Orange County, NY, the use of reoccurring actors like Donald Pleasant in the film, insane laughter, American Horror Story and how to fix the Hobbit Film.
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. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, Check out Lu's webseries Haywire found at haywireseries.com
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme by John Carpenter ( Prince Of Darkness OST), Background Music -The Devil Arises by John Carpenter ( Prince Of Darkness OST), , Ending Music - End Credits by John Carpenter( Prince Of Darkness OST) Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
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Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: What did you think about this movie?



Friday Mar 01, 2013
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 81: The Silence of the Lambs (or Here Precious)
Friday Mar 01, 2013
Friday Mar 01, 2013
In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, NG and Xan are joined by a mysterious new Co-host, in order to successful review the 1991 psychological thriller, Silence of the Lambs directed by Jonathan Demme and starring Jodie Foster, Sir Anthony Hopkins, Scott Glenn & Ted Levine
As they discuss the legacy that Thomas Harris left with Silence of the lambs, our intrepid hosts also talk about serial killers, lotion, the Tuck Scene and the amazing acting of Sir Anthony Hopkins
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. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast 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 the episode.
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Main Theme by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music -Clarisse by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - The Asylum by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - The Cellar by Howard Shore ( Silence of the Lambs OST), Background Music - Goodbye Horses by Q-Lazarus ( Silence of the Lambs OST),Ending Music - Lotion by The Greenskeepers ( The Lotion)
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Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: Is Hannibal Lector as compelling as we believe?



Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 167: Cyborg 009 (...Nuff Said)
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
Tuesday Feb 19, 2013
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to see where Tokusatsu truly started as he gets to review the first solo manga by Shotaro Ishinomori, Cyborg 009
He also discusses the cold war, the various racial stereotypes that Ishinomori utilized in this manga and how it inspired many future properties and the genre of tokusatsu. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -What's The Justice by Keiko & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST ), Background Music - Cyborg 009 (70's version Main Theme) by Kosugi Taichiro & Urushibara Masahisa ( Cyborg 009 (1979) OST), Background Music - Teaser Theme by Kentaro Nabia ( 009 Re: Cyborg OST ), Ending Music - Genesis of Next by Tetsuya Komuro & Marc ( Cyborg 009 (2001) OST )
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Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Week: Which cyborg ability would you want to have?



Friday Feb 08, 2013
Friday Feb 08, 2013
In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan has the esteem pleasure to be joined by Kelley Hightower, Creator and Host of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek, A podcast about advice and dating within your own species. Kelley graces us with her presence as she and Xan get to review the Alternative History Period Piece War Film from 2009 , Inglorious Basterds directed by Quentin Tarentino and starring Brad Pitt, Christoph Waltz, Melanie Laurent, Michael Fassbender, Eli Roth, Diane Kruger, and Michael Myers ( The Comedian not the Murderer)
Xan and Kelley have a captivating Spoiler filled discussion about several aspects of this amazing movie, from the unique decision to have 70% of the movie in subtitles, the bizarreness of Tarentino's foot fetish scenes, the authentic nature of the costumes, and what the strudel scene really meant. These is also discussion on what is going in the the world of Mating Habits of the Modern Geek Podcast, Kelley's informative podcast and announcements about what will happen in the future of Our Podcasts, when Kelley's next speed dating event will be and what is the difference between a geek a nerd and a dork
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. Rate us on iTunes, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our amazon store in order to fund this podcast and finally, listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and Remember to subscribe to Mating Habits of the Modern Geek
. Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - White Lightning ( Main Title) by Charles Bernstein ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music -Slaughter by Billy Preston ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - The Green Leaves of Summer by Nick Perito & His Orchestra ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - The Verdict ( La Condanna) by Ennio Morricone ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - The Surrender ( La Resa) by Ennio Morricone ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Davon geht die Welt nicht unter by Zarah Leander ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Main Theme From Dark of the Sun by Jacques Loussier ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Tiger Tank by Lalo Schifrin ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Un Amico by Ennio Morricone ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - The Man With The Big Sombrero by Samantha Shelton & Michael Andrew ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Ich wollt' ich wär' ein Huhn by Lilian Harvey & Willy Fritsch ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Background Music - Cat People ( Putting Out The Fire) by David Bowie ( Inglorious Basterds OST), Ending Music - Rabbia e Tarantella by Ennio Morricone ( Inglorious Basterds OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Do you like cream on your strudel?



Wednesday Dec 12, 2012
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 166: Kekko Kamen (or Who Is That Naked Masked Woman)
Wednesday Dec 12, 2012
Wednesday Dec 12, 2012
Egad! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan feels a little dirty as he gets to review one of Go Nagai's more...WTF characters, so sit back and enjoy as Xan reviews Kekko Kamen by Go Nagai
He also talks about the horrible life of Mayumi , and how a simple prank could become an icon and plans for 2013.hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kekko Kamen no Uta by Emi Shinohara ( Kekko Kamen OST ), Ending Music - Kekko Kamen no Uta by Emi Shinohara ( Kekko Kamen OST )
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Random question of the Day: Would you want to face Kekko Kamen's finishing move?

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.






