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

Friday Apr 01, 2011
Spiraken Supplimental Episode %: The Hosts have an informative discussion
Friday Apr 01, 2011
Friday Apr 01, 2011
In this supplimental episode, Xan, Deke, and Kal discuss the change that is needed to make this world a better a place.. no seriously they speak about why gamers should enjoy playing Call of Duty Black ops, the joys of sex, and various other things
hope you enjoy

Wednesday Mar 30, 2011
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 122: Hot Gimmick
Wednesday Mar 30, 2011
Wednesday Mar 30, 2011
In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan evaluates the negative aspects of controlling relationships as he reviews the shojo romance drama series Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara
As he reviews this manga, Xan discusses the negative aspects of Abusive Relationships and some of those lost in The Great Tokyo Earthquake of 2011. Note, The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and all of the co-hosts do not condone nor support abuse of any kind. The disclaimer for this episode was a parody of such situations. No one was harmed during the recording and if anyone is offended, We offer our Apologies. Either way, Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Intro Music -Calendula Requiem by kanon×kanon( Shiki OST),Background Music -News Theme (freesounds.org ), Background Music -Moonlight Desetsu by Dali (Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon OST ), Ending Music -Gekka Reijin by Buck Tick ( Shiki OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What did Xan give as his rating for Bishoujo Senshi Sailor Moon The Manga?

Saturday Mar 26, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 35: Darkman (or Doctor SMASH!!!)
Saturday Mar 26, 2011
Saturday Mar 26, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke are joined by the long awaited Jubbs as they review the Horror Action Super hero-ish 19912 movie Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Liam Neeson, Larry Drake, Francis Mcdermitt and Ted Raimi.
Besides the topic at hand, three emails are reviewed, discussions of what type of goon uses a wooden leg machine gun, and other subjects are debated among our co-hosts. Also remember to check out the stinger at the end for some interesting information.
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 roup 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 titles by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Background Music -Woe Darkman... Woe by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Background Music -strong> Rebuilding/Failure by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Background Music -Love Theme by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Background Music -Rage/ Peppy Science by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Background Music -The Plot Unfolds (Dancing Freak) by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST), Ending Music - Finale/ End Credits by Danny Elfman (Darkman OST)
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Random Question of the Week: In this episode, how many times do the cohosts drop the F-bomb or say "JULIEEE"?

Saturday Mar 19, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 34: Doctor Detroit (or The Doctor Is In)
Saturday Mar 19, 2011
Saturday Mar 19, 2011
In this episode , Deke and Xan go on a zany adventure as the review the 1982 comedy, Doctor Detroit directed by Michael Pressman and starring Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon and Fran Dresher.
They also spend over half the podcast answering one email, and discuss the merits of Phil Spector hair. Check it out
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 -Doctor Detroit by Devo (Doctor Detroit OST),Background Music -The Doctor Doesn't Wait (Doctor Detroit OST), Ending Music -Get on Up of That Thing/ Doctor Detroit by James Brown (Doctor Detroit OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How much did Monroe College receive as a donation?

Tuesday Mar 15, 2011
Supplimental Episode O: Devestation In Japan
Tuesday Mar 15, 2011
Tuesday Mar 15, 2011
In this Emergency Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan react to the Tsunami and Earthquake, which hit Japan, on March 11th 2011.
Besides going over the basic information on the disaster, Spiraken implores you to donate Either to the Redcross (text REDCROSS to 90999) or to the Salvation Army (text JAPAN to 80888). Pray for things to look up in japan and hope for the best.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Escape by Joe Hisachi(Howl's Moving Castle OST),Ending Music -The Big Tree In The Forest by Joe Hisachi(My Neighbor Totoro OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was Matt Alt doing when the earthquake hit?

Tuesday Mar 15, 2011
Tuesday Mar 15, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Timbo returns to reviews the historical action Vietnam war era manga , Apocalypse Meow/Cat S#!t One by Motofumi Kobayashi, meanwhile Xan is infected by his sci fi horror manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki

Friday Mar 04, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 33: Dark City (or Home is in the Mind)
Friday Mar 04, 2011
Friday Mar 04, 2011
In this episode , Timbo and Xan go on an existential roller coaster ride in this Neo Noir Sci/fi film, Dark City directed by Alex Proya and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Jennifer Connoly and Richard O Brien
Besides the plot and characters, our hosts discuss the origin of automats, the quality of alien abductions, the appeal of Jazz clubs, Xan's attention to detail and the Harvey Birdman Drinking Game. They also spend twenty five minutes discussing the choices for upcoming theme months. Hope you guys are not bored by this 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 -No More Mr. Quick by Trevor Jones (Dark City Original Score ),Intro Music -Sleep Now by Hughes Hall (Dark City OST),Background Music -Awakening in a Strange Hotel by Trevor Jones (Dark City Original Score), Background Music -No More Mr Quick byTrevor Jones (Dark City Original Score), Background Music -Sway by Anita Kesley (Dark City OST), Background Music -Emma by Trevor Jones (Dark City Original Score), Background Music -You Have The Power by Trevor Jones (Dark City Original Score), Background Music -Finale/End Credits by Trevor Jones(Dark City Original Score), Ending Music -The Night Has A Thousand Eyes by Anita Kesley (Dark City OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
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Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: Should Jack Bauer have died in the 24 series finale?

Tuesday Mar 01, 2011
Tuesday Mar 01, 2011
We've reached 120 episodes on the Spiraken Manga Review, So it is a cause for Celebration. So in this episode, Bell returns to give her long awaited review of Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara, while Xan reviews the comedy police series by Kōsuke Fujishima, You're Under Arrest

Saturday Feb 26, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 32: Conan The Destroyer (or She Better Come Back A Virgin)
Saturday Feb 26, 2011
Saturday Feb 26, 2011
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, We close out the month of Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys with a film possibly worthy of the fantasy genre. So kick back and relax and Xan, Deke and Kal, go through scene by scene and review the 1984 manly and barbarian-esqe fantasy film Conan the Destroyer, directed by Richer Fleischer and starring Sarah Douglas (wasn't she in Superman 2), Wilt "The Stilt" Chamberlain (would you trust him to guard your underage hot virgin niece?), Sven-Ole Thorsen (look kids, It's La Fours... again), Grace Jones (She's a man, she has to be), Mako ( Still Considered the Greatest Voice Actor Ever), Olivia D'Abo (If she wasn't Underage...), Tracey Walter( Most Useless sidekick Ever, and Bob got what was coming to him in Batman ), Arnold Schwarzenegger (now no longer the Governator), with a special cameo by Andre The Giant (Greatest WWF Wrestler arguably)
This podcast is actually longer than the original review of "Conan The Barbarian" as well as the actual film they review. but still it is just as enjoyable. Listen as our intrepid hosts go on tangents about Marvel vs Capcom 3, their geek credentials, Grace Jones ability to kick peoples asses, Bob's uselessness, Go Nagai Rants, Where Tsubati went, basketball teams, revenge of the nerds, how much liquor Andre the Giant needed to get drunk and other 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: Background Music -Rondeau by Jean-Joseph Mouret (Masterpiece Theatre OST),Background Music -Duel and the Fall by John Williams (Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back OST),Intro Music -Main Title-Riders of Taramis by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST),Background Music -Approach to Shadizaar by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -Dream Quest by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -The Horn of Dagoth by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -Night Bird by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -The Katta by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST),Background Music -Crystal Palace by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST),Background Music -Elite Guard Attacks by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music - The Scrolls of Skelos by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -Dueling Wizards by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -Illusion's Lake by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST),Background Music -Harlem Globetrotters Theme (Harlem Globetrotters Present),Background Music -Conan and Bambaata Battle by Basil Poledoris (Conan The Destroyer OST), Background Music -The Ceremony by John Williams (Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope OST), Ending Music -Riders of Taramis (Metal Cover) (Greatests 80s Movie Covers)
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Random Question of the Week: How many times did Xan, Kal and Deke mention R*** or go on a tangent ?

Saturday Feb 19, 2011
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 31: Legend (or Run Honeythorn Gump, Run)
Saturday Feb 19, 2011
Saturday Feb 19, 2011
In the 31st episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, The month of Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys continues with its third film to be reviewed. Xan and Deke Delve Deep into the mystical and Fantasy world of Ridley Scott in this 1984 fantasy film, Legend directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry
There is also much discussion about Ridley Scott's obsession with Re-editing his films, cosmetic film make up, why some dwarves look like rapists, the proper defense utilizing kitchen utensils, and the seductive voice of Tim Curry.
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 -The Goblins by Jerry Goldsmith (Ridley Scott's Legend OST),Background Music -SweetTransvestite (karaoke version) by Richard O Brien (Rocky Horror Karaoke Show), BackgroundMusic -Darkness by Tangerine Dreams (Legend OST),Background Music -The Unicorn by Jerry Goldsmith (Ridley Scott's Legend OST), Background Music -The Faeries by Jerry Goldsmith(Legend OST), Background Music -Darkness by Jerry Goldsmith (Legend OST), Background Music -Jack vs. Darkness by Tangerine Dream (Ridley Scott's Legend OST), Background Music -Reunited by Jerry Goldsmith (Legend OST), Ending Music -Loved By The Sun by Tangerine Dream (Ridley Scott's Legend 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: What other High Fantasy films like this can you name?

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.