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.
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Tuesday May 15, 2012
Tuesday May 15, 2012
Happy 4th Anniversary Spiraken Manga Review!! In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes a little surreal as he reviews the seinen school art drama "Genkaku Picasso" written and illustrated by Usamaru Furuya
He also talks about Spiraken's amazon store and talks about the last 4 years in Spiraken Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Pride by GReeeeN ( Pride ), Ending Music - Circus he Youkoso by Hirasawa Susumu ( Paprika OST )
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: What would your inner picture look like?
Saturday May 12, 2012
Saturday May 12, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan, Baz and NG bust on the main actor as they review this 1998 action comedy movie, The Big Hit directed by Kirk Wong and starring Mark Wahlburg, Lou Diamond Phillips, Christina Applegate, China Chow, Avery Brooks, Bokeem Woodbine and Antonio Sabato Jr.
Our Hosts also talk about Lou Diamond Phillip's acting career, Baz defends Mark Walburg's shitty acting, the introduction of the spiraken drinking game and NG talks about the hotness of yet another Asian chick in a schoolgirl outfit.
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 - The Fun Loving Criminal by Fun Lovin Criminals ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music -Vote Latino by Molotov ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Cruise by Red Rat & Goofy ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Apache by Sugarhill Gang ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Magic Carpet Ride by Mighty Dub Katz ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - The World is New by Save Ferris ( The Big Hit OST), Background Music - Don't Sleep by Mark Wahlburg ( The Big Hit OST), Ending Music - I'm The Man by Joe Jackson ( The Big Hit OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email baz@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review
Our Amazon Store www.amazon.com/shops/Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Random Question of the Week: How hot was China Chow in this movie?
Wednesday May 09, 2012
Wednesday May 09, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the gender bender comedy manga Futaba-Kun Change by Hiroki Ari
He also discusses the reasons why protection must always be used. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -High All Day by 009 Sound System ( High All Day ), Ending Music - Freak-a-Licious by Fergue/Brittney Spears Mix ( Dj Crstal Sagax Samples )
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How is this better than Ranma 1/2?
Saturday May 05, 2012
Saturday May 05, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Baz and NG return to add tangents to the show. So listen as they join Xan in watching/reviewing a mystery drama action film from 2006, Lucky Number Slevin directed by Paul McGuigan and starring Josh Hartnet, Morgan Freeman, Sir Ben Kingsley, Lucy Liu, Stanley Tucci and Bruce Willis.
Our Hosts also talk about being Oprah rich, Dr. Phil's big shiny head, an in-depth discussion on breakfast food, why Baz is a marker smell connoisseur, Peanut Butter vs. Nutella, and other insane tangents.
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, 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 - After Laughter(Comes Tears) by Wendy Rene ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music -Shanty by the Sea by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Mr Goodcat by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Killing The Fairy by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Bad Things Come in Three by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - Chess Match by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - A Photo of Smith by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Background Music - I know This Man by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST), Ending Music - Kansas City Shuffle by J. Ralph ( Lucky Number Slevin OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email baz@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How hot was Lucy Liu in this movie?
Wednesday May 02, 2012
Wednesday May 02, 2012
In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to review a Not Manga!, so enjoy as he reviews this action adventure comedy series Gold Digger written by Fred Smith
He also talks about Spiraken's Experience at the Sakura Matsuri and the new format for the show. Hope you enjoy
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Intro by Bill Yarnell ( Gold Digger: The Raft of Time OST ), Ending Music - Closing Theme by Bill Yarnell ( Gold Digger: The Raft of Time OST )
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email timbo@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: Would you rather have a were cheetah for a pet or a peebo?
Friday Apr 27, 2012
Friday Apr 27, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Hope joins Xan as they watch another summer comedy from 1986, One Crazy Summer directed by Savage Steve Holland and starring John Cusack, Demi Moore, Curtis Armstrong, Bobcat Goldthwait, Jeremy Pivan and Bill Murray's baby brother.
Our hosts also compare this movie to Summer Rental (a movie reviewed in Spiraken Movie Review Ep 64), they discuss the awesomeness of John Cusack and debate about what makes this movie so awesome.
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, 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 -Down on the Corner by Creedence Clearwater Revival ( One Crazy Summer OST), Background Music -Dirty Dog by ZZ Top ( One Crazy Summer OST), Background Music - Easy Street by David Lee Roth ( One Crazy Summer OST), Ending Music - In My Room by The Beach Boys( One Crazy Summer OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email hope@spiraken.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 your most crazy summer like?
Wednesday Apr 25, 2012
Wednesday Apr 25, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Aela go generic as they review the supernatural harem rom com manga Mamotte Shugogetten written by Minene Sakurano.
Our intrepid hosts also discuss why being an adult sucks, Spiraken's upcoming appearance at The Brooklyn Botanical Garden to attend the Sakura Matsuri, and why spoilers are crappy. hope you enjoy the great music in this episode
Music For Episode: Intro Music - Saa! by Surface ( Mamotte Shugogetten OST), Ending Music - Wish by Mariko Kouda ( Denshin Mamotte Shugogetten OST )
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.darkbb.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: What is your favorite harem series?
Saturday Apr 21, 2012
Saturday Apr 21, 2012
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by Baz & NG as they get to review a sci fi action adventure film, Demolition Man directed by Marco Brambilla and starring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes, Sandra Bulock, Nigel Hawthorne, Bob Gunton, Benamin Bratt, Glenn Shadix and Dennis Leary
There are also rants about Sylvester Stallone, why Glenn Shadix looks like a couch and why Sandra Bullock looks sexy in that catsuit.
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. Also remember that next week, Xan and company will be at the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens for the Sakura Maturi. Hope to see you there and enjoy the episode.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Dies Irae by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST), Background Music -Fire Fight by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Guilty as Charged by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Action, Guns, Fun by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST), ,Background Music - Machine Waltz by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Defrosting by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Confronting the Chief by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Museum Dis Duel by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Subterranean Slugfest by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Meeting Coctaeu by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Tracking Simon Phoenix by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Obligatory Car Chase by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Flawless Pearl by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST),Background Music - Final Confrontation by Elliot Goldenthal ( Demolition Man OST), Ending Music - Silver Screen Kiss by Elliot Goldenthal( Demolition Man OST)
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Email Spirakenmovie@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Cohost's Email baz@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spirakenmovie
Our facebook fangroup Spiraken Movie Review
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How do you think the three seashells work?
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.