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 Sep 25, 2010
Saturday Sep 25, 2010
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Zorro review another Cult Classic From the 1980's but this one is a comedy horror movie , The Monster Squad directed by Fred Dekker and starring Andre Gower, Robby Kiger, Brent Chalem, Ryan Lambery, Ashley Banks, and Duncan Regehr
Besides talking about how wolfman has nards, they go on a nostalgia trip and remember the 80's.
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Rock Until You Drop by Michael Sembello (The Monster Squad OST), Ending Music -The Monster Squad by The Monster Squad (The Monster Squad OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What 3 anime series appeared in this movie?

Saturday Sep 18, 2010
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 11: Flash Gordon (or Gordon’s Alive!!!)
Saturday Sep 18, 2010
Saturday Sep 18, 2010
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and new co-host Zorro review a Rock Opera Cult Classic From the 1980's, Flash Gordon directed by Mike Hodge and starring Sam Jones, Melody Anderson, Topol, Timothy Dalton, Brian Blessed, Ornella Muti, and featuring Max von Sydow.
They also discuss the sleeping habits of mad scientists, why station wagons suck, rainbow holes, skull monkey and the terrible acting of Sam Jones
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast, The Spiraken Manga Review and also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast Hope you enjoy. SEIZE HIM!!
Music For Episode: Background Music -Ming's Theme (In The Court of Ming The Merciliss) by Queen ( Flash Gordon OST), Intro Music -Flash by Queen (Flash Gordon OST), Background Music -Ming's Theme (In The Court of Ming The Merciliss) by Queen ( Flash Gordon OST), Background Music -Football Fight by Queen (Flash Gordon OST), Background Music - Execution of Flash by Queen (Flash Gordon OST), Background Music -The Kiss (Aura's Theme) by Queen (Flash Gordon OST), Background Music -Flash to the Rescue by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Background Music -Vultan's Theme (Attack of The Hawk Men) by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Background Music -Crash Dive On Mingo City by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Background Music -Flash Theme Reprise by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Background Music -The Hero by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Ending Music -Flash by Tenacious D (The Complete Masterpiece OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many volumes of Flash Gordon the Comic Are there?

Saturday Sep 11, 2010
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 10: The Cannonball Run (or DUN DUN DUN!)
Saturday Sep 11, 2010
Saturday Sep 11, 2010
In the 10th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan, Bell-Chan, Baz and New Co-host Rufus review a fun and awesome movie from the 70's, The Cannonball Run directed by Hal Needham and starring Burt Reynold, Roger Moore Farrah Fawcett, Dom DeLuise, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Adrienne Barbeau, Jamie Farr, Terry Bradshaw and Jack Elam.
The host go on about how unique and inspired this film is, as well as discuss things like the 7th hole and what was the name of that federal agent, what was his name.... (FOYT!!). And Remember Fans, Have no Fear, Captain Chaos is Here!!!
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast The Spiraken Manga Review. Also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast thank you and enjoy.
Music For Episode: Background Music -The Cannonball Run by Chuck Mangione ( Cannonball Run OST), Intro Music -Cannonball by Ray Stevens (Cannonball Run OST), Background Music -Captain Chaos Theme by Al Capps ( Cannonball Run OST), Background Music -Cannonball by Ray Stevens (Cannonball Run OST), Background Music - The Cannonball Run by Chuck Mangione (Cannonball Run OST), Background Music -Captain Chaos Theme by Al Caps (Cannonball Run OST), Background Music -Flash by Queen (Flash Gordon OST),Ending Music -Cannonball by Ray Stevens (Cannonball Run OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Can you name all the drivers and vehicles that were used in this film?

Wednesday Sep 08, 2010
Wednesday Sep 08, 2010
In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal Talk about The political intrigue thriller manga, Sanctuary by Sho Fumimura and the Martial Arts Manga , Air Master by Yokusaru Shibata

Friday Sep 03, 2010
Friday Sep 03, 2010
In this, very very late episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Kal and Deke decided to split this review into 3 parts. So in this first part of Episode 9, Xan and Kal discuss the recently deceased Satoshi Kon and we review His first film project Perfect Blue directed by Satoshi Kon and starring several voice actors including Ruby Marlee and Wendy Lee.
Besides discussing the brilliance/insanity of Satoshi Kon, Kal and Xan read the nutritional facts off of a box of candy, Read from MLIA.com, get into an argument with Cleverbot tm and talk about "The Debbie"
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. We are aware that the Cleverbot segment lasted a little bit too long, but did you enjoy it. Let us know. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast The Spiraken Manga Review. Also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast thank you and enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Angel of Love by Cham (Perfect Blue OST), Background Music -Sex Theme ( Debbie Does Dallas OST), Background Music -Alone But At Ease by Masahiro Ikumi (Perfect Blue OST), Background Music - Mimas Theme by Masahiro Ikumi (Perfect Blue OST), Background Music -Virtual Mima (Voice Version) by Masahiro Ikumi (Conan The Barbarian OST), Ending Music - Nightmare (Kaminari Version) by Masahiro Ikumi (Perfect Blue OST)
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Random Question of the Week: What was the On Line handle of the male stalker of Mima?

Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
Wednesday Aug 25, 2010
In this insanely late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal rant and review about two Manga. The Sci Fi, adventure manga, Eureka 7 by Kazuma Kondou and the Seinen Action series, Master Keaton by Naoki Urasawa

Wednesday Aug 04, 2010
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 08: Conan The Barbarian (or This Better Not Be Haga)
Wednesday Aug 04, 2010
Wednesday Aug 04, 2010
In this, insanely long and hilarious 8th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke go through scene by scene and review one of the greatest Sword And Sorcery Movies of All Time, Conan The Barbarian directed by John Milius and starring James Earl Jones (in a perm), Max Von Sydow (does he ever age?),Sven-Ole Thorsen (look kids It's La Fours), Ben Davidson (rocking the mullet of Justice), Mako (Greatest Voice Actor Ever), Sandahl Bergman(still looks pretty good), Gerry Lopez( he looks like he is asian), and Arnold Schwarzenegger (Nuff Said)
Deke and Xan go through this awesome movie and debate on Conan's masculinity, punching camels, the flammability of hair gel, and what makes Crom angry. Besides this, they also test out a new segment, reading texts from last night (www.tfln.com) as well as go through a brief overview of their personal history together and wonder why hippies allow their children to partake in controlled substances. Kal also makes an appearance as he gives his feeling on what makes this movie good. Violence and Beheading awaits you in this episode, so hope you are ready for it
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. We are aware that the Texts from last night segment lasted a little bit too long, but did you enjoy it. Let us know. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast The Spiraken Manga Review. Also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast thank you and enjoy.
Music For Episode: Background Music -Battle of the Mounds by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Intro Music -Anvil of Crom by Basil Poledouris(Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Jumpin' at the Woodside by Count Basie ( The Gong Show OST), Background Music -Prologue/Anvil of Crom by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music - Riddle of Steel by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Wheel of Pain by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Gladiator by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Discipline by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Atlantean Steel by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Witch by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Theology/Civilization by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Heaven For Thieves by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Tower of Doom by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Wifeing by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Leaving by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Mountain of Power by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Tree of Woe by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Recovering by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Kitchen/The Orgy by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Battle of the Mounds by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Death of Rexor by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -Doom Decapitated by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Background Music -The Awakening by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST), Ending Music -End Titles by Basil Poledouris (Conan The Barbarian OST)
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Random Question of the Week: How many times did Xan and Deke impersonate Arnold?

Saturday Jul 31, 2010
Saturday Jul 31, 2010
In this very late episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal review two very influential Manga. The Horror Action Manga, Hellsing by Kouta Hirano and the Cyberpunk Sci-Fi Philosophical Action Drama Series, Ghost in the Shell by Masamune Shirow

Friday Jun 18, 2010
Friday Jun 18, 2010
In this, the delayed 7th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell review a very romantic and diverse film, Valentine's Day directed by Garry Marshall and starring Jessica Alba, Jessica Biel, Bradley Cooper, Patrick Dempsey, Hector Elizondo, Jamie Foxx, Jennifer Garner, Topher Grace, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher, and Queen Latifah.
While this episode should have been released on Valentine's Day, Xan and Bell debate on if this really was a good film or not. Also, just to let you know that Xan needs to take a week off of the podcast in order to take care of some personal business, so the next official episode of Spiraken Manga Review will be the first of July but worry not the conan episode will be released on the 27th like normal. sorry for the delay
While this episode was more friendly to the female audiance of this podcast, worry not loyal male fans. Violence and Beheading awaits you in the next episode. Enjoy It very MuchHope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Remember to Listen to the primary podcast The Spiraken Manga Review. Also check out Xan's sidekickery on the fightbait.com podcast thank you and enjoy.
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Stay Here Forever by Jewel (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -A Time For Tony by Merv Griffin ( Jeopardy OST), Background Music -Valentino by Diane Birch (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -Cupid by Amy Winehouse (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -When A Man Loves A Woman by Otis Redding (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -Shine by Black Gold (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -4 and 20 by Joss Stone (Valentine's Day OST), Background Music -Te Quiero Dijiste by Nat King Cole ( Valentine's Day ), Background Music -Amor by Ben E. King ( Valentine's Day ),Ending Music -Today Was A Fairy Tale by Taylor Swift (Valentine's Day OST)
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andom Question of the Week: What was the name of the field reporter who replaced Jamie Foxx's Character when he went to talk with Jessica Biel?

Wednesday Jun 09, 2010
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 104: Peach Girl (or Tan Is Awesome And So Is Xan)
Wednesday Jun 09, 2010
Wednesday Jun 09, 2010
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews the Shojo Romance Drama Series, Peach Girl by Miwa Ueda
Our host also explains the value of using suntan lotion and the fact that is is going to become a godfather. Remember that The Spiraken Manga Review has a sponsor "Audible"- a website which offers over 75,000 audiobooks to download on your iPod or Zune to Listen to after you listen to an episode of the Spiraken Manga Review. Check them out at www.audiblepodcast.com/spiraken and get a free audiobook and 14 days free to check out the services. Remember to send us emails and also a picture of Neil Patrick Stewart in a smoking jacket with a pipe. Hope You Enjoy
Music For Episode: Background Music -Peach Catch 1 by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ), Background Music - Happy MOMO by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ),Intro Music -Baby Low-Tension (TV Edit) by Meg Rock by Peach Girl OST ) ,Background Music - News theme (Freesounds.com ), Background Music -Peach Catch 2 by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ), Background Music -Peach Catch 3 by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ), Background Music -Baby Low- Tension by Meg Rock (Peach Girl OST ),Background Music -Gakuen Life by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ),Background Music - Koi No Sudden Death by Masanori Takumi ( Peach Girl OST ),Background Music - Black Girl by Masanori Takumi ( Peach Girl OST ), Background Music -Party Mode by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ), Background Music - Toji's Jealousy by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ), Background Music -Peach Girl by Masanori Takumi (Peach Girl OST ),Ending Music - Asunaro Ginga by Sonim ( Peach Girl OST)
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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.






