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

Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Supplimental Episode K: Xan & Co Attend New York Comic Con
Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Wednesday Oct 13, 2010
Here is the first of our many con reports from New York Comic Con 2010. These were what Xan recorded each of the three nights after The Con Closed. Listen as he rants about how awesome the Con was and what was interesting about the people who attended. And for your viewing pleasure here are some pics from the con
Here was the Welcome Sign For New York Comic Con
There are so many pictures that Xan and company took, but why tease you with them all. If you would like to check them out, click on the Welcome to Comic Con pic or on this link
So Stay Tuned and keep listening
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Random Question of the Week: What time did Xan leave the Con on The 10th?

Wednesday Oct 06, 2010
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 108: Hidamari Sketch & Sketch Book (or Spiraken Moe Review)
Wednesday Oct 06, 2010
Wednesday Oct 06, 2010
In this super cute episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal go over two moe mangas , Hidamari Sketch by Ume Aoki and Sketchbook by Totan Kobako

Saturday Oct 02, 2010
Saturday Oct 02, 2010
In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and his band of merry Co-Hosts, Bell, Hope, Rufus, and Baz start off their month of horror with a disturbing horror film based on a Series of Konami Video Games, Silent Hill directed by Christopher Gans and starring Radha Mitchell, Laurie Holden, Jodelle Ferland, Alice Krige, Deborah Kara Unger, and Sean Bean.
They also debate on why white noise can be considered scary, how come the town is called silent hill yet there is lots of noise and the positive aspects of using the tape mod.
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: Background Music -Theme of Laura by Akira Yamaoka ( Silent Hill 2 OST), Intro Music -Main Theme by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill OST), Background Music -Theme of Laura (Reprise) by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST), Background Music -Ordinary Vanity by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST), Background Music - White Noise by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST), Background Music -Betrayed by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST), Background Music -A World of Madness by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Background Music -Black Fairy by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Background Music -Laura Plays The Piano by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Background Music -Prisonic Fairy Tale by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Background Music -Promise (Reprise) by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Background Music -Promise by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 2 OST),Ending Music -You're Not Here by Akira Yamaoka (Silent Hill 3 OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Can you name all the protagonists of the Silent Hill game series?

Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Supplimental Episode J: The Rumors Of Xan's Demise Are Greatly Exaggerated
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
Wednesday Sep 29, 2010
In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan explains why there hasn't been a new Manga Review episode and offers up something he has said he would do for 3 months. REVIEW UPDATES
That's right fans, Xan goes back to a few mangas that he reviewed in earlier episodes and updates how they turned out as new volumes came out. Some of the Mangas that he updates his review of are Mysterious Girlfriend X, 7 Seeds, Hokuto no Ken, Violence Hero Riki-oh, Ai Kora, and a few others. Hopefully this will tide us over til the Spiraken Moe Episode next time. If you enjoyed this episode and would like more Spiraken Movie Reviews, email xan and let him know.
thanks and enjoy the show
Music For Episode: Intro Music -Mad Machine by Oomori Kinuko (Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection),Ending Music -Konya Wa Hurricane by Oomori Kinuko(Bubblegum Crisis Best Collection)
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Random Question of the Week: What manga out of the updates did you enjoy the most?

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.
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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
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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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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!!!
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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"
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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

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.