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 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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Random Question of the Week:Why can't Kairi Swim?

Saturday Jun 05, 2010
Spiraken Movie Review Ep 06: They Live (or Deviating From The White Line)
Saturday Jun 05, 2010
Saturday Jun 05, 2010
The long awaited Missing Episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Episode 6!!! In this episode, Xan, Kal, and the infamous Kurado review one of the Greatest examinations of Social Standings, and that is John Carpenter's They Live starring Roddy Roddy Piper, Keith David, and a bunch of random people.
Besides talking about this film, Kurado, Xan, and Kal discuss the social implications of this film, why ranting is not used on the Spiraken Movie Review, and why hobos should live in Shanty Town, what are Hooverville's and why Keith David is Awesome. e Sorry this episode took so long to come out but things got in the way of editing it. please forgive Xan's Laziness and hope you enjoy this episode
Please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know. 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 -All Out of Bubblegum by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Intro Music -Coming to L.A. by John Carpenter (They Live OST), Background Music -Sex Theme ( Debbie Does Dallas OST), Background Music -Coming To L.A. by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Background Music - A Message by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Background Music - The Siege of Justiceville by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Background Music - Return To Church by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Background Music -All Out of Bubblegum by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Background Music -Back To The Streets by John Carpenter ( They Live OST), Ending Music -Wake Up by John Carpenter ( They Live OST),
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Random Question of the Week: What happened to Frank in the movie?

Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
Wednesday Jun 02, 2010
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal pay homage to some of the great Mangakas as they review two classic manga titles. Xan shows us a post- apocalyptic future in the Ultra Violence Action series, Violence Jack by Go Nagai, while Kal examines the Tokusatsu Revenge Story that is... The Skull Man by Shotaro Ishinomori

Saturday May 29, 2010
Saturday May 29, 2010
En este episodio de la revista de cine spiraken, regresa para ayudar a Kal una revisión de Xan de las mejores películas españolas modernas occidentales de todos los tiempos, Desperado, dirigida por Robert Rodríguez y protagonizada por Antonio Bandereas, Selma Hayek, Steve Buscemi, Cheech Marin, y Joaquim de Almeida
In this episode of the spiraken movie review, Kal returns to help Xan review one of the best Modern Spanish Western Action films of all time, Desperado directed by Robert Rodriquez and starring Antonio Banderas, Selma Hayek, Steven Buscemi, Cheech Marin, and Joaquim de Almeida
Besides talking about how awesome this movie is, Kal and Xan also debate on why there are brass knuckles in a guitar case full of guns. And finally, the gimmick to this show is unveiled, That which will choose what we will review for the rest of this podcast's life. Hope 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 -Cancion del Mariachi by Los Lobos y Antonio Banderas (Desperado OST), Background Music -Mariachi Suite by Los Lobos ( Desperado OST), Background Music -Jack The Ripper by Grant, Milt (Desperado OST), Background Music -Pass The Hatchet by Roger Leon Jr. (Desperado OST), Background Music -Back To The House That Love Built by Tito y Tarantula (Desperado OST), Background Music -Manifold de Amour by David Hidalgo (Desperado OST),, Background Music -White Train (Showdown) by Tito y Tarantula (Desperado OST),, Background Music -Amok Time ( Star Trek Sound 25th Anniversey ),Ending Music -Back To The House That Love Built by Tito y Tarantula (Desperado OST)
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Random Question of the Week: Where did Carolina hide all of her money?

Wednesday May 26, 2010
Wednesday May 26, 2010
In This Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns from his trip to England. He also reviews the Action/Comedy Crime Drama Manga Series City Hunter by Tsukasa Hojo, while Xan reviews a science fiction slice of life series, Aria by Kozue Amano

Saturday May 22, 2010
Saturday May 22, 2010
In this most excellent episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and the lovely Bell-chan, review the 1989 Comedy Adventure film, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure directed by Steven Herek and starring Alex Winters, Keanu Reeves, and George Carlin.
Listen as Bell and Xan debate about if the telephone booth is a rip-off of the TARDIS, why going back in time after saying your gonna go back is so important and how awesome this movie really was .
Hope 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. REMEMBER WYLD STALLYIONS
Music For Episode:Intro Music -I Can't Break Away by Big Pig (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST), Background Music -Dangerous by Shark Island (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST), Background Music -Father Time by Shark Island (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST), Background Music -Two Heads Are Better Than One by Power Tool (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST), Background Music -Walk Away by Bricklin (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST),Ending Music -In Time by Robbi Robb (Bill And Ted's Excellent Adventure OST)
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Random Question of the Week:How many times did Xan and Bell say "WHOAH?

Wednesday May 19, 2010
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 101: M0use (or Nothing Cannot Be Stolen By Mouse)
Wednesday May 19, 2010
Wednesday May 19, 2010
In This, the One Hundred and First Episode of The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan introduces our New Sponsor Audible as well as Reviews the Action Adventure Ecchi Manga Series M0use by Satoru Akahori

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.