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.
Episodes
May 26, 2010
May 26, 2010
1hr 9 min
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
May 22, 2010
May 22, 2010
32 min
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?
May 19, 2010
May 19, 2010
43 min
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
May 16, 2010
May 16, 2010
38 min
In This episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & his latest partner in crime, Deke, review the 1988 Action Adventure fantasy film, The Adventures of Baron Munchausen directed by Terry Gilliam and starring John Neville, Eric Idle, Robin Williams, and Uma Thurman
Based on the novel with the same name, Baron Munchausen has a very controversial past which Deke and Xan discuss. They also rant on the wonders of using panties as a hot air balloon and the genius of Terry Gilliam.
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: Background Music -On The Moon by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST),Intro Music -The Town by Michael Kamen (The Adventure of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -Wednesday by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -The War Begins by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -The Sultan by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -The Balloon by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -On The Moon by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -Vulcan and Venus by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST), Background Music -In The Belly of The Whale by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST),Ending Music -Victory by Michael Kamen (The Adventures of Baron Munchausen OST )
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Random Question of the Week: What was the baron's hand in the undead poker game?
May 7, 2010
May 7, 2010
36 min
The second episode of the Spiraken Movie Review. In This episode, Xan & Kal review the 1985 Dark Comedy film, Weekend At Bernie's directed by Ted Kotcheff and starring Andrew McCarthy, Jonathan Silverman, Don Calfa, and Terry Kiser as Bernie
Besides reminescning about the 1980's, Xan and Kal talk about the insanity behind this film and the obsurd nature of it. If you want to leave us a message about if you like this new podcast, if we should have this as a weekly or monthy podcast and what we should replace THE WHEEL OF MANGA with for this podcast, send an email to xan@spiraken.com or spiraken@gmail.com .
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 -Hot and Cold by Jermaine Stewart (Weekend At Bernie's OST),Background Music -Sexy Theme 3 by Mark Henessy (Porn Grooves OST),Background Music -Ritual/Ancient Battle/2nd Kroykah by Sol Kaplun (Star Trek OST Vol 2),Background Music -Yakety Saks by Benny Hill (The Ultimate Collection: Benny Hill),Ending Music -Hot and Cold by Jermaine Stewart (Weekend At Bernie's OST )
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Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
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Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How many people did not realize that Bernie was dead in this movie?
May 1, 2010
May 1, 2010
1hr 37 min
WE'VE DONE IT!!!!!!!! The Spiraken manga review has reached 100 Episodes. So for this episode Xan, Bell-chan, Fightbait (John Paul) & Kal examine the otaku condition with the infamous Trilogy of Otakudom. So listen as Kal reviews the lighter side of being a manga, anime, and video game fan in the Outstanding College Series Genshiken by Kio Shinoku, while Fightbait explores the evil depths of hikikimori, lolicons, moe and drug use in the depressing yet funny manga adaption, Welcome to the NHK by Tatsuhiko Takimoto. And be amazed and horrified as Xan describes a story of love, loss, obsession, Online Games and unrequited love in the character study manga series Ressentiment by Kengo Hanazawa
May 1, 2010
May 1, 2010
41 min
The long awaited sequal podcast to The Spiraken Manga Review, THE SPIRAKEN MOVIE REVIEW! In this, the first episode of the Spiraken Movie Review Podcast, Xan & Kal review the 1997 science fiction film, The Fifth Element directed by Luc Besson and starring Bruce Willis & Milla Jovovich
Do Not Worry, The Spiraken Manga Review will still be coming out. this is just a secondary podcast to entertain our listeners as well as educate on what films are worth watching and which ones are crap. If you want to leave us a message about if you like this new podcast, if we should have this as a weekly or monthy podcast and what we should replace THE WHEEL OF MANGA with for this podcast, send an email to xan@spiraken.com or spiraken@gmail.com .
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 -Heat by Eric Serra(The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Leeloo by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Five Millenia Later by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Korban Dallas by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Five Millenia Later by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Cheb Khaled by Alech Taadi (The Fifth Element OST), Background Music -Badaboom by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -No Cash No Heat by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Heat by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Background Music -Diva Dance by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST), Background Music -Protect Life by Eric Serra (The Fifth Element OST),Ending Music -Little Light of Love by Peter Gabriel (The Fifth Element OST )
Our Website http://www.spiraken.com
Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
My Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Twitter Spiraken
Xboxlive Gamertag Xan Spiraken
Our Voicemail 206-350-8462
Random Question of the Week: How many guns was in Korban Dallas's Apartment?
Apr 21, 2010
Apr 21, 2010
1hr 12 min
In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Kal dive deep into the unique world of Hyrule and examine a staple in the gaming community as they review two manga titles based on Shigeru Miyamoto's Award Winning Video Game franchise, The Legend of Zelda. So Listen as Xan reviews the adventurous manga The Legend of Zelda: Triforce of The Gods by Akira Himekawa and Kal reviews the more kiddish manga The Legend of Zelda: The Phantom Hourglass by Akira Himekawa
Apr 14, 2010
Apr 14, 2010
57 min
Only two more episodes till the big episode 100. In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan leads us on a confusing odyssey into the world of MMORPGS and interactive gaming as he reviews the confusing and addicting action adventure fantasy technology rpg game manga series .hack//xxxx by Hiroshi Matsuyama
Apr 7, 2010
Apr 7, 2010
1hr 22 sec
The 97th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, heralds the beginning of the video game manga theme month. In this episode Xan embarks on a journey into the far distant future of 200X to explores the net world and review the adventure sci-fi game manga series Megaman NT Warrior/ Rockman.exe by Ryo Takamisaki
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.