Spiraken Review Podcast

In this mini movie review, Xan and Gretta give their initial thoughts on the latest MCU film: One that feels like a fun Martial Arts movie.  So enjoy as they review the 25th Marvel Cinematic Universe film, a martial arts, adventure film Shang-Chi and the Legend of the Ten Rings directed by Destin Daniel Cretton and starring Simu Liu, Awkwafina, Tony Leung, Meng'er Zhang, Fala Chen, Florian Muntean...

In this mini-movie review, Xan and Gretta review a Netflix exclusive supernatural comedy about getting into heaven. Was it too formulaic? Well sit back and find out as they review Afterlife of the Party  directed by Stephen Herek and starring Victoria Justice, Midori Francis, Timothy Renouf, Adam Garcia, Gloria Garcia and Spencer Sutherlandi. ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is no...

In this episode, Xan reviews a web comic about office politics and assassinations. So enjoy as he reviews the slice of life, comedy web manga series Happy Kanako's Killer Life by Toshiya Wakabayashi. ----more---- As our intrepid host goes over the silly nature of this manga, he also talks about the unique release of it and some newly released manga. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us...

In this long awaited twenty third Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan and Gretta talk about Daniel Craig's second outting as 007. With it being filmed during a writer's strike, was the movie poorly made or does it still have charm? Well grab a Vesper Martini and find out as they review the 2008 action adventure film Quantum of Solace Royale , directed by Marc Forster and...

In this episode, Xan reviews the latest sci fi series by the creator of Gantz. Does it live up to its predecessor? Well, find out as he reviews the seinen action sci fi manga Gigant by Hiroya Oku. ----more---- As our host discusses this manga, Xan also discusses the sad ideas in the manga and compares it to Inuyashiki and Gantz. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter...

In This Episode, Xan is joined by Gretta as they review a unique vrmmorpg inspired Isekai. Did they enjoy it? Well sit back and find out as they review the manga adaptation of the Isekai light novel Bofuri! I Don't Want To Get Hurt So I'll Max Out Defense by Yuumikan with art by Jirou Oimoto and character design by Koin. ----more---- As our hosts discuss the wholesome nature of the series protagon...

In this episode of the Spiraken Con Review, Xan is joined by Doug Wilder of www.animecons.tv to talk about their experience and adventures attending their first in person convention in a year, Otakon 2021 Otakon took place August 6th-8th 2021 at the Walter E Washington Convention Center in Washington D.C. So besides discussing how the convention went, they also discuss the precautions taken to com...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that shows what would happen if a certain Disney character appeared in a different time and place. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews the comedy slice of life manga Stitch & The Samurai by Hiroto Wada. ----more---- As he discusses the fun nature of this story, he also goes over the fun japanese legend that appears in the manga and goes over some of the latest...

In this episode, Xan reviews a romantic manga about food and monsters. Is it worth checking out? Sit back and find out as he reviews the supernatural Seinen manga series Sachi's Monsterous Appetite by Chomoran. ----more---- As our intrepid hosts discusses the amazing artwork of this manga, he talks about the overall premise of this manga, talks about his plans for Otakon 2021 and announces the lat...

In this mini-movie review, Xan and Gretta talk about the latest live action disney film and give their inital thoughts on it. Was it too punny? Well sit back and find out as they review the DisneyLand ride inspired adventure comedy film Jungle Cruise directed by Jaume Collet-Serra and starring Dwane Johnson, Emily Blunt, Edgar Ramirez, Jack Whitehall, Jesse Plemons, Veronica Falcon and Paul Giamat...

In this mini movie review, Xan reviews the latest adaptation of a classic Arthurian medieval poem. Was it worthy of its long history. Well find out as he reviews the artistic, drama, fantasy film The Green Knight directed by directed by David Lowery and starring Dev Patel, Alicia Vikander, Joel Edgerton, Sarita Chounhury, Sean Harris and Ralph Ineson. ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, t...

In this episode, Xan reviews not only a sci fi isekai light novel, but also its manga counterpart. Is it better than its fantasy counterparts? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the science fiction space opera isekai series Reborn As A Space Mercernary: I Woke Piloting The Strongest Ship! written by Ryuto and illustrated by Tetsuhiro Nabeshima. ----more---- As our host discusses the unique s...

In this episode, Xan reviews a mystery manga that turns one of Literature's greatest villains into an antihero. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Moriarty The Patriot adapted from the works of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, written by Ryōsuke Takeuchi with art by Hikaru Mikoshi. ----more---- As he reviews this criminal consultant manga, he goes over the origin of James Moriarty and discusses the confus...

In this podcast episode, Xan and Gretta go over the season finale of Loki  as well as the over arching series in general. ----more---- As they discuss the shocking twist of a cliffhanger, Xan speculates what will happen with He Who Remains/Nathanial Richards/Kang The Conqueror, while Gretta tells us her feelings about Sylvie X Loki, and then they wonder what will happen in season 2.   Remember to...

In this montage filled episode, Gretta and Xan review a Happy Madison movie that doesn't star Adam Sandler that is actually really funny. So grab your playboy hoodie and enjoy as they review the 2008 Comedy The House Bunny directed by Fred Wolf and starring Anna Faris, Colin Hanks, Emma Stone, Kat Dennings, Katharine McPhee, Rumer Willis, Kiely Williams, Dana Goodman, Kimberly Makkouk, Sarah Wrigh...

In this episode, Xan reviews the manga adaptation of the first Super Sentai Show. So grab your morpher and enjoy as he reviews Himitsu Sentai Gorenger by Shotaro Ishinomori. ----more---- As he goes over the history of this classic Sentai series, he also goes over the unique production quality of the Seven Seas Entertainment manga release, some history on Shotaro Ishinomori as well as the latest ma...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this very special episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discusses the latest television shows. He begins by discussing the shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discusses the spoilers of this week's Television episodes. As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the...

In this mini movie review, Xan gives his inital thoughts on the long awaited 24th MCU film, that finally gives Natasha Romanov her time to shine. So enjoy as he reviews the spy thriller comic book inspired movie Black Widow directed by Cate Shortland and starring Scarlett Johansson, Florence Pugh, David Harbour, O-T Fagbenle, Olga Kurylenko, William Hurt, Ray Winstone and Rachel Weisz. ----more---...

In this episode. Xan reviews a Shonen Jump series that is pretty obscure. Was it worth checking out? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Psyren by Toshiaki Iwashiro. ----more---- As he discusses this unique isekai style adventure, our host also compares this to other sci fi series like Gantz and pimps out his upcoming online panel at  Anime Lock Down . Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. F...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this very special episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta not only discuss the latest television shows  but also some of the Latest Anime shows for Summer 2021. They begin by discussing the shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilers of this week's Television episodes. As usual...

In this episode, Xan reviews a period piece manga adaptation that involves alchemy, immortals and gangsters. Was it awesome? Well sit back and find out as he reviews the 2nd manga adaptation of Ryohgo Narita's adventure light novel series Baccano! with art by Katsumi Enami and Shinta Fujimoto. ----more---- As he goes over the intricate plot of this adaptation, he also goes over the basic overview...

IT's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilers of this week's Television episodes. As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spo...

In this episode, Xan reviews a cyberpunk science fiction manga with a very weird premise. Was it worth reading? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Silent Mobius by Kia Asamiya. ----more---- As our host reviews this manga, he goes over the sad release of this series, the character driven story and the latest manga releases. Remember to Like, Share and Subscribe. Follow us @spiraken on Twitter...

IT's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discuss the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the music discuss the spoilers of this week's Television episodes. As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled. ----m...

Welcome to another issue of Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination The Spiraken podcast where we discuss some of the latest and coolest Superhero Media.   In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the first two episode of the latest Marvel Studios Show Loki as well as their initial thoughts   ----more----     As ours hosts discuss these two episodes, there are tons of spoilers, debates on where this...