Spiraken Review Podcast

Welcome to another issue of Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination The Podcast where we discuss some of the latest and coolest Superhero Media. In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the series finale of Wandavision ----more---- As ours host discuss the final episode of this series, there are tons of spoilers, debates on what made this show great and discussion about where the MCU will go from her...

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 spoilery Goodness 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 ar...

In this mini movie review, Xan reviews a sequel to a 30 year old critically acclaimed film. Is it a worthy successor to the source material? Well grab a Big Mick sandwich and find out as he reviews the 2021 comedy film, Coming 2 America directed by Craig Brewer and starring Eddie Murphy, Arsenio Hall, Jermaine Fowler, Leslie Jones, Tracy Morgan, KiKi Layne, Shari Headley, Teyana Taylor, Wesley Sni...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta discuss the film adaptation of a Young Adult novel that embraces feminism. So find your voice and enjoy as they review the coming of age comedy film adaptation of Jennifer Mathieu's Moxie, directed by Amy Poehler and starring Hadley Robinson, Alycia Pascual-Peña, Lauren Tsai, Patrick Schwarzenegger, Nico Hiraga, Sydney Park, Josephine Langford, Clark Gregg,...

In this Mech Filled episode, Xan is joined once again by Doug Wilder as they discuss one of the newest adaptation of an old Giant Robot Property. How faithful is it to the original? Well Get into your Getter Cockpit and enjoy as they Review Getter Robo Devolution: The Last Three Minutes of the Universe written by Eiichi Shimizu and Tomohiro Shimoguchi, based on the works of Go Nagai and Ken Ishika...

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 spoilery Goodness 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 ar...

welcome to Xan's Xtraordinary Superhero Xamination, the show where every episode we will talk about everything superhero comic book related and fun. In this episode, Xan is joined by a very special guest host, one of the OG members of Spiraken, KAL!!!! So enjoy as they discuss the newest addition to the DC CWVERSE, Superman & Lois starring Tyler Hoechlin and Elizabeth Tulloch.  As our host discuss...

In this mini movie review, Xan gives his initial impression on the latest addition to the Tom & Jerry franchise. Is it worth watching or was it dud? Grab your giant mallet and find out as he reviews the 2021 live action/animated hybrid comedy film Tom & Jerry directed by Tim Story and starring Tom, Jerry, Chloë Grace Moretz, Michael Peña, Colin Jost, Rob Delaney, Ken Jeong , Nicky Jam, Bobby Canna...

In this episode, Xan reviews a more twisted version of the magical girl genre. Is it good? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Machi Maho: I Messed Up And Made The Wrong Person Into A Magical Girl!/Machigatta ko wo Mahou Shoujo ni shite shimatta by Souryu. ----more---- As our host discusses the awkwardness of this manga, he also goes over all the insane licenses that were announced and hypes...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discusses the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then after the Music discuss the spoilery Goodness 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 heartfelt manga that champions enjoying the time you have. Are there ninjas cutting onions in this room? Well Sit back and find out as Xan reviews the seinen novel adaptation manga of I Want To Eat Your Pancreas written by Yoru Sumino and illustrated by Izumi Kirahara. ----more---- As our host goes over the very compelling narrative of this manga, he also goes over s...

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 spoilery Goodness 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 ar...

Welcome to another episode of Spiraken's Convention Review! In this episode, Xan is joined by Anime Boston Staffer, Friend of the Podcast and Animecons.tv member, Doug Wilder (@nigokiwatches) as they discuss the recent development of Convention Cancellations as well as the outlook for the first five months of 2021. ----more---- As they discuss the implications of how con culture has changed since...

In this shonen action filled episode, Xan reviews a Weekly Shonen Jump Manga that is often overlooked. Is it as good as the more popular works? Well grab a blessed sword and enjoy as he reviews Blue Exorcist by Kazue Kato ----more---- As he discusses the somewhat familiar plot of this manga, our host also explains the various biblical references made in the story, rants about the latest Anime Bost...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan discusses the latest shows in the Spoiler Free Section and then Gretta joins him to discuss the spoilery Goodness 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...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest Studio Ghibli release, the studio's first fully CGI "film". Was it worth watching? Well grab your headsets and find out as they review Earwig & The Witch/ Aya to Majo directed by Goro Miyazaki and featuring the voices of Shinobu Terajima, Etsushi Toyokawa, Gaku Hamada, and Kokoro Hirasawa. ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this...

In this Technicolor filled episode, Xan reviews a manga about a boring girl whose life is turned upside down by a weird new pet. We hope you enjoy as he reviews the slice of life manga Rainbow & Black/Niji to Kuro by Eri Takenashi.   ----more---- As he discusses the heart warming tale of a weird pet/roommate relationship, our intrepid host also discusses the latest news in the manga and convention...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta go over the season premier for Resident Alien as well as the latest episodes of the other show we are discussing. ----more---- First they discuss the latest episode of Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist. S2E4: "Zoey's Extraordinary Employee" directed by Anya Adams. Then ou...

In this insane episode, Xan reviews a Kazuo Koike manga that makes Crying Freeman look normal. So grab your money made footballs and enjoy as he reviews the ultraviolent Ultrasexist 80s manga Wounded Man written by Kazuo Koike and illustrated by Ryouichi Ikegami. ----more---- As he rants about the insantiy of this manga, our intrepid host also goes over the latest news, geeks out over the Ikegami...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan and Gretta go over the season premier for Snow Piercer as well as the latest episodes of the other show we are discussing.   ----more---- As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so y...

In this episode, Xan reviews a military magical girl series that deals with tons of PTSD. Does it hit the mark though? Well grab your transformation Focus, sit back and enjoy as he reviews Magical Spec Ops Asuka/Mahō Shōjo Tokushusen Asuka by Makoto Fukami and illustrated by Seigo Tokiya. ----more---- As he discusses the psychological elements of this manga, he also goes over the slow pacing and t...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan goes over the pilot episodes for two new television programs as well as the latest episodes of three other show we are discussing. ----more---- As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music start...

Welcome to the Spiraken Book Corner Review Show, where Xan and an awesome guest discuss various books. In this episode we discuss Frank Herbert's Dune. ----more---- This is the second part of this review. To watch the first part where Xan discusses the plot of the book and his initial thoughts, click this link.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQXaoyKjCIw&t=3s   In this second part of the review,...

In this oddly slice of life episode, Xan reviews a manga that puts a famous horror character into the post apocalypse with two child sidekicks. Is it fun or horrifying? Well grab a V.C.R., sit back and enjoy as he reviews Sadako at the End of the World by Koma Natsumi and supervised by Koji Suzuki. ----more---- As our host goes over this truly one of a kind story, he also wonders how an anime adap...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY     In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta go over several new games shows as well as 3 television shows of varying degrees of enjoyability. As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled. First they...