Spiraken Review Podcast

In this Twenty second Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan and Gretta talk about a new, grittier James Bond is his film Debut. Is he a worthy successor to his predecessors? Well grab a Vesper Martini and find out as they review the 2006 film adaptation of the first James Bond novel, Casino Royale , directed by Martin Campbell and and starring Eva Green, Mads Mikkelsen, Je...

In this four hundred and first episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by frequent collaborator Doug Wilder of Animecons.tv (@nigoki on twitter) to discuss an anthology of stories by one of the best mangaka out right now. Is it good? Well grab a hankie and find out as they review the manga anthology Sneeze-The Naoki Urasawa Story Collection by Naoki Urasawa. ----more---- As our hosts d...

 It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this episode, Xan discusses the latest episodes for two novel adaptations. 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. Our intrepid Host begins by discussing the latest episode of The Stand S1E3: "Blank Page" directed by Danielle Krudy & Bridget Savage...

OUR 400TH EPISODE of the Spiraken Manga Review!!! In this amazing episode, Our Host Xan goes over some of his favorite manga that he reviewed over the past 100 episodes as well as reviewing an isekai series with a questionable main character. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews the isekai manga I'm Standing On 1,000,000 Lives by Naoki Yamakawa and illustrated by Akinari Nao. ----more---- As our host...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest show in the Masked Universe and then Xan alone goes over the latest episode of The Stand. 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.  So They...

In this superheroine inspired mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about the latest DCEU film that was released to HBO MAX before it hit theatres. Is it a worthy successor to the first film? Well sit back and find out as they review the Super hero action film Wonder Woman 1984 directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot , alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright,...

As a special Christmas Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta talk about a long anticipated Disney/Pixar Film that was finally released on Disney +. Was it worth the wait. Find out and enjoy as they review the metaphysical animated film Soul directed by Pete Docter and starring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings,...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to finally review a manga that was made by Great Comic Artist Felipe Smith. Does it hold up? Well grab your Brickside Chain and enjoy as he reviews the Parody Satire  Slice of Life Manga Peepo Choo  by Felipe Smith. ----more---- As our host geeks out over finally being able to use the episode bumper recorded by the mangaka himself, Xan also go...

In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta get to talk a little about one of the most iconic Christmas Movies of all time. So grab your ada approved toothbrush and enjoy as they review the holiday classic Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara. ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not...

 It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the finales for both The Masked Singer & The Mandalorian as well as the pilot episode of The latest Stephen King Adaptation, The Stand. 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. They begin by discussing the nail bit...

In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta give a quick review on a Christmas film about the trials and tribulations of a large family during Christmas. So grab a mug of coquito and enjoy as they review the Holiday Drama movie Nothing Like The Holidays, directed by Alfredo De Villa and starring Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Melonie Diaz, V...

In this special holiday themed mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about their first reactions to an older animated Christmas Classic. so sit back and enjoy as they review the CGI animated family Film Arthur Christmas directed by Sarah Smith & Barry Cook and starring the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen. ----more---- As with...

A Long Time Ago... In an apartment far far away... Xan & Gretta review a very special Holiday special that is one part parody, one part homage, and one part comedy. Is it superior to the original Star Wars Holiday Special from 1977? Well get your brick on and find out as they review the comedy holiday lego movie The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special directed by Ken Cunningham and starring Anthony Dan...

In this episode, Xan reviews a historical manga that centers around a poison otaku who ends up becoming the Emperor's food taster. Is it a fun story. Sit back and find out as he reviews the romantic drama light novel manga adaptation known as The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage. ----more---- As our host goes over the otaku nature of this manga's main c...

 It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest episode of The Mandalorian as well as a failed idea from The Masked Singer.  So first we start off with the return of Bill Burr in this week's episode S2 E7 :"Chapter 15: The Believer" directed by Rick Famuyiwa and afterwards they discuss the abomination that is  The MASKED SINGER HOLIDAY SING ALONG.... As our hosts...

In this special Christmas mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to discuss the sequel to one of the best Holiday Movies from 2018. So sit back and enjoy as they review the Holiday adventure movie, The Christmas Chronicles 2 directed by Chris Columbus and starring  Kurt Russell reprising his role as Santa Claus, Goldie Hawn as Mrs Claus, Darby Camp, Judah Lewis, Kimberly Williams-Paisley, Julian Denn...

In this heartwarming holiday mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about a Netflix movie that feels like a Hallmark Movie. Is it any good? Well grab a ukulele, sit back and find out as they review the inspired by a real event romantic holiday movie Operation Christmas Drop directed by Martin Wood and starring Kat Graham and Alexander Ludwig. ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this...

In this special Spiraken Mini movie review, Xan and Gretta review the latest Holiday musical to be released by Netflix. Is it a Christmas classic or is it a holiday dud . Well grab a journal, sit back and find out as our hosts review the 2020 holiday musical movie Jingle Jangle: A Christmas Journey directed by David E. Talbert and starring Forest Whitaker, Keegan-Michael Key, Hugh Bonneville, Anik...

In this episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a unique manga that deals with a scifi romance that focuses on married life in a unique way. How is that possible? Well sit back and find out as he reviews Tonikawa Kawaii/Fly Me to the Moon by Kenjiro Hata. ----more----As our wonderful host discusses this endearing manga, he also speculates on the origins of the female lead, goes over nominees for a new...

 It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta make up for missing last week by talking about two episode of the two shows they are watching. So four episodes we review in this episode.  They start this episode by discussing two of the best episode of The Mandalorian to date S2 E5: "Chapter 13: The Jedi" directed by D...

In This episode, Xan reviews a manga that focuses on robbing from those who would rob us. So hold onto your wallets, and enjoy as he reviews Kurosagi/The Black Swindler by Takeshi Natsuhara and Illustrated by Kuromaru. ----more---- As our host talks about the episodic nature of this manga, he also discusses the television adaptation, the latest nominees for the 66th annual Shogakukan Manga Awards,...

In this episode, Xan reviews a depressing manga that might be biographical. So enjoy as Xan reviews the character study manga Downfall by Inio Asano. ----more---- As our host rants about his distaste for this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news, what new manga is available and wishes all the listeners a Happy Thanksgiving.  Hope you enjoy. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and...

Wow... This was a tough episode to record... But It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Gretta does not want to record and Xan is very perturbed by the results of this Season's finale of Dancing With The Stars , so they start this episode by discussing the Group B Finals for The Masked Singer.   S4 Ep 8 "The Group B Finals-...

In this Twenty first  Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Xan is joined by Darius Washington as they discuss the alienating James Bond film that finished Pierce Brosnan's career as James Bond. So enjoy as they review the 2002 James Bond Film Die Another Day directed by Lee Tamahori and starring Pierce Brosnan, Halle Berry, Toby Stephens, Rosamund Pike, Rick Yune, John Cleese...

In this episode, Xan reviews a slice of life manga that deals not only with pet ownership, but also pet ownership when you introduce a new pet to the house. Prepare to say awwww as he reviews the slice of life cat manga Sue & Tai-Chan by Konami Konata. ----more---- As our host gets nostalgic over this manga's subjects, he also goes over the latest manga news, compares this to Konata-sensei's previ...