Spiraken Review Podcast

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta discuss a cameo laden episode of the Mandalorian, talk about The Masked Singer and  rant about the weird ending of Dancing with the Stars.    First they start off by ranting about the newest Dancing With The Stars ep  S29 E10: "Semi Finals  and then they discuss an amazin...

In this episode, Xan goes wibbly wobbly timey whimy, as he reviews a shonen time travel manga. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews Tokyo Revengers by Ken Wakui. ----more---- As our host goes over the particulars of the time travel in this manga, he also discusses temporal physics, the latest in manga release news and pimps out Spiraken's Discord. Hope You Enjoy. Remember to follow us @spiraken on...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta discuss one of the weirdest episodes of the Mandalorian, talk about The Masked Singer and  rant about the weird ending of Dancing with the Stars.    First they start off talking about the newest Dancing With The Stars ep  S29 Ep9 "Icon Nights" Afterwards, they rant about...

In this episode, Xan reviews a rom com manga that uses natural fragrances as a major plot point. So grab some deodorant and enjoy as he reviews Sweat & Soap by Kintetsu Yamada. ----more---- As our host discusses this Olfactophilia centric manga, he also talks about the winner of the web manga awards, hypes up the latest accomplishments of Rumiko Takahashi, and geeks out over the new manga releases...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta geek out over the season premire of the Mandalorian, debate the first two episodes of a Netflix miniseries and talk about The Masked Singer and Dancing with the Stars.    First they start off talking about the last two episodes of Dancing With The Stars S29 E 07 "Villains...

In this episode, Xan discusses a romantic comedy that involves the age old courtship tactic known as Teasing on the one you love. Is it a good manga? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews Teasing Master Takagi-san/Karakai Jōzu no Takagi-san by Soichiro Yamamoto.     ----more---- As our host discusses this fun manga, he also compares it to "My Neighbor Seki-kun", talks about the latest news about A...

In this mini movie review, Xan talks about a new South Korean zombie film that feels oddly family. Enjoy as he reviews #Alive/#살아있다 / #Saraitda directed by Cho Il-hyung and starring Yoo Ah-in and Park Shin-hye. ----more---- As he discusses the similarities between a zombie epidemic and the pandemic we are going through, Xan also discusses the cool things in this movie. Remember to follow us @s...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that centers on competitive eating. Does it satisfy your manga hunger? Well sit back and find out as Xan reviews the Seinen Comedy series Super Food Bowl/Oogui Kousien by Shigeru Tsuchiyama ----more---- As our host discusses this unique manga, he also discusses some major news involving Rumiko Takahashi and some new manga releases. Remember to follow us @spirak...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast about the latest Television episodes and series, Xan & Gretta get to geek out about a great season finale, rant about the first half of a new Hulu series and debate who is under the mask.    First they start off with the latest episode Dancing with the Stars S29 E6 "Top 11" Then they discuss Marvel TV's final attempt at a new show b...

In this nostalgic episode, Xan reviews an anthology series that is one part love letter to it creator and one part introspective study of mankind. Be prepared to go deep as he reviews the unique manga anthology Dream Fossil: The Complete Stories of Satoshi Kon by Satoshi Kon. ----more---- As our host goes over the amazingness that was Satoshi Kon, he also discusses the latest manga news, gets intr...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest episode of   "Dancing with the Stars" S29 E5 "80s Night"  and "Lovecraft Country" S1 Ep 9 "Rewind 1921" directed by Jeffery Nachmanoff as well as discuss the latest episode of masked singer S4E3 "Week 3" As our hosts discuss the controversial setting for "Lovecraft Country"'s T...

In this Halloween themed mini movie review, Xan and Gretta review the new Happy Madison film. So grab your thermos and enjoy as they review Hubie Halloween directed by Stephen Brill and starring Adam Sandler, Julie Bowen, Kevin James, Ray Liotta, Kenan Thompson, Rob Schneider, Steve Buscemi, Shaq and many other people.   ----more---- As our hosts discuss this mediocre Halloween movie, they also go...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is joined by Gretta as they review a relaxing manga about pet ownership and daily activities. So sit back and enjoy as they review "A Man & His Cat/ Ojisan to Neko" by Umi Sakurai. ----more---- As our hosts discuss the relatability of this story, they also compare it to other pet related manga, discuss the crazy news about Echiro Oda taking a break...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest episode of   "Dancing with the Stars" S29 E4 "Top 13"  and "Lovecraft Country" S1 Ep 8 "Jig-a-bobo" directed by Misha Green ----more---- As our hosts discuss the creepy nature of Topsy and Bobsy, they also debate the twisted ending of "Dancing With the Stars" and wonder where i...

In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review Podcast, Xan & Gretta begin their analysis of the newest anime series to come out for this fall season of 2020.  ----more---- From the spin-off of Rumiko Takahashi's "Inuyasha" to an anime dedication to the personification of railway stations, our intrepid hosts start off the season discussing eight new shows. Stay tuned for our part 2, where they discuss...

In This episode, Xan & Gretta review the twenty third adaptation of a classic Alexandre Dumas story that created the revenge genre. So prepare for revenge as they review the 2002 action drama Revenge film The Count of Monte Cristo, directed by Kevin Reynolds and starring Jim Caviezel, Guy Pearce, Richard Harris, James Frain, Dagmara Dominczyk, Luis Guzman, Michael Wincott and Henry Cavil  ----more...

In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review, Xan & Special guest Darius Washington (twitter @Dwashington999) discuss the second five episode of the new Wit Studio Anime series Great Pretender directed by Hiro Kaburagi and released in the US by Netflix. ----more---- As they go over the second story arc of this amazing anime series, they discuss the many visual refences to other animation studios, th...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that does something very unique for the genre but then adds a harem element to it. Either way, sit back and enjoy as he review Arifureta: From Commonplace to World's Strongest/Arifureta Shokugyō de Sekai Saikyō by RoGa and adapted from the light novel by Ryo Shirakome ----more---- As our host reviews this cool manga adaptation, he also discusses the last two we...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this  episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest episode of three television Shows First they discuss the Disney themed third episode of "Dancing with the Stars" Ep 29 E3 "Disney Night" Then they discuss the truly intersteller themed episode of "Lovecraft Country" S1E7 "I Am" directed by Charlotte Sieling and finally they tal...

In this Twentith Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Gretta and Xan get to talk about the James Bond film that was the final film for Desmond Llewelyn 's Q. So enjoy as they review the 1999 James Bond Film The World is Not Enough directed by Michael Apted and starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench, Samantha Bond,...

It's Time For TV TUESDAY   In this extra late episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss several television Programs.  They start the episode by discussing The 29th Season Premire of "Dancing with the Stars" and it's second episode S29 Ep 1 "First Dance" & Ep 2 "First Elimination"   Then They review the latest "Lovecraft Country" episode s1 E6 "Meet me in Daegu" dir...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about unrequited love, awkward hookups and funny coincidences. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Domestic Girlfriend/Domestic na Kanoko" by Kei Sasuga ----more---- As our host talks about this weird love triangle manga, he talks about the latest news and the new manga that was released today.  emember to follow us @spiraken on Tw...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta  start off by reviewing "Lovecraft Country" S1E5: "Strange Case" directed by Cheryl Dunye. Then they get to review the fifth episode of "The Umbrella Academy" S2E5 "Valhalla" directed by Tom Verica. ----more---- As our hosts discuss the insanity behind these episodes, they also...

In this nineteenth Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Gretta and Xan get to talk about a James Bond film that focuses on the media and invisible boats. So enjoy as they review the 1997 James Bond Film Tomorrow Never Dies directed by Roger Spottiswoode and starring Hugh Bonneville, Julian Fellowes, Colin Salmon, Desmond Llewelyn, Gotz Otto, Ricky Jay, Joe Don Baker, Judi Den...

In This episode, Xan reviews a coming of age manga set in an art college and focuses on finding your purpose. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Honey & Clover/Hachimitsu to Kurōbā" by Chica Umino   ----more---- As our host discusses this unique manga, he also goes over its anime adaptation, rants about the latest news and hypes up the latest manga to come out.  Remember to follow us @spiraken o...