Spiraken Review Podcast

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta go back to form as they review two television shows. So because of that our hosts start off by reviewing "The Umbrella Academy" S2 E4 "The Majestic 12" directed by Tom Verica and then they do a deep dive into the latest episode of "Lovecraft Country" S1 E4 "A History of Violence...

In this podcast, Xan discusses a unique coming of age story that involves books and discussion about ess ee cross. So enjoy as he reviews "O Maidens in your Savage Season/Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo" by Mari Okada and illustrated by Nao Emoto. ----more---- As our host goes over this very different manga, He also discusses the craziness of the main characters, the huge amount of manga news thi...

In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review, Xan & Special guest Doug from Animecons.tv discuss the first five episode of the new Wit Studio Anime series Great Pretender directed by Hiro Kaburagi and released in the US by Netflix. ----more---- Our intrepid hosts also discuss the new Transformers series, War for Cybertron: Siege as well as the latest incarnation of the Muppets in Muppets Now.  Even...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta not only discuss the latest episode of Lovecraft Country   S1E3 "Holy Ghost" directed by Daniel Sackheim   but they also review the Bingeworthy new season of Aggretsuko season 3   *and yes we know this is an anime series but we counted it as a tv show this week, it's our podcast...

In this crazy episode, Xan reviews a romance horror manga that is kinda crazy. So enjoy as he reviews "Yakedo Shoujo" by Kantetsu with art by Satomi Yuu ----more---- As our host discusses the mehness behind this twisted story, he also discusses the official response from the act-age manga artist on the manga series cancellation/ circumstances involving the series writer,as well as the new manga ti...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta start a new series, so Enjoy as they Review The First and Second Episodes of "Lovecraft Country"   S1E1"Sundown" directed by Yann Demange   S1E2 "Whitey's On The Moon" directed by Daniel Sackheim. They also get to review the season 2/Possibly series finale for NOS4A2 S2E10 "Bats...

In this episode, Xan reviews a coming of age manga that takes place in an agricultural high school. Is it any good. Grab some overalls, sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Silver Spoon/Gin no Saji" written by Hiromu Arakawa. ----more---- As he goes over the main message of this manga, our intrepid host also goes over all the insane news from this week and wonders when will things in this world get b...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Xan and Gretta go over the Penultimate Episode of NOS4A2 season 2 S2E9 "Welcome to Christmasland" directed by Toa Frasier as well as discuss the second episode of The Umbrella Academy's Second Season. "The Frankel Footage" directed by Stephen Surjik. ----more---- As our hosts talks about these...

In this eighteenth Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Gretta returns to help Xan discuss the First of the Pierce Brosnon Era Bond films. How does it stack against the 17 previous films? Well grab a martini, start clicking a pen and enjoy as they review the 1995 James Bond Film Goldeneye directed by Martin Campbell and starring  Sean Bean Izabella Scorupco Famke Janssen Judi...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga adaptation of a light novel that shows what would happen if a dragon went against a tank. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Gate: Jieitai Kano Chi nite, Kaku Tatakaeri/ Gate: Thus the Japanese Self-Defense Force Fought There" written by Takumi Yanai and illustrated by Satoru Sao. ----more---- As our intrepid host reviews this manga, he goes over his feelings of...

It's Tuesday so that means time to talk about TV Shows! welcome to Spiraken's Television Tuesday ----more---- In this episode, Gretta and Xan discuss the Season One Finale of DC's Stargirl, "Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E. pt 2" S1E13 directed by Greg Beeman   The latest Episode of NOS4A2, "Chris Mcqueen" directed by Chris Mcqueen The First season of Netflix's The Babysitters Club Adaptation The Babysitters...

In this episode, Xan reviews a perverted comedy that says it is about heroes but it really isn't. Find out as he reviews "RaW Hero" by Akira Hiramoto. ----more---- As our host rants about the insane premise of this manga, he also wonders why Hiramoto sensei didn't release this as a Doujinshi, rants about the latest manga news and hypes up his panels at the online Animenext this year.  Remember to...

It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!! Welcome to Television Tuesday. In this episode, Gretta Returns (YAY) to help Xan talk about some of the latest shows to come out this week. First they talk about the latest episode of NOS4A2  "Cripple Creek" S2 ep 7 directed by Tricia Brock. Then they discuss the penultimate episode of Stargirl Season 1 "Stars & S.T.R.I.P.E pt 1" S1E12 dire...

In this episode, Xan reviews a super popular and funny slice of life series. So sit back and enjoy as he review "Yotsuba&!" by Kiyohiro Azuma. ----more---- As he reviews this manga, he goes in depth on the unique nature of this manga as well as the immense news out of the SDCC@home online event. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please...

It's Tuesday! So Time for Spiraken Television Tuesday In this dramatic episode, Xan talks about the latest episodes of NOS4A2 and DC's Stargirl. First he talks about NOS4A2 S1 ep 6 "The Hourglass" directed by Hanelle Culpepper He also discusses the shocking new Star Girl S1 Episode 11 "Shining Knight" directed by Jennifer Phang. While not going into too many spoilers, our host goes over the big re...

In This episode, Xan reviews a fun shonen manga that is part school drama, part overpowered Shounen Protagonist and part demon world antics. So grab your school pin and enjoy as he reviews "Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun/Mairimashita! Iruma-kun" by Osamu Nishi. ----more---- As our host reviews this popular series, he discusses the awesome nature of Clara's Infinite Pockets, the bizarre nature...

It's Tuesday! So its time to talk about some Television Shows!!! WELCOME TO SPIRAKEN TELEVISION TUESDAY!!!! In this episode Xan talks about the latest episodes of NOS4A2 & DC's Stargirl. ----more---- First he talks about NOS4A2 S2 Ep5 "Bruce Wayne McQueen" Directed by Hanelle Culpepper. After that he discusses Stargirl S1 ep 10 "Brainwave Jr." directed by Andi Armaganian. As our host talks about t...

In this seventeenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan is joined by Doug Wilder of Animecons.tv as they review one of the most violent and revenge filled bond films of all time. Is it a good end off for Timothy Dalton ? well sit back and find out as they review the 1989 James Bond Film, License To Kill directed by John Glen and starring Robert Brown, Desmond...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that names all of its characters after famous literary figures. So enjoy, as he reviews the action mystery manga series "Bungo Stray Dog" written by Kafka Asagiri and illustrated by Sango Harukawa. ----more---- As our host goes over the unique nature of the characters in this manga, he also goes over the latest manga news and new releases.   Remember to follow...

It's Tuesday! So its time to talk about some Television Shows!!! WELCOME TO SPIRAKEN TELEVISION TUESDAY!!!! In this episode, Xan goes it alone as he discusses the latest episode in three awesome shows from this week.  First he discusses the latest episode of Nos4A2 S2E4 "The Lake House" directed by Craig McNeill He also gives a super brief non spoiler review of the final two episode of season 1 of...

In This espionage filled episode, Xan reviews a fun manga that is one part "Mr & Mrs Smith" and one part Parenting 101. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Spy x Family" by Tatsuya Endo. ----more----As our awesome host discusses the crazy antics of the forger family, he also goes over all the news from the three online conventions this weekend, rants about the new releases and talks alot. Remembe...

It's Tuesday, So let's talk about some tv shows. It's Spiraken's Television Tuesday! In this informative episode, Xan once again is solo as he discusses the latest episode of "NOS4A2", "Snowpiercer", and "DC's Stargirl". "NOS4A2" S2 E2 "The Night Road" directed by Craig McNeil "Snowpiercer" S1E8 "These Are His Revolutions" directed by Everardo Gout. "Stargirl" S1E8 "Shiv part 2" directed by Geary...

In this crazy episode of the podcast, Xan reviews a strange magical boy episode that is horrific and violent. So grab a coin, and prepare to see weirdness as he reviews "Glepnir" by Sun Takeda. ----more---- As our host reacts to this furry inspired manga, he also wonders why would Sun Takeda come up with this series, ponders where this could go, and does anyone else feel that this manga is very po...

It's Tuesday! So its time to talk about some Television Shows!!! WELCOME TO SPIRAKEN TELEVISION TUESDAY!!!! In this episode, Xan goes it alone as he discusses the latest episode in three awesome shows from this week.  First he discusses the latest episode of Nos4A2 "Good Father" S2 E2 directed by John Shiban. Then he geeks out about the latest episode of Snowpiercer  "The Universe is Indifferent"...

In this episode, Xan reviews a Josei manga anthology that focuses on romances occurring on or near train stations. So grab your suicaa card, sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Maiden Railways" by Asumiko Nakamura. ----more---- As our host goes over the author's obsession with the Odawara Line, he also goes over the amazing art style, the confusing narrative and wonders what he does not get about th...