Spiraken Review Podcast

It's Time For Another Xan Chat!!! ----more----   In this episode, Xan & Gretta drink coffee, go over the boredom being stuck at home, talk about their favorite shows from spring anime 2020 and  wonder why Xan once again mistook Gretta's coffee for his own. Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter, @spiraken on Instagram, and Check out our Youtube Page. Also if you would kindly, please go to  www...

It's Time For Another XanChat!!! Spiraken's random rant podcast, where we talk about random things as we drink coffee, take a drive or do something else. ----more---- In this episode, Xan & Gretta drink coffee and worry about their cat drinking coffee, discuss their review copies of board games, ramble on about life, wonder why Xan keeps drinking the wrong coffee and other random things. Remember...

It's Time For Another XanChat!!! Spiraken's random rant podcast, where we talk about random things as we drink coffee, take a drive or do something else.   ----more---- In this episode, Xan & Gretta drink coffee and talk about extroverts dealing with being introverts during social distancing, bingeworthy Hulu shows according to a random list, why Xan keeps drinking the wrong coffee and other rando...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga that was nominated for this year's Manga Taisho Award. Is it worthy of the nomination? Grab your train pass and let's find out as he reviews "Skip to Loafer by Takamatsu Misaki. ----more---- as our intrepid host reviews this seinen manga, he also discusses the latest licenses Seven Seas Aquired, the rough nature of being a transfer student, and the new manga re...

In this Thirteenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a Bond movie rushed in order to compete with an unofficial Bond Film. Is it the Superior Film? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, Octopussy directed by John Glen and starring Vijay Amritraj, Walter Gotell, Michaela Clavell, Lois Maxwell, Robert Brown, Desmond Llewelyn...

In this nostalgic episode, Xan and Doug From animecons.tv talk about several retro anime series from before 2005. ----more---- While they discuss these classic series, they also discuss how they discovered these gems and how they influenced their love of anime. They also talk about awesome AMVs       During this time due to the Corona Virus, we will be trying to release a podcast as often as possi...

In this episode, Xan & Gretta review a shonen manga about being an otaku teacher who suffers from YD. Grab your favorite manga and enjoy as they review "Denpa Kyoushi/He is an Ultimate Teacher/ Ultimate Otaku Teacher" by Takeshi Azuma. ----more---- As our hosts review this ultimate manga, they also discuss the concept of having "YD", upcoming manga news and an awesome sketch up for auction. During...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a school life manga following the exploits of a masked main character. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Tanikamen" by Yokusaru Shibata. ----more---- As our host reviews this gag manga, he also goes over some of the major Manga Publisher Delays, the manga titles that are still being released and whether or not wearing a mask will get you...

In this Twelfth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review one of the more divisive Bond Films, where they combined two different Bond Short Stories to make this unique Film. Was it well executed? Sit back and find out as they review The James Bond Film, For Your Eyes Only directed by John Glen and starring Walter Gotell, Geoffrey Keen, Lois Maxwell,...

In this episode, Xan reviews a gambling manga that is confusing and different. Sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Gamblers' Parade" by Kazutaka Kodaka and illustrated by Atsushi Nakayama.  ----more---- As he reviews this manga about a raging anti gambling teacher, he also ponders on the state of physical manga releases and wonders what will be coming out next.  During this time due to the Corona Vi...

In this episode of the Spiraken Anime Review, Xan is joined by Doug from animecons.tv as they discuss the upcoming anime series that will be released for Spring 2020. ----more---- As our hosts discuss their expectations of this year, they also go over the various new series that excite them, and go over the conspiracy of what will happen now that everyone is home and able to binge watch most of th...

In this music filled episode of the Spiraken Anime Review, Xan & Gretta review the latest anime series by acclaimed director Shinichiro Watanabe in collaboration with Studio Bones. So sit back and relax as they review the Music based seinen anime series Carole & Tuesday ----more---- As our hosts discuss the unique nature of this spellbinding anime, they also discuss its origin, the real musicians...

in this Xanchat, our hosts discuss their recent obsession with Lego Builders and The Masked Singer ----more---- While our host feels some shame at admitting enjoying these shows, they share their enthusiasm for these addictive reality shows. Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on tinyurl.com/helpxan...

In this episode, Xan reviews a manga about prosthetic wearing crazy people fighting mascot headed murderers. How was it? Well sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Smokin' Parade" created by Jinsei Kataoka & illustrated by Kazuma Kondou.   ----more---- as our host reviews this strange manga, he is joined by Gretta as they go over the current manga news and the latest manga releases for the week.  Duri...

In this Xan Chat, Gretta and Xan talk about the various games they are playing to keep sane during this crazy time. hope you are keeping sane as well     Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. Let us know so we can do something about it. Rate us on tinyurl.com/helpxan, check out the facebook fan group Spiraken Movie Review, purchase some stuff from our a...

In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review Podcast, Xan & Gretta review the latest Masaaki Yuasa anime series. So grab your anime board and enjoy as they review Keep Your Hands off Eizouken!!   As they talk about this hyperactive anime series, they discuss the unique animation style, the great plot and if it is as awesome as people are saying. hope you enjoy   Please send us any comments concerns...

In this  Episode of Spiraken's Latest Podcast Show about nothing and everything "Tales From the XXXX" Xan and Gretta discuss the current situation facing the country...Social Distancing.   They also discuss how to keep yourself busy during this time, what not to do, and more importantly how to be safe. We hope that this entertaining episode is something that will keep you busy during this time. Be...

With "Social Distancing" becoming a part of our lives, Xan decided to revive an old podcast with a new twist. So enjoy as he is joined by Gretta to begin the new podcast "Spiraken's Bookshelf Corner", our new book review podcast of new and old books.  We begin this series with a classic book from 1813 that has become a staple in many people's homes. So grab a book and enjoy as we review the classi...

In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Reviews, Xan and Gretta review the latest anime to hit Netflix. So enjoy as they review BeaStars.   ----more---- As they compare this anime to its Source manga (which we reviewed in Spiraken Manga Review Ep 332), our hosts also debate on if this is better than "Zootopia", discuss it's Adult Nature and wonder why there are so many haters.   Please send us any com...

In this episode of the podcast, Xan and Gretta get a little bizarre as they discuss stands, invisible babies, thugs with pompadores and magic food. Prepare to return to the world of the Joestar family as they review "Jojo's Bizarre Adventure: Diamonds Are Unbreakable" by Hirohiko Araki. ----more---- As they review this manga, Xan also vents about the cancellation of Anime Boston, how long it has b...

In this mini movie review, Xan & Gretta review the newest Pixar film. One Part Road Trip and One Part Urban Fantasy, is this film a great animated film? Well Sit back and find out as our hosts review the 2020 film Onward, directed by Dan Scanlon and starring Tom Holland, Chris Pratt, Julia Louis-Dreyfus, and Octavia Spencer. ----more---- As our hosts review this unusual family film, they also disc...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan (with some special assistance by Gretta) review a new isekai manga series that is more about comiket than it is isekai works. Prepare to get major deja vu as they review " A Witch's Printing Press" written by Mochinchi and Illustrated by Yasuhiro Miyama ----more---- As our Podcasters discuss the relatability of this manga, they also discuss the sad...

In this episode, Xan and Gretta review a harem manga series that has a unique twist to it. So grab your calculator and or English Dictionary and enjoy as they review "Bokutachi wa Benkyō ga Dekinai" by Taishi Tsutsui. ----more---- As our hosts discuss this intriguing manga, they also compare it to other harem series, debate it's choice of ending and ponder if this is too derivative to be original....

In this eleventh installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review a space themed Spy film that has a very familiar plot to an earlier Bond Film. Prepare to have fun as they review the film loosely based on Ian Fleming's 1954 novel, Moonraker directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Blanche Ravalec, Irka Bochenko, Walter Gotell, Toshiro Suga, Lois Maxwell, Emi...

In this tenth installment of Spiraken Review Podcast's "Bond Marathon/Bond-o-Thon", Xan & Gretta review arguably the best Roger Moore Bond Film. Filled with submarine transforming cars, metal mouthed henchmen, aquatic lairs and some great action sequence, this one is a great ride. So enjoy as they review The Spy Who Loved Me, directed by Lewis Gilbert and starring Robert Brown, Lois Maxwell, Walte...