Spiraken Review Podcast

In this, the 99th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan & Baz get to review the 2014 comic book inspired sci fi adventure comedy, Guardians of the Galaxy, directed by James Gunn and starring Chris Pratt, Zoe Saldona, Bradley Cooper, Vin Diesel, Dave Batista, Lee Pace, and a special cameo by Stan Lee.     Also enjoy as Baz talks about the awesome nature of the music, Xan describes the origin of...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan reviews an American Classic, so sit back and enjoy as we talk about F. Scott Fitzgerald's "The Great Gatsby" ----more---- as Xan talks about the culture significants of this book, let us know what you think about it in the comments below. Check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan covers the complete works of Celebrated author, Edgar Allen Poe ----more---- Besides discussing a brief biography of Edgar Allen Poe, Xan also goes over the various genres that Poe influenced. Check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us Either way check out the website and leave a c...

In this long awaited episode of the Spiraken Manga Review Podcast ,Xan is joined by a new co host, Sukiharu. So sit back and relax as they Review Kuroko no Basket by Tadatoshi Fujimaki and Fruits Basket by Natsuki Takaya ----more---- They also discuss upcoming events, the greatness of manga and why Momiji is the best character in "Furuba" Hope you enjoy. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Can Do by...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan is joined by Baz as they review a classic sci fi story which has influenced many modern Science Fiction Games. So sit back and relax as they review Larry Niven's "Ringworld" ----more---- Besides discussing the influences this book has had on the sci fi world, Baz comments on who Larry Niven can sue and Xan talks abo...

In this fantastical Book Review episode, Xan reviews an amazing Children's book brought to us by First Second Company. So sit back and relax as Xan tells a story of a most curious house that is "Julia's House For Lost Creatures" written and illustrated by Ben Hatke This adorable story intrigues the heart and inspires the soul. So if you have a chance, pick it up at your local book store.  Hope you...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan reviews a controversial book that was very influential on modern fiction. So sit back and relax as he reviews Ray Bradbury's "Fahrenheit 451" ----more---- Besides discussing a bit of the controversey behind this classic, Xan discusses some of the meaning behind the book. check out what we are reading next at the spi...

In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan tells you about his experiences and adventures attending the 21st OTAKON at the Baltimore Convention Center in  Baltimore, MD from August 8 through 10th The  Best Cosplay  Xan Saw at The Convention. Sonochee from Redline     for more pictures, check out our flickr album for otakon 2014      So besides talking about some of the great events happ...

In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz finish out our prequel series to Spiraken's Anime Corner as they review an insanely creative, fun and addictive series about alternate worlds and playing games, so sit back and relax as they review AIE's "No Game No Life" ----more---- Our hosts do something a bit unorthodox as they actually review the entire series in small chunks, so this is a pretty long...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode, Xan gets a little wacky as he reviews that comical fantasy book "Raising Steam" by Terry Pratchett ----more---- Besides discussing a bit of the legacy of the Discworld series, Xan also discusses  the bizarre nature of Terry Pratchett's work and how awesome is this series. Check out what we are reading next at the spirak...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the podcast,Xan reviews an award winning historical fiction novel in Arthur Goldman's "Memoirs of A Geisha ----more---- Besides discussing a bit of the legacy behind this classic, Xan discusses what if its right to do something if you are able to. check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or em...

In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz join a secret group as they review a pseudo realistic story of lost memories, conspiracies and super phones, so sit back and relax as they review Production IG's "HIgashi no Eden/ Eden of the East" ----more---- Our hosts go through the awesomeness of this series as well as discuss things like, how the sub is, how the art style of the series is and more imp...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast,Xan reviews a class work of Horror Science Fiction in Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein" ----more---- Besides discussing a bit of the legacy behind this classic, Xan discusses what if its right to do something if you are able to. check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast,Xan goes to a more depressing part of American History, as he reviews "The Grapes of Wrath" by John Steinbeck ----more---- He talks about how it shows us the high cost of the American Dream, and how all we can do is hope for the best in the worst of circumstances,. check out what we are reading next at...

In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz geek out a bit as they review another recent anime hit. This one takes the magical girl concept, mixes it with a Shonen fighting series and throws in Fashion, so sit back and relax as they review Studio Trigger's "Kill La Kill" ----more---- Our hosts go through the awesomeness of this series as well as discuss things like, how the sub is, how the art style...

In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan and Baz talks about their awesome weekend at at the Garden State Exhibition Center in  Somerset, NJ from June 6  through 8th The  Best Cosplay  Xan Saw at The Convention. Inferno Cop! ----more---- Link with a homemade Mirror Shield The attendees of the Post Apocalypse Panel. Senketsu Studio Trigger Baz and our New Friend Matt Nudist Beach! Look...

In this episode ,Xan reviews another Lewis Caroll interpretiation, this one dealing with "Cyberland, so relax as he reviews Cyber Alice & Inabe Kun by Kusaka Shinya ----more---- He talks about how mediocre, this style of story is, and why this rips off so many other stories. Remember to check out our indiegogo Campaign and Hope you enjoy the episode. Music For Episode: Intro Music - Workweary Worl...

In this supplemental episode, Xan and Baz are joined by newcomer,Caz as they review the recent hit sensation action horror anime series by Hajime Isayama "Shingeki no Kyojin/Attack on Titan" ----more---- Besides Cas rambling on about the titan's hair, our intrepid hosts talk about the violence and uber gore in this amazing series, and how much better this anime looks then its manga predecessor. We...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Liz gets to talk about a boy and an unusual mystery as she reviews the Whitbread Book of the Year winning novel "The Curious Incident of The Dog In The Night-Time" by Mark Haddon ----more---- She discusses how creative and introspective a book about a child with aspergers can be, she goes over the var...

Oh My Goodness, From lands far away, an old friend has returned. In this great episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, May-San returns to review a manga and Xan also reviews one. so sit back and relax as they review the great sequel manga Twin Knight  by Osamu Tezuka and a cool sci fi manga Twin Spica by Kou Yaginuma ----more---- While there is lots of talk about Osamu Tezuka and the great quality o...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Xan gets to talk about vampires and the far distant future as he reviews the Sci Fi light novel "Vampire Hunter D" by Hidayuki Kikuchi ----more---- He talks about how creative and silly a book about trying to sabotage your life can be, he goes over the various reviews of this book and lets us know wha...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a slightly original take on zombieism, Life Is Dead by KOIZUMI Tomohiro ----more---- He also talks about our upcoming panels at AnimeNext in Somerset, NJ, as well as our upcoming Kickstarter. Check them out and Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Main Theme ( Reifu Izu Deed OST ), Ending Music - Zombie by The Cranberries ( No Nee...

In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Baz and Xan geek out over their love on Ninja movies as they review the 2009 Ninja action movie, Ninja Assassin directed by James McTeigue and starring Rain, Naomie Harris, Ben Miles, Lee Joon and the awesomeness that is Sho Kosugi Baz relaxes up on his tangents as he embraces the violence of this movie. There is also discussion about Rain's legal issues,...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Baz and Xan listen to peer pressure and go with the crowd as they review that popular Dark Fantasy manga Attack on Titan/ Shingeki no Kyojin by Hajime Isayama ----more---- They also get off topic as Baz keeps referencing the anime, they discuss their plans for an upcoming Indigogo campaign, remind everyone about their appearance at Animenext and discus...

In this supplemental episode, Xan, Raze & Lethal  go a bit old school as they review the classic Martial Arts Comedy RomanceAnime series by Rumiko Takahashi "Ranma 1/2" ----more---- Besides talking about our new mascot Genma the Plush, they also talk about the story and how great the show is. If you enjoyed this anime review and want us to review more, check out the website and leave a comment or...