Spiraken Review Podcast

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Xan gets a little existential as he reviews "How I Became Stupid" by Martin Page ----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 what is going to be reviewed next. check out what we are...

It's the Return of May-san!!! In this special mini episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and May-san give their initial reactions to Captain America- The Winter Soldier ----more---- As with our other mini reviews, this is not an official review with a rating, but we do cover how the actors did, how it affects the other marvel movies, ask who will play Dr. Strange in his film and announce a new con...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Lethal gets to review her first manga by the All powerful Osamu Tezuka, meanwhile Xan reviews another magical girl series. So enjoy as they review MW by Osamu Tezuka and Kaitou Saint Tail by Megumi Tachikawa   There is also philosophical debates about life and religion, talk about boobs, conspiracy theories, and references to several other manga. Hope...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Baz reviews a book which has more tangents then he usually comes up with so laugh as he reviews  "Should You Be Laughing At This" by H. Daagsson ----more---- He talks about how random and weird the book is, he reads some comments and lets us know what is going to be reviewed next. check out what we ar...

In this podcast, listen as one of the many podcasters at spiraken.com goes off on a variety of topics from the current week. No holds barred feels about these topics, so sit back and relax as in this episode,  Baz rants about racism, stereotypical commercials and other random things. He is also joined by our rookie co host New Girl 2.0, who talks about Swag, and more importantly, Xan actually has...

We are taking a moment to be serious and discuss a very important topic. So for this episode, Baz and Xan talk about Autism and Autism Awareness. ----more---- If you are interested in learning more about autism from a mangaka's point of view, check out "With The Light: Raising An Autistic Child" by Keiko Tobe. Its a manga that is a simultaneously poignant and heartwarming story of a young mother a...

In This Supplimental, we talk about the new Sailor Moon Anime and offer a giveaway for a special signed series. hope you enjoy ----more---- Music For Episode: Background Music - Oseh Shalom by Sam Glason ( La Haille), Background Music - Am Isreal Ire by Sam Glason ( La Haile), Background Music -It's Raining Men by Geri Halliwell ( Bridget Jones' Diary 2 OST), Background Music - Lullaby by Brahm (C...

In This awesome episode of Spiraken's Con Review, Xan talks about his experiences of Anime Boston 2014 at the Hynes ConventionCenter in Boston,MA from March 21 through 23th The First Cosplayers Xan Saw at The Convention. San and the Forest Spirit from Mononoke Hime ----more---- Hug Me I'm Scared An amazing Kamen Rider Cosplayer Attack on Titan is Still really popular A Mother Daughter cosplay team...

. In this podcast, listen as one of the many podcasters at spiraken.com goes off on a variety of topics from the current week. No holds barred feels about these topics, so sit back and relax as in this episode,  Baz rants about The death of Fred Phelps, New Spiderman Trailer, Selfies, The situation in the Ukraine, Free College for ohio, the english language and a few other topics. He is also joine...

In This Supplimental Episode, Xan & Baz expand their mind as they review that amazing Anime series by Studio Trigger "Inferno Cop" ----more---- Besides talking about the ultraviolence, terrible artwork and the craziness of Inferno Cop, our intrepid hosts promote a contest for Cosplayers at Anime Next 2014. If you enjoyed this anime review and want us to review more, check out the website and leave...

 In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Baz and Xan drunkenly attempt to review this Philip K. Dick Adaptation from 1995, Screamers directed by Christian Duguay and starring Peter Weller, Roy Dupuis & Jennifer Rubin Listen as our intrepid hosts talk about the terrible acting, the amazing special effects, the pro cigarette message, and the paranoia behind Philip K. Dick's writing. ----more---- P...

Hello ladies and gents, boys and girls, reds, blues and all you good folk of the Spiraken community! We’re back discussing your eventually go-to devices for all the entertainment you could want. In this episode, Raze and Xan review the long delayed Sci Fi Action Horror game "Aliens Colonial Marines" If you want to play Simpsons Tapped Out with Xan, his friendiD is "Alexdvillan". Please Add Him. Al...

Xan is so pumped for this episode. In It, he and raze review two mecha series. One is a classic series by that amazing MangaKa, Go Nagai and the other is by Tsutomu Nihei. So get psyched as our intrepid hosts review Shin Getter Robo and Knights of Sidonia ----more---- There is also discussion about mech series, the insanity of Go Nagai, The Jet Li film, The One and other random comments. Hope you...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Xan peruses a paranormal Romance Series from 2011 edited by Mitzi Szereto, "Red Velvet & Absinthe" He discusses what he enjoyed about the book, reads some comments and lets us know what is going to be reviewed next. check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us Either w...

Due to a demand for us to cover current events, We've added a new segment to www.spiraken.com. Our current events rant podcast. In this podcast, listen as one of the many podcasters at spiraken.com goes off on a variety of topics from the current week. No holds barred feels about these topics, so sit back and relax as in this episode  Baz rants about Justin Beiber, the current situation in the Ukr...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan & Lethal review some intriguing thought provoking manga brought to us by Vertical Inc. So, sit back and relax as they review 7 Billion Needles by Nobuaki Tadano and Utsubora - The Story of A Novelist by Asumiko Nakamura ----more---- They also discuss deadlines, upcoming conventions, murder mysteries and various games they are playing Hope you enjoy...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Xan philosophizes about the humanist heart felt novel from 2008 by Garth Stein, "The Art Of Racing In The Rain" He discusses what he enjoyed about the book and lets us know what is going to be reviewed next. check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us Either way check...

In this episode, Baz stops by to be weirded out as he and Xan review that Slice of Life Parody manga Watashi ga Motenai no wa do Kangaetemo Omaera ga Warui! by Nico Tanigawa They also talk a little about chinese food, visual novels, Hulkamania, Valentine's Day, and why its not important to be popular. Hope you enjoy Music For Episode: Intro Music -Watashi ga Motenai no wa dō Kangaetemo Omaera ga W...

Since We had such a great response to our "Space Dandy" review episode, we decided to try for a repeat performance so after debating about different series, Xan, Lethal, Raze & Baz watched the first episode of Psychopass After watching the pilot, They each had different opinions on if it was good or not, but they all agree the gun is pretty awesome. Besides talking about the ultraviolence, the inc...

Hello ladies and gents, boys and girls, reds, blues and all you good folk of the Spiraken community! We’re back discussing your eventually go-to devices for all the entertainment you could want. In this episode, Raze and Xan review a game inspired album called "The String Arcade" Meanwhile Lethal spends the majority of the episode trying to play "Flappy Bird" and fails at it If you want to play Si...

In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Raze, Lethal & Baz plan with Xan to review the Action Drama Prison Movie from 2013 , The Escape Plan directed by Mikael Hafstrom and starring Sylvestor Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, Jim Caviezel, Vinnie Jones, Vincent D'Onofrio, Amy Jones and Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson While Most of our hosts attempt to discuss the film rationally, one of them sticks to t...

In this episode of Spiraken Movie Review, Baz returns from his hiatus to help Xan solve a mystery as they review the Film Noir inspired movie from 2005 , Brick directed by Rian Johnson and starring Joseph Gordan Levitt, Nora Zehetner, Emilie de Ravin, Noah Fleiss, Matt O' Leary, Lukas Haas, and Richard Roundtree Surprisingly, there are not that many tangents in this episode, but there is discussio...

Welcome to the another installment of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this episode of the new podcast, Lethal talks about a historical fiction book from 2002 by L.A. Meyer, "Bloody Jack" She discusses what she enjoyed about the book and lets us know what is going to be reviewed next. check out what we are reading next at the spiraken book club page or email us Either way check out the website and leave...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to review a Sci Fi Opera series, which makes him feel manly, so sit back and relax as he reviews Cobra by Buichi Terasawa ----more---- He also discusses Spiraken's plans for Spreadshirt.com and why the psycho gun is awesome. Hope you enjoy Ed Chavez cosplaying as Cobra Music For Episode: Intro Music -Kizudarake no Yume by Yoko Takahashi ( Cobr...

Welcome to the First Episode of THE SPIRAKEN BOOK CLUB. In this pilot episode of the new podcast, Xan discusses the 1895 classic science fiction novel by H.G. Wells, "The Time Machine" He discusses what he enjoyed about the book and reads a few comments. 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 comment or email us a...