Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, John Paul/Fightbait of www.fightbait.com joins Xan inThe final installment of the month of dope. This theme month goes out with a bang as they review the college comedy, How High directed by Jesse Dylan and starring Method Man and Redman Besides the movie, Xan and Fightbait also talk about Eminem's newest Cd , what kind of sick individual would smoke t...

In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan delves into the mind of an indentured servant as he reviews the shonen supernatural manga Black Butler by Yana Toboso ----more---- He also discusses Spiraken's plans for the upcoming Sakura Matsuri as well as what is a butler exactly and why do they butle. Hope You Enjoy this episode Music For Episode: Background Music -La Gardenia by Kalafina (Kur...

In this, the one hundred and Twenty Fifth Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan takes it solo as he discusses the end of Tokyo pop and reviews the high school comedy manga series Sayonara Zetsubo Sensei by Kōji Kumeta ----more---- There is also talk of who will be at the Sakura Matsuri at the BBG and what Xan thinks of Panty & Stocking the anime series.. Either way Hope You Enjoy this episode...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Timbo assists Xan as they enter the Third installment of Spiraken's Second Theme Month of 2011, The Month of Dope. They decide to mellow out from the heaviness of the last two episodes with a fun little stoner comedy adventure Up In Smoke, Directed by Tommy Chong and starring Cheech Marin, Tommy Chong, and a plethora of other actor. Besides the review,...

In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Timbo review manga as Bellchan adds color commentary. Listen as Timbo reviews the Shojo Fantasy series Ayashi no Ceres by Yuu Watase and Xan reviews the comedy drama Manwha My Loveable Fatty by Lee Hee Jeong   ----more---- There is also discussion about Freakazoid, how America makes you fat, the current state of comic books, and why Karaoke is...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke continue The Second Theme Month of 2011, The Month of Dope with a reinterpretation of Hunter S. Thompson's brilliant/insane novel about excess, violence, insanity, and Las Vegas as they review the 1998 movie, Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, Directed by Terry Gilliam and starring Johnny Depp, Benicio Del Toro, Tobey Maguire, Christopher Mel...

In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns from his experience in the Re-Cloninator as he assists Xan in reviewing the Sci Fi Comedy Harem Series Saber Marionette J by Satoru Akahori and illustrated by Tsukasa Kotobuki and Yumisuke Kotoyoshi ----more---- Our intrepid hosts also discuss the paradigm shift occurring at malls, the recent outbreak of news from Japan, and Kal's impending...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, The Second Theme Month of 2011 begins. So Listen as Xan and Deke start off The Month of Dope with an exploratory film into The Counterculture and the Myth of the American Dream as they review the 1969 movie Easy Rider, Directed and Starring Dennis Hopper and Peter Fonda. It also has Jack Nicolson and a guest appearance by Phil Spectre. As they examine...

In this supplimental episode, Xan, Deke, and Kal discuss the change that is needed to make this world a better a place.. no seriously they speak about why gamers should enjoy playing Call of Duty Black ops, the joys of sex, and various other things hope you enjoy

In this Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan evaluates the negative aspects of controlling relationships as he reviews the shojo romance drama series Hot Gimmick by Miki Aihara As he reviews this manga, Xan discusses the negative aspects of Abusive Relationships and some of those lost in The Great Tokyo Earthquake of 2011. Note, The Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and all of the co-hosts do not co...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke are joined by the long awaited Jubbs as they review the Horror Action Super hero-ish 19912 movie Darkman, directed by Sam Raimi and starring Liam Neeson, Larry Drake, Francis Mcdermitt and Ted Raimi. Besides the topic at hand, three emails are reviewed, discussions of what type of goon uses a wooden leg machine gun, and other subjects are...

In this episode , Deke and Xan go on a zany adventure as the review the 1982 comedy, Doctor Detroit directed by Michael Pressman and starring Dan Aykroyd, Howard Hesseman, Donna Dixon and Fran Dresher. They also spend over half the podcast answering one email, and discuss the merits of Phil Spector hair. Check it out Please send us any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better...

In this Emergency Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-Chan react to the Tsunami and Earthquake, which hit Japan, on March 11th 2011. Besides going over the basic information on the disaster, Spiraken implores you to donate Either to the Redcross (text REDCROSS to 90999) or to the Salvation Army (text JAPAN to 80888). Pray for things to look up in japan and hope for the...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Timbo returns to reviews the historical action Vietnam war era manga , Apocalypse Meow/Cat S#!t One by Motofumi Kobayashi, meanwhile Xan is infected by his sci fi horror manga Parasyte by Hitoshi Iwaaki   ----more---- However, the majority of the episode is from a very long and drawn out email where 20 questions are asked. Are they relevant to this epi...

In this episode , Timbo and Xan go on an existential roller coaster ride in this Neo Noir Sci/fi film, Dark City directed by Alex Proya and starring Rufus Sewell, William Hurt, Jennifer Connoly and Richard O Brien Besides the plot and characters, our hosts discuss the origin of automats, the quality of alien abductions, the appeal of Jazz clubs, Xan's attention to detail and the Harvey Birdman Dri...

We've reached 120 episodes on the Spiraken Manga Review, So it is a cause for Celebration. So in this episode, Bell returns to give her long awaited review of Mushishi by Yuki Urushibara, while Xan reviews the comedy police series by Kōsuke Fujishima, You're Under Arrest   ----more----   Besides the reviews, Xan and Bell discuss news, talk about march and they talk about the state of Xan's Facial...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, We close out the month of Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys with a film possibly worthy of the fantasy genre. So kick back and relax and Xan, Deke and Kal, go through scene by scene and review the 1984 manly and barbarian-esqe fantasy film Conan the Destroyer, directed by Richer Fleischer and starring Sarah Douglas (wasn't she in Superman 2),...

In the 31st episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, The month of Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys continues with its third film to be reviewed. Xan and Deke Delve Deep into the mystical and Fantasy world of Ridley Scott in this 1984 fantasy film, Legend directed by Ridley Scott and starring Tom Cruise, Mia Sara, and Tim Curry There is also much discussion about Ridley Scott's obsession wit...

In the one hundred and nineteenth Episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal reviews the Sequel to a Harem comedy manga reviewed in ep 18, Girl Saurus DX by Kei Kusunoki, which Xan gets to review the prison action sci/fi series Deadman Wonderland by Jinsei Kataoka   ----more----   They also discuss the current season of Smallville and Kal tries to pull a prank on Xan. Hope You Enjoy   Music For Epi...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Kal continue the Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys Theme month with its second installment. They review the 1980's Cult Classic Fantasy Film Dragonslayer directed by Matthew Robbins and starring Peter MacNicol, Caitlin Clark, Ralph Richarson, Sydney Bromley and Ian McDiarmid Kal and Xan also babble on about Helen Slater, the upcoming G...

In this, the 29th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke kick off the Swords, Sorcery, and Sweaty Shirtless Guys Theme month with a bang as they review the Arthurian legend retold in the film, Excalibur directed by John Boorman and starring Nigel Terry, Helen Mirren, Nicholas Clay, Patrick Stewart and Liam Neesan Other topics discussed in this episode include how to construct a round t...

In this action packed episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke review the vastly popular Shonen Series, Groove Adventure Rave/Rave Master by Hiro Mashima, while Xan proves his worth as he examines the Burning Passion of a Giant Robot Series that is , Mazinger Z by Go Nagai,   ----more---- Besides geeking out about Rocket Punches, Missile Punches, and other robot attacks, our hosts discuss the jo...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Bell Chan review a romantic comedy from 2011  No Strings Attached, directed by Ivan Reitman and starring Ashton Kutcher, Natalie Portman, Kevin Kline and Cary Elwes Also on topic is what makes a romantic couple have chemistry, why one should never date their child's ex, the purpose of a period mix and the state of Xan's facial hair and hair len...

In this Special Suppliemental episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Bell-chan review a DVD promo that was sent to them by BAM! Entertainment for an upcoming Anime Series "Durarara!" bythe  Creator of Baccano! , Ryohgo Narita That's right fans, Xan and Bell go through and explain their reactions and feelings about the talked about series and the English dub of it. Besides that, they also di...

In this episode, Xan and Deke review a movie which is high octane insanity and hilarity, the R-rated movie, Crank directed by Mark Neveldine and starring Jason Statham, Amy Smart, and Jose Pablo Cantillo. Our hosts are hopped up on sugar in this episode, so some parts may seem incomprehendable but it makes sense...to them at least. Besides the movie, they talk about Bandai's obsession with Gundam,...