Spiraken Review Podcast

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke official reviews his first manga, the Lovecraftian Japanese horror story Uzumaki by Junji Ito, while Xan reviews the light hearted and hilarious Cat Manga, Neko Ramen by Kenji Sonish   ----more---- Also included in this episode is discussion about Garfield minus Garfield, spirals, father/son relationships , The Who, Tommy, Tron Legacy, Spider-Man'...

Hey listeners, It's another episode of the Spiraken Movie Review. In this episode, Xan and Deke review a crazy and tripped out 80s Sci/fi Comedy Movie, My Science Project directed by Jonathan R. Betuel and starring John Stockwell, Danielle von Zerneck, Fisher Stevens, Raphael Sbarge and Dennis Hopper Our Intrepid Hosts also discuss the probability of shrapnel killing someone, the mating habits of...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal discuss the finer points of psychology and imprisonment as they review two intriguing seinen manga, Homunculus by Hideo Yamamoto , and  Oldboy by Garon Tsuchiya ----more----   They also discuss the finer points of Trepanation, keeping oneself fit, the nutritional balance of chinese food, why being homeless is bad and the results of the firs...

Merry Christmas, It's time for our very special Christmas episode of the Spiraken Movie Review . And for you our listeners, Xan, Deke and Kal go all out and review one of the greatest Christmas Movies of All Time, Die Hard directed by John McTiernan and starring Bruce Willis, Reginald Veljohnson and Alan Rickman. For the first part of this episode Deke, Xan and Kal do their very first Spiraken Ema...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns to reviews the Insanely Popular shounen series Naruto by Masashi Kishimoto , meanwhile Xan continues his ongoing coverage of Hirohiko Araki's Insane, Psychotic and addictive manga series  Jojo's Bizarre Adventure by covering the Third Story Arc Stardust Crusaders ----more----   With a discussion of the New Censorship Law in Japan, various n...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Joseph "Odie" McConnell, The Director and creator of the upcoming film Kung Fu & Titties, returns as he and Xan, review one of the greatest Manga Live Action Film Adaptions of All Time, Riki-Oh, The Story of Ricky, directed by Ngai Kai Lam and starring Siu-Wong Fan, Mei Sheng Fan, and Ka-Kui Ho. This episode is filled with Violent Hero Goodness. If you...

In this somewhat short episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes it alone as he review the romantic comedy Dating Sim Parody manga The World God Only Knows by Tamiki Wakaki   ----more---- Besides this, Xan also talks about some news and Rambles on for a while. Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also check out our Forum to see what new contests are up. Hope You Enjoy Music...

It's a very special episode as we have a special guest host. Joseph "Odie" McConnell, The Director and creator of the upcoming film Kung Fu & Titties, joins Xan, Bell-Chan & Timbo as they review a Truly Horrific Film from 1988, Troll 2 directed by Claudio Fragasso and starring Jason Wright, Darren Ewing, Jason Steadman and several other people who have done nothing since this film.   Besides discu...

Yes Listeners, It's another Supplimental Episode. Xan is working hard to get christmas presents so here is the second of the three panel recordings from New York Comic Con 2010. Worry not, Ep 114 will be released soon. Either way, This is the Unique Manga Genre Panel from Oct 9th. Thanks to Erin and Noah of http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/ for their very interesting Manga Panel. Who knew th...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review ,Deke is released from the Re-Cloninator and Helps Xan review one of Disney's Most Experimental Films from the 1980's, The 1982 Cyberpunk, sci fi film, Tron directed by Steven Lisberger and starring Jeff Bridges, Bruce Boxlieter, and David Warner.   Deke, Xan and Ash also read some emails and comment on several intriguing concepts brought on from watchi...

In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Deke and Timbo join Xan as he goes over several things includign his review of the Steam Punk Detective Action manga Steam Detectives by Kia Asamiya ----more---- Deke adds his two cents on Ken Akamatsu's Failure of a free internet manga portal, the NYPD playing the Battle Ship Yamato Theme at the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, good music and Goldeneye...

Happy Thanksgiving, In this fun filled episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan is Joined by Zorro as they review that John Hughes holiday classic, Dutch starring Ed O' Neil, Ethan Embry, and Christopher Mcdonald Zorro also regals our audience with stories of his friend Roadkill ,Xan discusses restaurant cuisine, there is discussion on why goose down feather jackets are not good firework deterren...

In ep 112 of the Spiraken Manga Review, Kal returns to review a somewhat popular baseball manga Rookies by Masanori Morita , meanwhile Xan indulges in his high school zombie apocalypse series High School of the Dead by Daisuke Satō   ----more---- As an added bonus, Xan and Kal discuss the pros and cons of Ken Akamatsu's idea for a free manga portal as well as the various comic book movie news and...

In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan and Deke chat about many subjects from the state of Best Buy to various types of music before they get to the objective of this episode. So once they are done wasting time they review the 2003 rock comedy "The School of Rock" directed by Richard Linklater and starring Jack Black, Michael White, Sarah Silverman, Joan Cusak and several children. Bes...

In episode 111 of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan is back and he reviews that reinterpretation of Journey to the West (which is not Dragonball), The Fantasy Adventure manga Gensoumaden Saiyuki by Kazuya Minekura ----more----     This is a pretty quick episode so besides talking about the manga, Xan goes over NEWS! Yes we finally have news to talk about in the Manga World. If you want to know more,...

Groovy. In this episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke are assisted by Ash as they review a horror comedy splatstick masterpiece from 1992, Army of Darkness directed by Sam Raimi, Produced by Dino De Laurentis and starring Bruce Campbell . Sorry about the poor audio quality in this episode, the spiraken travel mic is on its last legs and Xan needs to purchase a new one. However if you...

In this, the one hundred and tenth episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, We introduce the long awaited co-host Timbo, as he and Xan review the Fantasy Horror Action manga , Berserk by Kentaro Miura and Fightbait makes an appearance to review Naoki Urasawa's intriguing character study series 20th Century Boys ----more----   Besides talking about these manga, there is discussion about comic book mov...

In this, the 17th episode of the Spiraken Movie Review, Xan and Deke poorly review a comic book based movie Tank Girl, directed by Rebecca Talala and Starring Lori Petty, Malcolm Mcdowell, Ice-T and Naomi Watts Now due to issues with Xan's laptop, this episode sounds a little bit static-y, so He apologizes in advance. Also in Retrospect, Xan and Deke feel a bit guilty about not really watching thi...

Happy Halloween! In this very special episode of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan talks about this final installment of the month of horror films with not one, not two but five different cohosts!!! In the first segment, Xan, Bell, and Hope discuss how this movie has shaped their lives and how great it was to see it for another time. Meanwhile in the second Segment, Bell and Hope are switched out fo...

So here is the first of the 3 panel recordings from New York Comic Con 2010. So Here is the Culinary Manga Panel from Oct 10th. Thanks to Erin and Noah of http://ninjaconsultant.livejournal.com/ for their very interesting Manga Panel. They discuss the wonderfulness of food manga and the different attempts at trying the recipies from the manga. This episode will make you a little bit hungry so be a...

In Ep 15 of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan, Bell, and Hope continue the Month of Horror with a horror musical, Little Shop of Horrors directed by Frank Oz and starring Rick Moranis, Ellen Green, Levi Stubbs and featuring John Candy, Jim Belushi, Tisha Campbell, Steve Martin and a special cameo by Bill Murray. Also take a side as Hope defends the sanctity of being a dentist as well as Xan's rants...

In the 109th episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan goes it alone and tackles a kendo centric Sports manga, Bamboo Blade by Masahiro Totsuka ----more---- Unfortunately, the sound quality is not that great because Xan recorded it on his iPod. So please be Kind with your comments. Remember to send us emails, check out fightbait.com and also a picture of Neil Patrick Stewart in a smoking jacket wi...

In Ep 14 of the Spiraken Movie Review , Xan, Bell, and Hope continue the Month of Horror with a S&M crazy horror film based on a disturbing novel, Hellraiser directed by Clive Barker and starring Andrew Robinson, Clare Higgins, Ashley Laurence and Doug Bradley. Besides having a discussion about rants, former jobs and how the book is different to the movie, Bell, Hope, and Xan talk about a few othe...

Here is the first of our many con reports from New York Comic Con 2010. These were what Xan recorded each of the three nights after The Con Closed. Listen as he rants about how awesome the Con was and what was interesting about the people who attended. And for your viewing pleasure here are some pics from the con Here was the Welcome Sign For New York Comic Con There are so many  pictures that Xan...

In this super cute episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and Kal go over two moe mangas , Hidamari Sketch by Ume Aoki and Sketchbook by Totan Kobako ----more---- Besides discussing their feelings about these two mangas, Kal and Xan also talk about Ice-T, Halo Reach, if they are going to New York Comic Con and what exactly is up with Chaos of 99 and why does he want to torture our intrepid host...