Episodes
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Spiraken Television Tuesday Ep 31:The Masked Dancer S1E1 and The Stand S1E2
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
Tuesday Dec 29, 2020
It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!!
Welcome to Television Tuesday.
In this episode, Xan and Gretta discuss the latest show in the Masked Universe and then Xan alone goes over the latest episode of The Stand.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
So They start by talking about the premiere for The Masked Dancer
S1 E1 "Premiere-Everybody Mask Now"
and then Gretta leaves, so Xan can talk about the nitty gritty of The Stand
S1E2 "Pocket Savior" directed by Tucker Gates.
As our hosts discuss the crazy dancers, they also wonder if it is as good as its predecessor.
Hope you Enjoy
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #wheelofmanga #televisiontuesday #maskedsinger #thestand2020 #disneyplus #hulu #cbsallaccess #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
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Random Question of the Day: Will you continue watching The Masked Dancer?
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Wonder Woman 1984
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
Sunday Dec 27, 2020
In this superheroine inspired mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about the latest DCEU film that was released to HBO MAX before it hit theatres. Is it a worthy successor to the first film? Well sit back and find out as they review the Super hero action film Wonder Woman 1984 directed by Patty Jenkins and starring Gal Gadot , alongside Chris Pine, Kristen Wiig, Pedro Pascal, Robin Wright, and Connie Nielsen.
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Soul (2020)
Friday Dec 25, 2020
Friday Dec 25, 2020
As a special Christmas Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta talk about a long anticipated Disney/Pixar Film that was finally released on Disney +. Was it worth the wait. Find out and enjoy as they review the metaphysical animated film Soul directed by Pete Docter and starring the voices of Jamie Foxx, Tina Fey, Graham Norton, Rachel House, Alice Braga, Richard Ayoade, Phylicia Rashad, Donnell Rawlings, Questlove, and Angela Bassett.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 399: Peepo Choo
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan gets to finally review a manga that was made by Great Comic Artist Felipe Smith. Does it hold up? Well grab your Brickside Chain and enjoy as he reviews the Parody Satire Slice of Life Manga Peepo Choo by Felipe Smith.
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Home Alone (1990)
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
Wednesday Dec 23, 2020
In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta get to talk a little about one of the most iconic Christmas Movies of all time. So grab your ada approved toothbrush and enjoy as they review the holiday classic Home Alone directed by Chris Columbus and starring Macaulay Culkin, Joe Pesci, Daniel Stern, John Heard, and Catherine O'Hara.
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Spiraken Television Tuesday Ep 30:The Mandalorian S2 E8, & The Stand S1E1
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
Tuesday Dec 22, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode, Xan & Gretta discuss the finales for both The Masked Singer & The Mandalorian as well as the pilot episode of The latest Stephen King Adaptation, The Stand.
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening when the music starts so you are not spoiled.
They begin by discussing the nail biting finale of The Mandalorian
S2E8 "Chapter 16: The Rescue" directed by Peyton Reed.
Afterwards they discuss the big reveal for The Masked Singer"
S4 E12 "The Season 4 Finale - Last Mask Standing".
And finally, Gretta is horrified as Xan describes the horrific first episode of The Stand
S1E1 "The End" directed by Josh Boone.
As our hosts discuss the great character development of Mayfeld, they also rant on whose idea was it to show only 3 new songs and then just reshow the songs that losers sang. More importantly Xan geeks out over the reuse of an old line in a final scene
Hope you Enjoy
As usual all spoilers will be after the mid credits so if you have not watched the episodes, please stop listening so you are not spoiled.
If there is a show you want us to watch and discuss email us at xan@spiraken.com
Remember to follow us @spiraken on Twitter and @spiraken on Instagram, also if you would kindly, please go to www.tinyurl.com/helpxan and give us a great rating on Apple Podcasts. Thank you and hope you enjoy this episode.
#spiraken #wheelofmanga #televisiontuesday #themandalorian #maskedsinger #starwars #disneyplus #hulu #cbsallaccess #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Sunday by Bad Snacks (Youtube Audio Library)
WHERE TO FIND US
Our Instagram https://www.instagram.com/spiraken/
Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com
Xan's Email xan@spiraken.com
Our Discord Tinyurl.com/spiradiscord
Our Twitter https://twitter.com/spiraken
Youtube Channel https://www.youtube.com/user/spiraken
Our Amazon Store http://www.amazon.com/shops/spiraken
Random Question of the Day: Did you see the Character wearing the PPE in The Mandalorian?
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Nothing Like The Holidays (2008)
Monday Dec 21, 2020
Monday Dec 21, 2020
In this holiday themed Mini Movie Review, Xan & Gretta give a quick review on a Christmas film about the trials and tribulations of a large family during Christmas. So grab a mug of coquito and enjoy as they review the Holiday Drama movie Nothing Like The Holidays, directed by Alfredo De Villa and starring Luis Guzmán, John Leguizamo, Debra Messing, Alfred Molina, Freddy Rodriguez, Melonie Diaz, Vanessa Ferlito, Jay Hernandez and Elizabeth Peña.
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: Arthur Christmas
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
Saturday Dec 19, 2020
In this special holiday themed mini movie review, Xan & Gretta get to talk about their first reactions to an older animated Christmas Classic. so sit back and enjoy as they review the CGI animated family Film Arthur Christmas directed by Sarah Smith & Barry Cook and starring the voices of James McAvoy, Hugh Laurie, Bill Nighy, Jim Broadbent, Imelda Staunton, and Ashley Jensen.
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Spiraken Mini Movie Review: The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
Thursday Dec 17, 2020
A Long Time Ago...
In an apartment far far away...
Xan & Gretta review a very special Holiday special that is one part parody, one part homage, and one part comedy. Is it superior to the original Star Wars Holiday Special from 1977? Well get your brick on and find out as they review the comedy holiday lego movie The Lego Star Wars Holiday Special directed by Ken Cunningham and starring Anthony Daniels, Helen Sadler, Omar Miller, Jake Green, Kelly Marie Tran, Matt Sloan, and Billy Dee Williams.
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 398: The Apothacary Diaries
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
Wednesday Dec 16, 2020
In this episode, Xan reviews a historical manga that centers around a poison otaku who ends up becoming the Emperor's food taster. Is it a fun story. Sit back and find out as he reviews the romantic drama light novel manga adaptation known as The Apothecary Diaries by Natsu Hyūga, Itsuki Nanao and illustrated by Nekokurage.
About Us
SPIRAKEN or Some Podcast Inventing Reviews About Kinetically Enhanced Narratives is a nerdy manga podcast that also talks about different geeky topics. Started in 2008 by Xan Villanueva and "May-San",this podcast is dedicated to inform our audience on what manga,anime,tv series, conventions or other nerdy thing is worth investing their time in.