Episodes
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Spiraken Television Tuesday Ep 20: DWTS, Lovecraft Country, The Masked Singer
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
Tuesday Sep 29, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss the latest episode of three television Shows
First they discuss the Disney themed third episode of "Dancing with the Stars"
Ep 29 E3 "Disney Night"
Then they discuss the truly intersteller themed episode of "Lovecraft Country"
S1E7 "I Am" directed by Charlotte Sieling
and finally they talk about the truly shocking episode of "The Masked Singer" Season 4
S4E2 "Week 2"
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007-The World Is Not Enough
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
Saturday Sep 26, 2020
In this Twentith Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Gretta and Xan get to talk about the James Bond film that was the final film for Desmond Llewelyn 's Q. So enjoy as they review the 1999 James Bond Film The World is Not Enough directed by Michael Apted and starring Pierce Brosnan, Sophie Marceau, Robert Carlyle, Denise Richards, Robbie Coltrane, Judi Dench, Samantha Bond, Desmond Llewelyn and the introduction of John Cleese.
Friday Sep 25, 2020
Friday Sep 25, 2020
It's Time For TV TUESDAY
In this extra late episode of Spiraken's Podcast Releated to Television, Xan & Gretta discuss several television Programs.
They start the episode by discussing The 29th Season Premire of "Dancing with the Stars" and it's second episode
S29 Ep 1 "First Dance" & Ep 2 "First Elimination"
Then They review the latest "Lovecraft Country" episode
s1 E6 "Meet me in Daegu" directed by Helen Shaver"
After that, the get to review not only the 4th season premire of "The Masked Singer"
S4E1 "First Week"
and finally they talk a little bit about the unique Netflix singing series "Sing On!/Sing On! Germany/ A Cantar!"
Season 1 of Sing On
As our intrepid hosts talk about all these shows, they also gush on how great this character study themed episode of "Lovecraft Country" was, the different singing styles of the various "Sing On!" series, The potential identities of the various masked singers and finally what was ABC thinking by hiring Carole Baskin.
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 #lovecraftcountry #singon #dancingwiththestarsus #maskedsinger #cthulu #netflix #HBO #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: Did you know about the Kumigo vs the Kitsune?
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 386: Domestic Girlfriend
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
Wednesday Sep 16, 2020
In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan reviews a manga about unrequited love, awkward hookups and funny coincidences. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Domestic Girlfriend/Domestic na Kanoko" by Kei Sasuga
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Spiraken Television Tuesday Ep 18: Lovecraft Country and The Umbrella Academy
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
Tuesday Sep 15, 2020
It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!!
Welcome to Television Tuesday.
In this episode, Xan and Gretta start off by reviewing "Lovecraft Country"
S1E5: "Strange Case" directed by Cheryl Dunye.
Then they get to review the fifth episode of "The Umbrella Academy"
S2E5 "Valhalla" directed by Tom Verica.
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Spiraken Motion Picture Review: James Bond 007-Tomorrow Never Dies
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
Saturday Sep 12, 2020
In this nineteenth Installment of Spiraken's James Bond Marathon/Bond-o-thon, Gretta and Xan get to talk about a James Bond film that focuses on the media and invisible boats. So enjoy as they review the 1997 James Bond Film Tomorrow Never Dies directed by Roger Spottiswoode and starring Hugh Bonneville, Julian Fellowes, Colin Salmon, Desmond Llewelyn, Gotz Otto, Ricky Jay, Joe Don Baker, Judi Dench, Teri Hatcher, Michelle Yeoh, Jonathan Pryce, and Pierce Brosnan as 007
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 385: Honey & Clover
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
Wednesday Sep 09, 2020
In This episode, Xan reviews a coming of age manga set in an art college and focuses on finding your purpose. So sit back and enjoy as he reviews "Honey & Clover/Hachimitsu to Kurōbā" by Chica Umino
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
Tuesday Sep 08, 2020
It's Tuesday, So It's Time To Talk About Some TV Shows!!!
Welcome to Television Tuesday.
In this episode, Xan and Gretta go back to form as they review two television shows. So because of that our hosts start off by reviewing "The Umbrella Academy"
S2 E4 "The Majestic 12" directed by Tom Verica
and then they do a deep dive into the latest episode of "Lovecraft Country"
S1 E4 "A History of Violence" directed by Victoria Mahoney.
As our hosts talks about these television shows, they discuss the best moments of Lovecraft Country, how Retsuko has evolved from season 1 to where she is now, and wonder where it will all go.
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,Check out our upcoming Panels at leagueofconventions.com 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 #lovecraftcountry #theumbrellaacademy #cthulu #netflix #HBO #spirakenreviewpodcast
Music Used in This Episode: Closing Theme- Easy Saturday 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 https://discord.gg/uu42kfr
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: What is Christina's plan?
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Spiraken Manga Review Ep 384: O Maidens In Your Savage Season
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
Wednesday Sep 02, 2020
In this podcast, Xan discusses a unique coming of age story that involves books and discussion about ess ee cross. So enjoy as he reviews "O Maidens in your Savage Season/Araburu Kisetsu no Otome-domo yo" by Mari Okada and illustrated by Nao Emoto.
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Spiraken Anime Review Ep 12: Great Pretender- Case 1
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
In this episode of Spiraken's Anime Review, Xan & Special guest Doug from Animecons.tv discuss the first five episode of the new Wit Studio Anime series Great Pretender directed by Hiro Kaburagi and released in the US by Netflix.
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.