Ep 69: A Very Special Episode In this episode of the Spiraken Manga Review, Xan and his Guests Baz, Fightbait & Elliot, cover many important topics and teach us valuable lessons in life and the pursuit of Happiness. While that is going on, they also review the following manga Honey Blonde by Fukudahda, Love Selection by Gunma Kisaragi & Ogenki Clinic by Haruka Inui ----more---- After trying to merge the three sound files for about a month, Xan gave up and decided to release the raw uncut version of this episode, there is a loss of sound quality but it is worth it to hear the insane banter between the hosts of this fine podcast. Hope you find this episode informative and entertaining. Remember about the Dragonball Giveaway, where a winner will recieve 5 volumes of Dragonball the Manga. In order to win this contest you need to answer the following questions. 1) What is your name? 2) What is your favorite podcast? 3) What is your favorite Character and Why Send your answers to Spiraken@gmail.com or call 206-426-6665 and leave your answers there. The Contest will end September 30th. Remember if you want just a random manga, you will need to answer the first 2 questions and as your third answer send me a reason why you deserve manga. Hope you enjoy this episode and please send any comments concerns and ideas on how to make this podcast better. also check out Xan's articles and editorials on anime3000.com and thank you Music For Episode: Background Music -Can't Get Enough Of Your Love Babe By Barry White (Best Collection of Barry White) Intro Music -Debbie Theme By Unknown (Debbie Does Dallas OST),Ending Music -I touch Myself By The Divinyls (Austin Powers International Man Of Mystery OST) Our Website http://spiraken.podbean.com Our Forum http://spiraken.rapidboards.com Our Email Spiraken@gmail.com My Email xan.spiraken@gmail.com Our Twitter Spiraken Xbox live Gamer tag Xan Spiraken Our Voicemail 206-426-6665 (monk) Random Question of the Week: How many screw ups were in this episode?
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