A podcast about a monkey-faced thief, his friends, and their many adventures. We're covering all of the animated and live-action entries in the Lupin III franchise, including its various connections to Monkey Punch’s original manga. Hosted by Drew, Chris, Emma, Natalie, and Guillaume.
Part II, Ep. 10: “Steal the File M123” (or “ZenigataCon”)
Fowl play is afoot as both Lupin and Zenigata find themselves Walken directly into a trap! Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues as Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume review Episode 10: “Steal the File M123” (or “ZenigataCon”).
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Recorded on: April 17th, 2026.
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21 Aug 2026
Remembering Yukiko Nikaido
In this episode, Drew, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume remember actress Yukiko Nikaido, who passed away this year on July 3rd at the age of 87, and her iconic turn as Fujiko Mine in Lupin III: Part I.
Sources cited:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yukiko_Nikaido
https://ja.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E4%BA%8C%E9%9A%8E%E5%A0%82%E6%9C%89%E5%B8%8C%E5%AD%90
https://originalnews.nico/395162
https://newsdig.tbs.co.jp/articles/-/2811456?display=1
http://yatsugatake-club.sakura.ne.jp/www.yatsugatake-club.com/eng/
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17 Jul 2026
Part II, Ep. 8: "Venetian Super Express" (or "Disorient Express")
It's burglary on the Orient Express! Our journey across The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II (according to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) continues!
Join Drew, Emma, Chris, Natalie, and Guillaume as they discuss the horsepower, horseplay, and horse(!!) of Part II, Episode 8: “Venetian Super Express” (or “Disorient Express”).
"Why Are Movies So Obsessed With Trains?" by Patrick (H) Willems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rjcx295mI2c
"The Infinite Possibilities of Train Action Scenes | Blue Flame Special" by Patrick (H) Willems: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSqDs6xpi7Y
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Apple Podcasts (US)
4.8 / 5
16 ratings
Spotify
4.8 / 5
38 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 54 / 100
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YouTube
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Engagement
85
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