Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast

Evil Lupin holding a glas with ice cubes in it while wearing a red jacket, vest of the same color, a grewish blue shirt with upturned collar and a greyish tie, closing his eyes and smiling from Zenigata and the 2 Lupins (Takeshi Koike, 2025)

Zenigata and the 2 Lupins is now available on Prime with subs & dub!! Evil Lupin is intimately associated with the color red, one that has deep meaning in the Lupin franchise. Wanna know more? Listen to @lupinpod.bsky.social's latest minisode!! on.soundcloud.com/rSnetzvDLzfs... #lupiniii #anime

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Case file folder with, on one side, an image of Lupin firing a gun directly at your from the first Part II OP labeled as "EVIDENCE." Underneath is text that reads "SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "CASE FILE: A FEW SIDEBURNS MORE: The Red Jacket. LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two promotional posters of Lupin III: Part II. One features Lupin holding his Walther P-38 and winking, the other features Fujiko with her hand on her hip.

NEW MINISODE: We've begun our deep dive into The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Part II, which means it's too late for us now. We're knee-deep in the red. Join your debonair host @williambabey.bsky.social as he breaks down the history & symbolism of Lupin's most iconic attire: The Red Jacket

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Illustration of Lupin, seen through numerous bullet holes in a wall, sitting in a chair, sporting a red jacket, and holding a gun. Text reads "A FEW SIDEBURNS MORE: The Red Jacket. LISTEN NOW!"

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Case file folder with, on one side, an image of Lupin firing a gun directly at your from the first Part II OP labeled as "EVIDENCE." Underneath is text that reads "SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II". On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "CASE FILE: A FEW SIDEBURNS MORE: The Red Jacket. LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two promotional posters of Lupin III: Part II. One features Lupin holding his Walther P-38 and winking, the other features Fujiko with her hand on her hip.

NEW MINISODE: We've begun our deep dive into The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Part II, which means it's too late for us now. We're knee-deep in the red. Join your debonair host @williambabey.bsky.social as he breaks down the history & symbolism of Lupin's most iconic attire: The Red Jacket

🔽LINKS BELOW🔽

A FEW SIDEBURNS MORE: The Red Jacket THIS FRIDAY Illustration of Lupin III viewed through a sniper's scope, sporting a red jacket with a cigarette in his mouth and a gun in his hands. His cigarette has been shot in half.

Surprise! We have a new minisode coming at the end of the week! Join @williambabey.bsky.social as he breaks down the symbolism of another jacket in Lupin's wardrobe. In fact, it's arguably the most iconic one he's ever sported: The Red Jacket.

Coming to a podcast feed near you this Friday!

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NEW EPISODE: The conclusion of Takeshi Koike's LUPIN THE IIIRD series finally received a theatrical release in the US. Did it blow us away like a giant bullet courtesy of Yael Okuzaki, or did it slowly eat away at us like an airborne poison? Find out in our SPOILER-filled discussion!

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Inspector Zenigata staring up in horror at Muom's bare ass.

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Case file folder with an image of Lupin performing a finger gun gesture labeled as "EVIDENCE." Underneath that is text that reads "SIDEBURNS & Cigarettes: A Lupin The (The Third)rd Podcast." On the other side of the folder is a stack of worn out case files with text that reads: "CASE FILE: LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline. LISTEN NOW!" with the logos of SoundCloud, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and Podbean below it. Behind the folder are two theatrical posters of the film.

NEW EPISODE: The conclusion of Takeshi Koike's LUPIN THE IIIRD series finally received a theatrical release in the US. Did it blow us away like a giant bullet courtesy of Yael Okuzaki, or did it slowly eat away at us like an airborne poison? Find out in our SPOILER-filled discussion!

🔽LINKS BELOW🔽

Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline Monday, Jan. 19th. Lupin facing up with a cigarette in his mouth, puffing smoke while surrounded by red water.

Get ready for the longest episode we've had in a hot minute. Our review of The Immortal Bloodline drops on Monday, January 19th.

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Discotek Media announce two new Lupin Blu-ray releases! — Lupin Central Discotek Media have taken to social media platform Bluesky to announce two new Lupin III home video releases in the United States - Lupin the 3rd VS. Cat's Eye, and the TV Special Collection: Years 19...

Discotek Media have taken to social media platform Bluesky to announce two new Lupin III home video releases in the United States - Lupin the 3rd VS. Cat's Eye, and the TV Special Collection: Years 1989 - 1993!

Check out our news article below to read up on all the details.

I helped out a bit with the liner notes. Translation support, correcting misinformation, adding new commentary, and so on.
For those who want to know more than just watching TV Specials, I recommend purchasing it even if you already own the previous edition.

Lupin Central is a non-profit, Lupin III fan site.

We originated on Tumblr back in 2012 and have since branched out across various different platforms, with our main web page over at lupincentral.com.

There you can find news, reviews, features, and much more! Come check us out! 🐵✨

The Three Days of The Immortal Bloodline have begun in the US!

An uncharted island, an immortal enemy, and only 24 hours to escape. 💥

LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline hits theatres January 4-6!

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Third Impact Anime Episode #159 – Remembering David Lynch and his influence on anime feat. Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes Third Impact Anime reflects on the works of the late filmmaker David Lynch and their connections to anime and Japanese video games. Joined by Drew and Emma of Sideburns and Cigarettes: A Lupin the …

Tragically, the year started off with the death of legendary filmmaker David Lynch. Sully was joined by @emmawolfe227.bsky.social and @drewhunter15.bsky.social from @lupinpod.bsky.social to reflect on his legacy and his works' influence on various Japanese anime and video games.

*ran our most trying gauntlet yet, good lord.

a cartoon character with a blue jacket and red tie Alt: a cartoon character with a blue jacket and red tie peeking through a doorway.

Here's to another year of talking about a monkey-faced thief, his friends, and their many adventures! 🥂

a cartoon of a man in a blue suit and tie standing next to a fence . Alt: a cartoon of a man in a blue suit and tie standing next to a fence and presenting a rose.

Thanks to Bill & Sully for joining us again to talk about a "Christmas" episode, thanks to my best friends and co-hosts because the show simply would not exist without them, and thanks to all of you for listening. Whether you listen regularly or on occasion, it means the world to us all the same.

An ICPO evidence folder with case files announcing the next Part II review and a small screencap depicting Lupin, Jigen, Fujiko and Goemon in formal wear looking on in surprise. Underneath the folder are Part II promotional images featuring Fujiko & Lupin. TEXT: Sideburns & Cigarettes: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II. Episode #1: "Lupin the Third's Gallant Appearance" (or "The Return of Lupin the 3rd"). MONDAY, Oct. 6th!

An ICPO evidence folder with case files announcing the next Part II review and a small screencap depicting Zenigata looking up at a golden van being lifted out of the water by ropes. Underneath the folder are Part II promotional images featuring Fujiko & Lupin. TEXT: Sideburns & Cigarettes: The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II. Episode #5: "I'll Teach You How to Transport Gold Bars" (or "Gold Smuggling 101"). WEDNESDAY, Nov. 19th!

A pile of Holiday cards with one prominently on top advertising the special with an image of Inspector Zenigata, horrified and foaming at the mouth at the sight of Kōzuke-no-suke Kira's ghost. TEXT: The Fifth Annual Sideburns & Cigarettes Holiday Special w/ Bill & Sully of Third Impact Anime Monday, December 8th

...Our coverage of The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Part II is now fully underway!

Lastly, we ended the year with our annual @thirdimpactanime.bsky.social crossover as @wbforeman999.bsky.social & Sully joined us for The Fifth Annual Sideburns & Cigarettes Holiday Special!

Poster depicting Lupin & Fujiko driving up a stone staircase in the Mercedes-Benz SSK with Goemon flying on a kite attached to it by rope, Jigen taking cover against a nearby wall, and Zenigata giving chase further down the steps. Above them are portraits of the entire Lupin Gang (Goemon, Fujiko, Lupin, Jigen, and Zenigata). Artwork scanned/retouched by Jordan @frosti811 TEXT: THE TOP 50(ish) EPISODES OF LUPIN III: PART II (According to the hosts and listeners of Sideburns & Cigarettes) Our next journey begins...THIS OCTOBER!

Shirō Itō as Inspector Zenigata, covered in bandages, eyes crossed, and holding a gun to his head. TEXT: Sideburns & Cigarettes: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy Friday, Sept. 19th

...A months-long survey was held to help us choose The Top 50(ish) Episodes of Lupin III: Part II. Another huge thanks everyone who participated again so much. Your enthusiasm for it meant the world.

We finally covered the very first Lupin film, "Strange Psychokinetic Strategy"...

A special, golden variation of our logo featuring Lupin III wearing headphones and holding a microphone. TEXT: The Hosts of Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast PRESENT... The Belated, Condensed, First Quinquennial Edgar Awards. Coming Monday, May 5th.

Goemon Ishikawa flying directly at you while slicing our "Sideburns & Cigarettes" text in half with his Zantetsuken. TEXT: Sideburns & Cigarettes GOEMON ISHIKAWA Character Spotlight

...After an unsuccessful attempt at recording our relatively successful First Quinquennial Edgar Awards Discord stream, we recorded a do-over for our lovely listeners at home.

@emmawolfe227.bsky.social led us in shining a spotlight on everyone's samurai friend, Goemon Ishikawa...

Lupin holding a gun while Jigen stares at it, wide-eyed. TEXT: SIDEBURNS & CIGARETTES: Part 1, Episode 22 "The First-Move-Wins Computer Operation!" WEDNESDAY, Feb 19th.

Lupin ascends to heaven with little angel wings and a halo. TEXT: Sideburns & Cigarettes END OF PART ONE Our review of Episode 23 and final retrospective of Lupin III: Part I

Sideburns & Cigarettes: A Lupin III Podcast logo depicting Lupin wearing a headphones, holding a microphone, and sporting his iconic red jacket.

Lupin III is strapped to a mind-reading device/cross with a screen above displaying numerous film/special/OVA posters from the franchise's history. Fujiko and Mamo look on horror. TEXT: THE GREAT LUPIN MOVIE/SPECIAL/OVA TOURNAMENT! TONIGHT - 8pm EST @ our Discord server

🎉Sideburns & Cigarettes 2025 Wrap-Up! 🥂

After half a decade, we finally concluded our coverage of Part I.
@amazingchrisgodbey.bsky.social gave his already amazing artwork for the show a fresh new look.

We ran the our trying gauntlet yet with The Great Lupin Movie/Special/OVA Tournament...

Third Impact Anime Episode #165 – Anime Secret Santa 2025 (Astra Lost in Space, Godzilla Singular Point, Paprika, Alien Nine, Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, and Odd Taxi) Third Impact Anime does Anime Secret Santa 2025!

NEW EPISODE:

Time for the yuletide ASS once again! @arsarcantum.bsky.social, @worstwaifu.bsky.social, and @wbforeman999.bsky.social review a whole sleigh's worth of anime for this year's Anime Secret Santa! Available now wherever you get your podcasts~

thirdimpactanime.com/2025/12/24/t...

A cold ginger ale being cracked open from Lupin III: Part II, Episode 113.

Lupin taking a dip in the pool from Lupin III: Part II, Episode 113 (with added Santa hat).

🎄 It’s time to crack open a cold ginger ale. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Sideburns & Cigarettes!🎄

A cold ginger ale being cracked open from Lupin III: Part II, Episode 113.

Lupin taking a dip in the pool from Lupin III: Part II, Episode 113 (with added Santa hat).

🎄 It’s time to crack open a cold ginger ale. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays from all of us at Sideburns & Cigarettes!🎄

Logo for the 55th Anniversary of Lupin the 3rd Animation. The image features Lupin popping out of a retro CRT television that also has a bullet hole in it.

2026 marks the 55th anniversary of Lupin III: Part I.

Bill Russell - Muom
Ron Allen - Hawk
Kelsey Jaffer - Salifa
Blythe Melin - Yael Okuzaki

The English cast returns in LUPIN THE IIIRD: The Movie - The Immortal Bloodline, in theatres Jan 4-6! 💥

Keith Silverstein - Lupin III
Dan Woren - Daisuke Jigen
Lex Lang - Goemon Ishikawa
Cristina Vee - Fujiko Mine
Richard Epcar - Inspector Zenigata

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