CLAMPcast in Wonderland

Robin Kaplan & Lucy Softich•clampcastinwonderland.com

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A podcast where two pals journey through the works of manga superstar group CLAMP, one project at a time.

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Episodes

Episode 34: X vol. 14 – The Other Face

Lucy and Robin discuss X volume 14, where the systematic destruction of Tokyo continues, and we learn that someone has a side we're not seeing... Continue reading →

Sep 18, 2020•55 min

Episode 33: X vol. 13 – Late

Lucy and Robin dive into volume 13 of X, as the two sides clash and some old friends are lost. Continue reading →

Sep 04, 2020•1 hr 10 min

Episode 32: X vol. 12 – Wishes

Lucy and Robin dive into volume 12 of X, as a battle rages for the Sunshine 60 building. Continue reading →

Aug 23, 2020•1 hr 3 min

Episode 31: X vol. 11 – Just Breathe

Lucy and Robin dive into volume 11 of X. Everyone enjoys a moment of downtime as they prepare for the battle to come, and for some reason that hurts even more. Continue reading →

Aug 07, 2020•1 hr 6 min

Episode 30: X vol. 10 – Undecided

Lucy and Robin discuss X, volume 10, as the two sides finally gather, and we start getting some answers about Kamui's destiny, and the events of the past. Continue reading →

Jul 24, 2020•53 min

Episode 29: X vol. 9 – Hiding

We return to the X manga with volume 9...in the aftermath of Kamui's decision, he is left processing death and betrayal, turning inward to run from this horrible new reality. Continue reading →

Jul 10, 2020•56 min

Episode 28: X – The Movie (w/ guest Alan)

Lucy and Robin pause from their discussion of the X manga to jump into the movie, and are joined by Alan (bro-of-the-pod, fantastic comic artist, and our resident graphic designer). Continue reading →

Jun 19, 2020•2 hr 35 min

Episode 27: X vol. 8 – Reunion

Lucy and Robin dive into X, volume 8. Things finally come to a head, and a decision has to be made...plus we get an unexpected visit from some old friends. It's a wild ride. Continue reading →

May 29, 2020•1 hr 14 min

Episode 26: X vol. 7 – Dreamscape

Lucy and Robin blast through the fasted volume of X yet: volume 7. Everyone we love is upset, Kamui's destiny is starting to look a little more complicated than before, and there's no going back now. Continue reading →

May 15, 2020•1 hr 13 min

Special Episode: Write for Me, Write for You

As another little bonus, this is the first episode of our brand-new, writing-centric podcast Write for Me, Write for You. Continue reading →

May 10, 2020•42 min

Bonus Episode 1: They Were Eleven

This week we share our first bonus episode, in which we dive in to sci fi classic They Were Eleven. Continue reading →

May 07, 2020•1 hr 19 min

Episode 25: X vol. 6 – Duality

We continue our read through X with vol 6, and things really start taking off. Continue reading →

Apr 17, 2020•1 hr 20 min

Episode 24: CLAMP in Wonderland – Our One-Year Anniversary

Wow! It’s amazing that it’s been a year already. To celebrate CLAMP day and our podcast’s one-year anniversary, we had to discuss our namesake, the CLAMP in Wonderland short. Check out our brand new Patreon account: https://www.patreon.com/clampcastpod ~ Website | … Continue reading →

Apr 01, 2020•53 min

Episode 23: X vol. 5 – Guardians

Lucy and Robin dive into volume X volume 5...coming atcha from the past. Before con closures, shelter-in-place mandates, and "social distancing." Continue reading →

Mar 27, 2020•54 min

Episode 22: X vol. 4 – Seals & Angels

Lucy and Robin fight past colds and con crud to discuss vol. 4 of X! We learn a little bit more about all this destiny stuff...as well as just how much we still don't know. Continue reading →

Mar 13, 2020•53 min

Episode 21: X vol. 3 – Pieces Fall Together

Our journey through X continues as Lucy and Robin tackle Volume 3...many new and familiar faces are starting to come together, but there are so many questions still unanswered. Continue reading →

Feb 21, 2020•56 min

Episode 20: X vol. 2- Visions & Memories

Lucy and Robin tackle volume 2 of X, as things get darker and gorier in the span of just a few quick hours of story-time. Continue reading →

Feb 07, 2020•56 min

Episode 19: X vol. 1 – The Beginnning of the End

At long last, our heroes make it to one of their favorite CLAMP series: X! They'll laugh, they'll cry...well, mostly they'll reminisce about high school and talk about the end of the world. Join Lucy and Robin this week as they begin their X discussion with volume 1. Continue reading →

Jan 24, 2020•1 hr 7 min

Episode 18 – New Years 2020 Omake Episode

Happy New Year! To celebrate 2020, and bid 2019 goodbye, Lucy and Robin take a break to chat, answer listener questions, and talk about the year to come. Continue reading →

Jan 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min

Episode 17: Shirahime Syo – Tears Like Snow

We end the year with an atmospheric, lovely little collection of tales, Shirahime Syo: Snow Goddess Tales. Have a great holidays! Lucy and Robin will return in 2020 to dive into, among other things, X! Continue reading →

Dec 20, 2019•1 hr 2 min

Episode 16: Legend of Chun Hyang – The Epic That Might Have Been

If you loved RG Veda, you'll probably love Chun Hyang...and be as sad as we were that there was only one volume. Join Lucy and Robin as they take a look into the epic CLAMP fantasy that never really got off the ground. Continue reading →

Dec 13, 2019•1 hr 6 min

Episode 15: CLAMP School Detectives Anime – Elementary, My Dears

Is it healthy to watch 26 episodes of CLAMP Campus Detectives all in one sitting? Probably not, but Lucy and Robin took one for the team...and dragged some friends along for the ride. Join them this week as they discuss the CLAMP Campus Detectives anime! Continue reading →

Nov 22, 2019•1 hr 10 min

Episode 14: CLAMP School Detectives – Tea for Three

It's another day on the CLAMP campus, with a whole array of damsels in need of some dashing detectives. Lucy and Robin discuss Clamp School Detectives volumes 2 and 3! Continue reading →

Nov 08, 2019•1 hr 15 min

Episode 13: CLAMP School Detectives – Chivalry & Splendor

With a school this spectacular, any unhappiness is a horrible crime, and the Clamp School Detectives are here to save the day! Lucy and Robin dig into the charming series that brought so many CLAMP stories together (long before Tsubasa). Continue reading →

Oct 18, 2019•1 hr 6 min

Episode 12: Duklyon CLAMP School Defenders – Fight On!

Get ready for one of CLAMP's most exciting, most heroic, most high-energy teams: Duklyon! Lucy and Robin take a look at one of Clamp's lesser-known series, in this delightful sentai send-up. Continue reading →

Oct 04, 2019•1 hr 4 min

Episode 11: Tokyo Babylon Extras – Déjà vu

Lucy and Robin bid a fond farewell to Tokyo Babylon (for now), as they dive into the OVA, movie, drama cd, and more. CW: we will lightly discuss themes of suicide, violence, sexual violence, rape, death, animal abuse, and other unpleasantness. Continue reading →

Sep 20, 2019•1 hr 28 min

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