Elwood City Limits Podcast

It's a jam-packed episode as ECL gets to a listener favorite! Lucas and Will start the show chatting about the new Arthur short, Day of the Dead, and what entertainment might look like post-COVID. The boys then dive into the world of made-up languages in "Do You Speak George?" and have a long discussion on the collector mindset, minority representation under capitalism, and more in "World Girls"...

Martha was an average dog, until she won the Patreon poll! Lucas and Will dive in to the cartoon all about a talking dog and her impressive vocabulary and the world of talking animal media. There's a lot to discuss about the show's Arthur roots and its connection to another mega-popular cartoon franchise, how accurately the show portrays the radio, fashion, and what Lucas' dog Spirit would say if they ate alphabet soup... Get access to the full episode for as little as $1 on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits!

The spooky season is here, so celebrate with a new ECL! Lucas and Will broach the awkward subject of Lance Armstrong and giggle about participation trophies in "Binky vs Binky", then get a little medical talking about ear cleaning and anesthesia in "Operation: DW!"...plus, which directors would the Elwood City kids be fans of?

Will & Lucas are buzzing about this PBS Kids show that was produced in, and heavily features, their hometown of Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada! The guys get in all of their many Atlantic Canada references throughout the show while discussing the aquatic equivalent of Thomas The Tank Engine as well as its real-life counterpart, plus Lucas drops hot exclusive information about the show and his connection to it and Will remembers his own encounter with the show's Harbormaster... To unlock the full episode and all of our extra content, it takes as little as $1 at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits!

We hope this episode of ECL finds you well at the beginning of the school season, as Will & Lucas wonder why Arthur isn't acting his age in "Unfinished" and discover that DW is the friend nobody likes in "DW Bossy Boots"! The guys also gush about old musicals, Lucas espouses his theory about girls who love France, and even get to talking about (potentially) the end of Arthur...

Hello, neighbor! Will and Lucas get down to tackling a true titan of children's television, Mister Rogers' Neighborhood. They cover a brief history of the man himself, his amazing outfits and his innate charisma and showmanship before settling into an episode and ruminating on the big question: Does Mister Rogers' Neighborhood hang with today's crop of kid's entertainment? This is a free preview of the full episode now available on our Patreon for as little as $1!

Will sits down with YouTubers and animation experts WackyDelhi and KashCash for an informal chat about three digital shorts released by the Arthur team this year, tackling the issues of COVID-19 and racism. The three videos we talked about: ARTHUR: Wash Your Hands! WGBH - Arthur celebrates the Class of 2020 ARTHUR on Racism: Talk, Listen, and Act Check out Delhi and Kash's original video on the reaction to Arthur's racism video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8ya6boo-pc&t=1s Follow WackyDelhi on social and on YouTube! Twitter YouTube Follow Kash on social and on YouTube! Twitter Art Twitter YouTube

Lucas & Will ring in four years of Elwood City Limits and celebrate a new show milestone with a one-two punch of an episode, as they discuss baseball and the appeal of sports in "The Curse of The Grebes" and remember the items they bought but never used in "Arthur Changes Gears"! Thank you so much for listening and interacting with the show over the past 4 years. This show would be nowhere without listeners like you!

After Will reads the emails, Lucas sails in from his PEI vacation to help break down the menace of dinosaur aliens in "DW Aims High" and solve a gripping mystery in "Flaw and Order"...the guys get to talking about Lucas' adventures in fishing, Albert Einstein, the importance of lineups in school, DDR, the new Arthur videos on social media, and solve a mystery of their own: How old is Dad Read?!

If you love to read, chances are that you saw this titan of children's television as a child and Will & Lucas are here to determine if Reading Rainbow holds up! The guys discuss the revered past and the uncertain future of the show before getting into their own reading habits, Star Trek: The Next Generation, the immortal theme song, and even manage to uncover another Arthur secret! This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

Man, it's a hot one...perfect time to talk about Arthur! Will and Lucas cool off by discussing the ins and outs of economy toilets in "Feeling Flush", and their most valuable possessions in "Family Fortune"...they also discuss the merits of baths vs showers, more Arthur fan casts, if Arthur and DW are millennials, the legacy of Antiques Roadshow, and Lucas full-on embracing the boomer lifestyle!

Two out-of-their-depth white guys try and figure out if PBS' show about Chinese history and culture holds up or not! Will & Lucas talk about the representation that Sagwa brought to PBS in the early 2000s, the iconic theme song, and its significant connection to Arthur. There's also more silly fare like Galidor and Ace Lightning, and why Sagwa is China's answer to Kevin Bacon... This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

It's no secret, ECL is back! Will and Lucas ponder the infamous desert island question in "Desert Island Dish" and whisper about secret-itis in "The Secret About Secrets"...plus, the scam behind food pyramids, Surf's Up 2, Arthur and your Zodiac sign, and a TON of your emails and questions!!

This week, Will chats about one of Arthur's most well-known episodes with the help of the ECL listeners and DJ Bob! Will and Bob discuss how the show handled the introduction of the first Arthur character on the autism spectrum, and a few ECL fans chime in with their thoughts on how effective the episode is at portraying an autistic character, both what it nails and what it falls short on.

It's, quite literally, baby's first TV show as Will & Lucas turn back the clock to Barney-mania! Barney & Friends was something of a cultural touchstone of the 90's, so the guys remember their own experience watching as kids, then reflect on the hatedom of the anti-Barney backlash and the weird urban legends it spawned, and finally, take a look at the show and see if there's anything there for kids these days! This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

Ring in the summer with Will & Lucas but mind those squirrels! The boys are mystified by the existence of Alfred Hitchcock in "The Squirrels" and revisit the history of a popular book series in "Fern and Persimmony Glitchet"...plus, Lucas' new hobby, the continuing butter sandwich saga, an Arthur/Hamilton fan cast, and a lot of Todd McFarlane? All that and more featuring some thoughts from a special guest...

Could the boys be barking up the wrong tree by revisiting the dog who loves to read? Will and Lucas delve into the history of the lovable Jack Russell Terrier and his literary adaptations, plus they take some time to think on which books should be Wishbone-ified, Medieval Times, the PBS Expanded Universe, and what the show's legacy is for the people who remember it... This is a preview of a full-length episode available on our Patreon! Sign up today for as little as $1/month to gain access to hours of audio content...

Will & Lucas ring in Arthur's 10th anniversary as a show with a special double episode, "Happy Anniversary"! The guys catch up on their brief absence with another lightning round before getting into Arthur's history at the Daytime Emmys, plus discussions on duck a l'orange and butter sandwiches, with a very special Arthur cameo along the way...

For the first time, you can get a taste of what the ECL Patreon has to offer with the first episode of the For The Kids podcast, where Lucas and Will talk Postcards From Buster! The boys are completely surprised by who sang the theme song, discuss the show's "style king", lament long desert drives, reunite with an unlikely Arthur character, and workshop the ending...

Will & Lucas take chances, make mistakes, and get messy unearthing the story of one of PBS Kids' most successful shows! The boys explore the franchise's deep and varied history from books to video games to the show itself before diving directly down Arnold's esophagus in "The Magic School Bus For Lunch". Plus, discussions on favorite characters, Will reviews the show's Netflix-exclusive sequel series, and previews of more potential Patreon spin-off shows... This is a preview of a full episode available on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, subscribe for as little as $1/month!

Ring the bell, it's time for the season recap! Will & Lucas are here to give you their thoughts on season 9 of Arthur overall and rank their top 5 episodes of the season that was...plus, a little extra preview of upcoming Patreon content and a few emails!

Will is joined by educator and writer Kara Oliver to discuss the season 14 episode "In My Africa", which features an excellent song yet is not remembered as an all-time great. Kara talks with Will about how Arthur is an excellent tool for teaching all ages about community building and about various social issues, as well as about her TEDx Talk on that very subject (and her obsession with Biscoff biscuits!)...

Your friendly neighborhood kings start things off with a lightning round before rounding off season 9 by fretting over allergies and nightmares in "Binky Goes Nuts" and delve into baby's first satire and are blown away by a huge crossover in "Breezy Listening Blues"! Plus, Lucas regales Will with his new video game experiences, to Will's chagrin... (also, watch Chopping Mall)

Two Canadians give the freedom bell a rattle and revisit the show that aimed to educate kids about the American Revolution: Liberty's Kids! Will & Lucas delve into both American and Canadian history (and the history of DIC!), remember the animation and music styles of the early 2000s, giggle about this episode's special guest, and gush over the famous Canadian Heritage Minutes! This is a preview of a full episode available on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, subscribe for as little as $1/month!

With Lucas on the move, Will is joined by Christine Laskodi to discuss the perils of neighbors with drums in "DW Beats All" and get a peek at the darker side of the show in "Buster The Myth Maker"...plus, Internet urban legends, a potential Kate spin-off, the North American House Hippo, and a mini-review of an Arthur special featuring the CONFIRMED location of Elwood City!!!

Lucas & Will take a trip back to childhood to discuss the beloved children's book series Redwall and its animated counterpart! The guys talk about the series history including forays into opera and video games, the show's unique identity and methods of storytelling among other kid's cartoons of the time, the animal hierarchy (sigh), and the Redwall way of describing food...plus, information on a new Patreon goal! This is a preview of a full episode available on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, subscribe for as little as $1/month!

Will digs into some soccer memories as he and Lucas discuss "The A Team" and he even tries out a horse voice in "Emily Swallows A Horse"...plus, the baffling Chairman Mao cameo, the possibility of an Arthur pandemic special, clowns or cowboys, power levels, and the Rattlin' Bog!

No, not that Zoom, the original 1970s series and, especially, its 1990's remake! Will & Lucas revisit the show that encouraged kids to try new things and left an impression on several generations of children. The guys talk about the history of both iterations and discuss what a modern remake would look like, reveal their special talents, remember when food had faces, and Will gets weirded out by birds... This is a preview of the full-length episode available now on Patreon for as little as $1/month!

Will and Lucas dig into how yoga permeated the culture in the 2000s in "Three's A Crowd", and are completely baffled at the return of the Dean scream in "A Is For Angry"...plus, Arthur spin-offs, Will tries to name the Magic School Bus Kids, and an aside for Cape Breton.

Previously behind a paywall, but now it's 100% free! Lucas & Will sit down with you to watch this one-hour Arthur special. The boys discuss music galore, plus the concept of "selling out", Dragon Ball Z, and way more... This is a syncable commentary track for the Arthur special. The special is easy to find online, so track it down and watch with us...

This is a preview of a full episode available now on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits! Yes, we have a name! Lucas & Will are ready to sit down to discuss where they were during Teletubby-mania, find out just how popular the show was in its heyday, reveal their favorite Teletubbies, and discuss what Tubby Toast is...

Lucas & Will are here for you to talk about Arthur and be goofy! The two engage in plenty of fit checks in "Arthur Makes Waves", and consider the reputation of animal shelters in cartoons in "It Came From Beyond", two episodes featuring new characters and canon...plus, meditations on the works of Paul W.S. Anderson, a TON of emails, and can dogs eat noodles?

This is a short preview of the latest episode of our PBS Kids podcast. For more, check out patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits Will & Lucas go back to the kid's game show airing in the mid-2000s, and take time to think about what makes a great game show, get their Romeos confused, recount the history of Aaron Carter (and how he beat Shaq), and way more!

Lucas returns, and so does Arthur, for a brand-new episode! He and Will catch up and cast the Arthur version of Les Mis in "Lights, Camera, Opera!" and admire some nifty animation in "All Worked Up"...plus, discussions on middling sci-fi movies, how Arthur frames gender roles, and WAY more!

This is a short preview of the full-length review of Sonic The Hedgehog that is now available on patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits. Like what you're hearing? It takes as little as $1 a month to become our backer and get access to all of our extra audio content!

Will is joined by Andrew Power of the Samurai Pizza Cast to talk about how not to eat tomatoes in "Buster's Green Thumb" and question if Tibbles are born evil in "My Fair Tommy"! Follow Andrew on Twitter (@scarymask) and check out the Samurai Pizza Cast (@PizzaCast) on your favorite podcast service!

It's a hot and spicy episode of ECL, as Will has a lot of thoughts and feelings on "Arthur Weighs In" and Lucas is ready to gush about "The Law of the Jungle Gym"...plus, digital cameras, wrestling, a Lucas Mancini Hall of Kings update, and the return of the Arthur meme alert and a prominent Arthur voice actor!

Will sits down to answer the overflowing ECL mailbag and make a big announcement about new Patreon content...then, Christine Laskodi sits down with Will to watch "A Video Visit From Marc Brown", a comforting Arthur curio!

Christine Laskodi (The Shipping Room and Long Live The Hart podcasts) joins Will & Lucas to talk sibling relationships in "Francine's Big Top Trouble" and the ethics of borrowing in "George Blows His Top"...plus, Lucas' old party trick, sneaking into movies, Drake, Mr. Peanut, and Buster at his worst! Follow Christine on Twitter: @ChrissyMarie47

Will & Lucas are back for a new year and a new season of Arthur! Starting off with "Castles in the Sky", the boys talk about Frank Gehry and the new voices on display; then, in "Tipping The Scales", Russell Crowe from Les Mis makes the scene! Plus, Eurobeat, the Lucas Mancini Hall of Kings, emails, and more...

Merry holidays, ECL listeners! Will & Lucas are off until the new year, but here are their individual looks at the weird and wacky season 8 of Arthur, plus their top 5 favorite episodes...see you in 2020!

Ending off Season 8 with a bleep, Will & Lucas dig into "Big Horns George" and the infamous "Bleep"...plus, more on Koko Taylor and Taj Mahal, why bleeping is funny and swearing is cool, emails including art history and the boys get their own bleep button!

Previously behind the Patreon wall, here's a holiday gift for you! Will & Lucas sit down to watch all of Arthur's first Christmas special with you, featuring Tina The Talking Tabby, Uncle Fred & Rory, and more...cue up the special, follow our syncing instructions, and enjoy the holiday with your pals at ECL!

Will & Lucas gather together to watch "Flea To Be You and Me" and "Kiss and Tell", and answer the most burning questions: Can dogs eat chocolate? Is this character the new most hated on the show? How do you pronounce "Buttigieg"? Where's Arthur?! Plus, accents, Kresblain, and new merch!

Wash down some of that (American) Thanksgiving leftovers with a new episode! Lucas and Will sift through "Muffy's Art Attack" featuring an actual artist and the "debut" of Bailey...then, in "Tales From The Crib", the boys talk MTV Cribs as the Arthur timeline gets screwy. Plus, Lucas dives into the Star Wars Expanded Universe, and Will has never been to IKEA!

Seasonal depression has overtaken the show, as Lucas and Will dive deep into each other's desks in "Desk Wars", and Will waxes rhapsodic on teddy bears in "Desperately Seeking Stanley"...plus, what exactly was Feng Shui, and hey, did you hear? They fixed Sonic!

Lucas stampedes back to the show from Cal-gary, and he and Will take a big trip to New York City for the backdoor pilot for Arthur's sister show, Postcards From Buster! The boys discuss the history of the spin-off, as well as memories of NYC, and its unique citizens like Dr. De La Vega...plus, cooties, Halloween 2019, and Peppa Pig meets Shaq!

With Lucas away, Will sits down to sift through the ECL mailbag ([email protected]) with messages reacting to recent episodes and about favorite podcasts, teen anthems, fan theories, and more! Plus, the future of the podcast and the Patreon, and what that means for you...

Lucas & Will are joined by fellow Haligonian cartoon podcaster Andrew Power (Samurai Pizza Cast) to talk about perhaps the grossest Arthur episode in "Vomitrocious", and the straight-up weird "Sue Ellen Chickens Out"...the fellas chat about gross-out humor in the 1990s, Lucas' ideal McDonalds order, a whole lot of chicken, Andrew breaks down the Samurai Pizza Cats by the numbers, and more! Follow Andrew on Twitter (@scarymask) and check out his podcast (@Pizzacast) wherever you download your audio!

Will & Lucas are excited for the coming of Fall, Halloween, and especially this week's episode! It's an all-star Arthur episode with "Fernkenstein's Monster" and the surprise Binky episode, "DW Dancing Queen"...the boys get to talking about Frankenstein, Scholastic book fairs, Riverdance and Lord of the Dance, plus Lucas explains VSCO girls to Will, and both of them fail at math!