Elwood City Limits Podcast: Recent Episodes
Elwood City Limits Podcast
The episodic Arthur podcast! Two huge fans of the PBS Kid's show "Arthur" dissect the show and have fun doing it!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 18, 2021)
Will and Lucas take a closer look at the little bear with the missing button as they explore the history of the evergreen children's book and the short-lived cartoon adaptation of Corduroy! The guys cover the interesting future of the "franchise" and the unexpected cool aspects of the cartoon, as well as the problems of having ice cream instead of snow and a surprising last-minute cameo from a trio of beloved Canadian children's entertainers...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 4, 2021)
Will and Lucas continue their exploration of the PBS Kids weekend block for youngsters by getting the scoop on the moose named Elliot! The guys explore the live action/cartoon hybrid show based on the children's book series, while also taking a look at the "Saturday Morning Struggle" between CBS and PBS, plus dalliances into Telefrancais, Five Guys, Angela Anaconda, Diddy Kong Racing, and more!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 21, 2021)
It's time for a series! Will and Lucas drill down into PBS Kids' Saturday morning block from the early 2000s and explore each show in the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch! They start off with some history of the block itself and animation studio Nelvana before getting into children's book adaptation Timothy Goes To School, a show with a surprising amount of Arthur connections. Plus, 90s commercials, great teachers, and are you a Max or a Ruby?
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 9, 2021)
Monkey pun! Will and Lucas swing into your feed to discuss the history, and the PBS Kids adaptation, of the world's most famous monkey who's not actually a monkey! George's history leads the guys through Nazi Germany and into a complex legacy, while the TV show offers a star-studded cast, funny narration, an appealing visual style, and surprising comparisons to Arthur. Also, how is The Man in the Yellow Hat so independently wealthy?
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 26, 2021)
The Adventures of...who? Dudley The what?! Lucas and Will share their memories of this little-remembered piece of Canadian millennial history before taking a big swig of the once-popular kid's show and its old-school techniques. Lucas is vibing with the show's presentation while Will tries to nail down the iconic Dudley voice; along the way, they uncover the Canadian character actors involved in the production and Lucas recounts his experience at 22 Minutes!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 12, 2021)
Will and Lucas delve into a deep memory from the childhoods of North American 90's kids everywhere! The guys get into the Halifax connections of the show's creators and discuss how clowns are no longer the innocent childhood icons they used to be. Attention is also paid to the difference between the Gemini and the Genie awards, Will blows up his Dad's spot, and Lucas tells a tale of Montreal Clown Tinder...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 26, 2021)
CONTENT WARNING: SALTY LANGUAGE
It's time to check the overhead compartments and prepare for turbulence, as Lucas and Will board the infamous CGI series Jay Jay The Jet Plane! The guys explore Jay Jay's origins on a forgotten kid's programming block and its surprising connection to Thomas The Tank Engine, Theodore Tugboat, and Veggie Tales, as well as the 2 small things Will absolutely HATES about the show, its relation to the Kevin Costner film "Pushing Tin"(?), and exactly how the guys feel about those darn faces!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 12, 2021)
Word up! Will Wordman and Lucas WordMancini don the costume for the much-requested show that was all about vocabulary, WordGirl! The guys learn more about the history of the show's animation studio and unique comedic style, the S-tier voice-acting roster, and if PBS succeeded at making a smart and funny television show for kids. Redistribute the cheese wealth!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 29, 2021)
He's just a kid who's 4, it's Caillou! Will and Lucas uncover the history of the bald kid that everyone hates and determine whether or not his stint on PBS Kids was as bad as everyone says it is. The guys sift through their own complicated feelings on Caillou while exploring the surprisingly deep history of the character's development, its connections to Arthur, Teletoon, and Spawn(?), and the potentially dubious source of the Caillou backlash.
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: January 15, 2021)
Will and Lucas, two grown men, enter the Boohbah Zone! Lucas is far more enchanted by the more psychedelic and arthouse aspects of the Teletubbies also-ran, while Will is a bit more put off...they explore its brief history before diving in to a full episode of the show for babies/sensory assault. Along the way, they discuss which 2020 phenomenon the Boohbahs resemble, reveal a surprising connection to a podcast inside joke, and generally revel in the silly and even creepy world of Boohbah.
(Original airdate: December 18, 2020)
(CW: More swears than normal)
Conductor Will seats Lucas on the Nostalgia Express as they take a look at the origins of Thomas The Tank Engine and its North American vessel, Shining Time Station! Later on down the track, they wrap their heads around children's entertainer George Carlin, discover an interesting link between Thomas and a popular anime, discuss which Canadian TV channel corresponds to its American equivalent, Will reveals his top 3 childhood fandoms, and Lucas finds his new favorite character(s)!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: December 4, 2020)
Eso es! Will and Lucas, by the whim of the Patreon poll, look back at another attempt by PBS to appeal to the Hispanic market, with a show about twin siblings and a healthy amount of Spanglish. Along the way, the guys discuss their childhood bedtimes, Chuck E. Cheese, lucha libre, and a surprising Arthur-related connection!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: November 21, 2020)
Will and Lucas wish on a dragon scale, and find themselves neck-deep in Dragon Tales! The guys explore the long road that the show took to becoming a reality, and just how lucrative it was for PBS Kids (plus, the wild merchandise!). Along the way, they discover the show's connections to ReBoot and the Gundam franchise, its theme song and Will's take on it, reminisce on an EXTREMELY regional popcorn franchise, and why Dragon Tales may secretly be anime...
Some of the research for this episode came from this episode of DefunctTV: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNF6XhSF0a8
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 23, 2020)
The podcast digs into a favorite from Lucas' past as he and Will come in Between The Lions! The guys take a look at the Sesame Street-adjacent production that aimed to improve kids' reading ability and try to keep their heads on a swivel to keep up with all of the segments...plus, some stops along the way to remember TV Guide and the TV listings channel, make a surprising Gremlins connection, and determining where the BTL theme song ranks in the For The Kids canon!
Some of the research for this episode came from this episode of DefunctTV, check out the video at this link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NpRmCXTdlE8&
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 9, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 25, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 11, 2020)
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?
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 31, 2020)
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!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 17, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 26, 2020)
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!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 12, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 22, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 8, 2020)
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!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 24, 2020)
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!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 10, 2020)
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...
(Original airdate: March 27, 2020)
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...
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 13, 2020)
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!
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 14, 2020)
Will & Lucas kick off the new Patreon-exclusive show by looking at Postcards From Buster, "Alien Adventure"! 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...
(Re-upload for Spotify listeners)
Hey hey! We're talking the power of stuffed animals in "DW's Blankie", and then, we're gushing over the Ratburn siblings in "Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble"! Plus, we talk Ulan Bator, the Arthur March Madness bracket, Recess: School's Out, and Planet of the Apes...for some reason. Plus, your emails & Tumblr asks! WARNING: MILD LANGUAGE
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Will Young & Lucas Mancini gather together for the final(?) ECL recording, as they discuss their feelings on the show, as well as drop their personal top 10 episodes of Arthur and their #1 favorite character. #TheEndofArthur
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One last time, Will & Lucas discuss their top 3 episodes of the final season of Arthur and give their thoughts on how Season 25 said goodbye to our favorite aardvark. #TheEndofArthur
It's been a long road getting from there to here. For one last time, Lucas Mancini & Will Young get together to chat about Buster being a yapper in "Blabbermouth," and deal with where everyone ended up in "All Grown Up." Along the way, the guys determine their character mixes and wrestle with the animal hierarchy one more time, Will defends his final grade, and Lucas pitches his way to fix the Arthur finale. Stay tuned to find out what comes next for Elwood City Limits... #TheEndofArthur
Will gives a quick update on #TheEndofArthur, the Patreon, and what content you can expect from the podcast for the rest of the year.
You can access all of our Patreon content until the evening of Sunday February 2nd at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
As Arthur season 25 begins to wrap up, Will & Lucas review the latest Arthur short (Get A Hobby!) before saying goodbye to a beloved minor character in "Listen Up" and, get this, watch an episode about Arthur(!) in "Arthur's New Old Vacation." The guys pay tribute to David Lynch up top, Lucas expresses some dad opinions, the Arthur equivalent of the MCU, the Elwood City area theme park economy, and more... #TheEndofArthur
Apologies for the lower audio quality in this episode
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Celebrate 250 episodes with the ECL crew by getting over awkwardness in "Making Conversation" and emulating Charlie Chaplin in "A Cloudy Day." Along the way, Lucas updates Will on the new TikTok and defines silent film guys, the guys consider what an Arthur reboot would look like, take time to gush about silent films, and of course, Time Crisis... #TheEndofArthur
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It's time to kick off the final season of Arthur as Will and Lucas find joy in work in "Binky Wrestles with a Story" and solve the snowball mystery with their least-favorite duo in "All Will Be Revealed!" The guys do a bit of catch-up on everything Arthur and ECL with a lot of deep lore references along the way, plus favorite podcast memories, the Elwood City cinema, alien trolls, and much more... #TheEndofArthur
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Ready for one more ECL Christmas morning surprise?!
Will and Lucas gather to watch the final one-hour Arthur special, as Arthur and pals move to 4th grade, and DW discovers kindergarten! Watch along with them as they chat about grade school memories, the new characters and outfits, Twisted Metal, Organization XIII names, and more...
This is a full-length commentary track made to be watched with the special, "Arthur's First Day," and includes a countdown for you to sync your viewing with ours. The special is available in 2 parts on the TVOKids YouTube channel in Canada, on the PBS Kids app and website in the USA, and on Dailymotion.
Will fills you in on what you can expect for the podcast, our Patreon, and what it means for you in 2025.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us on Patreon, Discord, email, or social media.
#TheEndofArthur
Will and Lucas take a guided tour through the history of Arthur's animation, and are joined by filmmaker, animator, and artist Josh Owen aka Cookerzilla! This is a preview of a 90-minute exclusive podcast, one of our longest ever. For the full audio, sign up to our Patreon...
Check out Josh's films, artwork, podcast, and more at cookerzilla.ca! Follow Josh on Twitter/X (@Cookerzilla) and Instagram (cookerzilla)!
Will and Lucas finish their epic run-through of Arthur season 24 with a very busy character design in "DW's New Best Friend" and the appearance of a well-worn trope in "Freaky Tuesday." After discussing topics like a wrinkle in the case of the location of Elwood City and spanakopita, the guys reveal their favorite episodes of the season, as well as a little bit of what you can expect going forward from the podcast... #TheEndofArthur
Will and Lucas are back to kick off Arthur season 24! The guys pay their respects to the art world in "George Scraps His Sculpture" before seeing the fist meme go full circle in "Arthur's Big Meltdown". Along the way, they chat about the show's most called-back moments and sneakers (among other things), spot a familiar face, and a certain condiment/dairy combo makes a surprise return... #TheEndofArthur
Yes, wrestling. Lucas and Will finally sit down to chat about their mutual shared interest besides Arthur, as they chat about everything professional wrestling! Unlock the full episode by subscribing to our Patreon...
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Lucas and Will break down Season 23 and detail their top 3 episodes of the "season." Let us know your thoughts on the season, too, via email, Discord, or our socials... #TheEndofArthur
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Lucas and Will are back to round off "season" 23 by discovering the connection between Arthur and Showgirls in "The Pea and the Princess" and actually complimenting Bud in "DW and Dr. Whosit"! The guys catch up on the movies and games they've been having fun with, plus chat about Canadian delicacies vs American snacks, improv, Doctor Who, and more... #TheEndofArthur
Check out our one-and-only video episode on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cu7dxy7I1nM
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For the final installment of the series, Lucas and Will take on their most recent show as they find out more about Marc Brown's "follow-up" to Arthur, Hop! This is a preview of the full episode, join our Patreon to check out this and EVERY episode of For The Kids right now...
Will's good pal Genna Buck returns to the show to say farewell(?) to Ladonna and Bud in "When Duty Calls." The two get the chance to talk again about military representation in the show and how it deals with kids experiencing trauma. There's also a lot of fun topics, too, like the show's wacky timeline, MC Skat Kat, and Genna getting her brain broken by the animal hierarchy...
Check out Genna's podcast, "Pages Past", wherever you download podcasts, and support her show on Patreon! Debut episode is coming in October, so subscribe and support now!
Season 23 begins with Will and Lucas being joined by a spooky special guest in "Fright Night" as well as a returning minor character and new American in "Citizen Cheikh." The guys express their support for their local library workers before getting into sillier subjects like casting an Arthur Willy Wonka movie, Baxter family tree confusion, fake encyclopedias, fatayas, and the Bud sound-alike that's sweeping the nation... #TheEndOfArthur
Before they start the next season, Will and Lucas look back at the shortest Arthur season (so far) and give their top 3 episodes! Let us know what your favorite episodes were and what you thought of Season 22...
Lucas becomes Will's sensei as they discuss one of the shows that got Lucas into animation as a youngster, Naruto! This is a preview of the full episode that is now available for patrons; if you'd like to hear the whole thing, visit our Patreon and sign up!
Will and Lucas finish up Arthur season 22/the Arthur OVA by getting educated on environmentalism in "Muffy's Car Campaign" and statistics in "Truth or Poll." The guys find time to answer some emails and chat about Animaniacs, a world without cars, Nate Silver, the return of nightmare fuel, and reflections on the show's eighth anniversary. Thank you for supporting Elwood City Limits for 8 wonderful years! #TheEndofArthur
ECL becomes the Trapcast as Will and Lucas learn about the peregrine falcon in "Muffy's House Guests" and weigh the deliciousness of the Beet Burger in "Binky Can't Always Get What He Wants". Lucas evangelizes about Shyamalan and battles street noise, Will is confused by Warrior Cats, and the guys chat about Recess, mascots, the restaurants of Arthur, and more! #TheEndOfArthur
Will and Lucas learn if ants and worms can get along in "When Rivals Came To Roost" and can't stop rolling their eyes at "The Longest Eleven Minutes". This week features an extra-long mailbag, dream celebrity cameos, the Olympics, the return of minor characters, the Arthur version of WcDonald's, and more...
A quick announcement about how to support the show during the Best of Halifax 2024 season and what the rest of the year will look like for the podcast.
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[sniff sniff] You smell good today! Will and Lucas find out more about the beloved 90's Jim Henson production, Bear in the Big Blue House, a show that Will has never seen before. For the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon page...
It's time for a new season of Arthur and one of the most famous episodes in the entire show! Will and Lucas have their gay rat wedding in "Mr. Ratburn and the Special Someone," and choose between Team Arthur and Team Buster in "The Feud." There's a lot to discuss about the cultural impact and controversy around this episode, as well as changes behind the scenes in Arthur, plus more light-hearted subjects like the celebrity guest, the first (and last?) appearance of Patrick, a very strange Word From Us Kids, and more...
Will and Lucas report from inside and the great outdoors to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top episodes of the season! What did they think, and what do YOU think of Season 21? Send us an email, reach out via social media, or on the Patreon Discord...
It's time to end both Arthur season 21, and dog & baby episodes, for good! Will & Lucas tut about dog behavior in "Invasion of the Soccer Fans" and have different reactions to a certain parody in "Pal's Big Itch." It's not all bad, though, because the guys find out about trashball, discover an upcoming Christmas movie with Arthur alumni, and answer some emails...
Will and Lucas' assignment this week is to tell you all about one of their favorite new shows, Smiling Friends! This is a preview of the full episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon and get access to dozens of hours of podcasts, early releases, and more...
It's a bright, sunny day, but why are Will and Lucas so bummed? Maybe it has something to do with the annoying characters in "The Lost Dinosaur," or maybe the amount of times they say the title word in "The Princess Problem." The guys power through and have some laughs chatting about their most hated Arthur characters, find out more about a real historical figure, brainstorm some imaginary friend names, and celebrate the return of an unexpected character...
The guys are very excited this week because it's a double Tough Customer episode with a spotlight on the most underrated member in "Slink's Special Talent" and a trip to a haunted(?) hotel in "Take A Hike, Molly." Plus, Will gives an update on his experience with an Arthur board game, Lucas notices a few Seinfeld parallels, Backyard Survivor, the Five Pillars, and which Jackass member is which TC member...
Lucas returns just in time for Muffy to visit his ancestral homeland in "Muffy Misses Out," followed by Arthur learning about protesting in "Arthur Takes A Stand." The guys learn a lot about Representative John Lewis and his relation to the Civil Rights movement, as well as how his Arthur appearance came together, but there is also goofs to be had with discussions on regional desserts, octopeople in Arthur, and Will gets his hands on a rare piece of Arthur merch...
"How Congressman John Lewis Wound Up in 'Arthur' on PBS Kids' by Meredith Blake (Los Angeles Times)
It's a time for a podcast that really makes Will and Lucas wag their tails, it's the 90's childhood staple, Blue's Clues! This is a preview of the full episode, which is now available on our Patreon...
Will is joined by fellow old-school Arthur fan Genna Buck as they critique Francine's lack of spy skills in "Francine & The Soccer Spy" and lament the failings(?) of community action in "Sue Ellen & The Last Page." Genna has some great observations about gender presentation on the show and casts a journalistic eye onto representations of the military and the political process in this episode. The pair also chat about the importance of annoying kid representation, gush about libraries (and Miss Turner), and chuckle about the new technology and slang in Arthur!
Keep up with Genna at gennabuck.com and follow her on Twitter (genna_buck)! Look out for her podcast, "Pages Past", soon...
Will and Lucas take on the next double episode of the show with "The Master Builders"! Find out what movie got Will to go back to the movie theatre, what the guys think of the Planet of the Apes and Kinnikuman franchises, as well as gardening, the Aurora Borealis, profit margins, 3D printers, Habitat 67, and Potato.
Will crawls out of his hermit hole to join Lucas in kicking off Arthur season 21, first with an all-timer Binky look in "Binky's 'A' Game" and take aim at the next vapid socialites in "Brain and the Time Capsule." Plus, the guys catch up on where the show was this season aired, Lucas remembers his own time capsule experience, Will gets hung up on Ho Ho's, and they both struggle to remember just what happened in 2018...
Yes, the latest season recap is here a little bit sooner now, thanks to the end of the first 7-episode season of Arthur! Will and Lucas are here to give you their thoughts on Season 20, plus their top 5 favorite episodes.
Although Will is under the weather, he and Lucas power through to finish Arthur season 20, as George channels Chris Jericho in "The Hallway Minotaur" and Ladonna gets creepy in "Ladonna's Like List." A familiar face is welcomed back as another gets a second goodbye, Arthur makes accessibility news, the guys consider their favorite American foods, and Will relates several times to a children's cartoon...
Lucas and Will are ready to rock the dragon as they discuss a cornerstone of their childhood, Dragon Ball! This is a preview of the full hour-long episode that is now available on our Patreon. Pay what you want and listen NOW!
Lucas regales Will with tales of Wrestlemania and Philly cheesesteaks and Will weighs in on the new Arthur digital short before they settle in for some best friend cuteness in "Prunella's Tent of Portent" and a chilling pre-COVID joke in "Mutiny on the Pitch". All that plus Calvinism, art opinions, another background character's confirmed name, and which Arthur character is the Head of the Table?
With Lucas living his Wrestlemania dream, Will tags in returning guest Hannah to help tackle the inner workings of the ear in "Lend Me Your Ear" and a very familiar Bailey escapade in "The Butler Did It"! Along the way, Hannah and Will brainstorm the next Arthur tattoo, dream about clementines, discover Mr. Ratburn's age, remember Moon Boots, and chat about more references and remixes...
Follow Hannah on IG! (@hannahhkitten)
Will gets the chance to talk with Cathleen Cusachs, the social media manager for GBH Kids, including Arthur! Cathleen talks about her background that led her into working in social media, what goes into creating an effective post/meme, her favorite experiences working with Arthur, and her own fandom for PBS Kids! Plus, a little bit more on the latest Arthur digital short... Follow Cathleen on Twitter + IG (@catcusachs)!
Can we broadcast it? Find our for yourself as Will and Lucas work together to tackle one of the biggest kid's shows of the 2000s, "Bob The Builder"! This is a preview of the full 1-hour episode. For the whole thing plus dozens of hours of extra podcasts, join our Patreon!
After a bit of a chin-wag about manga, Lucas and Will get set for Bud in "Bud's Knotty Problem" and marvel at how cool Grandma Thora is in "That's MY Grandma!" The guys are happy to be distracted by tangents like children's books, shoe-tying techniques, the Funnies, schnitzel, the kale cauliflower tart, and Lucas' home remedy for a cold...
Will and Lucas kick off with some quick Oscar thoughts and a tribute to Akira Toriyama before referencing Rashomon yet again in "He Said, He Said" and contending with the biggest animal hierarchy episode ever in "Bunny Trouble"! They also have a bit of time to chat about The Wind in the Willows, class pets, a late-game Arthur meme, and Will failing to grasp the simple lessons of a children's cartoon... (Sorry for the audio issues in this one!)
Will and Lucas chat about a surprising animation swerve in "Fern's Flights of Fancy" and re-visit one of the most popular shows of the 2010s in "Cereal"! The guys get a bit self-reflexive talking about their favorite podcasts and the most popular ones going , favorite cereals (again), a surprise cameo, and more. Plus, an ECL listener has something to say...
It's a big start to a new season, and a new era, of Arthur as Will and Lucas time-travel in "Buster's Second Chance" and get honest in "Arthur and the Whole Truth." Between emails, Lucas Mancini Day 2024, and big changes to the way Arthur looks and sounds, it's a jam-packed episode with lots to discuss, plus Lucas sounds off on Cleveland, the debut of "Specs," the return of Cave Daddy, and more...
Almost in time for Lucas Mancini Day 2024, the man himself leads first-time-watcher Will through one of his favorite cartoons, The Amazing World of Gumball! This is a free preview; to listen to the full episode, and every bonus podcast we offer, subscribe to our Patreon...
Will & Lucas bid farewell to yet another era of Arthur by looking back on the season that was and noting their top 5 favorite episodes! What were your favorite episodes and did you like this season? Let us know via email or on the ECL Discord...
Will and Lucas bid farewell to Arthur season 19 with another double episode, "The Last Day." Not only is there a lot to discuss thanks to a new character with a celebrity voice, Ratburn appreciation, and a lot of old-school references, but the guys also get into spirited side conversations about the likes of da movies, Skibidi Toilet, and more! Plus, is there one last commentary track left to do?
The guys respond to a bursting mailbag (and an IRL gift) before identifying superhero homages in "Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity" and seeing Arthur hit a new low in "Besties". Will and Lucas have a lot to say about how this episode relates to the latest Avatar Netflix news, as well as the upcoming Mattel movies and more. And who knows, maybe YOU can help solve a mystery...
The new era of For The Kids kicks off with the long-awaited episode on everybody's favorite Christian kid's cartoon, VeggieTales! This is a preview of the hour-long episode. For the full audio and every single episode of our two side podcasts, join our Patreon...
Will and Lucas find themselves confused by a moral in "Francine's Cleats of Strength," and are astounded by what they find in "Little Miss Meanie." There's a lot to talk about here around "earning" money and representing the worst traits in characters you like, as well as sillier subjects like celebrity teeth and school announcements. Also, Lucas gets set to indulge in the latest fad food...
Will and Lucas get some more time with a newer character in "Carl's Concerto" before staging a Hitman-esque caper in "Too Much of a Good Thing." The guys also discuss the Home Alone series, Lucas' amazing thrift find, Girl Guide cookies and snack vices, and a little bit of Bud-bashing...
It's the first ECL of the new year as Will and Lucas meet an old/new character in "Maria Speaks" and are once again charmed by amateur filmmaking in "Postcards From Binky." The guys also share their New Years resolutions and chat about Michael Mann, writing letters, and kids discovering radio. Plus, Will reveals a change to one of the Patreon podcasts...
As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! This is a preview of the hour-long episode; for the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon for only one dollar a month!
After a surprise visit from a holiday figure, Will and Lucas settle in for a lovely present: A double Buster episode with "Bustery Isn't Buying It" and "One Ornery Critter"! The guys chat about the Arthur cast in Home Alone, the return of Martin Spivak, Will's parapsychology phase, animated characters' star signs, Fragrantica, and the debut of Carrot Cake. Happy holidays and see you in 2024!
As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! The episode is available exclusively at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, pay only $1 and get the whole thing right NOW! Thank you to all of our patrons and listeners for your continued support. Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and see you next year...
Prepare yourself for what might be the worst Arthur episode yet, as Will and Lucas interrogate a potential influence on dog-and-baby episodes in "Carried Away" and get bogged down in alter egos with "Dueling Detectives!" It's not all doom and gloom, though, as the guys chat about Doctor Who, an enjoyable Word From Us Kids, another marital status change, and an EPIC CLAPBACK from the Arthur TikTok account...
The first snow of the holiday season is messing with Will and Lucas' heads, so they power through to discuss the perils of collection in "Arthur's Toy Trouble" and the joys of invention in "Spar for the Course." Plus, a brief history of the sauna, the implications of Superman existing in the Arthur universe, antiquing, and a surprising Word From Us Kids segment...
Sue Ellen gets her time in the spotlight with a double episode, where Will and Lucas discuss soft math skills in "Sue Ellen Adds It Up," and get to know another new-ish character in "Wish You Were Here." The guys are also a bit ornery, as Will tries to get into the Christmas spirit, and he and Lucas go on a rant about the latest YouTube ads. Also, PruEllen or Suella?
The guys are back for a brand new season of Arthur! Season 19 begins in earnest with a trip through the human(?) brain in "Brain's Brain," and critique Elwood City's child labor laws in "Brain Sees Stars." Will and Lucas also follow up on a Word From Us Kid in the news, Lucas identifies the show's new nemesis and gives a pep talk on car repair, and the two say goodbye to one of their favorite characters and one of the show's longest-running actors...
Lucas and Will reunite to check out one of the newer programs on the show, Let's Go Luna! This is a preview of the full episode, which also features the debut of a new segment; to listen to the whole thing, and hundreds of hours of additional podcast content, subscribe to our Patreon!
Will sits down to chat with the people behind the latest Arthur-related viral hit, "I Made The Arthur Theme Song Midwest Emo [NOT CLICKBAIT]", made by Stanley from the band Echo and Evan from Black Valve Media! Stanley and Evan talk about how the Arthur cover came together and why they chose the Midwest emo style, how it feels for their project to go viral and the response to it so far, and of course, their favorite Arthur characters, episodes, merch, and memories...
Stanley is the band Echo, follow them on Twitter/IG/YouTube/TikTok/Spotify (@echoisaband) and check out their website (echoisaband.com) for all of their links, including to their merch page featuring an Arthur design!
Evan is the co-founder of Black Valve Media, follow him on Twitter (@evanprunty) and check out the Black Valve YouTube channel!
T'is the season? Well, it's certainly time once again for Will and Lucas to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top 5 episodes! Then, stick around for an extended preview of Will's chat with Brett Ryback and John Maclay, the creators of "Arthur & Friends Make A Musical"! For the full hour-long conversation, subscribe to our Patreon...
Lucas returns (with a brief musical guest in tow) to discuss with Will the season finale of Arthur season 18, the double episode "Shelter From The Storm"! Along the way, the guys try and remember the oldest internet thing they can remember, find out about the real Hurricane Nigel, make the same joke about the celebrity guest voice, plus Lucas defines a good throwaway character and gives his thoughts on the new Scorsese film...
Will is joined by Kat from the Just For Fics and Giggles Podcast for yet another D-double dose, as they critique a woeful stage show in "The Pageant Pickle" and find out what turvallisuus means in "Some Assembly Required." Kat is a lifelong Arthur fan and talks about her faves and how the show inspired her to chase a dream; the two also learn more about the Tibbles' special interest and their animal inspiration, Will complains about his least-favorite kind of game, and they figure out exactly what "Kick The Can" is... Listen to Just For Fics and Giggles on your favorite podcast service, and follow the show on IG (@ficsandgiggles)!
Lucas makes his return as he and Will hurl some heavy accusations at Mom Read in "Arthur Read: Super Saver" and find out more about croquembouche in "Tibbles to the Rescue"! Will also spills some dirt about an upcoming Arthur project, Lucas reveals his Halloween costume, they wonder about how humans can exist in the Arthur universe, and find out exactly why you shouldn't teach a pig to fish. Plus, a familiar face from Arthur's first season returns...
It's a double preview of our latest Patreon content! First up, Will and Lucas reunite to talk about the British children's book series-turned-animated adaptation, Angelina Ballerina; then, Will sits down with Stanley and Evan, the two creators who brought us the new viral classic, "I Made The Arthur Theme Song Midwest Emo [NOT CLICKBAIT]"...
To listen to the full versions of both these podcasts, as well as hundreds more hours of ECL content, go to patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and sign up for as little as $1 a month!
Stanley is the band Echo, follow them on Twitter/IG/YouTube/TikTok/Spotify (@echoisaband) and check out their website (echoisaband.com) for all of their links, including to their merch page featuring an Arthur design! Evan is the co-founder of Black Valve Media, follow him on Twitter (@evanprunty) and check out the Black Valve YouTube channel!
Will is joined this week by returning guest and unwitting Tibbles expert Rage to witness true psychological torture in "Two Minutes" and look at the history of a dress in "Messy Dress Mess." Rage gives his thoughts on what's changed since his last appearance on the show a year ago, and the duo wonder if Mrs. Tibble is okay, remember the time when kids ruled, reminisce on how they learned to tell time, and wish for a world of communal toothbrushes. Plus, does Rage find the indisputable location of Elwood City with a new fact-finding method?! Follow Rage and his cat on IG (@rejlag), and check out Podcast 69 on your favorite podcast service!
Will calls on the combined powers of the SSAA Podcast Network (Doctor, Dame Dr Foxy Brown, and Colton) to investigate Rattles lore in "Whip. Mix. Blend," and take in a truly chaotic situation in "Staycation!" All three have very different experiences with Arthur (including one guest who is watching for the first time) and have a lot to say about their memories of the show and the episode itself. The gang also talks about the Tough Customers on social media, TV dinners, youth slang, monster cereals, home appliance emergencies, and yes, the animal hierarchy.
Check out the SSAA Podcast Network at http://www.ssaapodcast.com/ and at patreon.com/ssaanetwork, where you'll find loads of great series including Just A Gintama Podcast, One Podcast Prevails, Wheel of Scoob, and so many more!
Follow the crew on social media! Doctor: @ssaapodcast Colton: @sniperking323 Foxy: @DameDrFoxyB
As Hurricane Lee menaces the east coast, Lucas and Will record while the time is right and talk about an episode-length Downton Abbey parody in "Fountain Abbey," and contend with a sassy GPS in "Arthur Calls It." They also talk about DNA ancestry tests, the show's wacky continuity, Ken Burns, and Lucas' plans for the hurricane weekend (power pending)...
Back to school and back to Arthur! Will and Lucas gab about ways to make wishes in "Best Wishes," and are pleased to be back in Prunella country in "The Tardy Tumbler." They also wonder whether a puppet can breathe or counts as a person, are taken off-guard by an outrageous one-off character, discuss the merits of GastroVision, and stumble on another potential side-podcast...
Will and Lucas re-visit another CGI animated show from their childhoods (and adulthoods) and wrap up the 2-parter on Mainframe Entertainment with their second show, Beast Wars (or is it Beasties?)! For the full episode, and all of our extra podcasts, pay what you want and subscribe at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
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It's another D-double dose with an extra helping of Bud as Arthur soft adapts Poe in "The Tattletale Frog" and we return to Wonderworld in "DW & Bud's Higher Purpose." Will and Lucas also vent some strong opinions on Bud, compare the show to The Simpsons, wonder what if DW was president, and offer a spotlight to a new ongoing strike that (somewhat) involves Arthur... Don't forget to vote for us at vote.thecoast.ca in the Best Podcast category! (Voting ends September 10, 2023)
It's the surprise return of a beloved persona in "The Case of the Girl with the Long Face" and Buster's a little lad who loves berries & cream in "The Substitute Arthur," plus a mini-review of a piece of recently discovered Arthur lost media! The guys also give their brief reviews of the Super Mario Bros Movie and Will has an anniversary surprise for Lucas at the very end...
Celebrate 7 years of Elwood City Limits with Will and Lucas, as they kick off Arthur season 18! It's a long-overdue parody and a clown-car of imaginary friends in "The Friend Who Wasn't There," followed by some truly heinous sister crimes in "Surprise!" All that, plus an update on the Arthur Florida book ban, the guys eulogize a great director and struggle to understand today's youth, and more. Thank you, ECL listener, for 7 great years and counting!!! Vote for us as Best Podcast in the Arts & Culture category of the Best of Halifax Awards!
As the summer heat rages on, Will and Lucas take a few moments to look back at Arthur season 17, rank their top 5 episodes, and Lucas gives his tribute to the late Paul Reubens. (Stick around afterwards for a free preview of the newest episode of ECL Origins, the Patreon-exclusive bi-monthly podcast, where the guys start out a 2-parter on Mainframe Entertainment with its trademark 90's cartoon, ReBoot!)
Will and Lucas kicks things off with a chat about the "Arthur's Birthday" book ban in Florida before getting into the Season 17 finale with "Binky's Music Madness" and "Brain Freeze." This episode features perhaps the most loaded Arthur meme alert in show history, the creation of an Arthur idol group, Lucas' critique of Muffy's marketing brand, Arthur predicting the future of social media marketing, and more!
After a spirited discussion about the Barbenheimer phenomenon, Will and Lucas get down to a Muffy x2 episode with "Caught In The Crosswires" and "Framed!" The guys also detail the best staycation spot in Atlantic Canada, discuss whether the Arthur show is even real and if all mysteries need to be solved, discover Bailey's true age (younger than you'd think!), and are distressed at how Buster would be really into NFTs...
It's George x2 this week, as Will and Lucas assess his directorial technique in "The Director's Cut," before getting a bit of closure in "Crime and Consequences." Plus, the guys discuss the remixing of older Arthur stories and "cousin jobs," Will describes the noises he hears around his place, and of course, movie talk...
Lucas has returned from his Italian vacation and the gruesome twosome are back to discuss unwanted animal guests in "Pets and Pests," before wondering if kites are all they're cracked up to be in "Go Fly A Kite." Will also reports in with his review of Across The Spider-Verse (https://letterboxd.com/WilliamWhy) and drops a bit of Arthur news for Canadian listeners, plus the Arthur cast's favorite films of 2022, a new animal character, the return of Carl, and more...
Lucas returns from vacation (with a second host in tow?) for a show from his childhood, as he and Will bask in the glory of the Emerald Isle with Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks. If you want to hear the whole thing, pay what you want for the full back catalogue at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
Content warning: This episode discusses gross-out/toilet humor in some detail, and there are a few occurrences of uncensored spicy language.
Finally! After joking about it for 6+ years, Will and Lucas re-visit a childhood favorite of theirs from the gross-out years, the anti-French(?) Canadian cartoon, Yvon of the Yukon! The guys do what they can to re-examine the time in which the show was made and its mysterious origins, before diving into a full-blown episode full of butts, fluids, inappropriate humor, and more. Is the show as disgusting as they remember it? Is it any good at all? Could this get made today? Find out in this rip-roaring episode...
We watched S1 episode 1, “Call of the Mild.” If you want to check out the show for yourself, it is free and legally available on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@yvonoftheyukon8941
After a years-long absence, animation writer Anna Mansager returns to the show to discuss public speaking technique in "Speak Up, Francine!", as well as whether or not snow is worth getting excited about in "Waiting For Snow." Anna gives her update and perspective on the WGA strike and talks about the pilot she wrote for Nickelodeon, too! Plus, common stand-up comedy mistakes and the joy of aging...
Follow Anna on Twitter and Instagram, and look out for Acme Looniversity on YouTube coming soon!
Before Lucas sets out for vacation, he and Will get together for the 200th time to talk about an Arthur episode. It's the supposedly controversial topic of thumb-sucking in "All Thumbs," followed by the Arthur version of leftist infighting in "Kidonia," plus bad advice from children, Lucas' secret habit, Kid Nation, and a reflection on the big 2-0-0.
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Amidst the sudden onset of balmy weather, Lucas and Will kick things off by doing a quick review of the latest Arthur digital short, before jumping into an unexpected debate on hair vs fur in "Opposites Distract" and making some observations on Elwood City radio in "Just The Ticket." Plus, the guys' thoughts on the ongoing WGA strike, Will's recurring intrusive thought, the food Lucas WOULDN'T eat, and a bit of Cathy...
Will and Lucas reach back to their earliest memories of the internet and cover "Homestar Runner" in one of their longest podcasts yet. For the full episode, plus every episode of our two side-podcasts (hundreds of hours of shows!) and early access to every ECL episode, join us at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and pay what you want!
The guys dig a little deeper into Arthur's next-door neighbors in "Molina's Mulligan" before goofing on Mark Wahlberg in "Buster Bombs" (or is it "Buster Flops"?). They also ask why our parents' generation loved about Gallagher, Will praises the mocking of nerds, and a couple of familiar faces make unexpected returns...
Spring has sprung, so Will & Lucas are a bit more peppy as they take time to pitch the Bud back-door pilot in "Adventures in Budylon" and see more depth for the title character in "Ladonna Compson: Party Animal." The guys also find out about Annie Smith Peck, slugs, and variants of Crazy 8's, Lucas remembers his time as a camp counselor, and both give their thoughts on a couple of seasonal candy staples...
If you or someone you know is struggling with mental health, here are some resources you can use: Dial 9-8-8 for the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline in the United States. In Canada, you can call Talk Suicide Canada (1-833-456-4566), call or text Wellness Together Canada to connect with a mental health professional (Youth: 1-888-668-6810 or text WELLNESS to 686868; Adults: 1-866-585-0445 or text WELLNESS to 741741), or call/text Kids Help Phone (Ages 5-29: Call 1-800-668-6868 or text CONNECT to 686868).
Hopped up on good feelings from the previous season, Will and Lucas return to ring in Season 17 with [checks notes] TWO dog and baby episodes?! Yes, the guys are in the presence of another special guest star in "Show Off," and get a bit of Season 1 deja vu in "Dog's Best Friend." Along the way, your hosts read emails, talk about their own experiences with dogs, and stumble upon a way for Will to watch Bluey...
Lucas and Will chime in with their thoughts on a thoroughly surprising season that transitioned to an all-new animation style, but still brought the Arthur we love, plus their top 5 episodes! Then, stick around for an extended preview for the latest episode of For The Kids: A PBS Kids Podcast about Peep & The Big Wide World...
Kash returns to cap off season 16 of Arthur with one of the more controversial episodes of the Flash era in "So Funny I Forgot To Laugh," followed by the return of the clip show in "The Best Day Ever." Kash goes into details of his role in the animation industry on the new Disney Channel show "Kiff", and has some great observations about the "Flash" style of animation and what actually goes on behind the scenes on a modern cartoon. The two also have a lot to say about Arthur's seemingly out-of-character role and the use of classic footage, Will wonders if Sue Ellen will ever get her due, and they even sneak a bit of tokusatsu chat in there, too... Check out the KashCast on Spotify and YouTube and follow the show on Twitter! Kash has a lot of cool YouTube videos on animation, tokusatsu, internet culture, and more, so check them out here! Follow Kash on Twitter (KashedArt)!
On the eve of vacation, Will syncs up with Lucas to judge both French accents in "Fern and the Case of the Stolen Story," and a supposedly controversial episode in "Sue Ellen Vegges Out." Along the way, an email helps the guys revist some funny memories, and they talk about auto-fiction, long cameras, what Lucas gave up for Lent, and oh no...not the animal hierarchy!!!
The guys are definitely surprised when they encounter a surprising Arthur book take in "Buster's Book Battle," and a surprisingly deep exploration of criticism in "On The Buster Scale." Will and Lucas have a lot to say about the value of criticism and the ideal relationship one should have to art, but they also talk some goofier stuff including Wrestlemania, TVO, Percy Jackson, and a surprise Arthur cameo...
The fellas take the wayback machine to Uranus, I mean, Canada in the mid-1990s to a show that was as important to them as even Arthur was, Stickin' Around (or is it "Little Arthur?").
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Will and Lucas encounter two very unconventional and inspiring morals in looking at "Baseball Blues" and "Brain's Biggest Blunder." Along the way, Lucas comments on the exciting end of the World Baseball Classic and notes the Canadian connection to a piece of baseball trivia in the episode, and the two get into the return of Harry Mills and Steve, flex their mental math, and struggle with the word "pedagogical."
It's an Arthur lore dump this week as Lucas and Will discover the origins of a haircut in "The Last Tough Customer," before learning more about a beloved side character in "Brain's Chess Mess." Along the way, the guys check in post-Oscars to see how they did in an extended film corner talk, review some unexpected bars on bullying, and throw down a chess challenge to one another!
After a dip into Oscars 2023 predictions, Lucas and Will get a little spooked by "Night of the Tibble," and remember how great big cardboard boxes were in "Read and Flumbergast." Plus, listener feedback about smart boards, fridges, better jobs for future DW, and Will shares his painful story involving a unicorn...
In between trips to Montreal, Lucas and Will get together to chat about the reality of smart boards in "Get Smart," and find themselves in yet another dog-and-baby episode in "Baby Steps." Along the way, the guys find out a bit more about the history of Elwood City, question the existence of 100% accuracy, laugh at some unexpected movie references and dirty Kahoot names, and argue about impatience. You might say this episode wins the internet!
The original sister podcast returns, as Will and Lucas dig into a more recent PBS Kids show in Xavier Riddle & The Secret Museum! Check out the free preview, and consider supporting us on Patreon for 50+ episodes just like it, and way more...
OOF! Lucas returns on a snowy day in Halifax to chat about a D-double dose of Arthur's little sister with "All About DW," and "Blockheads"! Along the way, the guys chat about Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show, the Fisher-Price castle playset, koalas in school, and Lucas rates Arthur and Buster's dream houses. Plus, Arthur predicted it?!
Will tackles another Arthur episode with a bona fide Arthur superfan, Hannah! Hannah talks about her history with the show, including her cool Arthur tattoo and her out-of-left-field pick for favorite episode, before her and Will chat about YouWhoTube in "Flippity Francine," and the joys of Ed Crosswire in "Muffy Takes The Wheel." The two also consider what their first website would have been about, remember Keyboard Cat, Play-Doh, and Flappy Bird, and Will reveals an embarrasing childhood grift...
Follow Hannah on Twitter (@Arthurbutfilm), and on Letterboxd (mooviehannah)!
This is it. After so many years, the guys get their first real taste of the Flash Animation years of Arthur with the Season 16 premiere, "Based on a True Story." Will recaps the many behind-the-scenes changes in Arthur that led up to this, and he and Lucas give their honest opinions on both the new look of the show and the new characters in the Arthur universe. Along the way, an Arthur staple makes a welcome return, the Atlantic Canada connections to Arthur are found out, and the animal hierarchy is re-litigated. It's a whole new era, so come along with us!
It's time for Will and Lucas to give their thoughts on the final traditionally-animated season of Arthur, plus their individual top 5 episodes of the season! Then, stick around for an extended preview of the latest edition of the Patreon-exclusive show, ECL Origins, all about Yvon of the Yukon!
Will and Lucas have made it to the final episode of season 15, which is also the last Arthur episode made with traditional animation. The guys say goodbye to both an era of the show, and to a beloved character in "Grandpa Dave's Memory Album," and then end on a bit of an odd note with "Buster's Carpool Catastrophe." The episode begins with memorials to two artists that are close to the hearts of both Lucas and Will, and includes diversions into personal experiences with dementia, the ingredients of Grandpa Dave's country stew, the backseat water trend, and Will's take on some modern cartoons. Plus, Buster did the headphones meme first?!
On the eve of Friday the 13th, the guys get together to find out more about Bailey in "The Butler Did...What?" and marvel at the writers' poetry knowledge in "The Trouble with Trophies." This Friday gets a little Freaky, too, as Lucas and Will end up switching roles, and Lucas fills us in on his Friday The 13th tradition. Plus, Muffy's Twitter personality, HUF socks, an annoying recent Arthur trend, and the award that Will and Lucas want more than anything...
Lucas and Will are back for the new year, as they examine an unusually sad Buster in "Buster's Garden of Grief," and get a laugh out of a German stereotype in "Through The Looking Glasses." Lucas also goes over some ins and outs for 2023, Mean Girls, NIMBYs, Binky's moustache, and some classic Arthur body horror. Also, are there sentient trucks in the Arthur universe, and which Canadian politician does Arthur look like?
The first new ECL episode of 2023 will be available for free next week. Want to get the new episode a week early and ad-free? Sign up at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and pay what you want for our full back catalogue, including exclusive audio and video content, plus every episode of our side shows, ECL Origins and For The Kids: A PBS Kids Podcast!
It's two Arthur "reviews" in one episode! Will sits down first with Arthur expert Peeebs to talk about his experience seeing the 2022 Arthur musical, "Arthur and Friends Make A Musical," and how it brings the Arthur experience to the stage; then, Will is joined by Eli and Chris from The Sugarbowl podcast to give their thoughts on the new official PBS Kids Arthur podcast, plus chat about the experience of running an Arthur podcast, and how The Sugarbowl approaches the legendary show... Check out The Sugarbowl on your favorite podcast service, and hit them up on their official website: https://sugarbowlpod.com/
From the Patreon feed, and now under your tree! Will and Lucas bring you a special holiday treat as they sit down with you to watch the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special! The guys swap their experiences with Charlie Brown, discuss what kind of character he even is, and whether or not the message of the special still works today. Plus, Lucas ranks the local Nova Scotia eggnogs, and Will is visited by Santa Claus!
This is a commentary track with instructions on how to sync the audio at the beginning.
The Elwood City Limits Patreon is changing in the new year, so here's a quick announcement from Will to explain how the show's schedule will be changing whether you're a patron or listening on the free feed. Then, enjoy a free extended preview of the first episode of a new show we're adding to the Patreon roster, ECL Origins!
The holiday is right around the corner, so here's one more ECL for 2022! Will and Lucas make a disgusting food discovery in "Muffy's Classy Classics Club," before meeting (and saying goodbye to) DW's polar opposite in "Best Enemies." Plus, the Arthur/Rolling Stone "controversy" and the idea of list rankings, what the guys actually agree on, and more...
After becoming immersed in the history of the original PBS Kids show, Will and Lucas sit down and watch various skits, sketches, and unforgettable moments from Sesame Street! This is a preview of the full 60+ minute episode; for the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon!
On this American Thanksgiving Fridee, Lucas and Will interrogate their own collecting habits in "Prunella The Packrat," before making a shocking discovery about Binky in "What's In A Name?" There's lots of dalliances along the way, including into the futbol, My Hero Academia and Chainsaw Man, Will pitches an Arthur spin-off, Lucas recounts Binky's blackmail count, and a surprising departure from the show...
On this 50th edition of the show, it's time to talk about the one that started it all and the show practically everyone has seen: Sesame Street! It's so big, the guys have to split it in two, so Will starts by taking Lucas through a potted history of the granddaddy of all PBS Kids shows.
Get the full history episode, and every other episode of FTK, by subscribing to our Patreon!
Former GBH producer and Arthur social media manager Deb Frank sits down with Will! Deb discusses her road to working in children's public television and all the cool shows and projects she's gotten to work on, including Arthur itself. Deb has great insight into some of the behind-the-scenes workings as part of "the Arthur family," as well as her perspective on the show's end and the future of the brand. Deb also tees up her cool new PBS projects coming soon, as well as her favorite Arthur character and episodes...
Look for City Island coming to PBS on December 26 from Augenblick Studios, and Work It Out Wombats in early 2023!
Follow Deb on Twitter: @FranklyDeb
Happy (post) Halloween, or is it pre-Christmas? Grab a case of Sprite Cranberry and join Will & Lucas as they unravel a candy bar mystery in "To Eat Or Not To Eat" before desperately trying to un-tense in "S.W.E.A.T." Plus, this year's Halloween costume, Bump In The Night, the Nature Boy, noisy websites, MLK(?!), and more...
Happy (post) Halloween, or is it pre-Christmas? Grab a case of Sprite Cranberry and join Will & Lucas as they unravel a candy bar mystery in "To Eat Or Not To Eat" before desperately trying to un-tense in "S.W.E.A.T." Plus, this year's Halloween costume, Bump In The Night, the Nature Boy, noisy websites, MLK(?!), and more...
Now available for free indefinitely, it’s Will and Lucas chatting over the 2017 Arthur special!
This is a commentary track meant to sync up with any copy of the special. Instructions on how to sync up the audio are at the beginning of the commentary track.
Will and Lucas return from their travels to see Muffy learn her worth in "Cents-less" and see Papa Bear get more coffee in "Buster The Lounge Lizard." Along the way, the guys check in on their experiences seeing All Elite Wrestling live in Toronto and discuss both the announcement of the new official Arthur podcast and the Mario movie trailer. Plus, listener emails, Leisure Suit Larry, and Lucas meets the Voros Twins!
Will and Lucas return from their travels to see Muffy learn her worth in "Cents-less" and see Papa Bear get more coffee in "Buster The Lounge Lizard." Along the way, the guys check in on their experiences seeing All Elite Wrestling live in Toronto and discuss both the announcement of the new official Arthur podcast and the Mario movie trailer. Plus, listener emails, Leisure Suit Larry, and Lucas meets the Voros Twins!
A busy week at ECL HQ means that you get another look behind the Patreon paywall! Will and Lucas break from conventional format to discuss both iterations of the classic PBS staple, The Electric Company, from the 1970s and the late 2000's! They first go way back in time to explore "the One Piece of children's TV" and all of the fashion and chaos of the 70's, before looking back barely a decade to the more hip-hop-inspired and CGI-powered reboot. Along the way, they see some familiar faces on both casts, try and figure out exactly what's happening in the reboot, and determine if the show should make a comeback. Plus, Lucas met Spider-Man?!
A busy week at ECL HQ means that you get another look behind the Patreon paywall! Will and Lucas break from conventional format to discuss both iterations of the classic PBS staple, The Electric Company, from the 1970s and the late 2000's! They first go way back in time to explore "the One Piece of children's TV" and all of the fashion and chaos of the 70's, before looking back barely a decade to the more hip-hop-inspired and CGI-powered reboot. Along the way, they see some familiar faces on both casts, try and figure out exactly what's happening in the reboot, and determine if the show should make a comeback. Plus, Lucas met Spider-Man?!
Lucas takes a pit-stop on his tour of America to join Will in discovering the phenomenon that is Wild Kratts! Will takes Lucas through a potted history of the Kratt brothers' media empire before settling on their latest, and most successful, animated venture. Want the full episode and dozens more hours of content? Join our Patreon today!
Lucas takes a pit-stop on his tour of America to join Will in discovering the phenomenon that is Wild Kratts! Will takes Lucas through a potted history of the Kratt brothers' media empire before settling on their latest, and most successful, animated venture. Want the full episode and dozens more hours of content? Join our Patreon today!
With Lucas away, Will channels Rage (from Podcast 69!) and the two discuss sandwiches by mail in "Buster's Secret Admirer," and preferred hiccup removal techniques in "The Last King of Lambland." Plus, hit Canadian teen sitcom Radio Active, and the geography of Elwood City is thrown into question...
Check out Podcast 69 here: https://podcast69.buzzsprout.com/
Follow Rage on Twitter here: @Re_accent_aigu
With Lucas away, Will channels Rage (from Podcast 69!) and the two discuss sandwiches by mail in "Buster's Secret Admirer," and preferred hiccup removal techniques in "The Last King of Lambland." Plus, hit Canadian teen sitcom Radio Active, and the geography of Elwood City is thrown into question...
Check out Podcast 69 here: https://podcast69.buzzsprout.com/
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All aboard, as your conductors take a time tunnel to the land of Dinosaur Train! This is a preview of the full episode; get the whole thing, plus dozens and dozens of hours of extra podcasts, reviews, videos and more at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits!
They're back! Lucas and Will return to chat Binky's anxieties in "I Wanna Hold Your Hand," and the odd imagery on display in "Whistling In The Wind." It's been a while between episodes, so a lot of email has cropped up, and Will can't contain his excitement about new Teletubbies; plus, Arthur's treehouse, juice bars, ties, and an ECL mystery to solve...
Will and Lucas break from conventional format to discuss both iterations of the classic PBS staple, The Electric Company, from the 1970s and the late 2000's! For the full episode, along with the complete For The Kids series, join our Patreon today, and pay what you want for nearly 100 hours of exclusive content...
We've heard from Arthur fans and people who have worked on the show, but now, let's talk to some (former) kids! Will sits down in two separate interviews with Catherine Dore and Holly Holland to find out what it was like to film the classic Arthur interstitial segments and their memories of their respective shooting days. Catherine has cool insight on how kids were originally selected for the show, and Holly goes in-depth on how being a small-town girl on one of the biggest cartoons in the world affected her life.
Catherine Dore appeared in Season 1, episode 12, "Arthur Writes A Story"
Holly Holland appeared in Season 4, episode 4, "The Contest"
We've heard from Arthur fans and people who have worked on the show, but now, let's talk to some (former) kids! Will sits down in two separate interviews with Catherine Dore and Holly Holland to find out what it was like to film the classic Arthur interstitial segments and their memories of their respective shooting days. Catherine has cool insight on how kids were originally selected for the show, and Holly goes in-depth on how being a small-town girl on one of the biggest cartoons in the world affected her life.
Catherine Dore appeared in Season 1, episode 12, "Arthur Writes A Story"
Holly Holland appeared in Season 4, episode 4, "The Contest"
Lucas and Will get the chance to talk to a Halifax YouTube legend, The Betamax King! His channel collects old commercials, station IDs, promos, and even full specials and local music albums from the 1980s - early 2000's, including Arthur and PBS Kids content. The guys talk to the King about how he got started and why media preservation is important to him, the process of taking footage from VHS and Betamax, some of the wild clips he's collected over the years, and just how much advertising and television has changed since then.
The Betamax King on YouTube
Betamax King on GoFundMe (support his efforts to archive old media!)
Check out a 5-minute video documentary on the King, including a look at his set-up!
Lucas and Will get the chance to talk to a Halifax YouTube legend, The Betamax King! His channel collects old commercials, station IDs, promos, and even full specials and local music albums from the 1980s - early 2000's, including Arthur and PBS Kids content. The guys talk to the King about how he got started and why media preservation is important to him, the process of taking footage from VHS and Betamax, some of the wild clips he's collected over the years, and just how much advertising and television has changed since then.
The Betamax King on YouTube
Betamax King on GoFundMe (support his efforts to archive old media!)
Check out a 5-minute video documentary on the King, including a look at his set-up!
Time to squad up with the Super Readers, as Will and Lucas explore a program from the creator of Blue's Clues and Daniel Tiger's Neighborhood, it's Super Why! This is a free preview of the full episode; to listen to the whole thing and dozens upon dozens of hours of content, sign up at our Patreon for as little as $1 a month!
Come celebrate the 6th year of Elwood City Limits with Will and Lucas talking about the premiere of Arthur season 15! The guys break out the wood candy for "Fifteen," as they juggle three storylines of wildly different repute. Plus, the Best of Halifax Awards, emails about Degrassi and the worst Arthur episodes, and a schedule update for the next few weeks...
Will and Lucas link up (separately) to discuss a surprising season of Arthur in many ways, as they both give their top 5 episodes of the seasons, and Lucas fills in the gaps with mini-reviews of the episodes he missed this season!
It's been a long road, gettin' from there to here...but Lucas and Will are ready to cover the final episode of Season 14! The two get into model kits and a famous astronaut in "Buster Spaces Out," then wrap up the saga of El Boomerang and entertain a weird aside by Will in "The Long Road Home." Plus, Lucas' yard sale, the real BINKY lyrics, a couple of fit checks, crappy regional beers, and a case of mistaken identity...
After another narrow Patron's poll, the winner is DT. Daniel Tiger...'s Neighborhood, that is! Will and Lucas discover the show's deep connection to the world of Fred Rogers and the ways in which it looks to honor his legacy, as well as the many companies that made it happen and the connections to other popular kid's shows along the way. The full episode is available now on our pay-what-you-want Patreon, along with dozens of hours more extra content!
Hot time, summer in the city! The guys beat the heat by chatting about childhood insults and bullying in "DW, Queen of the Comeback" before exploring different parts of a beautiful continent through song with "In My Africa." Lucas further bemoans the lack of good Italian representation on the show, and he and Will pitch the music that the Arthur characters listen to, and much more...
Lucas and Will go exploring in La Maison de Ouimzie, or if you watched in North America, Wimzie's House! The guys take time to poke into the show's history, including the many channels it aired on and its legal brush with Jim Henson Studios, before getting into the production itself, which offers unique takes on the puppet show genre and some very familiar voices...
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Will and Lucas express confusion over both a classic hobby and an awkward Arthur meme in "Arthur Unravels," before discovering just how ahead of its time the show is, fashion-wise, in "All The Rage." Plus, a heapin' helpin' of emails, a truly strange Easter egg(?), and the long-awaited update on Lucas' luggage!
No, that's not a typo, because we're talking about that family of bears from our childhoods! Will leads Lucas through the detailed history of the Berenstain Bears franchise, including the books, other cartoon adaptations, why you may not see it as much anymore, and yes, why people seem to remember them as the "Berenstein" Bears. For the full discussion, subscribe to our Patreon and gain access to the episode plus dozens more on PBS Kids classics...
Lucas returns from his adventures in Ireland to catch up with Will, as they both grumble through "Around The World in 11 Minutes" before praising the before-its-time nature of "Muffy and the Big Bad Blog." Along the way, the guys answer emails and look back on their #1 Arthur episodes, determine their most hated characters, reminisce on their old blogs, and Will recounts the first ECL patron/listener meet-up. Hey, WestJet, where is Lucas' luggage?!
Lucas returns from his roadrunning across Canada to answer some emails with Will about celebrity Arthur voice casts and adoption in the Arthur universe. Then, the guys deal with body horror and Saul Bass titles in "Follow The Bouncing Ball," before fretting about Buster's future and lament the lack of ICP in "Buster Baxter and the Letter From The Sea." Plus, the Arthur adaptation of Zodiac, Will makes a proposition to the Arthur Wiki, and what podcast pair do Lucas and Will look like?
After narrowly winning the Patron's poll, Will and Lucas try to get their heads around the forgotten 90's 'toon, Adventures From The Book of Virtues!
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Will is joined by Arthur/PBS Kids expert Peeebs to talk about the first scary thing you ever saw in "Tales of Grotesquely Grim Bunny", and just how darn cute Pal is in "Pet Projects." Peeebs is a font of Arthur knowledge and sheds light on some mysteries about the show, including a potential bombshell on Arthur's name itself. Peeebs also gets into his own Arthur origin and why he is such a big fan, and he and Will chat about the importance of archiving, the show's first stoner, and a PBS Kids manga?!
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The voice of Finding D.W. returns to tackle an Arthur episode! Jason Szwimer and Will discuss where geek culture was in 2010 in "Falafelosophy," and see the 2008 financial crisis through one of the strangest Arthur episodes ever, "The Great Lint Rush." Jason also discusses his history with Arthur post-DW and his most nostalgic shows, the 3 words every writer wants to hear, and some deep Arthur lore questions. Plus, does Will hate Neil Gaiman?
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Lucas and Will wind the clocks forward in covering one of the newest shows on the FTK docket, Molly of Denali! There's a lot to discuss in terms of the creative and cultural powerhouses behind the show, its relationship to the Indigenous people of Alaska (and across North America), and how it explains very serious subjects to a younger audience. The guys definitely learn a thing or two themselves!
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Despite the best efforts of Mike, ECL has returned! Will and Lucas waste no time in getting to the Kingdom Hearts 4 of it all, before discussing the mechanics of long nicknames in "Nicked By A Name," followed by Lucas bemoaning the loss of his favorite gag in "The Play's The Thing." The guys confront some of Arthur's weirdest moments along the way, ruminate on the fates of the unseen Arthur characters, and get a little Mad Men in there as well...
It's an off week for Will and Lucas, so please enjoy our episode of the Patreon-exclusive For The Kids podcast on Sid The Science Kid! The guys discuss the ground-breaking digital puppetry technology behind the show and the 90's CGI shows of the past that paved the way, as well as how Sid's method of storytelling measures up to its peers. Plus, the many different projects the show's cast found themselves in, and Lucas' class analysis on the show.
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Will and Lucas turn back time again to the 1990's for a look at one of the earliest PBS Kids hits, GhostWriter! This is a preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive episode; for the whole thing and dozens more great full-length episodes talking about PBS Kids shows, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1 a month.
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Happy Wrestlemania weekend to all who celebrate (and apologies to those who don't)! Will and Lucas take time off from watching the grappling to discuss Arthur's handling of a topical issue in "The Agent of Change," and the state of TLC's reality TV offerings in "DW Unties The Knot." Plus, a spirited defense of Emily, cartoons that represent the animation process, and does Lucas say yes to the dress?
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Will and Lucas, together again, go back to school with Sid The Science Kid! The guys discuss the ground-breaking digital puppetry technology behind the show and the 90's CGI shows of the past that paved the way, as well as how Sid's method of storytelling measures up to its peers. Plus, the many different projects the show's cast found themselves in, and Lucas' class analysis on the show.
Will welcomes back former guest KashCash to the show, as they chat a new character and the contest that made her in "The Wheel Deal," before uncovering a shocking secret about Mr. Ratburn's past in "The Buster Report." Kash offers insights on the character designs of the show and can't help but get into a bit of tokusatsu discussion with Will; plus, a new animal hierarchy theory, and Buster goes Ultra Instinct?
Check out the KashCast on Spotify and Anchor, and watch their cool YouTube videos!
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The end of another season of Arthur allows Will and Lucas to reflect on what they've seen, as they look back at how they feel about season 13 and rank their top 5 favorite episodes. Then, check out an extended free preview of the guys talking about the final Arthur episode, "All Grown Up," a review that is available now on Patreon!
What did you think of Season 13? Send us your top episodes and/or general thoughts!
Arthur may be "over", but ECL lives on! Will and Lucas rediscover the power of music in "Waiting For Bonnie," while Arthur speaks truth to (super)power in "The Secret Origin of Supernova." Along the way, the guys discuss the ethics of sleepovers, Deliverance, Jack Kirby, a character's subtle design change, and yes, the animal hierarchy.
Will is joined for a second time by the man behind the Finding DW podcast, and former voice of DW, Jason Szwimer! This is a preview of the 40-minute+ interview; for the full scoop, subscribe to Elwood City Limits on Patreon!
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Enjoy another Lucas Mancini Day with Will and the man himself as they deal with an unexpected flash-forward in "Paradise Lost," followed by the dark side of school spirit in "The Pride of Lakewood." The guys take time to answer emails including the tracklist of a 90's Arthur album, Lucas remembers his first word, and hits his limit with the show's weird food...
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Will and Lucas enter the mysterious jungles of their post-childhood to explore the puppet/CGI combination show that was It's A Big Big World! This is a sneak preview of the full episode. To gain access to it and dozens more hours of content including commentaries, movie reviews, and the entire For The Kids back catalog, subscribe to our pay-what-you- want Patreon!
Fresh off the new Arthur book release, Will provides a report from the Marc Brown Q&A before he and Lucas launch into talking about the side-hustle in "Fernlets by Fern," before getting into some classic Arthur horror with "Prunella and the Haunted Locker." Plus, Will writes a birthday card for Lucas, parents are raked over the coals, and a big announcement for February!
It's the Sesame Street segment that captured kid's imaginations, as Will and Lucas travel to Elmo's World!
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Welcome to the kingdom of Lurewi, as Lucas and Will welcome Réjean aka Rage from Podcast 69 to discuss NFTs and more artist scams in "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble," before trading secret websites in "The Secret Guardians." Along the way, Will gets out-Englished and an unexpected connection to The Simpsons is made; plus, Sword Art Online, emails, and Arthur's final season updates!
Podcast 69 is available on your favorite podcast provider and at https://podcast69.buzzsprout.com/
Follow Rage on Twitter: @Re_accent_aigu
Will and Lucas return to Ragdoll Productions for this little-known precursor to shows like Teletubbies and Boohbah, and one that was a childhood favorite of Will's. The guys slow the vibe waaaaay down for adventures with millipedes and trains and a character with an awful voice, plus a brief exploration of the explosion of popularity for Elmo in 2022 and Will's galaxy-brain take on the themes of Ragdoll Production shows.
The full episode, and dozens more on your favorite PBS Kids shows, are available on our Patreon for only $1!
It's a brand new year, as Will leads Lucas through one of Arthur's more famous episodes, "When Carl Met George," and perhaps the most important Word From Us Kids segment in show history. Then, they DIVE into "DW Swims with the Fishes," a more light-hearted affair. Plus, emails that bring back grade school memories, and is Will a Gas-head?
We welcome your feedback on this episode, feel free to contact us on our socials or email us, elwoodcitylimits@gmail.com!
There is no new content on the free feed this week, but head over to patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and subscribe if you want to hear a one-time-only pilot episode Will worked on during the pandemic, all about movies and their accompanying soundtracks.
Happy New Year to you, we'll see you in 2022 with all-new episodes of ECL, FTK, and more!
Grab the turkey and sit down with Will & Lucas for the last(?) Arthur commentary for An Arthur Thanksgiving! The guys chat about all manner of holidays as well as tofurkey, parades, and they even manage to say a couple of nice things about the Flash animation...
This is a commentary track watch-along, instructions for syncing up our audio with "An Arthur Thanksgiving" are given at the beginning of the audio. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all the best from us at Elwood City Limits. See you in 2022!
Will and Lucas get the obvious joke out of the way immediately before turning the dial back to the 1990's to revisit every millennial's favorite educational program, Bill Nye The Science Guy!
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Tonight, on a very special ECL, Will and Lucas explore one of the show's most groundbreaking episodes, "The Great MacGrady." The guys explore the origins and effects of the episode in detail, as well as the episode's 2021 remake, their personal feelings on Arthur dealing with a serious subject, and a listener email that puts things in perspective. There are still lots of laughs and goofs in the episode, too, so sit back and vibe with us...
It's double trouble at the cinema when Will and Lucas sit down to talk about Denis Villeneuve's new adaptation of "Dune", and the live action/CGI hybrid adaptation of Clifford!
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Will is joined by Nick Demarco, aka TheFrenskyStar, who lends his expertise on Arthur lore to the exploration of Macbeth-as-told-by-Arthur in "Macfrensky," and Binky livening up an Emily episode in "The Good, The Bad, & The Binky." Nick also talks about his Arthur origin story and his website's place in the current Arthur community, and much more!
Follow The Frensky Star on your favorite social media platform and visit the website for Arthur reviews, articles, and more: https://thefrenskystar.com/
It's a big freakin' red dog! Lucas and Will investigate the still-relevant children's book series and its first PBS animated adaptation, a staple of both of their childhoods.
This is a preview of the full episode, now available on the ECL Patreon, along with dozens more hours of content!
A l'il late but here for your weekend! Will and Lucas sort through news and updates, including social media milestones, before discussing numerology in "Arthur's Number Nightmare," while Will relives his memories of Lost in "Brain Gets Hooked." Plus, new revelations in the Arthur canon, thoughts on tech ed/shop class, an email from across the world, the reveal of the next ECL movie review, and far more!
It's time for another 90's PBS staple, as Will and Lucas don their gumshoe gear and try to find the elusive master criminal! There's a lot of interesting history to this game show, from the excellent cast to the unforgettable musical talent, and the guys put their geographical knowledge to the test along the way. Plus, plenty of spirited asides on GeoGuessr, acapella, manga, and more!
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It's Halloween and, even though Will has been enveloped by inky blackness, he manages to power through with Lucas to discuss a surprisingly personal George episode in "The Silent Treatment" and a weird, tai chi-laden narrative in "Kung Fool." Along the way, they meet a new character, discuss shop class and aglets, play a double round of "Would You Eat It," and even hear Will's real voice! Stay past the end for a little spooky extra, and keep your eye on the free feed this weekend...
Will and Lucas reach back deep into the 1990's to uncover what was, at one time, one of the most popular PBS Kids shows ever made! There's a lot to talk about around this left-leaning, socially conscious puppet show, including just how big the show was in its time, potential reasons why it is not as easily remembered as its contemporaries, and what it gets right (and not-so-right) about socially conscious issues and representation. Plus, tongue twisters, Will's misheard lyrics, and...Hulk Hogan speaking Pig Latin?
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Season 13 is here! Will and Lucas check in on their plans for Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween before settling into the season premiere. First up is a huge special guest star in "No Acting, Please", followed by the perils of speed-reading and page-skimming in "Prunella and the Disappointing Ending." Plus, the guys get a peek behind the scenes of the production of A Christmas Carol, an update on Lucas' Dune re-read, and determine whether Lucas or Charlie Day deserves to play Luigi...
It's time once again! Will and Lucas go over their thoughts on the season of Arthur just past, plus their top 5 episodes, and an email with a data-based follow-up from last week's episode.
What did you think of Season 12? What are your top 5? Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts!
Will dons the NPR voice and soldiers through with Lucas to talk about the final episode of Arthur season 12! Arthur's inner lefty comes out in "The Perfect Game", while Lucas bemoans the baby voice in "DW's Furry Freakout", plus more cat stuff, the recent Arthur poll, and an ECL patron gives the guys a big surprise!
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Will and Lucas turn the clock all the way to the right and touch on the most up-to-date piece of Arthur media to date with the final(?) one-hour special! The guys have a spirited discussion about the things they liked and didn't like so much about the transition to 4th grade, the new characters, and yes, the new fits. Plus, after Lucas' glowing review of The Matrix, what did Will think of it upon rewatch?
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The end of Season 12 looms large as Will and Lucas head back to Meadowcroak chock full of social anxiety in "Home Sweet Home", before discussing the nature of magic (plus Rocky & Bullwinkle) in, "Do You Believe in Magic." The guys have a lot to say as well about the Matrix and the idea of liking what you like, and Will makes a magical discovery!
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...or is it Joor Drinks? Either way, Will and Lucas are happy to end off the Bookworm Bunch series with an old favorite, George Shrinks! The guys talk a bit about the fascinating career of its creator and the many projects you may know him from before stepping into the retro-future jazz of the show itself, plus rankings of the Bookworm Bunch shows!
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Lucas and Will are finally back to talk about Arthur on their Arthur podcast, how about that! The guys get their chance to recap and give their thoughts on the end of the Arthur TV show before getting into it about ham sizes and struggle meals in "The Blackout" and the return of a hated character in "Mei Lin Takes A Stand". It's been 5 awesome years of Elwood City Limits, thank you for every day of it and here's to many more!
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What can you say about a tap-dancing horse? Will and Lucas try their best as they explore the world of Marvin, perhaps the most forgotten of the 6 initial Bookworm Bunch shows...
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Before ECL returns from its summer break, Will and Lucas take a dive into the heaps of mail and correspondence! The guys take time to give some long-awaited shout-outs, answer questions relating to Doug, good vs bad movies, and the upcoming Arthur book, hit on a pair of controversial Arthur subjects, and give you a heartwarming story of how great Marc Brown is.
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Will and Lucas are pleased to sit down with former DW voice actor and current podcasting maven, Jason Szwimer (no extra M). The three take the loose framework of two of Jason's episodes on Arthur ("DW's Time Trouble" and "Operation: DW!") as the opportunity to talk to him about his time on the show, the experience of voice acting as a child, memorable fan interactions, his new podcasting endeavor (Finding DW), and which facts on his Wikipedia page are flat-out false. Plus, a little surprise at the end... Listen to Finding DW on your favorite podcasting service and follow Jason on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jasonszwimer/)
Will and Lucas sit down to watch the Arthur special about Arthur visiting his cousins in Ohio(?). The guys weigh in on all of the songs, Dad Read's shoes, raccoons, what animal and crop they would farm, the Buster/Adam Sandler connection, skinks and more!
This is a commentary track you can sync with your watching of the special. Instructions on how to sync are in the very beginning of the audio track and it is designed to be watched with any copy of the special.
Here is the link we used to watch the special: https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x7s6rrr
Will gives you two big announcements on this year's Best of Halifax nominations AND our first-ever Twitch stream!
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It's a bit of ECL Origins this time around as Will talks with Dave Patman (aka sweatyhorse78), the creator and administrator of Arthur fansite, Elwood City Downtown Core!
Dave talks about the experience of creating and operating a web site dedicated to Arthur in the late 1990s and how it differs from today's online landscape. Dave also explains his origins as an older Arthur fan, the highs of the site, his Arthur favorites, and the finer points of alpaca farming, plus learn how the ECDC inspired this very podcast! Dave is a great resource for anyone interested in the Arthur fandom in its earliest days...
This is a free preview of Will and Lucas' conversation with former DW actor and current podcaster Jason Szwimer. The full audio will be available for free by the end of August, but it is available exclusively to ECL Patrons RIGHT NOW! Sign up for as little as $1 a month and get access to this and more exclusive audio and shows. patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits Listen to Finding DW on your favorite podcasting service and follow Jason on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jasonszwimer/)
The boys are fully vaxxed and pumped to the max for the new episode! Will gets his wish for a Fern episode with "War of the Worms" and the guys determine who is responsible for the raking and if Buster is MLG in "I Owe You One." Stick around to the very end for exciting updates on upcoming episodes (don't miss the schedule drop on Monday July 26)!
Will and Lucas are near the finish line of their COVID vaccine wait, so no better time to record an ECL! After an update on the next Arthur special, Will admits a shocking level of cherry ignorance in "The Cherry Tree" and the two meet Chip Crosswire in "Matchmaker Matchbreaker". Plus, Lucas educating Will on young people slang and your responses to Buster's hyperfixation. This episode hits the nail out of the park!
Will and Lucas get to a much-anticipated addition to the Bookworm Bunch and look further into the Canadian production, Seven Little Monsters! The guys discuss the work and influence of author Maurice Sendak before delighting in the very Canadian cast, the show's surprising Simpsons connection, and the jumpin' BNL theme song. Plus, a couple of belated Pride Month shout-outs, the hosts' favorite monster, and the two ruminate on which monster the other would be...
150 episodes?! You'd better believe it. Will and Lucas have a lot to talk about in this one as they giggle about the Lord of the Rings in "The Chronicles of Buster" and explore a real piece of American history with "On This Spot". They discuss more serious topics like hyper focusing and the history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, along with a major victory for Arthur's animation team and who the best Arthur dad is...
Will and Lucas take a closer look at the little bear with the missing button as they explore the history of the evergreen children's book and the short-lived cartoon adaptation of Corduroy! The guys cover the interesting future of the "franchise" and the unexpected cool aspects of the cartoon, as well as the problems of having ice cream instead of snow and a surprising last-minute cameo from a trio of beloved Canadian children's entertainers...
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With "only" 100 episodes of Arthur left, Will and Lucas search for the green-tailed grebe in "For The Birds" and discover the Grain Reaper in "Ungifted"...the guys, now nearly fully vaccinated, also get into their various "old man interests", the many interests of Mr. Ratburn, model building, French social media, the sweater curse, and Arthur's nips!
Will and Lucas continue their exploration of the PBS Kids weekend block for youngsters by getting the scoop on the moose named Elliot!
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Will and Lucas take a look into the history of Webkinz in "DW's Stray Netkitten" before remembering what Stellaluna is in "Bats in the Belfry". The pair also chat about the Microsoft Office suite, the various ages of Arthur, Arthur Live, Coke Music, Lucas gives a potted history of the Canadian beaver, and a vaccine update!
It's time for a series! Will and Lucas drill down into PBS Kids' Saturday morning block from the early 2000s and explore each show in the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch! They start off with some history of the block itself and animation studio Nelvana before getting into children's book adaptation Timothy Goes To School, a show with a surprising amount of Arthur connections. Plus, 90s commercials, great teachers, and are you a Max or a Ruby?
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Will and Lucas get into the unfortunate saga of Lance Armstrong in the episode "Room To Ride" before detailing their own experience with family nights in "The Frensky Family Fiasco"...along the way, Lucas rails against helicopter parenting, the guys switch roles, and a beloved character betrayal occurs. All that plus news on the Oasis Animation union protests, Arthur's references, Russian dressing, Henry Rollins, and more!
Finally! Lucas sits Will down and takes the lead through the ill-received adaptation of the worldwide video game hit. The guys of course discuss the movie in details (SPOILERS!) but also get into their individual movie viewing experiences during a COVID-19 lockdown as well as their personal histories with the Monster Hunter games. Plus, their picks for the Best Video Game Movie of All Time, the military connection of modern movies, and whether or not this movie is actually for anybody.
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Will and Lucas return in full effect for the start of Arthur, season 12! The guys get into the finer points of Yom Kippur in "Is That Kosher?" before getting blind-sided by feels in "Never, Never, Never"...plus, a closer look at the new animation, Arthur episodes you can relate to, Lucas gives a Kingdom Hearts update, and a voice familiar to ECL listeners joins the Arthur cast...
It's an off week for the show, so Will dives into the show's mailbag to answer some questions, field some feedback, and listen to a tune! Plus, learn about how Will disappointed Paddington Bear...
It's time once again! Will and Lucas sit down separately to take you through the 11th season of Arthur and their top 5 episode choices (plus a bit of Oscar season banter from Lucas), before coming together to explore an episode of Mister Rogers' Neighborhood that features Marc Brown and the original voice of Arthur, Michael Yarmush!
Monkey pun! Will and Lucas swing into your feed to discuss the history, and the PBS Kids adaptation, of the world's most famous monkey who's not actually a monkey! George's history leads the guys through Nazi Germany and into a complex legacy, while the TV show offers a star-studded cast, funny narration, an appealing visual style, and surprising comparisons to Arthur. Also, how is The Man in the Yellow Hat so independently wealthy?
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The 11th season of Arthur ends as a new adventure begins for Lucas and Will's favorite character, with the season finale "Big Brother Binky"! The guys talk a lot about how the show handles adoption as well as their own experiences with it and their impression on baby Mei Lin. They also kick off the show with a long-awaited (and final?!) update on the Lucas Mancini Hall of Kings!
The Adventures of...who? Dudley The what?! Lucas and Will share their memories of this little-remembered piece of Canadian millennial history before taking a big swig of the once-popular kid's show and its old-school techniques. Lucas is vibing with the show's presentation while Will tries to nail down the iconic Dudley voice; along the way, they uncover the Canadian character actors involved in the production and Lucas recounts his experience at 22 Minutes!
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Will is joined by special guest Doctor to help work through his contempt for skating in "DW On Ice!" and to draw the line between Muffy and Vince McMahon in "Spoiled Rotten". Doctor also shares his experience watching Arthur in Florida and tells Will all about Chuck E. Cheese, plus CyberTiger, the DW Bump Count, and more!
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Will and Lucas delve into a deep memory from the childhoods of 90's kids everywhere! The guys get into the Halifax connections of the show's creators and discuss how clowns are no longer the innocent childhood icons they used to be. Attention is also paid to the difference between the Gemini and the Genie awards, Will blows up his Dad's spot, and Lucas tells a tale of Montreal Clown Tinder...
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This week's episode starts off HOT with some news about when you can watch the new Arthur episodes and more on the Arthur ayahuasca ceremony...then, Will and Lucas review their notes on plagiarism in "Francine's Pilfered Paper" before getting their morals mixed in "Buster Gets Real". All that plus emails, Thanksgiving, computer literacy, a long talk about reality TV, and more!
It's time to check the overhead compartments and prepare for turbulence, as Lucas and Will board the infamous CGI series Jay Jay The Jet Plane! The guys explore Jay Jay's origins on a forgotten kid's programming block and its surprising connection to Thomas The Tank Engine, Theodore Tugboat, and Veggie Tales, as well as the 2 small things Will absolutely HATES about the show, its relation to the Kevin Costner film "Pushing Tin"(?), and exactly how the guys feel about those darn faces!
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Will and Lucas are here to help you come in from the cold and warm up your February with a new episode! The guys discuss hiccup cures in "Hic or Treat" before debating the use of the term 'jimmies' in "Mr. Alwaysright". Lucas also talks about his first experience skiing and drops a crucial Monster Hunter update, plus don't forget about this week's special day...
Word up! Will Wordman and Lucas WordMancini don the costume for the much-requested show that was all about vocabulary, WordGirl! The guys learn more about the history of the show's animation studio and unique comedic style, the S-tier voice-acting roster, and if PBS succeeded at making a smart and funny television show for kids. Redistribute the cheese wealth!
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Get ready for an earth-shattering change to Arthur continuity, as Lucas and Will get a load of Matt Damon in "The Making of Arthur" and enact a couple of fit checks in "Dancing Fools". Plus, a potentially problematic Postcards From You, while the emails give a look at Lucas as a young filmmaker, an official ECL drinking game/bingo, and more!
He's just a kid who's 4, it's Caillou! Will and Lucas uncover the history of the bald kid that everyone hates and determine whether or not his stint on PBS Kids was as bad as everyone says it is. The guys sift through their own complicated feelings on Caillou while exploring the surprisingly deep history of the character's development, its connections to Arthur, Teletoon, and Spawn(?), and the potentially dubious source of the Caillou backlash.
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Lucas and Will are marveling at some deep Arthur lore references in "Baby Kate & The Imaginary Mystery" before bemoaning the idea of train conversations in "Strangers on a Train"...they also get to talking about cellphones, Uncle Wormy, and memories of high school including a cringey thing Will used to do!
Will and Lucas, two grown men, enter the Boohbah Zone! Lucas is far more enchanted by the more psychedelic and arthouse aspects of the Teletubbies also-ran, while Will is a bit more put off...they explore its brief history before diving in to a full episode of the show for babies/sensory assault. Along the way, they discuss which 2020 phenomenon the Boohbahs resemble, reveal a surprising connection to a podcast inside joke, and generally revel in the silly and even creepy world of Boohbah.
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Are you emotionally ready for the 2021 return of ECL? Will and Lucas are back to discuss their old phones in "Phony Fern" and mull over a new addition to the Arthur canon in "Brain's Shocking Secret"...along the way, the guys break the news of a cancelled PBS Kids series and the 2021 premiere of Arthur, while getting into Canadian detective shows, boredom vs anger, and maybe the worst thing Muffy has ever done!
Lucas and Will sit down to take in this 2017 special focused on DW's 5th birthday! The boys try their best to stay on topic but still manage to get in some dalliances about dressing fancy at birthday parties, Gambit, Fall Guys, the upcoming anime season, and their initial thoughts on the Flash Animation era of Arthur...
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Conductor Will seats Lucas on the Nostalgia Express as they take a look at the origins of Thomas The Tank Engine and its North American vessel, Shining Time Station! Later on down the track, they wrap their heads around children's entertainer George Carlin, discover an interesting link between Thomas and a popular anime, discuss which Canadian TV channel corresponds to its American equivalent, Will reveals his top 3 childhood fandoms, and Lucas becomes a Scheme-head!
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It's the last ECL episode before 2021, so Lucas and Will (and Will's DoorDash order) sit down to revisit a seldom-seen character in "Buenos Noches, Vicita" and another character walks the path to redemption in "Prunella Packs It In". The guys also chat about Dune and are baffled by 2 new segments, Lucas drops some hot college knowledge, and Will shares his dream of Arthur's future!
Eso es! Will and Lucas, by the whim of the Patreon poll, look back at another attempt by PBS to appeal to the Hispanic market, with a show about twin siblings and a healthy amount of Spanglish. Along the way, the guys discuss their childhood bedtimes, Chuck E. Cheese, lucha libre, and a surprising Arthur-related connection!
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Lockdown II has commenced in Nova Scotia, but Will and Lucas are ready as ever with the new episode! The two compare the merits of Kijiji and Facebook Marketplace in "Arthur Sells Out", and try to reasonably figure out which movie that Mrs. Tibble and Grandma Thora wanted to go see circa 2007 in "Mind Your Manners". They also reminisce on their first bad games, size up their current best and worst Arthur characters, preview the Clifford movie and more...
Will and Lucas wish on a dragon scale, and find themselves neck-deep in Dragon Tales! The guys explore the long road that the show took to becoming a reality, and just how lucrative it was for PBS Kids (plus, the wild merchandise!). Along the way, they discover the show's connections to ReBoot and the Gundam franchise, its theme song and Will's take on it, reminisce on an EXTREMELY regional popcorn franchise, and why Dragon Tales may secretly be anime...
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Will sits down with one of the many voices of Arthur Read, actor and scholar Dallas Jokic! Dallas recounts his experience playing Arthur and his acting background (as well as his brother's), what he got up to after acting, and his favorite Arthur characters and episodes.
Will sits down with one of the many voices of Arthur Read, actor and scholar Dallas Jokic! Dallas recounts his experience playing Arthur and his acting background (as well as his brother's), what he got up to after acting, and his favorite Arthur characters and episodes.
Mike and Lucas are back to ring in the 11th season of Arthur with a HUGE episode of the show! The guys try not to beach themselves in "Swept Away" before lamenting how gross harmonicas can really be in "Germophobia"...plus, more on the Arthur Thanksgiving special, an update on the Patreon, the Bane voice returns, and a tribute to the one and only Alex Trebek. (CONTENT WARNING: 2 descriptions of vomiting, one in the mailbag and one around the 51:00 mark)
It's that time again! Lucas and Will offer their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was (10), the show's tenth anniversary, and their personal top 5 episodes they covered...plus, Lucas sneaks in his top 5 albums of 2020!
Season 10 of Arthur comes to a close as Will & Lucas welcome Ming Tsai and ponder the mystery of The Brain's "greenhouse" in "What's Cooking?" and discover the perils and pains of letter carrying in "Buster's Special Delivery". They also briefly discuss the new Arthur short on voting as well as Best of the Worst, seasonal movies, the REAL origin of potstickers, Juicy J, and way more!
The podcast digs into a favorite from Lucas' past as he and Will come in Between The Lions! The guys take a look at the Sesame Street-adjacent production that aimed to improve kids' reading ability and try to keep their heads on a swivel to keep up with all of the segments...plus, some stops along the way to remember TV Guide and the TV listings channel, make a surprising Gremlins connection, and determining where the BTL theme song ranks in the For The Kids canon!
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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
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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!
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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...
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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!
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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...
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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...
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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!
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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!
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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...
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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...
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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?
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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!
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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"!
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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!
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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 (elwoodcitylimits@gmail.com) 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!
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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!
Even across two provinces, Lucas & Will meet up to gab about Arthur! The boys bemoan winter in Atlantic Canada and the horrors of capitalism in "Arthur's Snow Biz", and chat a certain insult to one Bret Stephens in the Kafkaesque "Bugged"...plus, Will tries to understand slang, making sense of the Arthur timeline, and a big show announcement!
Hurricane Dorian and podcast ghosts from Oak Island can't keep ECL from another podcast....at least not this week! Will & Lucas swap hurricane stories before getting into the surprising TinTin parody "Fernfern and the Secret of Moose Mountain" and engaging in a measured discussion on snitching in "Thanks A Lot, Binky". All that, plus Arthur characters and The Office, wrestling (again!), and way more!
After an extended absence, Lucas & Will return to each other's company to kickstart season 8 of Arthur! It's all about the joys of connecting online in "Dear Adil", and the horrors of your mom breaking up with her boyfriend in "Bitzi's Breakup"...plus, the new Nintendo Direct, Stranger Things, and Lucas' take on the Buster sandwich!
Will is joined by previous guest DJ Bob to discuss the final (to date) Arthur music album, featuring all original songs! Find out which character gets featured thrice, which songs are worth seeking out, and which popular song they got DW to cover...
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It's our third anniversary, so Lucas & Will have gathered together to sit down and watch Arthur's only foray into the world of CGI! The boys try their best to get through this weird curio, and Will surprises Lucas with a special gift...
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It's time once again to look back at the season of Arthur that was, as Will & Lucas sit down to present their long-form thoughts on season 7, and present to you their top 5 episodes! Plus, Will reveals a special episode coming your way next week for our 3 year anniversary...
It's time to tackle one of Arthur's most infamous episodes...Lucas & Will return from their sojourns to New Brunswick to discuss "April 9th". It's a time to reflect on how this show about cartoon animals explored the issue of 9/11 just a year after it happened, and how trauma affects people differently, but there's also some fun thanks to a game of "Date Marry Dump", Elwood City's history with UFOs, and more...
The boys are back in town! Will & Lucas return from their absence and get down to brass tacks about Arthur's representation of disability in "Prunella Sees The Light", and have conflicting thoughts about aliens in "Return of the Snowball"! Plus, Passions (again?), Arthur and Fortnite, Blade, an Engelbert Humperdinck update, and Lucas gives his thoughts on the tragic arson of Kyoto Animation.
Lucas Moon-cini has returned from Chicago, and has tales of deep-dish and Hamilton to share! He and Willennium Young get into another Binky episode with "The World of Tomorrow" featuring Engelbert Humperdinck and Sky Captain & The World of Tomorrow...then, in "Is There A Doctor In The House?", the fellas talk favorite chores, the Tom Sawyer cinematic universe, and Arthur at its most grim. All that, plus Faygo facts!
Lucas & Will wish you a happy Canada Day weekend wherever you are with this new episode! The boys wax nostalgic on 90's shopping malls in "DW's Time Trouble", and have perhaps their dumbest moment yet in "Buster's Amish Mismatch"...plus fictional butlers, character's tattoos, and yes, wrestling.
Will & Lucas gather for a pair of odd Arthur episodes...first, in "Pick A Car, Any Car", the boys give out about their car troubles, and watch Arthur reckon with nostalgia; then, in "Jenna's Bedtime Blues", they learn about nocturnal enuresis, and revel in plenty of pee puns. All that, plus Lucas' commentary on the NBA Draft, Car Talk, and does Will know anyone on the 2019 XXL Freshman List?
Will & Lucas are celebrating the centennial of their favorite town, and their own centennial (sorta), with the 100th episode of Arthur! The guys chat about E3 and Larry King, Lucas flexes his marketing degree, and does Fern like anime? Plus, listener's memories of the show...thank you for supporting us to 100 episodes, here's to the next 100!
Will sits down with former character designer for seasons 1-4 of Arthur, Rich Morris! Rich is an animator and designer with decades of experience on some very notable shows. He talks about his experience illustrating for Arthur and other Cinar shows of the 90s, plus working with Marc Brown, the secret origins of George, winning an Emmy, and what makes Arthur special...
Find more cool comics, illustrations, and Arthur material from Rich at the following links:
http://yafgc.net
http://comics.shipsinker.com
https://yafgcrich.tumblr.com/
Welcome to the first in a new series for the podcast, where we take a look at more recent Arthur episodes, and what better one to start with than the gay rat wedding? Viv from Arthur&BusterBFFL on YouTube joins Will to answer important questions: What does Will think of new Arthur? Do teachers eat kale and watch documentaries? And is ECL on the Arthur Wiki? All that plus french fries n' ice cream, and the "controversy" surrounding this episode...
Check out Viv's channel HERE!
Follow Viv on Twitter, @KitkatValrie
Check out Viv on Wattpad HERE!
The Tibbles take the spotlight, and Arthur gets an honest-to-goodness bottle episode! Will & Lucas talk a lot about the fascinating life of Diogenes in "To Tibble The Truth", and Will explains why you should hate and fear ostriches in "Waiting To Go"...plus, Lucas' takes on the NBA Finals, fashion, and more!
It's been a big week for our favorite show, and a lot to talk about! Will & Lucas first sink their teeth into the ongoing Arthur in Alabama controversy and the "issue" of Mr. Ratburn being revealed as gay...then the fellas chat with bad accents in "Ants in Arthur's Pants", and re-discover the show's coolest character in "Don't Ask Muffy"! All that, plus Lucas' NBA thoughts, fortune cookies, Hoprah Linseed, early 2000's pop culture, and more!
Crown City, you're dynamite! Will & Lucas are in two places at once in "Francine's Split Decision" and talk bowling ball sizes while Lucas plays a round of Would You Eat It in hard mode...then, in "Muffy Goes Metropolitan", the fellas get help from Andy Warthog navigating...an actually good Muffy episode? All that, plus going viral, M. Night Shyamalan, Billy Dee Williams, and way more!
It's goin' down for real! Will & Lucas are set to dig into Arthur season 7, and the premiere is filled with spills and (douche)chills...first, in "Cast Away", the guys give their thoughts on some new voices and find an unlikely enemy; then, in "The Great Sock Mystery", Lucas illuminates us on his new fave character, and a huge return! All that, plus thoughts on the Sonic The Hedgehog trailer, an Arthur theme for the new generation, and NO ENDGAME SPOILERS!
Surprise! Start your week off this time with Will & Lucas' long-form thoughts on Arthur season 6...what did the fellas think of the season at large, and which episodes made their individual top 5 lists? Find out here, and don't forget to visit/re-visit the podcast episodes from this season for more detailed episode breakdowns!
Season 6 of Arthur ends off with two....interesting(?) Arthur stories! Lucas & Will talk marbles, POGs, and more in "Arthur Loses His Marbles", and then delve into superstitions in "Friday The 13th"...plus, the bagel discourse continues, Lucas thinks bad luck is child propaganda, and much more!
Will and Lucas are getting ready to wrap up season 6 with the penultimate episode! The fellas are graced by the appearance of Michelle Kwan in "The Good Sport" and discuss famous classmates and bagels; then, in "Crushed", it's all about babysitters and the debut of Corey...plus, Will visits Wal-Mart after dark, the upcoming PBS Arthur marathon, and more!
Celebrate the coming of Spring with your pals at ECL! Will & Lucas dig into "Rhyme For Your Life", featuring Lucas determining Mrs. Barnes' astrological sign and a butt-load of poetry references; then, in "For Whom The Bell Tolls", a divisive episode with more Metallica references than you'd think! Plus, Liberty's Kids, how to start a podcast, Christoph Waltz, Winnipeg, and a truly regrettable tangent on Soul Calibur...
Lucas & Will are back in Daylight Savings Time, and ready for another look at Arthur season 6! The fellas welcome George to the Arthur canon and Lucas discusses his experiences with dyslexia in "The Boy With His Head in the Clouds"; then, it's all about allowance in "More!"...plus, Stickin' Around (again), French accents, Mairzy Doats and the Rattlin' Bog, and oh yeah, HAMMER!
A bit of a ChEeKy episode this week! Lucas & Will commiserate on a snowy day to discuss "Citizen Frensky" including tangents on Citizen Kane and Encarta (look it up, kids), and "DW's Backpack Mishap" featuring Giant Bomb's INCA video, and Todd McFarlane's Spawn...plus, memories of ZOOM, Into The Spider-Verse and Marvel movies, workplace relationships, and more!
It's a busy time of year, but the fellas are happy to be back talkin' Arthur! Lucas & Will talk The Twilight Zone and freak out over another presidential cameo in "The Boy Who Cried Comet"; then, they chat Scientology, and Latinx representation on PBS with "Arthur and Los Vecinos". Plus, a Detective Pikachu communique, and what Star Trek job would you have?
(Thanks to Susan Velazquez for her thoughts on "Arthur & Los Vecinos" and PBS' history of representation. Follow her on Twitter: @susannprogress)
The ol' inbox is gettin' full, so Will takes a dive in and catches up with our listener correspondence! We dive back into the Hogwarts house sorting of Arthur, Will educates you (and himself) on the CRTC, and has a big think about how Muffy could be better...
If you want your email to be read, either on the air or off, send it to elwoodcitylimits@gmail.com!
The ECL folk welcome a special guest to the fold, musician Alex Moore, for a very musical episode! The trio check out "Muffy's Soccer Shocker" and reminisce about rec league sports before diving into "Brother, Can You Spare A Clarinet?", featuring memories of school band, Moore's musical mishaps, and some Big Binky Energy! Plus, concussions, memes, Mr. Crosswire on the Joe Rogan podcast, and more!!
Follow Alex on Twitter: @severelyonline
Check out Alex's music!
Frail Hands
New Ruins
Shepherds of Arcadia
Grief
Those baby show addicts are at it again! Lucas & Will continue on through Arthur season 6 with an episode full of parody...in "Prunella's Special Edition", the fellas talk about Harry Potter mania back in the day and the debut of Marina; then, in "The Secret Life of Dogs & Babies", they get into Rugrats, and the show's (potential) jump-the-shark moment. All that, plus Kingdom Hearts 3, Hogwarts house sorting, AskFrank.net, Bionicle, and way more!
Will & Lucas are back at it again as the dive into Season 6 continues! First up, in "Arthur Plays The Blues", the boys are introduced to a whopper of a new character; then, in "Buster's Sweet Success", they relive days of young salesmanship and fret about the sinister uses of No-Gain. Plus, Detective Conan/Case Closed, how Buster is like Denzel Washington and Anakin Skywalker, and more!
It's time to kick off Arthur season 6, and who better to help tackle a double dose of vidya games than friend of the show, JV! It's a full house as Will, Lucas, & JV dive into "Sue Ellen Gets Her Goose Cooked" featuring Virtual Goose, and "Best of the Nest" with Virtual Goose 5.0! Plus, the fellas discuss competitive gaming, old screen names, Metal Gear rankings, the Crosswire fortune, chat rooms, JV & Lucas' rap albums of 2018, and A LOT of Smash Ultimate and Overwatch League. We're back, baybeee!
DJ Bob Runkel joins Will this holiday season to talk about Arthur's first (and only) Christmas album! The fellas go through the holiday favorite, and talk about Arthur's new singing voice, the cultural diversity of the album, and some weird edits you may have missed. Have a great holiday, and see you in the new year!
Check out The DJ Bob Show on your favorite podcast app, and follow Bob on Twitter: @TheDJBobShow and @djbobrunkel
Before heading into a new year and a new season, Lucas and Will take a bit of time to reflect on the fifth season, aka the one that won the show its first Emmy! Was it everything it was cracked up to be, or no? Don't forget to send in your favorite episodes from the season, too!
The fellas bring the holiday cheer early with the final episode of season 5! Lucas & Will touch on the finer points of Family Feud in "Arthur's Family Feud", and discover why Muffy would be the first to go in the class war in "Muffy Gets Mature"...plus, vintage fashion, Overwatch League, a tribute to Spongebob creator Stephen Hillenburg, and does Mr. Ratburn smoke weed?
Justin "JV" Varghese returns to the podcast to join Will for the penultimate episode of season 5! The guys laugh themselves sick over a cake in Grandma's clothing in "Just Desserts", and then discuss relatives getting older in "The Big Dig"...all that, plus video games, Saturday morning TV, wacky Canadian holidays, introducing kids to your favorite stuff, and way more!
Don't forget to follow JV on Twitter, @jvarg1990!
The boys are laughing on a snow day, so curl up with the new episode! In "The Last of Mary Moo-Cow", Lucas & Will reflect on the days of childhood TV and wonder about that cud; then, in "Bitzi's Beau", Buster's home life gets another great spotlight. Plus, Goosebumps, TikTok, Werner Herzog watches Arthur, and an in-depth discussion of the Detective Pikachu trailer!
I'm literally uploading this after a nap....Will and Lucas talk the finer points of Narcolepsy and Elwood City's obsession with theme parks in "Sleep No More"; then, in "Pet Peeved", the Nemo vs Pal debate begins, and we get an outrageous(ly bad) French accent. Plus, Lucas' adventures in cat ownership, Pete's Frootique, flossing, Macaulay Culkin, and more!
Will is joined by his longtime pal John Dulong to chat about the burgeoning Youtube series, "Adult Arthur". Will & John talk about the imagined future of the Arthur characters, aging up cartoons for laughs, and millennial woes made into comedy!
Adult Arthur is written by Eric Moneypenny for the Youtube Channel AOK, find the episodes here: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYbrF2-PsN4_vAkRdYjRwNQ
Follow John on Twitter (@jiberdy), and listen to The John Dulong Show, releasing every Monday: https://www.spreaker.com/show/the-john-dulong-show
Just in time for Halloween weekend 2018, the boys are back to talk about the spookiest thing of all: Politics! Muffy becomes president (sorta) in "The Election", and Lucas and Will mull over a near-swear word in "Francine Goes To War". Plus, what the guys are doing for Halloween, class elections, Lucas' new fave character, Francine accidentally channels an animated trio, millennial Halloween nightmares, and a special appearance from Jesse Ventura...
The lice go marching on and we go first-person in this week's episode! First, in "The Lousy Week", Lucas & Will talk head lice, Will's bed bug woes, and Arthur's skin feel; then, in "You Are Arthur", the boys go inside Arthur's head and discuss Brain's shoe game. Plus, the biggest mail bag yet including an Arthur x Overwatch question, the guys review Hereditary, and the show's first murder?!
Will & Lucas hit a wall on this week's episode, and begin to wonder if Season 5 is all it's cracked up to be...first, in "The World Record", the fellas discuss how exactly world records work, as well as Arthur's hidden talent; then, in "The Cave", they debate stalactites vs stalagmites, Lucas goes spelunking, and DW drives Will up the wall! Plus, the American states that love Arthur, a lot of math and geography lessons, and yes, Cave Daddy.
Will & Lucas set out to find the mystery of Ocean Zone in this week's episode! First up, "It's A No-Brainer", aka Arthur predicts Inside Out? Then, in "The Shore Thing", Lucas recounts a harrowing tale of nearly drowning, and the boys ponder the demise of aqua theme parks. Plus, the hip-hop return of A Word From Us Kids, Les Miserables, and way more!
Forty-four! Will & Lucas prepare to talk parents and theft on this week's episode! First, in "Kids Are From Earth, Parents Are From Pluto", the lads wonder if parents open house nights are a thing and gush about Sue Ellen's parents; then, in "Nerves of Steal", does the punishment really fit the crime? All that, plus Lucas' film festival adventures, Will dives into TV land, Cyber Toys, War Games, and more!
We're back! Lucas is back to school, and Will is hard at work, and both the boys are ready to take on the Emmy-winning season 5 of Arthur...first, in "Arthur & The Big Riddle", much is made of Alex Trebek's guest spot, as well as the show "Jep!"...then, in "Double Dare", the boys reminisce about the days of skippin' school and peer pressure. Plus, Arthur characters' favorite Lonely Island songs, and a call for submissions!
Without a doubt, this is Lucas & Will's rundown of Arthur season 4! The boys talk their feelings on the shortest Arthur season yet, and rank their top 5 episodes....which episodes were your favorites?
Will & Lucas celebrate 2 whole years of ECL with the (confirmed) last episode of season 4! The boys discuss music snobbery in "My Music Rules" as well as the most illegal move in wrestling...then, in "That's A Baby Show!", Will talks his experience as a young Teletubbies fan, and how great was Batman: The Animated Series? Plus, Lucas finds a new favorite character, and more!
Will needs help figuring out what the heck this thing even is, so he enlists the help of e-sports commentator Justin "JV" Varghese to figure it out! Will & JV first check out "What Is That Thing?" aka the bobbin episode, and chat about after-school snacks...then, in "Buster's Best Behavior", JV dips into sports psychology and the guys cast Cowboy Bebop with Arthur characters! All that, plus fighting games and EVO, JV schooling Will in Arthur knowledge, Will's shocking Samurai Jack confession, and what Arthur title card are you?
Lucas and Will reconvene for an enlightening pair of Arthur stories...first, in "1001 Dads", they discuss the topic of divorce in children's media and how this episode measures up, and in "Prunella's Prediction", is it possible that they're coming around Prunella & Rubella? All that, plus VR, The Weekenders, those Zelda CD-I games, and an epic Ratburn math problem gets solved!
SPECIAL PATREON PREVIEW!
As a special thank you to everyone who nominated us for the Best of Halifax awards (bestofhalifax.com), here's a special free peek at what you may be missing on the ECL Patreon (patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits). Fill-A-Buster is a supplemental show where Lucas & Will talk about something they're doing/watching/experiencing, and pull back the curtain into their personal lives...this week, Lucas details his favorite YouTube channels, and Will reviews a game he once considered one of his all-time faves, Kingdom Hearts!
Our boy and yours, Binky, is head of the class again in another Arthur double-header! This week, in "Binky Barnes, Wingman", Will and Lucas dive deep on Binky's butterfly obsession; then, in "To Beat Or Not To Beat", they get past the weird episode name, and discover what Francine's singing sounds like. Plus, K-Pop, birthday suits, and can you solve Ratburn's math problem?
This week, Will is joined by the current voice of Sue Ellen Armstrong, the lovely and talented Jessica Kardos! You may recognize her from her other credits on the show (seriously, check IMDB), and Jessica has worn a lot of hats in her industry...she talks about her start in acting, how she found her way to Arthur, and what it was like interacting with Neil Gaiman; plus, video games, Belle & Sebastian, the lasting impact of Arthur, and more!
Follow Jessica on Twitter: @JessicaKardos
Check out Jessica's IMDB!
Hey kids, wanna learn about The Odyssey? DW takes you on a journey through the epic poem in "DW Tale Spins" (no, not that TaleSpin!), as Lucas and Will reminisce about Animorphs. Then, in "Prunella Gets It Twice", the show's "favorite" character gets some attention, as does the subject of birthday gift etiquette. Plus, the good Die Hard sequels, Polly Pocket, Eastside Mario's, Lil Tay, and more!
Lucas takes the spotlight on this week's episode of the show! The boys are looking at Lucas' favorite episode of the show, "The Blizzard"; does it hold up, or is it not as good as he thought it was? Then, a favorite Arthur character gets a closer look, in "The Rat Who Came To Dinner"! All that, plus Aqua & Prozzak, snowstorm memories, Spooky Poo, and emails on the city of Halifax and that looooud, son!
If you think Arthur is just a kid's show, you gotta listen to this episode! Lucas & Will are beside themselves as they dive into a double-header of two of the show's most relevant (and also nostalgic) episodes...in "The Contest", the boys watch as Arthur gets meta, and reminisce about 90's cartoons and TV Guide; then, in "Prove It!", the guys grapple with DW's fake science, and take a deep dive on why this may be the most 2018-relevant Arthur episode! All that, plus a John Legend update, and way more!
Hold your breath, and prepare to be pranked! Lucas & Will dive deep into a fun pair of episodes: In "Buster's Breathless", they discuss the finer points of poison ivy, Lucas' ASMR aversion, the danger of joke books, and Boston Cream pie; then, in "The Fright Stuff", the boys recap the great trailers of the week, and wonder why we didn't learn more about the ghost family. Plus, four more years of Arthur, a HUGE mail bag, and the Best of Halifax 2018!
The trek through Season 4 continues, as Arthur and crew re-enact Alien in "Hide & Snake", and struggle through the interview process of "Muffy's New Best Friend"! Lucas & Will can't help but to talk about the state of sports (and sports entertainment) right from the jump, and get around to talking shoes, a potential new Arthur ship, and yes, Slobbering Idiots...plus, our biggest mail bag yet!
Will sits down with long-time Canadian voice actor Bruce Dinsmore, aka Dad Read, Binky, and Bailey on Arthur! Bruce has been a part of the show since the very beginning, and talks about how much the show has changed in its 20+ years; plus, how Arthur manages to stay relevant today, Bruce's adventures in acting, being recognized, Bruce's favorite voice to do, and a bit of Stanley Cup talk!
It's time, kids! Lucas & Will are rolling up their sleeves on season 4 of Arthur, with perhaps the most popular and well-known Arthur episode of all, "Arthur's Big Hit"...oh, and "DW's Library Card", I guess. The Arthur fist meme is discussed big-time, as well as the impact (lol) of the episode, and how it may be responsible for ECL itself! Plus, more on the milk bag situation, Arthur characters at UC Berkeley, and lots of "Good Jokes"...
It's time once again to look back at the Arthur season that was, as we prepare for a new one! Will & Lucas give their thoughts on Season 3, which saw Arthur and friends start to get a little more off-the-wall, but did the fellas like it, or did it miss the mark? Plus, two Top 5's to remember the good times by! What did you think of Season 3? Send us a message with your thoughts...
The third season of Arthur wraps up with one more double-header of stories! It's "Arthur & DW Clean Up", where Will & Lucas discuss the finer details of hoarding; then, in "The Long, Dull Winter", the fellas reminisce about phony holidays...plus, the NBA Finals, Kanye West, Koyaanisqatsi, and yes, John Legend!
The end of season 3 draws near, but not before a birthday and a huge argument! Will & Lucas get into "Mom and Dad Have a Great Big Fight", where they talk pre-nups and bagged milk; then, it's "DW's Perfect Wish", where the "merits" of clip shows are discussed, and DW's status as a millennial icon is cemented. Plus, Tuxedo Stan, calendars, Lucas' clandestine NBA Finals picks, your emails, and more!
It's time for some new blood to take the Arthur spotlight, with the debuts of George and Nemo on the show! Will & Lucas chat shop class creations and the sensitivity of antlers in "Arthur's Dummy Disaster", and chastise Arthur the cat hater in "Francine and the Feline"...plus, Tamagotchi memories, pet Instagrams, cats vs dogs, and more!
The episodic Arthur podcast now has a Patreon page! Will takes a little time to explain what that means, and how you can support the show.
https://www.patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
Will & Lucas are aglow about this week's episode of Arthur; from the spooky "What Scared Sue Ellen?" featuring urban legends from across the world and Hellboy (somehow), and "Clarissa Is Cracked", where you'll discover the host's greatest treasures, and find out what online service Will can't figure out. Plus, your emails, and a SPECIAL announcement for the show!
It's time for another great edition of the episodic CyberChase podcast! This week, Lucas & Will tackle multiplication with "Send In The Clones", featuring great new character Sy Clone! The guys talk about their fan-casting for "Son of Lethal Weapon", and even compare the show to...Rick and Morty?! All that, plus Oregon Trail, the DC Animated canon, Tony Hawk, and more!
YouTube's Jordan Taylor re-joins the podcast this week to talk another piece of Arthur ephemera: The show's first-ever audio tape/CD! Will and Jordan take a listen to classic Arthur tunes like "Library Card", "Jekyll Jekyll Hyde", and "Crazy Bus", plus a few you may not know, like Buster's song about aliens, Binky's epic night light tune, and more! Plus, the 90's kids remember tapes, file sharing, and the Dewey Decimal System!
You can find Jordan Taylor on YouTube (Jordan Taylor, and Blimey Cow), on Twitter (@Messy_Jordan), and check out his music on iTunes/Google Play!
It's the big one, kids! Lucas & Will are stoked to present their run-through of one of the most well-known episodes of Arthur yet, with "Double Tibble Trouble", and of course, "Arthur's Almost Real Not Live Music Festival"! They go all in on the songs you remember as a kid, plus more topics like bouncy castle etiquette, the Hare Hare Yukai dance, and Buster's role in Migos...plus, how are the Tibbles like the One Ring? Is this the scariest Arthur moment in the show? and, Would Lucas Eat It?!
Say goodbye to the Winter Olympics, and hello to a new episode of the podcast! Lucas & Will dive into a DW double-header, with "Attack of the Turbo Tibbles", and "DW Tricks The Tooth Fairy"; featuring topics like Power Rangers, unicorns, MTV's Jackass, Dwayne "The Tooth Fairy" Johnson, and more! Plus, some newly-named strains of weed, and how much allowance does DW make?
In the shadow of Lucas Mancini Day 2018, here's a new episode! The fellas dig up a new story with "Arthur's Treasure Hunt", featuring bacon shakes and how cartoons lied about how fun digging is; then, in "Return of the King" (no, not that one), it's haggis, The Silver Linings Playbook, #1 Pryce-Jones, and more! Plus, this year's proceedings for Lucas' birthday, emails, and our very first listener present!
A chilly weekend calls for a new ECL episode! This week, Lucas & Will delve into the world of teen magazines and silly quizzes with "Popular Girls", and remember what it was like to worry about becoming a t-t-t-teenager! Then, in "Buster's Growing Grudge", a beloved character makes a Bret Hart-style move to the dark side, and Arthur predicts our current political climate...all that, plus Passions, the Super Bowl, and more!
Woogle-mania is running wild on Elwood City Limits! Will and Lucas get to talking about all manner of fads and knock-offs with "Arthur Rides The Bandwagon", and a bevy of cakes and desserts in "Dad's Dessert Dilemma". They're talking Pop Vinyls, Nendoroids, and Amiibos; sachetortes; Naruto/Boruto; Arthur becoming a monster; and of course, #AreYouHavingCake!
Who rules? Binky rules! Lucas & Will get to talking about Elwood City's very own one-hit wonder with "Binky Rules" and "Meet Binky" (with apologies to Finland throughout)! Besides one-hit wonders, the boys get to talking about Video on Trial, RAW 25, Chris Brown's stupidly long album, casting the Hardy Boys movie, and a listener emails in with a bombshell character reveal from Marc Brown himself!!
Grab your favorite salty snack and check twice for green chips, because it's THAT episode! Lucas & Will go deep on this Arthur two-parter, with "The Chips are Down" and "Revenge of the Chip", featuring an unlikely, but amazing, character duo. Along with a litany of horrendous chip puns, the fellas discuss overrated and underrated episodes of the show, Barca loungers, Crazy Bones, Popular Mechanics For Kids, and more...plus, what is the "My Leg" of Arthur? And, a doozy of a philosophical question!
New year, new pod! Time to kick off 2018 with Lucas & Will as they make their way through two new Arthur stories. In "Background Blues", the boys discuss gold of a...1930's persuasion, what if Frozen was Anastasia, Shadowrun, and more; then, "And Now Let's Talk To Some Kids" drops the meta-bomb on us, a favorite background character gets a name, and an Arthur ship is...confirmed? Plus, bomb cyclones, Beyblades, and emails!
In this holiday season, we love nothing more than to give you a brand new episode! This week, "Arthur Goes Crosswire", and Lucas & Will are baffled; then, in "Sue Ellen and the Brainosaurous", the boys discuss Brain the villain, and perhaps the most underrated voice on the whole show. Plus, more Advent calendars, team projects, and would DW be into CrossFit?
This week, Anna from "Let's Talk Cartoons" joins Will to talk about an Arthur-themed episode of the classic kid's show, Reading Rainbow! Anna talks about the time she sent a book to Reading Rainbow, and her first childhood crush; plus, questions like, does Reading Rainbow still work today? What did Will want most as a kid? Plus, Arthur is HOW old?!
Follow Anna on Twitter (@LionessGoddess), and read her cartoon reviews on Tumblr (Lets-Talk-Cartoons)!
It's a (dee)double dose of D.W. on the show this week! Will & Lucas catch up after Black Friday, and chat about the recent Arthur/Riverdale viral video, then dive headfirst into "DW All Fired Up" and "I'd Rather Read It Myself"...get ready for tangents on advent calendars, kissing horses, Gigantor, and more! Plus, don't forget about FYA FIGHTA SCOTT!
Check out our commentary track on Arthur's Perfect Christmas here: https://soundcloud.com/elwoodcitylimits/ecl-commentary-arthurs-perfect-christmas
Donate to the show: http://elwoodcitylimits.libsyn.com/
Finally! Will & Lucas couldn't be more excited to talk about the first episode of Arthur season 3, including one of the most anticipated stories of the show...
Buster is back in, er, "Buster's Back", and the boys talk Super Smash Bros Brawl, Osamu Tezuka, stereotypes, and more; then, in "The Ballad of Buster Baxter", they delve into Arthur's first musical episode, plus more on Monopoly and the Evil Bong movies! Plus, Lucas' thoughts on LeBron and Arthur, GSP, The Weekenders, and even more. It's a big episode for a big season!
Before we head into season 3, let's take a look at a special, requested "episode" of Arthur that you may have never seen! Writer and Arthur fan Susan Velazquez joins Will to talk about "Arthur's New Friend Andy", and cover topics including Susan's spec scripts for Arthur, the logistics of mint chocolate brussels sprouts pie, space parties, regional terms for soda, and "playdates" vs "hanging out"!
If you want to read Susan's recaps of Arthur and other shows, check her out here: http://www.agonybooth.com/author/susanvelazquez
Follow Susan on Twitter! @susannprogress
Another season of Arthur comes to a close, so here's a quick look at Will and Lucas' individual top 5 episodes of season 2, and their thoughts in general on the past 20 episodes. Plus, Lucas' top 5 movies of the year, and Will announces a Christmas present for you, coming this year!
Can you believe it? ECL celebrates its 50th (main) episode this week! Coincidentally, it's also the end of Arthur season 2, and what a way to wave it farewell...first, in "How The Cookie Crumbles", Lucas & Will gush about Super Mario Odyssey, talk cookies and parades, and even argue about Muffy! Then, in "Sue Ellen's Little Sister", it's egg salad sandwiches and the return of Fish Finder 6! Thank you so much for fifty episodes, here's to the next fifty...
BOO! It's the spookiest time of year, again, and Lucas & Will are ready to talk about all manner of scary and weird stuff....oh, and Arthur, too. In "DW's Name Game", the fellas discuss the Arthur "dream team" and Joe Budden; then, in "Finders Key-pers", they go down a hole about HD television, and just what the heck a key to the city is. Plus, horror anthology shows, and Lucas' Halloween plans!
(Apologies for the audio quality in this episode)
This week on the show, Will sits down with one of the show's first supporters, special guest Corban Garcia! It's goons galore in "Arthur vs. The Very Mean Crossing Guard", where the fellas talk about the joy of getting rides to school, and fooling your siblings; then, in the iconic "DW's Very Bad Mood", it's preschool pariahs, and more!
Check out Corban's show, "Rocket To Anywhere", on your preferred podcast app or feed, and follow him @CorbanGarcia!
October rolls on with another full plate of Arthur! Check out this week's episode starting with "Francine Redecorates", where Will and Lucas talk mac n' cheese, Tiger Electronics games, and the "joys" of sharing an apartment; then, it's "Arthur The Loser", aka Arthur's answer to Breaking Bad....the boys talk basketball, 90's board games, Desus & Mero, and more!
Another special guest graces the Elwood City Limits this week; all the way from YouTube, it's NitroRad! He joins Lucas & Wil for quite the double-header...talking about science fairs and Brain's dark side in "Love Notes for Muffy", and toys in the bathtub with "DW Blows The Whistle"; plus, the depths of Lucas' laziness, Trailer Park Boys, Judge Dredd, and more!
You can find NitroRad on YouTube under the channel of the same name, as well as his comedy channel Garanikor. He is also on Twitter (@NitroRad), and Patreon!
It's time to get happy on ECL! The boys are back to talk about a fun pair of episodes: In "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day", Lucas & Will chat about FOMO, potato chips, and the surprising connection between Binky & Babar; then, in "Fern's Slumber Party", Lucas reveals the game he absolutely kills at, Will finds his fiancee, and what's up with the awful Dragon Ball Z OPs in North America? Plus, PSLs, your emails, and more...It's time to get happy on ECL! The boys are back to talk about a fun pair of episodes: In "Grandma Thora Appreciation Day", Lucas & Will chat about FOMO, potato chips, and the surprising connection between Binky & Babar; then, in "Fern's Slumber Party", Lucas reveals the game he absolutely kills at, Will finds his fiancee, and what's up with the awful Dragon Ball Z OPs in North America? Plus, PSLs, your emails, and more on next week's special guest...
It's back-to-school, and what better way to break the monotony than with a new special guest! YouTube creator Jordan Taylor joins us for "Sue Ellen's Lost Diary" where we chat a new Arthur OTP, and "Arthur's Knee", possibly the scariest episode in Arthur history! Plus, Japanese wrestling, Postcards From Buster, the Magic School Bus and Ducktales remakes, and Jordan's idea for an Arthur episode!
You can find Jordan on Twitter (@messy_jordan), and on his YouTube channels Blimey Cow, and JordanMichaelTaylor!
It'll soon be time to go back to school, so before you get your books together, goof off with Lucas, Will, and everybody's favorite aardvark! Everybody's favorite know-it-all takes the spotlight in "Water and the Brain", with discussions on aquariums, the MVP of the Arthur universe, and more! Then, in "Arthur The Unfunny", the boys get into some washer toss, Will tells a really bad joke, and reminisce on INCA. Plus, a trio of awesome movies, and a dalliance into rap again!
Break out the tissues, because Lucas & Will are delving into one of the saddest moments in Arthur, and 90's cartoon, history this week! "Arthur's Faraway Friend" is all about Buster flying the coop, or as Lucas calls it, the "French goodbye"; then, in "Arthur & The Square Dance", it's lighter fare like OTPs, and a lengthy discussion on catgut! Plus, the 2017 eclipse, Kyle XY, and your emails featuring Guy Fieri, the Arthur movie, and more!
The podcast has turned one year old, and it's time to get serious (but not too serious), make friends, and hit the books! Lucas & Will talk about the difference between animals and "Funny Animals" with "DW's Deer Friend", and then reminisce about book reports and discover The Happy Hollisters in "Buster Hits The Books"! Plus, discussion on Katsuyori Shibata, D.C. traffic, Buster's weird voice in this episode, and Lucas' adventures in academia!
Don't call it a comeback, ECL is still going strong! The show returns this week with "DW Goes To Washington" and "Arthur's Mystery Envelope", where Lucas & Will talk about The 90's, Ginuwine (again!), Slick Willy, the politics of Dave Read, and getting called into THE OFFICE (ooooooo). Plus, Lucas' picks for new national anthems, and a big announcement from Will!
Yeah, yeah, get your references to the popular mid-2000s television show outta the way, because the boys are talking "Lost!", as well as Game of Thrones, Splatoon 2, getting lost, stayin' up late, and Arthur's anxiety. Then, it's "The Short, Quick Summer", with Slip n' Slides and getting your bean freaked! Plus, Will makes The List, and Lucas has a new favorite character!
Put that "sokkqer" (soqqker?) ball down, and dig on the new episode! Lucas is currently basking in the glory of the Nintendo Switch, but manages to pry himself away to discuss hiccup cures with Will in "Arthur vs The Piano", and which sport is the best in "The Big Blow-Up". All those shenanigans, plus the merits of Nickelodeon Gak vs Nickelodeon Smud, the "Phoenix Down moment", Thelonius Monk, David Mamet, table hockey, and more!
It's getting freaky on this episode! Lucas & Will talk about "Arthur's TV Free Week", and freak out about Binky's nightmares in "Night Fright"! Plus, the boys discuss each other's desert island choices, reminisce about TV circa 1997, and mutually cringe over their love of 2000s Flash animation. Plus, Will's useless talent, and when the boys have been on TV!
Stop the presses, the podcast is back! Lucas is situated and ready to go (and Will is, too), and we're talking some wacky stuff...it's Chocolate Chicken Crunch and Lucas' history with stand-up comedy in "Buster Baxter: Cat Saver"; then, it's the age of Crazy Bus in "Play It Again, DW"! All that, plus "Bad and Boujee", edutainment, Mom & Dad's age, and perhaps the best segment in Arthur history!
It's vacation time, again, for one half of the dynamic duo...so here's a new collection of ECL Extras! These new podcast B-sides cover topics like Linkin Park, basketball, Russian numbers, the UK, jerseys, MuchMusic, and more! Plus, stay until the end for an important announcement...
Lucas is back from the wild west (of Canada), and is ready to get down to talking about one of the weirdest stories in Arthur's history! The boys talk about rippin' pants, raw Japanese denim, and make A LOT of David Lynch references with "Arthur's Underwear", and talk Clueless, the Buffer brothers, and the majesty of Bronco in "Francine Frensky, Olympic Rider"...
Lucas & Will recap their favorite episodes of the first season of Arthur! Plus, our first contest; let us know your favorite episodes...
Roll out the celluloid and then go to your room, it's the new episode! Lucas & Will reminisce on their "film careers" in "Arthur Makes A Movie", and laugh their tails off in "Go To Your Room, DW"! All that, plus chatting about Hearthstone, James Bond, Cloverfield, Taxi, and the return of Junji Ito!
It's one more CRAZY episode of Arthur, as Lucas & Will tackle some of the show's most absurd moments, including a fantastic instance of Arthur being a drama king, and the most absurd And Now A Word From Us Kids yet! All that, plus the perils of picky eating, Beavis & Butt-Head, 90's slang, the fiscal viability of Once Upon A Restaurant, and maple syrup! EPISODES: "DW The Picky Eater/Buster & The Daredevils"
Binky's an art history major, and Arthur is president(?) in this week's episode! The boys are talking about the taste of Play-Doh, the ubiquity of joke books in the 90's, and the simple joy of fish sticks; plus, a LOT of Seinfeld talk, and a few words from Michael Caine! EPISODES: "Binky Barnes, Art Expert/Arthur's Lucky Pencil"
We're kicking off the 2nd season of Arthur with some of our most in-depth conversations to date; we're talking the legacy of Fred Rogers in "Arthur Meets Mister Rogers" and the long-reaching effects of bullying in "Draw!" Don't worry, we keep it light too, as we talk about the Pokemon trading card game, Fern possibly inventing memes, and new contenders for worst character: Mrs. Sweetwater and that darn Rubella!
We're wrapping up the first season this week, and what a season it's been! Lucas & Will get to talking about edutainment games, Blades of Steel, camping, and ask questions like: What exactly is Sloppy Sixes? Did The Brain invent drone technology, and what do Barack Obama and Joe Biden have to say about it? Plus, your emails, and a call for submissions! WARNING: MILD LANGUAGE
It's faction warfare on this week's episode! We're talking clubs of all kinds in "My Club Rules", and nightmarish garbage truck people in "Stolen Bike", and Lucas reveals stories of his Super Smash Bros prowess and his own stolen bike! Plus, we talk Riverdale, The Hockey Sweater, the excess of the 90s, and yes, Beyblade.
We're back to Arthur for real this week, and we're answering ALL the important questions: How did Lucas use Ice Cube to get back at a dumb classmate? What were petitions and conservative scares like before the internet? What animals would Lucas & Will be in Arthur? Plus, topics like Whoopie Waffles, Goosebumps, S-Town, and more (including a surprise cameo from The Big Dog)! MILD LANGUAGE WARNING
It's vacation time in ECL world, so we're bringing you a little something to tide you over, with a new collection of extras! These are pre-show discussions not strictly about Arthur; this edition's topics include the Wu-Tang Clan, Russell Brand, Snoop Dogg, Homestar Runner, Tim Horton's, and A BUNCH of wrestling! Please note, this episode contains strong language.
The adventure continues through Zoboomafoo, as we take a look at some horse hijinks in "Horses"! Lucas & Will answer the burning questions: Are the Kratt Brothers gods, or is Animal Junction magic? Where IS Animal Junction? Are those animals sedated or just well-trained? Are horses better than cars? Plus, Lucas reveals a devastating allegiance, and Will breaks down... The word we were thinking of was "vascular", and the game Will couldn't remember is "The Neverhood"!
Hey hey! We're talking the power of stuffed animals in "DW's Blankie", and then, we're gushing over the Ratburn siblings in "Arthur's Substitute Teacher Trouble"! Plus, we talk Ulan Bator, the Arthur March Madness bracket, Recess: School's Out, and Planet of the Apes...for some reason. Plus, your emails & Tumblr asks! WARNING: MILD LANGUAGE
Y'all ready for this? Duh-nuh-nuh new episode! Will gushes about Oliver Frensky and #dadgoals in "My Dad, The Garbage Man"...then, the boys struggle with their feelings on Muffy in "Poor Muffy". Plus, they talk field trips, Mr. Crosswire & President Whatshisname, how to ice cream good, Franklin, and Jock Jams!
Move over, Muffy and Prunella, a new challenger appears for the flower crown of "Worst Character"! Join your hosts Lucas & Will as they talk weddings, the 12 Days of Christmas, bear grease, and Lucas' Halloween costume this year in "DW Gets Lost"; then, it's the Exxon-Valdez spill, the philosophy of garbage, and the debut of "vomitrocious" in "Arthur Cleans Up"...(MILD LANGUAGE WARNING)
Your boys Lucas "Brie" Mancini and Will "Cheddar" Young are back for a new pair of Arthur episodes! We're talking Jackass, dentistry, the tooth fairy, and....squirting contests...in "Arthur's Tooth"; then it's Frankenstein, the Magic School Bus, horrifying Canadian PSAs and more with "DW Gets Lost"! Plus, listener emails! EPISODES: "Arthur's Tooth/DW Gets Lost"
We're celebrating Lucas Mancini Day with a new episode! Now dig on these episodes, as we get into one of Will's absolute favorite episodes, and two of Lucas' most hated characters! We also talk grade school fights, La La Land, martial arts, chalk boards, cootie catchers, and Guile! EPISODES: "Bully For Binky/Misfortune Teller"
We're back! Will & Lucas brave the snowy weather to bring you a new episode, where snowball theft and comic mishaps run wild! We're talking hoarding, the Rashomon style, Star Fox 64, Sinestar, and dubious Italian accents...plus, listener email! EPISODES: "DW's Snow Mystery/Team Trouble"
Will and Lucas welcome their first guest to the show, their pal Evan Stoney from the Albert Wiley 4 Way (check 'em on SoundCloud)! The trio talk conspiracies, "whale punk" and "witch house", and dying in space with "Sue Ellen Moves In"; then, they talk Will's fear of puppets, cucumber crunch ice cream, and more with "The Perfect Brother"... EPISODES: "Sue Ellen Moves In/The Perfect Brother"
Will & Lucas are answering the tough questions in this week's episode: Remember what it was like to be bored? What was happening with wrestling in 1996? And what exactly ARE Honey Squids? We tackle 'em head on, and talk board games, blocks, Grandma Thora's horrible food, and more! EPISODES: "Arthur's Almost Boring Day/The Half-Baked Sale"
Take me out to the podcast...Lucas & Will are at bat again, and ready to ride! The boys talk DW's first two-wheeler, along with their own biking experiences, and Arthur doing his baseball best, thanks to the coaching of the great Oliver Frensky. Plus, cheeseheads, the Cake Boss formula, Mr. Sipple, and Yuri!!! On Ice! EPISODES: "DW Rides Again/Arthur Makes The Team"
Will & Lucas are feelin' a little funny, so check out this week's episode for what ails ya! The boys discuss the state of the circus in 2017, crazy straws, dog surgery, Alex Jones, and yes, chicken pox! EPISODES: "Arthur's Chicken Pox/Sick As A Dog"
We're back for 2017, and it's all about skippin' louies, pullin' fizzers, and straight up gleepin'! Lucas & Will talk about Francine's babyface turn and Arthur's heel turn, as well as the debut of the Tough Customers; plus, how Arthur and Buzzfeed are similar, Princess Peach, gleeking, and more! EPISODES: "Meek For A Week/Arthur: World's Greatest Gleeper"
Happy holidays from Lucas & Will! Enjoy this reel of extra content from our recording sessions, including bloopers, deleted segments, and extra conversations! We talk everything from Christmas movies, to TMNT, to Mr. Peanut and WestWorld, to Vine, and more; plus, one of the hosts receives a special gift! EXPLICIT: Language, suggestive content
Grab your favorite cereal and don't flip out, Elwood City Limits is back! Lucas & Will talk about their favorite sugary breakfast foods, plus box tops, snowball fights, Whiplash, Schmirler the Curler, that dog kid, and it all devolves into Nolan's Batman impressions from there. EPISODES: Arthur and the Crunch Cereal Contest/DW Flips
Vacations galore on our new episode, which has been in our family for 150 years! Will & Lucas unpack their feelings on road trips, remember RealPlayer, imitate Sam Elliot, and get to one of their favorite episodes of the first season... EPISODES: Arthur's Family Vacation/Grandpa Dave's Old Country Farm
It's Muffy: Origins, and a truck load of nostalgia on this week's podcast! Will & Lucas talk A LOT about their memories of PC gaming in the 90's, plus get into topics like search engines, the Crosswires & Trumps, funny cars, and not knowing stuff!
Strap in! Will & Lucas are fired up about this week's episode; featuring comfort shows, Will's bird bias, novelty watches, online gaming in the 90's, and Arthur's anxiety... (note: Mild language, plus talking about anxiety and death) (Gross frog imagery at 30:46 and 33:20) EPISODES: So Long, Spanky/Buster's New Friend
Will Young and Frog Fractions Two-cas Mancini are back for another pair of Arthur episodes! We covers topics like David Lynch, tree surgeons, country music, how pickles work, and Mrs. Fink (she's fun) and her weiner kids! EPISODES: Arthur Writes A Story/Arthur's Lost Dog
Will & Lucas have BABIES on the brain this episode, as Baby Kate enters the Arthur-verse! It's a Rashomon-style origin story, and the boys talk about everything babies, as well as Chubby Bunny, the Teletubbies, and more! Please note there is some mild language; apologies for the audio quality in this particular episode. EPISODES: Arthur's Baby/DW's Baby
After a brief absence, we're back! We return with some facts on the 20th anniversary of our beloved Arthur, then Will gets lost in a Heritage Minutes hole, and Lucas gets "too big for his bridges!" Plus, Spin The Bottle, Buster inventing the Nae Nae, #Haney, and The Wall, brother! EPISODES: Arthur's Birthday/Francine Frensky, Superstar
Get set for more spooky(?) laughs on the latest episode, featuring the hardest Lucas has laughed at Arthur so far! The boys talk babysitter memories and the Kratt Brothers, mis-use the term "Lovecraftian", bust out some Arnold, have more big revelations, and make wrestling references. Plus, the Elwood City Limits Drinking Game! EPISODES: Arthur Babysits/Arthur's Cousin Catastrophe
It's the debut of Will's favorite character (so far) on the show, and both he and Arthur are in loooove! The boys also discuss Arthur memes, Hannibal Buress, toys, nasty lollipops, and MOON BOOTS. Plus, our first listener email! EPISODES: Arthur's New Puppy/Arthur Bounces Back
Get your books, we're gonna study....this new episode! Lucas & Will are talking camp experiences, that one grey rabbit, Lucas' math woes, and more. Plus, Will has a huge revelation, and we read your iTunes reviews! We're number one, we're number one, yeah yeah! Episodes: Arthur Goes To Camp/Buster Makes The Grade
This is a special bonus~! episode of the podcast, where we pay tribute and briefly discuss the impact of C. Martin Croker, animator, voice actor, and vital part of Cartoon Network's Adult Swim block. RIP C. Martin Croker, 1962-2016
Wee-oo! Wee-oo! The boys are back, and the Arthur memes are in fine form tonight! Lucas & Will talk about the complex relationship between Arthur & Francine, the joys of group work, dog names, and the greatness that is Buster Baxter: Private Eye... Episodes: Locked In The Library!/Arthur Accused!
This week, Lucas & Will tackle absolutely insane subject matter for a kid's show, including understanding green, radical animal husbandry, and the existential terror of "Donkey-W". Plus, Arthur makes it to a WatchMojo list, Mrs. Wood is terrible, and #MoosePride goes under the microscope. Episodes: Arthur's Pet Business/DW The Copycat Email! Facebook! ITunes rate and review! <3
On this week's episode, Lucas & Will ask the important questions, like: Where is Elwood City? What is Arthur's secret agenda? And, are these the biggest trade busts in lunch history? Don't make us use the crank! Episodes: DW's Imaginary Friend/Arthur's Lost Library Book
Lucas & Will are in a can of worms this time, as they dive head-first into the animal hierarchy of Arthur, as well as hot topics like the location of Elwood City, swimming experiences, the first Arthur poop joke, and the Fossil Police. Buh-bye now! Episodes: DW All Wet/Buster's Dino Dilemma
Will & Lucas double down on their second episode, featuring the debut of Lucas' favorite character! Plus, Cthulhu, boy heads, and the meaning of "antidisestablishmanterianism"... Remember to email feedback to elwoodcitylimits@gmail.com! EPISODE: "Arthur and the Real Mr. Ratburn/Arthur's Spelling Trubble"
Welcome to the first episode of Elwood City Limits, the episodic Arthur podcast! In our debut episode, we get to talking about "Arthur", the show we loved as kids. We dive deep on Francine, the Arthur gang's baller status, and Buster being the writer's favourite. I am the one who burps! EPISODE: "Arthur's Eyes/Francine's Bad Hair Day"