Elwood City Limits Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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