Elwood City Limits Podcast

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! This one is full of weird history and funny moments, so subscribe to our Patreon for the complete episode AND dozens of hours of extra content featuring Arthur, PBS Kids, and more...

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?! Follow Peeebs on Twitter (@itspeeebs) and on YouTube (Peeebs)!

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? Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram, and listen to Finding D.W. on your favorite podcast service!

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! For the full episode and dozens more on your favorite PBS Kids shows, subscribe to our Patreon!

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. To check out more episodes of FTK, consider subscribing to our Patreon!

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.  patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits

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?

This is a preview. For the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon! 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! Follow Kash on Twitter (@Kash_Cash_) and support them on Ko-fi!

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!  Follow Jason on Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe to Finding DW on your favorite podcast service...

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... Join us for our stream Saturday Feb 19 at 6:00 PM EST, twitch.tv/ElwoodCityLimitsPod

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!