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Elwood City Limits Podcast
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The episodic Arthur podcast! Two huge fans of the PBS Kid's show "Arthur" dissect the show and have fun doing it!
Episodes
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For The Kids #32: The Puzzle Place
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 22, 2021) 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...
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For The Kids #31: George Shrinks (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 6)
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 10, 2021) ...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…
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For The Kids #30: Marvin The Tap-Dancing Horse (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 5)
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: August 27, 2021) 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. Find out about the relation Marvin shares with another early 2000's kids show and…
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For The Kids #29: Seven Little Monsters (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 4)
(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 2, 2021) 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...
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Elwood City Limits Turns 10!
We're back in the saddle again! Will & Lucas get together on the 10th anniversary of the podcast to catch up with their lives and with what's been happening in the past year and a half with Arthur and PBS. They also take time to provide updates on the show and answer a few viewer questions, plus...
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For The Kids #28: Corduroy (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 3)
(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…
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For The Kids #27: Elliot Moose (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 2)
(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…
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For The Kids #26: Timothy Goes To School (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 1)
(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...
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For The Kids #25: Curious George
(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...
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For The Kids #24: The Adventures of Dudley The Dragon
(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...
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For The Kids #23: The Big Comfy Couch
(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...
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For The Kids #22: Jay Jay The Jet Plane
(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…
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For The Kids #21: WordGirl
(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...
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For The Kids #20: Caillou
(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...
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For The Kids #19: Boohbah
(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...
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For The Kids #18: Shining Time Station (Thomas & Friends)
(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…
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For The Kids #17: Maya & Miguel
(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....
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For The Kids #16: Dragon Tales
(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…
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For The Kids #15: Between The Lions
(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...
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For The Kids #14: Martha Speaks
(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…
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For The Kids #13: Theodore Tugboat
(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...
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For The Kids #12: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
(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…
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For The Kids #11: Reading Rainbow
(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...
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For The Kids #10: Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat
(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...
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For The Kids #9: Barney & Friends
(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...
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For The Kids #8: Wishbone
(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,...
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For The Kids #7: The Magic School Bus
(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...
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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #6: Liberty's Kids
(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...
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For The Kids #5: Redwall
(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...
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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #4: Zoom
(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…
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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #3: Teletubbies
(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...
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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #2: Fetch! With Ruff Ruffman
(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!
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For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #1: Postcards From Buster
(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...
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Elwood City Limits Episode 27: Double Guy (Spotify re-upload)
(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...
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ECL Announcement 3-14-25
1) Join us for an ECL farewell stream on Tuesday March 18 starting at 5:00 PM EST on our Twitch channel (https://www.twitch.tv/elwoodcitylimitspod) 2) Weekly uploads of past Patreon content (For The Kids, ECL Origins) will begin in April, so stay subscribed!
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The End of Arthur: Elwood City Limits Series Recap
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 Thank you for listening and for your support of the podcast. Follow us…
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Elwood City Limits Season 25 Recap
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
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Elwood City Limits Episode 252: Faith of the Heart
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...
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ECL Update 1-27-25
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
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Elwood City Limits Episode 251: Big New Car
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...
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Elwood City Limits Episode 250: Arthur Crisis II
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…
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Elwood City Limits Episode 249: One Must Imagine Sisyphus Happy
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…
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ECL Commentary: Arthur's First Day
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,...
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ECL Announcement for 2025
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
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PREVIEW - ECL Presents: The 4 Eras of Arthur Animation (with Josh Owen/Cookerzilla!)
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...
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Elwood City Limits Episode 248: Ratbuster & Bustburn
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...
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Elwood City Limits Episode 247: Air Force Bunnies
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...
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PREVIEW - ECL Origins #11
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... Don't forget to vote for us as Best Podcast before November 3: vote.thecoast.ca
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Elwood City Limits Season 23 Recap
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 Vote for us to be Best Podcast (voting ends November 3): vote.thecoast.ca
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Elwood City Limits Episode 246: Dabbling in God's Domain
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...
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How many episodes does Elwood City Limits Podcast have?
Elwood City Limits Podcast currently has 444 episodes available on PodParley. New episodes are automatically indexed when they're published to the podcast feed.
What is Elwood City Limits Podcast about?
The episodic Arthur podcast! Two huge fans of the PBS Kid's show "Arthur" dissect the show and have fun doing it!
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Elwood City Limits Podcast publishes regularly with 444 episodes available. Check the episode list for the typical release schedule.
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