Elwood City Limits Podcast

(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... 

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(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!

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(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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2) Weekly uploads of past Patreon content (For The Kids, ECL Origins) will begin in April, so stay subscribed!

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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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...

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

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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...