Elwood City Limits Podcast
Kids & Family
About
The episodic Arthur podcast! Two huge fans of the PBS Kid's show "Arthur" dissect the show and have fun doing it!
Episodes
- 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 it…
- 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 th…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 gu…
- 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 explo…
- 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…
- 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 th…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 referenc…
- 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 inna…
- 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 un…
- 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,…
- 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 experien…
- 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 s…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 child…
- 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…
- 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 b…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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,…
- 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…
- 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
- 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…
- 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/elwoodc…
- 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 Vacati…
- 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 consi…
- 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 e…
- 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 schoo…
- 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
- 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…
- 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…
- 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 s…
- 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…
- 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…
- 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…
- PREVIEW - For The Kids #60: Hop
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…
- Elwood City Limits Episode 245: Tony Baloney (with Genna Buck!)
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…
- Elwood City Limits Episode 244: Me Gusta Hawk Tuah
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 befor…
- Elwood City Limits Season 22 Recap
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...
- PREVIEW - ECL Origins #10: Naruto
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 Pa…
- Elwood City Limits Episode 243: Tower of Pain
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 witho…
- Elwood City Limits Episode 242: Trap Report
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 s…
- Elwood City Limits Episode 241: Pasta A La Yum
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 retu…
- ANNOUNCEMENT: Best of Halifax 2024 + The Future of ECL
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. vote.thecoast.ca Nominate "Elwood City Limits" in the Arts & Culture section under Best…