Elwood City Limits Podcast

Forty-four! Will & Lucas prepare to talk parents and theft on this week's episode! First, in "Kids Are From Earth, Parents Are From Pluto", the lads wonder if parents open house nights are a thing and gush about Sue Ellen's parents; then, in "Nerves of Steal", does the punishment really fit the crime? All that, plus Lucas' film festival adventures, Will dives into TV land, Cyber Toys, War Games, and more!

We're back! Lucas is back to school, and Will is hard at work, and both the boys are ready to take on the Emmy-winning season 5 of Arthur...first, in "Arthur & The Big Riddle", much is made of Alex Trebek's guest spot, as well as the show "Jep!"...then, in "Double Dare", the boys reminisce about the days of skippin' school and peer pressure. Plus, Arthur characters' favorite Lonely Island songs, and a call for submissions!

Without a doubt, this is Lucas & Will's rundown of Arthur season 4! The boys talk their feelings on the shortest Arthur season yet, and rank their top 5 episodes....which episodes were your favorites? 

Will & Lucas celebrate 2 whole years of ECL with the (confirmed) last episode of season 4! The boys discuss music snobbery in "My Music Rules" as well as the most illegal move in wrestling...then, in "That's A Baby Show!", Will talks his experience as a young Teletubbies fan, and how great was Batman: The Animated Series? Plus, Lucas finds a new favorite character, and more!

Will needs help figuring out what the heck this thing even is, so he enlists the help of e-sports commentator Justin "JV" Varghese to figure it out! Will & JV first check out "What Is That Thing?" aka the bobbin episode, and chat about after-school snacks...then, in "Buster's Best Behavior", JV dips into sports psychology and the guys cast Cowboy Bebop with Arthur characters! All that, plus fighting games and EVO, JV schooling Will in Arthur knowledge, Will's shocking Samurai Jack confession, and what Arthur title card are you?

Lucas and Will reconvene for an enlightening pair of Arthur stories...first, in "1001 Dads", they discuss the topic of divorce in children's media and how this episode measures up, and in "Prunella's Prediction", is it possible that they're coming around Prunella & Rubella? All that, plus VR, The Weekenders, those Zelda CD-I games, and an epic Ratburn math problem gets solved!

SPECIAL PATREON PREVIEW! As a special thank you to everyone who nominated us for the Best of Halifax awards (bestofhalifax.com), here's a special free peek at what you may be missing on the ECL Patreon (patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits). Fill-A-Buster is a supplemental show where Lucas & Will talk about something they're doing/watching/experiencing, and pull back the curtain into their personal lives...this week, Lucas details his favorite YouTube channels, and Will reviews a game he once considered one of his all-time faves, Kingdom Hearts!

Our boy and yours, Binky, is head of the class again in another Arthur double-header! This week, in "Binky Barnes, Wingman", Will and Lucas dive deep on Binky's butterfly obsession; then, in "To Beat Or Not To Beat", they get past the weird episode name, and discover what Francine's singing sounds like. Plus, K-Pop, birthday suits, and can you solve Ratburn's math problem?

This week, Will is joined by the current voice of Sue Ellen Armstrong, the lovely and talented Jessica Kardos! You may recognize her from her other credits on the show (seriously, check IMDB), and Jessica has worn a lot of hats in her industry...she talks about her start in acting, how she found her way to Arthur, and what it was like interacting with Neil Gaiman; plus, video games, Belle & Sebastian, the lasting impact of Arthur, and more! Follow Jessica on Twitter: @JessicaKardos Check out Jessica's IMDB!

Hey kids, wanna learn about The Odyssey? DW takes you on a journey through the epic poem in "DW Tale Spins" (no, not that TaleSpin!), as Lucas and Will reminisce about Animorphs. Then, in "Prunella Gets It Twice", the show's "favorite" character gets some attention, as does the subject of birthday gift etiquette. Plus, the good Die Hard sequels, Polly Pocket, Eastside Mario's, Lil Tay, and more! 

Lucas takes the spotlight on this week's episode of the show! The boys are looking at Lucas' favorite episode of the show, "The Blizzard"; does it hold up, or is it not as good as he thought it was? Then, a favorite Arthur character gets a closer look, in "The Rat Who Came To Dinner"! All that, plus Aqua & Prozzak, snowstorm memories, Spooky Poo, and emails on the city of Halifax and that looooud, son!

If you think Arthur is just a kid's show, you gotta listen to this episode! Lucas & Will are beside themselves as they dive into a double-header of two of the show's most relevant (and also nostalgic) episodes...in "The Contest", the boys watch as Arthur gets meta, and reminisce about 90's cartoons and TV Guide; then, in "Prove It!", the guys grapple with DW's fake science, and take a deep dive on why this may be the most 2018-relevant Arthur episode! All that, plus a John Legend update, and way more!

Hold your breath, and prepare to be pranked! Lucas & Will dive deep into a fun pair of episodes: In "Buster's Breathless", they discuss the finer points of poison ivy, Lucas' ASMR aversion, the danger of joke books, and Boston Cream pie; then, in "The Fright Stuff", the boys recap the great trailers of the week, and wonder why we didn't learn more about the ghost family. Plus, four more years of Arthur, a HUGE mail bag, and the Best of Halifax 2018!

The trek through Season 4 continues, as Arthur and crew re-enact Alien in "Hide & Snake", and struggle through the interview process of "Muffy's New Best Friend"! Lucas & Will can't help but to talk about the state of sports (and sports entertainment) right from the jump, and get around to talking shoes, a potential new Arthur ship, and yes, Slobbering Idiots...plus, our biggest mail bag yet!

Will sits down with long-time Canadian voice actor Bruce Dinsmore, aka Dad Read, Binky, and Bailey on Arthur! Bruce has been a part of the show since the very beginning, and talks about how much the show has changed in its 20+ years; plus, how Arthur manages to stay relevant today, Bruce's adventures in acting, being recognized, Bruce's favorite voice to do, and a bit of Stanley Cup talk!

It's time, kids! Lucas & Will are rolling up their sleeves on season 4 of Arthur, with perhaps the most popular and well-known Arthur episode of all, "Arthur's Big Hit"...oh, and "DW's Library Card", I guess. The Arthur fist meme is discussed big-time, as well as the impact (lol) of the episode, and how it may be responsible for ECL itself! Plus, more on the milk bag situation, Arthur characters at UC Berkeley, and lots of "Good Jokes"...

It's time once again to look back at the Arthur season that was, as we prepare for a new one! Will & Lucas give their thoughts on Season 3, which saw Arthur and friends start to get a little more off-the-wall, but did the fellas like it, or did it miss the mark? Plus, two Top 5's to remember the good times by! What did you think of Season 3? Send us a message with your thoughts...

The third season of Arthur wraps up with one more double-header of stories! It's "Arthur & DW Clean Up", where Will & Lucas discuss the finer details of hoarding; then, in "The Long, Dull Winter", the fellas reminisce about phony holidays...plus, the NBA Finals, Kanye West, Koyaanisqatsi, and yes, John Legend!

The end of season 3 draws near, but not before a birthday and a huge argument! Will & Lucas get into "Mom and Dad Have a Great Big Fight", where they talk pre-nups and bagged milk; then, it's "DW's Perfect Wish", where the "merits" of clip shows are discussed, and DW's status as a millennial icon is cemented. Plus, Tuxedo Stan, calendars, Lucas' clandestine NBA Finals picks, your emails, and more! 

It's time for some new blood to take the Arthur spotlight, with the debuts of George and Nemo on the show! Will & Lucas chat shop class creations and the sensitivity of antlers in "Arthur's Dummy Disaster", and chastise Arthur the cat hater in "Francine and the Feline"...plus, Tamagotchi memories, pet Instagrams, cats vs dogs, and more!