Elwood City Limits Podcast

The fellas take the wayback machine to Uranus, I mean, Canada in the mid-1990s to a show that was as important to them as even Arthur was, Stickin' Around (or is it "Little Arthur?"). This is a preview of the full hour-long episode of ECL Origins. For the full episode and hundreds more hours of content, pay-what-you-want to subscribe to our Patreon!

Will and Lucas encounter two very unconventional and inspiring morals in looking at "Baseball Blues" and "Brain's Biggest Blunder." Along the way, Lucas comments on the exciting end of the World Baseball Classic and notes the Canadian connection to a piece of baseball trivia in the episode, and the two get into the return of Harry Mills and Steve, flex their mental math, and struggle with the word "pedagogical."

It's an Arthur lore dump this week as Lucas and Will discover the origins of a haircut in "The Last Tough Customer," before learning more about a beloved side character in "Brain's Chess Mess." Along the way, the guys check in post-Oscars to see how they did in an extended film corner talk, review some unexpected bars on bullying, and throw down a chess challenge to one another!

After a dip into Oscars 2023 predictions, Lucas and Will get a little spooked by "Night of the Tibble," and remember how great big cardboard boxes were in "Read and Flumbergast." Plus, listener feedback about smart boards, fridges, better jobs for future DW, and Will shares his painful story involving a unicorn...

In between trips to Montreal, Lucas and Will get together to chat about the reality of smart boards in "Get Smart," and find themselves in yet another dog-and-baby episode in "Baby Steps." Along the way, the guys find out a bit more about the history of Elwood City, question the existence of 100% accuracy, laugh at some unexpected movie references and dirty Kahoot names, and argue about impatience. You might say this episode wins the internet!

The original sister podcast returns, as Will and Lucas dig into a more recent PBS Kids show in Xavier Riddle & The Secret Museum! Check out the free preview, and consider supporting us on Patreon for 50+ episodes just like it, and way more...

OOF! Lucas returns on a snowy day in Halifax to chat about a D-double dose of Arthur's little sister with "All About DW," and "Blockheads"! Along the way, the guys chat about Rihanna's Super Bowl halftime show, the Fisher-Price castle playset, koalas in school, and Lucas rates Arthur and Buster's dream houses. Plus, Arthur predicted it?!

Will tackles another Arthur episode with a bona fide Arthur superfan, Hannah! Hannah talks about her history with the show, including her cool Arthur tattoo and her out-of-left-field pick for favorite episode, before her and Will chat about YouWhoTube in "Flippity Francine," and the joys of Ed Crosswire in "Muffy Takes The Wheel." The two also consider what their first website would have been about, remember Keyboard Cat, Play-Doh, and Flappy Bird, and Will reveals an embarrasing childhood grift... Follow Hannah on Twitter (@Arthurbutfilm), and on Letterboxd (mooviehannah)!

This is it. After so many years, the guys get their first real taste of the Flash Animation years of Arthur with the Season 16 premiere, "Based on a True Story." Will recaps the many behind-the-scenes changes in Arthur that led up to this, and he and Lucas give their honest opinions on both the new look of the show and the new characters in the Arthur universe. Along the way, an Arthur staple makes a welcome return, the Atlantic Canada connections to Arthur are found out, and the animal hierarchy is re-litigated. It's a whole new era, so come along with us!

It's time for Will and Lucas to give their thoughts on the final traditionally-animated season of Arthur, plus their individual top 5 episodes of the season! Then, stick around for an extended preview of the latest edition of the Patreon-exclusive show, ECL Origins, all about Yvon of the Yukon!

Will and Lucas have made it to the final episode of season 15, which is also the last Arthur episode made with traditional animation. The guys say goodbye to both an era of the show, and to a beloved character in "Grandpa Dave's Memory Album," and then end on a bit of an odd note with "Buster's Carpool Catastrophe." The episode begins with memorials to two artists that are close to the hearts of both Lucas and Will, and includes diversions into personal experiences with dementia, the ingredients of Grandpa Dave's country stew, the backseat water trend, and Will's take on some modern cartoons. Plus, Buster did the headphones meme first?!

On the eve of Friday the 13th, the guys get together to find out more about Bailey in "The Butler Did...What?" and marvel at the writers' poetry knowledge in "The Trouble with Trophies." This Friday gets a little Freaky, too, as Lucas and Will end up switching roles, and Lucas fills us in on his Friday The 13th tradition. Plus, Muffy's Twitter personality, HUF socks, an annoying recent Arthur trend, and the award that Will and Lucas want more than anything...

Lucas and Will are back for the new year, as they examine an unusually sad Buster in "Buster's Garden of Grief," and get a laugh out of a German stereotype in "Through The Looking Glasses." Lucas also goes over some ins and outs for 2023, Mean Girls, NIMBYs, Binky's moustache, and some classic Arthur body horror. Also, are there sentient trucks in the Arthur universe, and which Canadian politician does Arthur look like?

The first new ECL episode of 2023 will be available for free next week. Want to get the new episode a week early and ad-free? Sign up at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and pay what you want for our full back catalogue, including exclusive audio and video content, plus every episode of our side shows, ECL Origins and For The Kids: A PBS Kids Podcast!

It's two Arthur "reviews" in one episode! Will sits down first with Arthur expert Peeebs to talk about his experience seeing the 2022 Arthur musical, "Arthur and Friends Make A Musical," and how it brings the Arthur experience to the stage; then, Will is joined by Eli and Chris from The Sugarbowl podcast to give their thoughts on the new official PBS Kids Arthur podcast, plus chat about the experience of running an Arthur podcast, and how The Sugarbowl approaches the legendary show...   Check out The Sugarbowl on your favorite podcast service, and hit them up on their official website: https://sugarbowlpod.com/

From the Patreon feed, and now under your tree! Will and Lucas bring you a special holiday treat as they sit down with you to watch the classic Charlie Brown Christmas special! The guys swap their experiences with Charlie Brown, discuss what kind of character he even is, and whether or not the message of the special still works today. Plus, Lucas ranks the local Nova Scotia eggnogs, and Will is visited by Santa Claus! This is a commentary track with instructions on how to sync the audio at the beginning.

The Elwood City Limits Patreon is changing in the new year, so here's a quick announcement from Will to explain how the show's schedule will be changing whether you're a patron or listening on the free feed. Then, enjoy a free extended preview of the first episode of a new show we're adding to the Patreon roster, ECL Origins!

The holiday is right around the corner, so here's one more ECL for 2022! Will and Lucas make a disgusting food discovery in "Muffy's Classy Classics Club," before meeting (and saying goodbye to) DW's polar opposite in "Best Enemies." Plus, the Arthur/Rolling Stone "controversy" and the idea of list rankings, what the guys actually agree on, and more...

After becoming immersed in the history of the original PBS Kids show, Will and Lucas sit down and watch various skits, sketches, and unforgettable moments from Sesame Street! This is a preview of the full 60+ minute episode; for the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon!

On this American Thanksgiving Fridee, Lucas and Will interrogate their own collecting habits in "Prunella The Packrat," before making a shocking discovery about Binky in "What's In A Name?" There's lots of dalliances along the way, including into the futbol, My Hero Academia and Chainsaw Man, Will pitches an Arthur spin-off, Lucas recounts Binky's blackmail count, and a surprising departure from the show...