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Elwood City Limits Podcast

Elwood City Limits Podcast

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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05:16

PREVIEW - For The Kids #14: Martha Speaks

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/10/09

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... Get access to the full episode for as little as $1 on

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01:18:05

Elwood City Limits Episode 133: Doctor Tinnitus

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/10/02

The spooky season is here, so celebrate with a new ECL! Lucas and Will broach the awkward subject of Lance Armstrong and giggle about participation trophies in "Binky vs Binky", then get a little medical talking about ear cleaning and anesthesia in "Operation: DW!"...plus, which directors would the Elwood City kids be fans of?

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04:03

PREVIEW - For The Kids #13: Theodore Tugboat

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/09/25

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... To unlock the full

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01:07:28

Elwood City Limits Episode 132: #DWBoss

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/09/18

We hope this episode of ECL finds you well at the beginning of the school season, as Will & Lucas wonder why Arthur isn't acting his age in "Unfinished" and discover that DW is the friend nobody likes in "DW Bossy Boots"! The guys also gush about old musicals, Lucas espouses his theory about girls who love France, and even get to talking about (potentially) the end of Arthur...

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07:30

PREVIEW - For The Kids #12: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/09/11

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? This is a free preview of the full episode now available on our Patreon for as little as $1!

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49:23

ECL Presents: Arthur's 2020 Digital Shorts (with...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/09/04

Will sits down with YouTubers and animation experts WackyDelhi and KashCash for an informal chat about three digital shorts released by the Arthur team this year, tackling the issues of COVID-19 and racism. The three videos we talked about: ARTHUR: Wash Your Hands! WGBH - Arthur celebrates the Class of 2020 ARTHUR on Racism: Talk, Listen, and Act Check out Delhi and Kash's original video on the reaction to Arthur's racism video here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8ya6boo-pc&t=1s Follow

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01:07:55

Elwood City Limits Episode 131: Four More Years

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/08/21

Lucas & Will ring in four years of Elwood City Limits and celebrate a new show milestone with a one-two punch of an episode, as they discuss baseball and the appeal of sports in "The Curse of The Grebes" and remember the items they bought but never used in "Arthur Changes Gears"! Thank you so much for listening and interacting with the show over the past 4 years. This show would be nowhere without listeners like you!

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01:11:25

Elwood City Limits Episode 130: Sleepless

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/08/07

After Will reads the emails, Lucas sails in from his PEI vacation to help break down the menace of dinosaur aliens in "DW Aims High" and solve a gripping mystery in "Flaw and Order"...the guys get to talking about Lucas' adventures in fishing, Albert Einstein, the importance of lineups in school, DDR, the new Arthur videos on social media, and solve a mystery of their own: How old is Dad Read?!

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PREVIEW - For The Kids #11: Reading Rainbow

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/07/31

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! This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

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01:12:36

Elwood City Limits Episode 129: My Legs Are My Best...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/07/24

Man, it's a hot one...perfect time to talk about Arthur! Will and Lucas cool off by discussing the ins and outs of economy toilets in "Feeling Flush", and their most valuable possessions in "Family Fortune"...they also discuss the merits of baths vs showers, more Arthur fan casts, if Arthur and DW are millennials, the legacy of Antiques Roadshow, and Lucas full-on embracing the boomer lifestyle!

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05:59

PREVIEW - For The Kids #10: Sagwa The Chinese Siamese...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/07/17

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... This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

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01:15:02

Elwood City Limits Episode 128: ASMRthur

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/07/10

It's no secret, ECL is back! Will and Lucas ponder the infamous desert island question in "Desert Island Dish" and whisper about secret-itis in "The Secret About Secrets"...plus, the scam behind food pyramids, Surf's Up 2, Arthur and your Zodiac sign, and a TON of your emails and questions!!

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46:06

ECL Flashforward: When Carl Met George (with DJ Bob!)

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/07/03

This week, Will chats about one of Arthur's most well-known episodes with the help of the ECL listeners and DJ Bob! Will and Bob discuss how the show handled the introduction of the first Arthur character on the autism spectrum, and a few ECL fans chime in with their thoughts on how effective the episode is at portraying an autistic character, both what it nails and what it falls short on.

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PREVIEW - For The Kids #9: Barney & Friends

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/06/26

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! This is a preview of the full episode now available on Patreon for as little as $1!

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01:19:34

Elwood City Limits Episode 127: Milk & Cookie Club 4...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/06/19

Ring in the summer with Will & Lucas but mind those squirrels! The boys are mystified by the existence of Alfred Hitchcock in "The Squirrels" and revisit the history of a popular book series in "Fern and Persimmony Glitchet"...plus, Lucas' new hobby, the continuing butter sandwich saga, an Arthur/Hamilton fan cast, and a lot of Todd McFarlane? All that and more featuring some thoughts from a special guest...

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PREVIEW - For The Kids #8: Wishbone

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/06/12

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... This is a preview of a full-length episode available on our Patreon! Sign up today for as little as $1/month to gain access to hours

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Elwood City Limits Episode 126: The Crazy 10's

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/06/05

Will & Lucas ring in Arthur's 10th anniversary as a show with a special double episode, "Happy Anniversary"! The guys catch up on their brief absence with another lightning round before getting into Arthur's history at the Daytime Emmys, plus discussions on duck a l'orange and butter sandwiches, with a very special Arthur cameo along the way...

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49:07

[PATREON UNLOCK] For The Kids #1: Postcards From Buster

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/05/29

For the first time, you can get a taste of what the ECL Patreon has to offer with the first episode of the For The Kids podcast, where Lucas and Will talk Postcards From Buster! 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...

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04:46

PREVIEW: For The Kids #7: The Magic School Bus

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/05/24

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... This is a preview of a full episode

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30:55

Elwood City Limits Season 9 Recap

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2020/05/22

Ring the bell, it's time for the season recap! Will & Lucas are here to give you their thoughts on season 9 of Arthur overall and rank their top 5 episodes of the season that was...plus, a little extra preview of upcoming Patreon content and a few emails!

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