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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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01:09:55

For The Kids #18: Shining Time Station (Thomas &...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2026/01/09

(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

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53:37

For The Kids #17: Maya & Miguel

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2025/12/19

(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!

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51:00

For The Kids #16: Dragon Tales

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2025/12/05

(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... Some

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57:41

For The Kids #15: Between The Lions

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2025/11/21

(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

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56:23

For The Kids #14: Martha Speaks

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2025/11/07

(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...

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57:14

For The Kids #13: Theodore Tugboat

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2025/10/17

(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

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53:55

For The Kids #12: Mister Rogers' Neighborhood

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2025/10/03

(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?

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46:02

For The Kids #11: Reading Rainbow

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2025/09/19

(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!

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53:19

For The Kids #10: Sagwa The Chinese Siamese Cat

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2025/08/15

(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...

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47:00

For The Kids #9: Barney & Friends

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2025/08/01

(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!

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54:54

For The Kids #8: Wishbone

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2025/07/18

(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...

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58:21

For The Kids #7: The Magic School Bus

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2025/07/04

(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...

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50:52

For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #6: Liberty's Kids

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2025/06/13

(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!

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49:12

For The Kids #5: Redwall

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2025/05/30

(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!

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44:04

For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #4: Zoom

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2025/05/16

(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...

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51:27

For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #3: Teletubbies

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2025/05/02

(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...

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48:12

For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #2: Fetch! With...

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2025/04/18

(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!

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40:55

For The Kids (A PBS Kids Podcast) #1: Postcards From...

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2025/04/04

(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...

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01:09:02

Elwood City Limits Episode 27: Double Guy (Spotify...

Elwood City Limits Podcast ·

2025/03/27

(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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ECL Announcement 3-14-25

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2025/03/14

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, so stay subscribed!

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