Elwood City Limits Podcast

Will and Lucas report from inside and the great outdoors to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top episodes of the season! What did they think, and what do YOU think of Season 21? Send us an email, reach out via social media, or on the Patreon Discord...

It's time to end both Arthur season 21, and dog & baby episodes, for good! Will & Lucas tut about dog behavior in "Invasion of the Soccer Fans" and have different reactions to a certain parody in "Pal's Big Itch." It's not all bad, though, because the guys find out about trashball, discover an upcoming Christmas movie with Arthur alumni, and answer some emails...

Will and Lucas' assignment this week is to tell you all about one of their favorite new shows, Smiling Friends! This is a preview of the full episode. If you want to listen to the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon and get access to dozens of hours of podcasts, early releases, and more...

It's a bright, sunny day, but why are Will and Lucas so bummed? Maybe it has something to do with the annoying characters in "The Lost Dinosaur," or maybe the amount of times they say the title word in "The Princess Problem." The guys power through and have some laughs chatting about their most hated Arthur characters, find out more about a real historical figure, brainstorm some imaginary friend names, and celebrate the return of an unexpected character...

The guys are very excited this week because it's a double Tough Customer episode with a spotlight on the most underrated member in "Slink's Special Talent" and a trip to a haunted(?) hotel in "Take A Hike, Molly." Plus, Will gives an update on his experience with an Arthur board game, Lucas notices a few Seinfeld parallels, Backyard Survivor, the Five Pillars, and which Jackass member is which TC member...

Lucas returns just in time for Muffy to visit his ancestral homeland in "Muffy Misses Out," followed by Arthur learning about protesting in "Arthur Takes A Stand." The guys learn a lot about Representative John Lewis and his relation to the Civil Rights movement, as well as how his Arthur appearance came together, but there is also goofs to be had with discussions on regional desserts, octopeople in Arthur, and Will gets his hands on a rare piece of Arthur merch... "How Congressman John Lewis Wound Up in 'Arthur' on PBS Kids' by Meredith Blake (Los Angeles Times)

It's a time for a podcast that really makes Will and Lucas wag their tails, it's the 90's childhood staple, Blue's Clues! This is a preview of the full episode, which is now available on our Patreon...

Will is joined by fellow old-school Arthur fan Genna Buck as they critique Francine's lack of spy skills in "Francine & The Soccer Spy" and lament the failings(?) of community action in "Sue Ellen & The Last Page." Genna has some great observations about gender presentation on the show and casts a journalistic eye onto representations of the military and the political process in this episode. The pair also chat about the importance of annoying kid representation, gush about libraries (and Miss Turner), and chuckle about the new technology and slang in Arthur! Keep up with Genna at gennabuck.com and follow her on Twitter (genna_buck)! Look out for her podcast, "Pages Past", soon...

Will and Lucas take on the next double episode of the show with "The Master Builders"! Find out what movie got Will to go back to the movie theatre, what the guys think of the Planet of the Apes and Kinnikuman franchises, as well as gardening, the Aurora Borealis, profit margins, 3D printers, Habitat 67, and Potato.

Will crawls out of his hermit hole to join Lucas in kicking off Arthur season 21, first with an all-timer Binky look in "Binky's 'A' Game" and take aim at the next vapid socialites in "Brain and the Time Capsule." Plus, the guys catch up on where the show was this season aired, Lucas remembers his own time capsule experience, Will gets hung up on Ho Ho's, and they both struggle to remember just what happened in 2018...

Yes, the latest season recap is here a little bit sooner now, thanks to the end of the first 7-episode season of Arthur! Will and Lucas are here to give you their thoughts on Season 20, plus their top 5 favorite episodes.

Although Will is under the weather, he and Lucas power through to finish Arthur season 20, as George channels Chris Jericho in "The Hallway Minotaur" and Ladonna gets creepy in "Ladonna's Like List." A familiar face is welcomed back as another gets a second goodbye, Arthur makes accessibility news, the guys consider their favorite American foods, and Will relates several times to a children's cartoon...

Lucas and Will are ready to rock the dragon as they discuss a cornerstone of their childhood, Dragon Ball! This is a preview of the full hour-long episode that is now available on our Patreon. Pay what you want and listen NOW!

Lucas regales Will with tales of Wrestlemania and Philly cheesesteaks and Will weighs in on the new Arthur digital short before they settle in for some best friend cuteness in "Prunella's Tent of Portent" and a chilling pre-COVID joke in "Mutiny on the Pitch". All that plus Calvinism, art opinions, another background character's confirmed name, and which Arthur character is the Head of the Table?

With Lucas living his Wrestlemania dream, Will tags in returning guest Hannah to help tackle the inner workings of the ear in "Lend Me Your Ear" and a very familiar Bailey escapade in "The Butler Did It"! Along the way, Hannah and Will brainstorm the next Arthur tattoo, dream about clementines, discover Mr. Ratburn's age, remember Moon Boots, and chat about more references and remixes... Follow Hannah on IG! (@hannahhkitten)

Will gets the chance to talk with Cathleen Cusachs, the social media manager for GBH Kids, including Arthur! Cathleen talks about her background that led her into working in social media, what goes into creating an effective post/meme, her favorite experiences working with Arthur, and her own fandom for PBS Kids! Plus, a little bit more on the latest Arthur digital short... Follow Cathleen on Twitter + IG (@catcusachs)!

Can we broadcast it? Find our for yourself as Will and Lucas work together to tackle one of the biggest kid's shows of the 2000s, "Bob The Builder"! This is a preview of the full 1-hour episode. For the whole thing plus dozens of hours of extra podcasts, join our Patreon!

After a bit of a chin-wag about manga, Lucas and Will get set for Bud in "Bud's Knotty Problem" and marvel at how cool Grandma Thora is in "That's MY Grandma!" The guys are happy to be distracted by tangents like children's books, shoe-tying techniques, the Funnies, schnitzel, the kale cauliflower tart, and Lucas' home remedy for a cold...

Will and Lucas kick off with some quick Oscar thoughts and a tribute to Akira Toriyama before referencing Rashomon yet again in "He Said, He Said" and contending with the biggest animal hierarchy episode ever in "Bunny Trouble"! They also have a bit of time to chat about The Wind in the Willows, class pets, a late-game Arthur meme, and Will failing to grasp the simple lessons of a children's cartoon... (Sorry for the audio issues in this one!)

Will and Lucas chat about a surprising animation swerve in "Fern's Flights of Fancy" and re-visit one of the most popular shows of the 2010s in "Cereal"! The guys get a bit self-reflexive talking about their favorite podcasts and the most popular ones going , favorite cereals (again), a surprise cameo, and more. Plus, an ECL listener has something to say...