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 c…

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 late…

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…

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 …

It's a big start to a new season, and a new era, of Arthur as Will and Lucas time-travel in "Buster's Second Chance" and get honest in "Arthur and the Whole Truth." Between emails, Lucas Mancini Day 2024, and big changes to the way Arthur looks and sounds, it's a jam-packed episode with lots to discuss, plus Lucas sounds off on Cleveland, the debut…

Almost in time for Lucas Mancini Day 2024, the man himself leads first-time-watcher Will through one of his favorite cartoons, The Amazing World of Gumball! This is a free preview; to listen to the full episode, and every bonus podcast we offer, subscribe to our Patreon...

Will & Lucas bid farewell to yet another era of Arthur by looking back on the season that was and noting their top 5 favorite episodes! What were your favorite episodes and did you like this season? Let us know via email or on the ECL Discord...

Will and Lucas bid farewell to Arthur season 19 with another double episode, "The Last Day." Not only is there a lot to discuss thanks to a new character with a celebrity voice, Ratburn appreciation, and a lot of old-school references, but the guys also get into spirited side conversations about the likes of da movies, Skibidi Toilet, and more! Plu…

The guys respond to a bursting mailbag (and an IRL gift) before identifying superhero homages in "Mr. Ratburn's Secret Identity" and seeing Arthur hit a new low in "Besties". Will and Lucas have a lot to say about how this episode relates to the latest Avatar Netflix news, as well as the upcoming Mattel movies and more. And who knows, maybe YOU can…

The new era of For The Kids kicks off with the long-awaited episode on everybody's favorite Christian kid's cartoon, VeggieTales! This is a preview of the hour-long episode. For the full audio and every single episode of our two side podcasts, join our Patreon...

Will and Lucas find themselves confused by a moral in "Francine's Cleats of Strength," and are astounded by what they find in "Little Miss Meanie." There's a lot to talk about here around "earning" money and representing the worst traits in characters you like, as well as sillier subjects like celebrity teeth and school announcements. Also, Lucas g…

Will and Lucas get some more time with a newer character in "Carl's Concerto" before staging a Hitman-esque caper in "Too Much of a Good Thing." The guys also discuss the Home Alone series, Lucas' amazing thrift find, Girl Guide cookies and snack vices, and a little bit of Bud-bashing...

It's the first ECL of the new year as Will and Lucas meet an old/new character in "Maria Speaks" and are once again charmed by amateur filmmaking in "Postcards From Binky." The guys also share their New Years resolutions and chat about Michael Mann, writing letters, and kids discovering radio. Plus, Will reveals a change to one of the Patreon podca…

As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! This is a preview of the hour-long episode; for the whole thing, subscribe to our Patreon for only one dollar a month!

After a surprise visit from a holiday figure, Will and Lucas settle in for a lovely present: A double Buster episode with "Bustery Isn't Buying It" and "One Ornery Critter"! The guys chat about the Arthur cast in Home Alone, the return of Martin Spivak, Will's parapsychology phase, animated characters' star signs, Fragrantica, and the debut of Carr…

As a special yuletide treat, Will and Lucas finally give a fair shot to perhaps the most popular children's show of modern day, "Bluey"! The episode is available exclusively at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits, pay only $1 and get the whole thing right NOW! Thank you to all of our patrons and listeners for your continued support. Merry Christmas, happy…

Prepare yourself for what might be the worst Arthur episode yet, as Will and Lucas interrogate a potential influence on dog-and-baby episodes in "Carried Away" and get bogged down in alter egos with "Dueling Detectives!" It's not all doom and gloom, though, as the guys chat about Doctor Who, an enjoyable Word From Us Kids, another marital status ch…

The first snow of the holiday season is messing with Will and Lucas' heads, so they power through to discuss the perils of collection in "Arthur's Toy Trouble" and the joys of invention in "Spar for the Course." Plus, a brief history of the sauna, the implications of Superman existing in the Arthur universe, antiquing, and a surprising Word From Us…

Sue Ellen gets her time in the spotlight with a double episode, where Will and Lucas discuss soft math skills in "Sue Ellen Adds It Up," and get to know another new-ish character in "Wish You Were Here." The guys are also a bit ornery, as Will tries to get into the Christmas spirit, and he and Lucas go on a rant about the latest YouTube ads. Also, …

The guys are back for a brand new season of Arthur! Season 19 begins in earnest with a trip through the human(?) brain in "Brain's Brain," and critique Elwood City's child labor laws in "Brain Sees Stars." Will and Lucas also follow up on a Word From Us Kid in the news, Lucas identifies the show's new nemesis and gives a pep talk on car repair, and…

Lucas and Will reunite to check out one of the newer programs on the show, Let's Go Luna! This is a preview of the full episode, which also features the debut of a new segment; to listen to the whole thing, and hundreds of hours of additional podcast content, subscribe to our Patreon!

Will sits down to chat with the people behind the latest Arthur-related viral hit, "I Made The Arthur Theme Song Midwest Emo [NOT CLICKBAIT]", made by Stanley from the band Echo and Evan from Black Valve Media! Stanley and Evan talk about how the Arthur cover came together and why they chose the Midwest emo style, how it feels for their project to …

T'is the season? Well, it's certainly time once again for Will and Lucas to give you their thoughts on the season of Arthur that was, including their top 5 episodes! Then, stick around for an extended preview of Will's chat with Brett Ryback and John Maclay, the creators of "Arthur & Friends Make A Musical"! For the full hour-long conversation, sub…

Lucas returns (with a brief musical guest in tow) to discuss with Will the season finale of Arthur season 18, the double episode "Shelter From The Storm"! Along the way, the guys try and remember the oldest internet thing they can remember, find out about the real Hurricane Nigel, make the same joke about the celebrity guest voice, plus Lucas defin…

Will is joined by Kat from the Just For Fics and Giggles Podcast for yet another D-double dose, as they critique a woeful stage show in "The Pageant Pickle" and find out what turvallisuus means in "Some Assembly Required." Kat is a lifelong Arthur fan and talks about her faves and how the show inspired her to chase a dream; the two also learn more …

Lucas makes his return as he and Will hurl some heavy accusations at Mom Read in "Arthur Read: Super Saver" and find out more about croquembouche in "Tibbles to the Rescue"! Will also spills some dirt about an upcoming Arthur project, Lucas reveals his Halloween costume, they wonder about how humans can exist in the Arthur universe, and find out ex…

It's a double preview of our latest Patreon content! First up, Will and Lucas reunite to talk about the British children's book series-turned-animated adaptation, Angelina Ballerina; then, Will sits down with Stanley and Evan, the two creators who brought us the new viral classic, "I Made The Arthur Theme Song Midwest Emo [NOT CLICKBAIT]"... To lis…

Will is joined this week by returning guest and unwitting Tibbles expert Rage to witness true psychological torture in "Two Minutes" and look at the history of a dress in "Messy Dress Mess." Rage gives his thoughts on what's changed since his last appearance on the show a year ago, and the duo wonder if Mrs. Tibble is okay, remember the time when k…

Will calls on the combined powers of the SSAA Podcast Network (Doctor, Dame Dr Foxy Brown, and Colton) to investigate Rattles lore in "Whip. Mix. Blend," and take in a truly chaotic situation in "Staycation!" All three have very different experiences with Arthur (including one guest who is watching for the first time) and have a lot to say about th…

As Hurricane Lee menaces the east coast, Lucas and Will record while the time is right and talk about an episode-length Downton Abbey parody in "Fountain Abbey," and contend with a sassy GPS in "Arthur Calls It." They also talk about DNA ancestry tests, the show's wacky continuity, Ken Burns, and Lucas' plans for the hurricane weekend (power pendin…

Back to school and back to Arthur! Will and Lucas gab about ways to make wishes in "Best Wishes," and are pleased to be back in Prunella country in "The Tardy Tumbler." They also wonder whether a puppet can breathe or counts as a person, are taken off-guard by an outrageous one-off character, discuss the merits of GastroVision, and stumble on anoth…

Will and Lucas re-visit another CGI animated show from their childhoods (and adulthoods) and wrap up the 2-parter on Mainframe Entertainment with their second show, Beast Wars (or is it Beasties?)! For the full episode, and all of our extra podcasts, pay what you want and subscribe at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits Don't forget to vote for us at vote…

It's another D-double dose with an extra helping of Bud as Arthur soft adapts Poe in "The Tattletale Frog" and we return to Wonderworld in "DW & Bud's Higher Purpose." Will and Lucas also vent some strong opinions on Bud, compare the show to The Simpsons, wonder what if DW was president, and offer a spotlight to a new ongoing strike that (somewhat)…

It's the surprise return of a beloved persona in "The Case of the Girl with the Long Face" and Buster's a little lad who loves berries & cream in "The Substitute Arthur," plus a mini-review of a piece of recently discovered Arthur lost media! The guys also give their brief reviews of the Super Mario Bros Movie and Will has an anniversary surprise f…

Celebrate 7 years of Elwood City Limits with Will and Lucas, as they kick off Arthur season 18! It's a long-overdue parody and a clown-car of imaginary friends in "The Friend Who Wasn't There," followed by some truly heinous sister crimes in "Surprise!" All that, plus an update on the Arthur Florida book ban, the guys eulogize a great director and …

As the summer heat rages on, Will and Lucas take a few moments to look back at Arthur season 17, rank their top 5 episodes, and Lucas gives his tribute to the late Paul Reubens. (Stick around afterwards for a free preview of the newest episode of ECL Origins, the Patreon-exclusive bi-monthly podcast, where the guys start out a 2-parter on Mainframe…

Will and Lucas kicks things off with a chat about the "Arthur's Birthday" book ban in Florida before getting into the Season 17 finale with "Binky's Music Madness" and "Brain Freeze." This episode features perhaps the most loaded Arthur meme alert in show history, the creation of an Arthur idol group, Lucas' critique of Muffy's marketing brand, Art…

After a spirited discussion about the Barbenheimer phenomenon, Will and Lucas get down to a Muffy x2 episode with "Caught In The Crosswires" and "Framed!" The guys also detail the best staycation spot in Atlantic Canada, discuss whether the Arthur show is even real and if all mysteries need to be solved, discover Bailey's true age (younger than you…

It's George x2 this week, as Will and Lucas assess his directorial technique in "The Director's Cut," before getting a bit of closure in "Crime and Consequences." Plus, the guys discuss the remixing of older Arthur stories and "cousin jobs," Will describes the noises he hears around his place, and of course, movie talk...…

Lucas has returned from his Italian vacation and the gruesome twosome are back to discuss unwanted animal guests in "Pets and Pests," before wondering if kites are all they're cracked up to be in "Go Fly A Kite." Will also reports in with his review of Across The Spider-Verse (https://letterboxd.com/WilliamWhy) and drops a bit of Arthur news for Ca…

Lucas returns from vacation (with a second host in tow?) for a show from his childhood, as he and Will bask in the glory of the Emerald Isle with Jakers! The Adventures of Piggley Winks. If you want to hear the whole thing, pay what you want for the full back catalogue at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits…

Content warning: This episode discusses gross-out/toilet humor in some detail, and there are a few occurrences of uncensored spicy language. Finally! After joking about it for 6+ years, Will and Lucas re-visit a childhood favorite of theirs from the gross-out years, the anti-French(?) Canadian cartoon, Yvon of the Yukon! The guys do what they can t…

After a years-long absence, animation writer Anna Mansager returns to the show to discuss public speaking technique in "Speak Up, Francine!", as well as whether or not snow is worth getting excited about in "Waiting For Snow." Anna gives her update and perspective on the WGA strike and talks about the pilot she wrote for Nickelodeon, too! Plus, com…

Before Lucas sets out for vacation, he and Will get together for the 200th time to talk about an Arthur episode. It's the supposedly controversial topic of thumb-sucking in "All Thumbs," followed by the Arthur version of leftist infighting in "Kidonia," plus bad advice from children, Lucas' secret habit, Kid Nation, and a reflection on the big 2-0-…

Amidst the sudden onset of balmy weather, Lucas and Will kick things off by doing a quick review of the latest Arthur digital short, before jumping into an unexpected debate on hair vs fur in "Opposites Distract" and making some observations on Elwood City radio in "Just The Ticket." Plus, the guys' thoughts on the ongoing WGA strike, Will's recurr…

Will and Lucas reach back to their earliest memories of the internet and cover "Homestar Runner" in one of their longest podcasts yet. For the full episode, plus every episode of our two side-podcasts (hundreds of hours of shows!) and early access to every ECL episode, join us at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and pay what you want!…

The guys dig a little deeper into Arthur's next-door neighbors in "Molina's Mulligan" before goofing on Mark Wahlberg in "Buster Bombs" (or is it "Buster Flops"?). They also ask why our parents' generation loved about Gallagher, Will praises the mocking of nerds, and a couple of familiar faces make unexpected returns...…

Spring has sprung, so Will & Lucas are a bit more peppy as they take time to pitch the Bud back-door pilot in "Adventures in Budylon" and see more depth for the title character in "Ladonna Compson: Party Animal." The guys also find out about Annie Smith Peck, slugs, and variants of Crazy 8's, Lucas remembers his time as a camp counselor, and both g…