Elwood City Limits Podcast

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 of "Specs," the return of Cave Daddy, and more...

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! Plus, is there one last commentary track left to do?

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 help solve a mystery...

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 gets set to indulge in the latest fad food...

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 podcasts...

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 Carrot Cake. Happy holidays and see you in 2024!

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 holidays, and see you next year...

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 change, and an EPIC CLAPBACK from the Arthur TikTok...

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 Kids segment...

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, PruEllen or Suella?

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 the two say goodbye to one of their favorite char...

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 go viral and the response to it so far, and of co...

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, subscribe to our Patreon ...

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 defines a good throwaway character and gives his though...

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 about the Tibbles' special interest and their anim...

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 exactly why you shouldn't teach a pig to fish. Plus,...

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 listen to the full versions of both these podcasts,...

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 kids ruled, reminisce on how they learned to tell t...

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 their memories of the show and the episode itself. T...