Elwood City Limits Podcast

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: October 22, 2021)

Will and Lucas reach back deep into the 1990's to uncover what was, at one time, one of the most popular PBS Kids shows ever made! There's a lot to talk about around this left-leaning, socially conscious puppet show, including just how big the show was in its time, potential reasons why it is not as easily remembered as its contemporaries, and what it gets right (and not-so-right) about socially conscious issues and representation. Plus, tongue twisters, Will's misheard lyrics, and...Hulk Hogan speaking Pig Latin?

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: September 10, 2021)

...or is it Joor Drinks? Either way, Will and Lucas are happy to end off the Bookworm Bunch series with an old favorite, George Shrinks! The guys talk a bit about the fascinating career of its creator and the many projects you may know him from before stepping into the retro-future jazz of the show itself, plus rankings of the Bookworm Bunch shows!

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: August 27, 2021)

What can you say about a tap-dancing horse? Will and Lucas try their best as they explore the world of Marvin, perhaps the most forgotten of the 6 initial Bookworm Bunch shows. Find out about the relation Marvin shares with another early 2000's kids show and tag along as the guys wonder what happened to the circus, find a parallel between Marvin and another cartoon horse, work through conflicting feelings on the art style, and sing the Danny Phantom theme song (plus some audio cameos from Lucas' cat).

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: July 2, 2021)

Will and Lucas get to a much-anticipated addition to the Bookworm Bunch and look further into the Canadian production, Seven Little Monsters! The guys discuss the work and influence of author Maurice Sendak before delighting in the very Canadian cast, the show's surprising Simpsons connection, and the jumpin' BNL theme song. Plus, a couple of belated Pride Month shout-outs, the hosts' favorite monster, and the two ruminate on which monster the other would be...

We're back in the saddle again! Will & Lucas get together on the 10th anniversary of the podcast to catch up with their lives and with what's been happening in the past year and a half with Arthur and PBS. They also take time to provide updates on the show and answer a few viewer questions, plus it's not an ECL reunion if the guys don't get to chatting about anime, movies, books, and more.

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(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 18, 2021)

Will and Lucas take a closer look at the little bear with the missing button as they explore the history of the evergreen children's book and the short-lived cartoon adaptation of Corduroy! The guys cover the interesting future of the "franchise" and the unexpected cool aspects of the cartoon, as well as the problems of having ice cream instead of snow and a surprising last-minute cameo from a trio of beloved Canadian children's entertainers...

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: June 4, 2021)

Will and Lucas continue their exploration of the PBS Kids weekend block for youngsters by getting the scoop on the moose named Elliot! The guys explore the live action/cartoon hybrid show based on the children's book series, while also taking a look at the "Saturday Morning Struggle" between CBS and PBS, plus dalliances into Telefrancais, Five Guys, Angela Anaconda, Diddy Kong Racing, and more!

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: May 21, 2021)

It's time for a series! Will and Lucas drill down into PBS Kids' Saturday morning block from the early 2000s and explore each show in the PBS Kids Bookworm Bunch! They start off with some history of the block itself and animation studio Nelvana before getting into children's book adaptation Timothy Goes To School, a show with a surprising amount of Arthur connections. Plus, 90s commercials, great teachers, and are you a Max or a Ruby?

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: April 9, 2021)

Monkey pun! Will and Lucas swing into your feed to discuss the history, and the PBS Kids adaptation, of the world's most famous monkey who's not actually a monkey! George's history leads the guys through Nazi Germany and into a complex legacy, while the TV show offers a star-studded cast, funny narration, an appealing visual style, and surprising comparisons to Arthur. Also, how is The Man in the Yellow Hat so independently wealthy?

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 26, 2021)

The Adventures of...who? Dudley The what?! Lucas and Will share their memories of this little-remembered piece of Canadian millennial history before taking a big swig of the once-popular kid's show and its old-school techniques. Lucas is vibing with the show's presentation while Will tries to nail down the iconic Dudley voice; along the way, they uncover the Canadian character actors involved in the production and Lucas recounts his experience at 22 Minutes!