Elwood City Limits Podcast
369 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 124 ratingsThe 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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Elwood City Limits Episode 170: Psychotic Maniac Flesh-Eating Panda (with Peeebs!)
May 20, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 94.2 MBWill is joined by Arthur/PBS Kids expert Peeebs to talk about the first scary thing you ever saw in "Tales of Grotesquely Grim Bunny", and just how darn cute Pal is in "Pet Projects." Peeebs is a font of Arthur knowledge and sheds light on some mysteries about the show, including a potential bombshell on Arthur's name itself. Peeebs also gets into his own Arthur origin and why he is such a big fan, and he and Will chat about the importance of archiving, the show's first stoner, and a PBS Kid...
Elwood City Limits Episode 169: Is What I Say (with Jason Szwimer!)
May 06, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 107 MBThe voice of Finding D.W. returns to tackle an Arthur episode! Jason Szwimer and Will discuss where geek culture was in 2010 in "Falafelosophy," and see the 2008 financial crisis through one of the strangest Arthur episodes ever, "The Great Lint Rush." Jason also discusses his history with Arthur post-DW and his most nostalgic shows, the 3 words every writer wants to hear, and some deep Arthur lore questions. Plus, does Will hate Neil Gaiman? Follow Jason on Twitter and Instagram, and list...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #41: Molly of Denali
April 29, 2022 22:15 - 4 minutes - 4.68 MBLucas and Will wind the clocks forward in covering one of the newest shows on the FTK docket, Molly of Denali! There's a lot to discuss in terms of the creative and cultural powerhouses behind the show, its relationship to the Indigenous people of Alaska (and across North America), and how it explains very serious subjects to a younger audience. The guys definitely learn a thing or two themselves! For the full episode and dozens more on your favorite PBS Kids shows, subscribe to our Patre...
Elwood City Limits Episode 168: Did Sully Ever Celly?
April 22, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 83.2 MBDespite the best efforts of Mike, ECL has returned! Will and Lucas waste no time in getting to the Kingdom Hearts 4 of it all, before discussing the mechanics of long nicknames in "Nicked By A Name," followed by Lucas bemoaning the loss of his favorite gag in "The Play's The Thing." The guys confront some of Arthur's weirdest moments along the way, ruminate on the fates of the unseen Arthur characters, and get a little Mad Men in there as well...
PATREON UNLOCK: For The Kids #39: Sid The Science Kid
April 15, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 76 MBIt's an off week for Will and Lucas, so please enjoy our episode of the Patreon-exclusive For The Kids podcast on Sid The Science Kid! The guys discuss the ground-breaking digital puppetry technology behind the show and the 90's CGI shows of the past that paved the way, as well as how Sid's method of storytelling measures up to its peers. Plus, the many different projects the show's cast found themselves in, and Lucas' class analysis on the show. To check out more episodes of FTK, consider...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #40: GhostWriter
April 08, 2022 20:58 - 6 minutes - 7.16 MBWill and Lucas turn back time again to the 1990's for a look at one of the earliest PBS Kids hits, GhostWriter! This is a preview of the latest Patreon-exclusive episode; for the whole thing and dozens more great full-length episodes talking about PBS Kids shows, consider joining our Patreon for as little as $1 a month. patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
Elwood City Limits Episode 167: What Up D-Woo
April 02, 2022 14:48 - 1 hour - 79.1 MBHappy Wrestlemania weekend to all who celebrate (and apologies to those who don't)! Will and Lucas take time off from watching the grappling to discuss Arthur's handling of a topical issue in "The Agent of Change," and the state of TLC's reality TV offerings in "DW Unties The Knot." Plus, a spirited defense of Emily, cartoons that represent the animation process, and does Lucas say yes to the dress?
PREVIEW - For The Kids #39: Sid The Science Kid
March 25, 2022 20:00 - 5 minutes - 6.41 MBThis is a preview. For the full episode, subscribe to our Patreon! Will and Lucas, together again, go back to school with Sid The Science Kid! The guys discuss the ground-breaking digital puppetry technology behind the show and the 90's CGI shows of the past that paved the way, as well as how Sid's method of storytelling measures up to its peers. Plus, the many different projects the show's cast found themselves in, and Lucas' class analysis on the show.
Elwood City Limits Episode 166: Hoot Some Shoops (with KashCash!)
March 18, 2022 20:00 - 1 hour - 98.1 MBWill welcomes back former guest KashCash to the show, as they chat a new character and the contest that made her in "The Wheel Deal," before uncovering a shocking secret about Mr. Ratburn's past in "The Buster Report." Kash offers insights on the character designs of the show and can't help but get into a bit of tokusatsu discussion with Will; plus, a new animal hierarchy theory, and Buster goes Ultra Instinct? Check out the KashCast on Spotify and Anchor, and watch their cool YouTube vide...
Elwood City Limits Season 13 Recap + All Grown Up Preview
March 11, 2022 21:00 - 39 minutes - 44.1 MBThe end of another season of Arthur allows Will and Lucas to reflect on what they've seen, as they look back at how they feel about season 13 and rank their top 5 favorite episodes. Then, check out an extended free preview of the guys talking about the final Arthur episode, "All Grown Up," a review that is available now on Patreon! What did you think of Season 13? Send us your top episodes and/or general thoughts!
Elwood City Limits Episode 165: Lean Domax
March 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 74.1 MBArthur may be "over", but ECL lives on! Will and Lucas rediscover the power of music in "Waiting For Bonnie," while Arthur speaks truth to (super)power in "The Secret Origin of Supernova." Along the way, the guys discuss the ethics of sleepovers, Deliverance, Jack Kirby, a character's subtle design change, and yes, the animal hierarchy.
PREVIEW - ECL Presents: Jason Szwimer, Part II
February 25, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6 MBWill is joined for a second time by the man behind the Finding DW podcast, and former voice of DW, Jason Szwimer! This is a preview of the 40-minute+ interview; for the full scoop, subscribe to Elwood City Limits on Patreon! Follow Jason on Instagram, Twitter, and subscribe to Finding DW on your favorite podcast service...
Elwood City Limits Episode 164: The Loser Patrol Crowd
February 18, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 70.6 MBEnjoy another Lucas Mancini Day with Will and the man himself as they deal with an unexpected flash-forward in "Paradise Lost," followed by the dark side of school spirit in "The Pride of Lakewood." The guys take time to answer emails including the tracklist of a 90's Arthur album, Lucas remembers his first word, and hits his limit with the show's weird food... Join us for our stream Saturday Feb 19 at 6:00 PM EST, twitch.tv/ElwoodCityLimitsPod
PREVIEW - For The Kids #38: It's A Big Big World
February 11, 2022 21:00 - 6 minutes - 6.85 MBWill and Lucas enter the mysterious jungles of their post-childhood to explore the puppet/CGI combination show that was It's A Big Big World! This is a sneak preview of the full episode. To gain access to it and dozens more hours of content including commentaries, movie reviews, and the entire For The Kids back catalog, subscribe to our pay-what-you- want Patreon!
Elwood City Limits Episode 163: Buster Keeps That Thang On Him
February 04, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 73.1 MBFresh off the new Arthur book release, Will provides a report from the Marc Brown Q&A before he and Lucas launch into talking about the side-hustle in "Fernlets by Fern," before getting into some classic Arthur horror with "Prunella and the Haunted Locker." Plus, Will writes a birthday card for Lucas, parents are raked over the coals, and a big announcement for February!
PREVIEW - For The Kids #37: Elmo's World
January 28, 2022 21:00 - 7 minutes - 7.89 MBIt's the Sesame Street segment that captured kid's imaginations, as Will and Lucas travel to Elmo's World! This is a preview of the full episode. Get access to the whole thing and dozens more like it by signing up for as little as $1.00 at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits!
Elwood City Limits Episode 162: Arthurlogians (Featuring Rage!)
January 21, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 77.4 MBWelcome to the kingdom of Lurewi, as Lucas and Will welcome Réjean aka Rage from Podcast 69 to discuss NFTs and more artist scams in "A Portrait of the Artist as a Young Tibble," before trading secret websites in "The Secret Guardians." Along the way, Will gets out-Englished and an unexpected connection to The Simpsons is made; plus, Sword Art Online, emails, and Arthur's final season updates! Podcast 69 is available on your favorite podcast provider and at https://podcast69.buzzsprout.com...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #36: Tots TV
January 14, 2022 21:00 - 5 minutes - 6.81 MBWill and Lucas return to Ragdoll Productions for this little-known precursor to shows like Teletubbies and Boohbah, and one that was a childhood favorite of Will's. The guys slow the vibe waaaaay down for adventures with millipedes and trains and a character with an awful voice, plus a brief exploration of the explosion of popularity for Elmo in 2022 and Will's galaxy-brain take on the themes of Ragdoll Production shows. The full episode, and dozens more on your favorite PBS Kids shows, ar...
Elwood City Limits Episode 161: Feelin' Goo
January 07, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 87.9 MBIt's a brand new year, as Will leads Lucas through one of Arthur's more famous episodes, "When Carl Met George," and perhaps the most important Word From Us Kids segment in show history. Then, they DIVE into "DW Swims with the Fishes," a more light-hearted affair. Plus, emails that bring back grade school memories, and is Will a Gas-head? We welcome your feedback on this episode, feel free to contact us on our socials or email us, [email protected]!
Happy New Year!
December 31, 2021 14:00 - 57 seconds - 1.31 MBThere is no new content on the free feed this week, but head over to patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits and subscribe if you want to hear a one-time-only pilot episode Will worked on during the pandemic, all about movies and their accompanying soundtracks. Happy New Year to you, we'll see you in 2022 with all-new episodes of ECL, FTK, and more!
ECL Commentary: An Arthur Thanksgiving
December 24, 2021 13:00 - 59 minutes - 63.2 MBGrab the turkey and sit down with Will & Lucas for the last(?) Arthur commentary for An Arthur Thanksgiving! The guys chat about all manner of holidays as well as tofurkey, parades, and they even manage to say a couple of nice things about the Flash animation... This is a commentary track watch-along, instructions for syncing up our audio with "An Arthur Thanksgiving" are given at the beginning of the audio. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays, and all the best from us at Elwood City Limits. S...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #35: Bill Nye The Science Guy
December 17, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 5.08 MBWill and Lucas get the obvious joke out of the way immediately before turning the dial back to the 1990's to revisit every millennial's favorite educational program, Bill Nye The Science Guy! This is a preview, subscribe at patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits for the full audio and dozens upon dozens of hours of podcast episodes, commentaries, movie reviews, and more!
Elwood City Limits Episode 160: A Very Special Arthur
December 10, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 73.3 MBTonight, on a very special ECL, Will and Lucas explore one of the show's most groundbreaking episodes, "The Great MacGrady." The guys explore the origins and effects of the episode in detail, as well as the episode's 2021 remake, their personal feelings on Arthur dealing with a serious subject, and a listener email that puts things in perspective. There are still lots of laughs and goofs in the episode, too, so sit back and vibe with us...
PREVIEW - ECL Movie Review: Dune/Clifford The Big Red Dog
December 03, 2021 21:00 - 6 minutes - 6.68 MBIt's double trouble at the cinema when Will and Lucas sit down to talk about Denis Villeneuve's new adaptation of "Dune", and the live action/CGI hybrid adaptation of Clifford! This is a free preview. For the full hour-long review and dozens more hours of content for as little as $1 a month, head to patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits!
Elwood City Limits Episode 159: Out, Darn Pod!
November 27, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 72.2 MBWill is joined by Nick Demarco, aka TheFrenskyStar, who lends his expertise on Arthur lore to the exploration of Macbeth-as-told-by-Arthur in "Macfrensky," and Binky livening up an Emily episode in "The Good, The Bad, & The Binky." Nick also talks about his Arthur origin story and his website's place in the current Arthur community, and much more! Follow The Frensky Star on your favorite social media platform and visit the website for Arthur reviews, articles, and more: https://thefrenskys...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #34: Clifford The Big Red Dog
November 19, 2021 21:00 - 4 minutes - 4.76 MBIt's a big freakin' red dog! Lucas and Will investigate the still-relevant children's book series and its first PBS animated adaptation, a staple of both of their childhoods. This is a preview of the full episode, now available on the ECL Patreon, along with dozens more hours of content!
Elwood City Limits Episode 158: Bentley Vallinakis
November 13, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.1 MBA l'il late but here for your weekend! Will and Lucas sort through news and updates, including social media milestones, before discussing numerology in "Arthur's Number Nightmare," while Will relives his memories of Lost in "Brain Gets Hooked." Plus, new revelations in the Arthur canon, thoughts on tech ed/shop class, an email from across the world, the reveal of the next ECL movie review, and far more!
PREVIEW - For The Kids #33: Where In The World Is Carmen Sandiego?
November 05, 2021 20:00 - 6 minutes - 6.91 MBIt's time for another 90's PBS staple, as Will and Lucas don their gumshoe gear and try to find the elusive master criminal! There's a lot of interesting history to this game show, from the excellent cast to the unforgettable musical talent, and the guys put their geographical knowledge to the test along the way. Plus, plenty of spirited asides on GeoGuessr, acapella, manga, and more! Access the full episode and dozens more at our Patreon!
Elwood City Limits Episode 157: A Chorus of Sinister Voices from the Darkness
October 29, 2021 20:00 - 58 minutes - 65.2 MBIt's Halloween and, even though Will has been enveloped by inky blackness, he manages to power through with Lucas to discuss a surprisingly personal George episode in "The Silent Treatment" and a weird, tai chi-laden narrative in "Kung Fool." Along the way, they meet a new character, discuss shop class and aglets, play a double round of "Would You Eat It," and even hear Will's real voice! Stay past the end for a little spooky extra, and keep your eye on the free feed this weekend...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #32: The Puzzle Place
October 22, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 6.2 MBWill 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 Ho...
Episode 156: And Now A Word From An Actor
October 15, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 69.1 MBSeason 13 is here! Will and Lucas check in on their plans for Canadian Thanksgiving and Halloween before settling into the season premiere. First up is a huge special guest star in "No Acting, Please", followed by the perils of speed-reading and page-skimming in "Prunella and the Disappointing Ending." Plus, the guys get a peek behind the scenes of the production of A Christmas Carol, an update on Lucas' Dune re-read, and determine whether Lucas or Charlie Day deserves to play Luigi...
Elwood City Limits Season 12 Recap
October 08, 2021 20:00 - 27 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's time once again! Will and Lucas go over their thoughts on the season of Arthur just past, plus their top 5 episodes, and an email with a data-based follow-up from last week's episode. What did you think of Season 12? What are your top 5? Feel free to reach out to us with your thoughts!
Elwood City Limits Episode 155: Bitty Kitty Yum Yum
September 30, 2021 19:00 - 51 minutes - 59.6 MBWill dons the NPR voice and soldiers through with Lucas to talk about the final episode of Arthur season 12! Arthur's inner lefty comes out in "The Perfect Game", while Lucas bemoans the baby voice in "DW's Furry Freakout", plus more cat stuff, the recent Arthur poll, and an ECL patron gives the guys a big surprise! vote.thecoast.ca (voting ends Sunday October 3rd!)
ECL Flashforward: Arthur's First Day
September 24, 2021 20:00 - 8 minutes - 9.32 MBWill and Lucas turn the clock all the way to the right and touch on the most up-to-date piece of Arthur media to date with the final(?) one-hour special! The guys have a spirited discussion about the things they liked and didn't like so much about the transition to 4th grade, the new characters, and yes, the new fits. Plus, after Lucas' glowing review of The Matrix, what did Will think of it upon rewatch? For our full review and dozens more hours of content, subscribe to our Patreon!
Elwood City Limits Episode 154: The Baxter Hole
September 17, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 73.2 MBThe end of Season 12 looms large as Will and Lucas head back to Meadowcroak chock full of social anxiety in "Home Sweet Home", before discussing the nature of magic (plus Rocky & Bullwinkle) in, "Do You Believe in Magic." The guys have a lot to say as well about the Matrix and the idea of liking what you like, and Will makes a magical discovery! vote.thecoast.ca to vote for ECL as Best Podcast!
PREVIEW - For The Kids #31: George Shrinks (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 6)
September 10, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 4.39 MB...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! Unlock dozens of hours of content, and this full episode, by joining our Patreon!
Elwood City Limits Episode 153: Baby Woke
September 03, 2021 19:09 - 1 hour - 75 MBLucas and Will are finally back to talk about Arthur on their Arthur podcast, how about that! The guys get their chance to recap and give their thoughts on the end of the Arthur TV show before getting into it about ham sizes and struggle meals in "The Blackout" and the return of a hated character in "Mei Lin Takes A Stand". It's been 5 awesome years of Elwood City Limits, thank you for every day of it and here's to many more! Watch our Twitch stream Saturday Sept 4, 7 PM EST: twitch.tv/Elw...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #30: Marvin The Tap-Dancing Horse (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 5)
August 29, 2021 15:00 - 3 minutes - 3.75 MBWhat 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... This is a preview of the full episode now available on our Patreon, along with dozens more episodes, commentaries, reviews, and more! https://www.patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits
ECL Mailbag Special #5
August 27, 2021 20:00 - 37 minutes - 42.5 MBBefore ECL returns from its summer break, Will and Lucas take a dive into the heaps of mail and correspondence! The guys take time to give some long-awaited shout-outs, answer questions relating to Doug, good vs bad movies, and the upcoming Arthur book, hit on a pair of controversial Arthur subjects, and give you a heartwarming story of how great Marc Brown is. Nominate us: https://vote.thecoast.ca/ Watch our stream Saturday September 4: https://www.twitch.tv/ElwoodCityLimitsPod
ECL Presents: Jason Szwimer
August 20, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 61 MBWill and Lucas are pleased to sit down with former DW voice actor and current podcasting maven, Jason Szwimer (no extra M). The three take the loose framework of two of Jason's episodes on Arthur ("DW's Time Trouble" and "Operation: DW!") as the opportunity to talk to him about his time on the show, the experience of voice acting as a child, memorable fan interactions, his new podcasting endeavor (Finding DW), and which facts on his Wikipedia page are flat-out false. Plus, a little surpris...
ECL Commentary: The Rhythm & Roots of Arthur
August 13, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 67.5 MBWill and Lucas sit down to watch the Arthur special about Arthur visiting his cousins in Ohio(?). The guys weigh in on all of the songs, Dad Read's shoes, raccoons, what animal and crop they would farm, the Buster/Adam Sandler connection, skinks and more! This is a commentary track you can sync with your watching of the special. Instructions on how to sync are in the very beginning of the audio track and it is designed to be watched with any copy of the special. Here is the link we used t...
ANNOUNCEMENT: Best of Halifax 2021 + Twitch!
August 11, 2021 14:43 - 5 minutes - 6.4 MBWill gives you two big announcements on this year's Best of Halifax nominations AND our first-ever Twitch stream! https://www.twitch.tv/ElwoodCityLimitsPod https://vote.thecoast.ca/
ECL Presents: Dave Patman (Elwood City Downtown Core)
August 06, 2021 20:00 - 29 minutes - 32.8 MBIt's a bit of ECL Origins this time around as Will talks with Dave Patman (aka sweatyhorse78), the creator and administrator of Arthur fansite, Elwood City Downtown Core! Dave talks about the experience of creating and operating a web site dedicated to Arthur in the late 1990s and how it differs from today's online landscape. Dave also explains his origins as an older Arthur fan, the highs of the site, his Arthur favorites, and the finer points of alpaca farming, plus learn how the ECDC in...
PREVIEW - ECL Presents: Jason Szwimer
July 30, 2021 20:00 - 5 minutes - 5.99 MBThis is a free preview of Will and Lucas' conversation with former DW actor and current podcaster Jason Szwimer. The full audio will be available for free by the end of August, but it is available exclusively to ECL Patrons RIGHT NOW! Sign up for as little as $1 a month and get access to this and more exclusive audio and shows. patreon.com/elwoodcitylimits Listen to Finding DW on your favorite podcasting service and follow Jason on Instagram (www.instagram.com/jasonszwimer/)
Elwood City Limits Episode 152: Slime Futures Are Up
July 23, 2021 20:00 - 55 minutes - 63.2 MBThe boys are fully vaxxed and pumped to the max for the new episode! Will gets his wish for a Fern episode with "War of the Worms" and the guys determine who is responsible for the raking and if Buster is MLG in "I Owe You One." Stick around to the very end for exciting updates on upcoming episodes (don't miss the schedule drop on Monday July 26)!
Elwood City Limits Episode 151: Reubens, Blintzes & Cannoli
July 09, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 83.6 MBWill and Lucas are near the finish line of their COVID vaccine wait, so no better time to record an ECL! After an update on the next Arthur special, Will admits a shocking level of cherry ignorance in "The Cherry Tree" and the two meet Chip Crosswire in "Matchmaker Matchbreaker". Plus, Lucas educating Will on young people slang and your responses to Buster's hyperfixation. This episode hits the nail out of the park!
PREVIEW - For The Kids #29: Seven Little Monsters (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 4)
July 02, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 4.45 MBWill 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...
Elwood City Limits Episode 150: Arthur The Giga-Chad
June 25, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 80.8 MB150 episodes?! You'd better believe it. Will and Lucas have a lot to talk about in this one as they giggle about the Lord of the Rings in "The Chronicles of Buster" and explore a real piece of American history with "On This Spot". They discuss more serious topics like hyper focusing and the history of the Indigenous peoples of North America, along with a major victory for Arthur's animation team and who the best Arthur dad is...
PREVIEW - For The Kids #28: Corduroy (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 3)
June 18, 2021 20:00 - 3 minutes - 4.13 MBWill 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... For hours of more great content, sign up to o...
Elwood City Limits Episode 149: Ska Season
June 11, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 70.2 MBWith "only" 100 episodes of Arthur left, Will and Lucas search for the green-tailed grebe in "For The Birds" and discover the Grain Reaper in "Ungifted"...the guys, now nearly fully vaccinated, also get into their various "old man interests", the many interests of Mr. Ratburn, model building, French social media, the sweater curse, and Arthur's nips!