For The Kids #29: Seven Little Monsters (Bookworm Bunch Pt. 4)

(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.  Thank YOU for your listenership and support across the past decade. ECL continues with more previously-exclusive podcast uploads, so please stay subscribed, and you never know when you may hear from us again...

(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!

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: March 12, 2021) Will and Lucas delve into a deep memory from the childhoods of North American 90's kids everywhere! The guys get into the Halifax connections of the show's creators and discuss how clowns are no longer the innocent childhood icons they used to be. Attention is also paid to the difference between the Gemini and the Genie awards, Will blows up his Dad's spot, and Lucas tells a tale of Montreal Clown Tinder...

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 26, 2021) **CONTENT WARNING: SALTY LANGUAGE** It's time to check the overhead compartments and prepare for turbulence, as Lucas and Will board the infamous CGI series Jay Jay The Jet Plane! The guys explore Jay Jay's origins on a forgotten kid's programming block and its surprising connection to Thomas The Tank Engine, Theodore Tugboat, and Veggie Tales, as well as the 2 small things Will absolutely HATES about the show, its relation to the Kevin Costner film "Pushing Tin"(?), and exactly how the guys feel about those darn faces! 

(ORIGINAL AIRDATE: February 12, 2021) Word up! Will Wordman and Lucas WordMancini don the costume for the much-requested show that was all about vocabulary, WordGirl! The guys learn more about the history of the show's animation studio and unique comedic style, the S-tier voice-acting roster, and if PBS succeeded at making a smart and funny television show for kids. Redistribute the cheese wealth!