Eleanor Amplified

The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified is a children's podcast produced by WHYY.

Background

The show follows a radio reporter named Eleanor during her investigations.[1][2] The show has released three seasons.[3] The podcast was produced by WHYY.[4] The show was created by John Sheehan who is the producer of Fresh Air.[5][6][7] Common Sense Media gave the show a three star rating for children ages eight and older.[8][9] The show debuted in the summer of 2016.[10] The podcast was adapted into a book titled Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control.[11][12] The show held the #1 spot on the iTunes charts in the Kids and Family category for five weeks.[13] Emma Dibdin wrote in The New York Times that the show has "thrilling world-building".[14] Melissa Locker compared the show to Little Orphan Annie and included the show in The Guardian's list of the best podcasts of 2016.[15][16]

Episodes

Forty-two episodes, several extras, and a two-part live show were released over four seasons running from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, each complete season was released as a Road Trip Edition podcast.[17]

Episode	Title	Air Date	Notes
Ep 00	Who is… Eleanor Amplified!?	June 15, 2016	Trailer: Introducing Eleanor Amplified!
Ep 01	Pilot (Robot)	June 29, 2016
Ep 02	The Bonnie Lass	June 29, 2016
Ep 03	Kale Salad	July 6, 2016
	Terry Gross introduces Eleanor Amplified	July 6, 2016
Ep 04	The Couquitahwah	July 13, 2016
Ep 05	It’s Breakfast Time, America	July 20, 2016
Ep 06	Antique Armoire	July 27, 2016
Ep 07	Maggie	August 3, 2016
Ep 08	The Rook	August 10, 2016
Ep 09	Megablurg HQ pt 1	August 17, 2016
Ep 10	Megablurg HQ pt 2	August 24, 2016
Road Trip Edition	Vol. 1	November 17, 2016	The complete first season
Ep 11	The Big Rhombus	June 12, 2017
Ep 12	Eleanor and the Amplifiers	June 12, 2017
Ep 13	Gary the IT Guy	August 30, 2017
Ep 14	The Tired Squib	August 30, 2017
Ep 15	Axolotl’s Amulet	August 30, 2017
Ep 16	Bridget Starlight	September 13, 2017
Ep 17	The Grand Griffith	September 13, 2017
Ep 18	The Fishy Pickle	September 13, 2017
Ep 19	Her Old Kentucky Home	September 27, 2017
Ep 20	Faceblurg	September 27, 2017
Ep 21	The Gym is Neutral Territory	September 27, 2017
Live Special	Operation Amazon	May 23, 2018	Recorded on April 28th, 2018
Live Special	Part 2, Q & A	May 23, 2018	The cast and creator of Eleanor Amplified take questions from the audience.Recorded on April 28th, 2018
Ep 22	Unicon	June 13, 2018
Ep 23	Mindless Meditation	June 20, 2018
Ep 24	The Island’s Secret	June 27, 2018
Ep 25	The Dusty Mongrel	July 11, 2018
Ep 26	Big Palooka	July 18, 2018
Ep 27	Terrifying H.U.M.M.U.S.	July 25, 2018
Ep 28	Natural Disaster Preparedness	August 1, 2018
Ep 29	The Cnidarian Society	August 8, 2018
Ep 30	Escape from Exeor’s Maze	August 15, 2018
Ep 31	OGN News	August 22, 2018
Road Trip Edition	Vol. 2	November 7, 2018
Road Trip Edition	Vol. 3	November 14, 2018
Extra	S4 Sneak Peek Shhh…	June 24, 2019
Ep 32	Lions of the Sea	February 26, 2020
Ep 33	FlogDaar is the Future	March 4, 2020
Ep 34	123 Science Street	March 11, 2020
Ep 35	SMASH HARDSTONE	March 18, 2020
Ep 36	The Spanferkel	March 25, 2020
Extra	The Stay at Home Special!	April 9, 2020
Ep 37	Don’t Goat Me, Man	June 17, 2020
Ep 38	Luck and Jogging	June 24, 2020
Ep 39	The New Protocol	July 1, 2020
Ep 40	Rockets and Laser Beams	July 8, 2020
Ep 41	The Final Episode	July 15, 2020
Ep 42	Psych!	July 22, 2020
Road Trip Edition	Vol. 4	September 23, 2020
Extra	A Special Announcement	September 20, 2021

References

1. Olechowska, Anna (October 6, 2016). "The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified". Tinybop. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
2. F., Isaac (December 14, 2020). "Start With Episode One: Epic Podcast Storytelling for Older Kids (And Their Grown-Ups!)". happyvalleyor.gov. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
3. Collins, Elena Fernández (December 19, 2018). "12 Adventurous and Educational Podcasts for Kids". Discover Pods. Elite Cafe Media. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
4. McGrath, Kyra (December 20, 2016). "What WHYY Learned From Launching a Podcast for Kids". Current. American University School of Communication. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
5. Gross, Terry (July 6, 2016). "'Eleanor Amplified,' an Adventure Podcast for the Whole Family". Fresh Air Archive: Interviews with Terry Gross. NPR. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
6. Kramer, Melody (June 28, 2016). "Who Says Kids Don't Have Podcasts? Here Are 18 Choices From Public Radio". Poynter Institute. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
7. Christner, Carissa (January 29, 2018). "Podcasts for Families: Meet the Makers of Eleanor Amplified". The Joan Ganz Cooney Center. Archived from the original on September 23, 2021. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
8. Mathae, Ari (2019). "Eleanor Amplified Podcast Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
9. "Common Sense Media shares 25 great podcasts for kids". Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
10. Shaw, Gwyneth K. (August 30, 2017). "The Local Dad Behind 'Eleanor Amplified'". Philadelphia Family Magazine. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
11. John, Sheehan (October 1, 2021). "Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control". School Library Journal. Media Source Inc. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
12. Sheehan, John (September 7, 2021). "Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble With Mind Control: A Solid Story With an Important Message". Kirkus Reviews. Kirkus Media LLC. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
13. Jula, Nanette (July 10, 2017). "Find Your Next Podcast Obsession: The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified". Home School Life Magazine. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
14. Dibdin, Emma (April 15, 2020). "Seven Podcasts for Stir-Crazy Kids". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
15. Locker, Melissa (July 11, 2016). "This Week's Best Podcasts: Code Switch and the Stakes Tackle Police Shootings". The Guardian. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
16. Locker, Melissa (December 21, 2016). "The 50 best podcasts of 2016". the Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Archived from the original on January 2, 2023. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
17. "Archive: Eleanor Amplified". WHYY. Retrieved May 19, 2024.

External links

• Official website