The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified is a children's podcast produced by WHYY.
Background
editThe 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
editForty-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
edit- ^ Olechowska, Anna (October 6, 2016). "The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified". Tinybop. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Mathae, Ari (2019). "Eleanor Amplified Podcast Review". Common Sense Media. Archived from the original on December 4, 2022. Retrieved December 4, 2022.
- ^ "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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Archive: Eleanor Amplified". WHYY. Retrieved May 19, 2024.