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

Background

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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

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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

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  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.
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