Eleanor Amplified Explained

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]

EpisodeTitleAir DateNotes
Ep 00Who is… Eleanor Amplified!?June 15, 2016Trailer: Introducing Eleanor Amplified!
Ep 01Pilot (Robot)June 29, 2016
Ep 02The Bonnie LassJune 29, 2016
Ep 03Kale SaladJuly 6, 2016
Terry Gross introduces Eleanor AmplifiedJuly 6, 2016
Ep 04The CouquitahwahJuly 13, 2016
Ep 05It’s Breakfast Time, AmericaJuly 20, 2016
Ep 06Antique ArmoireJuly 27, 2016
Ep 07MaggieAugust 3, 2016
Ep 08The RookAugust 10, 2016
Ep 09Megablurg HQ pt 1August 17, 2016
Ep 10Megablurg HQ pt 2August 24, 2016
Road Trip EditionVol. 1November 17, 2016The complete first season
Ep 11The Big RhombusJune 12, 2017
Ep 12Eleanor and the AmplifiersJune 12, 2017
Ep 13Gary the IT GuyAugust 30, 2017
Ep 14The Tired SquibAugust 30, 2017
Ep 15Axolotl’s AmuletAugust 30, 2017
Ep 16Bridget StarlightSeptember 13, 2017
Ep 17The Grand GriffithSeptember 13, 2017
Ep 18The Fishy PickleSeptember 13, 2017
Ep 19Her Old Kentucky HomeSeptember 27, 2017
Ep 20FaceblurgSeptember 27, 2017
Ep 21The Gym is Neutral TerritorySeptember 27, 2017
Live SpecialOperation AmazonMay 23, 2018Recorded on April 28th, 2018
Live SpecialPart 2, Q & AMay 23, 2018The cast and creator of Eleanor Amplified take questions from the audience.Recorded on April 28th, 2018
Ep 22UniconJune 13, 2018
Ep 23Mindless MeditationJune 20, 2018
Ep 24The Island’s SecretJune 27, 2018
Ep 25The Dusty MongrelJuly 11, 2018
Ep 26Big PalookaJuly 18, 2018
Ep 27Terrifying H.U.M.M.U.S.July 25, 2018
Ep 28Natural Disaster PreparednessAugust 1, 2018
Ep 29The Cnidarian SocietyAugust 8, 2018
Ep 30Escape from Exeor’s MazeAugust 15, 2018
Ep 31OGN NewsAugust 22, 2018
Road Trip EditionVol. 2November 7, 2018
Road Trip EditionVol. 3November 14, 2018
ExtraS4 Sneak Peek Shhh…June 24, 2019
Ep 32Lions of the SeaFebruary 26, 2020
Ep 33FlogDaar is the FutureMarch 4, 2020
Ep 34123 Science StreetMarch 11, 2020
Ep 35SMASH HARDSTONEMarch 18, 2020
Ep 36The SpanferkelMarch 25, 2020
ExtraThe Stay at Home Special!April 9, 2020
Ep 37Don’t Goat Me, ManJune 17, 2020
Ep 38Luck and JoggingJune 24, 2020
Ep 39The New ProtocolJuly 1, 2020
Ep 40Rockets and Laser BeamsJuly 8, 2020
Ep 41The Final EpisodeJuly 15, 2020
Ep 42Psych!July 22, 2020
Road Trip EditionVol. 4September 23, 2020
ExtraA Special AnnouncementSeptember 20, 2021

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Olechowska . Anna . October 6, 2016 . The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified . live . December 4, 2022 . Tinybop . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220549/https://tinybop.com/loves/sites/the-radio-adventures-of-eleanor-amplified .
  2. Web site: F. . Isaac . December 14, 2020 . Start With Episode One: Epic Podcast Storytelling for Older Kids (And Their Grown-Ups!) . live . December 4, 2022 . . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220551/https://www.happyvalleyor.gov/happy-valley-library/blog/start-with-episode-one-epic-podcast-storytelling-for-older-kids-and-their-grown-ups/ .
  3. Web site: Collins . Elena Fernández . December 19, 2018 . 12 Adventurous and Educational Podcasts for Kids . live . December 4, 2022 . Discover Pods . Elite Cafe Media . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220549/https://discoverpods.com/educational-kids-podcasts/ .
  4. Web site: McGrath . Kyra . December 20, 2016 . What WHYY Learned From Launching a Podcast for Kids . live . December 4, 2022 . . . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220549/https://current.org/2016/12/what-whyy-learned-from-launching-a-podcast-for-kids/ .
  5. Web site: Gross . Terry . Terry Gross . July 6, 2016 . 'Eleanor Amplified,' an Adventure Podcast for the Whole Family . December 4, 2022 . . . en-US.
  6. Web site: Kramer . Melody . June 28, 2016 . Who Says Kids Don't Have Podcasts? Here Are 18 Choices From Public Radio . live . December 4, 2022 . . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220551/https://www.poynter.org/reporting-editing/2016/who-says-kids-dont-have-podcasts-here-are-18-choices-from-public-radio/ .
  7. Web site: Christner . Carissa . January 29, 2018 . Podcasts for Families: Meet the Makers of Eleanor Amplified . live . December 4, 2022 . . en-US . September 23, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210923140636/https://joanganzcooneycenter.org/2018/01/29/podcasts-for-families-meet-the-makers-of-eleanor-amplified/ .
  8. Web site: Mathae . Ari . 2019 . Eleanor Amplified Podcast Review . live . December 4, 2022 . . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220551/https://www.commonsensemedia.org/podcast-reviews/eleanor-amplified .
  9. News: Common Sense Media shares 25 great podcasts for kids . en-US . Washington Post . 2023-02-04 . 0190-8286 . November 29, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211129190756/https://www.washingtonpost.com/lifestyle/2019/08/06/common-sense-media-shares-great-podcasts-kids/ . live .
  10. Web site: Shaw . Gwyneth K. . August 30, 2017 . The Local Dad Behind 'Eleanor Amplified' . live . December 4, 2022 . Philadelphia Family Magazine . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220549/https://phillyfamily.com/philly-dad-behind-eleanor-amplified/ .
  11. Web site: John . Sheehan . October 1, 2021 . Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control . live . December 4, 2022 . . . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220547/https://www.slj.com/review/eleanor-amplified-and-the-trouble-with-mind-control .
  12. Web site: Sheehan . John . September 7, 2021 . Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble With Mind Control: A Solid Story With an Important Message. . live . December 4, 2022 . . . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220547/https://www.kirkusreviews.com/book-reviews/john-sheehan/eleanor-amplified-and-the-trouble-with-mind-contro/ .
  13. Web site: Jula . Nanette . July 10, 2017 . Find Your Next Podcast Obsession: The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified . live . December 4, 2022 . Home School Life Magazine . en-US . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220549/https://homeschoollifemag.com/blog/2017/7/19/find-your-next-podcast-obsession-the-radio-adventures-of-eleanore-amplified .
  14. News: Dibdin . Emma . April 15, 2020 . Seven Podcasts for Stir-Crazy Kids . en-US . . live . December 4, 2022 . 0362-4331 . December 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221204220547/https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/arts/podcasts-children-coronavirus.html .
  15. Web site: Locker . Melissa . July 11, 2016 . This Week's Best Podcasts: Code Switch and the Stakes Tackle Police Shootings . live . December 4, 2022 . . en-GB . January 19, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230119183321/https://www.theguardian.com/media/2016/jul/11/week-best-podcast-npr-code-switch-no-words-fake-the-nation-an-elixer-for .
  16. News: Locker . Melissa . 2016-12-21 . The 50 best podcasts of 2016 . en-GB . the Guardian . 2023-02-04 . 0261-3077 . January 2, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230102205422/https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2016/dec/21/the-50-best-podcasts-of-2016 . live .
  17. Web site: Archive: Eleanor Amplified . 2024-05-19 . WHYY . en-US.

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