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Eleanor Amplified

Eleanor Amplified

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Fiction, Kids & Family, Stories For Kids

4.7 • 2.2K Ratings

Overview

Eleanor Amplified is an adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as the world-famous radio reporter Eleanor foils devious plots and outwits crafty villains, all in pursuit of the big story… Like all the public media shows you love, Eleanor Amplified is entertaining and informative. Eleanor will spark laughter and conversation the whole family will enjoy, while preparing kids to appreciate journalism and make smart media choices in the future.

Eleanor Amplified is a production of WHYY in Philadelphia. It was created by John Sheehan, Manager of On-Demand Audio & Podcasts at WHYY, and formerly a producer of Fresh Air with Terry Gross. It is appropriate for kids of all ages and recommended for kids ages 8-12.

54 Episodes

Extra: A Special Announcement

Big News! Drop everything and pay attention to this right away! Set your expectations to maximum!

Transcribed - Published: 20 September 2021

The Road Trip Edition, Vol. 4

Here is Season 4, brought to you in its entirety (it’s about 2 1/2 hours, so pack a lunch). Available for listening in all modes of transportation including planes, trains, motorboats, paddle boats, steamer ships, schooners, space shuttles, submersibles, and some hang gliders. Oh, and cars.

Transcribed - Published: 23 September 2020

Ep 42: Psych!

The white-knuckled conclusion to a tumultuous season, but also the dawn of a new, more dangerous, more intelligent threat!

Transcribed - Published: 22 July 2020

Ep 41: The Final Episode

This is it. Or is it?

Transcribed - Published: 15 July 2020

Ep 40: Rockets and Laser Beams

Do you know how much training astronauts get before blasting off into space? I don’t know the exact figure but I’m almost positive it’s more than 2 hours.

Transcribed - Published: 8 July 2020

Ep 39: The New Protocol

Sometimes internationally famous super-hackers occupy a metaphorical underworld. Other times…

Transcribed - Published: 1 July 2020

Ep 38: Luck and Jogging

Can our heroes finally defeat a near-legendary villain, and accomplish what no other reporter, civil servant, law officer or angry mob has managed to do yet?

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2020

Ep 37: Don’t Goat Me, Man

An origin story of the Von Zwack family’s fortune, beliefs, and (possibly) supernatural abilities, as passed down through the ages by unreliable narrators.

Transcribed - Published: 17 June 2020

Extra: The Stay at Home Special!

Strange times call for strange episodes, and we hope this one will tide you Eleanerds over until we can resume normal production. Best wishes from your friends at Eleanor Amplified.

Transcribed - Published: 9 April 2020

Ep 36: The Spanferkel

A galleon is a large sailing vessel used throughout Europe in the 16th to 18th centuries. This is important to know. Trust me.

Transcribed - Published: 25 March 2020

Ep 35: SMASH HARDSTONE

In an extreme business, it can get extremely personal. Show weakness to one of these sharks and you’ll end up like a goat (that accidentally wandered into the ocean).

Transcribed - Published: 18 March 2020

Ep 34: 123 Science Street

It’s like grandma always says: if you go nosing around in a rocket scientist’s workshop, you’ll probably end up electrocuted. That’s just common sense.

Transcribed - Published: 11 March 2020

Ep 33: FlogDaar is the Future

In their hour of need, our heroes reunite despite the clear and present danger of forced unemployment. And what is soup, anyway? No one really knows.

Transcribed - Published: 4 March 2020

Ep 32: Lions of the Sea

We’re back in the saddle with rollercoaster adventures to spare, mixed metaphors galore, and a thrill ride with a full tank of excitement! Just another season of Eleanor Amplified.

Transcribed - Published: 26 February 2020

Extra: S4 Sneak Peek Shhh…

Huh? What? Nope. Nothing to see here. Not buying it? Okay, fine, yes, this is a sneak peek at what you’ll be getting in Season 4 of Eleanor Amplified… but tell no one!

Transcribed - Published: 24 June 2019

The Road Trip Edition, Vol. 3

Tired of thumbing through episodes like a palooka? For your time-saving convenience, we present the entire third season of Eleanor Amplified! You’re welcome.

Transcribed - Published: 14 November 2018

The Road Trip Edition, Vol. 2

Back by modest, almost ambivalent demand… we bring you the second complete season of Eleanor Amplified! Consolidated and chaptered for your listening convenience.

Transcribed - Published: 7 November 2018

Ep 31: OGN News

The craziest, most spontaneous and haphazard plans always work out in the end, right?

Transcribed - Published: 22 August 2018

Ep 30: Escape from Exeor’s Maze

Never trust a strange elf. It’s time for a hurry-up offense, Eleanor… the game’s almost over!

Transcribed - Published: 15 August 2018

Ep 29: The Cnidarian Society

Deep underground, in the darkest shadows, under the haziest hazes, lurks The Cnidarian Society…

Transcribed - Published: 8 August 2018

Ep 28: Natural Disaster Preparedness

Eleanor’s faced plenty of dangers, but can she handle the modern workplace!?

Transcribed - Published: 1 August 2018

Ep 27: Terrifying H.U.M.M.U.S.

The electrifying conclusion to Maggie’s flashback adventure!

Transcribed - Published: 25 July 2018

Ep 26: Big Palooka

Flashback to Union City, Nineteen-something-something… A young Maggie Roscoe is on the case!

Transcribed - Published: 18 July 2018

Ep 25: The Dusty Mongrel

Gosh Eleanor, you’re the biggest cheese-wheel at the jamboree.

Transcribed - Published: 11 July 2018

Ep 24: The Island’s Secret

Follow Piranha River past Alligator Swamp, through Unpleasant Monkey Grove, all the way to the waterfall…

Transcribed - Published: 27 June 2018

Ep 23: Mindless Meditation

Breathe deep, close your eyes, empty your mind… and LOOK OUT, BEHIND YOU!!

Transcribed - Published: 20 June 2018

Ep 22: Unicon

Eleanor Amplified is missing, an object of immense power has been stolen, and Eleanor’s greatest foes reveal their latest threat… also unicorns.

Transcribed - Published: 13 June 2018

Live Special, Part 2: Q & A

The cast and creator of Eleanor Amplified take questions from the audience.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2018

Live Special: Operation Amazon

Eleanor and the gang seek a rare mineral in the Amazon jungle… but will they find treasure, or treachery!? Recorded on April 28th, 2018 at the Coolidge Corner Theatre in Brookline, MA for “The Mega Awesome Super Huge Wicked Fun Podcast Playdate,” presented by WBUR.

Transcribed - Published: 23 May 2018

Extra: Kidscast Sampler

A collection of excerpts from some of the great kids podcasts out there.

Transcribed - Published: 16 October 2017

Ep 21: The Gym is Neutral Territory

Don’t get nostalgic on us now, Eleanor… some wounds never heal, and some rivalries never stop smoldering.

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2017

Ep 20: Faceblurg

Corporate Espionage!? Fraud!? Fiduciary Malfeasance!? Sure, add them to the list…

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2017

Ep 19: Her Old Kentucky Home

Once sworn enemies, now forced into an unlikely alliance… can Eleanor and Angela put the past behind them?

Transcribed - Published: 27 September 2017

Ep 18: The Fishy Pickle

So many questions, too many mysteries… is it finally time for some answers!?

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2017

Ep 17: The Grand Griffith

They just don’t build these big, scary, haunted mansions like they used to.

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2017

Ep 16: Bridget Starlight

Hollywood, La-La Land, TwinkleTown… Danger-burg?

Transcribed - Published: 13 September 2017

Ep 15: Axolotl’s Amulet

Play by the rules, Eleanor. This game doesn’t give second chances, and time’s running out.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2017

Ep 14: The Tired Squib

Knighthood, quests, sorcery and chivalry: it’s all in a day’s work for a good reporter.

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2017

Ep 13: Gary the IT Guy

CRASH! What was that?! Is the gang okay!? Find out what happened when last we left our heroes…

Transcribed - Published: 30 August 2017

Ep 12: Eleanor and the Amplifiers

From unfathomable depths, Eleanor must rise and take her place amongst the greats of history… like Joey Ramone, Joan Jett and Joe Strummer.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2017

Ep 11: The Big Rhombus

Every hero has an origin story… Eleanor’s is a doozy.

Transcribed - Published: 12 June 2017

The Road Trip Edition, Vol. 1

Add some thrills to your travels this holiday! Listen to the complete first season of WHYY’s family-friendly podcast, The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified, and turn your drive to Aunt Martha’s house into a globe-trotting adventure.

Transcribed - Published: 17 November 2016

Ep 10: Megablurg HQ pt 2

The dramatic conclusion to the most compelling internet story of our time.

Transcribed - Published: 24 August 2016

Ep 09: Megablurg HQ pt 1

The belly of the beast! The head of the snake! The end of the road?!

Transcribed - Published: 17 August 2016

Ep 08: The Rook

Nobody hears about The Rook! The Rook hears about you…

Transcribed - Published: 10 August 2016

Ep 07: Maggie

Brrrrr! Did you know that Siberia holds the record for the largest snowflakes? It’s true.

Transcribed - Published: 3 August 2016

Ep 06: Antique Armoire

Our nation’s capital: come for the museums, stay for the intrigue…

Transcribed - Published: 27 July 2016

Ep 05: It’s Breakfast Time, America

A brainwashing professor and an unscrupulous CEO! That’s nothing compared to… Cat Videos! Aw… So Cute…

Transcribed - Published: 20 July 2016

Ep 04: The Couquitahwah

Come on, with a name like “Scary Dangerous Jungle Island,” how bad could it be?

Transcribed - Published: 13 July 2016

Extra: Terry Gross introduces Eleanor Amplified

Terry Gross interviews Eleanor Amplified creator, John Sheehan on Fresh Air… stick around for the credits!

Transcribed - Published: 6 July 2016

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