Eleanor Amplified is an adventure series for the whole family. Listen together as our hero, the world-famous radio reporter Eleanor Amplified, 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.
All Episodes
Big News! Drop everything and pay attention to this right away! Set your expectations to maximum!
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Air Date: September 20, 2021
Listen 10:08
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 tra
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Air Date: September 23, 2020
Listen 2:31:58
The white-knuckled conclusion to a tumultuous season, but also the dawn of a new, more dangerous, more intelligent threat!
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Air Date: July 22, 2020
Listen 19:09
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 i
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Air Date: July 8, 2020
Listen 15:33
Sometimes internationally famous super-hackers occupy a metaphorical underworld. Other times…
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Air Date: July 1, 2020
Listen 15:09
Can our heroes finally defeat a near-legendary villain, and accomplish what no other reporter, civil servant, law officer or angry mob ha
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Air Date: June 24, 2020
Listen 14:41
An origin story of the Von Zwack family’s fortune, beliefs, and (possibly) supernatural abilities, as passed down through the ages by u
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Air Date: June 17, 2020
Listen 15:28
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 w
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Air Date: April 9, 2020
Listen 18:52
A galleon is a large sailing vessel used throughout Europe in the 16th to 18th centuries. This is important to know. Trust me.
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Air Date: March 25, 2020
Listen 16:24
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 acc
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Air Date: March 18, 2020
Listen 16:22
It’s like grandma always says: if you go nosing around in a rocket scientist’s workshop, you’ll probably end up electrocuted. That
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Air Date: March 11, 2020
Listen 11:03
In their hour of need, our heroes reunite despite the clear and present danger of forced unemployment. And what is soup, anyway? No one
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Air Date: March 4, 2020
Listen 13:28
We’re back in the saddle with rollercoaster adventures to spare, mixed metaphors galore, and a thrill ride with a full tank of exciteme
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Air Date: February 26, 2020
Listen 17:42
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!
Air Date: June 24, 2019
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