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
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! ...
Air Date: August 15, 2018
Listen 13:44
Ep 29: The Cnidarian Society
Deep underground, in the darkest shadows, under the haziest hazes, lurks The Cnidarian Society… ...
Air Date: August 8, 2018
Listen 14:10
Ep 28: Natural Disaster Preparedness
Eleanor’s faced plenty of dangers, but can she handle the modern workplace!? ...
Air Date: August 1, 2018
Listen 12:42
Ep 27: Terrifying H.U.M.M.U.S.
The electrifying conclusion to Maggie’s flashback adventure! ...
Air Date: July 25, 2018
Listen 12:09
Ep 26: Big Palooka
Flashback to Union City, Nineteen-something-something… A young Maggie Roscoe is on the case! ...
Air Date: July 18, 2018
Listen 11:15
Ep 25: The Dusty Mongrel
Gosh Eleanor, you’re the biggest cheese-wheel at the jamboree. ...
Air Date: July 11, 2018
Listen 11:51
Ep 24: The Island’s Secret
Follow Piranha River past Alligator Swamp, through Unpleasant Monkey Grove, all the way to the waterfall… ...
Air Date: June 27, 2018
Listen 13:00
Ep 23: Mindless Meditation
Breathe deep, close your eyes, empty your mind… and LOOK OUT, BEHIND YOU!! ...
Air Date: June 20, 2018
Listen 12:25
Ep 22: Unicon
Eleanor Amplified is missing, an object of immense power has been stolen, and Eleanor’s greatest foes reveal their latest threat… ...
Air Date: June 13, 2018
Listen 14:31
Live Special, Part 2: Q & A
The cast and creator of Eleanor Amplified take questions from the audience. ...
Air Date: May 23, 2018
Listen 14:27
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 ...
Air Date: May 23, 2018
Listen 18:32
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. ...
Air Date: September 27, 2017
Listen 15:31
Ep 20: Faceblurg
Corporate Espionage!? Fraud!? Fiduciary Malfeasance!? Sure, add them to the list… ...
Air Date: September 27, 2017
Listen 14:28
Ep 19: Her Old Kentucky Home
Once sworn enemies, now forced into an unlikely alliance… can Eleanor and Angela put the past behind them? ...
Air Date: September 27, 2017
Listen 12:41
Ep 18: The Fishy Pickle
So many questions, too many mysteries… is it finally time for some answers!? ...
Air Date: September 13, 2017
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