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 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
Listen 00:14:52
Ep 17: The Grand Griffith
They just don’t build these big, scary, haunted mansions like they used to. ...
Air Date: September 13, 2017
Listen 00:11:36
Ep 16: Bridget Starlight
Hollywood, La-La Land, TwinkleTown… Danger-burg? ...
Air Date: September 13, 2017
Listen 00:14:05
Ep 15: Axolotl’s Amulet
Play by the rules, Eleanor. This game doesn’t give second chances, and time’s running out. ...
Air Date: August 30, 2017
Listen 00:13:42
Ep 14: The Tired Squib
Knighthood, quests, sorcery and chivalry: it’s all in a day’s work for a good reporter. ...
Air Date: August 30, 2017
Listen 00:11:59
Ep 13: Gary the IT Guy
CRASH! What was that?! Is the gang okay!? Find out what happened when last we left our heroes… ...
Air Date: August 30, 2017
Listen 00:11:12
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 Strum ...
Air Date: June 12, 2017
Listen 00:15:18
Ep 11: The Big Rhombus
Every hero has an origin story… Eleanor’s is a doozy. ...
Air Date: June 12, 2017
Listen 00:11:56Funded by
