Eleanor Amplified
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 wi...
Bonus · Mon, September 20, 2021
Extra: A Special Announcement
Big News! Drop everything and pay attention to this right away! Set your expectations to maximum!
Wed, September 23, 2020
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.
S4 E11 · Wed, July 22, 2020
Ep 42: Psych!
The white-knuckled conclusion to a tumultuous season, but also the dawn of a new, more dangerous, more intelligent threat!
S4 E10 · Wed, July 15, 2020
Ep 41: The Final Episode
This is it. Or is it?
S4 E9 · Wed, July 08, 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.
S4 E8 · Wed, July 01, 2020
Ep 39: The New Protocol
Sometimes internationally famous super-hackers occupy a metaphorical underworld. Other times…
S4 E7 · Wed, June 24, 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?
S4 E6 · Wed, June 17, 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.
Bonus · Thu, April 09, 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.
S4 E5 · Wed, March 25, 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.
S4 E4 · Wed, March 18, 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).
S4 E3 · Wed, March 11, 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.
S4 E2 · Wed, March 04, 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.
S4 E1 · Wed, February 26, 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.
Bonus · Mon, June 24, 2019
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!
Wed, November 14, 2018
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.
Wed, November 07, 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.
S3 E10 · Wed, August 22, 2018
Ep 31: OGN News
The craziest, most spontaneous and haphazard plans always work out in the end, right?
S3 E9 · Wed, August 15, 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!
S3 E8 · Wed, August 08, 2018
Ep 29: The Cnidarian Society
Deep underground, in the darkest shadows, under the haziest hazes, lurks The Cnidarian Society…
S3 E7 · Wed, August 01, 2018
Ep 28: Natural Disaster Preparedness
Eleanor’s faced plenty of dangers, but can she handle the modern workplace!?
S3 E6 · Wed, July 25, 2018
Ep 27: Terrifying H.U.M.M.U.S.
The electrifying conclusion to Maggie’s flashback adventure!
S3 E5 · Wed, July 18, 2018
Ep 26: Big Palooka
Flashback to Union City, Nineteen-something-something… A young Maggie Roscoe is on the case!
S3 E4 · Wed, July 11, 2018
Ep 25: The Dusty Mongrel
Gosh Eleanor, you’re the biggest cheese-wheel at the jamboree.
S3 E3 · Wed, June 27, 2018
Ep 24: The Island’s Secret
Follow Piranha River past Alligator Swamp, through Unpleasant Monkey Grove, all the way to the waterfall…
S3 E2 · Wed, June 20, 2018
Ep 23: Mindless Meditation
Breathe deep, close your eyes, empty your mind… and LOOK OUT, BEHIND YOU!!
S3 E1 · Wed, June 13, 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.
Wed, May 23, 2018
Live Special, Part 2: Q & A
The cast and creator of Eleanor Amplified take questions from the audience.
Wed, May 23, 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.
Mon, October 16, 2017
Extra: Kidscast Sampler
A collection of excerpts from some of the great kids podcasts out there.
S2 E11 · Wed, September 27, 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.
S2 E10 · Wed, September 27, 2017
Ep 20: Faceblurg
Corporate Espionage!? Fraud!? Fiduciary Malfeasance!? Sure, add them to the list…
S2 E9 · Wed, September 27, 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?
S2 E8 · Wed, September 13, 2017
Ep 18: The Fishy Pickle
So many questions, too many mysteries… is it finally time for some answers!?
S2 E7 · Wed, September 13, 2017
Ep 17: The Grand Griffith
They just don’t build these big, scary, haunted mansions like they used to.
S2 E6 · Wed, September 13, 2017
Ep 16: Bridget Starlight
Hollywood, La-La Land, TwinkleTown… Danger-burg?
S2 E5 · Wed, August 30, 2017
Ep 15: Axolotl’s Amulet
Play by the rules, Eleanor. This game doesn’t give second chances, and time’s running out.
S2 E4 · Wed, August 30, 2017
Ep 14: The Tired Squib
Knighthood, quests, sorcery and chivalry: it’s all in a day’s work for a good reporter.
S2 E3 · Wed, August 30, 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…
S2 E2 · Mon, June 12, 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.
S2 E1 · Mon, June 12, 2017
Ep 11: The Big Rhombus
Every hero has an origin story… Eleanor’s is a doozy.
Thu, November 17, 2016
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.
S1 E10 · Wed, August 24, 2016
Ep 10: Megablurg HQ pt 2
The dramatic conclusion to the most compelling internet story of our time.
S1 E9 · Wed, August 17, 2016
Ep 09: Megablurg HQ pt 1
The belly of the beast! The head of the snake! The end of the road?!
S1 E8 · Wed, August 10, 2016
Ep 08: The Rook
Nobody hears about The Rook! The Rook hears about you…
S1 E7 · Wed, August 03, 2016
Ep 07: Maggie
Brrrrr! Did you know that Siberia holds the record for the largest snowflakes? It’s true.
S1 E6 · Wed, July 27, 2016
Ep 06: Antique Armoire
Our nation’s capital: come for the museums, stay for the intrigue…
S1 E5 · Wed, July 20, 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…
S1 E4 · Wed, July 13, 2016
Ep 04: The Couquitahwah
Come on, with a name like “Scary Dangerous Jungle Island,” how bad could it be?
Wed, July 06, 2016
Extra: Terry Gross introduces Eleanor Amplified
Terry Gross interviews Eleanor Amplified creator, John Sheehan on Fresh Air … stick around for the credits!
S1 E3 · Wed, July 06, 2016
Ep 03: Kale Salad
Drama on the high seas! Eleanor can barely catch her breath before someone’s trying to catch her!
S1 E2 · Wed, June 29, 2016
Ep 02: The Bonnie Lass
Eleanor uncovers a sinister scheme, and buys herself a one-way ticket into space!
S1 E1 · Wed, June 29, 2016
Ep 01: Pilot (Robot)
Welcome to Union City! Our first episode finds Eleanor in a secret underground laboratory, and already in peril …
Wed, June 15, 2016
Ep 00: Who is… Eleanor Amplified!?
Trailer: Introducing Eleanor Amplified!
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