Eleanor Amplified
by WHYY
From the publisher
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.
What parents actually say
High confidence · 173 detailed reviewsPlenty of detailed reviews to work from, so these patterns are pretty dependable. We summarise the 173 reviews long enough to describe the show, out of 361 in total — one-line raves don't tell you much.
Why parents put it on
The moments it actually gets used for.
- Great for car ridesTop13
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- “You can even make only the road trip additions.”
- “We often put the road trip editions on when we need to pass the time.”
- Great voices & acting8
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- “Umm if you want to hear some of my character voices I will be happy to show you.”
- “Voice actors are awesome!”
- Kids ask to replay it8
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- “I love this podcast and I listen to this podcast on repeat a ton!💕💞💗 And yes, I would love much more podcasts but I can wait.”
- “We listen on repeat in the car and at bedtime.”
- Works for mixed ages5
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- “It’s super funny and entertaining for people of all ages”
- “It’s enjoyable for the whole family.”
- Parents enjoy it too4
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- “My kids and I love this show.”
- “Con Shaunnery had my husband and I snorting with laughter!”
What it's about
What comes up when parents describe it.
- Storytelling & adventureTop29
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- “First of all it is such a great funny show, I love all the characters!”
- “The cast and writing are excellent and we love all Eleanor’s adventures!”
- Humor & silliness12
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- “First of all it is such a great funny show, I love all the characters!”
- “It’s entertaining and the characters are charismatic and funny.”
What it feels like
The mood parents describe.
- FunnyTop10
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- “First of all it is such a great funny show, I love all the characters!”
- “It’s entertaining and the characters are charismatic and funny.”
- Educational4
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- “The producers of the podcast probably go to work every day and are very busy so, yes, “ learn some patience”.”
- “Where did you learn to make the most best episodes in The WHOLE MOLTEY world??”
Who's actually listening
From the 10 reviews that name a child's age.
- Early elementary (6-8)5
- Tweens (9-12)2
How to read this: each number is how many reviews raised that topic in their own words — not a percentage or a score. Bars compare topics within a box only, so the longest bar is whatever came up most here, marked Top. The dots above show how much evidence we have, not how good the show is.
This summarises what reviewers said. It isn't our verdict, and we don't write reviews ourselves. See exactly how every number is calculated.
About Eleanor Amplified
In the publisher's own words, as they describe the show on its feed.
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.
Parent reviews (361)
Real reviews from real parents — the ones we gather from public sources link back to where they were written, and the ones written here are marked as such.
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Why dose her mom not care !? Also why did they stop making episodes. Also she needs to stop relying on her phone. Find the difference imposible 😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕🙁😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕😕. Hard :😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😃😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀😀
Fern@20151938 · Jul 2026
Erm🤓👆
Why can’t i see the full 4 seasons
9##)&7#))$7 · Jun 2026
Wow
Wow is all I can say😂😂😂😂🫠🫠🫠🫠🤪🤪🤪🤪
Goofyahhballs · Jun 2026
5 YEARS GHOSTED
Come on I’ve been waiting forever please please please please please can you just like make another book or something maybe a TV show that be good but come on. You said there would be more after that announcement. I have your book. I get it. Can you at least make an announcement that you’re not making any more? I know I’m not getting anywhere but I will try anyway. Bye. PS i’ve been around since beginning
Ladie Adoring · Jun 2026
My cousin is called Eleanor
I love Eleanor Apliffied she is great just make more road trip ones
🔮🩷🩵💜💙🤍❤️🧡💛💚🖤🩶🤎 · Apr 2026
It’s done.
It was fun while it lasted. R.I.P. Jimmy has come to pay his respects. 🤠 ~ | ~ 🧳 / \
It_is_I_Brooklyn§ · Nov 2025
Love it
OMG this is so good I can literally see the senescence in my head!
Cat 💜🖤 · Oct 2025
Love the show!
OK, look PLM we don’t know that they’re not coming back. We don’t need to make this negative review
🫰✌️😄 · Sep 2025
Showing the 120 most recent of 361 reviews we analysed. The summaries above use all of them.
Questions parents ask
What age is Eleanor Amplified for?
Eleanor Amplified is aimed at ages 8–12. In their reviews, parents most often mention early elementary (6-8) and tweens (9-12).
How long are Eleanor Amplified episodes?
Most episodes run about 14 minutes, so an episode fits comfortably into a school run or a bedtime routine.
Is Eleanor Amplified any good?
It holds 4.6 out of 5 from 2,217 ratings, with 361 written parent reviews, which works out to an A- on our scale.
Is Eleanor Amplified appropriate for kids?
Eleanor Amplified is marked clean, with no explicit content flag. Parents describe it as funny, educational.
Where can I listen to Eleanor Amplified?
Eleanor Amplified is available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, Amazon Music and other podcast apps. It's free to listen to.
Why do parents recommend Eleanor Amplified?
The point that comes up most is "great for car rides" — mentioned in 13 of the 173 reviews we analysed.
Episodes
54 to play, newest first
Extra: A Special Announcement
Sep 20, 2021 · 10 min
Big News! Drop everything and pay attention to this right away! Set your expectations to maximum!
The Road Trip Edition, Vol. 4
Sep 23, 2020 · 152 min
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.
Ep 42: Psych!
Jul 22, 2020 · 19 min
The white-knuckled conclusion to a tumultuous season, but also the dawn of a new, more dangerous, more intelligent threat!
Ep 41: The Final Episode
Jul 15, 2020 · 16 min
This is it. Or is it?
Ep 40: Rockets and Laser Beams
Jul 8, 2020 · 16 min
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.
Ep 39: The New Protocol
Jul 1, 2020 · 15 min
Sometimes internationally famous super-hackers occupy a metaphorical underworld. Other times…
Ep 38: Luck and Jogging
Jun 24, 2020 · 15 min
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?
Ep 37: Don’t Goat Me, Man
Jun 17, 2020 · 15 min
An origin story of the Von Zwack family’s fortune, beliefs, and (possibly) supernatural abilities, as passed down through the ages by unreliable narrators.
Extra: The Stay at Home Special!
Apr 9, 2020 · 19 min
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.
Ep 36: The Spanferkel
Mar 25, 2020 · 16 min
A galleon is a large sailing vessel used throughout Europe in the 16th to 18th centuries. This is important to know. Trust me.
Ep 35: SMASH HARDSTONE
Mar 18, 2020 · 16 min
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).
Ep 34: 123 Science Street
Mar 11, 2020 · 11 min
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.