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The Radio Adventures of Eleanor Amplified is a children's podcast produced by WHYY.

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Background

The show follows a radio reporter named Eleanor during her investigations. [1] [2] The show has released three seasons. [3] The podcast was produced by WHYY. [4] The show was created by John Sheehan who is the producer of Fresh Air . [5] [6] [7] Common Sense Media gave the show a three star rating for children ages eight and older. [8] [9] The show debuted in the summer of 2016. [10] The podcast was adapted into a book titled Eleanor Amplified and the Trouble with Mind Control. [11] [12] The show held the #1 spot on the iTunes charts in the Kids and Family category for five weeks. [13] Emma Dibdin wrote in The New York Times that the show has "thrilling world-building". [14] Melissa Locker compared the show to Little Orphan Annie and included the show in The Guardian 's list of the best podcasts of 2016. [15] [16]

Episodes

Forty-two episodes, several extras, and a two-part live show were released over four seasons running from 2016 to 2020. Additionally, each complete season was released as a Road Trip Edition podcast [17] .

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  9. ↑ "Common Sense Media shares 25 great podcasts for kids". Washington Post. ISSN   0190-8286. Archived from the original on November 29, 2021. Retrieved February 4, 2023.
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