Common Sense Media Review
By Ari Mathae
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based on child development research. How do we rate?
Reporter seeks truth in suspenseful pod with mild violence.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 8+?
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Where to Listen
Parent and Kid Reviews
What's It About?
ELEANOR AMPLIFIED features a radio journalist who investigates the plans of mind-controlling scientists and rich CEOs. Eleanor gets wrapped up in unraveling the schemes of the rich and powerful to take over the White House and brainwash citizens through the internet. After she's framed by CEO Angela Brandt, Eleanor throws herself into proving the plans she's uncovered and facing evil in all its forms. Her mission to uncover the truth takes her on a journey from space to a jungle island, and along the way she teams up with a variety of characters including the Scottish sea captain Conn Seannery and a super-smart cellphone.
Is It Any Good?
Dropping listeners right into the action of Eleanor's investigation, this podcast is full of peril and suspense and is an engaging lesson on integrity and how power is used. Eleanor Amplified shows a relatable hero in pursuit of the truth. The full cast of characters are played with humor that can be enjoyed by the whole family. While some jokes like a character named Led Zeplin might fly over some kids' heads, others rely a bit heavily on name-calling. The sound effects are immersive, highlighting both the suspense and the humor. Overall, the show relies on cliffhangers and wild twists to keep kids engaged, which may make it difficult for younger listeners who aren't as familiar with audio fiction to keep track of the plot. But the charming characters and high energy of the story keep listeners' attention even if a little lost in the plot.
Eleanor Amplified uses conflict and suspense to attract kids' interest while bringing up plenty of valuable lessons for families to discuss together. If families want to binge the show, The Road Trip Edition episodes each collect a full season into one easy-to-download episode. Parents and kids will find this show easy to listen to together, which gives them lots of opportunities to discuss what they learned.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about how Eleanor Amplified shows privilege and power. Who has power in this story? How do the characters use their privilege?
How does Eleanor show courage in the face of danger? Why do you think courage is an important character strength?
Eleanor's friend Conn Seannery lies about his profession. What are the consequences of his dishonesty?
What does seeking out the truth mean to you? Why is this important?
Podcast Details
- Release date : June 29, 2019
- Genre : Storytelling
- Run time : 15 minutes
- Website : https://whyy.org/programs/eleanor-amplified/
- Production Company and Network : WHYY
- Pricing structure : Free
- Topics : Adventures , Book Characters , Friendship
- Last updated : September 29, 2025
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