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Disney Archives Director Becky Cline is back with us this week continuing our conversation about collecting Disney history. We’ll hear how the archives began and she shares stories about finding treasured items the Studio forgot existed.

Plus what are we looking forward to in the Disney Parks? Find out in Our Disney Views.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

We’re back and we’re starting off 2025 with a very special guest! Director of the Walt Disney Archives Becky Cline joins us on the Hyperion Hub. She has fantastic stories to share including one about how one of the most treasured film props was saved by a janitor.

Plus what movies and TV shows are we looking forward to in 2025? Find out in Our Disney Views.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion

Inspired by Disney animation, artist James C. “Jimmy” Mulligan has spent his career celebrating the classics. He’s on the Hyperion Hub this week to talk about his two decades worth of experience creating Disney art. Today you can find his work on the covers of Disney comics and in the popular card game, Lorcana.

Plus John, John and Shawn discuss the new Lightning Lane Premiere Pass.

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It's our year in review episode! Let's look back at a fantastic 2022 at The Hyperion Hub by hearing clips from all of our guests listed below. We met a large number of wonderful Disney fans, authors, artists and contributors and learned so much from them all this year. We're happy you've joined us! We'll also share some laughs with our annual blooper reel. We'd like to say a special thank you to our wonderful audience. We'll return in 2023 and hope to meet back up with you at The Hyperion Hub! Our Guests in Order of Appearance: Bill Cotter, Tao Nguyen, Dan Zehr, Dr. Jeff Barnes, Steve Spain, Joshua Spacht, JB Kaufman, John Morris, Clara Degenhart, David Zanolla, Greg Ehrbar, Dr. Christopher Tremblay, Anthony Helms, Grace Filpi, Brian Hagenbarth, Randy Cartwright, Jolie Alois, Evan Alois, Tara Alois, Family from North Carolina we met in Walt Disney World, Jake Friedman, Kelsey Crotz, Clayton Frankel, Brittany Smile, Andrew Harrison, Jenny Morris and Sydney Abdnour, Aaron Wargo, Rachel Feather, Ricky Hawkins, David Snook, Jeffrey Sherman, Joseph Zakrzewski, Derric Johnson, Jeff Baham, Didier Ghez, and Pete Carney This episode is dedicated to Spencer Bacus (1994-2018) #shinelikespencer Be a bright light in the world. Shine with your gifts, talent, heart. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

It's the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Shawn fondly looks back at this holiday classic. John A shares the story of Walt's first Christmas at Disneyland. Find out how some of the festivities took place under the big top. John R is exploring holidays around the World... Showcase. Plus INDY IS BACK! We finally got to see the new trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny! Spend the holidays with your friends at The Hyperion Hub. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We’re discussing our Disney Wishlist. Everything from what we’d love to see in the parks, to Disney+ and more! We’re also talking about the Disney beloved tradition of the Candlelight Processional and some of the big names narrating this year. Shawn and John A were on Coffee with Kenobi with Dan Zehr this past week. Check out Episode 585 to hear our thoughts on the season finale of Star Wars: Andor. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We're on an adventure this week with live streamer Pete Carney. Ever since this former New Yorker moved to Orlando a few years ago, he's enjoyed bringing his live audience with him to Walt Disney World. You can catch Pete live from Disney and other spots around the country on his YouTube channel, Adventures by CARNEY. Check it outl https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresByCARNEY. We had a blast with this conversation as Pete is pure energy. He also has a wonderful message. 

Plus, there's a new CEO at the Disney Company and a new cruise ship on the way.

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When it comes to details, not many entertainment companies do it better than Disney. We’re talking about the finer points of storytelling on attractions in the parks to classic backgrounds in animated films. From hidden Mickeys to not so easily spotted Easter eggs, Disney doesn’t overlook the little things. Plus we pay tribute to Disney Legend Alice Davis. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

The Cold War was heating up in 1947 and the red scare had taken hold of America. The House Un-American Activities Committee was assembled to seek out possible suspects with ties to the communist party. As a prominent filmmaker in Hollywood Walt Disney was called to testify. John Redlingshafer takes a deep dive into this unique moment in Disney history. Plus, recent headlines indicating Disney's upcoming live-action Hercules will be "more experimental" and "inspired by TikTok" have some of us wondering what that means exactly. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

With over thirty titles to his credit, Didier Ghez is a prolific historian in the world of Disney. His latest book, The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures takes a deep look into Walt's award winning documentary series from the 1940s and 1950s. Didier's thirst for knowledge began at an early age in his native country of France and it's lead him to the position of board president of the Hyperion Historical Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Disney history. In Our Disney Views, we'll talk about EPCOT's nighttime show, Harmoneous. Are the big barges going away? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

For a quarter of a century, Haunted Mansion fans have had a chilling corner of the internet to call their own. Doombuggies.com is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this Halloween and we're frightfully happy to have the website's creator on the show. Jeff Baham returns to talk about the site's early days and share some of his favorite memories. Now, heed this warning: The Hyperion Hub will materialize only if you remain safely seated with your hands, arms, feet and legs inside. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Several topics to talk about this week. We're covering fun at the parks, Marvel, Star Wars, rumors, price hikes, all-time favorite Disney Halloween costumes and more. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Founding father of the Voices of Liberty, Derric Johnson is back with us for the second half of our conversation with him. He shares what it was like performing at the American Adventure in the early days of EPCOT (Center).  Plus, the bold renegade who carves a "Z" with his blade has appeared on Disney+. Zorro, the 1950's TV show is now streaming! Does that mean we'll see more classic content added to service? Let's hope so! Wild adventures await on this week's exciting episode of The Hyperion Hub! We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

In the second half of our conversation with Disney Legend Martha Blanding and author Tim O'Day, we'll hear more stories from Martha's 50-plus years at Disney. Tim and Martha's new book's Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman's Journey Through The Happiest Place On Earth is available in wide release.

https://books.disney.com/book/groundbreaking-magic/

In our first segment, we're sharing money saving tips on Disney vacations. Share your top tips with us by emailing us at podcast@thehyperionhub.com.

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In honor of EPCOT (Center’s) 40th anniversary we’re talking with the founder of one of the park’s greatest treasures. Derric Johnson helped form The Voices of Liberty in 1982. The a cappella group still performs in The American Adventure pavilion in the park’s World Showcase area. His Disney story actually stretches back even further to the early days of Walt Disney World. Plus we’re asking the question among the hosts. What’s the one attraction you never rode or don’t remember riding you wished could have experienced in any of the Disney parks? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

In the second half of our conversation with Joseph Zakrzewski, we’ll share of thoughts about the parks presentation from the recent D23 Expo in Anaheim. There were some intriguing blue sky ideas that sound exciting. Plus the Walt Disney Family is hosting a fun Halloween event called the Happy Haunts Tour: The Disney Villains and Haunted Mansion. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

You've heard his awesome reports from various events but now it's time to finally meet giant Disney fan Joseph Zakrzewski. We'll hear all about his recent trip to the D23 Expo in Anaheim. Plus Jodi Benson, the voice of the animated classic, The Little Mermaid has a new book called Part of My World. That and more, this week on The Hyperion Hub. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Recently Producer/Director Jeff Sherman made an appearance at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL at a special screening of the documentary he and his cousin Greg produced about their fathers, the song writing duo known as the Sherman Brothers. Following the screening Jeff took questions from the audience. We have that session if you weren't able to join us in-person. Jeff shares more stories about making the movie and about his father and uncle. Also, the world is mourning the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. We'll share our thoughts. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Hyperion Hub Correspondent Joseph Zakrzewski files his final report from the 2022 D23 Expo. He's recapping Day 3 of the event. The biggest news came from the theme parks presentation. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Hyperion Hub Correspondent Joseph Zakrzewski files another report from the 2022 D23 Expo. He's recapping Day 2 of the event. There were so many incredible moments yesterday involving Marvel, Indiana Jones, Star Wars, the Muppets and more.  We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We're recapping the first day of the 2022 D23 Expo going on in Anaheim. Highlights include the Legends Ceremony and Disney and PIXAR announcements and trailers.  We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Friend of show, Joseph Zakrzewski is in Anaheim and has his second report from the 2022 D23 Expo! We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Friend of show, Joseph Zakrzewski is in Anaheim for the D23 Expo and has a report from the showroom floor! We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Producer, Director Jeff Sherman is back on the show! This time he’s visiting the hometown of The Hyperion Hub, Peoria, Il. at the Peoria Riverfront Museum where there was a special screening of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers’ Story. Jeff co-directed and produced the wonderful documentary with his cousin Gregg. Jeff shares stories of what it was like creating a film about a side of his family he didn’t know much about. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Disney Legend Martha Blanding’s inspirational story is wonderfully told in the new book, Groundbreaking Magic - A Black Woman’s Journey Through The Happiest Place on Earth. She and co-author Tim O’Day join us this week to talk about the new book. They’ll also share their personal stories about working for Disney.

Plus it’s not too early to talk about about holiday time at Walt Disney World! We have details about the upcoming Jollywood Nights at Disney’s Hollywood Studios.

Purchase Martha and Tim’s new book at

https://books.disney.com/book/groundbreaking-magic/

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In the second half of our conversation with Jake Freeman the author of the book The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age we find out how the Disney Studio strike had lasting effects on Walt and the company. We’ll also hear about the author who spent over a decade researching this book. Walt and Roy were added to a nighttime show in the Magic Kingdom! We’ll give our views on the addition. We're days away from the special screening of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story at The Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday September 3rd. Co-director and producer Jeffery Sherman will present the documentary. He'll also give insight into the making of the movie. The Hyperion Hub is a proud sponsor. Peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for tickets. Later on Saturday September 3rd, Jeff will attend a local performance of Mary Poppins which our very own Shawn Degenhart is music directing. Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois from now till September 3rd. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. Email us or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We're one week out from the special screening of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story at The Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday September 3rd. Co-director and producer Jeffery Sherman will present the documentary. He'll also give insight into the making of the movie. The Hyperion Hub is a proud sponsor. Peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for tickets. Later on Saturday September 3rd, Jeff will attend a local performance of Mary Poppins which our very own Shawn Degenhart is music directing. Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois from now till September 3rd. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com.

Email us or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

The 1941 Disney Studio strike was pivotal moment in the history of the company. It unionized Disney employees for the first time but it also created division for some. The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age is the first book to dive deep into this essential era in Disney history and look at all sides. We're excited to talk with author Jake Friedman in the first part of a two part conversation. Shawn has the final installment in our summer series as he talks with Chip Joyce who's directing Mary Poppins at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Shawn is music directing the show. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. Jeff Sherman will be at the performance. He'll also make an appearance at The Peoria Riverfront Museum earlier in the day presenting the documentary The Boys: Sherman Brothers' Story he and his cousin Greg co-directed. The Hyperion Hub is a proud sponsor. peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for tickets. All this plus, we'll reveal our favorite sidekicks. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Nighttime shows, Harmonious and Enchantment are just a couple of new experiences from our most recent Walt Disney World Trip. We’ll share our thoughts on each. We'll also talk about Dancing with the Stars moving to Disney+ and what that could mean for the future of live TV on the steaming service. Plus Shawn has the next installment of our summer series. Don't forget Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Shawn is music directing. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Genie+ has intimidated the most experienced Disney park fan. John Alois and his wife Jolie picked up tips from their recent trip to Walt Disney World. They’ll share honest thoughts along with the best ways to maximize the new service. Shawn has his next installment on our summer series. He’s the music director for Mary Poppins playing in Peoria, Il. This week he’s chatting with the lead chimney sweeps. David Snook, Rachel Feather, Aaron Comte, and Ricky Hawkins join us on the show. Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. We also have a big announcement in our Disney Views! We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

John Redlingshafer and his family made their way east a few times the last few weeks and he's ready with few trip reports. From their World tour to Vero Beach, to Hilton Head, the Redlingshafers are having a Disney packed summer. Their trip to Walt Disney World was 2-years in the making so John's eager to share their experiences.  The world of Disney is mourning the loss of a couple of legendary performers this week with the losses of Pat Carroll and Nichelle Nichols. We'll share our thoughts. Shawn Degenhart has the second installment of his summer series about a local production of Mary Poppins playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois August 26th-September 3rd. He interviewed Brittany Smile (Mrs. Banks) and Andrew Harrison (Mr. Banks) this week. Purchase your tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

The Aloises are wrapping up their Walt Disney World trip "live" from the parks and resorts. We're checking in from Space 220 Restaurant inside EPCOT. We'll let you know what we think. We're also taking in a classic attraction or two from The Magic Kingdom. That and more from Walt Disney World. We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

The Aloises are back in Walt Disney World and we're "live" from the parks. We're checking in from Moonlight Magic in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Adventureland in The Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy from EPCOT. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We have a packed show! Dan Z from Coffee with Kenobi joins us appropriately enough, to talk about the latest Star Wars series on Disney+ called Obi-Wan Kenobi. We'll hear the first installment of Shawn's summer series about a local production of Mary Poppins playing at Corn Stock Theater in Peoria, Illinois August 26th - September 3rd. He interviewed Chip Joyce who’s directing, Kelsey Crotz who’s playing Mary, and Clay Frankel who’s playing Bert. Shawn is music directing by the way! Listener and former guest Steve Spain has a report from his recent Adventures by Disney Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape trip. Plus we'll talk about The Beauty and the Beast live special coming to ABC this December. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

In the second half of our conversation with Randy Cartwright, he talks about some of the iconic characters he helped to create and animate which includes Belle from Beauty and the Beast. We’ll also hear what it was like to work for the studio during the famed “Disney Renaissance” era. Plus there’s a new exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum dedicated to The Jungle Book. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We're taking a trip to the Peoria Riverfront Museum to tour The Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited featuring the work of the creative genius and Disney Legend, Jim Henson. The exhibit has Muppets, puppets, character sketches, storyboards, scripts, photos, film and tv clips, behind-the-scenes footage, iconic costumes, and interactive experiences. The exhibition was developed by Museum of the Moving Image in New York. We'll speak with Organizer Wendell Walker and Jim Henson fan and expert, Nate Downs.

The exhibition is in Peoria, IL at the Peoria Riverfront Museum till Jan. 5, 2025. Go to peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for more information.

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Randy Cartwright has spent the better part of six decades in Disney Animation. He worked with legends in the 1970s, through the renaissance period, all the way to today. He shares his stories of what it was like helping to create most of the major films at the studio over that time. He also talks about what the studio was like during that '80s reimagining phase. Plus Disney is offering a trip around the world to all their them parks in a Private Jet Adventure. Save those pennies! In the meantime, do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Loyal listener Joseph Zakrzewski has a detailed trip report about the recent Dayton Disneyana event in Dayton, Ohio. There were Disney celebrities and plenty of merchandise on hand. Proceeds of the event went towards Pirate Packs which is a non profit organization helping to meet the nutritional needs of children. We'll also discus Disney Imagineering delaying their move to Lake Nona, Florida. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Dr. Christopher Tremblay is back on our show to talk about Walt’s Pilgrimage, the course he teaches through Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University. This week, we’re meeting up with Dr. Tremblay and his students as they travel across country studying the life of Walt Disney. For more information on Dr. Tremblay, listen to episode 16 of The Hyperion Hub. https://anchor.fm/johnalois/episodes/Episode-16-AuthorEducator-Dr--Christopher-Tremblay-ejbgmr Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We're catching up on news from the parks including a Lion King show coming to Disneyland and a tweak to the one in Walt Disney World. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is heading to Disney+ and our own courtroom expert, John R offers his judgment. We'll talk about Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim and summer season trip planning. That and more this week! Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

We’re celebrating our 100th episode by listing the top 100, or so, things we love about Disney. From our favorite movies to our top podcasts and all points in between. Let us know if we missed some of your favorites. Thanks to all who've met up with us at The Hub over the past 99 episodes! Here's to many more! Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Shawn Degenhart shares details of his big Disney project! He started working on a study score book from the animated classic, Cinderella back in 2015 and now he's finalizing plans and ready to publish. He'll share the backstory of what it's taken to get to this point. Plus we'll look ahead at the upcoming theatrical releases from Disney in 2022. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

In the second half of our conversation with Greg Ehrbar, we'll hear all about Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records which is one of the more popular Disney books in the last twenty years. As one of the authors, Greg shares unique backstage stories of what it was like in the early days of Disney records. He'll also talk about how many of those voices we know from the films and parks were heard in other cartoons and on other storybook records. Plus we'll discuss Marvel Studios' newest hit, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Prolific writer and producer Greg Ehrbar meets up with us this week to talk about his amazing and very busy career. Greg has worked in more areas of the Disney company than he can list. He's a two-time Grammy-nominated and Addy-winning freelance writer with over three decades of stories to share. Plus John R - self proclaimed germaphobe - is thrilled with the new touchless drink dispensers in WDW! Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

Time for the second half of our conversation with David Zanolla from Out the Door Travel. We'll talk about the benefits of Genie+. We'll also discuss if we think it'll change at all in the next few months or year. Also Disney+ has a new show called Sketchbook for animation fans everywhere. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/

With the summer travel season on the horizon, it's time to learn all about Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane. We've invited vacation planner, David Zanolla from Out the Door Travel to teach us about the new system for the American Disney theme parks. We'll look at the process, the prices, the benefits, and the hiccups that are associated with it. We also pay tribute to actress Estelle Harris who was the iconic voice of Mrs. Potato Head from Disney/PIXAR'S Toy Story series. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/  instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en

In the second half of our conversation with authors JB Kaufman, Ted Thomas and Didier Ghez we'll hear about why Walt's trip down to South America was so important to studio, North and South America. Order their monograph Walt Disney and El Grupo in Latin America at Stuartngbooks.com

Walt Disney & El Grupo in Latin America (Hyperion Historical Alliance – Stuart Ng Books)

We also pay tribute to the late Disney Legend, Pete Renaday.

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Acclaimed author JB Kaufman joins us on location this week from The Art of Disney Film Festival at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, IL. We'll talk about the movies shown at the recent film fest which included Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs, Pinocchio, and Cinderella. We'll also hear JB's story on what inspired him to become a Disney author and historian. Disney art collector Steve Spain, museum president and CEO John Morris and Clara Degenhart also join in on the conversations. Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/  instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en

In the second half of our conversation with Disney songwriter, Joshua Spacht, we'll hear about his most recent work in The Magic Kingdom. Plus we'll discuss what Disney properties would make the next great stage musical! Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/  instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en

Disney songwriter Joshua Spacht meets us at the Hyperion Hub to talk about his fantastic career which includes producing music heard in the parks. He also shares his great advice for young artists. In our Disney View, we'll talk about the Marvel shows added to Disney+ and the new parental controls that along with them. Also, what is canon in the MCU? Do you have a topic for us? We'd love to hear from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and on Twitter @HubHyperion. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.  facebook.com/The-Hyperion-Hub-103502041266061/  instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en  https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en