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The Hyperion Hub

By John Alois

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Episode 54: Live From Walt Disney World 2021

The Hyperion HubJun 16, 2021

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Episode 186: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament
Mar 27, 202448:37
Episode 185: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament Selection Show
Mar 20, 202425:09
Episode 184: Catching Up With Our Disney Views

Episode 184: Catching Up With Our Disney Views

We have a packed show with a variety of topics. The new Haunted Mansion themed lounge on the Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature a tribute to the late Disney Legend, Rolly Crump in a unique way. John Alois has discovered Bluey craze. Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios has a new president. We're talking about Disney comic books, the upcoming Disney board vote and we even venture over to the other parks and chat about Epic Universe.

That and more this week!

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. 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

Mar 13, 202432:57
Episode 183: Composer Dave Metzger Part 2

Episode 183: Composer Dave Metzger Part 2

We're wrapping up our 4-part series on the Once Upon A Studio with Composer Dave Metzger. He has stories about working on this short and the theatrical film, Wish.

Plus Disney has a new perk for Walt Disney World guests. We'll discuss.

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. 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

Mar 06, 202424:38
Episode 182: Composer Dave Metzger Part 1
Feb 28, 202435:55
Episode 181: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 2

Episode 181: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 2

We have part 2 of our conversation with Directors Dan Abraham, Trent Correy, and Producer Brad Simonsen who helped to create Disney's outstanding short, Once Upon A Studio. More behind-the-scenes stories and they'll talk about Easter eggs from the short. Also, we get to share our favorite moments with the creators.

Plus Shawn, John, and John play a game of "Leave It/Change It!" with attractions from 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. 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

Feb 21, 202434:10
Episode 180: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 1
Feb 14, 202433:09
Episode 179: S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars 2024

Episode 179: S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars 2024

A short time ago in a galaxy near by we attended the annual S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars event held at Washington Community High School in Washington, IL and we had a blast! Special guests Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi, organizer Tom Gross, Zak Kalina from Zeek's Comics and Games and super fan Jesse Mann all joined us at the podcast table. You'll hear our conversations with these guests plus we'll share our thoughts on how we'd like to see Disney expand Star Wars in the parks. The force is strong with this episode! Thanks for joining us 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. 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

Feb 07, 202437:21
Episode 178: Voice Over Artist Mark Silverman Part 2
Jan 31, 202430:08
Episode 177: Voice Over Artist Mark Silverman Part 1
Jan 24, 202422:07
Episode 176: 2023 Year In Review

Episode 176: 2023 Year In Review

We're closing out 2023 by hearing from our many wonderful guests. Here's the list of people we welcomed on the Hyperion Hub this year!

Tom Gross, Wyatt Briney, Dan Zehr, Palmer Snell, Christa Kuster, Ross Hollebon, Camron Johnson, Jeremy Berkley, Olivia J Bennett, J. Lawson, Martin Mathews, Andy Zach, Kristen and Kurt Pfeifer and Julia Locus-Baham and Jeff Baham, Philo Barnhart, Tim Davies, Joshua Zilm, Laurie Algar, JB Kaufman, James Bohn, Clara Degenhart, Butch Rigby, Jolie, Alois, Evan Alois, Tara Alois, Bambi Moé, Mindy Johnson, Margret Kerry, Dave Bossert, and Chip Joyce.

We'll hear clips from all of these guests plus we'll play our 2023 Blooper Reel. Check out our archives for the full interviews and more. Thanks for joining us at the Hyperion Hub this year! We'll return in 2024. Have a wonderful holiday season!

In the meantime, 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/

Dec 13, 202301:38:37
Episode 175: Christmastime at The Hub

Episode 175: Christmastime at The Hub

It's that tinsel time of year! What's on Disney+ this holiday season? John A will talk about some of the highlights. Shawn looks at a Disney classic short film called The Small One. John R is exploring the World of Frozen in Hong Kong Disneyland.

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/

Dec 06, 202321:39
Episode 174: Catching Up On Our Disney Views
Nov 29, 202323:15
Episode 173: Guest Host Chip Joyce's Guided Disneyland Tour

Episode 173: Guest Host Chip Joyce's Guided Disneyland Tour

Imagine a private tour of Walt's Park. Guest host and huge Disney fan, Chip Joyce recently experienced a VIP tour of Disneyland and shares his experience with us this week! We'll also compare attractions between Disneyland and Walt Disney World. Plus we're marching along talking about our favorite Disney Park Parades.

We're thankful you're joining us 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/


Nov 22, 202338:35
Episode 172: Disney Through The Decades - The 1930s
Nov 15, 202315:55
Episode 171: Disney Lorcana with Gamer Palmer Snell
Nov 08, 202322:18
Episode 170: Catching Up On Our Disney Views
Nov 01, 202321:26
Episode 169: Author-Artist
Dave Bossert Part 2
Oct 25, 202321:52
Episode 168: Disney Through The Decades - The 1920s
Oct 18, 202334:06
Bonus Episode: Disney 100

Bonus Episode: Disney 100

The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. 

Oct 16, 202321:50
Episode 167: Author-Artist Dave Bossert Part 1

Episode 167: Author-Artist Dave Bossert Part 1

Dave Bossert in an accomplished writer having produced over 10-books about the Disney company. He’s also worked on some of the biggest Disney films of all-time. He shares his story this week. Plus he talks about his most recent book, The House of the Future: Walt Disney, MIT, and Monsanto's Vision of Tomorrow from Old Mill Press. It’s a deep dive into one of Walt's most unique attractions from Disneyland.

It's almost time to celebrate 100-years of the Disney Company. We'll discuss Disney's upcoming special.

Stick around to the end of the show where we'll introduce our next contest! Find out what you can win and how. Thanks for joining us on The Hyperion Hub!

The Hyperion Hub and its representatives are not responsible or liable for any claims, damages, losses arising from or in any way related to this contest. The winner’s acceptance of the prize constitutes their permission for the Hyperion Hub to use their name, city, and state on our social media, promotional materials, and a podcast episode, without any additional compensation. All decisions by the Hyperion Hub regarding the contest are final. By entering, contestants agree to be bound to all decisions.

The Hyperion Hub and its representatives are not responsible or liable for any claims, damages, losses arising from or in any way related to this contest. The winner’s acceptance of the prize constitutes their permission for the Hyperion Hub to use their name, city, and state on our social media, promotional materials, and a podcast episode, without any additional compensation. All decisions by the Hyperion Hub regarding the contest are final. By entering, contestants agree to be bound to all decisions.

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/
Oct 11, 202340:42
Episode 166: Actress-Voice Over Artist Margret Kerry
Oct 04, 202335:05
Episode: 165 Author-Historian Mindy Johnson Part 2

Episode: 165 Author-Historian Mindy Johnson Part 2

Author and historian Mindy Johnson has uncovered some amazing stories when it comes to the early days of the Disney Studio. She shares many of those stories in her book, Ink & Paint: The Women of Walt Disney's Animation (Disney Editions Deluxe) and she also shares more with us in the second half of our conversation with her.

Plus Destination D23 gave us some things to talk about. We'll have the latest from Disney Parks and Disney Cruise Line.

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/

Sep 27, 202340:16
Episode 164: Author-Historian Mindy Johnson Part 1

Episode 164: Author-Historian Mindy Johnson Part 1

We're thrilled to have Mindy Johnson join us on The Hyperion Hub. Mindy has a background in network TV and film production but more recently, she's become an accomplished author. When she began researching her book Ink & Paint - The Women of Walt Disney's Animation from Disney Editions, there was little information. She's since become THE expert on the subject producing a 384 page coffee table sized, extremely detailed book about early pioneers of Disney animation. Plus Disney100: The Exhibition is on the move heading to the midwest! 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/
Sep 20, 202339:21
Episode 163: Producer-Author Bambi Moé
Sep 13, 202339:48
Episode 162: Our Disney Summer Part 2

Episode 162: Our Disney Summer Part 2

In the second half of our look back at our Disney summers John Redlingshafer recaps his cruise and John Alois talks about his day at the Magic Kingdom. We'll hit the highs and a couple not so high moments. We'll also talk about the virtual walk-thru for the newest Disney ship in the fleet. That and more as always this week.

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/


Sep 06, 202327:21
Episode 161: Our Disney Summer Part 1

Episode 161: Our Disney Summer Part 1

Collectively, the Hyperion Hub crew visited Disney sites all over the country this summer and we're looking back at our highlights. Shawn starts us off with his SoCal trip. On his vacation, John Redlingshafer got to witness the slowest race in nature and shares his Hilton Head story. That and more this week.

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/


Aug 30, 202325:13
Episode 160: Live From Walt Disney World 2023 Part 2
Aug 23, 202326:08
Episode 159: Live From Walt Disney World 2023 Part 1

Episode 159: Live From Walt Disney World 2023 Part 1

The Aloises are taking a quick trip to Walt Disney World and you're coming along. Join them as they enter the grid for the first time on Tron Lightcycle Run. Plus sing along with tiki birds, ride the highway in the sky and hear from a concept designer who has worked on projects with LucasFilm. All 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/

Aug 16, 202331:18
Episode 158: Butch Rigby From Thank You Walt Disney
Aug 09, 202337:51
Episode 157: Disney Cruise Line 2023 Vacation Report

Episode 157: Disney Cruise Line 2023 Vacation Report

John Redlingshafer and his family set sail aboard the Disney Fantasy! But before they launch, they spend 20-hours in Walt Disney World. John shares his thoughts on his (almost full) day on property and goes into details about his family's cruise. Lot's of tips and tricks from the open seas on this episode. Thanks for joining us at The 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/

Aug 02, 202330:35
Episode 156: Southern California and Disneyland Part 2
Jul 26, 202321:55
Episode 155: Southern California and Disneyland 2023 Part 1

Episode 155: Southern California and Disneyland 2023 Part 1

Heading out west this week as Shawn and his daughter Clara are taking in the Southern California sites and sounds. In the first part of their trip we'll hear all about their Hollywood adventures just before visiting Disneyland.

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/

Jul 19, 202313:17
Episode 154: Catching Up On Our Disney Views
Jul 12, 202322:47
Episode 153: Indiana Jones Part 2

Episode 153: Indiana Jones Part 2

We're looking at Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade and and Kingdom of the Crystal Skull as we prepare for Indy's final adventure. We're also sharing some of our memories of the great doctor. Plus D23 recently hosted a day in Walt's childhood hometown of Marceline, MO.

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/

Jul 05, 202324:43
Episode 152: Indiana Jones Part 1
Jun 28, 202327:36
Episode 151: Author-Composer-Professor James Bohn Part 2
Jun 21, 202320:03
Episode: 150: Author/Composer/Professor James Bohn Part 1
Jun 14, 202326:30
Episode 149: Disney+ Update
Jun 07, 202306:38
Episode 148: The Halcyon Is Closing

Episode 148: The Halcyon Is Closing

The Halcyon in Walt Disney World will have its final voyage but what would we like to see happen to the ship after docking one last time. 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/


May 31, 202305:03
Episode 147: Author/Historian JB Kaufman

Episode 147: Author/Historian JB Kaufman

Author and historian JB Kaufman joins us to talk about the recent film fest in Peoria, IL. We'll breakdown Disney classics Bambi, Sleeping Beauty and several early Mickey Mouse cartoon shorts. Among the serval books JB has written is Walt Disney's Mickey Mouse: The Ultimate History which you can find on Amazon.

Plus Disney's Animal Kingdom is celebrating it's a quarter century and the company opens the time capsule placed there back in 1998.

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/

May 24, 202329:03
Episode 146: Artist-Speaker Laurie Algar

Episode 146: Artist-Speaker Laurie Algar

Laurie Algar travels the country sharing her unique Disney story. She is the daughter of Disney Legend James Algar who spent 4-decades with the company as an animator, director and producer. Laurie is also an artist working primarily in mosaic. We caught up with her at the 2nd annual Disney Film Fest at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Il.

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/

May 17, 202330:23
Episode 145: Star Wars Author-Podcaster Dan Zehr Part 2
May 10, 202328:31
Episode 144: Star Wars Author/Podcaster Dan Zehr
May 03, 202341:08
Episode 143: runDisney's Dopey Challenge Participant Joshua Zilm
Apr 26, 202348:18
Episode 142: Tron (1982)
Apr 19, 202322:32
Episode 141: Catching Up With Our Disney Views
Apr 12, 202329:45
Episode 140: Orchestrator and Conductor Tim Davies Part 2
Apr 05, 202329:48
Episode 139 Orchestrator/Conductor Tim Davies Part 1
Mar 29, 202333:48
Episode 138: 2023 Disney Madness Tournament

Episode 138: 2023 Disney Madness Tournament

It’s time for our 2nd annual Disney Madness Tournament! Find the bracket on our social media pages and follow along! Feel free to make your picks. We have 4-regions with categories ranging from rides, to snacks, to shows and resorts. Find out who will have their one shinning moment!

We're also talking about the late great Disney Legend, Rolly Crump. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rolly and his wonderful wife Marie back on Episode 37. He was an inspirational Imagineer and artist.

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/

Mar 22, 202342:47