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Episode 315: Catching Up With Our Disney Views Nov 04, 2026

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🎙️Podcast time!

What Disney properties are underutilized? We share our takes on which characters, movies, TV shows and video games we’d love to see more of in the parks.

Plus we’re catching up on other happenings in the world of Disney including the new Muppets Christmas Carol Collection, some great talks heading to the Walt Disney Family Museum including former Hyperion Hub guests, Disney Legend Don Hahn and longtime animator Ron Clements.

What would you like to see more of at the parks? Join the conversation at The Hyperion Hub!

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

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Episode 314: Shawn Degenhart’s Southern California Research Trip Oct 28, 2026

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Our own Shawn Degenhart recently traveled to Southern California to research his upcoming Mary Poppins study score!

While there, he toured the studio lot, caught up with Disney friends and dined at the Tam O’Shanter, one of Walt Disney’s favorite restaurants. But the highlight? A story about playing a famous piano you won’t want to miss.

Plus, we’re talking Halloween parties at the Disney parks!🎃👻

Join us at The Hyperion Hub!

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

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Episode 313: Spooky Season Oct 21, 2026

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🎃👻 The chilly winds aren’t the reason the hair is standing up on the back of your neck. It’s spooky season!

It’s that time of year when our mind plays tricks on us and we pay a little more attention to what lurks in the dark. Walt Disney understood great storytelling needs conflict—and sometimes, that conflict comes with a creepy twist!

This week, we’re exploring the spooky side of Disney and the history of its scarier stories. Dare to join us?

🦇 Happy Halloween time from The Hyperion Hub!

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

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Episode 312: D23 Marceline Report with Steve Spain and Derek Schulze Oct 14, 2026

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We have a trip report this week from Marceline, Missouri. Uber Disney fanatics Steve Spain and Derek Schulze participated in the D23 Event, Marceline Magic hosted by the voice of Goofy, Bill Farmer. Hear about their amazing visit. We also discuss our Disney bucket list destinations.

You’re always welcome to meet up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

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Episode 311: Author/Historian Jim Fanning Part 2 Oct 07, 2026

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Jim Fanning is back at The Hyperion Hub to continue our conversation about Disney history!

Jim has authored books like Drawing 100 Years of Disney Wonder, written for D23 and The Hollywood Reporter, and helped produce numerous Disney documentaries. This week, we talk about why Disney history continues to fascinate so many people.

Plus, what are the quintessential “Walt” attractions? Shawn and John share their thoughts!

Check out Jim’s website at jim-fanning.com to explore all of his projects.

Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

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

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Episode 310: Author/Historian Jim Fanning Part 1 Sep 30, 2026

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📚✨A premier resource on Disney history, Jim Fanning has authored books like The Disney Book - A Celebration of the World of Disney and Drawing 100 years of Disney Wonder. He’s written articles for D23 and The Hollywood Reporter and he’s helped produce many Disney documentaries. This week he chats with us and shares his story—from being a Disney fan at an early age to making his dream of working with the company a reality.

Check out his website jim-fanning.com to see all of his projects.

Plus, Shawn and John tackle that age-old question: What’s the one (or several) thing(s) you never forget when packing for a Disney trip?

Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

Episode 309: On Location at High School Band Invitational Sep 23, 2026

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The whole gang is back! Life is busy so John, Shawn and John are taking advantage of being in the same room on location at a high school band competition this week. They’re announcing the 38th Annual Washington Community High School Band Invitational in Washington, IL and hosting Episode 309. They’ll discuss Walt’s love of marching bands and share their own favorite band memories. Also, Disney pairs characters with NFL teams! This week on the Hyperion Hub!

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Episode 308: Podcaster Jen Sopchockchai Bankard - Lucas Museum Sep 16, 2026

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The beautiful new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens soon and we’re sitting down with someone who’s already had a chance to visit.

Museum member Jen Sopchockchai Bankard shares her first impressions-and they are great. This place isn’t just for Star Wars fans. Jen is a professor at the University of Southern California and a podcaster for the The Long Take Review, where four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework.

Plus more people are watching Marvel on Disney+ than ever before as the world prepares for Avengers: Doomsday.

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Episode 307: Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress. Sep 09, 2026

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There’s a great big beautiful today because we’re talking about a classic Disney attraction. We’re taking a spin and doing a deep dive on Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. From its earliest roots in New York, to stops in California and Florida. We’ll also look ahead to its future.

Plus we’ll discuss our favorite Sherman Brother’s Disney song NOT from Mary Poppins.

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

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Episode 306: Author Ken Bruce - Enchanted Tiki Room Book Part 2 Sep 02, 2026

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🎙️It’s showtime once again!🌺🦜Author and animator Ken Bruce is back to chat about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and his book, Before the Birds Sang Words. This week, Ken shares some of his most interesting discoveries from researching the book—and explains why this groundbreaking attraction changed the theme park industry forever.

Purchase the book at tikiroom63.com.

Plus, we share our list of should be Disney Legends.

🎶Welcome to The Hyperion Hub, you lucky people you,

If we weren't in the show starting right away, we'd be in the audience too!🎵

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

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