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Episode 305: Author Ken Bruce - Enchanted Tiki Room Book Part 1 Aug 26, 2026

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It’s showtime!

🦜🌺We’re visiting a tropical hideaway this week as we welcome author and animator Ken Bruce! He’s written the quintessential book about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room called Before the Birds Sang Words. Find out how the idea morphed from a café to a Disneyland classic through what Ken calls the “chaos of creation.”

Purchase the book at tikiroom63.com.

Plus we reveal what we are most excited about following the D23 park announcements.

🎶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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Episode 304: D23 and Disneyland 2026 - Shawn Degenhart's Trip Aug 19, 2026

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"Live" from Anaheim, CA! Shawn Degenhart shares nightly reports from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event and Disneyland with Disneyland with park announcements, panels he attended and more. This week on 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

Bonus Episode: D23 - Day 2 Recap - Parks and Experiences Aug 16, 2026

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D23 continues! Here are instant reactions to the big parks and experiences panel called Horizons: A Carousel of Progress from D23: The Ultimate Fan Event 2026 Day 2. John Alois shares news and his opinions on the event.

Bonus Episode: D23 2026 - Day 1 Recap - Entertainment Showcase Aug 15, 2026

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Instant reactions to D23: Ultimate Fan Event 2026 Day 1. John Alois shares news and his takes on the Disney Entertainment Showcase.

Episode 303: Catching Up With Our Disney Views Aug 12, 2026

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We're looking ahead to D23: The Ultimate Fan Event this weekend in Anaheim. We share our predictions about announcements in the world of Disney theme parks and films. Our Shawn Degenhart will be there!

We're also looking back at a busy summer at the movies, plus Disney and Tik Tok have formed a content-sharing deal.

Those stories and more this week on 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 302: Walt's Pilgrimage 2026 Aug 05, 2026

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Dr. Christopher Tremblay is passing through town on a remarkable journey called Walt’s Pilgrimage. It’s an annual trek he leads with his students from the Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University. They make 40 meaningful stops across the country, each helping tell the story of Walt Disney’s life and legacy. From Walt’s Birthplace in Chicago to his childhood home in Marceline, MO to Disneyland U.S.A. and many more iconic locations. Walt's Pilgrimage is celebrating its 10th anniversary-otherwise known as its "tencennial."

Dr. Tremblay joins me this week along with three of his students, Alia Bruey, Janashia Jones and Jack Ziedins.

Dr. Tremblay also has a new children’s book called Walt's Birthplace: A Story of Beginnings. It’s a story told from the viewpoint of the house where Walt was born.

Go to waltspilgrimage.com for all of his books.

For more information about the Study in the States program, go to wmich.edu/honors/study-states.

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 301: Disneyland Paris With John Redlingshafer Jul 28, 2026

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🇫🇷 Bonjour! This week, John Redlingshafer takes the Hyperion Hub across the Atlantic for a magical adventure at Disneyland, Paris. From enchanting attractions to unforgettable moments, he shares stories, sounds and highlights from his European Disney trip.

No passport required! Just grab a baguette, pour yourself a café au lait and profitez De Hyperion Hub!

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Episode: 300! Jul 22, 2026

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🎉 Episode 300 is here! 🎉

It’s a milestone week at The Hyperion Hub as we celebrate 300 episodes!

The whole gang is back together as John Redlingshafer reunites with John Alois and Shawn Degenhart to share favorite Disney memories, beloved films, unforgettable moments, and plenty of stories, opinions and laughs along the way.

It’s the big 3-0-0 and we couldn’t have done it without you. Thank you for meeting up with us at The Hub! Here’s to celebrating the past and looking ahead to the next adventure!

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Episode 299: East High School - Site of High School Musical Jul 15, 2026

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We’re gettin’ our heads in the game this week as we visit the iconic East High School in Salt Lake City, Utah—the filming location for Disney Channel’s smash hit High School Musical films and the Disney+ series!

Joining the Aloises are longtime theater performers and educators Debbie and Mark Bacus as we explore the unforgettable location.

🎶We’re all in this together 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 298: American Animation Art on Screen - Mary Poppins Jul 08, 2026

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We’re at the Peoria Riverfront Museum for the wonderful event, American Animation Art on Screen one more time.

Author JB Kaufman shared fascinating behind-the-scenes stories on the making of Alice’s Wonderland (1923) and Mary Poppins (1964) before each film’s screening. Our own Shawn Degenhart took a deep dive into the unforgettable Sherman Brothers’ music as well. Shawn continues work on his next official study score.

Join us for a celebration of Disney history, music, and animation. Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

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