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Bonus Episode: 2022 D23 Expo Day 1 Episode 1 Sep 09, 2022

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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/

Episode 114: Producer/Director Jeffrey Sherman in Peoria, Il Sep 07, 2022

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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/

Episode 113: Jake Friedman, Author of The Disney Revolt Part 2 Aug 31, 2022

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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/

Bonus! One Week Away From The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story Special Event Aug 27, 2022

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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/

Episode 112: Jake Friedman, Author of The Disney Revolt Part 1 Aug 24, 2022

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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/

Episode 111: A Few of Our New Experiences at Walt Disney World Aug 17, 2022

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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/

Episode 110: Our Experience with Genie+ in the Parks Aug 10, 2022

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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/

Episode 109: John Redlingshafer's Trip Reports Aug 03, 2022

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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/

Episode 108: Live From Walt Disney World 2022 Part 2 Jul 27, 2022

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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/

Episode 107: Live From Walt Disney World 2022 Part 1 Jul 20, 2022

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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/

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