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Episode 106: Star Wars Author/Podcaster Dan Zehr Jul 13, 2022

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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/

Episode 105: Animator Randy Cartwright Part 2 Jul 06, 2022

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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/

Episode 104: Animator Randy Cartwright Part 1 Jun 29, 2022

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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/

Episode 103: Dayton Disneyana Report from Joseph Zakrzewski Jun 22, 2022

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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/

Episode 102: Walt's Pilgrimage Jun 15, 2022

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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/

Episode 101: Catching Up On Our Disney Views Jun 08, 2022

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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/

Episode 100: 100(ish) Things We Love About Disney Jun 01, 2022

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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/

Episode 99: Shawn's Special Project May 25, 2022

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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/

Episode 98: Producer/Author Greg Ehrbar Part 2 May 18, 2022

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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/

Episode 97: Producer/Author Greg Ehrbar Part 1 May 11, 2022

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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/

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