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Episode 277: Designer Garner Holt Part 1 Feb 11, 2026

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When Garner Holt began building haunted houses in the backyard as a boy, little did he know he would one day create characters for Disneyland’s Haunted Mansion. Today, Garner Holt Productions has over 500 animatronic characters in Disney Parks all over the world. Garner is with us to share his inspirational story.

Plus Disney has a new CEO. We’ll share our thoughts.

Be our guests at The 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 276: S.T.E.A.M. Into The Storyverse Feb 04, 2026

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🎙️ This week, we’re exploring the power of storytelling through science, technology, engineering, arts and mathematics.

We’re live from Washington Community High School in Washington, IL for S.T.E.A.M. into the Storyverse!

Event organizer Tom Gross joins us, along with Ross Hollebon, Associate Director of Marketing for Butler University’s College of Communication, sharing how to find the story—from sports media to beyond.

Plus, our friend Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcastdives into storytelling in Star Wars and Disney.

Thanks for joining us at The Hub!

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Episode 275: Author/Historian Todd James Pierce Part 2 Jan 28, 2026

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🎙️It’s a practically perfect podcast episode as we dive into the making of Walt Disney’s masterpiece, Mary Poppins!🌂

Author and historian Todd James Pierce is back to discuss his book, Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film. Todd provides a fascinatingly fresh take on the movie. 📘Purchase the book at your favorite retailer.📕 Visit toddjamespierce.com for more information. You can catch Todd on his show, The Disney History Institute Podcast.

We also have big Star Wars news with leadership changes at Lucasfilm and Galaxy’s Edge in Disneyland.

Thanks for joining us once at The Hub! ✨

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Episode 274: Author/Historian Todd James Pierce Part 1 Jan 21, 2026

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It’s a new year and we’re starting things off with a great show!

Author, historian and fellow podcaster Todd James Pierce is joining us. You may have heard him on his show, The Disney History Institute Podcast. You may have read a few of his books. His latest is called Making Mary Poppins: The Sherman Brothers, Walt Disney, and the Creation of the Classic Film. Purchase this fascinating book at your favorite retailer.

Speaking of Mary Poppins, our own Shawn has big news regarding the music of Walt’s masterpiece.

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Episode 273: 2025 Year In Review Dec 24, 2025

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✨🎙️ A Year in Review — and a Few Laughs Along the Way! 🎙️We’re celebrating 2025 by listening back at an incredible year on the podcast! Join us as we revisit standout clips from our amazing guests — and pull back the curtain with some of our favorite bloopers from the year.

The guest list includes:

Disney Archivist Becky Cline
S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars Event - Blake, Organizer Tom Gross, Elin, Greg McLaughlin from the Rebel Base Card Podcast, Mason, Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi With Dan Zehr, Laura and Rachel
Lou Mongello from WDW Radio
Former Disney Entertainment Cast Member Kim Kaufman
Disney Legend Tony Baxter
Disney Art Collector Steve Spain
The Peoria, IL Disney Fest - Author Mindy Johnson, Author JB Kaufman
Author and Former Imagineer Chris Merritt
Musician Michael Mastroianni
Former Imagineer and Lighting Designer Ken Lennon
Matt Parrish from the 3028 Podcast
Correspondent Joseph Zakrzewski
Author/Blogger AJ Wolfe
Author Tim Foster

Our thanks to all our followers and listeners! Have a great holiday season!

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Episode 272: Catching Up With Our Disney Views Dec 17, 2025

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🎙️Podcast Alert! We’re catching up on stories from across the Disney universe this week! From the continued expansion of Disney Cruise Line to Make-A-Wish celebrating its 45th anniversary at Walt Disney World.

We’re also looking back at Disney’s theatrically released films of 2025, along with our own personal Disney highlights from the year.

That and more this week on The Hyperion Hub! ✨

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Episode 271: Walt Disney World 2025 Part 2 Dec 10, 2025

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✨We’re wrapping up our Walt Disney World trip this week. We experienced the newest offerings like Tiana’s Bayou Adventure, Disney Starlight: Dream the Night Away, and Villains: Unfairly Ever After… and we also said goodbye to beloved classics like Dinosaur and Aerosmith’s Rock ’n’ Roller Coaster.

Our honest thoughts on attractions, shows and experiences. This week on The Hyperion Hub!✨

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Episode 270: Walt Disney World 2025 Part 1 Dec 03, 2025

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✨ We’re in the most magical place on earth this week — and you’re invited! We’re celebrating Thanksgiving at Walt Disney World as our kids perform in The Hub with their high school marching band.

On this episode, we’ll wander through Disney Springs, set sail on the festive Jingle Cruise in Magic Kingdom, and journey through time aboard Spaceship Earth in EPCOT.

Thanks for celebrating with us in The Hub! ✨

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Episode 269: Author Tim Foster Nov 26, 2025

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This week on The Hyperion Hub, we’re joined by author Tim Foster, who has written the ultimate tribute to one of Walt Disney’s most beloved attractions. 🌎✨

it’s a small world was created for the 1964 World’s Fair, brought home to Disneyland, and has delighted millions ever since. Tim dives into the full, fascinating story of “the happiest cruise that ever sailed” in his new book: it’s a small world: The Definitive History from Celebrations Press.

📘 Get your copy at celebrationspress.com

Plus—get ready for another round of Leave It or Change It! We’re debating which Disney attractions deserve a refresh and which should stay just the way they are.

Thanks for joining us on the adventure at The Hyperion Hub! 🎙️

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Episode 268: Author/Blogger AJ Wolfe Part 2 Nov 19, 2025

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We’re thrilled to welcome AJ Wolfe back to the show this week! She joins us to talk about her New York Times best seller, Disney Adults: Exploring and Falling in Love with a Magical Subculture.

AJ dives into what it really means to be a Disney Adult and shares why she believes some Disney fans don’t always connect with all Disney Adults. It’s an honest insightful conversation you won’t want to miss.

Find her book here!

Disney Adults | the disney food blog

🏁Plus, we’re shifting gears to talk about Disney’s multiyear partnership with Formula 1 called Fuel the Magic.🏎️

Thanks for jumping in the fast lane 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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