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We're coming back next week with a big show!

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

We’re looking back at 2024. Bloopers from us and the best from of our guests as we recap a wonderful year at The Hub!

Thanks to all of our guests who joined us and to those who sent in reports.

They include:

Mark Silverman

Dan Zehr

Tom Gross

Jesse Mann

Zak Kalina

Dan Abraham

Trent Correy

Brad Simonsen

Dave Metzger

Steve Spain

JB Kaufman

Ted Thomas

Carrie McBeath

Don Ballard

Camille Dixon

Bill Rogers

Debbie Weiss

Rey Colon

Rich Allen

Derek Schulze

Joseph Zakrzewski

Evan Alois

Jolie Alois

Tara Alois

Didier Ghez

Wendell Walker

Nate Downs

Tim O’Day

Martha Blanding

James C Mulligan

Bob Weis

Greg McLaughlin

Bri Bertolaccini

Chris Mullen

Thank you to our subscribers, listeners and supporters. We’ll return in 2025 with more Disney stories, information and an amazing guest list. 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 [email protected]. 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

It's holiday time and we're sharing some of our favorite park traditions! We're also looking back at our top Disney moments in 2024.

In our opening segment we'll talk about The Walt Disney Family Museum's official statement regarding the upcoming Walt Disney audio-animatronic figure coming to Disneyland next year.

Thanks for joining us 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 [email protected]. 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

Bri Bertolaccini and Chris Mullen from The Walt Disney Family Museum are with us. We’re talking about the museum in San Francisco, a new exhibit focused on early directors at the studio, and a new book. Walt Disney Treasures: Personal Art and Artifacts from The Walt Disney Family Museum chronicles the legacy of Walt through iconic objects that represent his life and career. Order the book at waltdisney.org/store.

Plus, Shawn Degenhart shares his incredible experience assisting with the recent tribute concert for Richard Sherman titled “A Great Big Beautiful Concert for Richard” held at the El Capitan Theater in Hollywood.

We’re also debuting a new segment called Our Disney Reviews. John Alois has a review on Moana 2.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

Cinderella’s full orchestral score is now available from our very own Shawn Degenhart and Degenhart Music! Shawn talks about his new published book and all that went into the process of producing it. 

Visit degenhartmusic.com to purchase the book.

Plus, our very own John Redlingshafer takes another step in his Star Wars journey by watching The Empire Strikes Back for the first time.

Guests Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast are back with us, as well, to continue our Star Wars conversation.

Dan has a new book available now! He was a contributing author on Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy from DK. Find it wherever you shop for books.

https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744098846-star-wars-encyclopedia/

Find Greg at rebelbasecard.com

Thanks for joining us 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 [email protected]. 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

Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and Greg McLaughlin from The Rebel Base Card Podcast are with us this week to talk Star Wars. This is Greg’s first time on The Hyperion Hub and he shares details about his awesome podcast. We’ll talk about collecting cards, pins, toys, you name it. Why do we do it? Why do we love it?

Dan has a new book available now! He was a contributing author on Star Wars Encyclopedia: The Comprehensive Guide to the Star Wars Galaxy from DK. Find it wherever you shop for books. 

https://www.dk.com/us/book/9780744098846-star-wars-encyclopedia/

Plus Shawn, John, and John discuss the quirky story of a former cast member who hacked the Disney system to change menu options!

Thanks for joining us at The Hub!

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

Bob Weis is back! The former president of Disney Imagineering is with us again this week and has details about his two new books.

Dream Chasing (Disney Editions) - My four years of success and failure with Disney Imagineering

https://books.disney.com/book/dream-chasing/

Ghost Dog (Old Mill Press)

His first novel about a boy who has a ghost dog follow him home from The Haunted Mansion.

https://theoldmillpress.com/product/ghost-dog-a-novel/

He also has leadership philosophies to share after his four decades of experience with Disney. You won't want to miss these tips.

Also, there's a new Disney Vacation Club lounge in EPCOT. John, John, and Shawn have details!

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

With an opportunity to lead at the highest level of theme park design, Bob Weis oversaw Disney projects all over the world. The former Disney Imagineer sits down with us to talk about his four decades of experience. From selling popcorn on Main Street to managing a 5-year redesign of Disney California Adventure and more.

Bob has 2-new books!

Dream Chasing (Disney Editions) - My four years of success and failure with Disney Imagineering

https://books.disney.com/book/dream-chasing/

Ghost Dog (Old Mill Press)

His first novel about a boy who has a ghost dog follow him home from The Haunted Mansion.

https://theoldmillpress.com/product/ghost-dog-a-novel/

Also, Disney takes center stage at the Museum on Broadway celebrating 30-years under the spotlight.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

Happy Halloween! We have a spooktacular show for you! Each year, Jack Skelington and his friends help transform the Haunted Mansion in Disneyland into the very popular Haunted Mansion Holiday. Join us as we take a deep dive into the attraction that celebrates the moment when two holidays collide. We'll also take a scary spin in a Doom Buggy.

Plus we're frightfully excited to chat about our favorite creepy meals at Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party in the Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World.

Don't be scared! It's just your friendly Hyperion Hub hosts. Your ghost hosts! HA! HA! HA! HA! HA!

"Jack-o'-lantern" John Alois, "Spawn" Degenhart and John "The Pumpkin King" Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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

Inspired by Disney animation, artist James C. “Jimmy” Mulligan has spent his career celebrating the classics. He’s on the Hyperion Hub this week to talk about his two decades worth of experience creating Disney art. Today you can find his work on the covers of Disney comics and in the popular card game, Lorcana.

Plus John, John and Shawn discuss the new Lightning Lane Premiere Pass.

Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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