The Hyperion Hub

By John AloisSociety & Culture Places & Travel

The Hyperion Hub episodes

April 03, 2024 Episode 187: Author/Historian JB Kaufman - Disney Fest 2024 Part 1
Author and historian JB Kaufman is back on the show to talk about some Disney classics! JB was part of Disney Fest 2024 held at the Peoria Riverfront Museum in Peoria, Il. We talk with him about two of Walt's features, 101 Dalmatians and Lady and the Tramp plus some Silly Symphonies.
Learn more about JB and the many books he's written at jbkaufman.com
Learn more about the Peoria Riverfront Museum and all it has to offer at peoriariverfrontmuseum.org.
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29 min
March 27, 2024 Episode 186: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament
Time to find out who our big winner is this year! It might be Cars Land! It could be Frozen! Will Cinderella live up to her name and shock the field! Listen to find out! Play along. We shared the tournament bracket.
Plus we share how we keep the magic going after the Disney vacation is over. Thanks for joining us at The Hub!
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49 min
March 20, 2024 Episode 185: 2024 Disney Madness Tournament Selection Show
It's March, which means it's time for our Disney Madness Tournament! The 4 regionals or categories this year are Disney Lands, Animated Features, Live Action Features and EPCOT World Showcase Pavilions. We'll announce the brackets.
We'll also talk about Disneyland expanding and we have a report from a listener.
Let the madness begin!
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26 min
March 13, 2024 Episode 184: Catching Up With Our Disney Views
We have a packed show with a variety of topics. The new Haunted Mansion themed lounge on the Disney Treasure cruise ship will feature a tribute to the late Disney Legend, Rolly Crump in a unique way. John Alois has discovered Bluey craze. Walt Disney Motion Picture Studios has a new president. We're talking about Disney comic books, the upcoming Disney board vote and we even venture over to the other parks and chat about Epic Universe.
That and more this week!
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33 min
March 06, 2024 Episode 183: Composer Dave Metzger Part 2
We're wrapping up our 4-part series on the Once Upon A Studio with Composer Dave Metzger. He has stories about working on this short and the theatrical film, Wish.
Plus Disney has a new perk for Walt Disney World guests. We'll discuss.
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25 min
February 28, 2024 Episode 182: Composer Dave Metzger Part 1
Composer, conductor, arranger and orchestrator Dave Metzger has worked on many Disney films including Frozen, Frozen 2, Moana, Wreck-It Ralph, Tarzan, Brother Bear and more. His latest work includes scoring the newest animated feature film, Wish and the spectacular short, Once Upon A Studio. Dave shares his unique story. It all started with a teacher who saw the spark he possessed back in junior high where he began composing for choir and jazz band.
Plus John, John, and Shawn will discuss the future of Disney home media.
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36 min
February 21, 2024 Episode 181: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 2
We have part 2 of our conversation with Directors Dan Abraham, Trent Correy, and Producer Brad Simonsen who helped to create Disney's outstanding short, Once Upon A Studio. More behind-the-scenes stories and they'll talk about Easter eggs from the short. Also, we get to share our favorite moments with the creators.
Plus Shawn, John, and John play a game of "Leave It/Change It!" with attractions from the Disney Parks.
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35 min
February 14, 2024 Episode 180: The Creators of Once Upon A Studio Part 1
With almost 550 Disney characters featured, Once Upon A Studio is one of the most ambitious animated shorts ever produced. It's a treat to have the creators of that short joining us this week. Directors Dan Abraham and Trent Correy and Producer Brad Simonsen share behind the scenes stories on what it was like to work on this beloved project.
Plus the original Country Bear Jamboree has completed its run. We'll discuss the future of the attraction.
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34 min
February 07, 2024 Episode 179: S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars 2024
A short time ago in a galaxy near by we attended the annual S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars event held at Washington Community High School in Washington, IL and we had a blast! Special guests Dan Zehr from Coffee With Kenobi, organizer Tom Gross, Zak Kalina from Zeek's Comics and Games and super fan Jesse Mann all joined us at the podcast table. You'll hear our conversations with these guests plus we'll share our thoughts on how we'd like to see Disney expand Star Wars in the parks. The force is strong with this episode! Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!
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38 min
January 31, 2024 Episode 178: Voice Over Artist Mark Silverman Part 2
The voice of the Twilight Zone Tower of Terror, Mark Silverman is back for part 2 of his conversation with us. We'll hear more about his voice over work including other things he's done in the Disney parks. He also fills in as the voice for other actors and shares some more imitations with us us.
Plus our resident runner, John Redlingshafer covers the recent runDisney event at Disneyland.
Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!
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31 min