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The Hyperion Hub episodes

March 22, 2023 Episode 138: 2023 Disney Madness Tournament
It’s time for our 2nd annual Disney Madness Tournament! Find the bracket on our social media pages and follow along! Feel free to make your picks. We have 4-regions with categories ranging from rides, to snacks, to shows and resorts. Find out who will have their one shinning moment!
We're also talking about the late great Disney Legend, Rolly Crump. We had the pleasure of speaking with Rolly and his wonderful wife Marie back on Episode 37. He was an inspirational Imagineer and artist.
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43 min
March 15, 2023 Episode 137: Animator Philo Barnhart
Disney animation is in Philo Barnhart’s DNA. His parents met at the studio in the 1940s and Philo would eventually work at Disney on classics such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. John Alois sat down with Philo recently at Peoria Con in Peoria, Il. Also, the Hub team shares their hopes for the next Disney CEO.
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30 min
March 08, 2023 Episode 136: Disney Legend Burny Mattinson
We're celebrating the life of Disney Legend Burny Mattinson who passed away recently. He spent 70-years at the company starting in 1953! He was beloved by many. We'll share what friends and co-workers had to say about this Legend.
Disney is bringing Rogers The Musical to the stage! We'll let you know all about it. Plus we'll preview the upcoming shareholder's meeting and the 2nd Annual Disney Film Fest coming to Peoria, Illinois!
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16 min
March 01, 2023 Episode 135: Character Dining
When it comes to character dining, Disney provides many options. We’ll talk about all the current offerings in Walt Disney World and Disneyland and tell you some of our favorite locations. Plus an update on Genie+.
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31 min
February 22, 2023 Episode 134: Thrilling Attractions
Thrills and chills are taking hold of this episode. We’re talking about Disney’s most thrilling attractions. We’ll let you know our favorites and why they’re at the top of the list. Plus an update on Storyliving by Disney.
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17 min
February 14, 2023 Episode 133: Valentines Day Special Part 2
In the second half of our conversation with our Disney couples, Kristen and Kurt Pfeifer and Julia Locus-Baham and Jeff Baham we hear about the biggest highlights from their big Disney wedding days.
Plus the team finds their rhythm in time to discuss Disney Love Songs. That and more on this week’s Hyperion Hub! We'd love to hear from you! You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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/
24 min
February 08, 2023 Episode 132: Valentines Day Special Part 1
Love is in the air for our Valentine’s Day special shows. The birds are chirping. Romantic music is playing and Cupid has his arrow sharpened as we’re talking with two love crazed couples who found ways to incorporate their love of Disney into their wedding days. Kristen and Kurt Pfeifer and Julia Locus-Baham and Jeff Baham join us to share their Disney wedding stories. You may remember Jeff and Kristen from the long running Mousetalgia podcast.
Who are the best Disney couples? The team shares their top choices. That and more on this week’s love struck edition of The Hyperion Hub!
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34 min
February 01, 2023 Episode 131: Catching Up On Our Disney Views
Every so often, we like to catch up on what's happening in the Disney world. This week we're talking Disney100 - 100 years of Wonder. The anniversary celebration is taking over the parks and the traveling archive exhibit opens soon in Philadelphia. We'll also chat about RunDisney, Coco on Broadway and the market value of water from a recent extinct attraction. That and more this week on The Hyperion Hub!
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27 min
January 25, 2023 Episode 130: S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars Vendor Interviews
John Alois had the pleasure of talking with many of the vendors at the recent S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars event at Washington Community High School in Washington, Illinois. He spoke with creative artists, writers and local businesses. We encourage you to look up the folks below and consider supporting their work.
Palmer Snell - Zeek’s Comics and Games
https://www.zeekscomicsandgames.com/
Christa Kuster - Hearts Adorned Designs
https://www.heartsadorned.com/contact-jaunt
Ross Hollebon - fanthatracks.com
Camron Johnson - Author/Illustrator
http://www.camronjohnson.com/
Jeremy Berkley - Pop Culture Artist
http://www.berkleycc.com/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ
Olivia J Bennett - Author
https://www.amazon.com/stores/Olivia-J-Bennett/author/B077625K5X?ref=ap_rdr&store_ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=true
J. Lawson - Author
https://authorjlawson.com/
Martin Mathews - Author
https://martinmatthewswrites.com/
Andy Zach - Author
https://www.andyzach.net/
Plus, it’s the end of an era as Splash Mountain in Walt Disney World has takes its final ride.
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30 min
January 18, 2023 Episode 129: S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars Live Event
S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars is an annual event in Washington, Il focused on the areas of science, technology, engineering, the arts, and mathematics. We were proud to be a part of S.T.E.A.M. Into Star Wars 2023! We recorded this episode in front of a live audience at Washington Community High School. Our guests included lead organizer Tom Gross, Coffee With Kenobi's Dan Zehr and special drawing winner Wyatt Briney.
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41 min