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December 14, 2022 Episode 128: 2022 Year In Review
It's our year in review episode! Let's look back at a fantastic 2022 at The Hyperion Hub by hearing clips from all of our guests listed below. We met a large number of wonderful Disney fans, authors, artists and contributors and learned so much from them all this year. We're happy you've joined us! We'll also share some laughs with our annual blooper reel. We'd like to say a special thank you to our wonderful audience. We'll return in 2023 and hope to meet back up with you at The Hyperion Hub!
Our Guests in Order of Appearance: Bill Cotter, Tao Nguyen, Dan Zehr, Dr. Jeff Barnes, Steve Spain, Joshua Spacht, JB Kaufman, John Morris, Clara Degenhart, David Zanolla, Greg Ehrbar, Dr. Christopher Tremblay, Anthony Helms, Grace Filpi, Brian Hagenbarth, Randy Cartwright, Jolie Alois, Evan Alois, Tara Alois, Family from North Carolina we met in Walt Disney World, Jake Friedman, Kelsey Crotz, Clayton Frankel, Brittany Smile, Andrew Harrison, Jenny Morris and Sydney Abdnour, Aaron Wargo, Rachel Feather, Ricky Hawkins, David Snook, Jeffrey Sherman, Joseph Zakrzewski, Derric Johnson, Jeff Baham, Didier Ghez, and Pete Carney
This episode is dedicated to Spencer Bacus (1994-2018) #shinelikespencer Be a bright light in the world. Shine with your gifts, talent, heart.
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2 hr 6 min
December 07, 2022 Episode 127: A Very Disney Christmas
It's the 30th anniversary of The Muppet Christmas Carol! Shawn fondly looks back at this holiday classic. John A shares the story of Walt's first Christmas at Disneyland. Find out how some of the festivities took place under the big top. John R is exploring holidays around the World... Showcase.
Plus INDY IS BACK! We finally got to see the new trailer for the upcoming Indiana Jones and the Dial of Destiny!
Spend the holidays with your friends at The Hyperion Hub.
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24 min
November 30, 2022 Episode 126: Our Disney Wishlist
We’re discussing our Disney Wishlist. Everything from what we’d love to see in the parks, to Disney+ and more! We’re also talking about the Disney beloved tradition of the Candlelight Processional and some of the big names narrating this year. Shawn and John A were on Coffee with Kenobi with Dan Zehr this past week. Check out Episode 585 to hear our thoughts on the season finale of Star Wars: Andor.
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28 min
November 23, 2022 Episode 125: Live Stream Host Pete Carney from Adventures By CARNEY
We're on an adventure this week with live streamer Pete Carney. Ever since this former New Yorker moved to Orlando a few years ago, he's enjoyed bringing his live audience with him to Walt Disney World. You can catch Pete live from Disney and other spots around the country on his YouTube channel, Adventures by CARNEY. Check it outl https://www.youtube.com/@AdventuresByCARNEY. We had a blast with this conversation as Pete is pure energy. He also has a wonderful message.
Plus, there's a new CEO at the Disney Company and a new cruise ship on the way.
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35 min
November 16, 2022 Episode 124: Disney Details
When it comes to details, not many entertainment companies do it better than Disney. We’re talking about the finer points of storytelling on attractions in the parks to classic backgrounds in animated films. From hidden Mickeys to not so easily spotted Easter eggs, Disney doesn’t overlook the little things.
Plus we pay tribute to Disney Legend Alice Davis. 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/
19 min
November 09, 2022 Episode 123: Walt Disney and the House Un-American Activities Committee
The Cold War was heating up in 1947 and the red scare had taken hold of America. The House Un-American Activities Committee was assembled to seek out possible suspects with ties to the communist party. As a prominent filmmaker in Hollywood Walt Disney was called to testify. John Redlingshafer takes a deep dive into this unique moment in Disney history.
Plus, recent headlines indicating Disney's upcoming live-action Hercules will be "more experimental" and "inspired by TikTok" have some of us wondering what that means exactly.
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26 min
November 02, 2022 Episode 122: Author-Historian Didier Ghez
With over thirty titles to his credit, Didier Ghez is a prolific historian in the world of Disney. His latest book, The Origins of Walt Disney's True-Life Adventures takes a deep look into Walt's award winning documentary series from the 1940s and 1950s. Didier's thirst for knowledge began at an early age in his native country of France and it's lead him to the position of board president of the Hyperion Historical Alliance, a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation of Disney history.
In Our Disney Views, we'll talk about EPCOT's nighttime show, Harmoneous. Are the big barges going away?
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38 min
October 26, 2022 Episode 121: Jeff Baham from Doombuggies.com
For a quarter of a century, Haunted Mansion fans have had a chilling corner of the internet to call their own. Doombuggies.com is celebrating it's 25th anniversary this Halloween and we're frightfully happy to have the website's creator on the show. Jeff Baham returns to talk about the site's early days and share some of his favorite memories. Now, heed this warning: The Hyperion Hub will materialize only if you remain safely seated with your hands, arms, feet and legs inside.
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39 min
October 19, 2022 Episode 120: Catching Up with Our Views On Disney News
Several topics to talk about this week. We're covering fun at the parks, Marvel, Star Wars, rumors, price hikes, all-time favorite Disney Halloween costumes and more.
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26 min
October 12, 2022 Episode 119: Founder of the Voices of Liberty Derric Johnson Part 2
Founding father of the Voices of Liberty, Derric Johnson is back with us for the second half of our conversation with him. He shares what it was like performing at the American Adventure in the early days of EPCOT (Center).
Plus, the bold renegade who carves a "Z" with his blade has appeared on Disney+. Zorro, the 1950's TV show is now streaming! Does that mean we'll see more classic content added to service? Let's hope so! Wild adventures await on this week's exciting episode of The Hyperion Hub!
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27 min