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In the second half of our conversation with Jake Freeman the author of the book The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age we find out how the Disney Studio strike had lasting effects on Walt and the company. We’ll also hear about the author who spent over a decade researching this book.

Walt and Roy were added to a nighttime show in the Magic Kingdom! We’ll give our views on the addition.

We're days away from the special screening of The Boys: The Sherman Brothers' Story at The Peoria Riverfront Museum on Saturday September 3rd. Co-director and producer Jeffery Sherman will present the documentary. He'll also give insight into the making of the movie. The Hyperion Hub is a proud sponsor. Peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for tickets. Later on Saturday September 3rd, Jeff will attend a local performance of Mary Poppins which our very own Shawn Degenhart is music directing. Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois from now till September 3rd. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com.

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The 1941 Disney Studio strike was pivotal moment in the history of the company. It unionized Disney employees for the first time but it also created division for some. The Disney Revolt: The Great Labor War of Animation's Golden Age is the first book to dive deep into this essential era in Disney history and look at all sides. We're excited to talk with author Jake Friedman in the first part of a two part conversation.

Shawn has the final installment in our summer series as he talks with Chip Joyce who's directing Mary Poppins at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Shawn is music directing the show. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. Jeff Sherman will be at the performance. He'll also make an appearance at The Peoria Riverfront Museum earlier in the day presenting the documentary The Boys: Sherman Brothers' Story he and his cousin Greg co-directed. The Hyperion Hub is a proud sponsor. peoriariverfrontmuseum.org for tickets.

All this plus, we'll reveal our favorite sidekicks. 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/

Nighttime shows, Harmonious and Enchantment are just a couple of new experiences from our most recent Walt Disney World Trip. We’ll share our thoughts on each. We'll also talk about Dancing with the Stars moving to Disney+ and what that could mean for the future of live TV on the steaming service. Plus Shawn has the next installment of our summer series. Don't forget Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Shawn is music directing. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. 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/

Genie+ has intimidated the most experienced Disney park fan. John Alois and his wife Jolie picked up tips from their recent trip to Walt Disney World. They’ll share honest thoughts along with the best ways to maximize the new service.

Shawn has his next installment on our summer series. He’s the music director for Mary Poppins playing in Peoria, Il. This week he’s chatting with the lead chimney sweeps. David Snook, Rachel Feather, Aaron Comte, and Ricky Hawkins join us on the show. Mary Poppins is playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Il August 26th-September 3rd. Purchase tickets at cornstocktheatre.com. We also have a big announcement in our Disney Views! 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/

John Redlingshafer and his family made their way east a few times the last few weeks and he's ready with few trip reports. From their World tour to Vero Beach, to Hilton Head, the Redlingshafers are having a Disney packed summer. Their trip to Walt Disney World was 2-years in the making so John's eager to share their experiences. 

The world of Disney is mourning the loss of a couple of legendary performers this week with the losses of Pat Carroll and Nichelle Nichols. We'll share our thoughts.

Shawn Degenhart has the second installment of his summer series about a local production of Mary Poppins playing at Corn Stock Theatre in Peoria, Illinois August 26th-September 3rd. He interviewed Brittany Smile (Mrs. Banks) and Andrew Harrison (Mr. Banks) this week. Purchase your tickets at cornstocktheatre.com.

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/

The Aloises are wrapping up their Walt Disney World trip "live" from the parks and resorts. We're checking in from Space 220 Restaurant inside EPCOT. We'll let you know what we think. We're also taking in a classic attraction or two from The Magic Kingdom. That and more from Walt Disney World. 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/

The Aloises are back in Walt Disney World and we're "live" from the parks. We're checking in from Moonlight Magic in Disney's Hollywood Studios, Adventureland in The Magic Kingdom and Guardians of the Galaxy from EPCOT. Do you have a topic for us? 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/

We have a packed show! Dan Z from Coffee with Kenobi joins us appropriately enough, to talk about the latest Star Wars series on Disney+ called Obi-Wan Kenobi. We'll hear the first installment of Shawn's summer series about a local production of Mary Poppins playing at Corn Stock Theater in Peoria, Illinois August 26th - September 3rd. He interviewed Chip Joyce who’s directing, Kelsey Crotz who’s playing Mary, and Clay Frankel who’s playing Bert. Shawn is music directing by the way! Listener and former guest Steve Spain has a report from his recent Adventures by Disney Disneyland Resort and Southern California Escape trip. Plus we'll talk about The Beauty and the Beast live special coming to ABC this December. Do you have a topic for us? 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/

In the second half of our conversation with Randy Cartwright, he talks about some of the iconic characters he helped to create and animate which includes Belle from Beauty and the Beast. We’ll also hear what it was like to work for the studio during the famed “Disney Renaissance” era. Plus there’s a new exhibit at the Walt Disney Family Museum dedicated to The Jungle Book. Do you have a topic for us? 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/