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The Hyperion Hub episodes

June 29, 2022 Episode 104: Animator Randy Cartwright Part 1
Randy Cartwright has spent the better part of six decades in Disney Animation. He worked with legends in the 1970s, through the renaissance period, all the way to today. He shares his stories of what it was like helping to create most of the major films at the studio over that time. He also talks about what the studio was like during that '80s reimagining phase. Plus Disney is offering a trip around the world to all their them parks in a Private Jet Adventure. Save those pennies! In the meantime, 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/
27 min
June 22, 2022 Episode 103: Dayton Disneyana Report from Joseph Zakrzewski
Loyal listener Joseph Zakrzewski has a detailed trip report about the recent Dayton Disneyana event in Dayton, Ohio. There were Disney celebrities and plenty of merchandise on hand. Proceeds of the event went towards Pirate Packs which is a non profit organization helping to meet the nutritional needs of children. We'll also discus Disney Imagineering delaying their move to Lake Nona, Florida. 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/
29 min
June 15, 2022 Episode 102: Walt's Pilgrimage
Dr. Christopher Tremblay is back on our show to talk about Walt’s Pilgrimage, the course he teaches through Lee Honors College at Western Michigan University. This week, we’re meeting up with Dr. Tremblay and his students as they travel across country studying the life of Walt Disney. For more information on Dr. Tremblay, listen to episode 16 of The Hyperion Hub. https://anchor.fm/johnalois/episodes/Episode-16-AuthorEducator-Dr--Christopher-Tremblay-ejbgmr 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/
16 min
June 08, 2022 Episode 101: Catching Up On Our Disney Views
We're catching up on news from the parks including a Lion King show coming to Disneyland and a tweak to the one in Walt Disney World. She-Hulk: Attorney at Law is heading to Disney+ and our own courtroom expert, John R offers his judgment. We'll talk about Star Wars Celebration in Anaheim and summer season trip planning. That and more this week! 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/
21 min
June 01, 2022 Episode 100: 100(ish) Things We Love About Disney
We’re celebrating our 100th episode by listing the top 100, or so, things we love about Disney. From our favorite movies to our top podcasts and all points in between. Let us know if we missed some of your favorites. Thanks to all who've met up with us at The Hub over the past 99 episodes! Here's to many more! 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/
39 min
May 25, 2022 Episode 99: Shawn's Special Project
Shawn Degenhart shares details of his big Disney project! He started working on a study score book from the animated classic, Cinderella back in 2015 and now he's finalizing plans and ready to publish. He'll share the backstory of what it's taken to get to this point. Plus we'll look ahead at the upcoming theatrical releases from Disney in 2022. 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/
25 min
May 18, 2022 Episode 98: Producer/Author Greg Ehrbar Part 2
In the second half of our conversation with Greg Ehrbar, we'll hear all about Mouse Tracks: The Story of Walt Disney Records which is one of the more popular Disney books in the last twenty years. As one of the authors, Greg shares unique backstage stories of what it was like in the early days of Disney records. He'll also talk about how many of those voices we know from the films and parks were heard in other cartoons and on other storybook records. Plus we'll discuss Marvel Studios' newest hit, Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. 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/
26 min
May 11, 2022 Episode 97: Producer/Author Greg Ehrbar Part 1
Prolific writer and producer Greg Ehrbar meets up with us this week to talk about his amazing and very busy career. Greg has worked in more areas of the Disney company than he can list. He's a two-time Grammy-nominated and Addy-winning freelance writer with over three decades of stories to share. Plus John R - self proclaimed germaphobe - is thrilled with the new touchless drink dispensers in WDW! 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/
40 min
May 04, 2022 Episode 96: Genie+ with Vacation Planner David Zanolla Part 2
Time for the second half of our conversation with David Zanolla from Out the Door Travel. We'll talk about the benefits of Genie+. We'll also discuss if we think it'll change at all in the next few months or year. Also Disney+ has a new show called Sketchbook for animation fans everywhere. 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/
23 min
April 27, 2022 Episode 95: Genie+ with Vacation Planner David Zanolla Part 1
With the summer travel season on the horizon, it's time to learn all about Genie, Genie+ and Lightning Lane. We've invited vacation planner, David Zanolla from Out the Door Travel to teach us about the new system for the American Disney theme parks. We'll look at the process, the prices, the benefits, and the hiccups that are associated with it. We also pay tribute to actress Estelle Harris who was the iconic voice of Mrs. Potato Head from Disney/PIXAR'S Toy Story series. 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/ instagram.com/hyperion_hub/?hl=en https://twitter.com/hubhyperion?lang=en
27 min