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The Hyperion Hub episodes

August 25, 2021 Episode 64: Disney's Hilton Head Island Resort Trip Report
We have a nontraditional trip report this week from Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort. John Redlingshafer and his crew spent a few days on the South Carolina sand and he shares some of their vacation highlights. Plus Donald encounters a new scene in Mickey's PhilharMagic in the Disney Parks. 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.
20 min
August 18, 2021 Episode 63: WWII Historian and Walt Disney Family Museum Curator Kent Ramsey
On December 8, 1941 U.S. Army troops arrived at the Disney Studio Lot in Burbank, CA and requisitioned over half the property. From that moment till the end of the war, majority of the work Disney put out was in service to the war effort. The Walt Disney Studios and World War II - The Special exhibit featured at The Walt Disney Family Museum in San Francisco looks at many aspects from those years and the contributions from the Studio. Exhibit curator, Kent Ramsey joins us this week with his unique perspective on what it took to create such a tribute. The Museum has upcoming many events on the calendar you'll want to check out at waltdisney.org. 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.
31 min
August 11, 2021 Episode 62: Live from Downtown Disney and the Disneyland Resort
We're taking a quick trip to the Disneyland Resort! John Alois reports from Downtown Disney and the hotels on property. It's a beautiful day at Disneyland! 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.
15 min
August 04, 2021 Episode 61: Movies Based On Attractions
We love it when the rides come to life! This week we're talking about all the Disney films based on theme park attractions. Some are among our favorite movies and some are simply better when experienced in the parks. Plus Scarlett Johansson is suing Disney because of the option to watch Black Widow on Disney+. What could this mean for the direct to streaming platform moving forward? 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.
22 min
July 28, 2021 Episode 60: Retired Imagineer Jim Sarno Part 2
In the second half of our conversation with former Imagineer Jim Sarno, we hear stories about his great friend, fellow Imagineer and legend Harriet Burns. Jim also recalls what it was like to work on the 1983 redesign of Disneyland's Fantasyland and much 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.
25 min
July 21, 2021 Episode 59: Retired Imagineer Jim Sarno Part 1
In the mid 1970s Disney was looking towards new horizons in their theme parks. A new world's fair concept was in development for Walt Disney World with the unique EPCOT Center and Fantasyland in Disneyland was getting reimagined. Jim Sarno was in the middle of it all and shares his Imagineering stories with us in part one of this two part series. Plus the Monsters are back at work on Disney+! 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.
32 min
July 14, 2021 Episode 58: Documentary Director, Producer Ted Thomas Part 2
How do you lead a creative life? Filmmaker and producer Ted Thomas tries to answer that question every time he approaches his documentary subjects. It just so happens many of his subjects are among the most creative artists Disney has ever had. In the second part of our two part conversion, Ted talks about his filmmaking process. He also shares more stories of his his father Frank and his legacy as an incredible Disney storyteller. Plus, it's Disneyland's birthday. The guys ponder what the Disney company would be today without it and it's not good. 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.
26 min
July 07, 2021 Episode 57: Documentary Director, Producer Ted Thomas Part 1
Ted Thomas is an accomplished documentary director and producer of such films as Frank and Ollie and Walt and El Grupo. He's also the son of Disney Legend Frank Thomas and this week he joins us at The Hub to share stories about growing up in Southern California with a Dad who worked for Walt Disney and how that influenced his career. We'll also talk about the famous animation group Frank was a part of called "Disney's Nine Old Men". 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.
30 min
June 30, 2021 Episode 56: Trip Report Part 2
We're closing out John Alois' trip report from Walt Disney World this week. You'll hear his take on the Disney Skyliner, Riviera, and those big metal structures sticking out of the World Showcase Lagoon. We'll talk about the hits and misses. Plus, as we get ready for the 4th of July, we're discussing The American Adventure. 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.
27 min
June 23, 2021 Episode 55: Trip Report Part 1
We're looking back at John Alois' family trip to Walt Disney World from a couple of weeks ago. This was their first time inside Galaxy's Edge and Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway and you'll hear his first impressions. What's the mood of the Cast Members and guests as restrictions are lifted in the parks? We have a firsthand account. Plus the fireworks are returning on both coasts! 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.
29 min