The Hyperion Hub

By John AloisSociety & Culture Places & Travel

The Hyperion Hub episodes

April 07, 2021 Episode 44: Would You Rather
This week we’re playing “Would You Rather” - Disney style. What snacks would you rather eat? Where would you rather stay? Would you rather float on the Seven Seas Lagoon or fly in the highway in the sky? Play along with us. Plus, start stretching! We’ll tell you about the 2021 runDisney Virtual Series. 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.
24 min
March 31, 2021 Episode 43: Author/Creator Jason Surrell
Jason Surrell’s career truly is a Cinderella story. From The Disney College Program all the way to Imagineering, Jason has worked on some of our favorite attractions. He joins us this week to share some of his best memories at Disney and to talk about his current role as Executive Creative Director at Storyland Studios. Plus we’ll tell you about the Ear For Each Other Facebook group that’s helping furloughed Cast Members. 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
March 24, 2021 Episode 42: Sarah Ashman Gillespie
Disney Legend Howard Ashman was destined to created memorable musicals. As a child, he never passed up a chance to entertain his family in his homemade Baltimore theater. One of those audience members from his early stage days joins us this week. Fresh off the Don Hahn documentary, "Howard," Sarah Ashman Gillespie shares stories about her brother and his amazing accomplishments as the lyricist on such classics as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. The team reveals their favorite Howard Ashman songs as well. 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.
28 min
March 17, 2021 Episode 41: The History of Disney Video Games
Disney extends their stories and allows us to experience new adventures through their video games. This week we relive our childhood as we look at the history of Disney gaming. We're also talking about the big news to come out of the recent shareholder's meeting. Have a favorite Disney video game or any 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
March 10, 2021 Episode 40: Disney Films Through the Decades with Tim Sandifer
Disney fan Tim Sandifer has decided to watch every theatrically released film and blog about it. He joins us this week with a recap of the 1930s through the 1970s and shares his highlights, and surprises. Also, Disney is working on a new anthology series that has us excited. 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.
48 min
March 03, 2021 Episode 39: Disneyland vs Walt Disney World Attractions
This week we compare similar attractions from both coasts. Find out who we think has the better Haunted Mansion, Space, and Splash Mountains and all points in between. Plus we'll tell you how you can sweat to the Disney oldies. 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.
24 min
February 24, 2021 Episode 38: An Introvert's Guide to the Parks with Tom Weber
Disney theme parks are notoriously crowded, a fact that can make some people uncomfortable. This week we talk with self-proclaimed introvert, Tom Weber, who shares some secrets that help him enjoy the parks with his family. Also, John Alois talks about the recent Walt Family Museum virtual event he attended. 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
February 17, 2021 Episode 37: Disney Legend Rolly Crump and Wife Marie
Walt Disney had a knack for shifting talented people into roles they didn't even know they could do. Enter Disney Legend Rolly Crump who was pulled from animation and pushed into theme park Imagineering. Rolly spent more than forty-years at the company, working on some of Disney's most iconic attractions including The Haunted Mansion and It's a Small World. He and his lovely wife, Marie join the show this week. The team also discusses their favorite Small World countries. 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
February 10, 2021 Episode 36: December WDW Trip Report
Co-host John Redlingshafer and his family share a trip report from their recent visit to Walt Disney World. Plus the team discusses their top animated and live action Disney films. Got a show idea? 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
February 03, 2021 Episode 35: Podcaster Deni Sunderly From The Dis
Where are the best places to eat in the Walt Disney World theme parks? We’re calling in foodie expert Deni Sunderly from The Dis and its popular podcasting network of shows to give us tips on where to find the best food in the parks. Hope you’re hungry! It’s an epic show stuffed with delicious info. Plus the team dreams of the best place to sleep one night in WDW. Got a show idea? 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.
50 min