The Hyperion Hub

By John AloisSociety & Culture Places & Travel

The Hyperion Hub episodes

November 04, 2020 Episode 24: Michael Bowling from the Connecting with Walt Podcast
On this episode, we're talking with Disney historian, Michael Bowling. Each week, Michael along with Craig Williams, hosts the Connecting with Walt Podcast where they look at all aspects of the Disney company and remind their listeners how everything gets linked back to Walt and his inspiring ideas. 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 Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
38 min
October 28, 2020 Episode 23: Halloween
Welcome foolish mortals to our Halloween treat. This week we’re talking about the ghosts and goblins who take over Disney this time of year. You can bet we’re exploring the Haunted Mansion and with a little hocus pocus, we’ll escape the headless horseman. What are some of your favorite Disney Halloween moments? Let us know. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
28 min
October 21, 2020 Episode 22: Composer Carl Stalling
Known for its innovations, the Disney Studio blazed a trail in animation with help from people like composer, Carl Stalling. This week, we go back to the early days and Shawn Degenhart takes a close look at the man who helped create the Silly Symphonies. Side note: We talk about comic book shops in this show and John Alois mentions two local shops. We are based out of Central Illinois. Have a topic for the show? You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
18 min
October 14, 2020 Episode 21: Walt Disney Hometown Museum Creative Director Peter Whitehead
Marceline, Missouri is a magical destination for Disney fans. There, in the old Santa Fe Railroad Station, you'll find a museum dedicated to the time young Walt Disney spent his most important childhood years. Walt Disney Hometown Museum Creative Director, Peter Whitehead joins us to talk about the museum and the town Walt would remember the rest of his life. You can find more information on the museum at waltdisneymuseum.org. Have a topic for the show? You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
26 min
October 07, 2020 Episode 20: Director Robert Stevenson
We're taking a close look at someone you may not know much about. Director, Robert Stevenson helped shape the Disney company in the 1950s, '60s and '70s and he left a lasting impression. He directed such classics as Mary Poppins and Old Yeller along with many others and was Walt's top choice for the studio's biggest projects. Have a topic you'd like to hear us talk about? You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
23 min
September 30, 2020 Episode 19: Vacation Planner Stephanie Reed and Annual Pass Holder David Burke
This week we're checking in on the parks and visiting with Stephanie Reed from Magical Moments Vacations and annual pass holder, David Burke. They've both toured the parks recently and share their thoughts on the current Walt Disney World vibe. Have you visited recently? What did you think? 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 Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
23 min
September 23, 2020 Episode 18: Our Disney Fix
Disneyland is closed and Walt Disney World is operating at low capacity with limitations. But we fans are still getting our Disney fix. We'll tell you what we're doing to keep the magic going this week on The Hyperion Hub. 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 Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
18 min
September 16, 2020 Episode 17: Our Favorite Disney Resorts
Disney has created some of the best themed resorts in the world. On this week's show we share our favorites from coast to coast and all points in between. Got a hotel at the top of your list? We’d love to hear about it. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
16 min
September 09, 2020 Episode 16: Author/Educator Dr. Christopher Tremblay
Author/educator Dr. Christopher Tremblay joins us this week. Dr. Tremblay teaches a course called Walt's Pilgrimage where he and his students take a cross country trip starting at Walt Disney's Birthplace in Chicago and ending at his gravesite in Los Angeles. He shares details plus talks about the accompanying book dedicated to various locations important in Walt's life. We’d love to heard from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
25 min
September 02, 2020 Episode 15: Star Wars Podcaster and Author Dan Zehr
Today on a podcast very close by.... we bring Star Wars to the Hyperion Hub! Dan Zehr from Coffee with Kenobi and starwars.com joins us to share his favorite Star Wars memories. Dan is also a high school English teacher. Find out how he uses lessons from Star Wars in the classroom. The force is strong this week! We’d love to heard from you. You can email or send us a recorded audio message at [email protected]. Find us on social media on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries.
22 min