The Hyperion Hub

Your meeting place for all things Disney.

The Hyperion Hub is a society podcast hosted by John Alois, with 320 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

John Alois hosts The Hyperion Hub, a society show with 320 episodes published.

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  Episode #310

  Episode 310: Author/Historian Jim Fanning Part 1

  Sep 30, 202635 minS1

  ✨A premier resource on Disney history, Jim Fanning has authored books like The Disney Book - A Celebration of the World of Disney and Drawing 100 years of Disney Wonder. He’s written articles for D23 and The Hollywood Reporter and he’s helped produce many Disney documentaries. This week he chats with us and shares his story—from being a Disney fan at an early age to making his dream of working with the company a reality. Check out his website jim-fanning.com to see all of his projects. Plus, Shawn and John tackle that age-old question: What’s the one (or several) thing(s) you never forget when packing for a Disney trip? Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!

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  Episode #309

  Episode 309: On Location at High School Band Invitational

  Sep 23, 202615 minS1

  The whole gang is back! Life is busy so John, Shawn and John are taking advantage of being in the same room on location at a high school band competition this week. They’re announcing the 38th Annual Washington Community High School Band Invitational in Washington, IL and hosting Episode 309. They’ll discuss Walt’s love of marching bands and share their own favorite band memories. Also, Disney pairs characters with NFL teams! This week on the Hyperion Hub! Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion file:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

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  Episode #307

  Episode 308: Podcaster Jen Sopchockchai Bankard - Lucas Museum

  Sep 16, 202636 minS1

  The beautiful new Lucas Museum of Narrative Art opens soon and we’re sitting down with someone who’s already had a chance to visit. Museum member Jen Sopchockchai Bankard shares her first impressions-and they are great. This place isn’t just for Star Wars fans. Jen is a professor at the University of Southern California and a podcaster for the The Long Take Review, where four college professors talk film — providing insight, not assigning homework. Plus more people are watching Marvel on Disney+ than ever before as the world prepares for Avengers: Doomsday. Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion file:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

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  Episode #306

  Episode 306: Walt Disney's Carousel of Progress.

  Sep 9, 202625 minS1

  There’s a great big beautiful today because we’re talking about a classic Disney attraction. We’re taking a spin and doing a deep dive on Walt Disney’s Carousel of Progress. From its earliest roots in New York, to stops in California and Florida. We’ll also look ahead to its future. Plus we’ll discuss our favorite Sherman Brother’s Disney song NOT from Mary Poppins. Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion file:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

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  Episode #305

  Episode 305: Author Ken Bruce - Enchanted Tiki Room Book Part 2

  Sep 2, 202639 minS1

  ️It’s showtime once again!Author and animator Ken Bruce is back to chat about Walt Disney’s Enchanted Tiki Room and his book, Before the Birds Sang Words . This week, Ken shares some of his most interesting discoveries from researching the book—and explains why this groundbreaking attraction changed the theme park industry forever. Purchase the book at tikiroom63.com. Plus, we share our list of should be Disney Legends. Welcome to The Hyperion Hub, you lucky people you, If we weren't in the show starting right away, we'd be in the audience too! Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at podcast@thehyperionhub.com. Find us on social media. The Hyperion Hub is not affiliated with the Walt Disney Company or its subsidiaries. https://www.facebook.com/profile.php/?id=100063622463796 https://www.instagram.com/hyperion_hub/ https://twitter.com/i/flow/login?redirect_after_login=%2FHubHyperion file:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

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