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Episode 267: Author/Blogger AJ Wolfe Part 1

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2025/11/12

✨ From blogging about the best Disney restaurants to exploring what it means to love the parks at every stage of life, AJ Wolfe has shaped the Disney fan community in countless ways.She’s a writer, journalist, speaker, entrepreneur, and media creator — and she’s our guest this week on The Hyperion Hub!We’re diving into her New York Times best seller, Disney Adults: Exploring and Falling in Love with a Magical Subculture.Find her book here!Disney Adults | the disney food blogPlus, we’ll share details

00:21:17

Episode 266: Walt Disney World 2000 Part 3

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2025/11/05

Our June 2000 trip to Walt Disney World comes to an end but not before another visit to Magic Kingdom. Join us as we take in some classic and extinct attractions including The Legend of the Lion King in the Fantasyland Theater. We also spend some time away from the parks enjoying dinner at ‘Ohana at the Polynesian Resort.🎉It’s 2000! 🎉🎶Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand — this week on The Hyperion Hub!🎙️Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or

00:43:30

Episode 265: Walt Disney World 2000 Part 2

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2025/10/29

Our trip through time continues this week as we listen back to Walt Disney World from the year 2000. On this episode, John and Jolie are in Disney/MGM Studios which was both a theme park and working studio. There was a tram tour that took guests past film props and showed behind the scenes magic of movie making. You’ll hear audio clips from favorites like Muppet Vision 3D and The Great Movie Ride!Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a

00:59:17

Episode 264: Walt Disney World 2000 Part 1

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2025/10/22

✨ We’re taking a trip through time! Hop in our audio time machine as we head back 25-years to when the millennium was brand new! Through vintage recordings, we’re visiting Walt Disney World in the year 2000 — when John and Jolie took their first trip together. Ride along on attractions long since gone from Magic Kingdom and EPCOT, and learn about their history.🎉It’s 2000! 🎉🎶Celebrate the Future Hand in Hand — this week on The Hyperion Hub!🎙️Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John

00:21:08

Episode 263: D23 Studio Tour with Joseph Zakrzewski

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2025/10/15

Friend of the show and correspondent Joseph Zakrzewski joins us this week with a very special report! ✨Joseph recently toured the legendary Disney Studio Lot as part of a D23 event — walking the same halls Walt Disney once walked and even stepping inside his historic office. Plus Soarin’ over Chicago? We’ll talk about Flyover this week on The Hyperion Hub!For more information about Flyover visit experienceflyover.com.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from

00:20:10

Episode 262: Catching Up With Our Disney Views

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2025/10/08

We have a slew of topics to cover this week!👑 Who will be the next Disney CEO? We share our thoughts.🌐 Spaceship Earth is finally reopening!🎉 Special Disney events are happening all around the country — from the Walt Disney Family Museum to the Walt Disney Birthplace.💃 It’s Disney Night on Dancing with the Stars! We reveal what songs we’d choose if we were on the show!So lace up those dancing shoes, get those high kicks ready, and join us as we waltz to The Hyperion Hub! 💫Hosts John Alois,

00:21:20

Episode 261: Matt Parrish from the 3028 Podcast Part 2

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2025/10/01

Matt Parrish from the 3028 Podcast is back with us on The Hyperion Hub this week. He talks about his passion for history and how he applies it to his show. We also have a fun lightning round of Disney favorites. John, John and Shawn reflect on the sad news of Gino, the beloved silverback gorilla from Disney’s Animal Kingdom. Hear what former Imagineer Joe Rohde had to say about Gino’s legacy. 🦍💚Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would

00:20:27

Episode 260: Matt Parrish from the 3028 Podcast Part 1

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2025/09/24

This week on The Hyperion Hub, we welcome fellow podcaster Matt Parrish! 🌟 You may know him from the long-running Wedway Radio. Now he’s diving deep into Disney history, theme parks and pop culture alongside Kevin Quigley on The 3028 Podcast. We’ll even chat about the story behind that unique name!Plus, we’re thrilled to talk about the upcoming Leslie Iwerks documentary on Disneyland, streaming soon on Disney+. 🎬🏰Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from

00:29:57

The Hyperion Hub Episode 259: Park Announcements From...

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2025/09/17

🎙️Park news alert! 🏰 Destination D23 from Walt Disney World brought plenty of updates-from a brand new Walt Disney animatronic coming to the Carousel of Progress to more details on the highly anticipated Villains themed land at Magic Kingdom, plus a fresh rebrand for an overseas park and more!John Redlingshafer shares a story from his Adventures by Disney trip involving Cast Member magic. ✨Thanks for joining us at The Hyperion Hub!✨Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would

00:24:50

Episode 258: Disney Through The Decades - The 1970s

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2025/09/10

🕰️Turing back the clock to the grooviest decade - the 1970s.✌️Bell bottoms, disco balls and funkadelic sounds were everywhere. The decade also brought us Disney’s second theme park and a whole new world in Florida. 🎥At the movies, the mouse dominated animation but saw far out challenges in live action leaving many at the company to wonder, “What would Walt do?”🌟We’ll also discuss the new Oswald the Lucky Rabbit project. Right on!We think you’re really out of sight for joining us at the groovy

00:38:21

Episode 257: Retired Executive Lighting Designer Ken...

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2025/09/03

In the second half of our conversation with former executive lighting designer Ken Lennon, he shares insights into his career which brought him to Disney Parks around the world. He also tells the fascinating story about lighting Cars Land in Disney California Adventure. Plus, John, John and Shawn have details about a big event coming to Marceline, MO. The Dreaming Tree Gala at the Disney Family Farm takes place in a couple of weeks. Visit waltdisneymuseum.org.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and

00:34:25

Episode 256: Retired Executive Lighting Designer Ken...

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2025/08/27

He paints with light and shadow but his canvas isn’t on a traditional easel. 🎨💡Former Imagineer and lighting designer Ken Lennon has helped light scenes, attractions and lands in Disney Parks across the globe. 🌟Hear how he got his start, what inspired him and how his work continues to brighten the Disney experience for guests worldwide.Thanks for meeting up with us at The Hyperion Hub!Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded

00:30:42

Episode 255: Disneyland vs Walt Disney World Attractions

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2025/08/20

🎙️It’s showtime and showdown time! We’re putting Disneyland and Walt Disney World head to head in the ultimate attraction debate! Disney fans have gone back and forth for decades and we’re ready to settle it… or maybe stir up more debates.Plus we’ll discuss the future of the Marvel Cinematic Universe.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

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Episode 254: Musician Michael Mastroianni

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2025/08/13

🎶Talented multi-instrumentalist and vocalist Michael Mastroianni joins us this week. Guests can hear him tickling the keys all over Walt Disney World including at the iconic Hoop-Dee-Doo Musical Revue at Fort Wilderness Resort and Campground. This music director, composer and orchestrator shares his story that began in musical theater. 🎭 Visit mastromjm.com for more information on Michael.Also on this episode, we’ll discuss the fantastic upgrades coming to the Animation Courtyard at Disney’s

00:40:35

Episode 253: 2025 Summer Trips Wrap-Up

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2025/08/06

Join Shawn and John as they share highlights and magical moments from their recent adventures to Disneyland and Walt Disney World! From classic attractions to unexpected surprises, it’s a coast-to-coast Disney parks trip recap.Plus a little history on Donald Duck soft-drinks once proudly bottled in Peoria, IL. 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

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Episode 252: Adventures By Disney - Southern...

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2025/07/30

John Redlingshafer's Adventures By Disney trip to Southern California culminates at Disneyland! But before they get to Walt’s park, a few memorable stops at the Walt Disney Studio, the Disney Archives and Disney Imagineering!Then, finally they visit Disneyland for the first time! Get a feel for the parks with audio from Disneyland and Disney California Adventure! John wraps up his travel log with some final thoughts.Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from

00:28:53

Episode 251: Adventures By Disney - Southern...

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2025/07/23

Hooray for Hollywood and the Redlingshafers! John and his family begin their Adventures by Disney trip in Southern California. Highlights include visits to Disney’s El Capitan Theater, Walt’s Barn in Griffith Park where a surprise guest made an appearance and the famous Tam O’Shanter restaurant.That and more this week!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

00:02:32

BONUS: Disneyland's 70th!

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2025/07/17

Happy 70th Anniversary to Disneyland!

00:24:25

Episode 250: Adventures By Disney Overview - Southern...

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2025/07/16

John Redlingshafer and his family are heading out west and visiting Disneyland for the first time. This week John previews his Adventures by Disney trip from Hollywood!Happy 70th Disneyland!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.

00:36:13

Episode 249: Author and Former Imagineer Chris...

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2025/07/09

Author and former Imagineer Chris Merritt joins us again this week to talk about a new Disneyland coffee table book he and Disney Legend Don Hahn co-wrote. The Happiest Place on Earth: The Incredible Story of Walt Disney’s Disneyland will be available July 15, 2025. Preorder at PenguinRandomHouse.comChris reveals some secrets about Disneyland. He also shares his personal feelings about working on the book. The park is very special to him as his parents worked there in the 1960s and he worked there

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