Around the Hub presented by WDWNT

Our host is joined by his friends and family for the first time ever. Patrick's wife Shayna Hackett (the odds on favorite), joins college buddy John Kozempel, friend and runDisney enthusiast Jeremie DeWitt, with returning awesome WIGS member Courtney Bruch on Season 6 Episode 13 (recorded 9/12/2018).  Our panel tackles the end of "a bugs land" making way for a new MARVEL land at Disney California Adventure.  Has our panel ever been to the Swan and Dolphin? Will they when the new tower premieres at the resort? We follow up on some Kingdom Hearts news to go along side our panel's opinions on a possible Disney Channel shared cinematic universe.  One lucky panelist gets to talk about Disney On Ice for the first time in Around The Hub's history.  Our final two contestants design their best Marvel attraction for DCA. Join an exciting conversation on this week's friends and family showdown. Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news. Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Returning veteran Tyler Mann is joined by new comers Christopher Schmidt, Matthew Soberman, and Rob Whiteside. Spaceship Earth is undergoing a refurbishment, we do we expect? What do we want?  Season 6 Episode 12 (recorded 8/29/2018) has all our Spaceship Earth opinions plus the early start of Mickey's Not So Scary Halloween Party and the Tropcial Hideway coming to Disneyland. Our panel breaks down some of the food offerings coming around the Walt Disney World Resort for the Halloween season. Can our panelist survive our most confusing final round ever? Tune in to find out. Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news.   Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

We're gonna Wreck It! The latest trailer for Wreck It Ralph hit and we break it down. Plus, we talk all about the Mouse's 90th anniversary.  Season 6 Episode 11 (recorded 8/15/2018) has the debut of Laurel Levine from our YouTube show Drawn From The Vault. Joining her are her husband, Ron D'anna, Ashley Jasmer and Pete Carney. Beyond the big guy's birthday our panel takes on the secret menus popping up around Walt Disney World, Passholder exclusive merchandise and The Rock showing us the backside of water on the Jungle Cruise set. Our final two panelists will have to build their own secret menu at a counter service of their choice. Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news.   Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Getting Wiggy With It!  Season 6 Episode 10 (recorded 8/1/2018) brings us a battle of the WIGS! That's right all our wonderful Patrons (Become a WIGS member) do battle on the Hub! Our panelists are WDWNT Mega Fans: Courtney Bruch, Doug Rosenthal, Elijah Maguire and Daniel Harwell. This week we took a long hard look at the upcoming (at the time) Food and Wine Festival. We touch on the disappearance of the Monte Cristo from Toy Story Land as well as the sauces at Chicken Guy. Here on the hub we let you know: Food rocks! Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news.   Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

This weeks episode brings us: CHICKEN GUY and so called Magic Panels. Season 6 Episode 9 was recorded on 6/20/2018. If features Alison Shih, Ashley Jasmer, Theresa Myers and Kyle Forbes. In addition to dissecting the Chicken Guy announcement our panelists take on new floats for Paint The Night, the new head of Pixar and Duffy the Bear getting a new friend. In our final round our two panelists will pitch us a new film in the Star Wars universe. Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news.   Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

It’s Season 6 Episode 8 recorded on 6/13/2018. We continue to break in some new panelists as Patrick is joined by Nathan Hartman, Tyler Mann, Jesse DeRosa and Pete Carney. On the docket for this episode: GLAMPING at Animal Kingdom, Awesome Mix Live debuting at EPCOT. We talk Funko POPs, Kingdom Hearts and upcoming films. Plus our final two panelists will be planning our crazy game Grim Grinning Ghosts. Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news.   Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. We will be featuring panelists from around the WDWNT team talking about all the latest Disney news. It’s Season 6 Episode 7 yeah 7 recorded on 5/31. Four new to the network panelists discuss the latest (at the time of recording) news. We bring up the blazing Maleficent float, the quiet Whispering Canyon and so much more. Come take a trip Around The Hub.  Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. Recorded 5/3/18. Four panelists including WDWNT’s owner and founder Tom Corless bring their controversial opinions to Hollywood Studios appreciation week. Roll out the red carpet as our Hubbers take on the mess that is DHS. . Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. Hollywood Studios appreciation week continues here on Around The Hub as we bring you a Studios-centric show. Host Patrick Hackett will be joined by long time Hubbers Tom Corless, Ron D'Anna and David Smith to discuss every past, present, and future at Hollywood Studios. Joining the three long time panelists is newcomer Tyler Mann, host of the Ride Rehab podcast (new episode on the 7th, yeah 7th, of every month). Will Tyler outlast the legends to get a meet-and-greet to talk about whatever Disney topic he would like? Will Tom get ever closer to the all-time win record held by Chris Lastrapes? Does anyone actually like to eat at Hollywood Studios? Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. Recorded 4/5/18. Join a panel of WDWNT All Stars as the meet on the battlefield of banter. Topics on tonight's show include: The Purple Wall!, the Marvel expansion coming to Disneyland, and what will the next big social media hit at the parks be. Plus so much more. This episode of Around The Hub has something for every Disney fan. Join our panelists on their quest for points in competitive Disney banter. Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed sometime afterward.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. The Around The Hub renaissance continues with 3 new panelists trying to prove their worth against veteran Ben Harris. Come for the Black Panther and Toy Story Land HOT TAKEZ, stay for the deconstructed chicken nuggets. This episode of Around The Hub has something for every Disney fan. Join Ride Rehab's Tyler Mann, Pete Carney, Jill Diffendal and the aforementioned Ben Harris on their quest for points in competitive Disney banter. Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed the week after.

Around the Hub is back! What is Around the Hub, you ask? Hosted by Patrick Hackett, Around the Hub is a show loosely themed after ESPN's Around the Horn, where four panelists battle it out for points in the sport of competitive Disney banter. We bring on 4 panelists, give them a bunch of news topics from around the Disney company, and judge them on whose opinions are best. Points are awarded for well thought out ideas and deducted at the whim of the host. Around The Hub has run for 5 seasons and Season 6 premiered live during our Toys for Tots marathon. In this episode, Patrick is joined by a plethora of WDWNT newcomers who are testing their skills on the battlefield of Disney banter. Who will reign supreme who will end up in the pit of despair? Featuring: Alison Shih, Whitney Dedmon, Ritch Grafton and Alex Murphy. You won't believe the winner's meet and greet where they cover a very controversial topic. Around the Hub is broadcast live every two weeks at WDWNTunes.com, and then released on the Around the Hub podcast feed the week after.

Listen in as our panelists discuss the latest from the World of Disney, this time joined by host Patrick’s wife, Shayna!

Hub is back! In the season 4 premiere, Hub regulars Tom Corless, Ron D’Anna, and Eric Lancy welcome newcomer Joe Hogarty to the world of competitive Disney banter. Topics covered include Disney Springs, Star Wars, and so much more. PLUS, a new face off round that shows the cold doesn’t bother us anyway.

The Season Finale! Join Ron D’Anna, Ben Harris, Justin Heyman, and David Smith as they take a hilarious look at the future of the Disney company. Around the Hub jumps three years into the future. We send Season 3 out with a bang! Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

The Stars return to Around the Hub and we take on the hottest stories of the week – Frozen coming to Maelstrom, as well as Food & Wine! Join our cast of characters: Ron D’Anna, Jason Diffendal, Justin Heyman, and Ben Harris as we debate the most controversial topics in the Disney Community! Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

FINALLY the Hub returns to normal. Or does it!? This week’s episode of Around the Hub features FOUR FANS vying to be the first fan to win a meet ‘n’ greet here on Around the Hub. Lucas Heffner, Jeff Peterson, Janelle Cordner, and Mark Houston all have had their chance on the Hub but now it’s time to proclaim a champion of the fans! Topics discussed include: Guardians of the Galaxy, San Diego Comic Con, Disney XD’s TV Line up, and so much more. PLUS: The Worst Meet and Greet EVER!? Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

We continue celebrating WDWNT’s “Seven, yeah, Seven” years with a Beyond the Hub profile on John Corigliano. John hosts “Your Ear to the World” on WDWNTunes and has been a huge part of WDWNT’s history. Join John and host Patrick Hackett as they discuss the space program, “Your Ear to the World”, John’s reluctance to be on Around The Hub, and of course, the seven years of WDWNT as they go BEYOND THE HUB. Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Unlucky 13 is reserved for the owner and founder of WDWNT Tom Corless to sit down with Patrick Hackett on Beyond the Hub. The two spend their time talking about Tom’s competitiveness, his relationship with his fiancee and the integral part Hub played in it, as well as celebrating and recalling the first seven years of WDWNT. Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Spoiler alert for Maleficent! We go back “Beyond the Hub”! This time our host Patrick Hackett sits down with frequent Hub panelist Ben Harris. The two discuss all things Disney but take a special time-out to break down “How to Train Your Dragon”. Also featured are John Carter, The Fantasyland Dragon, Figment’s comic, and is Nemo a jerk!? It’s Disney, it’s Dreamworks, it’s fun for the whole family. Get to know a Hub panelist as we once again travel “Beyond the Hub”! Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Fan Frenzy Part 2! Two fans join two Hub veterans trying to avoid the Pit of Despair! Can Janelle Cordner and Mark Huston score upsets or will the podcast veteran Jason Diffendal and former WDWNT: The Magazine Editor-in-Chief David Smith survive? We discuss Starbucks in the Disney Parks as well as Disney Springs. We mix that in with some video game and dining discussions to give you a full plate full of Around the Hub action! Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Tom Corless returns to “Around the Hub” looking for a win. Trying to stop him are Scarlett Litton, Brandon Brush, and our station manager Rob Page. Listen in as the team dives deep into Marvel, Movies, and mayhem. Stay through the final round to hear a pitch for a new interactive app. We play “Hit, Miss, or Meh” and you won’t believe what the panelists have to say about Diagon Alley. Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Your home for Disney banter takes on Universal, as well as diving in depth in NON-Avatar changes coming to Animal Kingdom. The panel touches on some Disneyland news as well as the host’s favorite: Phineas and Ferb. Plus we premiere a brand new face off round “Practically Perfect In Every way”. Join two rookies, Krista Joy and Lucas Heffner, as they take on two veterans, Ron D’Anna and Justin Heyman, in a Hub battle for Disney knowledge supremacy! Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Finally “The Hub” has returned to its intended format with a special FAN FRENZY episode. Join our panel of Disney fans, including Hub fans Kyle Duffield and Jeff Peterson as we discuss the following: Hard ticketed events at Disney World, the Polynesian Village, Hollywood Studios, new films coming to a theater near you, along with our usual exciting Disney duel of words. Joining the fans are Brandon Brush and Ben Harris. We also debut a new segment: “One Man’s Word”. You won’t want to miss this episode of classic Around the Hub!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Beyond the Hub returns as host Patrick Hackett sits down with David Smith. David has a wealth of experience and knowledge that he shares with the WDWNT listeners and readers as a former editor in chief of the Magazine and recurring guest on the podcast. Patrick and David discuss Hollywood Studios, a ton of Star Wars, Princesses, My Little Pony (WHAT!?), and Dr. Who (DOUBLE WHAT!?) amongst other fun Disney topics. Come check us out as we relive “WDWNT: Who Wants to Be a Podcaster” as well as have some friendly banter.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. We go back Beyond the Hub with frequent contributor and WDWNT: The Magazine Editor in Chief Ron D’Anna. Ron and host Patrick Hackett discuss Frozen, SpectroMagic, Marvel, Toad Ins, and the Seven Dwarfs Mine Train, as well as some international flair and flavor. The theme of this episode is “WDWNT Cares”. Give it a listen…you won’t be disappointed.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. We take a break from our normal Around the Hub panel to step BEYOND THE HUB and get to know one of our panelists up close and personal. Frequent Hub contributor Brandon Brush is the first guest on this accompanying podcast to Around the Hub. Host Patrick Hackett and Brandon discuss what it’s like being on Around the Hub, the Marvel Cinematic Universe, nostalgia in the parks, and much, much more. Join us as we go Beyond the Hub for the first time!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Join our distinguished panel as we dissect MyMagic+ and all the bells and whistles that go along with it. We play “WDW Would Ya'” and end with the rarely played “Grim Grinning Ghosts”. There’s also a meet-and-greet you won’t want to miss. Featuring: Tom Corless, Marci Smith, Scarlett Litton, and Justin Heyman.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. 2014 is a big year for Walt Disney Films. Join our panel of experts as we break down newly announced sequels and discuss the 2014 slate of films coming to theaters. This week’s expert panel includes Eric Lancy, Ron D’Anna, Ben Harris, and Brandon Brush.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Join The Hub panel as they break down all the news that made headlines from July of 2013 to March. Around the Hub returns from hiatus with David Smith, Chris Lastrapes, Jason Diffendal, and the Mayor Justin Heyman to settle old scores and bring you the best Disney news and opinions.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Episode 23 for Season 2 is the live season finale and “A Salute to All Nations But Mostly America”. Join Zach Larson, Justin Heyman, David Smith, and newcomer Tim Alcoser as they discuss the Disney Company’s impact on and relationship with America and American pop culture.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Host Patrick Hackett and his panel break down the upcoming Lone Ranger movie as well as react to Starbucks opening on Main Street USA! An in-depth discussion is held on merchandising. Finally, we talk John Carter. That’s right John Carter talk on Around the Hub. Please join the fantastic panel of Rob Page, Eric Lancy, Justin Heyman, and Ben Harris for this tremendously fun episode!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Around the Hub turns 21! Join host Patrick Hackett and an all-star panel as they discuss adult beverages throughout the Disney Resorts. Special guest AJ Wolfe from The Disney Food Blog joins the panel to discuss all things drinkable. Joining AJ are Around the Hub main stays David Smith and Ron D’Anna. Finally making his return to argue about alcohol is Zach Larson. A new final round aptly named “Mixology” makes its debut.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Join Ben Harris, Ron D’Anna, and Eric Lancy as they have a serious discussion of security at the Disney Parks which is followed by the usual Around the Hub silliness. An in-depth discussion of Mickey and the Magical Map is included as well.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Princesses take center stage as an all-star panel of Tom Corless, Scarlett Litton, Chris Lastrapes, and Justin Heyman spend the episode discussing the fairest in the land. Beyond that we go back to the Star Wars well to discuss Star Wars weekend. We address the Merida situation and so much more on this episode of Around the Hub!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Around the Hub presents REDEMPTION! Three panelists who have yet to win a game of Around the Hub do battle in the arena of competitive Disney banter. On this episode Brandon Brush, Ben Harris and Brian Martsolf talk Star Wars Video Games, Disney Digital Media and much, much more. So join in to see one panelist get their first ever Meet ‘N’ Greet!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. In this episode of Around the Hub we conclude the Hub Madness tournament with Ron D’Anna, Scarlett Litton, Marci Smith, and David Smith. The panel dissects the most recent announcements out of the Walt Disney company from the Parks to the Cruise Line to the movies. A very special final rounds asks the panel to stop the Walt Disney Company from their recent trend of releasing sequels.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. The Wild Card and final round of Hub Madness takes place as 4 competitors who failed to win the previous round come back and challenge for the final spot in the Hub Madness championship game. The group discusses some of the recent cuts at the Disney Company, dissects some rumors and gives some of the Best and Worst of the parks. Join us to see who will be the final entrant in the tournament to see who is the Hub Grand Champion!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Around the Hub’s Hub Madness continues into its third round where the panelists discuss Iron Man 3, Finding Dory, the new Spice Road Table coming to Morocco among other topics. Make sure you stay tuned through the Face-Off Round as things get interesting after the host asks the panel to pitch him a Broadway musical based on Bolt.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. In the second episode of Hub Madness the panel tackles Memory Maker, transportation issues, and a whole lot more in the Keys to the Kingdom. In the Face-Off Round, the four panelists in our seeded tournament will have to reimagine a ride for Stitch!

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Hub Madness starts! Around the Hub’s answer to the Big Tournament takes four of the top panelists and pits them against each other with a little bit of a twist. Topics include: The Disney Goat, Mickey’s new shorts, and much, much more.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. In this episode the panel regrettably discusses the new Tangled-themed restroom area at the Magic Kingdom. The group also takes a look at the International Flower and Garden Festival featuring Food and Wine! The old favorite ‘Hit Miss or Meh’ returns for the second round and there is an international flavor to the Face-Off Round.

Around the Hub is a game show based on ESPN’s Around the Horn. Four contestants from around the WDWNT Network of Podcasts match wits in a game of competitive banter. Points are awarded for good arguments and points may be deducted if a podcaster loses their train of thought or says something the host does not agree with. There are 3 rounds of play, starting off with the Rope Drop (which covers the biggest news stories of the week from the entire Walt Disney Company) and ending with the Face-Off between the last two podcasters standing. At the end of each round the podcaster with the lowest point total is eliminated. The winner of each episode gets a thirty second Meet ‘N’ Greet to discuss anything from the World of Disney that is on their minds. Join the Around the Hub crew as they return from a brief hiatus to discuss Marvel coming to Hong Kong Disneyland, the rumored change of Downtown Disney to Disney Springs and the Oscars. The group plays a fun round of Best and Worst and the game ends with one of the most memorable and hilarious Face-Off rounds in Hub history. Join us for all this and much more!