The Hyperion Review: A Disney Podcast

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Join 4 hosts (John, Steve, Dani & Frankie) as they take a deep dive into Disney films, to cover some of the more adult topics you may have missed as a kid.

The Hyperion Review


    • May 26, 2022 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 57m AVG DURATION
    • 68 EPISODES


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    32. Caravan of Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2022 51:00


    In this episode, the hosts sit down to watch "Caravan of Courage," a made for TV movie about the Ewoks. They discuss some history, their thoughts, and stick around to find out what Jimmy Hoffa, John F. Kennedy & the Ewoks have in common.

    31. Now you see it (DCOM)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2022 46:06


    This week John, Frankie, and Dani sit down and discuss Now you see it, a movie Frankie has never seen before. Yes this week The hyperion review is doing its first ever Disney Channel Original Movie (DCOM) review. Join us as we tell you our thoughts on the movie and what ever tangents comes up like WW2.

    30. Treasure Planet

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 8, 2022 49:07


    Join the hosts for the first official episode of Season 3. On this season, the hosts each picked 6 Disney movies they have never seen before, and decided to review them together. This episode John gets us started with "Treasure Planet." Can you count how many times the term "sexual awakening" is mentioned?

    THR & Station 71 talk Disney Broadway History

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 18, 2022 98:28


    On this very special episode John, Dani & Frankie are joined by Mario and Beth from Station 71. Mario took some time to review the history of Disney shows on Broadway.

    2021: A Year in Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 46:31


    The Host sit down and talk about the past year and what moments they liked. Host also talks about the theme for this past season. Also a sneek peak into next season and revamped THR live.

    Frozen on Broadway (and other reimagined classics)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2021 60:53


    Join John & Frankie as they dive into John's recent visit to "Frozen on Broadway: in Chicago" at the Cadillac Palace Theater. They also discuss wether Disney is capable of reimagining classics into other forms of media: broadway, video games, live action, attractions, etc.

    Disneyland/Walt Disney World Trip Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2021 67:27


    On this episode Dani recounts hers & her boy friends first trip to Disneyland together, and John recounts his trip to WDW for the 50th anniversary celebration.

    Muppet Haunted Mansion: Halloween Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2021 39:17


    This week, John, Steve & Frankie sit down to discuss the new Halloween classic "Muppet Haunted Mansion."

    50th Memories

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2021 81:08


    This week John, Dani & Frankie sit down to discuss some memories they have visiting WDW over the last 50 years.

    Dark Disney: The Case of the Missing Buzzy

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2021 49:32


    This week Dani continues her true crime series, "Dark Disney," and discusses the missing animatronic Buzzy.

    Armchair Imagineer: Dinoland USA

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2021 51:17


    This week Frankie and John sit down to attempt to do the impossible: add a new land to Animal Kingdom that is coherent, themed appropriately & actually makes sense.

    The Great Movie Ride vs. Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 6, 2021 55:40


    This week John and Frankie discuss which is the better ride: The Great Movie Ride OR Mickey and Minnie's Runaway Railway.

    "Be Our Guest 4 The Day"

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2021 20:04


    John got a chance to host "Be Our Guest 4 The Day," on SiriusXM radio.

    Genie+ and Our Thoughts

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 23, 2021 73:15


    Join us this week as we lay out the details behind Disney Genie, Genie+, Lightning Lane & the updates to DAS pass. Then stick around for our thoughts on what we think of the new updates.

    Black Widow

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2021 64:47


    This week the hosts sit down and discuss the recent Disney+ release of Black Widow. They're all over the place this week, with the hosts learning Frankie can't pronounce "Yolanda." Special shoutout to Dani's mom, official movie rental sponsor of the show!

    Actor, Producer, Director & The Voice of Donald Duck: Daniel Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 2, 2021 66:58


    On probably the coolest episode we will ever do, we sit down with Daniel Ross, the voice actor behind Lucky the Leprechaun, Starscream & the third actor to portray Donald Duck. We brought Daniel on without Dani, Frankie & Steve knowing & played a game of 21 questions to see if they could guess his identity.

    Luca

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 29, 2021 38:40


    This week the hosts sit down to discuss the recent Disney/Pixar release of "Luca," and wether it is a represenation of LGBTQ struggles.

    Backstage w/ Jason Inman

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 19, 2021 47:24


    This week we are joined by a very special guest, our first celebrity interview! Join us as we sit down with writer, producer, cinematographer & veteran, Jason Inman, and discuss his involvement with DC, Good Mythical Morning & The Muppets.We know you'll enjoy this conversation with Jason as much as we enjoyed being a part of it; and make sure to check out everything Jason has to offer at JasonInman.com

    John & Frankies Trip Report

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 11, 2021 64:46


    John and Frankie sat down and talked about our recent trip to Disney World. John talks about his stay at the Rivera Resort and Frankie at Pop Century. They discussed the differences before COVID and now.

    4th of July Special- "National Treasure"

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 4, 2021 66:44


    Celebrate America with us as the hosts play a game of "American Fact or Fiction." The hosts try to guess what is true in National Treasure, and what is Hollywood fiction.

    Dark Disney: Urban Exploring

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2021 59:23


    This week the hosts sit down to discuss Urban Exploring, and its affects on the Disney community.

    29. "The Hunchback of Notre Dame" (Fathers Day Special 2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2021 52:22


    This week the hosts sit down to have a fathers day themed discussion on The Hunchback of Notre Dame.

    Cruella (2021)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 7, 2021 94:42


    John, Frankie, and Dani sat down and watched the 2021 movie Cruella and discuss the movie and our thoughts. We talked about everything from race representation to the acting skills of emma stone.

    RIDEs- The Jungle Cruise

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2021 51:54


    This week join the hosts, as they reveal some very startling information about "The Jungle Cruise" refurbishment from a confidential source close to the project!

    28. "The (Political) Jungle Book"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 24, 2021 52:04


    This week John and Frankie sit down to discuss the 1967 animated tale of "The Jungle Book." They discuss racist depictions in the film, as well as each jungle animal as a symbol for political theory.

    27. "Mulan (2020)"

    Play Episode Listen Later May 16, 2021 47:20


    This week John, Steve & Frankie sit down to discuss the very different telling of Mulan released during the Covid-19 pandemic. The discuss some of the controversy surrounding the movies release, as well as some of the major differences between the original and the new film.

    26. "Tangled"- Mother Knows Best

    Play Episode Listen Later May 9, 2021 56:53


    Happy Mothers Day! On this special episode the hosts sit down and discuss Tangled. They discuss the themes of maternal mental abuse and symbolism.

    25. "Finding Nemo" (assuming he exists)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2021 67:29


    This week join the four hosts as they travel to 42 Wallaby Way, Sydney & debate whether Nemo actually existed in the Pixar tale "Finding Nemo." Stick around at the end for some fantastic nautical themed bloopers. These jokes were quite an "oar" deal...

    24. "The Fox and The Hound"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2021 51:17


    This week the hosts sit down and discuss the Bronze Age tale of "The Fox and The Hound." They discuss topics of friendship & racism. Additionally, this episode is not for little mouse ears, so if you have any around, you may want to wait to listen. (Language and Topic)

    23. "Lilo & Stitch"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 12, 2021 48:56


    On this weeks episode, the hosts sit down to discuss Lilo & Stitch. They discuss topics of LGBTQ representations, female representation, and how appearances don't always match the individual.

    22. "Atlantis: The Lost Empire"

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 5, 2021 72:02


    This week Frankie, Dani & Steve sit down to discuss the animated film "Atlantis: The Lost Empire." The discuss topics of gun control, toxic masculinity & isolationism.

    A Taste of Hyperion Review Live

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 29, 2021 48:20


    This week, We the host wanted to give yall the listeners a taste of what your missing at the Hyperion Review live. Remember you can all ways join us live on Sunday at 8PM CST on Facebook, Youtube and twitch. All of our links are on our link tree https://linktr.ee/Thehyperionreview

    Disney RIDEs- Armchair Imagineer (Splash Mountain)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 54:30


    This week, the hosts celebrate their 1 year anniversary. In a special "Disney RIDEs" episode, the hosts reimagine the Disney classic attraction Splash Mountain. They have access to an unlimited budget, an unlimited amount of support, and no technological limitations. What will they come up with; and more importantly, what will Steve come up with?

    Dark Disney: The Disappearance of Rebecca Coriam

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 60:59


    This week, Dani leads the discussion with a special in a series of true crime episodes. In this episode we discuss the disappearance of cast member Rebecca Coriam off of the Disney Cruise Line's ship the "Disney Wonder" in 2011. This is a true story folks! Parental Discretion Advised.

    21. "The Sword in the Stone"

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2021 63:31


    This week John, Dani & Frankie sit down to discuss the Disney "Silver Age" film "The Sword in the Stone." Steve didn't join us this week... could this be the first Sasquatchless episode?!?!?

    20. A Conflicted Soul

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 80:22


    This week the four hosts discuss the Pixar holiday release of Soul. They discuss a variety of topics, from religion in the film to racial tensions in our society; and are joined mid-episode by a special guest. Even the hosts didn't know this guest was coming!

    19. Bambi: A Children's Controversy

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 4, 2021 55:38


    Welcome to Season 2 everyone! On this first episode John, Steve, Frankie & Dani discuss the 5th Disney animated classic Bambi. They discuss communism, the NRA & sexuality in children's tales.

    Season 2: Trailer

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 29, 2021 16:39


    Have you missed us? We missed you... so much so we decided to start talking about season 2!

    The Hyperion (Year in) Review

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2020 53:05


    On this official, absolutely final episode of season 1, John & Steve are joined by the guests that made season 1 so great! Each guest will be giving out an award to a movie watched this year & enjoying some memories from the past year. Happy New Year everyone! See you in Season 2!

    Hyperion Idol pt. 3 - Brandon

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 30, 2020 25:08


    On the Finale of "Hyperion Idol" we sit down with Brandon and discuss what makes him the best candidate for the show. This is it.... once you've listened, VOTE!

    Disney RIDEs- Holiday Special (ft. Dani)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 69:28


    Happy Holidays Everyone! On this special episode, we are joined by Dani on a mission to learn about some of the ways Disney celebrates Christmas in the parks. John is your "Ghost of Christmas Past," Dani is your "Ghost of Christmas Present" & Steve is you're "Ghost of Christmas Future." Enjoy our trip through the Disney Parks, during the most magical time of the year!

    So Steve got COVID

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2020 26:47


    Well, it was inevitable.... one of us got COVID, and the lucky winner is Steve. We decided that we wanted to chronicle the journey of whoever got it, and bring a more personal interaction to the virus. Check out this episode, and our upcoming episodes for updates on how Steve is feeling as well as what he is feeling, and how it affecting his everyday life. **DISCLAIMER: We are not intending to misinform anyone or create a conversation about the validity of the virus, just a chronological episodic journey of Steve's Corona experience**

    Hyperion Idol pt. 2 - Dani

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 41:12


    On this shorter episode, where are joined by our second applicant Dani. Dani joins us to discuss her favorite topic (herself), and gives everyone a chance to learn all about her. Remember, coming up soon, there is going to be a way for you to participate in "Hyperion Idol" so make sure you listen to these episode!!!

    Hyperion Idol pt. 1- Frankie

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 25:58


    On this special short episode, the hosts are joined by applicant Frankie to get to know him better. Keep your eyes & ears open here to find out how you can pick your favorite applicant to become the new Hyperion Review host!

    18. Pocahontas - A Thanksgiving Episode (ft. Frankie)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 60:28


    This week John & Steve are joined by applicant Frankie in a roundtable discussion of Pocahontas. We wanted to give everyone something to listen to as they travel to friends and family, and figured this might be it. We hope everyone has a safe and happy Thanksgiving this year!

    Season Finale (Pt. 2): Which Villain is the MOST Villainous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 118:40


    On the second half of the season finale episode, the newly formed "Buena Vista Society" come together to work the final two brackets down into a final four, and then from there into a supreme victor. You may be surprised to learn who is the most villainous villain.

    Election Day Special: Walt Disney Co. & it's Politics

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 1, 2020 63:15


    Today, on a special Election Day release of THR, Steve & John dig into some of the instances where Disney got political. They discuss presidential history in the parks, a time when the Cold War prevented the Soviet Premiere from entering Disneyland & Apollo 11. Finally, if you haven't done so already, get out there and VOTE! Today is the day, and we recorded this episode so you could have something to listen to if you have to wait in line. We want to entertain you while you exercise your American rights!VOTE!

    Season Finale (Pt. 1): Which Villain is the MOST Villainous?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2020 95:10


    On Pt. 1 of our season finale, John & Steve are joined by Mario & Brian from the "Station71 Podcast" and Brandon & Mike from the "From the Heart, For the Heart" to discuss who is the most villainous villain. In pt. 1 they whittle down 2 main categories (Marvel and Disney Animation) into two main villains. You may be surprised who wins each category...

    17. Peter Pan : "Angel of Death"

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 71:47


    This week, John & Steve discuss whether Peter Pan is the "Angel of Death," ferrying children to the afterlife. Join them, as they cover a range of topics from failed parenting, to religion and even sexualized pixies.

    16. Mulan - True To Your Heart

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 12, 2020 53:14


    On this episode, John & Steve sit down to discuss the 1998 renaissance classic "Mulan." They discuss gender roles, as well as if Mushu was a representation of race, and if Li Shang was privately gay for Ping. What do you think?

    Disney-R.I.D.E.S. (Country Bear Jamboree Ed.) w/Dan & Mary from "Everything is Satisfactual" podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 24, 2020 54:53


    Welcome to a new segment of The Hyperion Review called RIDES. RIDES stands for "Relevant Information, Definitely Educational (w/) Steve." The purpose of RIDES is to get Steve more involved in park history and get him excited to want to go to a Disney Park. So we made him research a ride and present it to John and special guests Dan & Mary from the "Everything is Satisfactual" podcast. Make sure to listen to this unique presentation of everyones favorite opening day Disney World attraction: The Country Bear Jamboree.

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