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EPISODE · Apr 15, 2026 · 34 MIN

Episode 286: Disney Through the Decades - The 1980s Part 1

from The Hyperion Hub · host John Alois

It’s a totally awesome episode! We’re going back to the rad 1980s! It’s the age of big hair, neon fashion and the VCR. EPCOT Center defines edutainment like never before and the Disney Channel is on the air. But it’s not all smooth sailing as Disney faces some serious challenges finding its footing early in the decade. We’ve got the full story in this tubular episode!Thanks for hangin’ with us at The Hub!Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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=%2FHubHyperionfile:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

It’s a totally awesome episode! We’re going back to the rad 1980s! It’s the age of big hair, neon fashion and the VCR. EPCOT Center defines edutainment like never before and the Disney Channel is on the air. But it’s not all smooth sailing as Disney faces some serious challenges finding its footing early in the decade. We’ve got the full story in this tubular episode!Thanks for hangin’ with us at The Hub!Hosts John Alois, Shawn Degenhart and John Redlingshafer would love to hear from you! Email or send a recorded audio message at [email protected]. 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=%2FHubHyperionfile:///Users/johnalois/Library/Group Containers/group.com.apple.coreservices.useractivityd/shared-pasteboard/items/ED41A3B5-68D7-49B8-AA95-EF007C05D6A4/ca88ea8e62c2560786f3f8567fd22bbc70895c35.rtfd/

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