“The Hub” has been bustling with hot topics and new episodes during the last few weeks. You can find full details and the episodes themselves on iTunes or at thehubpodcast.com… in the meantime, here’s a quick rundown (below the jump):
Episode 9 (April 17, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Chris (The Big D)
- Mike (MiceCast)
- Will (Magic Never Ends)
- Paul J. Barrie, Jr. (Window to the Magic)
- Aaron Wallace (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)
Topics:
- Matt “Loses the Magic;”
- New queue and ride enhancements to the Haunted Mansion;
- DPN WestFest 2011;
- Mickey’s new home in Disney World;
- Tips on eating the Kitchen Sink;
- and the Premier Passport.
Episode 10 (May 13, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
- Aaron Wallace (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)
Topics:
- Listener reviews;
- Too much construction in Disney Parks?;
- Hotel review: the Riviera in Anaheim;
- Discussion of flights to Disney resorts;
- Skybus;
- Contemporary Resort Rooms; and
- Unreliable News: Star Tours 2.0
Episode 11 (May 20, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
- Special Guest: “Agent Cupcake”
Topics:
- *Unfortunately, a periodic bit of static has invaded our show. We’ll do better next time!*
- Listener Feedback
- Star Tours 3D details!
- Enchanted Tiki Room news
- Mermaid Transformation Package at the Pirate’s League
- Free Dining… is it worth it?
- Tron: Evolution Tournament
- Unreliable News: Tiki Room Imagineer details
Episode 12 (May 28, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Mike (MiceCast)
- Special Guest: Kelsey (Winner, Destination D Scavenger Hunt in Disneyland)
Topics:
- Questions and stories from the Destination D Scavenger Hunt in Disney World
- The upcoming Ultimate Trivia Challenge D23 Expo 2011
- The Little Mermaid’s Undersea Adventure opens at Disneyland
- Mickey’s Soundsational Parade takes its first steps in Disneyland Resort
- Disneyland Hotel’s new pool
- A new “Tiki Room” opens at Disneyland
- A new exhibit at the Disney Gallery
- Pirates: a movie, water spectacular, and water effect
- Unreliable News: Aladdin’s Music
Episode 13 (June 4, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
- Aaron Wallace (Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Pod)
Topics:
- Muppets!
- – Matt wonders: “will it be better than G-Force?”
- Pirates 4 (again)
- – Aaron posits: “the writers don’t know Jack!”
- Darth Vader goes to Disneyland
- – Keegan declares: “best. video. ever.”
- AFV at DCA
- – Matt asks: “what other ABC shows should go to Disneyland?”
- Disney World’s Skyway Station is demolished
- – Keegan opines: “they could have used the firewood on LOST.”
- The English Channel is now a Revolution
- – Aaron and Keegan demand: “bring us indie rock!”
- Wally Boag dies
- – Matt sighs: “way to end the show on a down note.”
- And stick around to the end of the show for our first trivia contest, inspired by (and stolen from) the Disneyland Scavenger Hunt!
Episode 14 (June 10, 2011) – Download
Panel:
- Matt the Esquire (Mouse Droppings)
- Keegan (The Adventures of a Teenage Disney Geek)
- Greg (MiceCast, Imagineering My Way, At the Main Street Cinema)
Topics:
- Ticket Price Increases
- – Matt suggests: “start buying 1-day park hoppers.”
- Disneyland Resort perks
- – Keegan remembers: “we forgot about Paradise Pier!”
- Park touring strategies
- – Keegan soap-boxes: “it’s our job as podcasters!”
- Electronica extended to spring 2012
- – Greg sighs: “it’s better than what was there before, which was not much.”
- An all-new Laserman show is coming to DCA
- – Matt overhears: “that Tron guy was on national television…”
- – Greg retorts: “so was William Hung!”
- Epcot’s Innoventions to get updates
- – Keegan wonders: “will Tron Guy be the next special character for Disney cardholders?”
- DJ Dino-rama!
- – Keegan flashbacks: “Lord of the Flies! Ahhh!”
- New Shopping in China
- – Matt remembers: “educational puppet assemblies!”
- New Shopping in DLR’s Downtown Disney
- – Matt thrifts: “that’s a ‘cheap joint!”
- Fantasyland update pictorials
- – Greg worries: “hopefully they don’t put in a urine trough like Liberty Square.”
- My Yard Goes Disney
- – Everyone (or nobody): *crickets*
- Donald’s Birthday
- – Keegan notices: “Fauntleroy… he’s French.”
- Listen for TWO pieces of “Unreliable News!”
- And make sure to get your entries in to questions@thehubpodcast.com in our first trivia challenge (listen to last week’s episode for details)!
