Style icon and creator Color Me Courtney (Courtney Quinn) goes beyond the rainbow to show how color becomes confidence—and how to build a real community by being radically transparent. She traces the path from MBA at 21 to the Coach stockroom, blogging for her grandma, and finally betting on herself; shares her “say it out loud” habit that helped turn a midnight sketch into Disney’s sold‑out Tiana ears; and unpacks what it means to be your own HypeFriend—text the people you think about, create safer spaces, and when you’re not invited? Throw your own party. If you need a courage jolt (and permission to be a lot), this episode is your blueprint.

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Screenwriting duo Dan Hernandez and Benji Samit (Spaceballs 2, Pokémon Detective Pikachu, TMNT: Mutant Mayhem, The Addams Family 2) drop into HypeFriend to show how a friendship‑first partnership delivers laughter to audiences—including their next project, LEGO® Star Wars: Rebuild the Galaxy - Pieces of the Past on Disney+. We trace their theater kid meet‑cute in a college lighting booth, the yin/yang strengths that keep their work brave, the loyalty that opened doors (hi, Josh Gad!), and how “failure” can become your best break. Inside Rebuild the Galaxy, we talk joyful mash‑ups (yes, Darth Jar Jar), why Ahsoka’s heart still shines—even as a BrickHead—and the thrill of playing with every toy in a galaxy far, far away. If you’re building anything with a friend, this is your blueprint.

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Ariel herself drops by! Disney Legend Jodi Benson dives in with us to talk about using your voice in IRL, building friendships rooted in mutuality, and knowing when a chapter has lovingly run its course. We also get Jodi’s no-cooking recipe for a perfect friends’ night—plus her ideal Disney park day. Bring your dinglehopper; leave with courage!

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Are y'all ready for some double trouble? This week, we have two Genies in the HypeHouse as we welcome the Tony Award-winning legend who originated the role of the Genie in Broadway's ALADDIN, James Monroe Iglehart! James talks with the hosts about sending the kids back to school, being a life-long self-described geek, and how everything comes back to chicken.

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This week, Ashley and Michael welcome Olivier Award-winning actress Lesli Margherita! After a groundbreaking run in GYPSY as the iconic “Tessie Tura”, Lesli and the hosts reflect on wins, losses, and staying real with everything “in between.”

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This week, Ashley and Michael welcome Ryan Key and Ryan Mendez, two members of the hit rock band, Yellowcard! Key and Mendez delve into how they built their friendship through the years and the music they make together.

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This episode, we bring on the superstar tenor, Josh Strickland! Through laugh out loud moments and touching stories, Josh discusses family, friendship, and the importance of singing voice messages.

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The doctor is in! This week, pediatric psychologist Dr. Ariana Hoet of The Kid’s Mental Health Foundation joins the hosts to discuss the urgency of the loneliness epidemic and emphasizes the importance of treating friendship as a core need just like food, sleep, and water.

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