Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod
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Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast community preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz and its irreversible impact on culture. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape!  Past deep dives include the original 1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the MGM Classic, The Wiz, Return to Oz, Wicked, and more! New episodes drop every Sunday evening and we thank you for listening!

  1. 1d ago

    "Wicked: For Good" - Every Day More Wicked (Part 2) with Patrick Clanton

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they are joined by friend of the pod, Patrick Clanton, to dive into the first scene of the film, "Every Day More Wicked"! Show notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik Tok@patrickclantonHow ‘Wicked: For Good’ Production Designer Built Elphaba’s Nest From Woods and Greens: ‘It’s an Art Installation’Discover the magic of Wicked: For Good at Elphaba’s Retreat Wicked For Good Designer Breaks Down Elphaba and Glinda's New CostumesPaul Tazewell Breaks Down the Epic Costumes of Wicked: For GoodFrances Hannon interview on Wicked: For Good - Emotional journey & iconic makeupWicked For Good director explains deleted Glinda scene that was cut from the movieHow Much Time Passed Between 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good'? It's Less Than You ThinkWicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men PodcastI’m Sorry, Jennifer Lopez Was Almost WHO in ‘Wicked’?! Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  2. 3d ago

    "Wicked: For Good" - Every Day More Wicked (Part 1) with Patrick Clanton

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they are joined by friend of the pod, Patrick Clanton, to dive into the first scene of the film, "Every Day More Wicked"! Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday. Show notes: Oddment and Tweak"A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder@patrickclantonInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  3. Jul 20

    "Wicked: For Good" Pre-Production Breakdown

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this pre-production episode, they share their favorite movie musical sequels, walk through a timeline leading up to the film's release, and so much more! Show notes: The Oz Vlog Tik TokThe “Wicked: For Good” Movie’s Marketing Team Has No Chill When It Comes To Budget, So Here’s Every Product, Collab, And Promotion They’ve Done So FarWicked Returning to Theaters with First Look at Sequel Wicked: For GoodJon M. Chu reveals what he added and changed in Wicked: For Good after first film's success — including a cameo@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik TokDrawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  4. Jul 13

    Stefanie Dolson (WNBA star) and Wicked!

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay are joined by WNBA star and current Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson to chat all about her love of Wicked! Rabbit holes include attending the Wicked: For Good premiere, her yellow brick road into professional basketball, collaborating with former Broadway Elphaba Lencia Kebede, and more! Show Notes: @bigmamastef"A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder"Galinda" by Gregory MaguireTogether, we’re unlimited - A WNBA x WICKED on Broadway Collaboration Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  5. Jul 9

    New Oz Play! "Untitled Oz Project" now streaming

    Send us Fan Mail We are thrilled to introduce you to Untitled Oz Project, a loosely biographical new play by William Meurer, a queer and neurodiverse playwright and performer based in Manhattan, that centers on a young man with undiagnosed autism who has just been kicked out of his home for being queer. And in the middle of all that upheaval, he turns to the one constant that's never let him down: his lifelong special interest in The Wizard of Oz. Show Notes: Untitled Oz Project Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  6. Jul 5

    Disney's "Babes in Toyland" (1961 film) with Jay Davis

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay are joined by Patreon Jay Davis to chat all about Disney's first live action musical film, "Babes in Toyland" (1961)! Rabbit holes include celebration for Ray Bolger's villainous performance, comparisons to "The Wizard of Oz," and more! Show Notes: A Backstage Party (1961)Jay Davis blogMickey Mouse Club: "The Annette Sound""Galinda" by Gregory MaguireProtego Foundation Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  7. Jun 29

    Pride and Oz with Andreas Wyder and Bruce Merkle

    Send us Fan Mail Happy Pride listeners! Tara and EmKay are joined by Andreas Wyder and Bruce Merkle to celebrate Pride, Judy Garland, and favorite Oz queer moments. Show Notes: Bruce MerkleAndreas WyderSome People Think Stonewall Was Triggered by Judy Garland’s Funeral. Here’s Why Many Experts DisagreeWatch Broadway's queer Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrisey, deliver a soaring 'Defying Gravity' at NYC PrideThe Story Behind Butch Wicked, The Viral Masc MusicalGood Witch of the Concrete Jungle Series: Baby Love (Glinda in Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One")Slipperhood Series: Ginger Minj"The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum (Part 2) featuring Zoe O'Haillin-BerneBONUS: Oz, Kansas, and Poetry with Special Guest Sea Sharp@chadcolacurcioWithy WorkshopWicked: The Graphic Novel Part IITori Kelly - "I'm Ready" Oz The MusicalThe Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical 🩷🎶💚 RuPaul’s Drag RaceInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

  8. Jun 21

    "A Great and Powerful Tyranny" with author Victoria Carbol

    Send us Fan Mail Tara and EmKay are joined by author Victoria Carbol to chat all about her brand new novel, "A Great and Powerful Tyranny"! Releasing June 23th, 2026, this novel is a queer reimagining of the classic Wizard of Oz tale centering on a slow-burn, sapphic enemies to lovers romance in an electrifying portal fantasy. Victoria shares about the process of writing the novel, Oz crossover moments, what to expect, and more! Show Notes: Victoria Carbol"A Great and Powerful Tyranny""A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of WonderSharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod Music by: Shane Chapman Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

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Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast community preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz and its irreversible impact on culture. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape!  Past deep dives include the original 1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the MGM Classic, The Wiz, Return to Oz, Wicked, and more! New episodes drop every Sunday evening and we thank you for listening!

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  • Creator
    Down the Yellow Brick Pod
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    450
  • Rating
    Explicit
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