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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod

421 episodes

1 week ago

Send us a text Tara and EmKay recap an iconified Season 6 to close out 2025! Awards are given out for the moments that made us laugh, cry, feel gratitution, and more. Thank you for another incredible season, listeners! Show Notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part IOddment and TweakMoonchild TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_...

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay recap an iconified Season 6 to close out 2025! Awards are given out for the moments that made us laugh, cry, feel gratitution, and more. Thank you for another incredible season, listeners! Show Notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part IOddment and TweakMoonchild TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_...

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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

End of Season 6 Awards and Gratitution!

Send us a text Tara and EmKay recap an iconified Season 6 to close out 2025! Awards are given out for the moments that made us laugh, cry, feel gratitution, and more. Thank you for another incredible season, listeners! Show Notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part IOddment and TweakMoonchild TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_...

1 week ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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"If You Believe" The Wiz Broadway's 50th Anniversary Film with Dee Dee Bridgewater & Samira Fuller-Farquhar

Send us a text Tara and EmKay joyously speak once more with Good Witch of the pod, Dee Dee Bridgewater, joined by filmmaker Samira Fuller-Farquhar, to discuss "If You Believe" The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary Film! Show Notes: If You Believe | The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary Film by Samira Fuller-FarquharDee Dee BridgewaterSamira Fuller-FarquharPuffin in BloomThe Official Wizard of Oz Graphic Novel by Soo LeeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.em...

1 week ago

1 hour

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Ruthless with Ruth! Ruth Plumly Thompson with James Huntington

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to dip their toes into the world of Ruth Plumly Thompson and the continuation of the Oz books. James Huntington "Jay from the UK" joins to help break down her backstory, three of her novels, and so much more! Show Notes: Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com Puffin in BloomA Brief Guide To OZ: 75 Years Going Over The Rainbow (Brief Histories) by Paul Simpson A Day in Oz: A Report on the Dedication Ceremony for Ruth Plumly Thompson’s Hist...

2 weeks ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to speak to the editor of the Wicked films, Myron Kerstein! Rabbit holes include Myron's road to editing, a day in the life of editing Wicked, and so much more. Show Notes: Myron KersteinUltimate Oz UniverseCakeworthyInstagram: @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 Ch...

3 weeks ago

1 hour 6 minutes

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The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 3 - Act II) with Corey Antonio Rose

Send us a text Tara and EmKay joyously wrap up their celebration of The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act II, major changes from the stage show, and more. Show Notes: Corey Antonio RoseSlipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")MARY J. BLIGE ON WHAT THE WIZ MEANS, COMMON IS A TOUGH GUY PROTECTING LATIFAHUzo Aduba: ‘I Could Not Believe’ Being Cast In ‘The Wiz’ | TODAYQueen Latifah Is The WizEXC...

1 month ago

1 hour 19 minutes

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The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 2 - Act I) with Corey Antonio Rose

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act I, major changes from the stage show, and more. Stay tuned for Act II this Friday! Show Notes: Corey Antonio RoseSlipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")Scooter The Senior Rescue Dog Is The New Toto"Wonderfully Wicked" by Kamy M. LavinMoonchild Trinkets Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYB...

1 month ago

1 hour 48 minutes

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The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 1 - Background) with Corey Antonio Rose

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include Ken Harper's journey of bringing The Wiz Broadway to life, a brief history of NBC's live musicals, and more! *Note: Please forgive some audio issues throughout this episode! Show Notes: Harper CollinsCorey Antonio RoseNBC Cancels Live Hair BroadcastWill It Be The Wiz or The Music Man First? NBC Lines Up Two Musicals for Live B...

1 month ago

1 hour 41 minutes

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Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Professional Vocalist with Amber Sauer (plus Dancing with the Stars Wicked Night!)

Send us a text Tara and EmKay continue into the Peel Behind the Curtain series, where they break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, special guest Amber Sauer joins the pod to share her journey as a professional vocalist, singing for Wicked Night on Dancing with the Stars, and more! Show notes: @AmberSauerHarper CollinsThe Faces and Places of OzWicked: The Official Visual Companion"Wonderfully Wicked" by Kamy M. LavinInstagram: @downthe...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Wicked in Brazil! Non-Replicas and More with Superfan Paulo Samu

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be diving into Wicked musical non-replicas, specifically Brazil's multiple productions, with superfan Paulo Samu! Rabbit holes include the theater scene in Brazil, major changes in the Brazil non-replicas, casting shout outs, and more! *Please note this episode contains Wicked musical spoilers :) Show Notes: Drawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicScenery Bagspaulosamu.artInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @...

1 month ago

1 hour 26 minutes

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"Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film" with writer and illustrator Soo Lee

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are joined by writer and illustrator Soo Lee to share all about Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery's new "Wizard of Oz" graphic novel celebrating MGM's 85th Anniversary! Soo shares about the process of adapting the MGM film to the page, the value of reading graphic novels, her own design process, and more! Check the notes below to order today :) Show notes: CakeworthyBond and GraceWizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the FilmSoo LeeInstagram: @down...

1 month ago

52 minutes

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SPOILERS! NYC "Wicked: For Good" Premiere and Initial Reactions (with Charlie Champion)

Send us a text SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode!! Tara and EmKay share about their experience attending the New York City premiere of "Wicked: For Good," their initial impressions of the film, and takeaways from sharing the experience with friends from near and far. Oz fan Charlie Champion then joins to share about seeing "Wicked: For Good" as someone who has never seen Wicked onstage and had to wait a year to find out what happens! Show Notes: Puffin in BloomUltimate Oz UniverseCharlie Champi...

1 month ago

1 hour 42 minutes

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Slipperhood Series: Lauren Samuels (Former Elphaba "Wicked" National Tour)

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are joined by former tour Elphie and past contestant of Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Over the Rainbow" reality competition show, Lauren Samuels! Lauren shares memories of being a part of the show, highs and lows of playing Elphaba, and more! Show notes: CakeworthyMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie@LaurenSamuels88Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.pat...

1 month ago

1 hour 17 minutes

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Wicked: One Wonderful Night - We Were There! And Final "For Good" Thoughts

Send us a text Oh what a thrillifying special NBC treated us to with Wicked: One Wonderful Night! Tara and EmKay break down highlights from their time at the Dolby Theater, favorite moments of the special, and share final Wicked: For Good thoughts before seeing the film. Show Notes: @JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik TokOddment and TweakInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod...

1 month ago

2 hours 1 minute

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Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 22nd Anniversary with Emily Koch and Garett Hawe

Send us a text Tara and EmKay couldn't be happier to celebrate Wicked Broadway's 22nd anniversary! To help in the festivations are former Elphaba Emily Koch and former Ensemble/Boq understudy Garett Hawe! The duo shares about their time on the national tour, how Wicked brought them together, some Wicked Broadway trivia, and even a quick nursing/Broadway crossover quiz! Show Notes: @embkoch@garetthaweKimberly Akimbo TourJim Hogan "Out There"CakeworthyMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to ...

2 months ago

1 hour 37 minutes

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The No Place Like Home 2025 Retreat Recap & Attendee Shares!

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are elated to recap 2025's No Place Like Home Retreat, their annual Oz getaway! Rabbit holes include highlights of the retreat, a breakdown of main events, as well as shares from several attendees of this year's retreat. So many emotions. Thank you so much to ALL retreat attendees who made this year so special! Show Notes: Matilda Joslyn GageAll Things Oz MuseumMatilda Joslyn Gage with Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director, Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (Part 2)@JoliC...

2 months ago

1 hour 29 minutes

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MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!.. Again

Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good"! EmKay shares broad thoughts (no spoilers) on the recent screening of Wicked: For Good starting at 12:52 and ends at 19:52. Show Notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part IBond and GraceInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.ets...

2 months ago

1 hour

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Obsessulated: The Plaza! (including the Defying Gravitea)

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to dive into a new series: Obsessulated, celebrating corners of the universe they are obsessed with. Today's rabbit hole is NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel! Rabbit holes include the Plaza's countless Oz crossovers, experiencing 2025's Defying Gravitea, and a very special giveaway winner announcement! Show notes: Judy Garland - The Concert Years 1966 - 1969Lunch with a legend22 Fascinating Facts about the Plaza Hotel@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik ...

2 months ago

1 hour 51 minutes

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Even MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!

Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good," including Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars! Show Notes: Oddment and TweakDrawn 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...

2 months ago

51 minutes

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Good Witch of the Concrete Jungle Series: Baby Love (Glinda in Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One")

Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to welcome to the pod, NYC's trans drag royalty, Baby Love!! Founder, director, producer, and star of Fagtasia, a drag parody show, Baby Love shares all about Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One." Rabbit holes include the creation of Fagtasia, changes to this new production, Baby Love's embodiment of Glinda, and so much more! Show Notes: FagtasiaBaby LoveIntroducing Baby Love, Who Brings a Drag Edge to Beloved Musicals in Fagtasia@mrscscozycraftsSc...

2 months ago

1 hour 24 minutes

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"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Axel Alonso

Send us a text Graphic novel lovers, listen up! "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" will be released November 11th, 2025, and Tara and EmKay are here to spread the word on this incredible Oz lit you'll want in your hands! Join for a conversation with co-writer Larry King and Chief Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, to hear about what to expect from this graphic novel, where to find it, and so much more. Show Notes: Ultimate Oz UniverseInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickp...

2 months ago

55 minutes