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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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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...
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: @...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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 ...
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...
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...
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! *Thank you for your understanding on our imperfect audio for this episode <3 * Show notes: Judy Garland - The Concert Years 1966 - 1969Lunch with a legen...
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...
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...
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...
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 producer Kevin McCollum to hear about the inception of the Ultimate Oz Universe, what to expect from this graphic novel, and so much more. Stay tuned for another conversation with Larry King and Chief Creat...
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." Show Notes: Ultimate Oz UniverseBond and GraceInstagram: @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...
Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified and have officially been through, because today Wicked's own Pfannee, Bowen Yang, joins the pod! Rabbit holes include Bowen's long time love of the musical, his reaction to seeing the final film, a brief taste of what to expect from Pfannee and Shen Shen in Part 2, games galore, and so much more! Show Notes: @fayedunawayUltimate Oz Universe@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik Tok@studiocapricorncoInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Ta...
Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the FINAL "Wicked: For Good" trailer. Rabbit holes include potential theories, unanswered questions, highlights from the social media channels, and so much more! Show Notes: Ultimate Oz UniverseWithy WorkshopInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_bri...
Send us a text Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more! Show notes: @JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik TokUltimate Oz UniverseInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net...
Send us a text Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more! Show notes: Drawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicBond and GraceInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emily...
Send us a text Tara and EmKay are joined by filmmaker and director of the new documentary "It's Dorothy!," Jeffrey McHale! Jeffrey shares about his journey to filmmaking, the documentary's debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tara and EmKay's involvement in the film, and more! Show notes: "It's Dorothy!"Jeffrey McHale"You Don't Nomi"Wicked: For Good | You can't resist this ✨Scenery Bags Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon...
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i'm loving this discussion. such a refreshing break from...the madness. thank you Tom Kelleher for the headsup.