Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay dive into the world of animal activism with the help of Brittany Drake, Campaigns Director at The Protego Foundation! Brittany shares about Protego's mission to protect animals, their new Defying Captivity campaign, and how to get involved!Show Notes:The Protego FoundationDefying Captivity CampaignSharon - Oz Dolls - [email protected] "Wonderfully Wicked"Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by Patreon Robert Berg! Rabbit holes include highlights of the novel, questions from the series, and more!Show Notes:Return to Oz: Gregory Maguire’s The Witch of MaracoorRobert BergBEFORE THERE WAS GREGORY MAGUIRE'S "WICKED," THERE WAS JULIA STILES' SUNDANCE BREAKOUT "WICKED"Oddment and TweakMoonchild TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by Patreon Robert Berg! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, love for our audiobook narrator, and more!Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.Show Notes:Return to Oz: Gregory Maguire’s The Witch of MaracoorRobert BergWithy WorkshopDrawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay are joined by Angelo Thomas, author of the brand new Oz graphic novel "Somewhere..."! Rabbit holes include inspiration behind the creation of the graphic novel, collaborating with illustrator Rebecca Butterworth, and more.Show Notes:125 Wonderful Years of Oz! at Books of Wonder May 17thSomewhere...Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by friend of the pod Michael Luongo! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite trilogy series, and more!Show Notes:Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the WestVideo: Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," interviewed by Paul GrondahlFast moving and packed with revelations Another Day is a worthy follow up to The Wicked Years.@michaelluongoInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by friend of the pod Michael Luongo! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite trilogy series, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.Show Notes:Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the WestVideo: Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," interviewed by Paul GrondahlFast moving and packed with revelations Another Day is a worthy follow up to The Wicked Years.@michaelluongoWithy WorkshopSharon - Oz Dolls - [email protected] Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailStep into the world of Nikki St. Crowe's "West of Wicked," out April 14th, 2026! Join for a discussion of this new novel, a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, "where the villain gets the girl...and the girl gets the power."Show Notes:Nikki St. Crowe"West of Wicked"Oddment and TweakMoonchild TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay RETURN for Season 7: Too Much, Too Much to Mention! Kicking off the season is Gregory Maguire's "The Brides of Maracoor," joined by pod squad member Nate Hallett. Rabbit holes include background on the novel, reactions to plot points, and more!Show Notes:Oz Wiki - RainInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay RETURN for Season 7: Too Much, Too Much to Mention! Kicking off the season is Gregory Maguire's "The Brides of Maracoor," joined by pod squad member Nate Hallett. Rabbit holes include background on the novel, comparisons to Greek and Roman mythology, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.Show Notes:Enchant the Night -- A Conversation with Gregory Maguire in Celebration of The Brides of Maracoor.Kirkus ReviewsDrawing Down the Moon: Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World by Radcliffe G. Edmonds, IIIBuried Alive: What Happened When a Vestal Virgin Broke Her Oath of Chastity in Ancient RomeOz Wiki - RainInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailIn the last teaser episode before Season 7 officially kicks off next week, Tara and EmKay are joined by Dorothy from the "Wicked" films, Bethany Weaver! Bethany shares how she got cast in the films, favorite moments on set, and more.Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay are joined by author Anna James to discuss her brand new novel "Alice With a Why"! Rabbit holes include thoughts on what kind of friendship Alice and Dorothy would have, the research Anna did before putting pen to paper, and more!Show Notes:Anna JamesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailBroadway's current Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, joins the pod to talk all about her journey to the stage, the highs and lows of playing everyone's favorite green girl, and so much more!Show Notes:@lenciakebedeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 - [email protected] 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 Historical MarkerAuthorship Attribution and OpticalCharacter Recognition ErrorsProject GutenbergInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 WizEXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige Releases Her ‘Inner Witch’ in ‘The Wiz Live’MrsCsCozyCrafts EtsyOddment and TweakInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 TrinketsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 Broadcast‘The Wiz’ Set as NBC’s Next Live MusicalSlipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailSPOILERS 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 ChampionWandering BooktiqueMilly BridalRemodeled ReadsCheetahramaInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 the Land of Oz by Don BillieInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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)@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik TokPuffin in BloomInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 legend22 Fascinating Facts about the Plaza Hotel@JoliCreates Instagram@JoliCreates Tik TokMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don BillieInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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@mrscscozycraftsScenery BagsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailGraphic 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: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailGraphic 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 Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, dropping this Wednesday!Show Notes:Ultimate Oz UniverseInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara 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 BagsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, Caroline's fan writing, and more.Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPWhat Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking OfWildest DreamingsUltimate Oz Universe@mrscscozycraftsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, favorite moments, and more.Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode dropping this Wednesday!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPWhat Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking OfWildest DreamingsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include Patrick meeting Mother Elphaba herself, thoughts on the ending of the film, and more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPBehind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)Patrick ClantonInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Jonathan Hamilt to learn more about Drag Story Hour and the brand new Queer Visitors book club! Jonathan shares about the importance of providing spaces for people to learn more about queer history, celebrate the art of drag, and of course gather over a shared love of Oz. See show notes to learn more and take part!Show Notes:Drag Story HourQueer Visitors Book ClubPippi PostInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include first reactions to this scene, sound design, the creation of the underscoring, and so much more.Stay tuned for the final installment dropping this Wednesday!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostBehind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)Patrick Clanton@mrscscozycraftsHow ‘Wicked’ Adapted Its Broadway Roots so the Film Score Could FlyThe making of ‘Defying Gravity’John Powell On Scoring for Stage Versus Screen and How ‘The Crown’ Inspired Fiyero’s Entrance in ‘Wicked’How Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Learned to Fly and Sing Live at the Same TimeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by another Slipperhood guest, Laura DeNooyer, author of the brand new novel "A Hundred Magical Reasons"! Laura shares her Oz DNA, her research process into L. Frank Baum's life, recommendations for an Oz vacation in Michigan, and more!Show Notes:Laura DeNooyerFrom Vanity Fair to Emerald City: Baum's Debt to BunyanPippi PostWithy WorkshopInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of the incredible podcast Once Upon a VHS to dive into the first half of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include items in the background, Return to Oz comparisons, and more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostWicked: The Graphic Novel Part I@OnceUponAVHS‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through FashionInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailOh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the First Look of "Wicked: For Good" by highlighting new clips, theories, new merch, and more!Show Notes:Wicked: For Good | First LookInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr., to dive into the balloon escape scene! Rabbit holes include Grimmerie lore, hot air balloon culture, the creation of Chistery, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostBond and GraceEverything to Know About the Grimmerie Spellbook in WickedThe making of Chistery and the monkey guards from ‘Wicked’Lighter Darker: The ILM PodcastWicked Subtly Foreshadowed Madame Morrible's Villain Reveal With This Cool DetailHow ‘Wicked’ Made Its Army of Monkeys Fly Like a Convocation of EaglesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by one half of Sentimental Men Podcast, Kevin Bianchi, to dive into "Sentimental Man"! Rabbit holes include a deep dive in the world of miniatures, details of the Wizard's costume, train route design, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPA LOOK BACK AT ROADSIDE AMERICA - WHAT WAS INSIDE?Wicked: Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of OzHow ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest‘Wicked’ Stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Talk Exploring the Massive Musical GenreBehind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set DesignThe Panorama of the City of New York On Long-Term ViewThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. CaroPippi PostMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie@sentmenpodcastInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us Fan MailTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Matthew Mastronardi, as well as some voice notes from Patreon Brian Syms Jr., to dive into "One Short Day"! Rabbit holes include set inspiration from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Idina and Kristin's incredible cameo, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPDressing for the Emerald CityHow ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural DigestReimagining Oz: The Innovative Set Design Behind the Wicked MovieNathan Crowley On Boarding The Emerald Express Train To ‘Wicked’ & “Touching Oz”Michael McCorry RoseBehind the Broadway Cameos and the New Song in the Wicked MovieInside the ‘Wicked’ Surprise Cameos: How [SPOILER] Landed Back in OzPippi PostDrawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicMatthew MastronardiInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay ShraderDown the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz