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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!

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  • Slipperhood Series: "Before Dorothy" novel with author Hazel Gaynor

    Slipperhood Series: "Before Dorothy" novel with author Hazel Gaynor
    Jun 15 2025

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    Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by another Slipperhood guest, Hazel Gaynor, author of the brand new novel "Before Dorothy"! Hazel shares her experience dreaming up a novel centered around Aunt Em's life and backstory before Oz, writing Dorothy's parents, favorite parts about writing Oz, and so much more.

    Show Notes:

    • Hazel Gaynor
    • @mrscscozycrafts

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    Tara: @taratagtickles
    EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
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    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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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Wicked: Part I - “What Is This Feeling?” with Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski (Part 2)

    Wicked: Part I - “What Is This Feeling?” with Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski (Part 2)
    Jun 11 2025

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    Tara 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 Patreons Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski to dive into the iconic “What Is This Feeling”! Rabbit holes include Shiz student shout outs, the viral book dance, and so much more!

    Show notes:

    • "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
    • www.andreaswyder.com
    • Shiz University: How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Built Oz’s Epic School
    • ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through Fashion


    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

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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • Wicked: Part I - “What Is This Feeling?” with Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski (Part 1)

    Wicked: Part I - “What Is This Feeling?” with Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski (Part 1)
    Jun 8 2025

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    Tara 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 Patreons Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski to dive into the iconic “What Is This Feeling”! Rabbit holes include first roommate memories, reddit thread silliness, and so much more.

    Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

    Show notes:

    • "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
    • www.andreaswyder.com
    • @JoliCreates Instagram
    • @JoliCreates Tik Tok

    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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    45 mins
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