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"Wicked: For Good" - Balcony Reunion Scene (Part 1) with Alex Shiranian

Sun, 06 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down Elphaba and Glinda's balcony reunion scene with Alex Shiranian, share favorite moments, and more!

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Peel Behind the Curtain: Theatre Arts Education with Bryan Andes

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by first-grade teacher Bryan Andes, who recently celebrated the 20th anniversary of the First Grade Theater Study at P.S. 212 Midtown West School! Hear more about the creation of the program, Bryan's passion for arts in education, this year's production, and more!

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"Wicked: For Good" - The Wicked Witch of the East (Part 2) with Ryan Jay

Wed, 02 Sep 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down "The Wicked Witch of the East" and the scene with Ryan Jay, share favorite moments, and more!

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"Wicked: For Good" - The Wicked Witch of the East (Part 1) with Ryan Jay

Sun, 30 Aug 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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"Wicked: For Good" - No Place Like Home (Part 2) with Mikey Shock and Christian Garcia

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down the first new song added to the film, "No Place Like Home," and the scene with Mikey Shock and Christian Garcia, share favorite moments, and more!

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Wed, 08 Jul 2026 23:00:00 -0400

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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.

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

Sun, 05 Jul 2026 18:00:00 -0400

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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!

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Pride and Oz with Andreas Wyder and Bruce Merkle

Sun, 28 Jun 2026 23:00:00 -0400

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Happy Pride listeners! Tara and EmKay are joined by Andreas Wyder and Bruce Merkle to celebrate Pride, Judy Garland, and favorite Oz queer moments.

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"A Great and Powerful Tyranny" with author Victoria Carbol

Sun, 21 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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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!

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"The Blue Bird" (1940 film) Oz Crossover and a Shirley Temple Deep Dive (Part 2)

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 20:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of 1940's "The Blue Bird," starring Shirley Temple! The gals discuss crossover with the land of Oz, highlights of Shirley's career, and more!

Apologies for the lower quality sound for a few minutes halfway through!

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"The Blue Bird" (1940 film) Oz Crossover and a Shirley Temple Deep Dive (Part 1)

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 00:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of 1940's "The Blue Bird," starring Shirley Temple! The gals discuss crossover with the land of Oz, highlights of Shirley's career, and more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Garland Biopics: "Judy" (2019) and "Rainbow" (1978) - Part 2

Wed, 10 Jun 2026 22:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay continue into the world of Judy Garland for a deep dive into Garland biopics: the 2019 film "Judy" and the 1978 film "Rainbow"!

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Garland Biopics: "Judy" (2019) and "Rainbow" (1978) - Part 1

Sun, 07 Jun 2026 17:00:00 -0400

Sun, 03 May 2026 16:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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.

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"Somewhere..." - A new Oz graphic novel by Angelo Thomas

Sun, 26 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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.

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"The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 2)

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 13:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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!

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"The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 1)

Sun, 19 Apr 2026 18:00:00 -0400

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"West of Wicked" with author Nikki St. Crowe

Sun, 12 Apr 2026 17:00:00 -0400

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Step 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."

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"The Brides of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 2)

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 15:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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!

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"The Brides of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 1)

Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:00:00 -0400

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Bethany Weaver: Dorothy in "Wicked" and "Wicked: For Good"!

Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:00:00 -0400

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In 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.

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"Alice With a Why" with author Anna James

Sun, 08 Mar 2026 20:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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!

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Making History with Lencia Kebede: "Wicked" Broadway's current Elphaba!

Sun, 15 Feb 2026 21:00:00 -0500

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Broadway'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!

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Sun, 07 Dec 2025 21:00:00 -0500

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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!

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Fri, 21 Nov 2025 16:00:00 -0500

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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!

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

Sun, 16 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500

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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!

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

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 13:00:00 -0500

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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.

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

Sun, 09 Nov 2025 17:00:00 -0500

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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!

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Wed, 22 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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!

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

Sun, 19 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

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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!

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

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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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.

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"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Kevin McCollum

Sun, 12 Oct 2025 19:00:00 -0400

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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 Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, dropping this Wednesday!

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More "Wicked: For Good" Updates!

Fri, 10 Oct 2025 15:00:00 -0400

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Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good."

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The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Bowen Yang

Sun, 05 Oct 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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!

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"Wicked: For Good" Final Trailer!

Sun, 28 Sep 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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!

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Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Musical Theatre (Part 2)

Wed, 24 Sep 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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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!

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Sun, 31 Aug 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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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 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!

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Slipperhood Series: "A Hundred Magical Reasons" novel with author Laura DeNooyer

Sat, 30 Aug 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Tara 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!

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Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 1 with Callum and Michael of Once Upon a VHS

Sun, 24 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400

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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 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!

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"Wicked: For Good" First Look Breakdown!

Wed, 20 Aug 2025 14:00:00 -0400

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Oh 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!

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Wicked: Part I - Balloon Escape scene with Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr.

Sun, 17 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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 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!

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Wicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men Podcast

Sun, 10 Aug 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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 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!

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Wicked: Part I - "One Short Day" with Matthew Mastronardi

Sun, 03 Aug 2025 19:00:00 -0400

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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 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!

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Wicked: Part I - Train Scene

Sun, 27 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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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 dive into the train scene before heading to the Emerald City! Rabbit holes include the construction of the Emerald City Unlimited train, the career of Bronwyn James, favorite cut moments and so much more!

Later in the episode they hear from patreons Daniel Horrigan & Eric Gjovaag!

*Thank you for your patience with a few sound issues throughout the episode.*

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Ozcon International 2025 Recap!

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 17:00:00 -0400

"Wicked: For Good" Trailer Breakdown!

Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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GOOD NEWS! The "Wicked: For Good" trailer is HERE and Tara and EmKay are diving into every single detail. Rabbit holes include favorite callbacks, potential theories, the Vanity Fair article, and more!

Note: Wicked the Musical spoilers abound!

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Down the YBP Live! at Green Room 42 (6/15/25 7pm)

Wed, 04 Jun 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay will be performing in their first live pod show at Green Room 42 in NYC THIS MONTH! Come on down on Sunday, June 15th at 7pm or buy a ticket for the livestream - we'd LOVE to have you. Buy tickets here!

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Banned Books and Oz (Part 2)

Wed, 23 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay continue down the rabbit hole of the history of book bannings and Oz's history of being taken off shelves. Join for a discussion on how and why the Oz books were banned, how to take action in your community to keep Oz on the shelves, and more!

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Banned Books and Oz (Part 1)

Sun, 20 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay fall down the rabbit hole of the history of book bannings and Oz's history of being taken off shelves. Join for a discussion on how banned books have evolved, how they have stood the test of time, why the Oz books were banned, and how to take action in your community to keep Oz on the shelves!

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Bond & Grace's "Alice in Wonderland" Art Novel with Ayana Christie

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay complete their trip down the rabbit hole and are joined on the journey by Ayana Christie! Ayana is the Chief Product Officer and founding member of Bond & Grace, whose new "Alice in Wonderland" art novel is magnificent. Rabbit holes include Ayana's Oz background, the creation of this stunning art novel, Oz's connection to Wonderland, and more!

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"Alice in Wonderland" and Oz Crossover! (Part 2)

Wed, 16 Apr 2025 13:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay continue their fall down the rabbit hole to Wonderland! Rabbit holes include discussing the theme of body dysmorphia, favorite Oz/Wonderland connections, pondering if Alice and Dorothy would be friends, and so much more!

Stay tuned for an interview with Ayana Christie, Chief Product Officer and founding member of Bond & Grace, where you can find the brand new "Alice in Wonderland" Art Novel, dropping this Friday.

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"Alice in Wonderland" and Oz Crossover! (Part 1)

Sun, 13 Apr 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay fall down the rabbit hole to Wonderland! Rabbit holes include the creation of rabbit holes, Lewis Carroll's complex history, Bond and Grace's beautiful new "Alice in Wonderland" art novel, and so much more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.

Note: This episode contains discussion of pedophilia in relation to Lewis Carrol's history.

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"Wizard of Oz On Ice" with Alex Wilfrand

Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Alex Wilfrand, founder of Ice Creative Entertainment (I.C.E.), the home of the new "Wizard of Oz On Ice"! Alex shares his relationship to Oz and figure skating, his process of creating this new touring ice production, memories of the Oz ice show from the '90s, and more.

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"The School for Wicked Witches" series by Will Taylor from Scholastic

Sun, 06 Apr 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Will Taylor, author of Scholastic's new children's paranormal fantasy series "The School for Wicked Witches"! Will shares his relationship to Oz, his process of creating Ava Heartstraw, Oz references to keep an eye out for, and more!

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Matilda Joslyn Gage with Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director, Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (Part 2)

Wed, 02 Apr 2025 14:00:00 -0400

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Happy close to Women's History Month, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue to dive into the rich history of women's suffrage, led in part by the incredible Matilda Joslyn Gage. Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, joins to share her expertise on Matilda, what to expect when visiting the house, favorite Oz easter eggs, and so much more!

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Matilda Joslyn Gage & the Fight for Women's Suffrage (Part 1)

Sun, 30 Mar 2025 18:00:00 -0400

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Happy close to Women's History Month, listeners! Tara and EmKay dive into the rich history of women's suffrage, led in part by the incredible Matilda Joslyn Gage. Matilda worked closely with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the fight for women's equality, but was unfortunately written out of history due to her radical goal of including ALL women in the fight. On top of all that, she was the mother-in-law of one L. Frank Baum!

Join as Tara and EmKay break down Angelica Shirley Carpenter's biography of Matilda, "Born Criminal," and highlight the amazing Matilda Joslyn Gage Center in Fayetteville, NY.

Stay tuned for an interview with Ciarrai Eaton, Interim Executive Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, dropping this Wednesday!

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Snow White & Oz Crossover! with Ashley Fletcher

Fri, 28 Mar 2025 11:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by Patreon Ashley Fletcher to talk all about the long history of Oz and Snow White crossing over! Rabbit holes include favorite Snow White adapations, Walt Disney's attempt to secure the rights to the Baum books to make his own Oz film, thoughts on the 2025 Snow White film, top favorite Oz and Snow White crossover moments, and so much more.

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"Elphie" by Gregory Maguire with Aaron J. Albano (Part 2)

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 16:00:00 -0400

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Welcome back listeners! Season 6 is off to a bookish start as Tara and EmKay are joined by Broadway performer and former Wicked cast member, Aaron J. Albano to break down Gregory Maguire's new prequel novel "Elphie"! Rabbit holes include the DTYBP-style bullet summaries, favorite moments, thoughts on future prequels, and so much more.

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"Elphie" by Gregory Maguire with Aaron J. Albano (Part 1)

Sun, 23 Mar 2025 17:00:00 -0400

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Welcome back listeners! Season 6 is off to a bookish start as Tara and EmKay are joined by Broadway performer and former Wicked cast member, Aaron J. Albano to break down Gregory Maguire's new prequel novel "Elphie"! Rabbit holes include pivotal moments in the book when Elphie becomes Elphaba before the reader's eyes, personal shares of growth and transition, and so much more.

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

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The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: George Faison (Tony Award Winning Choreographer Original Broadway Production "The Wiz")

Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:00:00 -0500

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Tara and EmKay are thrillified to welcome to the pod, Tony Award winning choreographer of the original Broadway production of "The Wiz" and dream guest, George Faison! George shares his journey to dancing with Alvin Ailey, how "The Wiz" came across his desk, creating iconic choreography for the original production, and so much more.

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Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

BroadwayCon 2023 Recap!

Sun, 13 Aug 2023 17:00:00 -0400

Sun, 17 Jul 2022 17:00:00 -0400

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The main feed will remain a bit quieter this week as Tara and EmKay share their rankings of Baum's original 14 Oz books as well as top 10 further adaptations over on Patreon! Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to hear the full episode. We'll see you back with regular programming next week as your gingham gals enter the sanatorium for Disney's "Return to Oz." Get ready, ya'll.

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Baum's Multiverse of Madness! (Part 2) with Special Guests

Wed, 13 Jul 2022 11:00:00 -0400

Wed, 22 Dec 2021 05:00:00 -0500

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Tara and EmKay are back for part two of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include Tom and Jerry's The Wizard of Oz (2011), The Wizard of AIDS educational touring program, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) and more.
Stay tuned for our final interview episode dropping Sunday - it's a special one!

Show Notes:

Honorable Mentions:

The Wiz de Musical (2006)
Tom & Jerry The Wizard of Oz (2011)
The Wizard of Oz (1982) Anime
The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
Miss Gulch Returns (1984 cabaret)
Was The Musical (2004)
The Woodsman (2012 play)
Over the Rainbow reality show (Canadian version)
The Wiz - La Jolla Playhouse (2006)
Oz National Tour starring Diana DeGarmo (2009)
The Wizard of AIDS (1987)

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Season 2 Honorable Mentions (Part 1)

Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0500

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Tara and EmKay have reached part one of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include hot takes on BBC's "Over the Rainbow" reality show from 2010, 1976's Australian film "Oz," an Oz inspired episode of "Fame," Donny and Marie Osmond's visit to the Land of Oz and even an Oz disco album. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:

Honorable Mentions:

Oz (1976 film)
Fame ("Not in Kansas Anymore" - Season 2, Episode 19; 1983)
Donny & Marie (Season 3, Episode 2; 1977)
Meco Monardo - The Wizard of Oz (Millenium Records 1978)

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" & BBC'S "Over the Rainbow" (2010) - Part 2

Wed, 15 Dec 2021 11:00:00 -0500

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Tara and EmKay are back for part two to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! The gingham gals note major differences in the script and share their personal opinions on the story changes.

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Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" & BBC'S "Over the Rainbow" (2010) - Part 1

Sun, 12 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0500

Wed, 10 Nov 2021 17:00:00 -0500

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Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for part two of the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio discusses their favorite lyrics of "Home," dives into the rich life of Broadway's Glinda DeeDee Bridgewater and celebrates the one and only Lena Horne.

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"Home"/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Tiffany Sutton (Part 1)

Sun, 07 Nov 2021 16:00:00 -0500

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Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio picks who they would want to belt "Believe in Yourself" at them when they need a pick me up, Tiffany shares about her introduction to the song "Home" and all give love to the original Broadway production's longer scene and of course, the iconic Stephanie Mills. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Slipperhood Series: Gloria Swansong (Premiere Judy Garland Impersonator/Drag Artist!)

Fri, 05 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0400

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Costume designer, drag artist and Judy Garland impersonator Daniele Tyler Mathews/Gloria Swansong joins the Slipperhood to share how she came to love and eventually impersonate Judy Garland and recreate her most iconic costumes! Gloria shares more about the art of lip sync, her design process and how it feels to channel Judy in her weekly drag show "Judy at the Q" at the Q Club in NYC.

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The Wiz's Throne Room/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Lonnae Hickman (Part 2)

Wed, 03 Nov 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Lonnae Hickman returns as special co-host to dive further into The Wiz's throne room in part 2! Lonnae, Tara and EmKay unpack social shame, Richard Pryor's background and cultural impact and honor women in their lives who have helped them believe in themselves.

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The Wiz's Throne Room/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Lonnae Hickman (Part 1)

Sun, 31 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Lonnae Hickman joins the pod to unpack Richard Pryor's portrayal as The Wiz and Dorothy's belting out of "Believe in Yourself" in The Wiz's throne room! Other rabbit holes include memories of running for office in school, unpacking differences in the original Broadway production and honoring the power of rituals. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Slipperhood Series: Amy Jo Jackson (Wicked Witch & Glinda at Regional Theatres!)

Fri, 29 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Performer, writer and good witch Amy Jo Jackson joins the Slipperhood to share their experiences portraying both Glinda and the Wicked Witch, respectively, at regional theatres! Amy shares behind the scenes details of bringing each witch to life, shares some witchy onstage snafus and even answers some questions from the Patreon community.

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Amy Jo Jackson

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The Emerald City - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Aneesa Folds (Part 1)

Sun, 03 Oct 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Aneesa Folds joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the Emerald City scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! Aneesa provides incredible trumpeting, the trio celebrates the fierce dancing, provides insight into what overnight filming was like, highlights differences in the original Broadway production and unpack the idea of social status. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Aneesa Folds

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BONUS: Seyward Darby & Ariel Ramchandani of No Place Like Home Podcast

Fri, 01 Oct 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Seyward Darby and Ariel Ramchandani, hosts of the incredible podcast No Place Like Home, join the pod to delve further into their process of creating a true crime podcast centered around the ruby slipper heist in Grand Rapids, MN! Further topics include the delicate balance of interviewing various subjects with conflicting interests, the surprising twists throughout the season, the questions that still remain and all hosts dive into the topic of obsession.

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"Be a Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Sea Sharp

Sun, 26 Sep 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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Sea Sharp joins Tara and EmKay once more in an alley filled with poppies and an iconic song sung atop a roof! The trio reflects on the question "Where do you feel anonymous?," unpacks the history of Times Square, discusses "Be a Lion" in the film and the Broadway production and shares their personal Emerald City skylines.

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Subway Scene - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 2)

Wed, 22 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

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Patrick, Tara and EmKay continue into the depths of the subway for the most terrifying scene of "The Wiz!" The trio spills the history of the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station and other iconic projects filmed there, highlights abandoned subway stations around the city, EmKay discovers a huge realization about the MTA and each host shares some of their most memorable subway experiences.

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Subway Scene - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 1)

Sun, 19 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Patrick joins the pod once more to venture into the depths of New York City: the subway! Tara and EmKay highlight a theory and observation from listener of the pod Tibby, the trio unpacks the original Broadway production's Kalidah battle and discuss if the Lion's courage is on display too soon in the film. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren (Part 2)

Wed, 15 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Special guest Deonté L. Warren is back for Part 2! Deonté shares about his senior thesis paper, in which he dove deeper into “The Wiz” and the blaxploitation genre, leading to a discussion regarding what actual diversity and inclusion within the theatre industry could look like. The trio dives further into the career of Ted Ross, challenges and questions workplace culture and celebrates the Lion’s courage to share his biggest fears.

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Deonté's Website

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Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren (Part 1)

Sun, 12 Sep 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Special guest Deonté L. Warren joins Tara and EmKay to venture to the exterior of the New York Public Library where Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man encounter a growling "Mean Ole Lion" played by one iconic Ted Ross! The trio discusses their relationship to libraries and bookstores, celebrates Ted Ross's rare crossover from the original Broadway production to the film and unpacks the Lion's backstory from the Broadway scene. Plus Deonté shares his most iconic library moment!

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Deonté's Website

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Slipperhood Series: Amanda DeVenuta (Kansas City Ballet's Dorothy!)

Fri, 10 Sep 2021 21:00:00 -0400

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Amanda "Mandy" DeVenuta joins the Slipperhood to share about her magical onstage experience portraying Dorothy in ruby red pointe shoes as a professional ballerina with the Kansas City Ballet! Mandy walks us through her daily rituals as a performing artist, shares what keeps her dedicated to her art form, details her experience being filmed for Kansas City PBS's behind the scenes documentary "Me, Dorothy... and This Road to Oz" and spills all about the bedazzled ruby pointe shoes, of course!

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Tin Man/"What Would I Do If I Could Feel" & "Slide Some Oil to Me" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar

Sun, 05 Sep 2021 22:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar to unpack the addition of a new character to Dorothy and the Scarecrow's friendship: the Tin Man, played by one Nipsey Russell! Rabbit holes include original Broadway Tin Man Colonel Tiger Haynes, questioning the intention of the song order in the original Broadway production, Wonu's riffs in "We Are The Tigers" Off Broadway, crying on cue, and soooo much more!

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Slipperhood Series: Charity & Alexa of ABC Story Sisters Podcast!

Fri, 03 Sep 2021 11:00:00 -0400

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Ten-year-old Alexa (our youngest Slipperhood member!) and her mom Charity of ABC Story Sisters Podcast join the Slipperhood to share all about their family's podcast where they read aloud and act out classic children's stories, including "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Along with younger sisters Bristol and Charlotte, Alexa is sharing her joy of reading for a greater cause, to support children's literacy across the globe! Join in supporting their purpose by visiting the links below.

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Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton

Wed, 01 Sep 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio gets into the life of Michael Jackson leading up to the film, discusses possible meanings of the presence of the crows, unpacks the confusing relationship between Diana Ross and Michael and bops to "Can't Get Outta the Rain."

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Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton

Sun, 29 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio compares the differences between "You Can't Win" from the film and "I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday" from the Broadway musical, celebrate original Broadway Scarecrow Hinton Battle and reflect on their own personal journeys as artists. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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BONUS: Matt Ripa of Catholic University on Discovering the Gingham Dress!

Thu, 26 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Matt Ripa of Catholic University unexpectedly went down in Oz history earlier this year when he discovered a missing gingham dress worn by Judy Garland in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." Gifted to Father Hartke by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1972, the dress was hidden away in a trash bag for decades until Matt's fortunate discovery. Today he shares more about his background in theatre, directing and his own artistic visions of the world of Oz. Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to join and hear the entirety of Matt's discovery!

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Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Tiffany Sutton

Wed, 25 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton continue their journey of being transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio dives into the history of the 1964 New York World's Fair and its connections to Disney, the importance of graffiti in 1970s NYC, celebrate Thelma Carpenter's performance as Miss One, and realize how kind of terrifying this film truly is (and we are HERE for it)!

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Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Tiffany Sutton

Sun, 22 Aug 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton have been transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio recalls memories of fairs they've attended, deep dive into cast members from the Broadway and film productions including Phylicia Rashād and Clarice Taylor, uncover the history of the first black actors and actresses to win Tony awards and have a moment to appreciate Ken Harper's perseverance in the face of many, many rejections. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)

Fri, 20 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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The incredible Kelli Rabke joins the Slipperhood to travel back in time to her 1992 portrayal of Dorothy in Papermill Playhouse's production of "The Wizard of Oz," where one little Tara Tagliaferro got to meet the star backstage after the show and has never forgotten it! Kelli shares her experience playing such an iconic role at a huge theatre, going on to star in Broadway shows, raise her family, and return to the stage by dominating the NYC cabaret scene. Stay up to date with Kelli's upcoming live performances at the links below!

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Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton

Wed, 18 Aug 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Patrick Clanton continue their discussion of the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz." The trio chuckles at the dropped checkers moment, appreciates Dorothy's intimate monologue song "Can I Go On?," dives more into the lore of Diana Ross getting cast in the film and gives some love to Broadway's original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills!

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Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton

Sun, 15 Aug 2021 19:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are joined by the incredible Patrick Clanton as a guest co-host to discuss the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz", including "The Feeling That We Have." The trio celebrates the mural in the opening credits, debates whether this scene takes place on Thanksgiving Day or not, delves into the differences between the Broadway production and the film, and Patrick even takes part in the pod's tradition of reenacting some iconic lines. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Sun, 01 Aug 2021 12:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay dive into the wonderfully wacky world of 1972's "Journey Back to Oz" and are ready to give Liza Minnelli's Dorothy and Ethel Merman's Mombi all the LOVE! Rabbit holes include the history of Filmation, the company that created the move, the long backstory of how the movie finally came to be, and your gingham gals' personal favorite (and not so favorite) moments!

*Please note, in this episode we explore the history of 1972’s "Journey Back to Oz," which in its later television syndication in 1976 unfortunately featured segments with Bill Cosby as the wizard. This led to a conversation about Bill Cosby’s recently overturned sexual assault conviction and it’s damaging repercussions, diving deeper into the topic of sexual abuse and the recent documentary Allen v. Farrow. We acknowledge the sensitivity and gravity of this subject and want to see our listeners who are survivors. We will give another disclaimer before this part of the conversation for anyone who wants to opt out and skip ahead to 1:06:00. Thank you.

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Allen v. Farrow

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Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)

Fri, 30 Jul 2021 19:00:00 -0400

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The incredible Danielle Paige joins the Slipperhood to share all about her incredible "Dorothy Must Die" series!! We are fangirling. Rabbit holes include how Danielle stays creatively disciplined and excited, what it was like to promote her work virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the world of Oz fuels her imagination and even some dream Dorothy casting ideas!!

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Deleted Scenes: 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"

Sun, 25 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400

Hot Air Balloon (Part 2) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"

Wed, 07 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay dive back into the Wizard's hot air balloon to bid some tearful goodbyes to the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow as Dorothy clicks her heels together three times to return to "no place like home." Tara and EmKay gush over the sentimental details, give their opinion on the most quotable Oz line from the film and spend a considerable amount of time trying to decipher the true meaning of Dorothy's mini monologue. Join us for our final MGM scene next week!

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The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman

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Hot Air Balloon (Part 1) - 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"

Sun, 04 Jul 2021 17:00:00 -0400

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Dorothy and Toto find themselves aboard the Wizard's hot air balloon and are about to embark, but not before our favorite fierce lady with the cat thwarts everyone's plans! Tara and EmKay spill the latest news in the Oz world (squeal!), unearth a deep cut "Gone With the Wind" inside joke reference, recount a deleted filmed montage scene, and celebrate Helen Seamon, everyone's favorite lady with the cat, complete with theories.

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Slipperhood Series: Tori Calamito (The Oz Vlog & Collecting!)

Fri, 02 Jul 2021 05:00:00 -0400

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Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog joins Tara and EmKay to share how she started her popular YouTube channel highlighting her miraculous Oz collection! A fan of everything having to do with the 1939 MGM film, Tori shares what brought her to the Land of Oz, her experience co-hosting Oz festivals around the country with fellow Slipperhood member Ryan Jay and how Oz can be a balm for our souls when we need it the most.

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The Oz Vlog on YouTube

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Slipperhood Series: Tiffany Sutton (Rollerskates, Rhinestones and Disney, oh my!)

Fri, 04 Jun 2021 16:00:00 -0400

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Today Tara and EmKay are ELATED to kick off a brand new series: The Slipperhood! New episodes will be dropped on Fridays throughout the summer as a space for conversation and celebration to honor those who feel a kindred connection with Dorothy in their own unique way. Our first guest is the incredible Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl), an actress living in Los Angeles who shares her passion for the ruby slippers (you're not ready, ya'll!!), memories from her visit to The Land of Oz, Disney bounding on her instagram and her dreams for the future as she roller-skates down her yellow brick road.

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Bert Lahr's "If I Were King of the Forest" (1939's The Wizard of Oz)

Sun, 30 May 2021 20:00:00 -0400

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Before our friends are finally admitted to see the Wizard, Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion has a few vibrato-filled proclamations to make about genuflecting chipmunks, which leads Tara and EmKay to realize they don't remember any lyrics from their time touring the musical "Sister Act." Whoops. Other deep dives include a moment of appreciation for the Art Deco inspired set, the origins of the phrase "king of the forest," some proposals for more appropriate and inclusive lyric rewrites, and the frustration of being told to "go away" by people who are supposed to be our leaders. Genuflect, ya'll.

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Alice Phelps of First Families Now: Healing on the Pine Ridge Indian Reservation

Fri, 28 May 2021 08:00:00 -0400

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Alice Phelps is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation on the southern part of South Dakota. She is currently employed at Oglala Lakota College where she is the Indian Education Grant Coordinator working in the Education Department. She has a wonderful 501(c)3 nonprofit, “First Families Now” that was started out of necessity for families of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Currently, Pine Ridge is located in the poorest county in the United States. Alice and her family continue to strive to bring healing to their people that are stuck in the cycle of suppression. They want to provide activities that will assist their families to become empowered and to move forward towards a sustainable path. It was an honor to hear more about Alice's story, her family's culture, and a healing path forward. Thank you for joining us.

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First Families Now

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The Emerald City (Part 2)

Wed, 26 May 2021 11:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay's deep dive into the Emerald City continues with the macabre reality of how the horse of a different color came to life, celebrating the fabulous extras in this scene, unpacking the mechanics of creating the skywriting sequence, and Betty Danko's terrifying and maddening fire explosion accident.

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Fri, 07 May 2021 10:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented and inspiring Kiki Ebsen! An accomplished keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, Kiki has traveled the world as a performer and recently released a new album, "Fill Me Up." She also calls a very special person Dad - the legendary Buddy Ebsen, and created and performed the critically acclaimed "To Dad With Love - A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen" in Los Angeles. She was incredibly generous in joining us to share her memories of Buddy, what it was like growing up in a show business family with a Disney Legend for a Dad, and personal insight into being a healing performer in 2021's changing landscape. Enjoy, and please visit Kiki's website for more!

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Wed, 03 Mar 2021 16:00:00 -0500

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Tara and EmKay continue unpacking 1903's original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" by reading some critical reviews, imagining the lives of the chorus girls, and even comparing the second touring company to their own personal touring experiences! Further iterations of Oz such as silent films, a failed Wogglebug musical, and beginnings of MGM's acquiring of the rights lead into setting the stage for 1939's "The Wizard of Oz."

Show Notes:

Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939 by Mark Evan Schwartz

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Broadway's 1903 "The Wizard of Oz" Musical Extravaganza! (Part 1)

Sun, 28 Feb 2021 18:00:00 -0500

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The time has come, ya'll. Tara and EmKay are BACK and unpacking the wacky, zany, "girls girls girls" extravaganza that was the hit of Broadway: 1903's The Wizard of Oz musical! They deep dive into how this musical came about after L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, discuss conflict amongst the creative team, do their best to explain the plot (buckle up), and even shamelessly give their best dramatic reading of a scene straight from the script for your enjoyment! It's a hanky panky nightmare you don't want to miss. Stay tuned for Part 2!

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Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939 by Mark Evan Schwartz

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Sun, 06 Dec 2020 18:00:00 -0500

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Our journey down the yellow brick road is approaching its end as Dorothy and friends finally meet the glorious, glamorous, Good Witch of the South, Glinda, who has secrets to reveal and loose ends to tie up in Dorothy's adventure. Tara and EmKay start feeling the feels as they kick off the Yuletide Season and reflect on their time in the original sacred text of Oz. Childhood memories of Billie Burke's bubbly portrayal in the MGM film, revelations about the Golden Cap, and theories about the inspiration behind Glinda abound in Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

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Fri, 20 Nov 2020 09:00:00 -0500

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Picking back up in the Dainty China Country, our friends encounter a milkmaid, a clown, and a Princess, who all shed light on the lifestyle of the land's inhabitants. Tara and EmKay unpack what contributes to fragility, complicated U.S./China relations history, and ultimately are reminded of the idea of "sonder" - the realization that everyone we encounter has their own unique, complex, internal life separate from our own, and that is something to be honored.

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BONUS: Behind the Scenes of "Broadway Celebrates Oz" with Photographer Curtis Brown

Wed, 18 Nov 2020 11:00:00 -0500

Sun, 25 Oct 2020 21:00:00 -0400

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Believing in the Wizard's promise to carry her somewhere closer to Kansas, Dorothy helps DIY a hot air balloon, which ultimately ascends above Oz without her (thanks to Toto chasing a kitten.. mysterious..). Tara and EmKay discuss what it means to feel true belonging, the challenging art of disagreeing with friends, the state of the theatre industry during this pandemic, and a couple history lessons about hot air balloons.
*ALSO! If you have theories of which Hogwarts house you would assign our Oz characters to, WRITE US at downtheybp@gmail.com and we will shout you out next episode!!*

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BONUS: Yellow Brick Crossroads (August)

Mon, 14 Sep 2020 11:00:00 -0400

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Welcome to Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! August's YBC included an old school record, original art, a sought after puzzle, a short story, and so much more. Thank you for taking the time to share your day and sacred Oz memories with us.

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Original music by Shane Chapman

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Chapter 11 (Part 1): The Wonderful Emerald City of Oz - "A Glittering Emerald Kingdom"

Sun, 13 Sep 2020 19:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay are putting on their green glasses and officially stepping through the portal into the Emerald City! The illustrations alone are chock full of rabbit holes and details to admire, leading to discussions of the Wizard bringing Americana to Oz, the influence of the Chicago World’s Fair on Baum’s creation of the Emerald City, and even some Inception-like Oz theories.. color us intrigued! PLUS, Tara debuts an original tune not to be missed. Find out what happens next in part two.

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Know My Name by Chanel Miller

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Chapter 10 (Part 2): The Guardian of the Gates - “Shapeshifting Stories & Questioning Facades"

Wed, 09 Sep 2020 12:00:00 -0400

Sun, 16 Aug 2020 23:00:00 -0400

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Ka-lee-dah or Kuh-lie-duh? Unsure of pronunciation, EmKay and Tara nevertheless meet the monstrous beasts of Oz, but feel in their hearts they would be incredible Fosse dancers. Incredible. Join your gingham gals as they applaud the courage of our Oz heroes… and become a Bachelor podcast for a hot minute. Sorry, not sorry.. would be the Bachelor thing to say.

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Original music by Shane Chapman

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Chapter 6: The Cowardly Lion- "Lions and Triggers and Brene Brown, OH MY!"

Sat, 08 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

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EmKay and Tara were NOT READY for the Ted Talk DEPTH the Cowardly Lion would roar into this episode! From investigating courage, shame, societal expectations, bullying, and more, Oz has officially become a therapeutic escape and lens for life lessons as they continue whole heartedly down the yellow brick pod. Thank you for listening!

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BONUS EPISODE: To Oz! with Oz Club President Jane Albright

Tue, 04 Aug 2020 13:00:00 -0400

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EmKay and Tara are ecstatic to welcome their first guest, Madame President of the International Wizard of Oz Club, Jane Albright! Listen to Jane's bubbly and contagious Oz enthusiasm as she shares her love for Oz and everything happening at TO OZ, a FREE virtual Oz Convention happening August 14th-16th, 2020. Tara and EmKay have never signed up for something faster.

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Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0400

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From imagining Dorothy’s backstory before the Kansas prairie to foreshadowing findings in the text that made us FREAK, join EmKay and Tara as they pretend to be historians of 1800's America and re-examine the inciting incident.

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Off to Read the Wizard: Unpacking the Intro and Dedication

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0400

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Tara and EmKay visit their Oz libraries and pull their most holy copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz down off the shelf to bless and begin this savory re-reading journey.

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Why Oz

Sun, 05 Jul 2020 18:00:00 -0400

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From sharing a home on the open road to sharing a home in a crazy city, meet Em Kay and Tara as they go public with their uncontainable Oz obsessions.

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Welcome to our Oz "Seenery!"

Sat, 27 Jun 2020 21:00:00 -0400

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Welcome to Down the Yellow Brick Pod, your Ozcast journey for all things over the rainbow! Join Tara Tagliaferro and Emily Kay Shrader as they take you through the extensive history, hidden emeralds, imagined backstories, and alternate perspectives of Oz starting with the original 1900 source by L. Frank Baum titledÂ The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.

Before we travel down the yellow brick road together, we wanted to share our current truth and hope for our discussions going forward. Thank you for listening.

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