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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 "As Long As You're Mine," share favorite moments, and more!

Show notes:

• Cynthia Erivo on ‘As Long As You’re Mine’ Q&A WICKED FOR GOOD
• Wicked Costume Designer Paul Tazewell Breaks Silence on Elphaba's "Sex Cardigan"
• Cynthia Erivo explains origin of 'sex cardigan' in Wicked: For Good: 'This is what she lives in every single day' (exclusive)
• LIMITED EDITION: For the first time i feel…Cardigan (Inspired by the viral “s*x cardigan”)
• Withy Workshop
• Ultimate Oz Universe

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

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Happy Wicked Day dear listeners! To celebrate the Broadway production's 23rd anniversary, the pod welcomes our first Madame Morrible to share all about the character's witchy deliciousness. It's none other than Broadway veteran Ellen Harvey! 

Show Notes:

• Ellen Harvey
• Willfully Dorothy
• Moonchild Trinkets

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

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Tara and EmKay continue their dive into the new prequel from Gregory Maguire, "Galinda"! Joined by friend of the pod PJ Scott-Blankenship, rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite new characters, and more!

Show Notes:

• @theeverydayoz
• Oddment and Tweak
• Protego Foundation

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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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Tara and EmKay dive into the new prequel from Gregory Maguire, "Galinda"! Joined by friend of the pod PJ Scott-Blankenship, rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite new characters, and more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.

Show Notes:

• @theeverydayoz
• @JoliCreates Instagram
• @JoliCreates Tik Tok
• Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II

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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

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Tara and EmKay are elated to recap 2026's No Place Like New York Retreat, their annual Oz getaway! Rabbit holes include highlights of the retreat, a breakdown of main events, and 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:

• Good Night, Break a Leg
• Drawn by Bryan
• Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
• Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
• "A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder
• Living Mandala of Oz

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Dear listeners, one of our dearest guests, Gregory Maguire, returns to the pod to talk all about his new prequel "Galinda"! Rabbit holes include inspiration behind Galinda's childhood, differences in portrayals of the character of the years, and so much more!

Show Notes:

• "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
• Oddment and Tweak

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Graphic novel lovers, Ultimate Oz Universe returns! "Volume II: Into the Outerlands"  is available now 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 and producer Larry King and co-writer Fred Van Lente to hear about the continuation of Ultimate Oz Universe, what to expect from volume II, and so much more. 

Also, if you are planning on coming to New York Comic Con, please stop by the Ultimate Oz Universe booth and panel, moderated by Tara, EmKay, and Tori of The Oz Vlog on Thursday, October 8th, 2026!

Show Notes:

• Ultimate Oz Universe
• Comic Con
• Willfully Dorothy
• Moonchild Trinkets

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay speak with Camilo Linares, the Narrator in Mosaic Theater Company's production of "Somewhere Over the Border" by Brian Quijada! Now running in DC until October 18th, Camilo shares about what makes this production pertinent currently, how to find out more information, crossover into Oz, and more!

Show notes:

• Camilo Linares
• Orquesta Menplesa
• Mosaic Theater Company
• Ultimate Oz Universe
• Protego Foundation

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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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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 betrayal scene including the reprise of "I'm Not That Girl," share favorite moments, and more!

Show notes:

• "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
• The Making of Wicked

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Tara: @taratagtickles
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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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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 betrayal scene including the reprise of "I'm Not That Girl," share favorite moments, and more!

Show notes:

• Protego Foundation
• Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II
• Ariana Grande and the ‘Wicked: For Good’ Artisans Crafted a Subtle Arc for Glinda: Why Her Character’s Betrayal ‘Was Really Hard Emotionally’

Instagram:
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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