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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 former Boq Lee Slobotkin to dive into the first half of the epic “Dancing Through Life” segment! Rabbit holes include favorite prom memories, the design of the library set, and so much more!

Show notes:

• "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
• Lee Slobotkin
• Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
• Jonathan Bailey’s Horse in Wicked Is the Same One in Bridgerton: ‘He’s a Legend’
• Christopher Scott: Dancing through life and onto the big screen of ‘Wicked’
• Making Those ‘Wicked’ Library Shelves Spin and More Secrets from the Oz Production Design
• ‘Wicked’ Choreographer on Ariana Grande’s High Kick, Viral Dance Moves and Why ‘No Books Were Harmed’ in ‘Dancing Through Life’
• 'Wicked' Director & Cinematographer Break Down the 'Dancing Through Life' Scene | Vanity Fair
• @JoliCreates Instagram
• @JoliCreates Tik Tok
• @mrscscozycrafts

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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 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Neil James and Danny Falks to dive into the intense “Something Bad” song and classroom scene! Rabbit holes include parallels to today's political climate, breaking down details written on chalkboards and maps, and more!

Show notes:

• "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
• Drawn by Bryan
• Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
• Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
• Bond and Grace
• Chalkboard

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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 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Neil James and Danny Falks to dive into the intense “Something Bad” song and classroom scene! Rabbit holes include parallels to today's political climate, breaking down details written on chalkboards and maps, and more!

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show notes:

• "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
• United We Dream
• Bowen Yang Shares Update on Wicked Film | WWHL
• Framestore
• Meet Doctor Dillamond | Wicked VFX Breakdown | Framestore
• Chalkboard
• Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I

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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

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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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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 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

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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 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:
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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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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!

Show Notes:

• Wicked: For Good Trailer: Toto, We’re Not at Shiz Anymore
• Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
• Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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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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Tara: @taratagtickles
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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 journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreon Amelia Zani to   dive into the iconic “The Wizard and I”! Rabbit holes include design of Elphaba’s hair and makeup, color theory, filming locations, and so much more!

Show notes:

• "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
• The Wonderful World of Wicked’s Hair Design: An Exclusive Conversation with award-winning hair artist, Frances Hannon 
• PRETTY CURIOUS |  How Does Wicked’s Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two)  with Frances Hannon
• ‘Wicked’s Lencia Kebede Is Broadway's First Black Actor to Play Elphaba Full-Time—Cynthia Erivo Manifested It
• Cynthia Erivo On 'Wicked', FaceTimes With Ariana Grande And What Comes Next

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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 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Derek Lajeunesse and Nate Hallett to continue their dive into the Shiz exposition scene! Rabbit holes include construction of the Shiz set, changes from the original Broadway show, Oz cameos, and so much more.

Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show notes:

• "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
• @thedreamfactorypod
• The Slippers documentary
• Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
• Bond and Grace

Instagram:
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#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