Down the Yellow Brick Pod

By Down the Yellow Brick Pod

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 Emil

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November 30, 2025Wicked in Brazil! Non-Replicas and More with Superfan Paulo Samu
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Tara 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 Bryan
Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
Scenery Bags
paulosamu.art
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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1h 27min
November 23, 2025"Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film" with writer and illustrator Soo Lee
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Tara 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:
Cakeworthy
Bond and Grace
Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film
Soo Lee
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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53min
November 21, 2025SPOILERS! NYC "Wicked: For Good" Premiere and Initial Reactions (with Charlie Champion)
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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!
Show Notes:
Puffin in Bloom
Ultimate Oz Universe
Charlie Champion
Wandering Booktique
Milly Bridal
Remodeled Reads
Cheetahrama
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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1h 43min
November 16, 2025Slipperhood Series: Lauren Samuels (Former Elphaba "Wicked" National Tour)
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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!
Show notes:
Cakeworthy
Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
@LaurenSamuels88
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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1h 18min
November 14, 2025Wicked: One Wonderful Night - We Were There! And Final "For Good" Thoughts
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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.
Show Notes:
@JoliCreates Instagram
@JoliCreates Tik Tok
Oddment and Tweak
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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2h 2min
November 09, 2025Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 22nd Anniversary with Emily Koch and Garett Hawe
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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!

Show Notes:
@embkoch
@garetthawe
Kimberly Akimbo Tour
Jim Hogan "Out There"
Cakeworthy
Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
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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1h 38min
November 03, 2025The No Place Like Home 2025 Retreat Recap & Attendee Shares!
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Tara 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 Gage
All Things Oz Museum
Matilda Joslyn Gage with Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director, Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (Part 2)
@JoliCreates Instagram
@JoliCreates Tik Tok
Puffin in Bloom
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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1h 30min
October 30, 2025MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!.. Again
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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"!
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 I
Bond and Grace
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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1h 1min
October 27, 2025Obsessulated: The Plaza! (including the Defying Gravitea)
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Tara 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 - 1969
Lunch with a legend
22 Fascinating Facts about the Plaza Hotel
@JoliCreates Instagram
@JoliCreates Tik Tok
Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie

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
...more
1h 52min
October 22, 2025Even MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!
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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!
Show Notes:
Oddment and Tweak
Drawn by Bryan
Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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
...more
52min

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How many episodes does Down the Yellow Brick Pod have?

The podcast currently has 423 episodes available.

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