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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August 20, 2025"Wicked: For Good" First Look Breakdown!
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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!
Show Notes:
Wicked: For Good | First Look
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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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1h 2min
August 17, 2025Wicked: Part I - Balloon Escape scene with Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr.
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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!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Pippi Post
Bond and Grace
Everything to Know About the Grimmerie Spellbook in Wicked
The making of Chistery and the monkey guards from ‘Wicked’
Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast
Wicked Subtly Foreshadowed Madame Morrible's Villain Reveal With This Cool Detail
How ‘Wicked’ Made Its Army of Monkeys Fly Like a Convocation of Eagles

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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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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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1h 55min
August 10, 2025Wicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men Podcast
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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!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
A LOOK BACK AT ROADSIDE AMERICA - WHAT WAS INSIDE?
Wicked: Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz
How ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest
‘Wicked’ Stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Talk Exploring the Massive Musical Genre
Behind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set Design
The Panorama of the City of New York On Long-Term View
The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro
Pippi Post
Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
@sentmenpodcast
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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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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1h 58min
August 03, 2025Wicked: Part I - "One Short Day" with Matthew Mastronardi
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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!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Dressing for the Emerald City
How ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest
Reimagining Oz: The Innovative Set Design Behind the Wicked Movie
Nathan Crowley On Boarding The Emerald Express Train To ‘Wicked’ & “Touching Oz”
Michael McCorry Rose
Behind the Broadway Cameos and the New Song in the Wicked Movie
Inside the ‘Wicked’ Surprise Cameos: How [SPOILER] Landed Back in Oz
Pippi Post
Drawn by Bryan
Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
Matthew Mastronardi

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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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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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2h 20min
July 27, 2025Wicked: Part I - Train Scene
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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.*
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Pippi Post
Oddment and Tweak
Hollywood Built a Real 16-Ton Train for 'Wicked'—Then Barely Used It!
Take a Tour of 'Wicked's' Wonderful, Gravity-Defying Sets
LIGHTS ON: BRONWYN JAMES

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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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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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1h 33min
July 25, 2025Ozcon International 2025 Recap!
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Ozcon co-chairs Colin Ayres and Dwayne Burgess to recap Ozcon 2025! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights from the weekend, background on the con, and so much more.
Visit Ozcon for more!
Show Notes:
@collectorofoz
@ozconnection
Pippi Post
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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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
July 20, 2025Wicked: Part I - “I'm Not That Girl” with Roxanne and Bailey Canales
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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 Roxanne and Bailey Canales to dive into “I'm Not That Girl”! Rabbit holes include parallels to current events, first crushes, and so much more!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Florida lawmakers allowed into ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say detainees packed into cages
Newark mayor sues feds over arrest outside ICE facility
Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About Filming Pivotal ‘Wicked’ Scene: “My Heart Broke Open and Tears Fell”
Behind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set Design
Wicked film bikes made by Shipley's Ellis Briggs Cycles
Pippi Post
Withy Workshop

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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
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1h 60min
July 14, 2025Wicked: Part I - “Popular” with Gabi Brower and Chelly Robichaud
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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 Gabi Brower and Chelly Robichaud to dive into “Popular”! Rabbit holes include dream makeover moments, favorite moments of the scene, and so much more!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Wicked | A Week On Set With Ariana
'Popular' Number Features Extended Ending in WICKED Movie
The WICKED Interview That Brought Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Tears - The Emsolation Podcast
I Genuinely Can't Watch "Popular" In The "Wicked" Movie The Same Way Again After Reading These Facts From Filming
‘Wicked’ Team Considered Making ‘Popular’ More Hip-Hop. Ariana Grande Refused: ‘Absolutely Not. I Want to Be Glinda, Not Ariana Playing Glinda’
Inside the ‘Wicked’ musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar
Scenery Bags
Oddment and Tweak
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
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1h 55min
July 06, 2025Wicked: Part I - “Dancing Through Life Part 2” with Aaron Teoh (Avaric in Wicked)
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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 Aaron Teoh, who plays Avaric, to dive into the second half of the epic “Dancing Through Life” segment! Rabbit holes include personal Elphaba moments, Aaron's memories from filming the scene, and so much more!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Framestore - creating the Animal band
‘Wicked’ cast and crew break down Ozdust Ballroom and Defying Gravity scenes
Comfort Fedoke | The Journey from "So You Think You Can Dance" to "Wicked"
242. The Power of Adaptability: Comfort Fedoke's Journey Through Dance
Jon M. Chu on Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians & Sneaking into the Oscars
Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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
...more
1h 58min
June 29, 2025Wicked: Part I - “Dancing Through Life Part 1” with Lee Slobotkin
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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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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 8min

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How many episodes does Down the Yellow Brick Pod have?

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