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Big news friends!! In honor of Judy Garland's upcoming 100th Birthday Celebration on June 10th, 2022, cosmic chemist and "certified nose" Vincenzo Spinnato, family and legends Lorna Luft, Joey Luft and Liza Minnelli are unveiling a limited edition, first ever product featuring Judy Garland's name - Judy: A Garland Fragrance. Listen in for more details about this once in a lifetime event as well as information on how to get involved!

Show Notes:

• Judy: A Garland Fragrance Website
• Vince Spinnato
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP

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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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Stephen Alexander of Willow Audiobooks joins your gingham gals for part two of L. Frank Baum's third book in his original 14 book series, "Ozma of Oz"! The trio shares their mutual love of the head-collecting Langwidere, celebrates the addition of the Hungry Tiger and reflects on their main takeaways from Dorothy's return to Oz in this very special novel. See you next week for "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz"!

Show Notes:

• Willow Audiobooks
• "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP

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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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Stephen Alexander of Willow Audiobooks joins your gingham gals to venture into L. Frank Baum's third book in his original 14 book series, "Ozma of Oz," though the trio shares their hot takes on the grief they have for that title right off the bat! The trio then dives into Baum's reasons for writing this novel, question if Bill/Billina can be considered a non-binary character and Tara even shares an unforgettable real life lunch pail swinging moment.
Join us for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• Willow Audiobooks
• "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
• The Shadow of Oz Tarot Deck: The Baum Silver Edition
• Illogical Associates
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP

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Tara: @taratagtickles
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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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Dear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. In Part 2, Tara and EmKay continue to break down this wild plot, appreciate Baum's writing style, and talk with  friend of the pod Zoe O'Haillin-Berne about this book's ground-breaking ending.
See you next week for "Ozma of Oz"!

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP

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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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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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Dear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Tara and EmKay set the scene to break down the second book in Baum's original 14 book series, celebrate illustrator John R. Neill's addition to the world of Oz, share their love for Mombi and begin to attempt to break down this wild plot.
Join us for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!

Show Notes:

• The twisted transatlantic tale of American jack-o’-lanterns
• The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP

Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Instagram:
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#DownTheYBP
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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Hi friends! Your gingham gals pop into your feed to share the fun updates happening over on Patreon, including bonus episodes unpacking Oz's crossover in ABC's "Once Upon a Time" as well as the mini series "Tin Man" starring Zooey Deschanel! Head on over to www.Patreon.com/DownTheYellowBrickPod to join the family and receive exclusive access to all bonus content until the start of Season 3 in the spring.

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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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Tara and EmKay's dreams come true as the incredible Todrick Hall joins the pod! Todrick shares his earliest fascinations with the world of Oz, his journey creating his own content on YouTube and what keeps him motivated as a creator. The trio then breaks down pivotal moments, inspiration and artists involved in Todrick's original piece "Straight Outta Oz."

Thank you so much for joining us for Season Two! Keep an eye out for Season Three dropping March/April 2022!

Content warning: sexual abuse discussed from 1:05:55 to 1:09:15. Gun violence discussed from 1:16:00 to 1:20:45.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Patreon - DTYBP
• Todrick Hall - Straight Outta Oz (Deluxe Edition)
• Todrick's Website
• Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall

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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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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:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• The Wiz de Musical (2006)
• Nurlaia Karim
• Tom & Jerry The Wizard of Oz (2011)
• The Wizard of Oz (1982 Anime)
• Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Ashanti
• The Wonderful Recap of Oz - The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
• Review: In ‘The Woodsman,’ a Love Lost in Oz Under a Witch’s Spell
• "Oz"-Flavored Musical, Was, Gets World Premiere by Ohio's Human Race Theatre Oct. 14-31
• Kristin Chenoweth on Over The Rainbow | CBC
• The National Tour of "OZ" starring Diana DeGarmo.
• HealthWorks Theatre of Chicago - Wizard of AIDS
• Patreon - DTYBP

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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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

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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 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:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Lloyd Webber’s Latest Creation: Breathing Space
• The Sunset Project
• Oz (1976) - Trailer
• Donny & Marie Osmond Spoof The Wizard Of Oz W/ Lucille Ball, Ray Bolger, Paul Lynde, Paul Williams
• Meco Monardo - The Wizard Of Oz (Millennium Records 1978)

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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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
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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 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.

Show Notes:

• Down the YBP Etsy Shop
• Over the Rainbow (BBC) S01E01 - Auditions
• Slipperhood Series: Sarah Lasko (2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz")

Instagram: 

@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Patreon
Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

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