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September 06, 2021Tin Man/"What Would I Do If I Could Feel" & "Slide Some Oil to Me" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar to unpack the addition of a new character to Dorothy and the Scarecrow's friendship: the Tin Man, played by one Nipsey Russell! Rabbit holes include original Broadway Tin Man Colonel Tiger Haynes, questioning the intention of the song order in the original Broadway production, Wonu's riffs in "We Are The Tigers" Off Broadway, crying on cue, and soooo much more!

Show Notes:
Gerald's Instagram
Wonu's Instagram

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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader
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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
1 hr 38 min
September 03, 2021Slipperhood Series: Charity & Alexa of ABC Story Sisters Podcast!
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Ten-year-old Alexa (our youngest Slipperhood member!) and her mom Charity of ABC Story Sisters Podcast join the Slipperhood to share all about their family's podcast where they read aloud and act out classic children's stories, including "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Along with younger sisters Bristol and Charlotte, Alexa is sharing her joy of reading for a greater cause, to support children's literacy across the globe! Join in supporting their purpose by visiting the links below.

Show Notes:
ABC Story Sisters
Room to Read Fundraiser

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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#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
1 hr 3 min
September 01, 2021Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio gets into the life of Michael Jackson leading up to the film, discusses possible meanings of the presence of the crows, unpacks the confusing relationship between Diana Ross and Michael and bops to "Can't Get Outta the Rain."

Show Notes:
Patrick's Website
Patrick's Insta
Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
Moonwalk by Michael Jackson
Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'
Michael Jackson - Can't Get Outta The Rain
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr 52 min
August 29, 2021Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio compares the differences between "You Can't Win" from the film and "I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday" from the Broadway musical, celebrate original Broadway Scarecrow Hinton Battle and reflect on their own personal journeys as artists. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:
Patrick's Website
Patrick's Insta
Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr 9 min
August 26, 2021BONUS: Matt Ripa of Catholic University on Discovering the Gingham Dress!
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Matt Ripa of Catholic University unexpectedly went down in Oz history earlier this year when he discovered a missing gingham dress worn by Judy Garland in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." Gifted to Father Hartke by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1972, the dress was hidden away in a trash bag for decades until Matt's fortunate discovery. Today he shares more about his background in theatre, directing and his own artistic visions of the world of Oz. Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to join and hear the entirety of Matt's discovery!

Show Notes:
Judy Garland’s missing ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress found decades later
Down the Yellow Brick Pod on Patreon
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
28 min
August 25, 2021Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Tiffany Sutton
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton continue their journey of being transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio dives into the history of the 1964 New York World's Fair and its connections to Disney, the importance of graffiti in 1970s NYC, celebrate Thelma Carpenter's performance as Miss One, and realize how kind of terrifying this film truly is (and we are HERE for it)!

Show Notes:
Tiffany's insta
Queens Theatre
Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion (2015)
The History of American Graffiti': From Subway to Gallery

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr 2 min
August 22, 2021Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Tiffany Sutton
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton have been transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio recalls memories of fairs they've attended, deep dive into cast members from the Broadway and film productions including Phylicia Rashād and Clarice Taylor, uncover the history of the first black actors and actresses to win Tony awards and have a moment to appreciate Ken Harper's perseverance in the face of many, many rejections. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:
Tiffany's insta
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr
August 20, 2021Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
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The incredible Kelli Rabke joins the Slipperhood to travel back in time to her 1992 portrayal of Dorothy in Papermill Playhouse's production of "The Wizard of Oz," where one little Tara Tagliaferro got to meet the star backstage after the show and has never forgotten it! Kelli shares her experience playing such an iconic role at a huge theatre, going on to star in Broadway shows, raise her family, and return to the stage by dominating the NYC cabaret scene. Stay up to date with Kelli's upcoming live performances at the links below!

Show Notes:
Kelli's Facebook
Kelli's Insta

Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr 4 min
August 18, 2021Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Patrick Clanton continue their discussion of the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz." The trio chuckles at the dropped checkers moment, appreciates Dorothy's intimate monologue song "Can I Go On?," dives more into the lore of Diana Ross getting cast in the film and gives some love to Broadway's original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills!

Show Notes:
Patrick's Website
Patrick's Insta
Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
54 min
August 15, 2021Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton
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Tara and EmKay are joined by the incredible Patrick Clanton as a guest co-host to discuss the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz", including "The Feeling That We Have." The trio celebrates the mural in the opening credits, debates whether this scene takes place on Thanksgiving Day or not, delves into the differences between the Broadway production and the film, and Patrick even takes part in the pod's tradition of reenacting some iconic lines. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!

Show Notes:
Patrick's Website
Patrick's Insta
Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
"Shoot Me (With Your Love)" by Tasha Thomas
The Most Important Filmmaker You Haven't Heard Of
"Women Film Editors" by David Meuel
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
#DownTheYBP
Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray

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
1 hr 7 min

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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…