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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Down the Yellow Brick Pod episodes:

June 01, 2025Wicked: Part I - “The Wizard and I” with Amelia Zani
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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
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 49min
May 28, 2025Wicked: Part I - Welcome to Shiz Breakdown with Derek Lajeunesse and Nate Hallett (Part 2)
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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
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1h 4min
May 25, 2025Wicked: Part I - Welcome to Shiz Breakdown with Derek Lajeunesse and Nate Hallett (Part 1)
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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 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
How ‘Wicked’ Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City
@thedreamfactorypod
The Slippers documentary
Drawn by Bryan
Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
@mrscscozycrafts
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 11min
May 21, 2025Wicked: Part I "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick (Part 2)
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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 Kristoffer Cusick, original Broadway cast member of "Wicked," to dive into "No One Mourns the Wicked." Rabbit holes include Kristoffer's involvement in the film, the construction of Elphaba's hat, Easter eggs, and so much more.
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Friends of the Slipperhood Series: Kristoffer Cusick
'Wicked' Director Reveals the Iconic Prop That Was Surprisingly "Complicated" To Film
@JoliCreates Instagram
@JoliCreates Tik Tok
Ozcon International 2025
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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 32min
May 18, 2025Wicked: Part I "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick (Part 1)
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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 Kristoffer Cusick, original Broadway cast member of "Wicked," to dive into "No One Mourns the Wicked." Rabbit holes include Kristoffer's involvement in the film, the construction of the tulip field, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
The Magical Role of Flowers in Wicked The Movie
Where was ‘Wicked’ filmed? The locations behind the movie musical smash
Bond and Grace
Scenery Bags
Friends of the Slipperhood Series: Kristoffer Cusick

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 4min
May 14, 2025"Wicked: Part I" Pre-Production Breakdown with Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog (Part 2)
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this pre-production episode, they are joined by Tori of The Oz Vlog to share favorite movie musicals, reflect on similarities and differences to Jon M. Chu's "In the Heights," and so much more!
Show notes:
The Oz Vlog Tik Tok
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
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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1h 27min
May 11, 2025"Wicked: Part I" Pre-Production Breakdown with Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog (Part 1)
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this pre-production episode, they are joined by Tori of The Oz Vlog to share favorite movie musicals, reflect on similarities and differences to Jon M. Chu's "In the Heights," and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
The Oz Vlog Tik Tok
"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
Jon M. Chu Has A Hilarious Response After Lin-Manuel Miranda Claimed Wicked Copied In The Heights Choreography
The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
'Crazy Rich Asians' Is a Huge Win for Representation — But It's Not the Full Story
Why acclaimed ‘In the Heights’ fell short at the box office

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 15min
May 04, 2025Margaret Hamilton with Biographer Don Billie
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Tara and EmKay are joined by the author of the first Margaret Hamilton biography ever, Don Billie! Don's biography Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz is a treat for all Margaret/Wicked Witch/film lovers. Don breaks down his process of capturing Maggie's spirit, the journey to publishing, favorite facts about her life, and so much more!
Show notes:
Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
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 20min
April 27, 2025Slipperhood Series: Tori Calamito (The Oz Vlog) and Tiffany Sutton (Follow the Yellow Brick Girl)
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Tara and EmKay are joined by two very special guests and friends of the pod, Tori Calmito (The Oz Vlog) and Tiffany Sutton (Follow the Yellow Brick Girl) for a reunion Slipperhood episode! The "Oz Moms" discuss viral social media moments, the meaning of community, hopes for the future of Oz, the 2025 retreat, and more!
Check out the socials for info on the 2025 retreat!
Show notes:
The Oz Vlog
Follow the Yellow Brick Girl
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 13min
April 23, 2025Banned Books and Oz (Part 2)
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Tara and EmKay continue down the rabbit hole of the history of book bannings and Oz's history of being taken off shelves. Join for a discussion on how and why the Oz books were banned, how to take action in your community to keep Oz on the shelves, and more!
Show notes:
The Wizard Of Oz, Michael Patrick Hearn, Critical Heritage Series, Jacket, 1983
L. Frank Baum's World of Oz A Classic Series at 100 by Suzanne Rahn
The Wizard of Oz (Critical Heritage Series)
10 Things You Might Not Know About 'Goodnight Moon' and Its Creator
Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Work | Anne Carroll Moore
When L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz Series Was Banned for “Depicting Women in Strong Leadership Roles” (1928)
@JoliCreates Instagram
@JoliCreates Tik Tok
Scenery Bags
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 23min

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How many episodes does Down the Yellow Brick Pod have?

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