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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod

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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 Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape! Past deep dives include the original 1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the MGM Classic, The Wiz, Return to Oz, Wicked, and more! New episodes drop every Sunday evening and we thank you for listening!

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  • Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 1 with Callum and Michael of Once Upon a VHS (Part 1)

    Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 1 with Callum and Michael of Once Upon a VHS (Part 1)
    Aug 24 2025

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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 Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of the incredible podcast Once Upon a VHS to dive into the first half of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include items in the background, Return to Oz comparisons, and more!

    Show notes:

    • "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
    • Pippi Post
    • Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
    • @OnceUponAVHS
    • ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through Fashion


    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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    2 hrs and 20 mins
  • "Wicked: For Good" First Look Breakdown!

    "Wicked: For Good" First Look Breakdown!
    Aug 20 2025

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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

    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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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Wicked: Part I - Balloon Escape scene with Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr.

    Wicked: Part I - Balloon Escape scene with Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr.
    Aug 17 2025

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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




    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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    1 hr and 55 mins
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