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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 "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick (Part 2)

    Wicked: Part I "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick (Part 2)
    May 21 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 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

    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 31 mins
  • Wicked: Part I "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick

    Wicked: Part I "No One Mourns the Wicked" Breakdown with Kristoffer Cusick
    May 18 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 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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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • "Wicked: Part I" Pre-Production Breakdown with Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog (Part 2)

    "Wicked: Part I" Pre-Production Breakdown with Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog (Part 2)
    May 14 2025

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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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    1 hr and 27 mins

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