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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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Episodes
  • Ruthless with Ruth! Ruth Plumly Thompson with James Huntington

    Ruthless with Ruth! Ruth Plumly Thompson with James Huntington
    Dec 21 2025

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    Tara and EmKay are thrillified to dip their toes into the world of Ruth Plumly Thompson and the continuation of the Oz books. James Huntington "Jay from the UK" joins to help break down her backstory, three of her novels, and so much more!

    Show Notes:

    • Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
    • Puffin in Bloom
    • A Brief Guide To OZ: 75 Years Going Over The Rainbow (Brief Histories) by Paul Simpson
    • A Day in Oz: A Report on the Dedication Ceremony for Ruth Plumly Thompson’s Historical Marker




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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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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein

    The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein
    Dec 15 2025

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    Tara and EmKay are thrillified to speak to the editor of the Wicked films, Myron Kerstein! Rabbit holes include Myron's road to editing, a day in the life of editing Wicked, and so much more.

    Show Notes:

    • Myron Kerstein
    • Ultimate Oz Universe
    • Cakeworthy

    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 7 mins
  • The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 3 - Act II) with Corey Antonio Rose

    The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 3 - Act II) with Corey Antonio Rose
    Dec 12 2025

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    Tara and EmKay joyously wrap up their celebration of The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act II, major changes from the stage show, and more.

    Show Notes:

    • Corey Antonio Rose
    • Slipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")
    • MARY J. BLIGE ON WHAT THE WIZ MEANS, COMMON IS A TOUGH GUY PROTECTING LATIFAH
    • Uzo Aduba: ‘I Could Not Believe’ Being Cast In ‘The Wiz’ | TODAY
    • Queen Latifah Is The Wiz
    • EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige Releases Her ‘Inner Witch’ in ‘The Wiz Live’
    • MrsCsCozyCrafts Etsy
    • 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 20 mins
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