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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod
Wicked
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The Wiz
Gregory Maguire
Dorothy Must Die
Ariana Grande
Cynthia Erivo
The Wizard Of Oz
Land Of Oz
Musical Theatre
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Amazon Prime
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United States Presidential Election
Michelle Yeoh
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Emerald City
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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 epi... more

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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.

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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. 

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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act I, major changes from the stage show, and more. Stay tuned for Act II this Friday! more

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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include Ken Harper's journey of bringing The Wiz Broadway to life, a brief history of NBC's live musicals, and more!

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Recent Guests

Corey Antonio Rose
A producer, reporter, and host based in Oakland, California. They are a producer for NPR's It's Been a Minute, where their work explores the intersections of culture, public health, and policy.
NPR
Episode: The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 1 - Background) with Corey Antonio Rose
Amber Sauer
Professional vocalist and entertainer with experience on shows like Dancing with the Stars.
Episode: Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Professional Vocalist with Amber Sauer (plus Dancing with the Stars Wicked Night!)
Paulo Samu
Artist and historical costumer, one of the biggest Wicked fans in Brazil.
Episode: Wicked in Brazil! Non-Replicas and More with Superfan Paulo Samu
Soo Lee
Freelance comic artist and illustrator, co-creator of the Wizard of Oz graphic novel
Freelance, previously published by various comics companies
Episode: "Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film" with writer and illustrator Soo Lee
Charlie Champion
Wicked fan and attendee at the premiere
Episode: SPOILERS! NYC "Wicked: For Good" Premiere and Initial Reactions (with Charlie Champion)
Lauren Samuels
English actress and singer, known for her role as Elphaba in Wicked.
Episode: Slipperhood Series: Lauren Samuels (Former Elphaba "Wicked" National Tour)
Baby Love
Founder, creator, director, producer and star of Fagtasia, a drag production
Fagtasia
Episode: Good Witch of the Concrete Jungle Series: Baby Love (Glinda in Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One")
Larry King
Writer, producer, and musician, founder of the Larry King Orchestra.
Shaggy Man Productions
Episode: "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Kevin McCollum
Kevin McCollum
Tony Award-winning Broadway producer known for shows like Rent and Avenue Q.
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Episode: "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Kevin McCollum

Hosts

Emily Kay Shrader
Co-host of the podcast with a focus on the cultural significance of Oz and a knack for connecting the material to contemporary themes.
Tara Tagliaferro
Co-host who brings insightful, humorous commentary to discussions about the Oz universe and its adaptations.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 203 ratings
  • Just a TREAT!!!!

    I came across this podcast mid 2024 before the wicked movie craze began. I started at the very beginning and listened to every single episode and loved every minute. It was a sad day to me when I caught up and couldn’t just continually listen and had to wait for new episodes. Tara and EmKay feel like close oz friends and I know we would have so much to talk about, maybe someday I’ll have the pleasure of meeting them.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Bwaybaloo
    United States2 months ago
  • Recent fan, love the vibes!!

    I’ve been tuning in the last couple of weeks, could listen for hours! Love this pod highly recommend to all fans of Oz

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    scarlson13
    United States4 months ago
  • Love this Ozcast!

    Tara and EmKay are so lovely to listen to. Their deep dives, thorough research and immense knowledge of everything Oz has been a fascinating listen for me over the past several months. I’m so glad I stumbled upon this podcast during my Wicked hyper-fixation - which won’t quit by the way!

    Thank you both for a steady stream of on-demand escapism! 🥹

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    glencoco10
    United States5 months ago
  • love!

    best podcast ever

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    boudzzzzzzzzzzzzz
    United States9 months ago
  • Extraordinary Journey

    The podcast is so well done. The care, the research, the love, the information, the presentation, and the insight is so thoroughly and spectacularly displayed. EmKay and Tara have created this wonderful oral history of Oz, and the preservation of this posterity is remarkable. The research alone is so impressive, and then adding their presentational style of the information and insightful commentary is what really makes it so special.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JDavSteen
    United States10 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the hosts' deep dives and thorough research, frequently highlighting the entertaining and relatable nature of their discussions.
There are consistent mentions of the podcast being a source of delightful escapism, accentuating the joy and humor brought by the hosts.
Many fans express gratitude for the sense of community fostered through the podcast, feeling connected to others who share their love for Oz.
Audiences applaud the high level of insight and analysis presented, with numerous comments on the hosts' passion for the subject matter.

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Wicked in Brazil! Non-Replicas and More with Superfan Paulo Samu
Q: Paulo, before we get into Wicked specifically, what was your gateway into the world of Oz in general?
I grew up with musicals because my dad loves them, and he introduced me to things like Dancing in the Rain and Singing in the Rain, which influenced my love for stories like Oz.
"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Axel Alonso
Q: What are some future projects you envision for the Ultimate Oz Universe?
The universe has endless possibilities for stories across different media, including adaptations into animated or live-action formats.
"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Axel Alonso
Q: How did you approach the adaptation of this story?
It wasn't an adaptation of existing stories but rather expanding on the gaps within the canon to create a new narrative.
"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Axel Alonso
Q: What is the premise of "The Lost Lands"?
The story begins with what happens in Oz after Dorothy returns to Kansas, featuring Scarecrow as a ruler and introducing new characters and adventures.
MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!.. Again
Q: Were you both devastated? Were you uplifted? Just generalization feeling at the end?
It was both; I would say I came away feeling sad but also inspired and intrigued.

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Focusing on the rich legacy of the Oz universe, this community-driven podcast engages listeners with in-depth discussions around its various adaptations, including books, film, and theater. The co-hosts emphasize the cultural significance of these stories while sharing personal connections, insights, and humor, particularly around well-known iterations such as 'The Wonderful Wizard of Oz', 'Wicked', and 'The Wiz'. Each episode combines thorough research with casual conversation, aiming to educate and entertain fans, both new and old, about the many facets of the Oz narrative and its influence through time. Notably, the hosts also create a space that encourages audience participation and connection with the Oz community.

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1. Corey Antonio Rose
2. Amber Sauer
3. Paulo Samu
4. Soo Lee
5. Charlie Champion
6. Lauren Samuels
7. Baby Love
8. Larry King

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