Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Nov 17 2024 334 ep. 71 mins 22
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Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape; new episodes drop every Sunday evening. Thank you for listening!

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"Yellow Brick War" by Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die Series #3)

Nov 17 2024 89 mins  
Send us a textWelcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay return to Danielle Paige's Dorothy Must Die Series by continuing into her 2016 thriller sequel "Yellow Brick War"! Rabbit holes include favorite thrillers from years past, thoughts on the series overall so far, and so much more!Note: Apologies for the background noise and subpar audio quality throughout this episode.Show Notes:Sl

Lemons and Melons and Pears, Oh My! Our First Boq: Lee Slobotkin

Nov 10 2024 99 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay are joined by Lee Slobotkin, who portrayed Boq in the 2nd National Tour of Wicked in 2014-2016 and is a fellow Oz fanatic! Rabbit holes include Lee's extensive Wicked history, his journey to the tour, favorite 90s Oz merch, and so much more!Note: This episode was recorded the day after the United States 2024 Presidential Election, so election thoughts a

Even More Wicked Movie Updates! (And a Quick Election Debrief)

Nov 08 2024 95 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay hop back onto the mic to break down more "Wicked" movie content including the Starbucks drinks, Cynthia's Target ad, an Election 2024 reaction, a special announcement, Wicked 21, and so much more. We're almost there!!Show Notes:Wicked | Global Tour AnnouncementWicked | Paul Tazewell Costume DesignWicked-themed hotel suite transports you to the land of O

"The Wicked Will Rise" by Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die Series #2)

Nov 03 2024 89 mins  
Send us a textWelcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay return to Danielle Paige's Dorothy Must Die Series by continuing into her 2015 thriller sequel "The Wicked Will Rise"! Rabbit holes include what brings a sense of belonging, 2015 pop culture highlights, favorite new characters, and more!Show Notes:Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)Danielle PaigeDresse

Nightmare Fuel in Oz! (Top 10 Nightmarish Moments in Oz)

Oct 30 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay celebrate Halloween by sharing their respective top 10 nightmares in Oz! Frights include ascending on a moon without a seat belt, screaming heads, subway horrors, and so much more. Listen if you dare!Show Notes:Hannah Isabel LewisScenery BagsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://w

Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 21st Anniversary! With Connor and Dylan of The Drama Podcast

Oct 27 2024 64 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay are joined by twin brothers and hosts of The Drama Podcast, Connor and Dylan, to celebrate the 21st anniversary of Wicked on Broadway! They each break down their top 5 most iconified moments from the musical's long history, share personal memories with the show, and so much more. Happy 21 Wicked!*Quick note: It was Rue McClenahan, not Bea Arthur who was

Sports in Oz! (Top 5 Oz in Sports Moments)

Oct 20 2024 45 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay tap into their inner sporty spice to share their top 5 moments of Oz in sports! Highlights include "Wicked" dominating the Broadway Softball League, ruby red cleats at the Super Bowl, a Simone Biles in Oz crossover, and so much more!Show Notes:Ohio State Marching Band "The Wizard of Oz" - HalftimeBilly on the Street - Jason Sudeikis Bros Out with BillyP

Slipperhood Series: Kirk Cambridge Del-Pesche

Oct 13 2024 74 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay are joined by makeup artist Kirk Cambridge Del-Pesche to chat all things makeup and "The Wiz" Broadway revival! Kirk shares how he became a makeup artist on Broadway and beyond, how he designed the looks of the characters in "The Wiz" revival, and so much more.Thank you for your understanding of our different than usual audio setup for this episode!Show

We Got Tickets! (Elphaba Trailer, Musical Event Trailer, Tickets on Sale, Oh My!)

Oct 11 2024 34 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay celebrate Wicked tickets going on sale by breaking down the new Elphaba trailer, the Musical Event trailer, and so much more!Show Notes:Wicked - ElphabaWicked - Musical EventDanielle PaigeElphie: A Wicked ChildhoodInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellow

I Got In! (Shiz Orientation, Vanity Fair, and YEAS Miss Coddle, Oh My!)

Oct 06 2024 84 mins  
Send us a textTara and EmKay celebrate Shiz University opening its doors to all as the countdown to Wicked: Part 1 continues! Rabbit holes include favorite parts of the new Shiz Orientation trailer, the Shiz U website, Cynthia and Ariana's recent Vanity Fair feature, and more!Show Notes:Wicked | Shiz University OrientationWicked | Celebrating WickedShiz University WebsiteWicked Sta