
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
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 421 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Tara and EmKay recap an iconified Season 6 to close out 2025! Awards are given out for the moments that made us laugh, cry, feel gratitution, and more. Thank you for another incredible season, listeners!
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Tara and EmKay joyously speak once more with Good Witch of the pod, Dee Dee Bridgewater, joined by filmmaker Samira Fuller-Farquhar, to discuss "If You Believe" The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary Film!
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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
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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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I first watched the 1939 film version of “The Wizard of Oz” when I was 6, have been a fan of the Oz books since 5th grade, and am now obsessulated with “Wicked.” It has been wonderful to have a space that encourages my interest in Oz. I have dreamt of continuing the representation of Oz through film, as that is what I am majoring in, and this podcast gives me more confidence that I am able to do that. I also hope to have an extensive Oz collection someday. I truly appreciate all that Down the Ye... more
I first watched the 1939 film version of “The Wizard of Oz” when I was 6, have been a fan of the Oz books since 5th grade, and am now obsessulated with “Wicked.” It has been wonderful to have a space that encourages my interest in Oz. I have dreamt of continuing the representation of Oz through film, as that is what I am majoring in, and this podcast gives me more confidence that I am able to do that. I also hope to have an extensive Oz collection someday. I truly appreciate all that Down the Ye... more
I cannot believe I didn’t discover this pod sooner, but better late than never, as they say. As an avid Ozian since childhood, I am enjoying looking at that world with a current day lens. Looking forward to listening and learning more through each episode.
I listened to the first few episodes while making cookies this morning. I can’t wait to listen to the rest. Down the yellow brick pod is for sure going to be one of my new favorites and has already been added to my library.
Down the Yellow Brick Pod has quickly become my favorite podcast to listen to. I am a huge Oz fan, so getting to hear Tara and EmKay deep-dive into the world and media of Oz is absolutely thrillifying. The guests who show up on the podcast are always a pleasant surprise and these two hosts are great at what they do. They truly care about their craft and their audience. They deserve all the flowers!
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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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