
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 | 404 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good," including Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars!
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• Oddment and Tweak
• Drawn by Bryan
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Tara and EmKay are thrillified to welcome to the pod, NYC's trans drag royalty, Baby Love!! Founder, director, producer, and star of Fagtasia, a drag parody show, Baby Love shares all about Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One." Rabbit holes... more
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Graphic novel lovers, listen up! "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" will be released November 11th, 2025, and Tara and EmKay are here to spread the word on this incredible Oz lit you'll want in your hands! Join for a conversation... more
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Graphic novel lovers, listen up! "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" will be released November 11th, 2025, and Tara and EmKay are here to spread the word on this incredible Oz lit you'll want in your hands! Join for a conversation... more
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I’ve been tuning in the last couple of weeks, could listen for hours! Love this pod highly recommend to all fans of Oz
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! 🥹
best podcast ever
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.
I've been listening to Down the Yellow Brick Pod for a few years now. I've also been a member of their patreon, which is a great community of kindly Oz-lovers. This podcast is THE place for all things Oz! If you're into the world of Oz, Wicked, the Wiz, etc., this podcast will give you all the deep-dives you're looking for. Tara and Em are absolutely hilarious and bring so much joy to my day. They truly create magic in everything they do. Give the podcast a listen, there's so much fabulous cont... more
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A fascinating exploration of the iconic world of Oz awaits listeners, as this podcast engages deeply with various adaptations, histories, and cultural implications of the Wizard of Oz universe. Co-hosts bring their humor and enthusiasm to each episode, discussing a range of topics from classic literature and Broadway shows to film adaptations like Wicked and The Wiz. Each conversation is enriched by personal anecdotes and guest insights, making it a delightful resource for both long-time fans and newcomers alike. The podcast uniquely positions itself as not just an entertainment destination, but also a community hub for discussions about representation, identity, and the evolving legacy of Oz.
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