
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 | 447 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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Tara and EmKay are joined by WNBA star and current Seattle Storm center Stefanie Dolson to chat all about her love of Wicked! Rabbit holes include attending the Wicked: For Good premiere, her yellow brick road into professional bask... more
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We are thrilled to introduce you to Untitled Oz Project, a loosely biographical new play by William Meurer, a queer and neurodiverse playwright and performer based in Manhattan, that centers on a young man with undiagnosed autism wh... more
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Patreon Jay Davis to chat all about Disney's first live action musical film, "Babes in Toyland" (1961)! Rabbit holes include celebration for Ray Bolger's villainous performance, comparisons to "The Wizar... more
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Happy Pride listeners! Tara and EmKay are joined by Andreas Wyder and Bruce Merkle to celebrate Pride, Judy Garland, and favorite Oz queer moments.
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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 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.
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Two Oz-focused hosts guide a warm, inquisitive exploration of the Wizard of Oz universe and its cultural offshoots, blending deep-dive analyses with guests who bring literary, theatrical, and pop culture perspectives. Episodes cover books, films, stage adaptations, and related fandom topics, often highlighting queer representation, creative process, and the enduring impact of Oz on media and community. The show stands out for its accessible but scholarly vibe, strong host chemistry, and a welcoming fan culture that merges nostalgia with thoughtful critique.
Noteworthy angles include cross-media explorations (book to screen to graphic novels), behind-the-scenes industry context, and a sustained emphasis on community-building within Oz fandom... more
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