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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod
Wicked
The Wizard Of Oz
Broadway
The Wiz
Cynthia Erivo
Gregory Maguire
Musical Theater
Ariana Grande
Defying Gravity
Elphaba
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Wizard Of Oz
The Wonderful Wizard Of Oz
Dorothy Must Die
New York City
Emerald City
Theater
Disney
The Wiz Live
L. Frank Baum

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 dive into the world of Judy Garland for a special three part series! Special guest Derek Lajeunesse joins to break down pre-production of the miniseries, EmKay shares highlights from the first hour, and Tara shares hi... more

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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of animal activism with the help of Brittany Drake, Campaigns Director at The Protego Foundation! Brittany shares about Protego's mission to protect animals, their new Defying Captivity campaign, a... more

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Tara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by Patreon Robert Berg! Rabbit holes include highlights of the novel, questions from the series, and more!

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Tara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by Patreon Robert Berg! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, love for our audiobook narrator, and more!

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Recent Guests

Lencia Kebede
Proud first generation Ethiopian-American and actress on Broadway.
Wicked
Episode: Making History with Lencia Kebede: "Wicked" Broadway's current Elphaba!
Dee Dee Bridgewater
American music legend and acclaimed jazz vocalist.
Episode: "If You Believe" The Wiz Broadway's 50th Anniversary Film with Dee Dee Bridgewater & Samira Fuller-Farquhar
Samira Fuller-Farquhar
Filmmaker and photographer, granddaughter of a cast member from 'The Wiz'.
Episode: "If You Believe" The Wiz Broadway's 50th Anniversary Film with Dee Dee Bridgewater & Samira Fuller-Farquhar
Myron Kerstein
Oscar-nominated and Ace Eddy Award-winning film and TV editor, producer, and director
Episode: The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein
Corey Antonio Rose
Producer, reporter, and host based in Oakland, California, known for exploring culture and public health.
NPR, It's Been a Minute
Episode: The Wiz Live 10th Anniversary! (Part 3 - Act II) 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)

Hosts

Emily Kay Shrader
Co-host who leads with deep research, archival sensibility, and a warmth that invites guest storytelling.
Tara Tagliaferro
Co-host with a curatorial approach to Oz history and culture, known for hosting and shaping community discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 226 ratings
  • Why I Appreciate Down the Yellow Brick Pod

    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

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    Anónimo
    United States5 months ago
  • 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

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    5
    Anonymous
    United States5 months ago
  • Why I Appreciate Down the Yellow Brick Pod

    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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    BKW47
    United States5 months ago
  • So much to learn (and unlearn)

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
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    fleurlinnea
    United States5 months ago
  • New forever follower

    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.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mrs.Gee2027
    United States5 months ago

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Community-oriented show that makes fans feel seen and welcomed.
A warm, insightful deep dive into Oz folklore with compelling guests.
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Making History with Lencia Kebede: "Wicked" Broadway's current Elphaba!
Q: Could you just talk to us a little bit about what that journey has been like, the joys that come with it, the pressures?
The experience has been life-changing and eye-opening about the importance of representation in the industry. I've learned to manage public expectations while staying true to myself, and it has taught me the importance of setting boundaries due to the scrutiny that comes with such a historic role.
Making History with Lencia Kebede: "Wicked" Broadway's current Elphaba!
Q: When you got the audition for Elphaba, just walk us through that. And maybe even whatever you want to share with the audition process, the moment you feel like I nailed it or like, no, I don't know, whatever you were mentally rollercoastering with.
The audition process was a rollercoaster, especially as I was on tour with Hamilton at the time. I was incredibly nervous, especially during my first in-person audition, but after my first song, I felt a sense of confidence.
The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein
Q: Was there a moment when editing saved a scene or maybe redefined the film for you?
There was a moment where there was this betrayal scene in For Good, where Glinda and Elphaba are unraveling about Elphaba going off with Fiyero. Removing jokes in that scene helped embrace the melodrama of the film.
The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Myron Kerstein
Q: What is your interaction with all of this right now? Because we're in this aftermath, the Internet's exploding and celebrating these films?
It's really a roller coaster. One day you feel like top of the world, the next day you're just like, oh my God, everyone hates us.
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.

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1. Lencia Kebede
2. Dee Dee Bridgewater
3. Samira Fuller-Farquhar
4. Myron Kerstein
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6. Amber Sauer
7. Paulo Samu
8. Soo Lee

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