Down the Yellow Brick Pod
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!
Episodes
353 episodes
Matilda Joslyn Gage & the Fight for Women's Suffrage (Part 1)
Happy close to Women's History Month, listeners! Tara and EmKay dive into the rich history of women's suffrage, led in part by the incredible Matilda Joslyn Gage. Matilda worked closely with Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton in the fi...
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Season 6
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Episode 5
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1:34:07
Snow White & Oz Crossover! with Ashley Fletcher
Tara and EmKay are joined by Patreon Ashley Fletcher to talk all about the long history of Oz and Snow White crossing over! Rabbit holes include favorite Snow White adapations, Walt Disney's attempt to secure the rights to the Baum books to mak...
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Season 6
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Episode 4
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2:26:15
"Elphie" by Gregory Maguire with Aaron J. Albano (Part 2)
Welcome back listeners! Season 6 is off to a bookish start as Tara and EmKay are joined by Broadway performer and former Wicked cast member, Aaron J. Albano to break down Gregory Maguire's new prequel novel "Elphie"! Rabbit holes include ...
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Season 6
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Episode 3
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1:47:22
"Elphie" by Gregory Maguire with Aaron J. Albano (Part 1)
Welcome back listeners! Season 6 is off to a bookish start as Tara and EmKay are joined by Broadway performer and former Wicked cast member, Aaron J. Albano to break down Gregory Maguire's new prequel novel "Elphie"! Rabbit holes include pivota...
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Season 6
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Episode 2
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1:27:06
Masters Behind the Curtain Series: George Faison (Tony Award Winning Choreographer Original Broadway Production "The Wiz")
Tara and EmKay are thrillified to welcome to the pod, Tony Award winning choreographer of the original Broadway production of "The Wiz" and dream guest, George Faison! George shares his journey to dancing with Alvin Ailey, how "The Wiz" came ac...
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Season 6
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Episode 1
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1:39:34
Patreon 2025 Bonus Content Teaser!
Tara and EmKay hop on the mic to invite YOU to join Down the YBP on Patreon, where your Emerald hosts will be covering Danielle Paige's "Dorothy Must Die" series novellas, Gregory Maguire's "Tales Told in Oz," and so much more before launching ...
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Season 5 End of Season Recap! (And Final Wicked Thoughts.. For Now)
Tara and EmKay recap an epic Season 5 to close out 2024! Rabbit holes include highlights and challenges of the season, personal Oz Awards, final Wicked thoughts (for now) and hopes for 2025. Thank you for another incredible season, listeners!
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Season 5
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Episode 59
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2:39:42
Slipperhood Series: Allison Lehr (Museum Manager, All Things Oz Museum)
Tara and EmKay are joined by their final guest of the season, Allison Lehr! Allison is the first Museum Manager at the All Things Oz Museum in Chittenango, NY and lifelong Oz fan. Rabbit holes include highlights of working at the museum, favori...
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Season 5
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Episode 58
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1:09:59
New Oz Book Release! A Conversation with "Toto" Author A.J. Hackwith
Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay speak with A.J. Hackwith, author of the recently published novel "Toto." Rabbit holes include finding Toto's voice, other mediums this story could exist in, favorite Oz fan fiction, and more!Sho...
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Season 5
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Episode 57
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45:38
2024 End of Season Giveaway Winners!
Congratulotions to our 2024 Giveaway Winners! A huge thank you to all who entered our giveaway by writing an Apple review, sending in additional screenshots, and to our Patreons new and old. This is one of our favorite traditions and it's thank...
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Season 5
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Episode 56
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4:03
"The End of Oz" by Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die Series #4)
Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay complete the journey into Danielle Paige's Dorothy Must Die Series by finishing with her 2017 thriller "The End of Oz"! Rabbit holes include 2017 pop culture, comparisons to headlines in the news today, th...
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Season 5
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Episode 55
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1:17:10
Wicked Press Tour and Premiere Fashion with Abbey Shrader
Tara and EmKay are joined once again by their official Gen Z correspondent and younger sister of EmKay, Abbey Shrader! Abbey joins to share about favorite looks from the Wicked press tour, premieres, favorite new merch, and more. See our instag...
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Season 5
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Episode 54
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56:04
Wicked Fandom with Lauren Gienow
Pod squad member Lauren Gienow is here to talk all things Wicked fandom and beyond! Rabbit holes include breaking down the psychology of fandom, highlights of Lauren's Wicked experiences, her impressive Wicked party trick, and so much more....
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Season 5
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Episode 53
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1:24:58
Holding Even MORE Space for Wicked Part 1 (SPOILERS!)
Tara and EmKay hold even MORE space for more Wicked thoughts after further viewings, including reviews, a 4DX screening, updates from the Wicked socials, and more!Show Notes:
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Season 5
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Episode 52
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1:51:27
Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle: Olivia Valli (Elphaba, Wicked National Tour)
Tara and EmKay welcome Olivia Valli to the pod, who recently hung up her hat playing the role of Elphaba in the 2nd National Tour of Wicked! Olivia shares her experience as the Elphaba understudy on the road, highlights of playing the role full...
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Season 5
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Episode 51
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1:29:21
Holding Space for Wicked Part 1 (SPOILERS!)
Tara and EmKay hold space for more Wicked thoughts after further viewings, as well as shout out favorite trends and reactions, attending the Wicked LA premiere, and more!Show Notes:
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Season 5
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Episode 50
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1:51:18
Conor Devoe: Toto in "The Wizard of Oz" on Royal Caribbean's Icon of the Sea
Tara and EmKay are joined by return guest Conor Devoe! Slipperhood sister, Wicked the Musical’s #1 Fan, and Toto currently aboard the world’s largest cruise ship ever, The Icon of the Sea, in Royal Caribbean's "The Wizard of Oz"! Rabbit holes i...
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Season 5
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Episode 49
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1:30:19
Aaron Teoh: Avaric in the Wicked Film!
Tara and EmKay are joined by Aaron Teoh, who portrays Avaric in the Wicked film! Rabbit holes include Aaron's audition journey, highlights of filming, premiere anticipation, and more.Show Notes:
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Season 5
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Episode 48
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1:24:45
Wicked Movie First Reactions! (SPOILERS)
GOOD NEWS! The Wicked movie is officially out and Tara and EmKay are here to share their first reactions. SPOILERS ABOUND! Rabbit holes include favorite additions to the story, surprises, and overall thoughts from the first viewing!Corr...
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Season 5
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Episode 47
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1:43:43
"Yellow Brick War" by Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die Series #3)
Welcome 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...
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Season 5
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Episode 46
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1:29:42
Lemons and Melons and Pears, Oh My! Our First Boq: Lee Slobotkin
Tara 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 s...
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Season 5
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Episode 45
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1:39:19
Even More Wicked Movie Updates! (And a Quick Election Debrief)
Tara 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!!S...
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Season 5
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Episode 44
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1:35:37
"The Wicked Will Rise" by Danielle Paige (Dorothy Must Die Series #2)
Welcome 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, fa...
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Season 5
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Episode 43
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1:29:51
Nightmare Fuel in Oz! (Top 10 Nightmarish Moments in Oz)
Tara 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:
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:04:25
Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 21st Anniversary! With Connor and Dylan of The Drama Podcast
Tara 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...
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Season 5
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Episode 42
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1:04:01