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Your Ozcast for all things over the rainbow and down the yellow brick rabbit holes! Join Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro as they nerd out through the extensive history, hidden emeralds, imagined backstories, and alternate perspectives of Oz starting with the original 1900 source by L. Frank Baum titled "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz." New episodes every Sunday. Thank you for listening!
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down "Thank Goodness" with Chad Colacurcio, share favorite moments, and more!
Show notes:
- "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- @chadcolacurcio
- ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer on Abandoning Glinda’s Signature Pink Wardrobe for Her New Bubble Dress and Wedding Gown
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down Glinda's tap to bubble scene, favorite moments, and more!
Show notes:
- "Wonderfully Wicked"
- Oddment and Tweak
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they break down Glinda's tap to bubble scene, favorite moments, and more!
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show notes:
- ‘Wicked’ actress Scarlett Spears on landing role of young Glinda: ‘I started crying’
- 8-year-old actress and Orlando native Scarlett Spears shines bright in ‘Wicked: For Good’
- The Morning Show with Scarlett Spears
- Scarlett Spears on @TheOzVlog
- "Bunns Rabbit" by Alan Barillaro
- "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they are joined by friend of the pod, Patrick Clanton, to dive into the first scene of the film, "Every Day More Wicked"!
Show notes:
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- @patrickclanton
- How ‘Wicked: For Good’ Production Designer Built Elphaba’s Nest From Woods and Greens: ‘It’s an Art Installation’
- Discover the magic of Wicked: For Good at Elphaba’s Retreat
- Wicked For Good Designer Breaks Down Elphaba and Glinda's New Costumes
- Paul Tazewell Breaks Down the Epic Costumes of Wicked: For Good
- Frances Hannon interview on Wicked: For Good - Emotional journey & iconic makeup
- Wicked For Good director explains deleted Glinda scene that was cut from the movie
- How Much Time Passed Between 'Wicked' and 'Wicked: For Good'? It's Less Than You Think
- Wicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men Podcast
- I’m Sorry, Jennifer Lopez Was Almost WHO in ‘Wicked’?!
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this episode they are joined by friend of the pod, Patrick Clanton, to dive into the first scene of the film, "Every Day More Wicked"!
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show notes:
- Oddment and Tweak
- "A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder
- @patrickclanton
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 7: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: For Good"! In this pre-production episode, they share their favorite movie musical sequels, walk through a timeline leading up to the film's release, and so much more!
Show notes:
- The Oz Vlog Tik Tok
- The “Wicked: For Good” Movie’s Marketing Team Has No Chill When It Comes To Budget, So Here’s Every Product, Collab, And Promotion They’ve Done So Far
- Wicked Returning to Theaters with First Look at Sequel Wicked: For Good
- Jon M. Chu reveals what he added and changed in Wicked: For Good after first film's success — including a cameo
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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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 basketball, collaborating with former Broadway Elphaba Lencia Kebede, and more!
Show Notes:
- @bigmamastef
- "A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder
- "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
- Together, we’re unlimited - A WNBA x WICKED on Broadway Collaboration
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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 who has just been kicked out of his home for being queer. And in the middle of all that upheaval, he turns to the one constant that's never let him down: his lifelong special interest in The Wizard of Oz.
Show Notes:
- Untitled Oz Project
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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 Wizard of Oz," and more!
Show Notes:
- A Backstage Party (1961)
- Jay Davis blog
- Mickey Mouse Club: "The Annette Sound"
- "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
- Protego Foundation
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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.
Show Notes:
- Bruce Merkle
- Andreas Wyder
- Some People Think Stonewall Was Triggered by Judy Garland’s Funeral. Here’s Why Many Experts Disagree
- Watch Broadway's queer Elphaba, Mary Kate Morrisey, deliver a soaring 'Defying Gravity' at NYC Pride
- The Story Behind Butch Wicked, The Viral Masc Musical
- Good Witch of the Concrete Jungle Series: Baby Love (Glinda in Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One")
- Slipperhood Series: Ginger Minj
- "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum (Part 2) featuring Zoe O'Haillin-Berne
- BONUS: Oz, Kansas, and Poetry with Special Guest Sea Sharp
- @chadcolacurcio
- Withy Workshop
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II
- Tori Kelly - "I'm Ready" Oz The Musical
- The Wicked Wiz of Oz: The Rusical 🩷🎶💚 RuPaul’s Drag Race
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Tara and EmKay are joined by author Victoria Carbol to chat all about her brand new novel, "A Great and Powerful Tyranny"! Releasing June 23th, 2026, this novel is a queer reimagining of the classic Wizard of Oz tale centering on a slow-burn, sapphic enemies to lovers romance in an electrifying portal fantasy. Victoria shares about the process of writing the novel, Oz crossover moments, what to expect, and more!
Show Notes:
- Victoria Carbol
- "A Great and Powerful Tyranny"
- "A Great and Powerful Tyranny" - Books of Wonder
- Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of 1940's "The Blue Bird," starring Shirley Temple! The gals discuss crossover with the land of Oz, highlights of Shirley's career, and more!
Apologies for the lower quality sound for a few minutes halfway through!
Show Notes:
- Oddment and Tweak
- Moonchild Trinkets
- The Truth About Shirley Temple's "Wizard of Oz" Connection
- Child Star: An Autobiography by Shirley Temple Black
- The Wizard of Oz (1982 anime) with Down the Yellow Brick Pod - Once Upon a VHS
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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of 1940's "The Blue Bird," starring Shirley Temple! The gals discuss crossover with the land of Oz, highlights of Shirley's career, and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
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Tara and EmKay continue into the world of Judy Garland for a deep dive into Garland biopics: the 2019 film "Judy" and the 1978 film "Rainbow"!
Show Notes:
- Protego Foundation
- Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
- Costume Designer Jany Temime Looked to the Colorful Past For ‘Judy’
- Judy Standout Jessie Buckley on Playing Judy Garland's Guardian Angel, Bonding With Renée Zellweger, More
- Drag star Jinkx Monsoon: ‘It makes sense for me to play Judy Garland. It just does’
- ‘Judy’ Review: The Singer (Disaster, Legend) at Rainbow’s End
- Hertfordshire school shares in Renée Zellweger’s Oscars success
- Judy Garland's Personal Assistant On 'Judy'
- Renée Zellweger On Playing Judy Garland: 'A Different Kind Of Triumph'
- Writing the Rainbow: An Interview with Peter Quilter
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Tara and EmKay continue into the world of Judy Garland for a deep dive into Garland biopics: the 2019 film "Judy" and the 1978 film "Rainbow"!
Stay tuned for Part 1 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part II
- "Wonderfully Wicked"
- TV: “Rainbow"
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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of Judy Garland for a special three part series! Special guest Brittany Galioto joins to break down the final section of the miniseries, EmKay shares highlights from the film, and Tara shares highlights from Lorna Luft's memoir.
Show Notes:
- Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows (Part 1/3) Audio Commentary
- Me And My Shadows - The Making Of
- "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" By Lorna Luft
- Oddment and Tweak
- "Galinda" by Gregory Maguire
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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of Judy Garland for a special three part series! Special guest Brittany Galioto joins to break down the final section of the miniseries, EmKay shares highlights from the film, and Tara shares highlights from Lorna Luft's memoir.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows (Part 1/3) Audio Commentary
- Me And My Shadows - The Making Of
- "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" By Lorna Luft
- The Colorful, Sequined Life of Judy Garland’s ‘Lucky Jacket’
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Withy Workshop
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Tara and EmKay dive into the world of Judy Garland for a special three part series! Special guest Alison Jarzyna joins to break down the middle section of the miniseries, EmKay shares highlights from the film, and Tara shares highlights from Lorna Luft's memoir.
Show Notes:
- Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows (Part 1/3) Audio Commentary
- Me And My Shadows - The Making Of
- "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" By Lorna Luft
- Judy Davis on Letting Go of Judy Garland: ‘She Would Have Taken Possession of Me’
- Oddment and Tweak
- Moonchild Trinkets
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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 highlights from Lorna Luft's memoir.
Show Notes:
- The Dream Factory
- DIVA TALK: Chatting with How to Succeed's Tammy Blanchard
- TV WEEKEND; Yellow Brick Road as a One-Way Street to Misery
- Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows (Part 1/3) Audio Commentary
- Me And My Shadows - The Making Of
- "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" By Lorna Luft
- The Slippers Documentary
- Withy Workshop
- "Wonderfully Wicked"
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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 highlights from Lorna Luft's memoir.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Dream Factory
- DIVA TALK: Chatting with How to Succeed's Tammy Blanchard
- TV WEEKEND; Yellow Brick Road as a One-Way Street to Misery
- Life with Judy Garland: Me & My Shadows (Part 1/3) Audio Commentary
- Me And My Shadows - The Making Of
- "Me and My Shadows: A Family Memoir" By Lorna Luft
- The Slippers Documentary
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Protego Foundation
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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, and how to get involved!
Show Notes:
- The Protego Foundation
- Defying Captivity Campaign
- Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
- "Wonderfully Wicked"
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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!
Show Notes:
- Return to Oz: Gregory Maguire’s The Witch of Maracoor
- Robert Berg
- BEFORE THERE WAS GREGORY MAGUIRE'S "WICKED," THERE WAS JULIA STILES' SUNDANCE BREAKOUT "WICKED"
- Oddment and Tweak
- Moonchild Trinkets
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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!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Return to Oz: Gregory Maguire’s The Witch of Maracoor
- Robert Berg
- Withy Workshop
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Angelo Thomas, author of the brand new Oz graphic novel "Somewhere..."! Rabbit holes include inspiration behind the creation of the graphic novel, collaborating with illustrator Rebecca Butterworth, and more.
Show Notes:
- 125 Wonderful Years of Oz! at Books of Wonder May 17th
- Somewhere...
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Tara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by friend of the pod Michael Luongo! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite trilogy series, and more!
Show Notes:
- Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
- Video: Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," interviewed by Paul Grondahl
- Fast moving and packed with revelations Another Day is a worthy follow up to The Wicked Years.
- @michaelluongo
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Tara and EmKay continue the Another Day series with Gregory Maguire's "The Oracle of Maracoor," joined by friend of the pod Michael Luongo! Rabbit holes include background on the novel, favorite trilogy series, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Gregory Maguire, author of Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West
- Video: Gregory Maguire, author of "Wicked," interviewed by Paul Grondahl
- Fast moving and packed with revelations Another Day is a worthy follow up to The Wicked Years.
- @michaelluongo
- Withy Workshop
- Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
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Step into the world of Nikki St. Crowe's "West of Wicked," out April 14th, 2026! Join for a discussion of this new novel, a reimagining of The Wizard of Oz, "where the villain gets the girl...and the girl gets the power."
Show Notes:
- Nikki St. Crowe
- "West of Wicked"
- Oddment and Tweak
- Moonchild Trinkets
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Tara and EmKay RETURN for Season 7: Too Much, Too Much to Mention! Kicking off the season is Gregory Maguire's "The Brides of Maracoor," joined by pod squad member Nate Hallett. Rabbit holes include background on the novel, reactions to plot points, and more!
Show Notes:
- Oz Wiki - Rain
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Tara and EmKay RETURN for Season 7: Too Much, Too Much to Mention! Kicking off the season is Gregory Maguire's "The Brides of Maracoor," joined by pod squad member Nate Hallett. Rabbit holes include background on the novel, comparisons to Greek and Roman mythology, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Enchant the Night -- A Conversation with Gregory Maguire in Celebration of The Brides of Maracoor.
- Kirkus Reviews
- Drawing Down the Moon: Magic in the Ancient Greco-Roman World byRadcliffe G. Edmonds, III
- Buried Alive: What Happened When a Vestal Virgin Broke Her Oath of Chastity in Ancient Rome
- Oz Wiki - Rain
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In the last teaser episode before Season 7 officially kicks off next week, Tara and EmKay are joined by Dorothy from the "Wicked" films, Bethany Weaver! Bethany shares how she got cast in the films, favorite moments on set, and more.
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Tara and EmKay are joined by author Anna James to discuss her brand new novel "Alice With a Why"! Rabbit holes include thoughts on what kind of friendship Alice and Dorothy would have, the research Anna did before putting pen to paper, and more!
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Broadway's current Elphaba, Lencia Kebede, joins the pod to talk all about her journey to the stage, the highs and lows of playing everyone's favorite green girl, and so much more!
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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!
Show Notes:
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Oddment and Tweak
- Moonchild Trinkets
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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!
Show Notes:
- If You Believe | The Wiz Broadway 50th Anniversary Film by Samira Fuller-Farquhar
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Samira Fuller-Farquhar
- Puffin in Bloom
- The Official Wizard of Oz Graphic Novel by Soo Lee
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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!
Show Notes:
- Sharon - Oz Dolls - smcommins@msn.com
- Puffin in Bloom
- A Brief Guide To OZ: 75 Years Going Over The Rainbow (Brief Histories) by Paul Simpson
- A Day in Oz: A Report on the Dedication Ceremony for Ruth Plumly Thompson’s Historical Marker
- Authorship Attribution and Optical
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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.
Show Notes:
- Myron Kerstein
- Ultimate Oz Universe
- Cakeworthy
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Tara and EmKay joyously wrap up their celebration of The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act II, major changes from the stage show, and more.
Show Notes:
- Corey Antonio Rose
- Slipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")
- MARY J. BLIGE ON WHAT THE WIZ MEANS, COMMON IS A TOUGH GUY PROTECTING LATIFAH
- Uzo Aduba: ‘I Could Not Believe’ Being Cast In ‘The Wiz’ | TODAY
- Queen Latifah Is The Wiz
- EXCLUSIVE: Mary J. Blige Releases Her ‘Inner Witch’ in ‘The Wiz Live’
- MrsCsCozyCrafts Etsy
- Oddment and Tweak
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights of Act I, major changes from the stage show, and more. Stay tuned for Act II this Friday!
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- Corey Antonio Rose
- Slipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")
- Scooter The Senior Rescue Dog Is The New Toto
- "Wonderfully Wicked" by Kamy M. Lavin
- Moonchild Trinkets
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be celebrating The Wiz Live's 10th anniversary with Corey Antonio Rose! Rabbit holes include Ken Harper's journey of bringing The Wiz Broadway to life, a brief history of NBC's live musicals, and more!
*Note: Please forgive some audio issues throughout this episode!
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- Harper Collins
- Corey Antonio Rose
- NBC Cancels Live Hair Broadcast
- Will It Be The Wiz or The Music Man First? NBC Lines Up Two Musicals for Live Broadcast
- ‘The Wiz’ Set as NBC’s Next Live Musical
- Slipperhood Series: Shanice Williams (Dorothy in NBC'S "The Wiz Live!")
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Tara and EmKay continue into the Peel Behind the Curtain series, where they break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, special guest Amber Sauer joins the pod to share her journey as a professional vocalist, singing for Wicked Night on Dancing with the Stars, and more!
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- @AmberSauer
- Harper Collins
- The Faces and Places of Oz
- Wicked: The Official Visual Companion
- "Wonderfully Wicked" by Kamy M. Lavin
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be diving into Wicked musical non-replicas, specifically Brazil's multiple productions, with superfan Paulo Samu! Rabbit holes include the theater scene in Brazil, major changes in the Brazil non-replicas, casting shout outs, and more!
*Please note this episode contains Wicked musical spoilers :)
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- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- Scenery Bags
- paulosamu.art
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Tara and EmKay are joined by writer and illustrator Soo Lee to share all about Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery's new "Wizard of Oz" graphic novel celebrating MGM's 85th Anniversary! Soo shares about the process of adapting the MGM film to the page, the value of reading graphic novels, her own design process, and more!
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- Cakeworthy
- Bond and Grace
- Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film
- Soo Lee
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SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode!! Tara and EmKay share about their experience attending the New York City premiere of "Wicked: For Good," their initial impressions of the film, and takeaways from sharing the experience with friends from near and far. Oz fan Charlie Champion then joins to share about seeing "Wicked: For Good" as someone who has never seen Wicked onstage and had to wait a year to find out what happens!
Show Notes:
- Puffin in Bloom
- Ultimate Oz Universe
- Charlie Champion
- Wandering Booktique
- Milly Bridal
- Remodeled Reads
- Cheetahrama
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Tara and EmKay are joined by former tour Elphie and past contestant of Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Over the Rainbow" reality competition show, Lauren Samuels! Lauren shares memories of being a part of the show, highs and lows of playing Elphaba, and more!
Show notes:
- Cakeworthy
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
- @LaurenSamuels88
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Oh what a thrillifying special NBC treated us to with Wicked: One Wonderful Night! Tara and EmKay break down highlights from their time at the Dolby Theater, favorite moments of the special, and share final Wicked: For Good thoughts before seeing the film.
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- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Oddment and Tweak
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Tara and EmKay couldn't be happier to celebrate Wicked Broadway's 22nd anniversary! To help in the festivations are former Elphaba Emily Koch and former Ensemble/Boq understudy Garett Hawe! The duo shares about their time on the national tour, how Wicked brought them together, some Wicked Broadway trivia, and even a quick nursing/Broadway crossover quiz!
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- @embkoch
- @garetthawe
- Kimberly Akimbo Tour
- Jim Hogan "Out There"
- Cakeworthy
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
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Tara and EmKay are elated to recap 2025's No Place Like Home Retreat, their annual Oz getaway! Rabbit holes include highlights of the retreat, a breakdown of main events, as well as shares from several attendees of this year's retreat. So many emotions. Thank you so much to ALL retreat attendees who made this year so special!
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- Matilda Joslyn Gage
- All Things Oz Museum
- Matilda Joslyn Gage with Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director, Matilda Joslyn Gage Center (Part 2)
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Puffin in Bloom
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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"!
EmKay shares broad thoughts (no spoilers) on the recent screening of Wicked: For Good starting at 12:52 and ends at 19:52.
Show Notes:
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Bond and Grace
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Tara and EmKay are thrillified to dive into a new series: Obsessulated, celebrating corners of the universe they are obsessed with. Today's rabbit hole is NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel! Rabbit holes include the Plaza's countless Oz crossovers, experiencing 2025's Defying Gravitea, and a very special giveaway winner announcement!
*Thank you for your understanding on our imperfect audio for this episode <3 *
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- Judy Garland - The Concert Years 1966 - 1969
- Lunch with a legend
- 22 Fascinating Facts about the Plaza Hotel
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
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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!
Show Notes:
- Oddment and Tweak
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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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 include the creation of Fagtasia, changes to this new production, Baby Love's embodiment of Glinda, and so much more!
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- Baby Love
- Introducing Baby Love, Who Brings a Drag Edge to Beloved Musicals in Fagtasia
- @mrscscozycrafts
- Scenery Bags
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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 with co-writer Larry King and Chief Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, to hear about what to expect from this graphic novel, where to find it, and so much more.
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- Ultimate Oz Universe
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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 with co-writer Larry King and producer Kevin McCollum to hear about the inception of the Ultimate Oz Universe, what to expect from this graphic novel, and so much more.
Stay tuned for another conversation with Larry King and Chief Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, dropping this Wednesday!
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- Ultimate Oz Universe
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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."
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- Ultimate Oz Universe
- Bond and Grace
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Tara and EmKay are thrillified and have officially been through, because today Wicked's own Pfannee, Bowen Yang, joins the pod! Rabbit holes include Bowen's long time love of the musical, his reaction to seeing the final film, a brief taste of what to expect from Pfannee and Shen Shen in Part 2, games galore, and so much more!
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- @fayedunaway
- Ultimate Oz Universe
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- @studiocapricornco
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Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the FINAL "Wicked: For Good" trailer. Rabbit holes include potential theories, unanswered questions, highlights from the social media channels, and so much more!
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- Ultimate Oz Universe
- Withy Workshop
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Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more!
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- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Ultimate Oz Universe
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Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more!
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- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- Bond and Grace
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Tara and EmKay are joined by filmmaker and director of the new documentary "It's Dorothy!," Jeffrey McHale! Jeffrey shares about his journey to filmmaking, the documentary's debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tara and EmKay's involvement in the film, and more!
Show notes:
- "It's Dorothy!"
- Jeffrey McHale
- "You Don't Nomi"
- Wicked: For Good | You can't resist this ✨
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, Caroline's fan writing, and more.
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- What Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)
- ’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of
- Wildest Dreamings
- Ultimate Oz Universe
- @mrscscozycrafts
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Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, favorite moments, and more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- What Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)
- ’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking Of
- Wildest Dreamings
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include Patrick meeting Mother Elphaba herself, thoughts on the ending of the film, and more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Behind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)
- Patrick Clanton
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Jonathan Hamilt to learn more about Drag Story Hour and the brand new Queer Visitors book club! Jonathan shares about the importance of providing spaces for people to learn more about queer history, celebrate the art of drag, and of course gather over a shared love of Oz. See show notes to learn more and take part!
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- Drag Story Hour
- Queer Visitors Book Club
- Pippi Post
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include first reactions to this scene, sound design, the creation of the underscoring, and so much more.
Stay tuned for the final installment dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Pippi Post
- Behind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)
- Patrick Clanton
- @mrscscozycrafts
- How ‘Wicked’ Adapted Its Broadway Roots so the Film Score Could Fly
- The making of ‘Defying Gravity’
- John Powell On Scoring for Stage Versus Screen and How ‘The Crown’ Inspired Fiyero’s Entrance in ‘Wicked’
- How Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Learned to Fly and Sing Live at the Same Time
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by another Slipperhood guest, Laura DeNooyer, author of the brand new novel "A Hundred Magical Reasons"! Laura shares her Oz DNA, her research process into L. Frank Baum's life, recommendations for an Oz vacation in Michigan, and more!
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- Laura DeNooyer
- From Vanity Fair to Emerald City: Baum's Debt to Bunyan
- Pippi Post
- Withy Workshop
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of the incredible podcast Once Upon a VHS to dive into the first half of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include items in the background, Return to Oz comparisons, and more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Pippi Post
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- @OnceUponAVHS
- ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through Fashion
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Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the First Look of "Wicked: For Good" by highlighting new clips, theories, new merch, and more!
Show Notes:
- Wicked: For Good | First Look
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr., to dive into the balloon escape scene! Rabbit holes include Grimmerie lore, hot air balloon culture, the creation of Chistery, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Pippi Post
- Bond and Grace
- Everything to Know About the Grimmerie Spellbook in Wicked
- The making of Chistery and the monkey guards from ‘Wicked’
- Lighter Darker: The ILM Podcast
- Wicked Subtly Foreshadowed Madame Morrible's Villain Reveal With This Cool Detail
- How ‘Wicked’ Made Its Army of Monkeys Fly Like a Convocation of Eagles
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by one half of Sentimental Men Podcast, Kevin Bianchi, to dive into "Sentimental Man"! Rabbit holes include a deep dive in the world of miniatures, details of the Wizard's costume, train route design, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- A LOOK BACK AT ROADSIDE AMERICA - WHAT WAS INSIDE?
- Wicked: Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of Oz
- How ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest
- ‘Wicked’ Stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Talk Exploring the Massive Musical Genre
- Behind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set Design
- The Panorama of the City of New York On Long-Term View
- The Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. Caro
- Pippi Post
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
- @sentmenpodcast
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Matthew Mastronardi, as well as some voice notes from Patreon Brian Syms Jr., to dive into "One Short Day"! Rabbit holes include set inspiration from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Idina and Kristin's incredible cameo, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Dressing for the Emerald City
- How ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest
- Reimagining Oz: The Innovative Set Design Behind the Wicked Movie
- Nathan Crowley On Boarding The Emerald Express Train To ‘Wicked’ & “Touching Oz”
- Michael McCorry Rose
- Behind the Broadway Cameos and the New Song in the Wicked Movie
- Inside the ‘Wicked’ Surprise Cameos: How [SPOILER] Landed Back in Oz
- Pippi Post
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- Matthew Mastronardi
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they dive into the train scene before heading to the Emerald City! Rabbit holes include the construction of the Emerald City Unlimited train, the career of Bronwyn James, favorite cut moments and so much more!
Later in the episode they hear from patreons Daniel Horrigan &Eric Gjovaag!
Thank you for your patience with a few sound issues throughout the episode.
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Pippi Post
- Oddment and Tweak
- Hollywood Built a Real 16-Ton Train for 'Wicked'—Then Barely Used It!
- Take a Tour of 'Wicked's' Wonderful, Gravity-Defying Sets
- LIGHTS ON: BRONWYN JAMES
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Ozcon co-chairs Colin Ayres and Dwayne Burgess to recap Ozcon 2025! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights from the weekend, background on the con, and so much more.
Visit Ozcon for more!
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- @collectorofoz
- @ozconnection
- Pippi Post
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Roxanne and Bailey Canales to dive into “I'm Not That Girl”! Rabbit holes include parallels to current events, first crushes, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Florida lawmakers allowed into ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say detainees packed into cages
- Newark mayor sues feds over arrest outside ICE facility
- Cynthia Erivo Opens Up About Filming Pivotal ‘Wicked’ Scene: “My Heart Broke Open and Tears Fell”
- Behind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set Design
- Wicked film bikes made by Shipley's Ellis Briggs Cycles
- Pippi Post
- Withy Workshop
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Gabi Brower and Chelly Robichaud to dive into “Popular”! Rabbit holes include dream makeover moments, favorite moments of the scene, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Wicked | A Week On Set With Ariana
- 'Popular' Number Features Extended Ending in WICKED Movie
- The WICKED Interview That Brought Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Tears - The Emsolation Podcast
- I Genuinely Can't Watch "Popular" In The "Wicked" Movie The Same Way Again After Reading These Facts From Filming
- ‘Wicked’ Team Considered Making ‘Popular’ More Hip-Hop. Ariana Grande Refused: ‘Absolutely Not. I Want to Be Glinda, Not Ariana Playing Glinda’
- Inside the ‘Wicked’ musical number that could win Ariana Grande an Oscar
- Scenery Bags
- Oddment and Tweak
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Aaron Teoh, who plays Avaric, to dive into the second half of the epic “Dancing Through Life” segment! Rabbit holes include personal Elphaba moments, Aaron's memories from filming the scene, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Framestore - creating the Animal band
- ‘Wicked’ cast and crew break down Ozdust Ballroom and Defying Gravity scenes
- Comfort Fedoke | The Journey from "So You Think You Can Dance" to "Wicked"
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- The Power of Adaptability: Comfort Fedoke's Journey Through Dance
- Jon M. Chu on Wicked, Crazy Rich Asians & Sneaking into the Oscars
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- Bond and Grace
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by former Boq Lee Slobotkin to dive into the first half of the epic “Dancing Through Life” segment! Rabbit holes include favorite prom memories, the design of the library set, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Lee Slobotkin
- Interview: 'It's So Rewarding': Actor Zizi Strallen on Taking on The Role of Glinda in WICKED
- Jonathan Bailey’s Horse in Wicked Is the Same One in Bridgerton: ‘He’s a Legend’
- Christopher Scott: Dancing through life and onto the big screen of ‘Wicked’
- Making Those ‘Wicked’ Library Shelves Spin and More Secrets from the Oz Production Design
- ‘Wicked’ Choreographer on Ariana Grande’s High Kick, Viral Dance Moves and Why ‘No Books Were Harmed’ in ‘Dancing Through Life’
- 'Wicked' Director & Cinematographer Break Down the 'Dancing Through Life' Scene | Vanity Fair
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- @mrscscozycrafts
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Neil James and Danny Falks to dive into the intense “Something Bad” song and classroom scene! Rabbit holes include parallels to today's political climate, breaking down details written on chalkboards and maps, and more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- Bond and Grace
- Chalkboard
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Neil James and Danny Falks to dive into the intense “Something Bad” song and classroom scene! Rabbit holes include parallels to today's political climate, breaking down details written on chalkboards and maps, and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- United We Dream
- Bowen Yang Shares Update on Wicked Film | WWHL
- Framestore
- Meet Doctor Dillamond | Wicked VFX Breakdown | Framestore
- Chalkboard
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by another Slipperhood guest, Hazel Gaynor, author of the brand new novel "Before Dorothy"! Hazel shares her experience dreaming up a novel centered around Aunt Em's life and backstory before Oz, writing Dorothy's parents, favorite parts about writing Oz, and so much more.
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- Hazel Gaynor
- @mrscscozycrafts
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski to dive into the iconic “What Is This Feeling”! Rabbit holes include Shiz student shout outs, the viral book dance, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- www.andreaswyder.com
- Shiz University: How the ‘Wicked’ Movie Built Oz’s Epic School
- ‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through Fashion
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Andreas Wyder and Kate Obedzinski to dive into the iconic “What Is This Feeling”! Rabbit holes include first roommate memories, reddit thread silliness, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
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- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- www.andreaswyder.com
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
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GOOD NEWS! The "Wicked: For Good" trailer is HERE and Tara and EmKay are diving into every single detail. Rabbit holes include favorite callbacks, potential theories, the Vanity Fair article, and more!
Note: Wicked the Musical spoilers abound!
Show Notes:
- Wicked: For Good Trailer: Toto, We’re Not at Shiz Anymore
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
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Tara and EmKay will be performing in their first live pod show at Green Room 42 in NYC THIS MONTH! Come on down on Sunday, June 15th at 7pm or buy a ticket for the livestream - we'd LOVE to have you. Buy tickets here!
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreon Amelia Zani to dive into the iconic “The Wizard and I”! Rabbit holes include design of Elphaba’s hair and makeup, color theory, filming locations, and so much more!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- The Wonderful World of Wicked’s Hair Design: An Exclusive Conversation with award-winning hair artist, Frances Hannon
- PRETTY CURIOUS | How Does Wicked’s Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two) with Frances Hannon
- ‘Wicked’s Lencia Kebede Is Broadway's First Black Actor to Play Elphaba Full-Time—Cynthia Erivo Manifested It
- Cynthia Erivo On 'Wicked', FaceTimes With Ariana Grande And What Comes Next
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Derek Lajeunesse and Nate Hallett to continue their dive into the Shiz exposition scene! Rabbit holes include construction of the Shiz set, changes from the original Broadway show, Oz cameos, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
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- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- @thedreamfactorypod
- The Slippers documentary
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
- Bond and Grace
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Patreons Derek Lajeunesse and Nate Hallett to dive into the Shiz exposition scene! Rabbit holes include construction of the Shiz set, changes from the original Broadway show, Oz cameos, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- How ‘Wicked’ Built Immersive Real-Life Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City
- @thedreamfactorypod
- The Slippers documentary
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
- @mrscscozycrafts
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Kristoffer Cusick, original Broadway cast member of "Wicked," to dive into "No One Mourns the Wicked." Rabbit holes include Kristoffer's involvement in the film, the construction of Elphaba's hat, Easter eggs, and so much more.
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Friends of the Slipperhood Series: Kristoffer Cusick
- 'Wicked' Director Reveals the Iconic Prop That Was Surprisingly "Complicated" To Film
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Ozcon International 2025
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Kristoffer Cusick, original Broadway cast member of "Wicked," to dive into "No One Mourns the Wicked." Rabbit holes include Kristoffer's involvement in the film, the construction of the tulip field, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- The Magical Role of Flowers in Wicked The Movie
- Where was ‘Wicked’ filmed? The locations behind the movie musical smash
- Bond and Grace
- Scenery Bags
- Friends of the Slipperhood Series: Kristoffer Cusick
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this pre-production episode, they are joined by Tori of The Oz Vlog to share favorite movie musicals, reflect on similarities and differences to Jon M. Chu's "In the Heights," and so much more!
Show notes:
- The Oz Vlog Tik Tok
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Oddment and Tweak
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this pre-production episode, they are joined by Tori of The Oz Vlog to share favorite movie musicals, reflect on similarities and differences to Jon M. Chu's "In the Heights," and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- The Oz Vlog Tik Tok
- "Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBP
- Jon M. Chu Has A Hilarious Response After Lin-Manuel Miranda Claimed Wicked Copied In The Heights Choreography
- The Rise and Fall of Movie Musicals- A Statistical Analysis
- 'Crazy Rich Asians' Is a Huge Win for Representation — But It's Not the Full Story
- Why acclaimed ‘In the Heights’ fell short at the box office
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Tara and EmKay are joined by the author of the first Margaret Hamilton biography ever, Don Billie! Don's biography Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz is a treat for all Margaret/Wicked Witch/film lovers. Don breaks down his process of capturing Maggie's spirit, the journey to publishing, favorite facts about her life, and so much more!
Show notes:
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
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Tara and EmKay are joined by two very special guests and friends of the pod, Tori Calmito (The Oz Vlog) and Tiffany Sutton (Follow the Yellow Brick Girl) for a reunion Slipperhood episode! The "Oz Moms" discuss viral social media moments, the meaning of community, hopes for the future of Oz, the 2025 retreat, and more!
Check out the socials for info on the 2025 retreat!
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- The Oz Vlog
- Follow the Yellow Brick Girl
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Tara and EmKay continue down the rabbit hole of the history of book bannings and Oz's history of being taken off shelves. Join for a discussion on how and why the Oz books were banned, how to take action in your community to keep Oz on the shelves, and more!
Show notes:
- The Wizard Of Oz, Michael Patrick Hearn, Critical Heritage Series, Jacket, 1983
- L. Frank Baum's World of Oz A Classic Series at 100 by Suzanne Rahn
- The Wizard of Oz (Critical Heritage Series)
- 10 Things You Might Not Know About 'Goodnight Moon' and Its Creator
- Banned Books, Burned Books: Forbidden Literary Work | Anne Carroll Moore
- When L. Frank Baum’s Wizard of Oz Series Was Banned for “Depicting Women in Strong Leadership Roles” (1928)
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay fall down the rabbit hole of the history of book bannings and Oz's history of being taken off shelves. Join for a discussion on how banned books have evolved, how they have stood the test of time, why the Oz books were banned, and how to take action in your community to keep Oz on the shelves!
Show notes:
- What's a book ban anyway? Depends on who you ask
- The Fiery History of Banned Books (Feat. Princess Weekes) | It's Lit
- The Books Getting Banned From Schools
- What’s Going On in This Graph? | Banned Books
- Banned Books: A History of Censorship
- TO BE DESTROYED I MSNBC FILMS
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Tara and EmKay complete their trip down the rabbit hole and are joined on the journey by Ayana Christie! Ayana is the Chief Product Officer and founding member of Bond & Grace, whose new "Alice in Wonderland" art novel is magnificent. Rabbit holes include Ayana's Oz background, the creation of this stunning art novel, Oz's connection to Wonderland, and more!
Show Notes:
- Bond and Grace
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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Tara and EmKay continue their fall down the rabbit hole to Wonderland! Rabbit holes include discussing the theme of body dysmorphia, favorite Oz/Wonderland connections, pondering if Alice and Dorothy would be friends, and so much more!
Stay tuned for an interview with Ayana Christie, Chief Product Officer and founding member of Bond & Grace, where you can find the brand new "Alice in Wonderland" Art Novel, dropping this Friday.
Show notes:
- Bond and Grace
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- @mrscscozycrafts
- MrsCsCozyCrafts Etsy
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Tara and EmKay fall down the rabbit hole to Wonderland! Rabbit holes include the creation of rabbit holes, Lewis Carroll's complex history, Bond and Grace's beautiful new "Alice in Wonderland" art novel, and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Note: This episode contains discussion of pedophilia in relation to Lewis Carrol's history.
Show notes:
- Bond and Grace
- The Impact of the Controversial Elements of Children’s Authors’ Mythobiographies on the Reception and Transformation of Their Works
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- BBC The Secret World of Lewis Carroll
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Alex Wilfrand, founder of Ice Creative Entertainment (I.C.E.), the home of the new "Wizard of Oz On Ice"! Alex shares his relationship to Oz and figure skating, his process of creating this new touring ice production, memories of the Oz ice show from the '90s, and more.
Show notes:
- Wizard of Oz On Ice
- Ice Creative Entertainment Group
- Ryan Jay Reviews
- Drawn by Bryan
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Will Taylor, author of Scholastic's new children's paranormal fantasy series "The School for Wicked Witches"! Will shares his relationship to Oz, his process of creating Ava Heartstraw, Oz references to keep an eye out for, and more!
Show notes:
- Will Taylor
- A 6-song study guide for watching ‘Wicked’ with your kids
- Drawn by Bryan Instagram
- Drawn by Bryan RedBubble
- Drawn by Bryan TeePublic
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Happy close to Women's History Month, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue to dive into the rich history of women's suffrage, led in part by the incredible Matilda Joslyn Gage. Ciarrai Eaton, Operations Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, joins to share her expertise on Matilda, what to expect when visiting the house, favorite Oz easter eggs, and so much more!
Show notes:
- Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist by Angelica Shirley Carpenter
- Matilda Joslyn Gage Center
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie
- Bond and Grace
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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 fight for women's equality, but was unfortunately written out of history due to her radical goal of including ALL women in the fight. On top of all that, she was the mother-in-law of one L. Frank Baum!
Join as Tara and EmKay break down Angelica Shirley Carpenter's biography of Matilda, "Born Criminal," and highlight the amazing Matilda Joslyn Gage Center in Fayetteville, NY.
Stay tuned for an interview with Ciarrai Eaton, Interim Executive Director of the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center, dropping this Wednesday!
Show notes:
- Author Talk: Born Criminal- Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist
- Commemorating 100 Years of Women's Right to Vote with Sue Boland - DTYBP
- Book Talk: Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist Full Event
- Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist by Angelica Shirley Carpenter
- Vera Bradley Wicked Collection
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
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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 make his own Oz film, thoughts on the 2025 Snow White film, top favorite Oz and Snow White crossover moments, and so much more.
Show notes:
- Ashley's Letterboxd
- The history of Snow White
- Snow White and the Seven Kajillion Controversies
- A Rare Trip Inside Disney’s Secret Animation Vault
- Disney’s Snow White | Waiting on a Wish Unplugged
- JUDY SINGS DISNEY 1964 When You Wish Upon A Star, Zip-a-Dee-Do-Dah & Someday My Prince Will Come
- why the new SNOW WHITE doesn't work | 2025 Disney film review
- I'm Wishing & Someday My Prince Will Come (1972) - Julie Andrews, Adriana Caselotti
- Vera Bradley Wicked Collection
- @JoliCreates Instagram
- @JoliCreates Tik Tok
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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 the DTYBP-style bullet summaries, favorite moments, thoughts on future prequels, and so much more.
Show Notes:
- Aaron J. Albano
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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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 pivotal moments in the book when Elphie becomes Elphaba before the reader's eyes, personal shares of growth and transition, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Aaron J. Albano
- Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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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 across his desk, creating iconic choreography for the original production, and so much more.
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- George Faison
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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 Season 6 this spring. Visit the link below to join at any tier!
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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!
Show Notes:
- ‘Wicked’ Releases on Digital, With Three Hours of Bonus Content Including Singalong Version
- At 8 Years Old, She Attended The Wizard of Oz Premiere. At 94, She Sees Wicked in Theaters with Her Granddaughter (Exclusive)
- ‘Wicked’: Read The Screenplay For The Highest-Grossing Broadway Musical Movie In U.S. History
- Joli Creates
- Dressed in Lala
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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, favorite parts about living in L. Frank Baum's birth place, experiences cosplaying, and more!
Show Notes:
- All Things Oz Museum
- The Legend of Oz: Wicked West
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz Paperback by Don Billie
- Scenery Bags
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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!
Show Notes:
- A.J. Hackwith
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- Dressed in Lala
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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 thanks to you, listener, for enabling us to keep it alive. Thank you and stay tuned for a few more episodes to end the season!
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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, thoughts on the series overall, and more!
Show Notes:
- Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)
- Danielle Paige
- The Rage and Glee That Followed a C.E.O.’s Killing Should Ring All Alarms
- Torrent of Hate for Health Insurance Industry Follows C.E.O.’s Killing
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz Paperback by Don Billie
- Dressed in Lala
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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 instagram for a visual companion to this episode!
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- @abbeyshrader
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Marina V Art
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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.
Show Notes:
- @whatlaurenthinx
- Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- The Hidden Magic of Oz: An Untold Story of Courage, Truth and Cheese: A children’s book about honesty, in the magical world of the Wizard of Oz by Richard L. Baum
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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:
- ‘Wicked’ Review: We’re Off to See the Witches
- ‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Make a Strong Case for Hiring Legit Musical Theater Talents in Captivating Screen Adaptation
- ‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Give Iconic Turns in the Year’s Must-See Musical
- Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts
- Even a Magical Cynthia Erivo Can’t Cast a Spell Strong Enough to Save Wicked
- PRETTY CURIOUS | Makeup, Prosthetics, and Hair…Oh My! How Did You Design WICKED? with Frances Hannon
- PRETTY CURIOUS | How Does Wicked’s Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two) with Frances Hannon
- The Inside Story of Wicked’s Most Innovative Dance Scene - How They Pulled off the Ozdust Ballroom
- Hardcore ‘Wicked’: Mattel Thanks Fans For “Patience” As Porn Link Fiasco Conjures $5M & More Class Action Against Toy Giant – Update
- Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered
- 'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview
- Good is ‘the strongest gravity,’ says ‘Wicked’ author Maguire
- Who Is Osc
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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 time, her thoughts on the Wicked film, and more.
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- Scenery Bags
- Harper Collins Wicked New Collection
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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:
- WICKED BREAKDOWN! Every Easter Egg & Detail You Missed!
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz Paperback by Don Billie
- Marina V Art
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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 include anticipation for the Wicked film, Conor's audition process for the ship, highlights of playing Toto, unique facets of this production, and more!
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- Conor Devoe
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- Dressed in Lala
- Slipperhood Series: Conor DeVoe ("A Journey to Oz"!)
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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:
- Aaron Teoh
- Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz Paperback by Don Billie
- Octopeaux
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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!
Correction: The clock of the Time Dragon does indeed have a quick feature at Shiz! Keep an eye out!
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- Joli Creates
- Dressed in Lala
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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 far, and so much more!
Note: Apologies for the background noise and subpar audio quality throughout this episode.
Show Notes:
- Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)
- Danielle Paige
- Harper Collins Wicked New Collection
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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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 so much more!
Note: This episode was recorded the day after the United States 2024 Presidential Election, so election thoughts and feelings are shared briefly towards the middle of the episode.
Show Notes:
- Lee Slobotkin
- @leeslo
- Joli Creates
- Marina V Art
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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!!
Show Notes:
- Wicked | Global Tour Announcement
- Wicked | Paul Tazewell Costume Design
- Wicked-themed hotel suite transports you to the land of Oz in NYC
- Target Commercial 2024 - (USA) • Wicked: That's My Line
- Wicked | The Magic of Wicked
- Wicked | Doctor Dillamond’s Classroom
- Wicked | Wait Till You See This
- Wicked | Singing Live
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Dressed in Lala
- Wicked | A Week On Set With Ariana
- Wicked | A Week On Set With Cynthia
- Wicked | Munchkinland
- Wicked | Meet Boq
- Wicked | Meet Nessarose
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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, favorite new characters, and more!
Show Notes:
- Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)
- Danielle Paige
- Dressed in Lala
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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:
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
- Scenery Bags
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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 personal memories with the show, and so much more. Happy 21 Wicked!
*Quick note: It was Rue McClenahan, not Bea Arthur who was a Golden Girl as Madame Morrible. (around 36 minutes into the episode)
Show Notes:
- @thedramapodcast
- Defying Gravity - Saycon Sengbloh (Broadway)
- Ariana Grande "THE WIZARD AND I" Live in NBC
- Wicked Reopens on Broadway: Watch Glinda's Iconic First Line
- Jessica Vosk - LAST Defying Gravity (Wicked 2NT)
- History-Making 'Glinda' Brittney Johnson Makes Her First Entrance in WICKED
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- The Hidden Magic of Oz: An Untold Story of Courage, Truth and Cheese: A children’s book about honesty, in the magical world of the Wizard of Oz by Richard L. Baum
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Tara and EmKay tap into their inner sporty spice to share their top 5 moments of Oz in sports! Highlights include "Wicked" dominating the Broadway Softball League, ruby red cleats at the Super Bowl, a Simone Biles in Oz crossover, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Ohio State Marching Band "The Wizard of Oz" - Halftime
- Billy on the Street - Jason Sudeikis Bros Out with Billy
- Photo Call: Play Ball!
- Minor league team to wear Dorothy-inspired jerseys for Wizard of Oz night
- Photos: André De Shields Reprises his Role of The Wiz at Ode to Black Broadway with the Brooklyn Nets
- Yanks Rookies Do "Wizard of Oz"
- VIDEO: The National Tour Cast of WICKED Spend One Short Day With The St. Louis Cardinals
- Gold Over America Tour
- Former St. Louis Cardinal Ozzie Smith at Bat for Revue, The Muny Goes British July 19-25
- VIDEO: The National Tour Cast of WICKED Spend One Short Day With The St. Louis Cardinals
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
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Tara and EmKay are joined by makeup artist Kirk Cambridge Del-Pesche to chat all things makeup and "The Wiz" Broadway revival! Kirk shares how he became a makeup artist on Broadway and beyond, how he designed the looks of the characters in "The Wiz" revival, and so much more.
Thank you for your understanding of our different than usual audio setup for this episode!
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- @beingkcd
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay celebrate Wicked tickets going on sale by breaking down the new Elphaba trailer, the Musical Event trailer, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Wicked - Elphaba
- Wicked - Musical Event
- Danielle Paige
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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Tara and EmKay celebrate Shiz University opening its doors to all as the countdown to Wicked: Part 1 continues! Rabbit holes include favorite parts of the new Shiz Orientation trailer, the Shiz U website, Cynthia and Ariana's recent Vanity Fair feature, and more!
Show Notes:
- Wicked | Shiz University Orientation
- Wicked | Celebrating Wicked
- Shiz University Website
- Wicked Stars Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande on Love, Defying Rumors, and Flying High
- Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Take Lie Detector Tests | Vanity Fair
- ariana grande proudly presents the r.e.m. beauty x wicked collection
- Vote.org
- Broadway Stacks
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Tara and EmKay are joined by their official Gen Z correspondent and younger sister of EmKay, Abbey Shrader! Abbey joins to share about Ariana Grande's position in pop culture, being introduced to the work of Cynthia Erivo, how to stay up to date online, and breaks down Cynthia and Ari's top Oz-inspired fashion in anticipation of Wicked Part 1. See our instagram for a visual companion to this episode.
Show Notes:
- @abbeyshrader
- Danielle Paige
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
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Tara and EmKay are honored to have various attendees of this year's Together We're Unlimited Retreat at The Land of Oz share highlights of their experience! The tears are flowing. Thank you so much to ALL retreat attendees who made this year so special.
Show Notes:
- Dressed in LaLa Gemini Pants
- Joli Creates
- Land of Oz
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Tara and EmKay hop on the mic to break down the Together We're Unlimited Retreat at The Land of Oz 2024! Together with Tiffany of @followtheyellowbrickgirl and Tori of @theozvlog, the retreat was a magical weekend full of music, wellness, community, movie nights, and more! Thank you to all retreat attendees who made this year so special.
Show Notes:
- Dressed in LaLa Gemini Pants
- "Call It What You Will" - Patrick Stevens
- Joli Creates
- Land of Oz
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Tara and EmKay hop back onto the mic to break down more "Wicked" movie trailers including spots from the Tony's, Olympics, Fiyero's trailer, the full second trailer, and so much more. Let the countdown continue!
Show Notes:
- Dressed in LaLa Gemini Pants
- Tony’s spot
- Building the world of wicked
- Olympics spot
- Team USA spot
- Welcome to Oz
- Fiyero's spot
- The powerful bond of friendship
- Angel Reese
- Paralympics Spot
- Full Trailer 2
- International Trailer
- Glinda The Good
- Wicked Part Two
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay share their top 10 witch songs from Oz witches' recording careers, as well as their top 5 Elphaba and Glinda dream casting!
Show Notes:
- Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
- The Hidden Magic of Oz: An Untold Story of Courage, Truth and Cheese: A children’s book about honesty, in the magical world of the Wizard of Oz by Richard L. Baum
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay dive into Danielle Paige's 2014 thriller novel "Dorothy Must Die"! Rabbit holes include plot highlights, hypotheses about where the series will go next, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Marina V Art
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay dive into Danielle Paige's 2014 thriller novel "Dorothy Must Die"! Rabbit holes include favorite teen drama shows and films, background on the novel's creation, plot highlights, and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Slipperhood Series: Danielle Paige ("Dorothy Must Die" series!)
- 'Dorothy Must Die' series gives Oz heroine a wicked spin
- CW In Talks For ‘Wizard Of Oz’ Drama Produced By ‘Heroes’ Creator Tim Kring
- Danielle Paige
- Scenery Bags
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay celebrate the 85th anniversary of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz" by deep diving into one of the greatest songs of all time, "Over the Rainbow"! Rabbit holes include some of Tara and EmKay's favorite renditions, memories of seeing the song performed live, and much more.
Show Notes:
- Liza Minnelli - Never Never Land/Over the Rainbow 6/6/02
- The Demensions - Over The Rainbow
- Ella Fitzgerald - Somewhere Over The Rainbow
- Patti LaBelle & The Bluebells - Somewhere Over the Rainbow 1966
- Patti LaBelle sings 'Over The Rainbow' 2014 Live
- Somewhere over the Rainbow - Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwoʻole
- Ray Charles feat. Johnny Mathis - Over The Rainbow
- Ingrid Michaelson - Over The Rainbow
- Rufus Wainwright - Over The Rainbow
- Willie Nelson - Over the Rainbow
- Ariana Grande - Somewhere Over the Rainbow (Live at One Love Manchester)
- Kristin Chenoweth: Over The Rainbow
- Celtic Woman - Over The Rainbow
- “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” - Swankified Stairwell Sessions (feat. Nichelle Lewis)
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay celebrate the 85th anniversary of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz" by deep diving into one of the greatest songs of all time, "Over the Rainbow"! Rabbit holes include a history of the creation of the song, backstory of Harold Arlen and Yip Harburg, the song's journey of almost being cut from the film, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Who Put the Rainbow in The Wizard of Oz?: Yip Harburg, Lyricist
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece
- Scandal in Oz: Was “Over the Rainbow” Plagiarized?
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay are honored to be joined by the man who needs no introduction: author of The Wicked Years series, Gregory Maguire! Rabbit holes include Gregory's road to create "Wicked," favorite reader theories and questions, projects he has coming down the pipeline, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Gregory Maguire
- Danielle Paige
- Harper Collins Wicked New Collection
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay celebrate THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording! Rabbit holes include highlights of the album, changes from albums that have come before, and so much more.
Show Notes:
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
- Octopeaux
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Welcome back listeners! Tara and EmKay celebrate THE WIZ 2024 Broadway Cast Recording and the recordings that have come before! Rabbit holes include a brief history of cast recordings, Tara and EmKay's favorite albums to listen to again and again, highlights of The Wiz's Tiny Desk Concert, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Wiz: Tiny Desk Concert
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
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Tara and EmKay conclude their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Out of Oz"! Joined by special guest PJ Scott-Blankenship, the trio breaks down each section of the book, shares major takeaways, questions what may happen next, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Interview with Gregory Maguire - Author of Out of Oz
- Hit the Bricks
- @theeverydayoz
- Joli Creates
- Harper Collins Wicked New Collection
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Tara and EmKay conclude their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Out of Oz"! Joined by special guest PJ Scott-Blankenship, rabbit holes include pop culture of 2011, Gregory's inspiration behind the final installment in the series, reader reviews, and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Interview with Gregory Maguire - Author of Out of Oz
- Hit the Bricks
- @theeverydayoz
- Danielle Paige
- Scenery Bags
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Happy Summer Vacationing Season, listeners! Tara and EmKay are joined by Patrick O'Neill to deep dive into made and unmade Oz theme parks, Oz-centric road trips, essential museum exhibits, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Movie World
- Land of Oz
- Ozcot
- The History of the Wonderful World Of Oz: The Cancelled 'Wizard of Oz' Theme Park
- Wonderful World of Oz blog posts
- Octopeaux
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
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Happy Summer Reading Season, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into their love of books by breaking down their top 10 lists of favorite illustrated copies of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz," Little Golden Book versions, tips for reading the series, and so much more! Stop by our Instagram for a visual companion to the books celebrated in this episode.
Show Notes:
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
- Marina V Art
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Happy Summer Reading Season, listeners! Tara and EmKay deep dive into their love of books by recalling favorite childhood summer reads, big life updates, and break down their top 10 lists of favorite Oz cannon, illustrated copies, and so much more! Stop by our Instagram for a visual companion to the books celebrated in this episode.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with part 2 of Gregory Maguire's "A Lion Among Men"! Joined by special guest Robb Johnson, rabbit holes include a full plot breakdown, favorite moments, overarching themes and so much more!
Show Notes:
- @rbjc_art
- Harper Collins New Wicked Collection
- Joli Creates
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "A Lion Among Men"! Joined by special guest Robb Johnson, rabbit holes include pop culture of 2008, Gregory's inspiration behind the character of Brr, reader reviews, and so much more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Note: Sexual abuse mentioned at 18:00.
Show Notes:
- @rbjc_art
- Harper Collins Wicked Box Set
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Maguire focuses on Cowardly Lion in return to Oz
- Gregory Maguire on A Lion Among Men
- 'Wicked' deep interview with author Gregory Maguire, who'll be in Portsmouth Tuesday
- Kirkus Reviews
- An Inside Look At Sendak's 'Wonderful Magic'
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Peter Glassman, Founder and President of Books of Wonder in New York City, to discuss the day to day of owning and operating "New York City's oldest children's-only bookstore" since 1980! Peter shares how he fell in love with antique books, the art of preservation, bringing faithful reproductions of Baum's original 14 Oz books to the Books of Wonder shelves, favorite Ozzy panels held at the store, a "You've Got Mail" shout out, and so much more!
Visit Books of Wonder any day of the week 11am-7pm at 42 West 17th St. in NYC.
Show Notes:
- Books of Wonder
- Danielle Paige
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay are joined by Brooke Jorden, Editorial Director at Familius, to discuss the new addition to the Lit for Little Hands Series, her adaptation of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Brooke shares her journey into the world of publishing, the process of adapting Oz into an activity board book for young readers, working with her illustrator Olga Skomorokhova, and so much more!
Find this beautiful book in a store near you beginning July 9th, 2024.
Show Notes:
- Lit For Little Hands - Familius
- @familiusbooks
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
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Tara and EmKay dive into Amazon Prime Video's animated 2017 series "Lost in Oz"! Joined by co-creator and writer, Jared Mark, and the voice of Dorothy, Ashley Boettcher, rabbit holes include inspiration behind the series, Ashley's audition process, twists and turns the story took, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
- @boettcherashley
- @lostinozofficial
- Bureau of Magic
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Tara and EmKay welcome Broadway's current Dorothy Nichelle Lewis to the Slipperhood! Nichelle shares her journey to the stage, highlights of performing the show across the country and opening the revival on Broadway, the developmental process, plays a game of Oz rapid fire, and more!
Show Notes:
- @iamnichellelewis
- Danielle Paige
- Joli Creates
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Happy Tony Season, listeners! Tara and EmKay peel back the curtain on the Tony Awards in honor of Sunday's telecast. Rabbit holes include history of the award personal favorite performances, Oz moments at the Tony's, and much more!
Show Notes:
- Scenery Bags
- Patti LuPone - "Gypsy" Tony Awards Performance
- The Life- "My Body"
- Andre De Shields 2019 Tony Speech for Hadestown - Featured Actor in a Musical
- Joaquina Kalukango – "Let It Burn" (75th Tony Awards Performance)
- Jennifer Holliday "And I Am Telling You I'm Not Going" 1982 Tony Awards (BEST VERSION)
- Fun Home Performance Tony Awards 2015
- Acceptance Speech - Best Score: Lin-Manuel Miranda (2016)
- Idina & Kristin - Tony's 2004 - Defying Gravity
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Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue easing on down the road by welcoming Director of Broadway's current revival of "The Wiz" Schele Williams! Schele breaks down her journey to directing this production, balancing directing two Broadway shows at the same time, highlights of the casting and developmental process, and more!
Show Notes:
- Schele Williams
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Son of a Witch"! Joined by special guest Michael Luongo, rabbit holes include critical reviews, a full plot breakdown, personal takeaways from the book, and more!
Show Notes:
- Michael Luongo
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Octopeaux
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Tara and EmKay continue their journey into "The Wicked Years" series with Gregory Maguire's "Son of a Witch"! Joined by special guest Michael Luongo, rabbit holes include potential inspirations for Gregory continuing the series, references to the Broadway musical, a shout out for the special dedication, and much more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Michael Luongo
- Maguire's 'Witch,' Better Read Than Dead
- Danielle Paige
- Joli Creates
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Tara and EmKay welcome legend Dee Dee Bridgewater to the pod, who originated the role of Glinda in the 1975 Broadway production of "The Wiz." Dee Dee shares about bringing the original production to Broadway from the road, her illustrious career in the jazz world, what it means to be a Good Witch, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Dee Dee Bridgewater
- Isadora
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
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Tara and EmKay take part in a podcast SWAP! Emilio, Madeline, and Julian from The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast join DTYBP to deep dive into "Wicked" Director Jon M. Chu's 2018 film "Crazy Rich Asians" to explore stylistic connections, favorite directorial moments, and hopes for the "Wicked" films.
Check out DTYBP on The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast breaking down John Waters's 1977 film "Desperate Living," linked below!
Show Notes:
- The Sleepless Cinematic Podcast
- 'Desperate Living' (1977) + 'Wizard of Oz' (1939) featuring Down the Yellow Brick Pod!
- @sleeplesscinematicpod
- Danielle Paige
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
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Tara and EmKay deep dive into Todrick Hall's new album "OZ the Musical"! Rabbit holes include breaking down performers on the album, envisioning what the script could entail, how this might translate to the stage for school productions, and more!
Show Notes:
- Todrick Hall Launches First Black-Owned Theatrical Performance Rights Company; Releases Recordings from First 3 Musicals
- Cynthia Erivo, Kristin Chenoweth, Billy Porter, More Sing in New Recordings of Todrick Hall Musicals
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
- Joli Creates
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The OFFICIAL WICKED MOVIE TRAILER has dropped and your gingham gals are SAT! Tara and EmKay break down every detail of the official trailer including favorite visual moments, background details, potential opening shot theories, and so much more. The Passion Project Teaser is also broken down.. is it November yet?
Show Notes:
- Wicked - Official Trailer
- Wicked - Passion Project
- Octopeaux
- Scenery Bags
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Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay welcome Allie Trimm to the pod, who recently ended her 2.5 year run as the Glinda standby in the Broadway company of the musical "Wicked"! Rabbit holes include Allie's journey to Broadway in the original cast of "13," navigating the standby life, highlights of her time in Wicked, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- @allietrimm
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
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From former Disney College Programmer to easing on down the road as The Wiz Historian, Von E. Lampley joins the Slipperhood to share all about his love of Oz! Rabbit holes include attending Opening Night of Broadway's Revival of "The Wiz," earliest Oz memories, the good and bad witches of social media, and more!
Show Notes:
- @thewizhistorian
- Danielle Paige
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
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Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue easing on down the road by welcoming Melody A. Betts and Allyson Kaye Daniel to discuss all things "The Wiz" on Broadway! Melody (Evillene) and Allyson (Addaperle) share their respective theatrical journeys, break down their characters in this revival, shout out favorite design elements, and so much more!
Note: This episode was recorded during previews of "The Wiz."
Show Notes:
- @melodybettspage
- @akayedaniel
- Joli Creates
- Scenery Bags
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Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue kicking off Season 5 with a debrief of their recent trip to "Wicked" on Broadway and the new cast, share "Wicked" movie updates, celebrate their New Jersey gig debut, and more!
Show Notes:
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
- Justin Luciano, Peter Klein, Natalie Ortega, Emily Kay Shrader - "The Wreck" by Drew Gasparini
- See Who's Joining Cast of Wicked National Tour
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Welcome back, listeners! Tara and EmKay continue easing on down the road to recap their recent trip to see the Broadway revival of "The Wiz" in previews! Rabbit holes include background on the production, celebrating the cast and creative team, changes made in this revival, and so much more!
Keep in mind this is a recap of a preview* performance of "The Wiz"! Also, this episode contains massive spoilers lol.
Show Notes:
- Marina V Art
- Octopeaux
- Los Angeles Times Review
- San Francisco Chronicle Review
- Chicago Sun Times Review
- The Washington Post Review
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Welcome back, listeners! Season 5 kicks off with an interview with Kolby Kindle, current Ensemble member of Broadway's "The Wiz." Rabbit holes include Kolby's journey on the road with the national tour, updates and changes to anticipate in this revival, a brea down of Kolby's ensemble tracks and so much more!
Show Notes:
- @kolbykin
- Danielle Paige
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
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Tara and EmKay hop on the mic to break down the first official "Wicked" movie trailer!! Jump into this rabbit hole as your gingham gals talk about a one minute clip for over an hour. Oh what a celebration!
Show Notes:
- Joli Creates
- Octopeaux
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Hop on over to our Patreon for exclusive bonus content including a breakdown of Amazon Prime Video's animated children's series "Lost in Oz," a deep dive into drag in Oz, and more! Join any tier at any time, we'd love to have you. Plus, a sneak peek behind the curtain of what's to come in Season 5 in April.. can you guess what we'll be covering? See you back on the main feed soon friends!
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Tara and EmKay poke their heads up from their winter hibernation to spread the news of "El Otro Oz," an incredible bilingual musical Oz interpretation at the Atlantic Theater Company. Director Melissa Crespo and Music Director Andrew David Sotomayor join the pod to discuss the creative process of this production, highlights of the music, themes of the show, and so much more!
Catch this magical production in NYC through March 3rd - find links to tickets below!
Show Notes:
- Atlantic Theatre - tickets
- Melissa Crespo
- Andrew David Sotomayor
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Joli Creates
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Drag Queen, actor, singer songwriter, and author Ginger Minj joins the Slipperhood Series! Rabbit holes include Ginger's time on RuPaul's Drag Race and All Stars, the journey to create their book Oz-infused book Southern Fried Sass, writing Oz fan fiction as a kid and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Ginger Minj
- Elizabeth Wade Studio
- Octopeaux
- Joli Creates
- Marina V Art
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Music by: Shane Chapman
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The end of 2023 also means the end of Season 4!! Tara and EmKay take a moment to reflect on their year both personally and with the podcast. Rabbit holes include favorite technical mishaps, moments that brought tears, memorable events off the pod, gratitude, and so much more!
A heartfelt THANK YOU to you, listener, for being by our side and letting us be in your ears this year! We can't wait to see you on the Patreon feed in February for some exclusive bonus episodes celebrating Amazon Prime's "Lost in Oz" series, then back on the main feed for Season 5 in April 2024. Happy Holidays and Happy New Year to you and yours!
Show Notes:
- Hannah Isabelle Lewis
- Danielle Paige
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Actor and artist Kataka Corn joins the Slipperhood Series to chat all about their time playing Dorothy in the 5th Avenue Theatre's production of "The Wiz" in 2022! Rabbit holes include Kataka's love of Seattle, favorite creative choices of the 5th Ave's production, breaking down "The Wiz" lyrics, and more!
Show Notes:
- Kataka Corn
- That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema Podcast
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
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Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the upcoming movie! Rabbit holes include production background, casting announcements, teasers, new songs, personal hopes and dreams for the film, and more!
*Correction: Danielle Brooks was nominated for the Tony but did not win.
Show Notes:
- The Oz Vlog
- Las Culturistas - "Mother God"
- DIRECTOR JON M. CHU ON HIS MOVIE MUSICAL INSPIRATIONS FOR IN THE HEIGHTS
- Hannah Isabelle Lewis
- Cakeworthy
- Jon M. Chu Shares Wicked Film Update; SAG-AFTRA, WGA Strikes Shouldn't Affect Release Dates
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Derrick Williams joins the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to turn back the time clock dragon and relive his time in "Wicked!" Rabbit holes include Derrick's extensive Broadway career, Tara's memories meeting him at the stage door multiple times, Derrick's journey with balancing life as a performer, the twists and turns of his time in Wicked, and more!
Show Notes:
- Derrick Williams
- Good Witch of NYC
- Danielle Paige
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the Dutch production, the Australian tour, the Asian tour, and Switzerland, Mexico City, and Brazil. Non-replica productions include Finland, Copenhagen, Hamburg, Brazil and Sweden!
Show Notes:
- They Translated ‘Hamilton’ Into German. Was It Easy? Nein.
- Danielle Paige
- Photos: Get A First Look At The New Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Hamburg
- Photo Flash: Get A First Look At The Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Prague
- VIDEO: Watch Highlights from the Non-Replica Production of WICKED in Brazil
- Video: First Look At WICKED Swedish Premiere at Göteborgsoperan
- Jen's Pretty Pegs
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive International production history! Productions include the West End, Stuttgart, Universal Studios Japan, Australia, and the Japan tour.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The ‘Wicked’ phenomenon: How the once-panned musical became the biggest Broadway hit of the century
- Louise Dearman, a Former Glinda, Will Be Elphaba in London's Wicked
- Full Production of Wicked Likely to Open in Japan in 2007
- Hannah Isabel Lewis
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Kristoffer Cusick joins the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to share all about his time on Broadway and beyond in multiple productions of "Wicked"! Kristoffer shares his Wicked timeline, dives into the character of Fiyero and his experience playing the lead full time, memories from working with a plethora of witches, his yellow brick road off the stage and more!
Show Notes:
- Kristoffer Cusick
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into the extensive National Tour and sit down history! Rabbit holes include the Los Angeles, Chicago, and San Francisco sit down productions, as well as the Munchkinland and Emerald City National Tours.
Show Notes:
- Two Dozen Witches and $790 Million Later, Wicked First National Tour Reaches Final Bow
- Cakeworthy
- Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Im The Story
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Ruby slipper aficionado and replica artist, Randy Struthers, join the Slipperhood! Randy shares his journey designing and replicating the most iconic shoe of all time, his search to track down an unaccounted pair from the MGM film, his work with the Smithsonian and more!
Show Notes:
- Randy Struthers
- The Ruby Slippers have company; Glinda's wand on loan for temporary display
- The Ruby Slippers of Oz by Rhys Thomas
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into anniversary celebrations, iconified moments in Wicked's 20 year history, casting headlines, and so much more! Friend of the pod Ryan Jay shares his experiences at many of these Wicked events towards the end of the episode.
Stay tuned for touring and international production episodes coming up soon!
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay
- Good Witch of NYC
- DIVA TALK SPECIAL: The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken
- BONUS: Wicked 20th Anniversary Recap! with special guests
- Ranking PBS’s Wicked in Concert Moments by Sheer Bafflement
- Wicked: Tiny Desk Concert
- A ‘Wicked’ Decade: How a Critically Trashed Musical Became a Long-Running Smash by Kevin Fallon
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Tara and EmKay extend their journey into Broadway's smash musical "Wicked" by diving into critical reviews after opening, award nominations and wins, the iconic red track suit, a round of name that Elphie/Glinda, and more!
Show Notes:
- THEATER REVIEW; There's Trouble In Emerald City by Ben Brantley - NY TIMES
- Wicked - Variety - Charles Isherwood
- The Producer’s Guide to Stealing a Tony, or How WICKED Lost to AVENUE Q
- Cakeworthy
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NY Times Bestseller and author of the soon to be released "The Fairytale Life of Dorothy Gale," Virginia Kantra, joins the Slipperhood! Virginia shares her experience diving into the world of Oz and creating her own Dorothy Gale-inspired story, exploring the setting of the book in Ireland, her commitment to telling stories of women finding their voices, and more!
Show Notes:
- Scenery Bags
- Virginia Kantra
- Dorothy's Dublin by Virginia Kantra - Google Maps
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay wrap up their journey in Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! The hosts discuss confusion over the Badlands, society's fascination with women as witches, the lasting message of the story, and more!
Stay tuned for post-production episodes coming your way the next few Sundays to finish out Season 4.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- "Why Witches Are Usually Women" by Bridget Marshall
- "The Real Reason Women Love Witches" by Anne Theriault
- "The greatest theatre witches of all time" by Andrzej Lukowski
- That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema Podcast
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Wicked icon Julia Murney joins DTYBP's series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Julia shares her Wicked journey as Elphaba on Broadway and beyond, the importance of generosity, tackling the challenges of the role, and so much more!
Audio note: Please forgive the occasional sirens and radiator noises! #NYClivin
Show Notes:
- StarryHomeCrafts
- Julia's Instagram @pepamama
- The 1940s Radio Hour - Theatre Raleigh
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Kyle Branzel! The hosts discuss the meaning of the lyrics of "For Good," Schwartz's journey to write the song, origins of "girl power," and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Kyle Branzel
- Girlhood (It's complicated) - The Smithsonian
- Yvevation
- Rising Star MUA
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Wicked icon Jennifer "Jenny" DiNoia joins DTYBP's series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Jenny shares her decade+ long Wicked journey on Broadway and in multiple countries, navigating the eight show week, playing Elphaba while pregnant, being a supportive onstage partner for Glinda debuts, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- @JennyDiNoia
- The Evergreen Elphaba (with Jenny DiNoia) - Sentimental Men
- The Oz Vlog
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest, and first Elphaba to join the pod, Lindsay Heather Pearce! The hosts discuss Lindsay's favorite "No Good Deed" moments, the sisterhood of Elphabas and the fandom, insight into Elphaba's Act II dress, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Let Me Say Before We Part (with Lindsay Heather Pearce) - Sentimental Men
- She Was, Well, Different (with Lindsay Heather Pearce) - Sentimental Men
- Thespian Swag
- How Wicked Costume Designer Susan Hilferty Put Her Own Twist on Oz by Adam Hetrick
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest, and first Elphaba to join the pod, Lindsay Heather Pearce! The hosts discuss Lindsay's journey with Wicked, the complex nature of good deeds, favorite moments from performing this song, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Let Me Say Before We Part (with Lindsay Heather Pearce) - Sentimental Men
- She Was, Well, Different (with Lindsay Heather Pearce) - Sentimental Men
- Im The Story
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Tara and EmKay drop a special bonus episode to recap their epic weekend celebrating Wicked's 20th Anniversary on Broadway! Revelries include the 20th anniversary performance, standby celebration, the Defying Gravitea at The Plaza, the Gershwin block party and more! Plus, friends and patreons share their takeaways and highlights!
*Note: Please pardon EmKay’s radiator going off in this episode. We are in the process of upgrading our sound equipment!
Show Notes:
- Good Witch of NYC
- The Oz Vlog
- The History and Legacy of Wicked - Behind the Magic
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Conor DeVoe! The hosts discuss good vs. bad witch energy, confrontation songs, favorite acting moments, the evolution of the scene and MORE!
*Please be advised this episode touches on the 2023 Israel-Hamas war, as well as assault.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Conor DeVoe
- Withy Workshop
- Five Swankified Secrets About WICKED with Jessica Vosk
- I Heart Theater
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Multi-hyphenate Jen Waldman joins DTYBP's series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Jen shares her Wicked journey playing Nessarose on tour and being in the ensemble on Broadway, what led her to bring Jen Waldman Studio to life, insights into Nessa's character, the first ever no fly show, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- jenwaldman.com
- jws.community
- The Long and The Short Of It Podcast
- @jenwaldman
- Scenery Bags
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Constantine Rousouli! The hosts discuss their love for Stephanie J. Block, break down favorite moments of "As Long As You're Mine," and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- @constantinerousouli
- Rising Star MUA
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Music by: Shane Chapman
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Constantine Rousouli! The hosts discuss Constantine's 13 year history with the show as Fiyero (and more), Schwartz's writing process, and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Starry Home Crafts
- @constantinerousouli
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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest (aka third roommate), Patrick Roberts, to recap September's retreat to the Land of Oz in Beech Mountain, North Carolina! The hosts answer listener questions, discuss highlights of the trip, and share all about what to expect when visiting this very special park.
Show Notes:
- Land of Oz
- GoodWitchofNYC Etsy
- Home From Oz
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Brie Leftwich! The hosts discuss Brie's love of the show, the musical style of "Wonderful," Elphaba and the Wizard's relationship, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- @brieleftwich on TikTok
- Lee Wiley Art
- Wicked the Musical - Dianne Pilkington discusses costume changes
- Rising Star MUA
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New Yorker turned UK dweller Christina Bianco joins DTYBP's series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Christina shares memories of singing "Over the Rainbow" as a little kid, how she went viral on YouTube for her iconic "diva" impressions, breaks down the highlights of the London Palladium's recent production of Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz," and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Christina Bianco
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- The Oz Vlog
- Yvevation
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Patrick Clanton! The hosts discuss Patrick's first memories of Wicked, knowing when it's time to move on, ableist themes in this scene, and so much more.
This episode is dedicated to the memory of Barbara Katz.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Patrick Clanton
- Behind the Magic
- Andrew Kolb Art
- That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema
- Character Study: Nessarose Thropp
- This Little Miggy
- The Chance to Fly by Ali Stroker and Stacy Davidowitz
- ‘Wicked’ remains an enjoyable tale, but it’s time for some updating by Sheri Flanders
- Reflecting on the disappointing disability representation in ‘Wicked’ by Kevin Schaefer
- Problematic Representation of People with Disabilities in the Media
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Pauli Pontrelli and Barnaby Reiter join the Friends of the Slipperhood Series to share all about Geva Theatre's recent queerified production of “The Wizard of Oz”! The duo shares their individual journeys with Oz, how they got involved in the production, highlights from Geva's interpretation and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Geva Theatre
- @pauli.amorous
- @barnabyreiter
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Chad Colacurcio! The hosts discuss favorite acting interpretations of this song, break down the "bridge" of the song, beauty standards, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Chad's YouTube
- @724OzFan
- @724Art
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Chad Colacurcio! The hosts discuss Chad's memories with Wicked, break down iconic lines/lyrics from the scene, question the timeline of the start of Act II, and so much more.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Content warning: Cancer is discussed at 43:00 in the context of a scam/crime.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Chad's YouTube
- @724OzFan
- @724Art
- Scamanda
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Hey listeners! Please enjoy an intermission on the main feed this week as Tara and EmKay break down their favorite iconified bootlegs of Act I courtesy of YouTube, only available over on Patreon, dropping this Wednesday. Act II will resume next Sunday!
Show Notes:
- DTYBP Patreon
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Michael Kushner! Rabbit holes include celebrating Eden Espinosa, special effects, the mechanics of the flight, and so much more!
Correction: As of September 2023 there have been 24 full-time Elphabas, not 25!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Michael Kushner
- Withy Workshop
- How Elphaba Defies Gravity (CBS News)
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical" with special guest Michael Kushner! The hosts discuss the iconic music behind "Defying Gravity," Michael's first memories listening to this track on the cast recording, backstory on Glinda's role in this scene, and so much more.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Yvevation
- Michael Kushner
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Music by: Shane Chapman
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Tara and EmKay talk all things "Wicked" with hosts of the Sentimental Men Podcast, Quincy and Kevin! The group shares Wicked origin stories, podcasting journeys, character theories, Broadwaycon highlights and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Sentimental Men Podcast
- I Heart Theatre
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include a deep dive into Joel Grey's family and career, shouting out inspirational father figures, detailing the history of cut songs, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- ‘Who the Hell Do I Think I Am?’: Joel Grey on Coming Out, Cabaret, and His Yiddish ‘Fiddler’
- WICKED Scenery: The Oz Head
- Andrew Kolb
- Good Witch of NYC Etsy
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Ryan Jay, rabbit holes include Ryan's memories as an audience member in previews of Wicked, designing dream immersive Wicked experiences, discussing costume color schemes in "One Short Day," sharing favorite lyrics and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Ryan Jay
- Yvevation
- Starry Home Crafts
- Theatre Community Rallies Against Wells Fargo Advertisements
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Tara and EmKay fangirl as authors and ruby slipper experts Rhys Thomas & Derek Lajeunesse kick off season three's Slipperhood series! Rhys and Derek share about their respective journeys into the entertainment and film industry, Derek shares about co-creating "The Slippers" documentary, Rhys shares of writing his book "The Ruby Slippers of Oz," and so much more!
Show Notes:
- The Ruby Slippers of Oz: Thirty Years Laterby Rhys Thomas
- Derek Lajeunesse
- The Slippers (2016 Documentary)
- @724art
- Good Witch of NYC - Etsy
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Kyle Branzel, rabbit holes include breaking down the structure of "I'm Not That Girl" (including that iconic low note!), a shocking reveal of a could-have-been Elphaba casting moment, discussing Fiyero and Elphaba's electric connection and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- The Role of Lighting and Sound in Wicked
- I Heart Theater
- The Oz Vlog
- Kyle Branzel
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest and former Glinda Kate Fahrner, rabbit holes include recapping Kate's journey with the show in multiple companies, highs and lows of performing "Popular," onstage mishaps and so much more!
Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Kate Fahrner
- Wicked Wiki - Kate Fahrner
- ImTheStory
- StarryHomeCrafts
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Tara and EmKay take a Wicked-related detour to recap their BroadwayCon 2023 experience! Reflections include diving into the history of Anthony Rapp and Melissa Anelli's co-creation of the Con, sharing highlights from panels attended, recapping the iconified OzDust Ballroom, and so much MORE!
Thank you so much to Tori of The Oz Vlog for helping to make our attendance happen, as well as to our amazing Patreons and friends who came out for the Con!
Show Notes:
- Rent Star Anthony Rapp On the Creation of First-Ever BroadwayCon, "It's For the Fans": Here's What to Expect
- BroadwayCon.com
- @theozvlog
- Withy Workshop
- Thespian Swag
- @brieleftwich
- @sentmenpod
- Good Witch of NYC on Etsy
- Land of Oz Retreat Form
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Jimmy Larkin, rabbit holes include celebrating the entrance of Elphaba's iconic hat, appreciating Wayne Cilento's fierce choreography, and breaking down one of the most beautiful moments in musical theatre, Elphaba and Glinda's dance together at the OzDust Ballroom.
Quick note: When Jimmy references Craig, he is referencing Telsey Casting Director Craig Burns.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- @letshearitforthechoice
- Scenery Bags
- Rising Star MUA
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Joined by special guest Jimmy Larkin, rabbit holes include unnecessary early Playbill articles on cast members being out of the show, detailing the evolution of "Dancing Through Life," a deep dive into Norbert Leo Butz's career, and so much more!
Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Quick note: When Jimmy references Craig, he is referencing Telsey Casting Director Craig Burns.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Taye Diggs Steps in for Ailing Butz in Broadway's Wicked
- Kristin Chenoweth Out of Wicked November 19
- Wicked's Melissa Bell Chait Out of Hospital
- We Love Norbert Leo Butz - Guys Who Like Musicals
- Big Fish Star Norbert Leo Butz on How Tragedy Changed His Life and Career
- @724art
- @theozvlog
- @letshearitforthechoice
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include playing a round of "Is this a Gershwin tune?" which EmKay doesn't exactly ace, diving into the writing process of "What is this Feeling?," celebrating the history of the Gershwin Theatre, and more.
Audio note: Please excuse the strange buzzing sound at 3:50-4:45.
Research note: The recording of "Bad Situation" was performed by Jennifer Laura Thompson as Galinda and Stephanie J. Block as Elphaba from 2008's The Yellow Brick Road Not Taken concert.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Wicked - Bad Situation (Outtake)
- Kristin Chenoweth Wants to Cut a Certain Character Out of 'Wicked' Musical
- Interview with Kirk McDonald
- Yvevation
- Starry Home Crafts
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include discussing the "Queen of Broadway" Idina Menzel, welcoming new featured actors, and breaking down one of the most iconic "I Want" songs in all of musical theatre.
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Scenery Bags
- Andrew Kolb
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include discussing riffing throughout the show, cut song "Making Great" sung by one Stephanie J. Block, Stephen Schwartz's writing process for "The Wizard and I," and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Wicked the Musical: A Pop-Up Compendium of Splendiferous Delight and Thrillifying Intrigue by Kees Moerbeek & Greg Call
- Good Witch of NYC
- "Wicked - Making Good" (Stephanie J. Block)
- Thespian Swag
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include discussing the challenges of casting Elphaba and Glinda, breaking down musical motifs set in play in the opening song, highlighting Kristin Chenoweth as Glinda, featured actors, and so much more!
Show Notes:
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- A Little Bit Wicked: Life, Love, and Faith in Stages by Kristin Chenoweth
- @TheOzVlog
- Scenery Bags
- Jan Neuberger
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay continue their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include how the first seeds of the musical's creation were planted in Stephen Schwartz's mind, breaking down book writer Winnie Holzman's career, outline the trajectory of the workshops/out of town tryout/readings/rewrites, and so much more leading up to 2003's Broadway Opening!
Show Notes:
- Defying Gravity The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz
from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere with a Foreword by composer Alan Menken - Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- As Told To: The Ghostwriting Podcast - Episode 34: Winnie Holzman
- Princeton Alumni Weekly: Winnie Holzman ’76, on writing for television
- @724art
- Defying Gravity - Earliest Recording Oct 2001 - Liz Callaway - Wicked Musical
- Which Way's The Party? - Wicked
- WithyWorkshop
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THE TIME HAS COME. Tara and EmKay begin their journey into Broadway's smash hit musical, 2003's "Wicked The Musical"! Rabbit holes include first memories/encounters with the musical, a round of "name that Stephen Schwartz musical," a quick breakdown of Mr. Schwartz's career and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- EmKay "Defying Gravity"
- Teal Wicks & Emily Kay Shrader "Michigan" by Drew Gasparini
- "For Good" Cover from Wicked by Emily Kay Shrader and Kerissa Arrington
- Oz and the Musical: Performing the American Fairy Tale by Ryan Bunch
- Im The Story
- Wicked: The Grimmerie by David Cote
- Defying Gravity: The Creative Career of Stephen Schwartz, from Godspell to Wicked by Carol de Giere
- Wicked: A Musical Biography by Paul R. Laird
- @ihearttheater
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Alongside our East Coast good witch Tori of The Oz Vlog, your girls will be attending and promoting BroadwayCon, the "comicon" for theatre nerds to mix and mingle with their favorite performers and shows on the Great White Way right in Times Square, NYC!
Broadway Con will be Friday July 21st through Sunday July 23rd with full day events every day. We hope to see you at the OzDust Ballroom on Saturday 7/22 evening (fingers crossed we will be attending as press!) as well as rocking the con on Sunday, July 23rd with Tori. This is our Broadway Emerald City!
Use discount code DOWNTHEYBP for TICKETS HERE , regular rates starting at $80 for a single day general admission pass. the Ozdust Ballroom is not included in general admission, but a discount code to attend will be sent after the purchase of your general admission. Also let us know if you are interested in the Ozdust Ballroom as an add on or on its own- we can inquire about a group rate!
For more on Broadway Con, CLICK HERE. know we will have a swankified blast and be treating that dance floor like we are at Elphie and Galinda's gay wedding.
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Tara and EmKay attempt to wrap up their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by sharing their final thoughts (for now!) on Gregory's Afterword, book reviews, favorite characters, and even write a quick little fairytale of their own!
Show Notes:
- Yvevation
- StarryHomeCrafts
- Wicked Wouldn’t Have Been What It Is If I Hadn’t Written the Novel by Hand
- Publishers Weekly Review
- Los Angeles Times Review
- New York Times Review
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Tara and EmKay attempt to wrap up their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by sharing their final thoughts (for now!) on the nature of wickedness, societal issues, character development and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Withy Workshop
- Of Slippers and Spindles
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Tara and EmKay finish their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the book's final chapter "The Murder and Its Afterlife" with special guests Garrett Kilgore and Dan Horrigan! Rabbit holes include discussing possible origins of the Grimmerie, questioning Elphaba's motives, and a final attempt to wrap up their time (for now) in this astounding novel.
Show Notes:
- @coffeestitcher
- @bookstatherapy
- Rising Star MUA
- StarryHomeCrafts
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the book's final chapter "The Murder and Its Afterlife" with special guests Garrett Kilgore and Dan Horrigan! Rabbit holes include discussing public figures who undeservedly received the "Wicked Witch" treatment, the challenges of connecting with the character of Elphaba, and so much more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
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- @coffeestitcher
- @bookstatherapy
- @theozvlog
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the final section of the chapter "In the Vinkus" (Uprisings). Rabbit holes include discussing the power of the silver slippers, Elphaba's attempts at Animal activism, Elphie and Nessa's complicated relationship and more!
Show Notes:
- @724art
- That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the first part of the chapter "In the Vinkus" (Uprisings)! Rabbit holes include discussing mistrust of authority figures, unpacking the mystery of Liir and more!
Stay tuned for Part 3 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- How the Hitler Youth Turned a Generation of Kids Into Nazisby Erin Blakemore
- Scenery Bags
- Andrew Kolb
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the first part of the chapter "In the Vinkus" (The Voyage Out & The Jasper Gates of Kiamo Ko) with special guests Kate Obedzinski and Daisy McCarthy Tucker! Rabbit holes include giving encouragement to Liir, sharing some appreciation for Princess Nastoya, questioning Sarima's motives, and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping next Sunday.
Show Notes:
- @daisymccarthytucker
- Rising Star MUA
- Starry Home Crafts
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the second part of the chapter City of Emeralds! Rabbit holes include discussing issues of morality via the Trolley Problem, the attempted murder of Madame Morrible, fight/flight/freeze responses, and the mysterious return of Mother Yackle.
*Please be advised the recent murder of Jordan Neely is discussed from 10:00-16:00.
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- @theozvlog
- Rising Star MUA
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the first part of the chapter City of Emeralds! Rabbit holes include sharing stories of reconnecting with old friends through social media and beyond, diving into the nature of Elphaba and Foyer's relationship, questioning the identity of Mother Yackle (she LIVES!) and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Withy Workshop
- Yvevation
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the second part of the chapter The Charmed Circle with special guests Nate and Christian! Rabbit holes include discussing Madame Morrible's powers and intentions, diving into confusion over the Philosophy Club, and more!!
Show Notes:
- @hallettcounseling
- @the_book_nerd_221
- @thatolgayclassiccinema
- @724art
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the first part of the chapter The Charmed Circle with guests Nate and Christian! Rabbit holes include discussing making new friends, sharing some love for Miss Greyling, presencing L. Frank Baum characters, and more! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
*Sidenote: Please enjoy EmKay's allergy-infused hoarse voice! #poison
Show Notes:
- Andrew Kolb
- @hallettcounseling
- @the_book_nerd_221
- @thatolgayclassiccinema
- Rising Star MUA
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the Boq section of Chapter 3: Gillikin. Rabbit holes include discussing the process of unlearning social stigmas, figuring out how to pronounce character names LOL, and more!
*Sidenote: Please enjoy EmKay's allergy-infused hoarse voice! #poison
Show Notes:
- Withy Workshop
- Scenery Bags
- Republican leaders seek "disciplinary consequences" for Montana transgender lawmaker Zooey Zephyr, letter says
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Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by discussing the Galinda section of Chapter 3: Gillikin. Rabbit holes include picking which religion of Oz feels most relatable, unpacking Galinda's complex personality traits, discussing the trials of entering new friendship groups, and sharing personal mistakes made in friendships.
Show Notes:
- Religious Themes in Wicked the Novel
- Scenery Bags
- @724art
- @theozvlog
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Tara and EmKay carry on their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by continuingwith the final third of Munchkinlanders, joined by special guest Zoe O'Haillin-Berne! Rabbit holes include defining a "baddie," touching on the language given to Turtle Heart, the role height plays in romance and relationships, a lot of laughter over titties, and more!
Show Notes:
- The Oz Vlog
- 724 art
- Oz Talk
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Tara and EmKay carry on their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West by continuingwith the second quarter of Munchkinlanders. Rabbit holes include the horrifying rat problem in NYC, the origins of Elphaba's name, and more!
Show Notes:
- Rat Horror Stories - The New York Times
- Yvevation
- Scenery Bags
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Tara and EmKay begin their deep dive into breaking down Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West startingwith the first quarter of Munchkinlanders. Rabbit holes include the magic and terror of pregnancy and childbirth, character introductions, and the importance of music in Oz.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Yvevation
- Andrew Kolb
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Your favorite Witches are BACK! Tara and EmKay kick off Season 4, The Wicked Years, with a deep dive into the background, inspiration, and creation of Gregory Maguire's novel, Wicked: The Life and Times of the Wicked Witch of the West. Rabbit holes include discussing the nature of evil, mapping out the season ahead, highlights of Gregory Maguire's life thus far, and so much more! Let the journey begin.
Content warning: This episode features discussion of a crime involving murder, violence, and children. Time stamp: 1:15:00-1:25:10.*
Show Notes:**
- Scenery Bags
- Massachusetts is the perfect home for Gregory Maguire, author of “Wicked”
- Gregory Maguire, AG90: What inspired you to write Wicked?
- Douglas Smith
- "Monster In The Making" by Marjorie Williams
- StarryHomeCrafts
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Hi friends! Are you missing regular episodes of DTYBP? Good news! This winter, Tara and EmKay are dropping exclusive episodes on the Patreon feed. For the whole month of February you can test drive Patreon for only $1 by joining the Tornado Tier to receive access to DTYBP's bonus episode library and the currently unfolding deep dive into NBC's TV series "Emerald City." Come join this flash tier before it closes on March 1st!
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2022 is drawing to an end and Tara and EmKay are ready to close the chapter of Season 3 with gratitude and reflect on some memorable moments from throughout the year, both on and off the pod! Detours include a few more opinions on "Oz the Great and Powerful," personal shares on "brains, heart and courage" takeaways from this season, behind the scenes technical difficulties and an attempt to pin down the biggest on air laugh attack.
Thank you for being on the road with us, dear listeners. We can't wait to see you on the Patreon feed in February for some bonus "Emerald City" TV series content, then back on the main feed for Season 4: WICKED in April 2023!
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- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Rising Star MUA
- Irregular Choice
- The Art of Oz The Great and Powerful by Grant Curtis
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Special guest Danielle Hope joins the Slipperhood for part 2 to reflect on her journey to be crowned winner of the BBC's 2010 reality TV series "Over the Rainbow," the search to find Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2011 production of "The Wizard of Oz" at The London Palladium! Danielle recalls memorable personal highlights from her run at The London Palladium, takes a moment to honor Judy Garland, answers questions from our very own pod squad and shares about her recent NYC Off-Broadway debut in "Kinky Boots."
Show Notes:
- Danielle Hope
- Over the Rainbow TV series
- Scenery Bags
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Special guest Danielle Hope joins the Slipperhood to reflect on her journey to be crowned winner of the BBC's 2010 reality TV series "Over the Rainbow," the search to find Dorothy in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 2011 production of "The Wizard of Oz" at The London Palladium! Danielle unpacks personal highlights and challenges of each week on the show, relives her solo song choices, and shares her EPIC internal monologue during the iconic moon boot off and winning the competition!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Danielle Hope
- Over the Rainbow TV series
- Starry Home Crafts
- Rising Star MUA
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Actress, singer, writer, poet, and Good Witch Rebbekah Vega-Romero joins the Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle Series to share all about growing up in New York City, the journey to find her voice as a writer and performer through the many twists and turns of life, what led her to explore the world of tarot and of course, her connection to the world of Oz. Plus, Rebbekah even leads our community through a tarot reading to close out 2022 and usher us into 2023!
Show Notes:
- Rebbekah's website
- Persephone's Sister
- The Paradox Process
- Lindsay Mack
- Analisa Leaming
- Ravensburger
- Books of Wonder
- Andrew Kolb
- Oz Tarot by Barclay Mountain
- Herbs and Arts
- Catland Books
- Ars Poetica
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Friend of the pod and Oz historian Ryan Jay returns to DTYBP to provide expert analysis and personal passion for into Disney's 2013 film "Oz the Great and Powerful"! Tara and EmKay continue traversing the yellow brick road to meet the three witches, discuss casting choices, theorize about possible book nods and much more!
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay Reviews
- Slipperhood Series: Ryan Jay (Acclaimed Oz Historian and Producer!)
- The Art of Oz The Great and Powerful by Grant Curtis
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Ryan Jay Introduces Oz the Great and Powerful
- Ryan Jay's Complete Oz the Great and Powerful Interviews
- Ryan Jay at the World Premiere of Oz the Great and Powerful
- That Ol' Gay Classic Cinema
- Yvevations Etsy Shop
- We Can Do Hard Things Podcast - The Episode That Wasn't
- Lance Burton
- Andrew Kolb - Oz: A Fantasy Role Playing Game
- The Wonderful Recap of Oz
- "Oz the Great and Powerful" at Disney Parks
- Film Review: ‘Oz the Great and Powerful’ by Justin Chang
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Friend of the pod and Oz historian Ryan Jay returns to DTYBP to provide expert analysis and personal passion for Disney's 2013 film "Oz the Great and Powerful"! Tara and EmKay's bullet points return, Ryan unpacks pre-production history and casting (with a detour to presence James Franco's misconduct), and Ryan presents his defense of why he loves this film so much. Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog, you've been summoned to the stand.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Note: This episode contains a discussion of sexual misconduct and sexual criminal behavior.
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay Reviews
- Slipperhood Series: Ryan Jay (Acclaimed Oz Historian and Producer!)
- The Art of Oz The Great and Powerful by Grant Curtis
- Scenery Bags
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- James Franco breaks silence, admits to sleeping with students from his acting school by Rachel Treisman
- Ryan Jay Introduces Oz the Great and Powerful
- Ryan Jay's Complete Oz the Great and Powerful Interviews
- Ryan Jay at the World Premiere of Oz the Great and Powerful
- The Oz Vlog
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
Special guests and Walt Disney World cast members Roxanne & Bailey Canales join DTYBP to turn back the clock and revisit a retired WDW attraction, The Great Movie Ride (1989-2017)! The group dives into the history of the attraction in tandem with the creation of Disney-MGM Studios (now Disney's Hollywood Studios), shares about the pair of ruby slippers ("Dorothy's Shoes") in the queue throughout the 90s, Bailey reflects on accomplishing her lifelong dream of working on The Great Movie Ride, and Oz-related connections to the ride are both confirmed and debunked!
Show Notes:
- Sneak Peek at a Dinner in the Great Movie Ride
- Disney Wiki - The Great Movie Ride
- Yesterworld: The Untold History of The Great Movie Ride - Disney’s Beloved and Abandoned Attraction
- The Ruby Slippers of Oz: Thirty Years Later by Rhys Thomas
- The Slippers Documentary (2016)
- The Disney Oz Connection - Eric Shanower
- Andrew Kolb
- Irregular Choice
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
DTYBP Patreons have voted and the episode they asked for is HERE! Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into Disney's "Rainbow Road to Oz," a 1957 proposed live-action film centered around the Land of Oz. Rabbit holes include a deep dive into the history of Disney's "Rainbow Road to Oz," the proposed Disneyland ride Rock Candy Mountain, and the Oz Disneyland Records.
Show Notes:
- "Walt Disney and the Rainbow Road to Oz" by David R. Smith
- "Walt's Journey to Oz" by Jim Korkis
- The Official Mickey Mouse Club Book by Lorraine Santoli
- Ravensburger
- The Disney Oz Connection - Eric Shanower
- Disneyland Oz Records
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader
DTYBP Patreons have voted and the episode they asked for is HERE! Tara and EmKay begin their deep dive into Disney's "Rainbow Road to Oz," a 1957 proposed live-action film centered around the Land of Oz. Rabbit holes include a brief history of Walt Disney's involvement with Oz properties, a breakdown of the evolution of The Mickey Mouse Club, and a special shoutout to Patreon Mitchell with some very thorough "Return to Oz" Glinda theories!!!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday, where Tara and EmKay dive more into Disney's "Rainbow Road to Oz," the proposed Disneyland ride Rock Candy Mountain, and the Oz Disneyland Records.
Show Notes:
- "Walt Disney and the Rainbow Road to Oz" by David R. Smith
- Yesterland: The Wizard of Brahs at Disneyland
- "Walt's Journey to Oz" by Jim Korkis
- You Must Remember This Podcast - Six Degrees of Song of the South
- Peculiar Penguins by Ruth Plumly Thompson
- The Official Mickey Mouse Club Book by Lorraine Santoli
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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EmKay: @emshray
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Friend of the pod Andrew Kolb, creator of OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Game joins the Slipperhood! Andrew shares his creative process in designing games, breaks down the basics of role-playing games, reflects upon his childhood love of Peter Pan and Oz, and more!
Show Notes:
- OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (Amazon)
- OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (IndieBound)
- OZ: A Fantasy Role-Playing Setting (Barnes & Noble)
- Andrew Kolb
- Lee Wiley Art
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Brooklyn-based writer, poet and witch Kate Belew joins DTYBP's new series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Kate shares memories of delving into her imagination while playing at her grandparents' farm house as a kid, reflects on making Greenpoint her home, and of course shares her Oz memories and connections!
Show Notes:
- Kate Belew
- Magick & Alchemy Podcast
- Lee Wiley Art
- The Wicked Witch on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood (1975)
- Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod and Artistic Director of North Carolina's Land of Oz Theme Park, Sean Barrett, joins the Slipperhood! Sean recounts performing as the Scarecrow at Land of Oz since his teenage years, shares behind the scenes of putting together Broadway's The Oz Project, and answers all your burning Land of Oz Theme Park questions!
Show Notes:
- Land of Oz Theme Park
- Broadway's THE OZ PROJECT: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz & The Wiz
- Slipperhood Series: Brynn Williams (Broadway's The Oz Project!)
- Slipperhood Series: Steph Twomey (Dorothy at Land of Oz Theme Park!)
- Lee Wiley Art
- Ravensburger
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Want to win a holiday gift bundle of eclectic Oz treasures?! It's time for our annual end of season giveaway! We can't wait to give away two gift boxes to two listeners as well as three VIP pod squad passes to three listeners for bonus content this upcoming winter.
To enter, please rate and review us wherever you rate podcasts. All previous Apple podcast rate and reviews since our debut in 2020 will be counted as one entry.
For any reviews submitted on non-Apple platforms, please email us a screenshot of your review at downtheybp@gmail.com or tag/DM us on instagram @downtheyellowbrickpod for two entries.
For FIVE extra entries, join our Patreon pod squad at any tier (linked below).
The winner could be YOU!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Writer, producer and director Will Graham joins the Slipperhood to peel back the curtain on 2022's TV Series "A League of Their Own," which he co-created with Abbi Jacobson! Will shares more about his own personal background with the world of Oz, details the evolution of the TV series, and delves into the plethora of Oz references sprinkled throughout the episodes. Will also shares more about his process writing and directing Episode 6, "Stealing Home," which is centered around the community of "Friends of Dorothy."
Show Notes:
- A League of Their Own
- Lee Wiley Art
- Toni Stone by Martha Ackmann
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Brooklyn-based author and witch Pam Grossman joins DTYBP's new series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle, for Part 2! Pam reflects on the role beauty has played in the presentation of witches in pop culture, pays homage to Margaret Hamilton, shares about her job as a consultant on The Craft: Legacy and more.
Show Notes:
- Pam Grossman
- Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
- What is a Witch by Pam Grossman
- @michaela.durisova
- Ravensburger
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone and William Stillman
- Margaret Hamilton visits Mr. Rogers
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Brooklyn-based author and witch Pam Grossman joins DTYBP's new series, Good Witches of the Concrete Jungle! Pam shares her background discovering magic in New Jersey and NYC, celebrates the Good Witches who guided her towards discovering her own practices, expands upon her deep relationship to nature and more.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Pam Grossman
- Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic, and Power by Pam Grossman
- What is a Witch by Pam Grossman
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- The Wizard of Oz Invented the ‘Good Witch’ by Pam Grossman
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Tara & EmKay unpack the glorious hot mess extravaganza that was their journey to put together wallet-friendly red carpet looks for Judy Garland's 100th Birthday Gala this past June! Tune in for all the tea behind Tara's "Judy in the 1980s" inspired pantsuit and Irregular Choice poppy field shoes, EmKay's UK shipping debacle and broken zipper, unqualified red carpet advice and more, oh my!
Show Notes:
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- LightInTheBox
- Irregular Choice Poppy Field Shoes
- @dorkdujour (Hair & Makeup Artist)
- Nadine Merabi Red Katie Dress
- Amsterdam Cleaners & Tailors
- EmKay's Earrings
- EmKay's hair clips
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
LA-based friends of the pod Bruce and Clayton join the Slipperhood to gab all about Judy's 100th Birthday Gala at the Ebell of Los Angeles earlier this year! The quartet met in the courtyard of the Ebell during the event and proceeded to become fast friends thanks to their shared love of Oz and Judy. Bruce and Clayton discuss how they got to the event, highlights of the night (shout out Ruta Lee), celebrate Judy: A Garland Fragrance and share what Judy means to them.
Stay tuned for a special bonus episode dropping Wednesday where Tara and EmKay share all about their red carpet looks from the event, some instagram influencer hilarity and shipping drama!
Show Notes:
- @brucemerkle
- @OzHistory
- @WizardOfOzHistory
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- Get Happy! Exhibit
- House of Racanelli
- Tony Awards: Liza Minnelli & Lorna Luft Medley
- Tiffany @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Tori @theozvlog
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Playwright, composer, and actor Brian Quijada joins the Slipperhood to talk all about the yellow brick roads that led him to create his new musical "Somewhere Over the Border," which recently received a Rolling World Premiere! Brian shares about his musical influences, the real life family origin of "Somewhere Over the Border," what Oz means to him and more!
Show Notes:
- Brian's website
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Writer Amy Chu and illustrator Janet K. Lee join the Slipperhood as a creative team to share their respective artistic journeys, their lifelong love of Oz, and provide a peek behind the curtain of creating a published work. Amy and Janet share more about the creation of their graphic novels, Sea Sirens and Sky Island, which gather inspiration from L. Frank Baum's novels.
Show Notes:
- Amy's website
- Janet's website
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Ravensburger website
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Michael returns to DTYBP to dive into part 2 of post-production highs and lows of Disney's 1985 film "Return to Oz"! The trio discusses book adaptations, songs that followed the release of the film, the film's rare appearances at Disney parks, and their hopes and dreams for the 40th anniversary!
Content warning: AIDS history and loss.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- "Return to Oz" Little Golden Book
- "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
- "Return to Oz" by Victoria Wood
- "Keep on Dreaming"
- "Return to Oz" by Scissor Sisters
- Home From Oz
- Disney's Main Street Electrical Parade Return to Oz float
- @theaidsmemorial
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friends of the pod Michael and Nate join DTYBP to dive into post-production highs and lows of Disney's 1985 film "Return to Oz"! The panel discusses if Dorothy's journey is real or a dream, pull out receipts from a call sheet to settle a Glinda debate (thanks to Patreon Mitchell!), celebrate David Shire's score, discuss critical reception, merch and more!
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Rising Star MUA
- New York Times Review by Janet Maslin
- Associated Press interview with Ray Bolger
- The Wonderful World of Oz: An Illustrated History of the American Classic by John Fricke
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Caseen Gaines returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the final scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Caseen try to catch all the character cameos in the final scene, reflect on the absence of Glinda in the film, debate the powers of the ruby slippers and more!
*Recording Note: This episode was recorded August 28th, 2022.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Caseen Gaines
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Caseen Gaines returns to the pod to dive into part 1 of the final scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Caseen share their thoughts on the message of the film, the meaning of goodbyes, debate whether the film is truly a sequel, celebrate "Return to Oz" author Joan D. Vinge, and shout out actors Justin Case, Deep Roy and John Alexander.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
*Recording Note: This episode was recorded August 28th, 2022.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Caseen Gaines
- Why Return to Oz is the Most Faithful Wizard of Oz Adaptation
- "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
- Annie Orphans
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Seth Hannan returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the eighth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Seth recount the Nome King's manipulative games, share their confusion over Mombi's curious vocal inflections, share some love for the claymation and more!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Home From Oz
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Seth Hannan joins the pod to dive into part 1 of the eighth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Seth discuss their favorite holiday ornament traditions, note differences/similarities of the Nome King's portrayal in the film versus Baum's original books, share highlights of Nicol Williamson's career, a deep dive into the whereabouts of the ruby slippers and more!
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- LeeWileyArt on Etsy
- Return to Oz props at D23 Expo
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Henry Wilkinson returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the seventh scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Henry discuss the backstory of the Gump, take a moment to appreciate Jack Pumpkinhead literally defying gravity, detail some deleted moments from a draft of the script and shout out some Nightmare Before Christmas inspiration!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Henry on Instagram
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Henry Wilkinson joins the pod to dive into part 1 of the seventh scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Henry create their own personal Gumps with objects in their respective rooms, discuss a lost General Jinjur plot line and appreciate the technical marvel that is the Gump.
Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Henry on Instagram
- Home From Oz
- Kenya Barris to Reimagine ‘The Wizard of Oz’ for Warner Bros.
- Return to Oz: The Gump (Blogspot)
- Episode 31 - Return to Oz with Walter Murch
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friends of the pod Caroline Norton and Katrina Sarkis return to DTYBP to dive into part 2 of the sixth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Caroline and Katrina reflect on the major stylistic differences between 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" and this film, share thoughts on taxidermy, give kudos to the sound team and more!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Caroline's website
- Irregular Choice
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friends of the pod Caroline Norton and Katrina Sarkis join DTYBP to dive into part 1 of the sixth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Caroline and Katrina share moments of assembling their own personal "gumps," celebrate the novelization by Joan D. Vinge and dive into the careers of Gump puppeteer Stephen Norrington, actress Jean Marsh and voice of the Gump, Lyle Conway.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Caroline's website
- "Return to Oz" by Joan D. Vinge
- The Worst Witch
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Patrick Clanton & Tiffany Sutton return to the pod to dive into part 2 of the fifth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Patrick and Tiffany question the logistics of Mombi's head wizardry, discuss who would play Billina in a live-action remake and try to piece together the timeline of recent Oz events before this scene took place.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Tiffany Sutton @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Patrick Clanton @patrickclanton
- Behind the Magic
- Home From Oz
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Patrick Clanton & Tiffany Sutton join the pod to dive into part 1 of the fifth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Patrick and Tiffany design their respective rooms of collectible items, Tara pitches a Return to Oz-inspired ride, Patrick and Tiffany share their experiences with the film, EmKay provides details on the cast and Tiffany recalls her experience meeting our very own Jack Pumpkinhead, the one and only Brian Henson!
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
*NOTE: Stranger Things Season 4 Spoiler Alert at 42:00-43:00.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Tiffany Sutton @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Patrick Clanton @patrickclanton
- Behind the Magic
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- Interview with Brian Henson
- Sibling Revelry: Lisa and Brian Henson
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guests T. Craft and Christian Garcia return to the pod to dive into part 2 of the fourth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, T. and Christian share hidden details, comparisons to L. Frank Baum's original plot points and discuss what's more terrifying: Mombi or the wheelers?!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Irregular Choice
- 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guests T. Craft and Christian Garcia join the pod to dive into part 1 of the fourth scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, T. and Christian share their favorite VHS memories and celebrate cast MVPs Lyle Conway, Michael Sundin and Pons Maar.
Return to part 2 with us this upcoming Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guest Michael Luongo returns to the pod to dive into part 2 of the third scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Michael throw around some Ozma-related theories, reminisce over watching the film as children and more!
Show Notes:
- Michael's Website
- Rising Star MUA
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guest Michael Luongo joins the pod to dive into the third scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Michael share their respective abandoned/changed childhood Emerald Cities, note differences from the original Oz books, unpack the history of shooting location Whippendell Woods, celebrate puppeteering and claymation effects and more!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Michael's Website
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- 30 Times 'Return To Oz' Was The Most Potent Nightmare Fuel Imaginable
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guests Chelly & Gabi return the pod for part 2 to dive into the second scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Chelly and Gabi unpack Princess Ozma's vocal overdubbing, have a moment of appreciation for the iconic pumpkin hair brushing moment, provide some history on Elstree Studios and more!
Show Notes:
- The Cookie Bar
- Rising Star MUA
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- International Wizard of Oz Club
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guests Chelly & Gabi join the pod to dive into the second scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay, Chelly and Gabi share their childhood Halloween traditions, debate the existence of the little blonde girl (Ozma) and deep dive into the history of electroconvulsive therapy. Good times all around!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Content Warning: Electroconvulsive Therapy discussed in depth from 37:09 - 57:30.
Show Notes:
- The Cookie Bar
- Electroconvulsive Therapy: A History of Controversy, but Also of Help
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- International Wizard of Oz Club
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guest Colin Ayres returns to the pod to dive into the first scene of Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Colin sum up the introduction of Dorothy and fam, the disheveled nature of the Kansas farmhouse, deleted scenes, possible plot theories and more!
Show Notes:
- www.AllEars.net
- Irregular Choice
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Special guest Colin Ayres joins the pod to set the scene for Disney’s 1985 film, “Return to Oz”! Tara, EmKay and Colin share their respective unique histories with the film, unpack how the film came about amidst Disney’s shifting management tides, share about casting, production and so much more.
Show Notes:
- www.AllEars.net
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
The main feed will remain a bit quieter this week as Tara and EmKay share their rankings of Baum's original 14 Oz books as well as top 10 further adaptations over on Patreon! Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to hear the full episode. We'll see you back with regular programming next week as your gingham gals enter the sanatorium for Disney's "Return to Oz." Get ready, ya'll.
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Welcome back listeners! Your roundtable of guests including Atticus Gannaway, Anthony Whitaker, Sam Milazzo and Karen Robinson return to join Tara and EmKay to unpack what your gingham gals are dubbing L. Frank Baum's Multiverse of Madness. Join in discussing the remaining highlights of Baum's works beyond the original 14 series. Part 2 includes John Dough and the Cherub, Denslow's comics, Oz Men Tales, Queen Zixi of Ix, and Little Wizard Stories of Oz!
Show Notes:
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Get ready listeners, because we've got a roundtable of guests to unpack what your gingham gals are dubbing L. Frank Baum's Multiverse of Madness! Guests Atticus Gannaway, Anthony Whitaker, Sam Milazzo and Karen Robinson join Tara and EmKay to discuss highlights of Baum's works beyond the original 14 series. Part 1 includes The Magical Monarch of Mo, Dot and Tot of Merryland, The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, and The Enchanted Isle of Yew!
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Irregular Choice
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Get on your feet, listeners, because a dream guest joins the Slipperhood today. An exquisite artist, singer, humanitarian, daughter and sister, it's the one and only Lorna Luft! Lorna graciously joins fangirls Tara and EmKay to share about her experience in the creation of Judy: A Garland Fragrance, favorite memories growing up in a performing family, highlights of her own spectacular career on the stage and screen, and her thoughts on how to get involved in your community and make the world a better place through art and action. Vote for Lorna!
Show Notes:
- Lorna Luft
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
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Dear friend of the pod Tiffany Sutton returns to Down the YBP to discuss part 2 of the fourteenth book in L. Frank Baum's original Oz series, 1920's "Glinda of Oz"! The trio discusses a few mic drop quotes shared throughout the novel, can't stop laughing at using the word "Skeezer" as an insult, wonder where Toto is in this adventure, and take a moment to appreciate Baum's final written words. Thank you for joining us on the journey through the original 14 Oz books!
Stay tuned for next week's episode on book adaptations and Tara and EmKay's book rankings!
Show Notes:
- Tiffany's Instagram @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Rising Star MUA
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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EmKay: @emshray
Dear friend of the pod Tiffany Sutton returns to Down the YBP to discuss part 1 of the fourteenth book in L. Frank Baum's original Oz series, 1920's "Glinda of Oz"! The trio shares whether or not they act with "cheerful patience" in high stress situations, shout out underdog hero Ervic, note the bleaker tone to this novel, and giggle over their favorite illustrations, including a questionable looking Scarecrow.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Tiffany's Instagram @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Editor-in-Chief of The Baum Bugle, Sarah Crotzer, returns to the pod to discuss part 2 of the thirteenth book in L. Frank Baum's original Oz series, 1919's "The Magic of Oz"! The trio unpacks the adventure our characters embark upon to find Ozma the perfect birthday gift, provide context for the appearance of the word "Ozmies" and discuss the importance of self-love and staying true to yourself.
Show Notes:
- The Baum Bugle
- Irregular Choice
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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EmKay: @emshray
Editor-in-Chief of The Baum Bugle, Sarah Crotzer, joins the pod to discuss the thirteenth book in L. Frank Baum's original Oz series, 1919's "The Magic of Oz"! The trio shares their personal preferences for birthday parties, unpack Baum's possible intentions for character name pronunciations, and reflect on the first author's note to be published post the author's death.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Baum Bugle
- Rising Star MUA
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Debbie Wileman, a stage actress, singer, comedian and vocal impressionist, joins the Slipperhood to discuss her journey from stay at home mum to going viral during the pandemic with her Judy Garland impression all the way to making her debut at Carnegie Hall tonight! Debbie shares all about her eclectic musical upbringing, the dames that make up her vocal DNA, give Tara and EmKay a mini technique lesson on Judy's vocal style and so much more! Follow the link in the show notes to find out more about Debbie's upcoming shows and see her perform. She'll truly knock your socks off.
Show Notes:
- Happy 100th Birthday Judy Garland! Starring Debbie Wileman at Carnegie Hall
- Provincetown Hall Show - June 26
- Catalina Bar and Grill Show - June 28
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Author of graphic novel Tin Man Justin Madson returns to the pod for part 2 to discuss the twelfth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1918's "The Tin Woodman of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Justin question the Tin Woodman's thought process as he attempts to win back Nimmie Aimee, share their love for Mrs. Yoop, have their brains explode at the realization that perhaps the Magic Picture isn't so different from our modern usage of social media and unpack the slight horror story that unfolds throughout the rest of this Bachelor-level excursion.
Show Notes:
- Justin Madson
- Justin Madson's Etsy Shop
- Tin Man by Justin Madson
- The Baum Bugle
- Irregular Choice
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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EmKay: @emshray
Author of graphic novel Tin Man Justin Madson joins the pod for part 1 to discuss the twelfth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1918's "The Tin Woodman of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Justin discuss the power of words, presence the impact of World War I at the time of this book's creation and Justin shares more about the conception of his own Tin Man-inspired graphic novel.
Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Justin Madson
- Justin Madson's Etsy Shop
- Tin Man by Justin Madson
- The Baum Bugle
- Home From Oz card game
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod and President of the International Wizard of Oz Club Jane Albright returns to join Tara and EmKay for part 2 to discuss the eleventh book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1917's "The Lost Princess of Oz"! The hosts unpack the Nancy Drew style search for Princess Ozma, giggle over the introduction of many a new character and discuss the pros and cons of taking a dip in the Truth Pond!
Show Notes:
- International Wizard of Oz Club
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Friend of the pod and President of the International Wizard of Oz Club Jane Albright joins Tara and EmKay for part 1 to discuss the eleventh book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1917's "The Lost Princess of Oz"! The hosts share what they can each forgive themselves for in their current journeys, celebrate Baum's granddaughter Ozma Baum whom the book is dedicated to and admire Baum's heartfelt author's note where he strives to include readers of all ages in the creation of the Land of Oz.
Stay tuned for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- International Wizard of Oz Club
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Justin Peavey of The Wonderful Recap of Oz joins Tara and EmKay for part 2 to discuss the tenth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1916's "Rinkitink in Oz"! The hosts continue with a deep dive into the introduction of the character of Rinkitink and Bilbil, weave their way through the conflict between the citizens of Regos and Coregos and spill their personal thoughts on this wild ride of a novel!
Content warning: Please be advised the hosts discuss May 24th's school shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, TX from 29:52 through 34:00.
Show Notes:
- The Wonderful Recap of Oz
- Justin's Insta: @OzRecap
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Friend of the pod Justin Peavey of The Wonderful Recap of Oz joins Tara and EmKay to discuss the tenth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1916's "Rinkitink in Oz"! The hosts each share what they would choose as their own three magic pearls, unpack the very clear presence of death in this novel and share more behind Baum's original novel which was never intended to be a part of his Oz canon.
Join us for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Wonderful Recap of Oz
- Justin's Insta: @OzRecap
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Zoe O'Haillin-Berne joins Tara and EmKay for part 2 to discuss the ninth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1915's "The Scarecrow of Oz"! The hosts each share hot takes on the character of Pessim and some possible real life correlations, unpack Trot's meta share that she has read the Oz books herself and dive into the wild and wacky ending!
Show Notes:
- Home From Oz
- Oz Talk
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Friend of the pod Zoe O'Haillin-Berne joins Tara and EmKay to discuss the ninth book in L. Frank Baum's Oz series, 1915's "The Scarecrow of Oz"! The hosts each share their respective "Pessim Islands," unpack a fun Disney crossover with Baum's dedication to The Uplifters, spill some more Denslow/Neil/Baum drama and dive into their favorite illustrations.
Join us for Part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance
- Oz Talk
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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EmKay: @emshray
Dear friend of the pod Patrick Clanton returns to discuss part 2 of L. Frank Baum's eighth book in the Oz canon: 1914's "Tik-Tok of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Patrick play a game of "Which actors from the 1930s would you want to play these characters?", giggle about the pronunciation of names and share their respective hot takes on Toto's big reveal at the end of the novel!
Show Notes:
- Patrick Clanton
- Home From Oz
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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EmKay: @emshray
Dear friend of the pod Patrick Clanton returns to discuss part 1 of L. Frank Baum's eighth book in the Oz canon: 1914's "Tik-Tok of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Patrick share their favorite illustrations (Quox represent!), discuss the complex nature of ambition and appreciate Baum's creation of a multiverse where creatures of all different lifestyles can coexist peacefully together.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Patrick Clanton
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Dear friend of the pod and quilter extraordinaire Tibbi joins the pod to discuss part 2 of L. Frank Baum's seventh book in the Oz canon: 1913's "The Patchwork Girl of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Tibbi explore the vast array of new characters introduced by Baum, give some love to the Scarecrow and the Patchwork Girl's introduction and unpack yet another trial!
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Dear friend of the pod and quilter extraordinaire Tibbi joins the pod to discuss L. Frank Baum's seventh book in the Oz canon: 1913's "The Patchwork Girl of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Tibbi each share what would go into their personal patchwork dolls, dive into Baum's financial challenges at the point of writing and celebrate their love for a fan favorite character in the world of Oz, Scraps the Patchwork Girl.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Friend of the pod Brady Schwind returns to discuss L. Frank Baum's sixth book in the Oz canon: 1910's "The Emerald City of Oz"! Brady shares his expertise on the inspiration behind specific illustrations, the trio explores more theories about Dorothy's backstory, and Tara and EmKay make personal connections to new characters introduced.
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Brady Schwind
- Arts of Imagination
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Friend of the pod Brady Schwind joins in the fun to discuss L. Frank Baum's sixth book in the Oz canon: 1910's "The Emerald City of Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Brady reflect on deeper meanings of the magic belt, appreciate Baum's new writing style of switching back and forth between two plots and unpack Baum's complicated life circumstances at the time of writing this book.
Join us for part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Brady Schwind
- Arts of Imagination
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Friend of the pod Jay Davis returns for part 2 to share his expertise on L. Frank Baum's fifth book in the Oz canon: 1909's "The Road to Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Jay celebrate the introduction of fan favorite Polychrome, pick which Oz character they would be transformed into and unpack the wild festivities of Ozma's birthday party with guests including Santa Claus and many, many more!
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- "Road to Oz" Marvel Comic
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Friend of the pod Jay Davis joins to share his expertise on L. Frank Baum's fifth book in the Oz canon: 1909's "The Road to Oz"! Tara, EmKay and Jay unpack the huge change in the portrayal of Dorothy in the illustrations, celebrate fan theories on possible relationships in Oz and begin to unpack this journey down the road to Oz.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Colonial Radio Theatre
- "Road to Oz" Marvel Comic
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara and EmKay are honored to speak with cosmic chemist and "certified nose" Vincenzo Spinnato, who has been collaborating closely with Judy Garland's family to design Judy: A Garland Fragrance in honor of Judy Garland's upcoming 100th Birthday Celebration on June 10th, 2022! Along with family and legends Lorna Luft, Joey Luft and Liza Minnelli, Vince will be unveiling this limited edition, first-ever product featuring Judy Garland's name. Listen in to hear all about Vince's professional background and love of Judy, the creation of the scent and more details on this once in a lifetime event being thrown in honor of our girl Judy.
Show Notes:
- My Pursuit Of Beautyby Vince Spinnato
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance Website
- Vince Spinnato
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Tara, EmKay, Ryan and Tori return for part two of 1908's "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz" by L. Frank Baum! The quartet unpacks the lives of the mangaboos, highlights favorite new characters including the Dragonettes and addresses debated continuity errors in the Oz canon.
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay Reviews
- The Oz Vlog
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- Oz and the Three Witches
- "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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After choosing which character they would pick to venture through Oz with, Tara, EmKay, special guests Tori and Ryan begin to unpack the adventures of Dorothy, Zeb and Jim as they fall into a crack in the earth in 1908's "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz" by L. Frank Baum! The quartet touch on Baum's reluctance to continue writing the Oz series, touch on the possibility of the influence of San Francisco's 1906 earthquake and celebrate the intricate details of their favorite illustrations.
Join us for part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay Reviews
- The Oz Vlog
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
Instagram:
@downtheyellowbrickpod
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Big news friends!! In honor of Judy Garland's upcoming 100th Birthday Celebration on June 10th, 2022, cosmic chemist and "certified nose" Vincenzo Spinnato, family and legends Lorna Luft, Joey Luft and Liza Minnelli are unveiling a limited edition, first ever product featuring Judy Garland's name - Judy: A Garland Fragrance. Listen in for more details about this once in a lifetime event as well as information on how to get involved!
Show Notes:
- Judy: A Garland Fragrance Website
- Vince Spinnato
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Stephen Alexander of Willow Audiobooks joins your gingham gals for part two of L. Frank Baum's third book in his original 14 book series, "Ozma of Oz"! The trio shares their mutual love of the head-collecting Langwidere, celebrates the addition of the Hungry Tiger and reflects on their main takeaways from Dorothy's return to Oz in this very special novel. See you next week for "Dorothy and the Wizard in Oz"!
Show Notes:
- Willow Audiobooks
- "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Stephen Alexander of Willow Audiobooks joins your gingham gals to venture into L. Frank Baum's third book in his original 14 book series, "Ozma of Oz," though the trio shares their hot takes on the grief they have for that title right off the bat! The trio then dives into Baum's reasons for writing this novel, question if Bill/Billina can be considered a non-binary character and Tara even shares an unforgettable real life lunch pail swinging moment.
Join us for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Willow Audiobooks
- "Ozma of Oz" Marvel Comic
- The Shadow of Oz Tarot Deck: The Baum Silver Edition
- Illogical Associates
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Dear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. In Part 2, Tara and EmKay continue to break down this wild plot, appreciate Baum's writing style, and talk with friend of the pod Zoe O'Haillin-Berne about this book's ground-breaking ending.
See you next week for "Ozma of Oz"!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Dear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Tara and EmKay set the scene to break down the second book in Baum's original 14 book series, celebrate illustrator John R. Neill's addition to the world of Oz, share their love for Mombi and begin to attempt to break down this wild plot.
Join us for part 2 dropping this Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The twisted transatlantic tale of American jack-o’-lanterns
- The New Jim Crow: Mass Incarceration in the Age of Colorblindness by Michelle Alexander
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
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Hi friends! Your gingham gals pop into your feed to share the fun updates happening over on Patreon, including bonus episodes unpacking Oz's crossover in ABC's "Once Upon a Time" as well as the mini series "Tin Man" starring Zooey Deschanel! Head on over to www.Patreon.com/DownTheYellowBrickPod to join the family and receive exclusive access to all bonus content until the start of Season 3 in the spring.
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Tara and EmKay's dreams come true as the incredible Todrick Hall joins the pod! Todrick shares his earliest fascinations with the world of Oz, his journey creating his own content on YouTube and what keeps him motivated as a creator. The trio then breaks down pivotal moments, inspiration and artists involved in Todrick's original piece "Straight Outta Oz."
Thank you so much for joining us for Season Two! Keep an eye out for Season Three dropping March/April 2022!
Content warning: sexual abuse discussed from 1:05:55 to 1:09:15. Gun violence discussed from 1:16:00 to 1:20:45.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Patreon - DTYBP
- Todrick Hall - Straight Outta Oz (Deluxe Edition)
- Todrick's Website
- Behind the Curtain: Todrick Hall
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Tara and EmKay are back for part two of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include Tom and Jerry's The Wizard of Oz (2011), The Wizard of AIDS educational touring program, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) and more.
Stay tuned for our final interview episode dropping Sunday - it's a special one!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- The Wiz de Musical (2006)
- Nurlaia Karim
- Tom & Jerry The Wizard of Oz (2011)
- The Wizard of Oz (1982 Anime)
- Somewhere Over The Rainbow - Ashanti
- The Wonderful Recap of Oz - The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
- Review: In ‘The Woodsman,’ a Love Lost in Oz Under a Witch’s Spell
- "Oz"-Flavored Musical, Was, Gets World Premiere by Ohio's Human Race Theatre Oct. 14-31
- Kristin Chenoweth on Over The Rainbow | CBC
- The National Tour of "OZ" starring Diana DeGarmo.
- HealthWorks Theatre of Chicago - Wizard of AIDS
- Patreon - DTYBP
Honorable Mentions:
- The Wiz de Musical (2006)
- Tom & Jerry The Wizard of Oz (2011)
- The Wizard of Oz (1982) Anime
- The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005)
- Miss Gulch Returns (1984 cabaret)
- Was The Musical (2004)
- The Woodsman (2012 play)
- Over the Rainbow reality show (Canadian version)
- The Wiz - La Jolla Playhouse (2006)
- Oz National Tour starring Diana DeGarmo (2009)
- The Wizard of AIDS (1987)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader
Tara and EmKay have reached part one of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include hot takes on BBC's "Over the Rainbow" reality show from 2010, 1976's Australian film "Oz," an Oz inspired episode of "Fame," Donny and Marie Osmond's visit to the Land of Oz and even an Oz disco album. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Lloyd Webber’s Latest Creation: Breathing Space
- The Sunset Project
- Oz (1976) - Trailer
- Donny & Marie Osmond Spoof The Wizard Of Oz W/ Lucille Ball, Ray Bolger, Paul Lynde, Paul Williams
- Meco Monardo - The Wizard Of Oz (Millennium Records 1978)
Honorable Mentions:
- Oz (1976 film)
- Fame ("Not in Kansas Anymore" - Season 2, Episode 19; 1983)
- Donny & Marie (Season 3, Episode 2; 1977)
- Meco Monardo - The Wizard of Oz (Millenium Records 1978)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader
Tara and EmKay are back for part two to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! The gingham gals note major differences in the script and share their personal opinions on the story changes.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Over the Rainbow (BBC) S01E01 - Auditions
- Slipperhood Series: Sarah Lasko (2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz")
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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The time has come for Tara and EmKay to venture to the year 2010 to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” as well as the reality television show that started it all, BBC’s “Over the Rainbow.” The gingham gals share their early experiences with ALW’s music, EmKay relates her brief 2010 experience as a contestant on “The Glee Project” and both attempt to unpack the WILD BBC reality show to the best of their ability!!! Part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Brittney Johnson Cast As Wicked’s First Black Glinda on Broadway
- Alexandra Billings blasts stage legend over trans casting comments
- Grease You're the One That I want Storytime - Kate Rockwell
- Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
- Over the Rainbow (BBC) S01E01 - Auditions
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay head up north to Canada to the Toronto Civic Light Opera Company to unpack their 2000 production of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Based upon previous adaptations, this production added original music inspired by unearthed Baum music and has been revived by popular demand multiple times!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Oz Wiki
- The Toronto Civic Light Opera Company
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay get their ice skates ready to dive into 1995-2000's "The Wizard of Oz on Ice"! The gingham gals unpack the original tour and the 1996 taped CBS special, provide some background information on the history of ice shows, delve into producer Kenneth Feld's accomplishments, celebrate Bobby McFerrin's masterful vocal talent and skate through favorite moments of the television special!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- Oz will have ninth life -- on ice
- Interview With Jeri Campbell
- WIZARD ON ICE: PRODUCER ASSEMBLES SOME TOP TALENT FOR $9 MILLION VERSION OF BAUM STORY.
- `THE WIZARD OF OZ ON ICE' OFFERS A RAINBOW OF SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND SPECTACULAR SKATING
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part three and the final installment of notable adaptations of The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz." The quartet dives specifically into Madison Square Garden's production of Oz and the subsequent tour starring Jessica Grové! Rabbit holes include Roseanne's turn as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch and a brief foray into her controversies, 2001's Australian production starring Nikki Webster and the 2008 and 2017 National Tours.
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- "We're off to Stage the Wizard"by Kurt Raymond
- Rainbows & Witches & Ruby Red Slippers
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part two to unpack the further productions of The Royal Shakespeare Company's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Productions covered include 1991's Australian production, Paper Mill Playhouse's 1992 production, the 1993 US tour and 1995's "The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True" at Lincoln Center starring Jewel! Part 3 dropping Friday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- "We're off to Stage the Wizard" by Kurt Raymond
- Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
- The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True (1995 VHS)
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Special guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod to unpack the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1987 musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Topics covered include the influence of Lux Radio Theatre's 1949 Christmas broadcast of Oz, highlights from the lives of RSC's cast including Imelda Staunton (Dorothy) and Bille Brown (Wicked Witch), Cathy Rigby's touchdown in Oz and 1989's 50th anniversary arena tour! It's a wild one, ya'll.
Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Down the YBP Etsy Shop
- "We're off to Stage the Wizard" by Kurt Raymond
- Royal Shakespeare Company to Have a Go at "Wizard of Oz"
- DANCE; Dorothy Lands in the Strange Country of the Sports Arena by Aljean Harmetz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Zoe O'Haillin-Berne to unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. Zoe details more of the inspiration behind the adaptation, major differences from L. Frank Baum's novel and MGM's 1939 film version and some tidbits on the Disneyland Oz records. Plus, Zoe shares her dream of mounting her own production of the Muny adaptation one day!
Show Notes:
- Disneyland Records: The Wizard of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
- Disneyland Records: The Cowardly Lion of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
- Robie Lester
- The Story & Songs of The Wizard of Oz - Disneyland Records
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Tara and EmKay unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. The gingham gals dive into the script and comment on the plot before moving forward to detailing the timeline of the Disneyland/Oz records in the 60s. Part 2 with a very special guest dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Disneyland Records: The Wizard of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
- Disneyland Records: The Cowardly Lion of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz
- Robie Lester
- The Story & Songs of The Wizard of Oz - Disneyland Records
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay conclude their time in "The Wiz" by sharing their remaining favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! All the love to this section of season two - thank you for following down this yellow brick road!
Show Notes:
- Michael Jackson - Medley - Disney World 25th Aniversary 1980 (HQ)
- No Bad News - The Wiz City Center
- Stephanie Mills with Shanice Williams Sing Home 2015
- SummerStage 30th Anniversary: The Wiz - A Celebration in Dance and Music
- Lillias White, Nikki M. James, Solea Pfeiffer, & Peppermint Sing "Home" From The Wiz in Times Square
- POSE | Blanca and Pray Tell sing Home
- Annaleigh Ashford Performs "Slide Some Oil to Me" From The Wiz
- The Wiz Home - Cast
- Everybody Rejoice (The Wiz)- Fantasy Show Choir
- Believe In Yourself - The Wiz City Center
- The Gospel According to The Wiz: And Other Sermons from Cinema by Otis Moss
- The Wiz Redux; or, Why Queer Black Feminist Spectatorship and Politically Engaged Popular Entertainment Continue to Matter by La Donna L. Forsgren
- Adapting The Wizard of Oz: Musical Versions from Baum to MGM and Beyond Kindle Edition by Danielle Birkett and Dominic McHugh
- Hope Mill Theatre
- Stephanie Mills "Home" Showtime at the Apollo!
- JAZMINE SULLIVAN SINGS "HOME" @ AGE 11 IN THE WIZ
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay conclude their time in “The Wiz” by recapping the closing of the Broadway production and each sharing their favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! Part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Behind The Scenes at The Wiz LIVE on NBC Tonight!
- Mykal Kilgore
- Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Concert: The Wiz
- The Wiz Live- 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade
- The Wiz 40th Anniversary Celebration - Red Bucket Follies 2014
- Stephanie Mills - Home (Official Video)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for part two of the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio discusses their favorite lyrics of "Home," dives into the rich life of Broadway's Glinda DeeDee Bridgewater and celebrates the one and only Lena Horne.
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- @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Aug. 18, 1996: Nobody knows the trouble she's seen - Chicago Tribune
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio picks who they would want to belt "Believe in Yourself" at them when they need a pick me up, Tiffany shares about her introduction to the song "Home" and all give love to the original Broadway production's longer scene and of course, the iconic Stephanie Mills. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
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- @followtheyellowbrickgirl
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Costume designer, drag artist and Judy Garland impersonator Daniele Tyler Mathews/Gloria Swansong joins the Slipperhood to share how she came to love and eventually impersonate Judy Garland and recreate her most iconic costumes! Gloria shares more about the art of lip sync, her design process and how it feels to channel Judy in her weekly drag show "Judy at the Q" at the Q Club in NYC.
Show Notes:
- Gloria's Website
- Gloria's Instagram
- The Q Club
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Lonnae Hickman returns as special co-host to dive further into The Wiz's throne room in part 2! Lonnae, Tara and EmKay unpack social shame, Richard Pryor's background and cultural impact and honor women in their lives who have helped them believe in themselves.
Show Notes:
- Lonnae's YouTube Channel
- Lonnae's Website
- 15 Minutes of Shame
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Lonnae Hickman joins the pod to unpack Richard Pryor's portrayal as The Wiz and Dorothy's belting out of "Believe in Yourself" in The Wiz's throne room! Other rabbit holes include memories of running for office in school, unpacking differences in the original Broadway production and honoring the power of rituals. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Lonnae's YouTube Channel
- Lonnae's Website
- "Who Do You Think You Are" (Kentucky Conservatory Theatre)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Performer, writer and good witch Amy Jo Jackson joins the Slipperhood to share their experiences portraying both Glinda and the Wicked Witch, respectively, at regional theatres! Amy shares behind the scenes details of bringing each witch to life, shares some witchy onstage snafus and even answers some questions from the Patreon community.
Show Notes:
- Amy Jo Jackson
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Patrick Clanton returns to join Tara and EmKay for part two of "Brand New Day"! The trio discusses the cultural importance of the song "Brand New Day," dives into the incredible life of Luther Vandross and unpacks the importance of treating people who work in service industries with kindness.
Show Notes:
- Oklahoma Tour
- Patrick's Website
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Patrick Clanton returns to join Tara and EmKay for part one of "Brand New Day"! The trio unpacks the longer, more brutal scene in the original Broadway production, celebrates Louis Johnson's iconic choreography and Patrick shares why this scene is his favorite in the film. Part two dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Oklahoma Tour
- Patrick's Website
- "Wonder Wonder Why"
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Author Caseen Gaines joins Tara and EmKay for part two of Evillene's Sweatshop! The trio unpacks Mabel King's life on and off the stage, discusses the problematic portrayal of the flying monkeys, reveals the current reality of sweatshops and poor working conditions in America and shares some behind the scenes details of shooting at Shea Stadium.
Show Notes:
- Caseen Gaines
- Bell, Book and Camera: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television by Heather Greene
- Apple 'failing to protect Chinese factory workers'
- Avoiding Fast Fashion: How to Get a More Sustainable Wardrobe
- Amazon Workers Detail Disturbing Work Conditions in Complaint Filed to the National Labor Relations Board
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Author Caseen Gaines joins Tara and EmKay as a special guest co-host to celebrate all things villainous in Evillene's Sweatshop of 1978's "The Wiz"! The trio discusses the impact of conventional beauty in determining good vs. evil, describes the longer segment of this scene in the original Broadway production and the incredible detail of Evillene's costume. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Caseen Gaines
- Make Film History More Inclusive. That's Jacqueline Stewart's Mandate at Academy Museum
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Jayson Kerr joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the throne room scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! The trio celebrates André De Shields in the original Broadway production of "The Wiz", reveals an eye injury endured by Diana Ross and attempts to give the Cliff's Notes version of André's astonishing 50+ year career!
Show Notes:
- Jayson Kerr
- André De Shields 2019 Tony Win
- André De Shields - "In the Midnight Hour"
- André De Shields - The Daily Beast
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay continue diving into the Emerald City scene of 1978's "The Wiz" by providing history on the World Trade Center and the Sphere's relocation post-9/11, celebrating featured actresses in the scene and defining success for themselves in an age of competition.
Show Notes:
- The History Makers
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Aneesa Folds joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the Emerald City scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! Aneesa provides incredible trumpeting, the trio celebrates the fierce dancing, provides insight into what overnight filming was like, highlights differences in the original Broadway production and unpack the idea of social status. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Aneesa Folds
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Seyward Darby and Ariel Ramchandani, hosts of the incredible podcast No Place Like Home, join the pod to delve further into their process of creating a true crime podcast centered around the ruby slipper heist in Grand Rapids, MN! Further topics include the delicate balance of interviewing various subjects with conflicting interests, the surprising twists throughout the season, the questions that still remain and all hosts dive into the topic of obsession.
Show Notes:
- No Place Like Home Podcast
- Seyward Darby
- Ariel Ramchandani
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Sea Sharp joins Tara and EmKay once more in an alley filled with poppies and an iconic song sung atop a roof! The trio reflects on the question "Where do you feel anonymous?," unpacks the history of Times Square, discusses "Be a Lion" in the film and the Broadway production and shares their personal Emerald City skylines.
Show Notes:
- Sea Sharp
- Goodbye, Show World: The last days of Times Square’s peep shows
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Patrick, Tara and EmKay continue into the depths of the subway for the most terrifying scene of "The Wiz!" The trio spills the history of the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station and other iconic projects filmed there, highlights abandoned subway stations around the city, EmKay discovers a huge realization about the MTA and each host shares some of their most memorable subway experiences.
Show Notes:
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
- The Most Fascinating Abandoned Subway Stations in New York
- A Compromise for the Michael Jackson Subway Station by Jennifer 8. Lee
- JACKO ON TRACKO! KING OF POP TO ADORN SUBWAY ENTRANCE by Gersh Kuntzman
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Patrick joins the pod once more to venture into the depths of New York City: the subway! Tara and EmKay highlight a theory and observation from listener of the pod Tibby, the trio unpacks the original Broadway production's Kalidah battle and discuss if the Lion's courage is on display too soon in the film. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Kinswomen Podcast
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Special guest Deonté L. Warren is back for Part 2! Deonté shares about his senior thesis paper, in which he dove deeper into “The Wiz” and the blaxploitation genre, leading to a discussion regarding what actual diversity and inclusion within the theatre industry could look like. The trio dives further into the career of Ted Ross, challenges and questions workplace culture and celebrates the Lion’s courage to share his biggest fears.
Show Notes:
- Deonté's Website
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Special guest Deonté L. Warren joins Tara and EmKay to venture to the exterior of the New York Public Library where Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man encounter a growling "Mean Ole Lion" played by one iconic Ted Ross! The trio discusses their relationship to libraries and bookstores, celebrates Ted Ross's rare crossover from the original Broadway production to the film and unpacks the Lion's backstory from the Broadway scene. Plus Deonté shares his most iconic library moment!
Show Notes:
- Deonté's Website
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Amanda "Mandy" DeVenuta joins the Slipperhood to share about her magical onstage experience portraying Dorothy in ruby red pointe shoes as a professional ballerina with the Kansas City Ballet! Mandy walks us through her daily rituals as a performing artist, shares what keeps her dedicated to her art form, details her experience being filmed for Kansas City PBS's behind the scenes documentary "Me, Dorothy... and This Road to Oz" and spills all about the bedazzled ruby pointe shoes, of course!
Show Notes:
- Kansas City Ballet
- Me, Dorothy... And This Road to Oz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar to unpack the addition of a new character to Dorothy and the Scarecrow's friendship: the Tin Man, played by one Nipsey Russell! Rabbit holes include original Broadway Tin Man Colonel Tiger Haynes, questioning the intention of the song order in the original Broadway production, Wonu's riffs in "We Are The Tigers" Off Broadway, crying on cue, and soooo much more!
Show Notes:
- Gerald's Instagram
- Wonu's Instagram
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Ten-year-old Alexa (our youngest Slipperhood member!) and her mom Charity of ABC Story Sisters Podcast join the Slipperhood to share all about their family's podcast where they read aloud and act out classic children's stories, including "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Along with younger sisters Bristol and Charlotte, Alexa is sharing her joy of reading for a greater cause, to support children's literacy across the globe! Join in supporting their purpose by visiting the links below.
Show Notes:
- ABC Story Sisters
- Room to Read Fundraiser
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio gets into the life of Michael Jackson leading up to the film, discusses possible meanings of the presence of the crows, unpacks the confusing relationship between Diana Ross and Michael and bops to "Can't Get Outta the Rain."
Show Notes:
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
- Moonwalk by Michael Jackson
- Jackson shared bond with 'very dear friend Diana Ross'
- Michael Jackson - Can't Get Outta The Rain
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio compares the differences between "You Can't Win" from the film and "I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday" from the Broadway musical, celebrate original Broadway Scarecrow Hinton Battle and reflect on their own personal journeys as artists. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Matt Ripa of Catholic University unexpectedly went down in Oz history earlier this year when he discovered a missing gingham dress worn by Judy Garland in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." Gifted to Father Hartke by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1972, the dress was hidden away in a trash bag for decades until Matt's fortunate discovery. Today he shares more about his background in theatre, directing and his own artistic visions of the world of Oz. Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to join and hear the entirety of Matt's discovery!
Show Notes:
- Judy Garland’s missing ‘Wizard of Oz’ dress found decades later
- Down the Yellow Brick Pod on Patreon
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton continue their journey of being transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio dives into the history of the 1964 New York World's Fair and its connections to Disney, the importance of graffiti in 1970s NYC, celebrate Thelma Carpenter's performance as Miss One, and realize how kind of terrifying this film truly is (and we are HERE for it)!
Show Notes:
- Tiffany's insta
- Queens Theatre
- Modern Ruin: A World's Fair Pavilion (2015)
- The History of American Graffiti': From Subway to Gallery
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton have been transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio recalls memories of fairs they've attended, deep dive into cast members from the Broadway and film productions including Phylicia Rashād and Clarice Taylor, uncover the history of the first black actors and actresses to win Tony awards and have a moment to appreciate Ken Harper's perseverance in the face of many, many rejections. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Tiffany's insta
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader
The incredible Kelli Rabke joins the Slipperhood to travel back in time to her 1992 portrayal of Dorothy in Papermill Playhouse's production of "The Wizard of Oz," where one little Tara Tagliaferro got to meet the star backstage after the show and has never forgotten it! Kelli shares her experience playing such an iconic role at a huge theatre, going on to star in Broadway shows, raise her family, and return to the stage by dominating the NYC cabaret scene. Stay up to date with Kelli's upcoming live performances at the links below!
Show Notes:
- Kelli's Facebook
- Kelli's Insta
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara, EmKay and guest co-host Patrick Clanton continue their discussion of the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz." The trio chuckles at the dropped checkers moment, appreciates Dorothy's intimate monologue song "Can I Go On?," dives more into the lore of Diana Ross getting cast in the film and gives some love to Broadway's original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills!
Show Notes:
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay are joined by the incredible Patrick Clanton as a guest co-host to discuss the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz", including "The Feeling That We Have." The trio celebrates the mural in the opening credits, debates whether this scene takes place on Thanksgiving Day or not, delves into the differences between the Broadway production and the film, and Patrick even takes part in the pod's tradition of reenacting some iconic lines. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Patrick's Website
- Patrick's Insta
- Behind the Magic (YouTube channel)
- "Shoot Me (With Your Love)" by Tasha Thomas
- The Most Important Filmmaker You Haven't Heard Of
- "Women Film Editors" by David Meuel
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay begin their journey into the 1978 film "The Wiz" by tracking the acquisition of the rights by Motown Productions and Universal Pictures, reenacting the dramatic casting of Diana Ross as Dorothy in the middle of the night, diving into the background of the creative team, and giving context and history behind the state of 1970s Harlem. Join your gingham gals as they unpack the film's first scene with special guest Patrick Clanton on Sunday!
Show Notes:
- AFI Catalogue - "The Wiz"
- Joel Schumacher Tells Movieline About the Time He Wrote The Wiz
- 126th Street African Burial Ground Memorial and Mixed-Use Project
- Diana Ross: A Biography by J. Randy Taraborrelli
- The Bowery Boys Podcast
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Edited by Emily Kay Shrader
Tara and EmKay continue their deep dive into the history of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as it debuts at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in 1975! Rabbit holes include the impact of the extensive advertising campaign, Stephen Sondheim's love of the production, an unnecessarily critical review from The New York Times, cast recordings and further national tours. Stay tuned for an unpacking of the road to the 1978 film on Friday!
Show Notes:
- Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit & the Biggest Flop of the Season - 1959 to 2009 by Peter Filichia
- How the Wiz Was by Jeremy Aufderheide
- "The Wiz" - New York Times Review (1975)
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Tara and EmKay begin to ease on down the road as they dive into the development history of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Rabbit holes include context of what was happening in America in the early 1970s, details on the creative team, casting debacles, and how previews were received out of town. Stay tuned for an unpacking of the Broadway production on Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Broadway Musicals: The Biggest Hit & the Biggest Flop of the Season - 1959 to 2009 by Peter Filichia
- Rolling Stone's 500 Greatest Albums of All Time
- How the Wiz Was by Jeremy Aufderheide
- The Lit Bar
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Conor DeVoe joins the Slipperhood to share his experiences as a performer aboard Disney Cruise Lines, directing, choreographing and producing “A Journey to Oz," a tribute to the beloved movie musical in which he plays his dream role of Dorothy, and shares what's up ahead on his yellow brick road as an actor in New York City!
Show Notes:
- Conor's Website
- Insta: @ConorDevoe
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Original music by Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay dive into the wonderfully wacky world of 1972's "Journey Back to Oz" and are ready to give Liza Minnelli's Dorothy and Ethel Merman's Mombi all the LOVE! Rabbit holes include the history of Filmation, the company that created the move, the long backstory of how the movie finally came to be, and your gingham gals' personal favorite (and not so favorite) moments!
*Please note, in this episode we explore the history of 1972’s "Journey Back to Oz," which in its later television syndication in 1976 unfortunately featured segments with Bill Cosby as the wizard. This led to a conversation about Bill Cosby’s recently overturned sexual assault conviction and it’s damaging repercussions, diving deeper into the topic of sexual abuse and the recent documentary Allen v. Farrow. We acknowledge the sensitivity and gravity of this subject and want to see our listeners who are survivors. We will give another disclaimer before this part of the conversation for anyone who wants to opt out and skip ahead to 1:06:00. Thank you.
Show Notes:
- Allen v. Farrow
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The incredible Danielle Paige joins the Slipperhood to share all about her incredible "Dorothy Must Die" series!! We are fangirling. Rabbit holes include how Danielle stays creatively disciplined and excited, what it was like to promote her work virtually during the COVID-19 pandemic, how the world of Oz fuels her imagination and even some dream Dorothy casting ideas!!
Show Notes:
- Danielle's Website
- Insta: @daniellempaige
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay officially bid farewell to 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" by each ranking their top 10 favorite deleted scenes and sharing if they'd prefer it to be added back into the film or not!
Rabbit holes include insight into Busby Berkeley's background, the origins of the word 'jitterbug' and extra love for our boyfriends, Ray and Jack. Thank you for following along on our yellow brick road through 1939's "The Wizard of Oz"!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know about Life, According to Ozby David J. Hogan
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Shanice Williams joins the Slipperhood to share her experience stepping into the silver shoes of NBC's "The Wiz Live!" as Dorothy in 2015! Shanice recounts what it was like to go through her first audition process while being followed by a camera crew, shares how supported and encouraged she felt by her cast during the production, dives into the Dorothy/Little Red connection from her 2019 portrayal of Little Red in Hollywood Bowl's "Into the Woods," and shares her recent steps down her personal yellow brick road as she dreams of what's ahead.
Show Notes:
- Broadway Bucket List: Shanice Williams wows as she sings her three dream roles
- Into the Woods, Hollywood Bowl - Shanice Williams, I Know Things Now
- Insta: @luvbeingshanice
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay continue unpacking the impact of 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" on the world with its initial premiers in Los Angeles and New York City, reviews and reactions, and of course its renewed relevance with annual television showings beginning in the 1950s. Your gingham gals give their best reading of promotional headlines, share the history of The Carthay Circle, reveal what a typical touring day was like for Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland and more!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know about Life, According to Oz by David J. Hogan
- Carthay Circle Theatre
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay fall down ALL the rabbit holes unpacking the immediate months following the wrap of filming and the publicity circuit that ensued before the August premieres! Rabbit holes include love for editor Blanche Sewell, normalizing menstruation, 1939's The Tournament of Roses drama, initial reviews from previews and radio promotion. Part 2 dropping Wednesday morning!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Men At Lunch (2012)
- This Halloween: What Does It Mean To Call Something 'Spooky'?
- The Wizard of Oz FAQ: All That's Left to Know about Life, According to Oz by David J. Hogan
- The Wizard of Oz-Good News of 1939 (part 1)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Brynn joins the Slipperhood to share her memories playing Dorothy in Broadway's The Oz Project: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz & The Wiz, waiting for her Grandpa's name in the credits of "The Wiz" film as a part of the music department and the personal growth she has experienced on her yellow brick road in the past year.
Show Notes:
- Broadway's THE OZ PROJECT: A Tribute to The Wizard of Oz & The Wiz
- Instagram: @brynnwill
- Brynn's website
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Dott, Tara and EmKay are back to discuss our final scene of Dorothy returning to a sepia-toned Kansas, share in the frustration of none of the other characters believing her journey really happened and celebrate Dorothy's ability to choose her own path forward for herself. Your gingham gals close the chapter on this classic MGM film by exploring what Oz means to them today.
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Cinema Classics: The Wizard of Oz - SNL
- Dott's Website
- Insta: Dusty & Dott
- Insta: Dott
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Dott of Dusty and Dott and Down the YBP's Slipperhood joins Tara and EmKay to dissect the final scene back home in Kansas of MGM's "The Wizard of Oz"! Rabbit holes include a deleted ending in the script involving Leo the Lion, appreciation for the subtle set details of Dorothy's room, and a debate over what it would mean if Dorothy was wearing the ruby slippers at the end of the film. Part 2 dropping Wednesday morning!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Dott's Website
- Insta: Dusty & Dott
- Insta: Dott
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The always inspiring Ryan Jay joins the Slipperhood Series to share his journey of becoming the acclaimed Oz historian and film critic he is today! An experienced television producer, Ryan spills some of his memories interviewing the likes of Kristin Chenoweth, rocking ruby slippers on the red carpet and gushes over his new best friend, his very own Toto! Stay tuned after the closing credits for a special shout out to Ryan.. can you guess who it's from? :)
Show Notes:
- Ryan Jay Reviews Website
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay dive back into the Wizard's hot air balloon to bid some tearful goodbyes to the Tin Man, Lion and Scarecrow as Dorothy clicks her heels together three times to return to "no place like home." Tara and EmKay gush over the sentimental details, give their opinion on the most quotable Oz line from the film and spend a considerable amount of time trying to decipher the true meaning of Dorothy's mini monologue. Join us for our final MGM scene next week!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
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Dorothy and Toto find themselves aboard the Wizard's hot air balloon and are about to embark, but not before our favorite fierce lady with the cat thwarts everyone's plans! Tara and EmKay spill the latest news in the Oz world (squeal!), unearth a deep cut "Gone With the Wind" inside joke reference, recount a deleted filmed montage scene, and celebrate Helen Seamon, everyone's favorite lady with the cat, complete with theories.
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- The Archivist’s Nook: The Dress at the End of the Rainbow
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tori Calamito of The Oz Vlog joins Tara and EmKay to share how she started her popular YouTube channel highlighting her miraculous Oz collection! A fan of everything having to do with the 1939 MGM film, Tori shares what brought her to the Land of Oz, her experience co-hosting Oz festivals around the country with fellow Slipperhood member Ryan Jay and how Oz can be a balm for our souls when we need it the most.
Show Notes:
- The Oz Vlog on YouTube
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Original music by Shane Chapman
And we're back! The Scarecrow, Tin Man and Lion are ready to receive their hearts' desires, but unfortunately there is nothing in the Wizard's black bag for Dorothy, so our journey isn't quite over yet. Tara and EmKay attempt to define some of the Wizard's extravagant vocabulary, realize the Wizard is an Instagram ad and dive deep into the meaning behind this scene's iconic lines. Also please enjoy a Simon Sez rabbit hole and an unexpected Dear Evan Hansen comparison!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Steve Max: Master of Simon Sez
- The Cowardly Lion's Medal
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Dorothy and friends are about to pull back the curtain (thanks to Toto!) on the Wizard and Tara and EmKay are HERE for the metaphors! Your gingham gals have a pyro appreciation moment, reflect on moments when they were told to "go away and come back tomorrow," and share about their personal Totos who are pulling back the curtain on the hard stuff. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Oz Historian Ryan Jay Interviews Idina Menzel & Kristin Chenoweth - A Very Wicked Halloween (Oct. 2018)
- We Can Do Hard Things Podcast
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The delightful Andrea Dotto joins the pod to share about her experiences playing Dorothy in several productions of "The Wizard of Oz," and even one where she co-starred with her now husband, Brendan, as the Scarecrow! Further discussions include reflecting on the meaning of the line, "I won't look any further than my own backyard," some musical coaching from Dott on the ending of "Over the Rainbow," and everyone's favorite segment: line readings! Visit Dott at the links below!
Show Notes:
- Dott's Website
- Insta: Dusty & Dott
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara, EmKay and Alli are BACK to melt a wicked witch and proclaim her dead at last! The gals give some love to Mitchell Lewis, encounter another dreaded bout with asbestos and Alli shares her lasting connection to the film.
Each week on SSR Podcast, Alli and a guest break down their reactions to and memories of the books they used to read in middle school and high school! “This is the one podcast book lovers and nostalgia junkies have been waiting for” (HelloGiggles, 9/12/2018). You can take part in the nostalgia, discussions and the occasional glass of wine via Patreon and on Instagram.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- SSR Podcast
- SSR Podcast - Episode 135: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay are joined in the Witch's Castle by the incredible Alli Hoff Kosik of SSR Podcast and things are getting spookier by the minute! The gals celebrate Terry's heroic scene-stealing moments, remember being traumatized as children by the sight of the straw-less Scarecrow and take a detour to ponder whether their parents would ever join them in doing extra work for their favorite television shows. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Each week on SSR Podcast, Alli and a guest break down their reactions to and memories of the books they used to read in middle school and high school! “This is the one podcast book lovers and nostalgia junkies have been waiting for” (HelloGiggles, 9/12/2018). You can take part in the nostalgia, discussions and the occasional glass of wine via Patreon and on Instagram.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- SSR Podcast
- SSR Podcast - Episode 135: The Wonderful Wizard of Oz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Today's Slipperhood episode transports us to Beech Mountain, North Carolina, where the Land of Oz Theme Park is reopening this summer! Steph Twomey, who has been stepping into the ruby slippers at Land of Oz as Dorothy since 2017, joins us to share her love for the park, celebrate the supportive community of women playing Dorothy, and highlights her personal connection to Judy and the ruby slippers.
Show Notes:
- Land of Oz Theme Park
- Insta: @steph2me
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The spooks continue as Tara and EmKay deep dive into the costumes and makeup of the winged monkeys as well as the special effects required to create the flying monkey nightmare scene that haunted your childhood! They also give some always well-deserved love to Margaret Hamilton and unpack some deleted scenes and songs, including everyone's favorite, "The Jitterbug." Thar she blows, ya'll!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- See the Wizard of Oz Flying Monkeys Up Close
- The Jitterbug - Cut from The Wizard of Oz
- Young People's Theatre - "The Jitterbug"
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Dorothy and friends have stumbled upon the spookiest woods in Oz to find a sign with questionable spelling warning, "I'd turn back if I were you!" As our friends wield their weapons from an uncertain origin, Tara and EmKay unpack key differences from the shooting script to the screen and deep dive into the life of the original Wicked Witch of the West, Gale Sondergaard! Plus everyone's favorite segment of the pod: Tara and EmKay give their best reading of a deleted scene. Chilling. Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- The Name Below the Title: 65 Classic Movie Character Actors From Hollywood's Golden Age by Rupert Alistair
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The effervescent Sarah Lasko joins the Slipperhood today to share her experiences spreading the magic of Oz as Dorothy in the 2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz!" She designs her dream ruby slippers, recounts some of her favorite effects from the stage show, reflects on irreplaceable connections made with audience members and looks forward to the future of her personal yellow brick road in New York City and beyond!
Show Notes:
- Broadway Balances America: The Wizard of Oz
- Sarah Lasko
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Dorothy and friends are FINALLY admitted to see the Wizard.. but not before Tara and EmKay unpack the history behind Dorothy's favorite expression: "Jiminy Crickets!" and uncover some amusing cut lines and scenes. Episode highlights include illuminating the inspiration and design behind the throne room, the special effects that went into creating the Wizard's talking head and voice, EmKay putting Tara to the test to define some advanced level spelling words and some personal reflections on being given a broomstick to take the long way around. Glennon Doyle's fantastic podcast is also shouted out, because duh.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Morgan Harper Nichols
- We Can Do Hard Things podcast
- India.Arie - "Worthy"
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Today Tara and EmKay are ELATED to kick off a brand new series: The Slipperhood! New episodes will be dropped on Fridays throughout the summer as a space for conversation and celebration to honor those who feel a kindred connection with Dorothy in their own unique way. Our first guest is the incredible Tiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl), an actress living in Los Angeles who shares her passion for the ruby slippers (you're not ready, ya'll!!), memories from her visit to The Land of Oz, Disney bounding on her instagram and her dreams for the future as she roller-skates down her yellow brick road.
Before our friends are finally admitted to see the Wizard, Bert Lahr's Cowardly Lion has a few vibrato-filled proclamations to make about genuflecting chipmunks, which leads Tara and EmKay to realize they don't remember any lyrics from their time touring the musical "Sister Act." Whoops. Other deep dives include a moment of appreciation for the Art Deco inspired set, the origins of the phrase "king of the forest," some proposals for more appropriate and inclusive lyric rewrites, and the frustration of being told to "go away" by people who are supposed to be our leaders. Genuflect, ya'll.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Maxwell House Good News - Stars from The Wizard of Oz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Alice Phelps is an enrolled member of the Oglala Sioux Tribe located on the Pine Ridge Indian
Reservation on the southern part of South Dakota. She is currently employed at Oglala Lakota College where she is the Indian Education Grant Coordinator working in the Education Department. She has a wonderful 501(c)3 nonprofit, “First Families Now” that was started out of necessity for families of the Pine Ridge Reservation. Currently, Pine Ridge is located in the poorest county in the United States. Alice and her family continue to strive to bring healing to their people that are stuck in the cycle of suppression. They want to provide activities that will assist their families to become empowered and to move forward towards a sustainable path. It was an honor to hear more about Alice's story, her family's culture, and a healing path forward. Thank you for joining us.
Show Notes:
- First Families Now
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay's deep dive into the Emerald City continues with the macabre reality of how the horse of a different color came to life, celebrating the fabulous extras in this scene, unpacking the mechanics of creating the skywriting sequence, and Betty Danko's terrifying and maddening fire explosion accident.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGMby Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Our merry band has finally reached the end of their yellow brick road! After coming face to face with a familiar looking mustached doorman, they are all welcomed into the Emerald City with the song "Merry Old Land of Oz" and given some pampering by the fiercely dressed Emerald City citizens before an unfortunate skywriting incident sends everyone into concerned chaos! Rabbit holes include Frank Morgan's various costume/mustache changes, designing the Emerald City set and floors, and choosing our favorite citizen costume!! Part two dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Our four friends (and Toto too!) skip down the yellow brick road towards an intoxicatingly beautiful field of vibrant red poppies, and Tara and EmKay are floored by the folklore that may still not have a sure answer: was Glinda's snow made out of asbestos or gypsum? The mystery continues! Rabbit holes include celebrating the life of Pat Walshe (Nikko), the fascinating afterlife of the Wicked Witch's crystal ball, a subtle shout out to the original novel's Golden Cap, and even a Sopranos crossover!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Iconic crystal ball from "The Wizard of Oz" visits Cornell University for a spell
- Cash from sale of 'Wizard of Oz' crystal ball to aid N.J. teen arts program
- 5 Things You Didn't Know About Gypsum
- The Crazy Tricks Early Filmmakers Used To Fake Snow
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Tara and EmKay venture into the forest and dive into the not so cowardly life and times of vaudeville comic Bert Lahr! The master of self-deprecating humor, a larger than life Broadway staple of New York City, and deeply introverted when not on the stage, Bert's portrayal of the Cowardly Lion continues to make us laugh 80+ years later. (New York accent for the win.) The infamous "Victor Fleming slapping Judy Garland for laughing" incident is also recounted.
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Bert Lahr Oliver! Lays Potato Chip Commercial
- Her Father, The Cowardly Lion: Bert Lahr’s Daughter Shares Her Memories of ‘The Wizard of Oz’ Star
- "Woodsman" with Bert Lahr
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Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by the incredibly talented and inspiring Kiki Ebsen! An accomplished keyboardist, singer-songwriter, and recording artist, Kiki has traveled the world as a performer and recently released a new album, "Fill Me Up." She also calls a very special person Dad - the legendary Buddy Ebsen, and created and performed the critically acclaimed "To Dad With Love - A Tribute to Buddy Ebsen" in Los Angeles. She was incredibly generous in joining us to share her memories of Buddy, what it was like growing up in a show business family with a Disney Legend for a Dad, and personal insight into being a healing performer in 2021's changing landscape. Enjoy, and please visit Kiki's website for more!
Show Notes:
- Kiki Ebsen's Website
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Jack Haley as been recast in the role of the Tin Man, and Tara and EmKay are here to admire his baby blues and vocal riffs. Other rabbit holes include a moment of appreciation for the voice of Snow White (another Disney Legend!), a possible explanation of why the Wicked Witch of the West is green, and a deleted bee scene that never came to be animated (probably for the best). AS WELL AS the biggest folklore debate of the film: Is that a crane in the background or not a crane at all?.. You tell us!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGMby Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpieceby Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
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Dorothy and new pal Scarecrow (and Toto too) are off to see the Wizard, but not before they encounter some feisty trees, grab some apples for a snack, and what's this? A man made out of tin?! Tara and EmKay dive deep into MGM's hidden backstory of initially casting Disney Legend Buddy Ebsen in the role, which was short-lived after his terrifying illness due to the aluminum powder used in his makeup. Stay tuned for more on Jack Haley in Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- The Other Side of Oz by Buddy Ebsen
- "If I Only Had a Heart" - Buddy Ebsen's version
- Buddy and Vilma Ebsen in Broadway Melody of 1936
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Dorothy and Toto have reached the rolling cornfields of Oz and are immediately drawn into conversation with a talking Scarecrow, played by none other than the loose-limbed and charming Ray Bolger! Tara and EmKay talk all things Ray (EmKay's bf) and his career beyond Oz, Ray and Judy's close relationship outside of the film, the creation of the Scarecrow's intricate makeup, and shout out their favorite moments of the scene including the ever-changing length of Dorothy's braids. #classic
In other news, join us over on Patreon where for the month of May we will be celebrating more of the lesser known works of Oz's stars, including Ray!
Show Notes:
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- Ray Bolger: More Than a Scarecrow by Holly Van Leuven
- "More Than a Scarecrow" ..a Memento
- Masterworks Broadway - Ray Bolger
- "If I Only Had a Brain" - Extended deleted scene
- Ray Bolger 1978 Safeway Scotch Buy Commercial
- Judy Garland & Ray Bolger - "If I Only Had a Brain" (1964)
- American Experience: American Oz
- A Legend in Straw: The Spirit of my Uncle Ray Bolger by Christianna Rickard
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We have arrived at our final installment of the glorious Munchkinland! Tara and EmKay dive into the scene's unforgettable music, celebrate starring featured moments from the Munchkins, indulge in some Lollipop Guild theories courtesy of Jerry Maren, and try not to flinch while detailing both Betty Danko and Margaret Hamilton's unfortunate accidents during the Wicked Witch's entrance and exit. All the witchiness in this one, ya'll!
Show Notes:
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- Short and Sweet: The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchkin by Jerry Maren
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public and Private Lives of Billie Burke by Grant Hayter-Menzies
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Tara and EmKay continue feasting their eyes upon Oz's Munchkinland by diving further into Dorothy and Glinda's relationship, Leo Singer's casting of over 120 little people to portray the Munchkins, vocal arranger Ken Darby's genius audio tactics, and begin to dip their toes in this scene's iconic songs! Part 3 dropping Friday.
Show Notes:
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- Short and Sweet: The Life and Times of the Lollipop Munchkin by Jerry Maren
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public and Private Lives of Billie Burke by Grant Hayter-Menzies
- Victor Young and His Orchestra - The Wizard of Oz
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Your gingham gals have arrived in one of Oz's most famous technicolor scenes full of iconic lines, a pink and a green witch, over 100 Munchkins, and the first mention of the great and mysterious Wizard! Tara and EmKay have a LOT to discuss with their love for Billie Burke and her background, the special effect of transitioning from sepia to technicolor, Gowns by Adrian, and the beginnings of how the actors portraying the Munchkins found their way to the MGM lot! Stay tuned for LOTS more in Parts 2 and 3 dropping later this week!
Show Notes:
- The Road to Oz: The Evolution, Creation, and Legacy of a Motion Picture Masterpiece by Jay Scarfone, William Stillman
- True Movie Magic: How The Wizard Of Oz Went From Black & White To Color by Devin Faraci
- How Technicolor Changed Storytelling by Adrienne LaFrance
- ‘The Wizard of Oz’ at 75: Why We Can’t Take the Black-and-White-to-Color Gimmick For Granted by Christopher Campbell
- Mrs. Ziegfeld: The Public and Private Lives of Billie Burke by Grant Hayter-Menzies
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Tara and EmKay talk Oz remotely for the first time ever! Film history's iconic twister scene is broken down with a very serious reenactment, some actual tips on storm preparedness for your farm, the behind the scenes creation of Oz's realistic twister, and how director King Vidor survived his own natural disaster before recreating the one that would transport Dorothy to dreamland (or a not so dreamland?... you decide!). Theories on Miss Gulch resurface!
Show Notes:
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- I, Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, the Dog who was Toto by Willard Carroll
- The Rosenberg Library Collection - King Vidor on Galveston Hurricane of 1900
- It took some real wizardry to make ‘Oz’ effects by James A. Fussell - The Kansas City Star
- Storm Preparedness for the Farm - Tractor Supply Co.
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Get ready for the OG Karen, Miss Gulch (played by the fantastic Margaret Hamilton), who is here with a few words for Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in her vendetta against poor Toto! Frank Morgan's Professor Marvel always delights as Tara and EmKay unpack hidden real life backstories of our actors, imagine Miss Gulch's possible day to day to life, and appreciate the 1930's language.. it's a whopper, ya'll.
Show Notes:
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- Margaret Hamilton's Obituary
- Amour (2012 film)
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Dorothy Gale has sung her heart out in a barnyard dreaming about what could lie over the rainbow, ending with a question, "Why, oh why, can't I?" Our heartstrings have officially been pulled and the time has now come to dive further into the endlessly fascinating backstory of the one and only Judy Garland. From her roots performing with her two sisters and her rocky relationship with her mother to her harrowing experiences behind the scenes at MGM and beyond, Judy's indelible impact on the world of Oz and entertainment will never be forgotten.
Show Notes:
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The United States vs. Billie Holiday
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The opening credits have faded into a sepia-toned flat Kansas prairie, leaving Tara and EmKay thrilled to discuss their favorite details of the Gale farm, dive into the history behind the iconic song "Over the Rainbow," and applaud Terry (Toto) the dog's starring performance! Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow' from Jewish perspective by Rabbi Bernhard Rosenberg
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- 'Over the Rainbow': The Story Behind the Song of the Century by Gary Shapiro
- Arlen and Harburg's Over the Rainbow by Walter Frisch
- I Toto: The Autobiography of Terry, the Dog who was Toto by Willard Carroll
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Tara and EmKay continue their first foray into 1939's MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz," finishing up the revolving door of directors and stepping into the folklore of casting! Stay tuned for some behind the scenes bloopers at the end ;)
Show Notes:
- Opening Credits
- AFI Catalog
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
- The Wizard of Oz: The Official 75th Anniversary Companion by Jay Scarfone and William Stillman
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Tara and EmKay OFFICIALLY dive into 1939's MGM classic, "The Wizard of Oz," beginning where any true Oz fan would: the BUM BUM BUM's of the opening credits! Your gingham gals wrap up the many screenwriters and their script edits, dive a bit into Harold Arlen and E. Y. "Yip" Harburg's unforgettable integrated music and lyrics, and share their favorite parts of the opening credits. Join us for Part 2 on Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Opening Credits
- AFI Catalog
- "The Wizard of Oz": The Screenplay by Noel Langley, Edgar Allan Woolf, Florence Ryerson
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
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Tara and EmKay put on their dramaturg hats and unpack the history of filmmaking beginning with the establishment of Hollywood! Join us for a behind the scenes look at 1930's MGM with Louis B. Mayer at the helm, the more shadowy sides of the Golden Age of Hollywood, and the first screenwriters to begin bringing 1939's "The Wizard of Oz" to the silver screen. We are studying for our Oz A.P. test, ya'll!
Show Notes:
- Oz timeline
- The Lies Hollywood Tells About Little Girls by Mara Wilson
- History of Hollywood, California
- Former child star Cora Sue Collins on the dark side of Hollywood’s golden age
- The Best and Worst of the Golden Globes
- This Was Hollywood: Forgotten Stars and Stories by Carla Valderrama
- You Must Remember This podcast
- The Making of the Wizard of Oz: Movie Magic and Studio Power in the Prime of MGM by Aljean Harmetz
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Tara and EmKay are THRILLED to be joined by Joseph Rubin, the Founder and Executive Director of American Musical Productions. In 2010, he devoted his efforts to research and restore 1902's original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" at Canton Comic Opera in Canton, Ohio. Joseph unpacks his experience reviving this zany production, offers advice on keeping these rich musical theatre histories alive, and provides deeper context of Oz's foray onto the stages of Broadway. Our deep gratitude to Joseph for providing music from the show.
Show Notes:
- Mr. Rubin's Biography
- Canton Comic Opera Co. Presents "The Wizard of Oz" - Broadway World
- The Monday After: ‘The Wizard of Oz’ returns to Canton
- Sammy from THE WIZARD OF OZ - Canton Comic Opera Co.
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Tara and EmKay continue unpacking 1903's original Broadway production of "The Wizard of Oz" by reading some critical reviews, imagining the lives of the chorus girls, and even comparing the second touring company to their own personal touring experiences! Further iterations of Oz such as silent films, a failed Wogglebug musical, and beginnings of MGM's acquiring of the rights lead into setting the stage for 1939's "The Wizard of Oz."
Show Notes:
- Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939by Mark Evan Schwartz
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The time has come, ya'll. Tara and EmKay are BACK and unpacking the wacky, zany, "girls girls girls" extravaganza that was the hit of Broadway: 1903's The Wizard of Oz musical! They deep dive into how this musical came about after L. Frank Baum's 1900 novel, discuss conflict amongst the creative team, do their best to explain the plot (buckle up), and even shamelessly give their best dramatic reading of a scene straight from the script for your enjoyment! It's a hanky panky nightmare you don't want to miss. Stay tuned for Part 2!
Show Notes:
- Oz Before the Rainbow: L. Frank Baum's the Wonderful Wizard of Oz on Stage and Screen to 1939by Mark Evan Schwartz
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Your favorite gingham gals are rested after their technicolor hiatus and BACK for another trip down the yellow brick road! Join us as we continue to explore the history and backstories of the wonderful world of Oz as Season 2 promises a deep dive into musical interpretations following L. Frank Baum's original text, The Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Buckle up, ya'll. Thank you for joining us and stay tuned for our first episode dropping next Sunday!
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After a winter hibernation, Tara and EmKay are BACK with a special bonus episode before Season 2 begins later this month. In honor of Valentine's Day, they are joined by two fellow Oz lovers, their partners, Patrick and Jimmy! The group shares their individual memories of Oz, their experience reading the book now, share theories, and make deeper connections to today's world. Hijinks ensue.
Show Notes:
- The Good Lord Bird
- Dorothy- This Side of the Rainbow by Vincent Begley
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Welcome to December's Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! December's YBC includes a new addition to our Oz library, announcing the WINNER of our giveaway from our Apple reviews (thank you for reviewing!), an invitation to an Oz watch party on December 26th, and MORE! This episode concludes our Season 1, and our hearts couldn't be more full. We can't wait to see you in February for Season 2, and in the meantime please head over to Patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod to join our Patreon community! Thank you so much for joining us for Season 1!
Show Notes:
- Erica - Winner of our first giveaway!
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz illustrated by Anne Bachelier
- The Wisdom of Oz: Reflections of a Jungian Sandplay Therapist by Gita Dorothy Morena
- The Wizard of Oz Watch Party - Join us!!
- Down the YBP Patreon
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It's a very special bonus Yule episode, ya'll! Tara and EmKay unpack The Santa Claus Stories, an anthology of stories all written by L. Frank Baum that will take you on a very merry journey. Tara guides us through the charm of Little Bun Rabbit and The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus, while EmKay talks us through the Wogglebug's meeting with Santa as well as the tail end of The Road to Oz, in which Santa is an honored guest at Ozma's birthday party! Stay tuned for the final episode of Season 1 releasing on Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- The Santa Claus Stories by L. Frank Baum
- The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus (TV Movie) Feature Clip
- Did Santa Claus Used to be Green?
- Shampoodle
- We Need to Re-Evaluate L. Frank Baum's "The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus"
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Welcome to Part 2 of our final chapter, Home Again. Sea, Tara, and EmKay discuss the meaning of home, what it means to be revisionists of Oz, their top favorite moment of Season 1, and even dip their toes into Season 2! Join us next week for our last episode of Season 1!
Show Notes:
- Sea Sharp
- Return to Oz(1985)
- Dorothy Must Dieby Danielle Paige
- The Wizard of Oz(1939)
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We have made it friends. Welcome to Part 1 of our final chapter, Home Again. A very special guest and dear friend, Sea Sharp, joins Tara and EmKay to discuss the impact of these three short paragraphs, unpack what they have run towards in their lives, and Sea blesses our ears with a reading of their poem Almostly from The Swagger of Dorothy Gale and Other Filthy Ways to Strut. Join us for Part 2 on Wednesday.
Show Notes:
- Hook(1991)
- Sea Sharp
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Welcome to Part 2 of our second to last chapter down the yellow brick road! Glinda reveals the true nature of the Silver Shoes as Dorothy bids her new friends farewell and claps her heels together to find herself on the plains of Kansas once more. Tara and EmKay unpack the history of mourning in the United States, question the use of the Golden Cap, share more Good Witch of the North theories, and reflect on their top second favorite moment of the season. Stay tuned for next week's final chapter, ya'll! Thank you for being here.
Show Notes
- National Museum of Funeral History
- The Wizard of Oz Invented the Good Witch - Pam Grossman
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Our journey down the yellow brick road is approaching its end as Dorothy and friends finally meet the glorious, glamorous, Good Witch of the South, Glinda, who has secrets to reveal and loose ends to tie up in Dorothy's adventure. Tara and EmKay start feeling the feels as they kick off the Yuletide Season and reflect on their time in the original sacred text of Oz. Childhood memories of Billie Burke's bubbly portrayal in the MGM film, revelations about the Golden Cap, and theories about the inspiration behind Glinda abound in Part 1. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday!
Show Notes:
- Meaning of Rubies
- Matilda Joslyn Gage - The Unlikely Inspiration for the Wizard of Oz
- Glinda - Oz Wiki
- Immigrant Nation (2020)
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Welcome to November's Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! November's YBC includes listener responses to unpacking L. Frank Baum racist writings, celebrating our first giveaway, a special message from PJ over at Hit the Bricks, a deep dive into an Oz Thanksgiving cartoon, Dorothy in the Land of Oz, and so much more! Thank you so much for taking the time to share your day and sacred Oz memories with us.
Show Notes:
- Kali Barnett
- The Wisdom of Oz: Reflections of a Jungian Sandplay Therapist - Gita Dorothy Moreno
- An Indigenous People’s History of the United States - Roxanne Dunbar Ortiz
- Friends of Pine Ridge Reservation
- Wizard of Oz Documentary: Ozsessed
- Readdressing L. Frank Baum and Racism - Jay Davis
- Hit the Bricks
- The Circlehood - Society6
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Encountering a hilltop of over one hundred men with hammerheads, Dorothy and friends escape their plight by using the Golden Cap's last charm to summon the Winged Monkeys to carry them closer to Glinda's girl power palace. Tara and EmKay dive deeper into the meaning of the word "hammerhead," share moments of feeling underestimated, and take a pause to appreciate the kickass femme power of Glinda's guards!Indescribable hammerhead impressions included, as well as a kick off of the count down of our top three favorite moments of the season!
Show Notes:
- Gwen Stefani - "Hollaback Girl"
- Hammer Heads - Oz Wiki
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As our friends journey through muck and mud to stumble upon a large meeting of animals (Hungry Tiger included, perhaps?..), the Lion finally gets his starring moment as he slays a terrifying (and sleeping) spider! Tara and EmKay question if this spider is the Great-Great-Great Grandfather of Aragog/the Stranger Things monster, share what feels like home, the need to normalize menstruation, and small tips to combat climate change. It's Survivor edition here in Oz, ya'll. Pros and cons of eating bugs included.
Show Notes:
- Do We Really Swallow Spiders in Our Sleep?
- Hungry Tiger
- The Crown (2016)
- Biden Plans to Move Fast With a ‘Climate Administration.’ Here’s How. - New York Times
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Picking back up in the Dainty China Country, our friends encounter a milkmaid, a clown, and a Princess, who all shed light on the lifestyle of the land's inhabitants. Tara and EmKay unpack what contributes to fragility, complicated U.S./China relations history, and ultimately are reminded of the idea of "sonder" - the realization that everyone we encounter has their own unique, complex, internal life separate from our own, and that is something to be honored.
Show Notes:
- Terracotta Army
- Money and Politics in the Land of Ozby Quentin P. Taylor
- Boxer Rebellion
- Bryce Canyon National Park
- Holiday Train Show
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Tara and EmKay were elated to sit down with photographer, fellow Oz lover, and new friend, Curtis Brown to hear all the behind the scenes details of 2019's Broadway Celebrates Oz photoshoot! Curtis spilled some of his favorite secrets of collaborating on the shoot with costume designer Beck Jones, bringing out themes of LGBTQIA+ celebration within the characters, and several hidden makeup/costume details you definitely want to hear about. Ultimately, Curtis reminds us all of the unifying power of Oz and its never-ending ability to bring people together. Be prepared for lots of squeals at the sight of a Swarovski crystal-studded 6-inch stiletto ruby slipper. Still not over it.
Show Notes:
- Broadway Celebrates Oz, a Salute to 80 Years of MGM's The Wizard of Oz
- Curtis Brown Photography
- Curtis Brown's Instagram
- Beck Jones
- Wicked the Musical
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In part one of this two-parter episode (get ready ya'll), Tara and EmKay question the first few sentences of Dorothy and friends looking up at the wall surrounding the Dainty China Country. After recalling childhood memories of delicately handling dolls made of china and admiring miniature models, Tara guides us through comparing the wall of the Dainty China Country to the U.S./Mexico border wall constructed during the current administration, leading to more questions than answers. Stay tuned for part two dropping on Friday.
Show Notes:
- The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams
- Poor Little Rich Girl (1936)
- Jingdezhen: Why China is called China
- The ecological disaster that is Trump’s border wall: a visual guide - Vox
- "Why We Build the Wall" - Hadestown
- Hadestown: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
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Down the YBP hosts Tara and EmKay were so incredibly honored to get to sit down and talk with poet, performer, playwright, and new friend, Sea Sharp. They discovered Sea's book of poetry, The Swagger of Dorothy Gale & Other Filthy Ways to Strut, earlier this year and were immediately in awe of their work. Join them for a conversation about Sea's introduction to Oz, their experiences growing up in Kansas, today's parallels to the Land of Oz, an impromptu poetry reading, and where you can follow and read Sea's incredible work.
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- Sea's Website
- Black Cottonby Sea Sharp
- The Swagger of Dorothy Gale & Other Filthy Ways to Strutby Sea Sharp
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As our friends journey to the South to visit Glinda, they are met by a grove of trees who may or may not be "fighting trees" (we'll leave it up to you to decide). Tara and EmKay reminisce about bidding farewell to places and experiences they had before the pandemic hit, share thoughts on virtue signaling, and start mentally preparing for next week's chapter (The Dainty China Country) in the midst of the 2020 Presidential Election (we're here for you).
Show Notes:
- How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying
- Maltz Jupiter Theatre
- Become a Pollworker
- Hair (2009)
- The Soul of America
- Inventing Latinos: A New Story of American Racism by Laura E. Gómez
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After the Wizard abandons Dorothy and friends by flying off into the horizon in his hot air balloon death trap, the Green Whiskered Soldier has a genius idea for the group to visit Glinda, the Good Witch of the South, in the hopes of finally returning Dorothy home again. Tara and EmKay turn into the Sorting Hat to assign Dorothy and the Witches their own Hogwarts Houses, reflect on where they were a year ago, and shamelessly have to study a map of the U.S. in order to decide which Southern state they would most like to visit.
Show Notes:
- The Real Weird Sisters - "Sorting Hat: The Wizard of Oz"
- The South - Britannica
- Hogwarts Houses - Harry Potter Wiki
- "Sorting Hat Saturday: The Wizard of Oz" - The Hogwarts Pensieve
- Road to Avonlea
- ALS Association
- Pip's Island
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Welcome to October's Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! October's YBC include Tara's trip to Matilda Joslyn Gage's house, EmKay's thoughts on Judy (2019), listener reactions to recent episodes regarding L. Frank Baum's comments on race, and SO much more! This one is jam packed ya'll. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your day and sacred Oz memories with us.
Show Notes:
- Sympathy or Racism? L. Frank Baum on Native Americans by Hunter Liguore
- Future Islands - "Tin Man" by Lee Lynch
- Dehumanization in Oz: The Scarecrow and Tin Man Mimics, the Lion Cannibal by Heather Foster
- 'Oz': Neither Great Nor Powerful - NPR
- Yellow Brick Road Apartment - Airbnb
- All Things Oz Museum
- Matilda Joslyn Gage Foundation
- The Wisdom of Oz: Reflections of a Jungian Sandplay Therapist by Gita Dorothy Morena
- The Baby Snooks Show
- 'Gone with the Wind' pulled from HBO Max until it can return with 'historical context' by Frank Pallotta
- Judy (2019)
- Cinema Classics: The Wizard of Oz - SNL
- Letters from Felix: A Little Rabbit on a World Tour with Envelope by Annette Langen
- Song of Dewey Beard: Last Survivor of the Little Bighorn by Philip Burnham
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Believing in the Wizard's promise to carry her somewhere closer to Kansas, Dorothy helps DIY a hot air balloon, which ultimately ascends above Oz without her (thanks to Toto chasing a kitten.. mysterious..). Tara and EmKay discuss what it means to feel true belonging, the challenging art of disagreeing with friends, the state of the theatre industry during this pandemic, and a couple history lessons about hot air balloons. ALSO! If you have theories of which Hogwarts house you would assign our Oz characters to, WRITE US at downtheybp@gmail.com and we will shout you out next episode!!
Show Notes:
- Hot air balloons
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Oz Balloons (2013)
- "What Are Hot Air Balloons Made Of?"
- "Aquarium" - Aqua (1997)
- Ahava Theatre Company
- Blockbuster
- "Pete Holmes Proposed To His Lady In A Hot Air Balloon"
- The Wizard of Oz Graphic Novel by Russell Punter and Simona Bursi
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Welcome to September's Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! September's YBC include an epic fan creation trailer for a live action of Oz, a connection forged through anti-racist work, comparing the Emerald City's green glasses to 2020's masks, and so much more! Thank you for taking the time to share your day and sacred Oz memories with us.
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- Willow Audiobooks
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Teaser Trailer (2018)
- Tin Man (2007)
- Kinswomen Podcast
- All Things Oz: The Wonder, Wit, and Wisdom of the Wizard of Oz by Linda Sunshine
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The big moment has arrived for our group to finally receive brains (pins and needles), a heart (a silken sack of sawdust), and courage (a questionable green liquid.. yikes?) as the Great Humbug performs his utmost wizardry to deliver some great PR for his image. Tara and EmKay cozy up on a rainy day to question their relationships with external/internal validation, the beauty of "misaligned paths leading you closer to your truth," and personal journeys to believe in their very own magic. Plus, Tara finally watched Oz The Great and Powerful and has some thoughts. #priorities
Show Notes:
- Ozma of Oz by L. Frank Baum
- Oz The Great and Powerful (2013)
- Return to Oz (1985)
- The Annotated Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Michael Patrick Hearn
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz (Pennyroyal Press Edition, Engravings by Barry Moser)
- International Sanctuary
- Hello Gorgeous: Funny Folx in Concert (Ahave Theatre Company)
- The Act (2019)
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Our hopeful dreamers return to the Wizard’s throne room to lay claim to what he promised, but instead end up finding a humbug cowering in the corner; a man from Omaha making believe at being a Wizard. Tara and EmKay discuss the origins of the word ‘humbug,’ magician-related theories behind Baum’s inspiration for creating the Wizard, and the plethora of nuanced American ideals featured in this chapter. Also, more “Home Alone” references.
Show Notes:
- Home Alone (1990)
- "Houdini nods in Disney's new OZ"
- Oz Wiki - The Wizard
- "Oz, The Great & Powerful...Magician"
- "Men Behind the Curtain: The Influences of 'The Wizard of Oz'" by Meg Shields
- The Annotated Wizard of Oz by L. Frank Baum, Michael Patrick Hearn
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Original music by Shane Chapman
In our continued honoring of the winged monkeys' unjust enslavement in The Wizard of Oz, Tara and EmKay hold the author himself accountable for past racial stains without quickly reaching for a Tide To Go pen. These stains are uncomfortable to stare at, but a part of the history we want to continue to unveil. Please proceed with listening caution. This is the final episode in this week’s 3 part series.
**Please note that when Tara shares the publication year of “Bandit Jim Crow” she meant 1906, not 2006 (It was a late night). Gratitude to you for forgiving this hiccup.
As we are just beginning to dig into this sensitive material and subject matter, we would love to reiterate that our doors are always open for discussion and to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email us at downtheybp@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @downtheybp. We are here for open conversations.
Show Notes:
- Born Criminal - Angelica Carpenter
- Hungry Tiger Tales - "Bandit Jim Crow" by Laura Bancroft (L. Frank Baum)
- "What Is the Origin of the Term “Jim Crow”?" by Jeff Wallenfeldt
- Oz Wiki - "Bandit Jim Crow"
- "The Real Meaning Behind The Wizard of Oz's Flying Monkey" by Tom Meisfjord
- "The Life Breonna Taylor Lived, in the Words of her Mother" by Ta-Nehisi Coates and Tamika Palmer
- So You Want To Talk About Race by Ijeoma Oluo
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Tara: @taratagtickles
EmKay: @emshray
Original music by Shane Chapman
In honoring the winged monkeys' unjust enslavement in The Wizard of Oz, Tara and EmKay wanted to hold the author himself accountable for past racial stains without quickly reaching for a Tide To Go pen. These stains are uncomfortable to stare at, but a part of the history we want to continue to unveil. Please proceed with listening caution. This is our second episode in this week’s 3 part series.
As we are just beginning to dig into this sensitive material and subject matter, we would love to reiterate that our doors are always open for discussion and to hear your thoughts. Please feel free to email us at downtheybp@gmail.com or DM us on instagram @downtheybp. We are here for open conversations.
Show Notes:
- The Real Wizard of Oz: The Life and Times of L. Frank Baum by Rebecca Loncraine
- "Lions and Tigers and Genocide? Oh Yes" by Matt Lebovic
- Wounded Knee Massacre
- "The Wonderful Racist of Oz" by Jimmy Lee Beason II
- "The Real Meaning Behind the Wizard of Oz's Flying Monkeys by Tom Meisfjord
- "Warren introduces bill to strip Medals of Honor for Wounded Knee massacre" by Victoria Bekiempis
- Hungry Tiger Press
- "What is the Origin of the Term "Jim Crow"? by Jeff Wallenfeldt
- 'Oz' Family Apologizes for Racist Editorials - NPR by Charles Ray
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Finding themselves lost among fields of buttercups and daisies, Dorothy and friends call the Winged Monkeys to carry them safely to the front gates of the Emerald City. On the way, the Winged Monkeys share their trickster backstory involving a young man named Quelala, a Bridezilla named Gayelette, and the mysterious Golden Cap they have been forced to answer to. Tara and EmKay giggle through this wacky chapter of Oz and begin to question the treatment of the Winged Monkeys in a three-part episode. Keep an eye out for part 2 releasing on Wednesday and part 3 releasing on Friday.
Show Notes:
- "The Shriner Ballet" (Bye Bye Birdie)
- Casper (1995 movie)
- The Witch Queens: The Hidden History of Oz by Tarl Telford
- Dorothy of Oz - Roger S. Baum
- Jumanji (1995)
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Original music by Shane Chapman
A holiday is declared as Dorothy shares the good news of liberation with the Winkies, who heroically rescue the Tin Woodman and Scarecrow and restore them back to tip-top condition! In this episode, Tara and EmKay discuss the need for days like Election Day and Juneteenth to be National Holidays in the US, memorable rescue missions from their lifetime, and compare the different ways to use Oz magic like the golden cap and silver slippers to how we use modern technology today.
Show Notes:
- Wizard of Oz Lantern
- Baum by Dahm - Evan Dahm
- Juneteenth
- Hooray For
- Rescue of Jessica McClure
- Floyd Collins
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Original music by Shane Chapman
The fateful moment has finally arrived to meet the nefarious, the childlike, the ornery, the complicated Wicked Witch of the West!!! Follow Dorothy and friends as they survive attacks by wolves, crows, bees, and (an A for effort attempt) Winkies before Dorothy brings an end to this single-chapter villain. Tara and EmKay discuss their favorite interpretations of the Witch, question language around identity, and decide the Witch of the West has taken form in 2020 as today's internet trolls.
Show Notes:
- The Annotated Wizard of Oz by Michael Patrick Hearn
- The Cabinet of the Invisible Woman
- My Favorite Murder
- Mischief Night
- Tiger King
- PETA
- Silver Shoes by Paul Miles Schneider
- Emerald City (TV series)
- Wicked (musical)
- Once Upon a Time (TV series)
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EmKay: @emshray
Original music by Shane Chapman
The big moment has arrived for Dorothy and friends (except Toto!) to meet the Wizard, where he debuts Tony Award winning-level transformations and shares the not-so-welcome news that the group must first murder the Wicked Witch of the West! Tara and EmKay reflect on the term "wicked" and recall moments of disappointment when they felt like they were in Dorothy's shoes (though luckily their experiences didn't involve an assassination mission).
Please be advised this episode contains sensitive language regarding sexual assault, abuse, and trauma at 36 minutes until the end of the episode.
Show Notes:
- Sister Act (musical)
- Know My Name- Chanel Miller
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Welcome to Yellow Brick Crossroads, a monthly bonus episode where Tara and EmKay interact with the incredible snail mail, social media reach-outs, reviews, corrections, and Oz memories you fine listeners share! August's YBC included an old school record, original art, a sought after puzzle, a short story, and so much more. Thank you for taking the time to share your day and sacred Oz memories with us.
Show Notes:
- Sea Sharp
- Marvel and DC Present MGM's Marvelous Wizard of Oz
- Born Criminal: Matilda Joslyn Gage, Radical Suffragist by Angelica Shirley Carpenter
- The Video Vault of Oz
- Willow Audio Books
- Hit the Bricks
- The Tierney Sutton Band Perform "Ding-Dong" at Birdland
- JSA Theatre
- Follow the Yellow Brick Girl
- International Wizard of Oz Club
- BONUS EPISODE: To Oz! with Oz Club President Jane Albright
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay are putting on their green glasses and officially stepping through the portal into the Emerald City! The illustrations alone are chock full of rabbit holes and details to admire, leading to discussions of the Wizard bringing Americana to Oz, the influence of the Chicago World’s Fair on Baum’s creation of the Emerald City, and even some Inception-like Oz theories.. color us intrigued! PLUS, Tara debuts an original tune not to be missed. Find out what happens next in part two.
Show Notes:
- Know My Nameby Chanel Miller
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay dive deep in part two as they share their personal Emerald Cities, reveal what “green glasses” they have decided to take off in their own lives, and discuss what it means to question if our own perspectives feel authentic or influenced by facades.
Show Notes:
- YES Company
- Eloiseby Kay Thompson
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Original music by Shane Chapman
EmKay and Tara are finally about to enter the portal into the Emerald City, but first it's time to find out more about the lore and legend of the Wizard of Oz...apparently from a random man with a mysterious leg injury (WHAT?)! Join them as they pass the night with Dorothy and friends in the last stranger's home of their journey, comparing the Emerald City gates to the gates of the White House, discussing the meaning of "shape shifting" in fairytales, and questioning why we believe what we believe when fact isn't present. Stay tuned for Part 2.
Show Notes:
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz - Art by Robert Sabuda
- Steal Like an Artist: 10 Things Nobody Told You About Being Creative by Austin Kleon
- Doubt by John Patrick Shanley
- '1619' podcast
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay get one step closer to the Emerald City by meeting the generous and trusting Queen of the Field Mice (No King Necessary) and her tiny queendom, who give without expecting anything in return. Your gingham gals discuss ways they hope to bring that same giving openness into their lives and relationships - why put a cap on generosity?
Show Notes:
- Oz in Disneyland Paris
- Mice in Children's Literature
- Bungle of Ozby Carrie Bailey
- Jerry Zaks
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Happy 81st Anniversary to MGM's The Wizard of Oz! On this day we honor and celebrate the classic film by sharing where Down the YBP will be heading in 2021... get those vocal cords ready.
Show Notes:
- @followtheyellowbrickgirl
- Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay venture into the deadly and dangerously entrancing poppy field where they discuss the literary and personal symbolism of California poppies, poppies in remembrance of war veterans, and the seductive poppies of never ending posts on social media. Plus story time about Tara's experience getting lost in a lazy river (just like the Scarecrow) and EmKay almost falling out of the Storybook Canal Boats at Disneyland. What could be better?!
Show Notes:
- Sesame Place
- The Folio Society's The Wizard of Oz Illustrated by Sara Ogilvie
- California Poppy: True Gold is in the Heart
- California Poppies
- Flower Meaning of Poppies
- Veterans of Foreign Wars
- In Flanders Fields by John McCrae
- The Poppy as a Remembrance Symbol
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EmKay: @emshray
Original music by Shane Chapman
In commemoration of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18th, 1920, the incredible Sue Boland sat down with us to discuss one of the most courageous pioneers of equality and women's rights (and L. Frank Baum's mother-in-law), Matilda Joslyn Gage. Without her, Baum may have never been encouraged to sit down and "write his stories." Sue is the Local Historian for the Matilda Joslyn Gage Center in Fayetteville, New York, and will leave you feeling fired up to learn more about the Mother of Oz and keep fighting for the rights and equalities of all.
Show Notes:
- Matilda Joslyn Gage Center
- "An Interview with Sue Boland"
- Sally Roesch Wagner
- Woman, Church, and State by Matilda Joslyn Gage
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Ka-lee-dah or Kuh-lie-duh? Unsure of pronunciation, EmKay and Tara nevertheless meet the monstrous beasts of Oz, but feel in their hearts they would be incredible Fosse dancers. Incredible. Join your gingham gals as they applaud the courage of our Oz heroes… and become a Bachelor podcast for a hot minute. Sorry, not sorry.. would be the Bachelor thing to say.
Show Notes:
- 👯♀️
- "Steam Heat" - The Pajama Game
- Fosse/Verdon
- Marvel Comics’ Wonderful Wizard of Oz written by Eric Shanower and illustrated by Skottie Young
- The Wizard of Oz (1982 Anime)
- The Wizard of the Emerald City by Alexander Volkov
- "Ashton Kutcher’s Fruitarian Diet: What Went Wrong?"
- Oziana
- "Debbie Downer: Disney World" - SNL
- "Gugu and The Kalidahs" by Eric Shanower
- "Quick Guide to California's 21 Spanish Missions"
- The Bachelorette
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Original music by Shane Chapman
EmKay and Tara were NOT READY for the Ted Talk DEPTH the Cowardly Lion would roar into this episode! From investigating courage, shame, societal expectations, bullying, and more, Oz has officially become a therapeutic escape and lens for life lessons as they continue whole heartedly down the yellow brick pod. Thank you for listening!
Show Notes:
- The Wizard of Oz opening
- African Lions
- The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True
- Nathan Lane as the Cowardly Lion
- The Baum Bugle
- Ted Ross
- The Wizard of Oz illustrated by Evelyn Copelman
- My Brilliant Friend
- Straight Outta Oz by Todrick Hall
- Of Mice and Men by John Steinbeck
- The Wizard of Oz illustrated by Ben Caldwell
- Brene Brown
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Original music by Shane Chapman
EmKay and Tara are ecstatic to welcome their first guest, Madame President of the International Wizard of Oz Club, Jane Albright! Listen to Jane's bubbly and contagious Oz enthusiasm as she shares her love for Oz and everything happening at TO OZ, a FREE virtual Oz Convention happening August 14th-16th, 2020. Tara and EmKay have never signed up for something faster.
Show Notes:
- International Wizard of Oz Club
- The Baum Bugle
- Oziana
- To Oz online convention
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Original music by Shane Chapman
For a man made of metal who swears he is missing a heart, the Tin Woodman will straight up break yours! Join Tara and EmKay in their tender embrace of the Tin Woodman’s tarnished past and their first revisit to the periodic table of elements since high school chemistry. #humbling
Show Notes:
- "An Animated Tin Man PSA Commercial from the 1970's"
- Dorothy Must Die by Danielle Paige
- Adriana Caselotti
- Tin - Periodic Table
- "Facts About Tin" by Stephanie Pappas
- The Wizard of Oz by Elodie Coudray and Anouk Filippini
- The Woodsman
- The Annotated Wizard of Oz by Michael Patrick Hearn
- The Tin Woodman of Oz by L. Frank Baum(1918)
- The Wizard of Oz (1902 Musical)
- Tin Man (2007 Mini-Series)
- L. Frank Baum’s Portrayal of Body Image and Prostheses in the Wake of World War I by Marie Gethins
- No Kid Hungry
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Original music by Shane Chapman
EmKay continues her role as our resident Truth Bomb Historian while Tara trepidly inhabits the role of brain scientist. Join us as we unpack the chapter where “There’s no place like home” is SAID FOR THE FIRST TIME!!!!
Show Notes:”
- "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz” illustrated by Robert Ingpen
- NYC Guitar School
- "There's No Place Like Home" Origins
- "Home! Sweet Home!” by Sir Henry Bishop
- "The Wizard of Oz" ending scene
- "The Wizard of Oz” illustrated by Michael Hague
- Alyssa Muniz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Listen to EmKay blow Tara’s mind with the shocking history of gingham as they set afoot down the yellow brick road with Dorothy, question munchkin wealth and reveal their first impressions of Dorthy’s OG companion, the Scarecrow.
Show Notes:
- Gingham Fabric, A Chequered History: “V is for Vintage”
- Adrian (Costume Designer)
- Waking the Witch: Reflections on Women, Magic and Power by Pam Grossman
- "Scarecrows Historically Speaking” by Kathy Warnes
- Fred Stone
- Ray Bolger inspired by Fred Stone
- The Wizard of Oz, Illustrated by Michael Hague
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Lots of shade and skepticism about the “Good” in the Good Witch of the North’s self proclaimed title and her beef with the “Wicked” Witch of the East. Join Tara and EmKay for a quizzical exploration of Dorothy’s first taste of Oz.
Show Notes:
- Matilda Joslyn Gage
- "The Wizard of Oz" Invented the 'Good Witch' by Pam Grossman
- David Hardenbrook - The Unknown Witches of Oz
- Straight Outta Oz - Todrick Hall
- Andrea Dotto
- Ruth Plumly Thomspon - The Giant Horse of Oz
- Prairie-Dog Town (Twinkle Tales) by Laura Bancroft
- Finding Dorothy - Elizabeth Letts
- Who’s Who in Oz - Jack Snow
- Bobbie Koshay
- The Muppets' Wizard of Oz
- The Wonderful Wizard of Oz illustrated by Charles Santore
- The Wizard of Oz (Big Picture Book) adapted by Anouk Filippini and illustrated by Elodie Coudray
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Original music by Shane Chapman
From imagining Dorothy’s backstory before the Kansas prairie to foreshadowing findings in the text that made us FREAK, join EmKay and Tara as they pretend to be historians of 1800's America and re-examine the inciting incident.
Show Notes:
- The Wizard of Oz Apple Books Narrated by Tituss Burgess
- A Brief History of Kansas (written by 7th graders)
- Dorothy: This Side of the Rainbow
- Uncle Henry and Aunt Em in Oz
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Original music by Shane Chapman
Tara and EmKay visit their Oz libraries and pull their most holy copy of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz down off the shelf to bless and begin this savory re-reading journey.
Show Notes:
- Rachell Sumpter @rachellsumpter
- Penguin Classics Wizard of Oz
- Greg Hildebrant
- Jack Zipes
- Margaret Hamilton on Mister Rogers' Neighborhood
- The Great Realisation
- Good Night, Rebels
- The Annotated Wizard of Oz (Centennial Edition)
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EmKay: @emshray
Original music by Shane Chapman
From sharing a home on the open road to sharing a home in a crazy city, meet Em Kay and Tara as they go public with their uncontainable Oz obsessions.
Show Notes:
- Emeralds of Oz: Life Lessons from Over the Rainbow
- Harry Potter and the Sacred Text
- Paper Mill Playhouse
- Chasing Rainbows Musical
- John Fricke
- Wizard of Oz on Ice
- Some Good News
- Why Zoom is Terrible
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EmKay: @emshray
Original music by Shane Chapman
Welcome to Down the Yellow Brick Pod, your Ozcast journey for all things over the rainbow! Join Tara Tagliaferro and Emily Kay Shrader as they take you through the extensive history, hidden emeralds, imagined backstories, and alternate perspectives of Oz starting with the original 1900 source by L. Frank Baum titled The Wonderful Wizard of Oz.
Before we travel down the yellow brick road together, we wanted to share our current truth and hope for our discussions going forward. Thank you for listening.
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