Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Send us Fan Mail 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 hi...

Send us Fan Mail 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"...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Gravi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 cr...

Send us Fan Mail 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" C...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Instagram: @downtheyell...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Bond...

Send us Fan Mail 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" Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYB...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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; Yell...

Send us Fan Mail 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 S...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Wi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 STIL...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Bry...

Send us Fan Mail 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... Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @ta...

Send us Fan Mail 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,&q...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Vi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYB...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.em...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Conversati...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downthe...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Show Notes: Anna James Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patre...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Show Notes: @lenciakebede Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: https:...