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Send us Fan Mail 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 Not...

Send us Fan Mail 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!...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Alex...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 whe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 No...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 E...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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 experienc...

Send us Fan Mail 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 '...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Domino's Noid Commercial...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 YB...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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: @downtheyell...

Send us Fan Mail 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: @downt...

Send us Fan Mail 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 &qu...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 sp...

Send us Fan Mail 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...