Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Send us Fan Mail 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...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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! Instagram: @...

Send us Fan Mail 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!...

Send us Fan Mail 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! Show Notes: @abbeyshrader Elizabeth Wade Studio Marina V Art Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Childhoo...

Send us Fan Mail 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: Cy...

Send us Fan Mail 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. Show Notes: @oliviafvalli Scenery Bags Harper Collins Wicked New Collection Instagram: @d...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 face...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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! Show Notes: Joli Creates Dressed in Lala Instagram...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Note...

Send us Fan Mail 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 feel...

Send us Fan Mail 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 th...

Send us Fan Mail 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!) Danie...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Gold...

Send us Fan Mail 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 w...

Send us Fan Mail 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 epis...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 vis...

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

Send us Fan Mail 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 Pa...