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Down the Yellow Brick Pod

Down the Yellow Brick Pod

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Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast community preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz and its irreversible impact on culture. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape! Past deep dives include the original 1900 The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, the MGM Classic, The Wiz, Return to Oz, Wicked, and more! New episodes drop every Sunday evening and we thank you for listening!

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  • "Somewhere..." - A new Oz graphic novel by Angelo Thomas

    "Somewhere..." - A new Oz graphic novel by Angelo Thomas
    Apr 26 2026

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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: @taratagtickles
    EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
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    Music by: Shane Chapman
    Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

    Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
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    55 mins
  • "The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 2)

    "The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 2)
    Apr 22 2026

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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: @taratagtickles
    EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

    Music by: Shane Chapman
    Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

    Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • "The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 1)

    "The Oracle of Maracoor" by Gregory Maguire (Part 1)
    Apr 19 2026

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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




    Instagram:
    @downtheyellowbrickpod
    #DownTheYBP
    Tara: @taratagtickles
    EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net
    Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

    Music by: Shane Chapman
    Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

    Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz
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    1 hr and 22 mins
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