Episodes

  • Nightmare Fuel in Oz! (Top 10 Nightmarish Moments in Oz)
    Oct 30 2024

    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.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod
    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

    Music by: Shane Chapman
    Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 21st Anniversary! With Connor and Dylan of The Drama Podcast
    Oct 27 2024

    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

    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

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • Sports in Oz! (Top 5 Oz in Sports Moments)
    Oct 20 2024

    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

    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

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    46 mins
  • Slipperhood Series: Kirk Cambridge Del-Pesche
    Oct 13 2024

    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!

    Show Notes:

    • @beingkcd
    • Jen's Pretty Pegs
    • Scenery Bags


    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

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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • We Got Tickets! (Elphaba Trailer, Musical Event Trailer, Tickets on Sale, Oh My!)
    Oct 11 2024

    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/downtheyellowbrickpod
    Etsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_pod

    Music by: Shane Chapman
    Edited by: Emily Kay Shrader

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    35 mins
  • I Got In! (Shiz Orientation, Vanity Fair, and YEAS Miss Coddle, Oh My!)
    Oct 6 2024

    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

    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

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    1 hr and 24 mins
  • Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande's Oz Fashion with Abbey Shrader
    Sep 29 2024

    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

    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

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    58 mins
  • The Together We're Unlimited Retreat: Land of Oz 2024 Attendee Shares!
    Sep 25 2024

    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: @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

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    24 mins