Down the Yellow Brick Pod
306 episodes - English - Latest episode: 8 days ago -Down the Yellow Brick Pod is a podcast preserving and peeling back the curtain on the wonderful world of Oz. Join good (trouble) witch co-hosts Emily Kay Shrader and Tara Tagliaferro over the rainbow for an escape; new episodes drop every Sunday evening. Thank you for listening!
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"The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum (Part 2) featuring Zoe O'Haillin-Berne
April 13, 2022 15:00 - 1 hour - 72.7 MBDear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. In Part 2, Tara and EmKay continue to break down this wild plot, appreciate Baum's writing style, and talk with friend of the pod Zoe O'Haillin-Berne about this book's ground-breaking ending. See you next week for "Ozma of Oz"! Show N...
"The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum (Part 1)
April 10, 2022 21:00 - 1 hour - 64.4 MBDear listeners of the pod, welcome BACK!! Season 3 kicks off with a marvelous trip down the yellow brick road with Tip, Jack Pumpkinhead, the Sawhorse, the Wogglebug, the Scarecrow, Nick Chopper and MORE in 1904's "The Marvelous Land of Oz" by L. Frank Baum. Tara and EmKay set the scene to break down the second book in Baum's original 14 book series, celebrate illustrator John R. Neill's addition to the world of Oz, share their love for Mombi and begin to attempt to break down this wild plot...
Patreon Content Teaser!
February 23, 2022 22:00 - 3 minutes - 2.54 MBHi friends! Your gingham gals pop into your feed to share the fun updates happening over on Patreon, including bonus episodes unpacking Oz's crossover in ABC's "Once Upon a Time" as well as the mini series "Tin Man" starring Zooey Deschanel! Head on over to www.Patreon.com/DownTheYellowBrickPod to join the family and receive exclusive access to all bonus content until the start of Season 3 in the spring. Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray ...
Slipperhood Series: Todrick Hall ("Straight Outta Oz")
December 26, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 59.9 MBTara and EmKay's dreams come true as the incredible Todrick Hall joins the pod! Todrick shares his earliest fascinations with the world of Oz, his journey creating his own content on YouTube and what keeps him motivated as a creator. The trio then breaks down pivotal moments, inspiration and artists involved in Todrick's original piece "Straight Outta Oz." Thank you so much for joining us for Season Two! Keep an eye out for Season Three dropping March/April 2022! Content warning: sexual ab...
Season 2 Honorable Mentions (Part 2)
December 22, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 37.4 MBTara and EmKay are back for part two of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include Tom and Jerry's The Wizard of Oz (2011), The Wizard of AIDS educational touring program, The Muppets' Wizard of Oz (2005) and more. Stay tuned for our final interview episode dropping Sunday - it's a special one! Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop The Wiz de Musical (2006) Nurlaia Karim Tom & Jerry The W...
Season 2 Honorable Mentions (Part 1)
December 19, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.6 MBTara and EmKay have reached part one of the final episode of Season 2: Musical Adaptations of Oz and are here to bring their respective honorable musical mentions! Rabbit holes include hot takes on BBC's "Over the Rainbow" reality show from 2010, 1976's Australian film "Oz," an Oz inspired episode of "Fame," Donny and Marie Osmond's visit to the Land of Oz and even an Oz disco album. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop Lloyd Webber’s Latest Creation: Breathing Sp...
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" & BBC'S "Over the Rainbow" (2010) - Part 2
December 15, 2021 16:00 - 1 hour - 44.4 MBTara and EmKay are back for part two to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber's musical adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! The gingham gals note major differences in the script and share their personal opinions on the story changes. Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop Over the Rainbow (BBC) S01E01 - Auditions Slipperhood Series: Sarah Lasko (2015-16 North American Tour of "The Wizard of Oz") Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Patreon Original music...
Andrew Lloyd Webber's "The Wizard of Oz" & BBC'S "Over the Rainbow" (2010) - Part 1
December 12, 2021 22:00 - 59 minutes - 40.9 MBThe time has come for Tara and EmKay to venture to the year 2010 to unpack Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical adaptation of “The Wizard of Oz” as well as the reality television show that started it all, BBC’s “Over the Rainbow.” The gingham gals share their early experiences with ALW’s music, EmKay relates her brief 2010 experience as a contestant on “The Glee Project” and both attempt to unpack the WILD BBC reality show to the best of their ability!!! Part 2 dropping Wednesday. Show Notes: Dow...
"The Wonderful Wizard of Oz" - Toronto Civic Light Opera Company (2000)
December 08, 2021 22:00 - 55 minutes - 38 MBTara and EmKay head up north to Canada to the Toronto Civic Light Opera Company to unpack their 2000 production of "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz!" Based upon previous adaptations, this production added original music inspired by unearthed Baum music and has been revived by popular demand multiple times! Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop Oz Wiki The Toronto Civic Light Opera Company Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Patreon Original mus...
"The Wizard of Oz On Ice" 1995-2000 Tour and 1996 CBS Television Special
December 05, 2021 22:00 - 1 hour - 66.1 MBTara and EmKay get their ice skates ready to dive into 1995-2000's "The Wizard of Oz on Ice"! The gingham gals unpack the original tour and the 1996 taped CBS special, provide some background information on the history of ice shows, delve into producer Kenneth Feld's accomplishments, celebrate Bobby McFerrin's masterful vocal talent and skate through favorite moments of the television special! Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop Oz will have ninth life -- on ice Interview With Jeri Campb...
The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz" at Madison Square Garden (Part 3) with Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise
December 03, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 47.7 MBSpecial guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part three and the final installment of notable adaptations of The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz." The quartet dives specifically into Madison Square Garden's production of Oz and the subsequent tour starring Jessica Grové! Rabbit holes include Roseanne's turn as Miss Gulch/Wicked Witch and a brief foray into her controversies, 2001's Australian production starring Nikki Webster and the 2008 and 2017 Nation...
The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz" and "The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True" Starring Jewel (Part 2) with Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise
December 01, 2021 18:00 - 1 hour - 67.1 MBSpecial guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod for part two to unpack the further productions of The Royal Shakespeare Company's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Productions covered include 1991's Australian production, Paper Mill Playhouse's 1992 production, the 1993 US tour and 1995's "The Wizard of Oz in Concert: Dreams Come True" at Lincoln Center starring Jewel! Part 3 dropping Friday! Show Notes: Down the YBP Etsy Shop "We're off to Stage the Wizard...
The Royal Shakespeare Company's "The Wizard of Oz" (Part 1) with Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise
November 28, 2021 22:00 - 2 hours - 99.3 MBSpecial guests Zoe O'Haillin Berne and Joey Paradise join the pod to unpack the Royal Shakespeare Company's 1987 musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz"! Topics covered include the influence of Lux Radio Theatre's 1949 Christmas broadcast of Oz, highlights from the lives of RSC's cast including Imelda Staunton (Dorothy) and Bille Brown (Wicked Witch), Cathy Rigby's touchdown in Oz and 1989's 50th anniversary arena tour! It's a wild one, ya'll. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: ...
The Muny's "The Wizard of Oz" (1942) & Disneyland Oz Records (Part 2) with Special Guest Zoe O'Haillin-Berne!
November 24, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 45.2 MBTara and EmKay are joined by special guest Zoe O'Haillin-Berne to unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. Zoe details more of the inspiration behind the adaptation, major differences from L. Frank Baum's novel and MGM's 1939 film version and some tidbits on the Disneyland Oz records. Plus, Zoe shares her dream of mounting her own production of the Muny adaptation one day! Show Notes: Disne...
The Muny's "The Wizard of Oz" (1942) & Disneyland Oz Records (Part 1)
November 22, 2021 16:00 - 2 hours - 88.5 MBTara and EmKay unpack 1942's musical stage adaptation of "The Wizard of Oz" commissioned by the Muny in St. Louis as well as notable subsequent productions. The gingham gals dive into the script and comment on the plot before moving forward to detailing the timeline of the Disneyland/Oz records in the 60s. Part 2 with a very special guest dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Disneyland Records: The Wizard of Oz - The Royal Blog of Oz Disneyland Records: The Cowardly Lion of Oz - The Royal Blog...
"The Wiz" - Top 10 Favorite Subsequent Moments! (Part 2)
November 17, 2021 14:00 - 1 hour - 48 MBTara and EmKay conclude their time in "The Wiz" by sharing their remaining favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! All the love to this section of season two - thank you for following down this yellow brick road! Show Notes: Michael Jackson - Medley - Disney World 25th Aniversary 1980 (HQ) No Bad News - The Wiz City Center Stephanie Mills with Shanice Williams Sing Home 2015 SummerStage 30th Anniversary: The Wiz - A Celebration in Dance and Music Lillias Whit...
"The Wiz" - Top 10 Favorite Subsequent Moments! (Part 1)
November 15, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 51.2 MBTara and EmKay conclude their time in “The Wiz” by recapping the closing of the Broadway production and each sharing their favorite moments of subsequent productions and iconic Wiz moments! Part 2 dropping Wednesday. Show Notes: Behind The Scenes at The Wiz LIVE on NBC Tonight! Mykal Kilgore Michael Jackson 30th Anniversary Concert: The Wiz The Wiz Live- 2015 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade The Wiz 40th Anniversary Celebration - Red Bucket Follies 2014 Stephanie Mills - Home (Official ...
"Home"/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Tiffany Sutton (Part 2)
November 10, 2021 22:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBTiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for part two of the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio discusses their favorite lyrics of "Home," dives into the rich life of Broadway's Glinda DeeDee Bridgewater and celebrates the one and only Lena Horne. Show Notes: @followtheyellowbrickgirl Aug. 18, 1996: Nobody knows the trouble she's seen - Chicago Tribune Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original m...
"Home"/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Tiffany Sutton (Part 1)
November 07, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 44.5 MBTiffany Sutton (@followtheyellowbrickgirl) returns to join Tara and EmKay for the final scene of 1978's "The Wiz!" The trio picks who they would want to belt "Believe in Yourself" at them when they need a pick me up, Tiffany shares about her introduction to the song "Home" and all give love to the original Broadway production's longer scene and of course, the iconic Stephanie Mills. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: @followtheyellowbrickgirl Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownT...
Slipperhood Series: Gloria Swansong (Premiere Judy Garland Impersonator/Drag Artist!)
November 05, 2021 19:00 - 1 hour - 44.3 MBCostume designer, drag artist and Judy Garland impersonator Daniele Tyler Mathews/Gloria Swansong joins the Slipperhood to share how she came to love and eventually impersonate Judy Garland and recreate her most iconic costumes! Gloria shares more about the art of lip sync, her design process and how it feels to channel Judy in her weekly drag show "Judy at the Q" at the Q Club in NYC. Show Notes: Gloria's Website Gloria's Instagram The Q Club Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTh...
The Wiz's Throne Room/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Lonnae Hickman (Part 2)
November 03, 2021 09:00 - 52 minutes - 36.5 MBLonnae Hickman returns as special co-host to dive further into The Wiz's throne room in part 2! Lonnae, Tara and EmKay unpack social shame, Richard Pryor's background and cultural impact and honor women in their lives who have helped them believe in themselves. Show Notes: Lonnae's YouTube Channel Lonnae's Website 15 Minutes of Shame Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman Edited by Emily Kay Shrader Instagr...
The Wiz's Throne Room/"Believe in Yourself" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Lonnae Hickman (Part 1)
October 31, 2021 21:00 - 45 minutes - 31.6 MBLonnae Hickman joins the pod to unpack Richard Pryor's portrayal as The Wiz and Dorothy's belting out of "Believe in Yourself" in The Wiz's throne room! Other rabbit holes include memories of running for office in school, unpacking differences in the original Broadway production and honoring the power of rituals. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Lonnae's YouTube Channel Lonnae's Website "Who Do You Think You Are" (Kentucky Conservatory Theatre) Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod...
Slipperhood Series: Amy Jo Jackson (Wicked Witch & Glinda at Regional Theatres!)
October 29, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 59.3 MBPerformer, writer and good witch Amy Jo Jackson joins the Slipperhood to share their experiences portraying both Glinda and the Wicked Witch, respectively, at regional theatres! Amy shares behind the scenes details of bringing each witch to life, shares some witchy onstage snafus and even answers some questions from the Patreon community. Show Notes: Amy Jo Jackson Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman Edited...
"Brand New Day" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 2)
October 27, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes - 40.5 MBPatrick Clanton returns to join Tara and EmKay for part two of "Brand New Day"! The trio discusses the cultural importance of the song "Brand New Day," dives into the incredible life of Luther Vandross and unpacks the importance of treating people who work in service industries with kindness. Show Notes: Oklahoma Tour Patrick's Website Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman Edited by Emily Kay Shrader Instag...
"Brand New Day" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 1)
October 25, 2021 00:00 - 1 hour - 44.8 MBPatrick Clanton returns to join Tara and EmKay for part one of "Brand New Day"! The trio unpacks the longer, more brutal scene in the original Broadway production, celebrates Louis Johnson's iconic choreography and Patrick shares why this scene is his favorite in the film. Part two dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Oklahoma Tour Patrick's Website "Wonder Wonder Why" Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman Edit...
Evillene's Sweat Shop - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Caseen Gaines (Part 2)
October 20, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 48.6 MBAuthor Caseen Gaines joins Tara and EmKay for part two of Evillene's Sweatshop! The trio unpacks Mabel King's life on and off the stage, discusses the problematic portrayal of the flying monkeys, reveals the current reality of sweatshops and poor working conditions in America and shares some behind the scenes details of shooting at Shea Stadium. Show Notes: Caseen Gaines Bell, Book and Camera: A Critical History of Witches in American Film and Television by Heather Greene Apple 'failing ...
Evillene's Sweat Shop - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Caseen Gaines (Part 1)
October 17, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBAuthor Caseen Gaines joins Tara and EmKay as a special guest co-host to celebrate all things villainous in Evillene's Sweatshop of 1978's "The Wiz"! The trio discusses the impact of conventional beauty in determining good vs. evil, describes the longer segment of this scene in the original Broadway production and the incredible detail of Evillene's costume. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Caseen Gaines Make Film History More Inclusive. That's Jacqueline Stewart's Mandate at Academy...
The Throne Room - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Jayson Kerr
October 10, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 61 MBJayson Kerr joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the throne room scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! The trio celebrates André De Shields in the original Broadway production of "The Wiz", reveals an eye injury endured by Diana Ross and attempts to give the Cliff's Notes version of André's astonishing 50+ year career! Show Notes: Jayson Kerr André De Shields 2019 Tony Win André De Shields - "In the Midnight Hour" André De Shields - The Daily Beast Instagram: ...
The Emerald City - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2)
October 06, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 54.8 MBTara and EmKay continue diving into the Emerald City scene of 1978's "The Wiz" by providing history on the World Trade Center and the Sphere's relocation post-9/11, celebrating featured actresses in the scene and defining success for themselves in an age of competition. Show Notes: The History Makers Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emshray Original music by Shane Chapman Edited by Emily Kay Shrader Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownThe...
The Emerald City - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Aneesa Folds (Part 1)
October 03, 2021 21:00 - 54 minutes - 37.3 MBAneesa Folds joins Tara and EmKay on the pod as a special guest co-host to dive into the Emerald City scene of 1978's "The Wiz"! Aneesa provides incredible trumpeting, the trio celebrates the fierce dancing, provides insight into what overnight filming was like, highlights differences in the original Broadway production and unpack the idea of social status. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Aneesa Folds Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @ems...
BONUS: Seyward Darby & Ariel Ramchandani of No Place Like Home Podcast
October 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.4 MBSeyward Darby and Ariel Ramchandani, hosts of the incredible podcast No Place Like Home, join the pod to delve further into their process of creating a true crime podcast centered around the ruby slipper heist in Grand Rapids, MN! Further topics include the delicate balance of interviewing various subjects with conflicting interests, the surprising twists throughout the season, the questions that still remain and all hosts dive into the topic of obsession. Show Notes: No Place Like Home Po...
"Be a Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Sea Sharp
September 26, 2021 20:00 - 1 hour - 65.8 MBSea Sharp joins Tara and EmKay once more in an alley filled with poppies and an iconic song sung atop a roof! The trio reflects on the question "Where do you feel anonymous?," unpacks the history of Times Square, discusses "Be a Lion" in the film and the Broadway production and shares their personal Emerald City skylines. Show Notes: Sea Sharp Goodbye, Show World: The last days of Times Square’s peep shows Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: @emsh...
Subway Scene - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 2)
September 22, 2021 15:00 - 45 minutes - 31.1 MBPatrick, Tara and EmKay continue into the depths of the subway for the most terrifying scene of "The Wiz!" The trio spills the history of the Hoyt-Schermerhorn Streets station and other iconic projects filmed there, highlights abandoned subway stations around the city, EmKay discovers a huge realization about the MTA and each host shares some of their most memorable subway experiences. Show Notes: Patrick's Website Patrick's Insta Behind the Magic (YouTube channel) The Most Fascinating ...
Subway Scene - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Patrick Clanton (Part 1)
September 19, 2021 21:00 - 41 minutes - 28.3 MBPatrick joins the pod once more to venture into the depths of New York City: the subway! Tara and EmKay highlight a theory and observation from listener of the pod Tibby, the trio unpacks the original Broadway production's Kalidah battle and discuss if the Lion's courage is on display too soon in the film. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: The Kinswomen Podcast Patrick's Website Patrick's Insta Behind the Magic (YouTube channel) Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara:...
Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren (Part 2)
September 15, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.1 MBSpecial guest Deonté L. Warren is back for Part 2! Deonté shares about his senior thesis paper, in which he dove deeper into “The Wiz” and the blaxploitation genre, leading to a discussion regarding what actual diversity and inclusion within the theatre industry could look like. The trio dives further into the career of Ted Ross, challenges and questions workplace culture and celebrates the Lion’s courage to share his biggest fears. Show Notes: Deonté's Website Instagram: @downtheyellowb...
Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren (Part 1)
September 12, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSpecial guest Deonté L. Warren joins Tara and EmKay to venture to the exterior of the New York Public Library where Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man encounter a growling "Mean Ole Lion" played by one iconic Ted Ross! The trio discusses their relationship to libraries and bookstores, celebrates Ted Ross's rare crossover from the original Broadway production to the film and unpacks the Lion's backstory from the Broadway scene. Plus Deonté shares his most iconic library moment! Show Notes: Deon...
Lion/"I'm a Mean Ole Lion" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guest Deonté L. Warren
September 12, 2021 21:00 - 52 minutes - 36 MBSpecial guest Deonté L. Warren joins Tara and EmKay to venture to the exterior of the New York Public Library where Dorothy, Scarecrow and Tin Man encounter a growling "Mean Ole Lion" played by one iconic Ted Ross! The trio discusses their relationship to libraries and bookstores, celebrates Ted Ross's rare crossover from the original Broadway production to the film and unpacks the Lion's backstory from the Broadway scene. Plus Deonté shares his most iconic library moment! Show Notes: Deon...
Slipperhood Series: Amanda DeVenuta (Kansas City Ballet's Dorothy!)
September 11, 2021 01:00 - 52 minutes - 36.2 MBAmanda "Mandy" DeVenuta joins the Slipperhood to share about her magical onstage experience portraying Dorothy in ruby red pointe shoes as a professional ballerina with the Kansas City Ballet! Mandy walks us through her daily rituals as a performing artist, shares what keeps her dedicated to her art form, details her experience being filmed for Kansas City PBS's behind the scenes documentary "Me, Dorothy... and This Road to Oz" and spills all about the bedazzled ruby pointe shoes, of course!...
Tin Man/"What Would I Do If I Could Feel" & "Slide Some Oil to Me" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" with special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar
September 06, 2021 02:00 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBTara and EmKay are joined by special guests Wonu Ogunfowora and Gerald Caesar to unpack the addition of a new character to Dorothy and the Scarecrow's friendship: the Tin Man, played by one Nipsey Russell! Rabbit holes include original Broadway Tin Man Colonel Tiger Haynes, questioning the intention of the song order in the original Broadway production, Wonu's riffs in "We Are The Tigers" Off Broadway, crying on cue, and soooo much more! Show Notes: Gerald's Instagram Wonu's Instagram I...
Slipperhood Series: Charity & Alexa of ABC Story Sisters Podcast!
September 03, 2021 15:00 - 1 hour - 42.9 MBTen-year-old Alexa (our youngest Slipperhood member!) and her mom Charity of ABC Story Sisters Podcast join the Slipperhood to share all about their family's podcast where they read aloud and act out classic children's stories, including "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz"! Along with younger sisters Bristol and Charlotte, Alexa is sharing her joy of reading for a greater cause, to support children's literacy across the globe! Join in supporting their purpose by visiting the links below. Show Note...
Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton
September 01, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 76.5 MBTara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio gets into the life of Michael Jackson leading up to the film, discusses possible meanings of the presence of the crows, unpacks the confusing relationship between Diana Ross and Michael and bops to "Can't Get Outta the Rain." Show Notes: Patrick's Website Patrick's Insta Behind the Magic (YouTube channel) Moonwalk by...
Scarecrow/"You Can't Win" & "Ease on Down the Road" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton
August 29, 2021 21:00 - 1 hour - 47.4 MBTara and EmKay are joined by special guest Patrick Clanton to venture further into Oz where Dorothy is about to meet the Scarecrow, played by one Michael Jackson. The trio compares the differences between "You Can't Win" from the film and "I Was Born on the Day Before Yesterday" from the Broadway musical, celebrate original Broadway Scarecrow Hinton Battle and reflect on their own personal journeys as artists. Stay tuned for Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Show Notes: Patrick's Website Patrick...
BONUS: Matt Ripa of Catholic University on Discovering the Gingham Dress!
August 26, 2021 09:00 - 27 minutes - 19.2 MBMatt Ripa of Catholic University unexpectedly went down in Oz history earlier this year when he discovered a missing gingham dress worn by Judy Garland in 1939's "The Wizard of Oz." Gifted to Father Hartke by actress Mercedes McCambridge in 1972, the dress was hidden away in a trash bag for decades until Matt's fortunate discovery. Today he shares more about his background in theatre, directing and his own artistic visions of the world of Oz. Head on over to www.Patreon.com/downtheyellowbric...
Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Tiffany Sutton
August 25, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 42.2 MBTara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton continue their journey of being transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio dives into the history of the 1964 New York World's Fair and its connections to Disney, the importance of graffiti in 1970s NYC, celebrate Thelma Carpenter's performance as Miss One, and realize how kind of terrifying this film truly is (and we are HE...
Munchkinland/"He's the Wizard" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Tiffany Sutton
August 22, 2021 21:00 - 59 minutes - 41.3 MBTara, EmKay and guest co-host Tiffany Sutton have been transported to Oz where they meet Miss One/Addaperle and appreciate every hula hoop-ing, frisbee-ing, cheerleading piece of choreography of "He's the Wizard." The trio recalls memories of fairs they've attended, deep dive into cast members from the Broadway and film productions including Phylicia Rashād and Clarice Taylor, uncover the history of the first black actors and actresses to win Tony awards and have a moment to appreciate Ken H...
Slipperhood Series: Kelli Rabke (Papermill Playhouse's 1992 Dorothy!)
August 20, 2021 09:00 - 1 hour - 43.8 MBThe incredible Kelli Rabke joins the Slipperhood to travel back in time to her 1992 portrayal of Dorothy in Papermill Playhouse's production of "The Wizard of Oz," where one little Tara Tagliaferro got to meet the star backstage after the show and has never forgotten it! Kelli shares her experience playing such an iconic role at a huge theatre, going on to star in Broadway shows, raise her family, and return to the stage by dominating the NYC cabaret scene. Stay up to date with Kelli's upcom...
Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 2) with special guest Patrick Clanton
August 18, 2021 09:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBTara, EmKay and guest co-host Patrick Clanton continue their discussion of the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz." The trio chuckles at the dropped checkers moment, appreciates Dorothy's intimate monologue song "Can I Go On?," dives more into the lore of Diana Ross getting cast in the film and gives some love to Broadway's original Dorothy, Stephanie Mills! Show Notes: Patrick's Website Patrick's Insta Behind the Magic (YouTube channel) Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickp...
Opening Credits/"The Feeling That We Have" - 1978 Film "The Wiz" (Part 1) with special guest Patrick Clanton
August 15, 2021 23:00 - 1 hour - 45.5 MBTara and EmKay are joined by the incredible Patrick Clanton as a guest co-host to discuss the opening credits and scene of the 1978 film "The Wiz", including "The Feeling That We Have." The trio celebrates the mural in the opening credits, debates whether this scene takes place on Thanksgiving Day or not, delves into the differences between the Broadway production and the film, and Patrick even takes part in the pod's tradition of reenacting some iconic lines. Part 2 dropping Wednesday! Sho...
"The Wiz" (1978 Film) - Pre-Production & Development
August 13, 2021 17:00 - 1 hour - 45.6 MBTara and EmKay begin their journey into the 1978 film "The Wiz" by tracking the acquisition of the rights by Motown Productions and Universal Pictures, reenacting the dramatic casting of Diana Ross as Dorothy in the middle of the night, diving into the background of the creative team, and giving context and history behind the state of 1970s Harlem. Join your gingham gals as they unpack the film's first scene with special guest Patrick Clanton on Sunday! Show Notes: AFI Catalogue - "The Wiz...
"The Wiz" (Musical) - 1975 Broadway Production
August 11, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes - 33.9 MBTara and EmKay continue their deep dive into the history of The Wiz: The Super Soul Musical "Wonderful Wizard of Oz" as it debuts at the Majestic Theatre on Broadway in 1975! Rabbit holes include the impact of the extensive advertising campaign, Stephen Sondheim's love of the production, an unnecessarily critical review from The New York Times, cast recordings and further national tours. Stay tuned for an unpacking of the road to the 1978 film on Friday! Show Notes: Broadway Musicals: The...