Slipperhood Series: Jeffrey McHale (Director of "It's Dorothy!")

Send us a textTara and EmKay are joined by filmmaker and director of the new documentary "It's Dorothy!," Jeffrey McHale! Jeffrey shares about his journey to filmmaking, the documentary's debut at the Tribeca Film Festival, Tara and EmKay's involvement in the film, and more!Show notes:"It's Dorothy!"Jeffrey McHale"You Don't Nomi"Wicked: For Good | You can't resist this ✨Scenery BagsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, Caroline's fan writing, and more.Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPWhat Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking OfWildest DreamingsUltimate Oz Universe@mrscscozycraftsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay wrap up their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Caroline Norton to dive into the deleted scenes! Join for a discussion of the ten deleted scenes, opinions on which ones deserved to stay in, favorite moments, and more.Stay tuned for Part 2 of this episode dropping this Wednesday!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPWhat Are the Wicked Deleted Scenes? (And Where You Can Watch Them)’Wicked’s Director Reveals Which Deleted Scene He Wishes Would Have Made the Final Cut — and It’s Not the One You’re Thinking OfWildest DreamingsInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include Patrick meeting Mother Elphaba herself, thoughts on the ending of the film, and more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPBehind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)Patrick ClantonInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by Jonathan Hamilt to learn more about Drag Story Hour and the brand new Queer Visitors book club! Jonathan shares about the importance of providing spaces for people to learn more about queer history, celebrate the art of drag, and of course gather over a shared love of Oz. See show notes to learn more and take part!Show Notes:Drag Story HourQueer Visitors Book ClubPippi PostInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by return guest Patrick Clanton to dive into the ending of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include first reactions to this scene, sound design, the creation of the underscoring, and so much more.Stay tuned for the final installment dropping this Wednesday!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostBehind The Curtain: The History of WICKED (Part One)Patrick Clanton@mrscscozycraftsHow ‘Wicked’ Adapted Its Broadway Roots so the Film Score Could FlyThe making of ‘Defying Gravity’John Powell On Scoring for Stage Versus Screen and How ‘The Crown’ Inspired Fiyero’s Entrance in ‘Wicked’How Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Learned to Fly and Sing Live at the Same TimeInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay are thrilled to be joined by another Slipperhood guest, Laura DeNooyer, author of the brand new novel "A Hundred Magical Reasons"! Laura shares her Oz DNA, her research process into L. Frank Baum's life, recommendations for an Oz vacation in Michigan, and more!Show Notes:Laura DeNooyerFrom Vanity Fair to Emerald City: Baum's Debt to BunyanPippi PostWithy WorkshopInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Callum Sinclair and Michael Lee Richardson of the incredible podcast Once Upon a VHS to dive into the first half of "Defying Gravity"! Rabbit holes include items in the background, Return to Oz comparisons, and more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostWicked: The Graphic Novel Part I@OnceUponAVHS‘Wicked’ Costume Designer Paul Tazewell on Creating Elphaba and Glinda Through FashionInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textOh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the First Look of "Wicked: For Good" by highlighting new clips, theories, new merch, and more!Show Notes:Wicked: For Good | First LookInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz

Send us a textTara and EmKay continue their journey into the bulk of season 6: breaking down each scene of "Wicked: Part I"! In this episode they are joined by Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr., to dive into the balloon escape scene! Rabbit holes include Grimmerie lore, hot air balloon culture, the creation of Chistery, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostBond and GraceEverything to Know About the Grimmerie Spellbook in WickedThe making of Chistery and the monkey guards from ‘Wicked’Lighter Darker: The ILM PodcastWicked Subtly Foreshadowed Madame Morrible's Villain Reveal With This Cool DetailHow ‘Wicked’ Made Its Army of Monkeys Fly Like a Convocation of EaglesInstagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod#DownTheYBPTara: @taratagticklesEmKay: www.emilykayshrader.netPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpodEtsy: https://www.etsy.com/market/down_the_yellow_brick_podMusic by: Shane ChapmanEdited by: Emily Kay Shrader Down the Yellow Brick Pod: A Wizard of Oz Podcast preserving the history and legacy of Oz