Wicked: Part I - “I'm Not That Girl” with Roxanne and Bailey Canales

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

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 one half of Sentimental Men Podcast, Kevin Bianchi, to dive into "Sentimental Man"! Rabbit holes include a deep dive in the world of miniatures, details of the Wizard's costume, train route design, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPA LOOK BACK AT ROADSIDE AMERICA - WHAT WAS INSIDE?Wicked: Jeff Goldblum as the Wizard of OzHow ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural Digest‘Wicked’ Stars Michelle Yeoh and Jeff Goldblum Talk Exploring the Massive Musical GenreBehind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set DesignThe Panorama of the City of New York On Long-Term ViewThe Power Broker: Robert Moses and the Fall of New York by Robert A. CaroPippi PostMargaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Don Billie@sentmenpodcastInstagram: @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 Matthew Mastronardi, as well as some voice notes from Patreon Brian Syms Jr., to dive into "One Short Day"! Rabbit holes include set inspiration from the 1893 Chicago World's Fair, Idina and Kristin's incredible cameo, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPDressing for the Emerald CityHow ‘Wicked’ Built Oscar-Winning Sets, From Shiz To Emerald City | Architectural DigestReimagining Oz: The Innovative Set Design Behind the Wicked MovieNathan Crowley On Boarding The Emerald Express Train To ‘Wicked’ & “Touching Oz”Michael McCorry RoseBehind the Broadway Cameos and the New Song in the Wicked MovieInside the ‘Wicked’ Surprise Cameos: How [SPOILER] Landed Back in OzPippi PostDrawn by BryanDrawn by Bryan RedBubbleDrawn by Bryan TeePublicMatthew MastronardiInstagram: @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 dive into the train scene before heading to the Emerald City! Rabbit holes include the construction of the Emerald City Unlimited train, the career of Bronwyn James, favorite cut moments and so much more!Later in the episode they hear from patreons Daniel Horrigan & Eric Gjovaag!*Thank you for your patience with a few sound issues throughout the episode.*Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPPippi PostOddment and TweakHollywood Built a Real 16-Ton Train for 'Wicked'—Then Barely Used It!Take a Tour of 'Wicked's' Wonderful, Gravity-Defying SetsLIGHTS ON: BRONWYN JAMESInstagram: @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 joined by Ozcon co-chairs Colin Ayres and Dwayne Burgess to recap Ozcon 2025! Rabbit holes include favorite highlights from the weekend, background on the con, and so much more.Visit Ozcon for more!Show Notes:@collectorofoz@ozconnectionPippi 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 Roxanne and Bailey Canales to dive into “I'm Not That Girl”! Rabbit holes include parallels to current events, first crushes, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPFlorida lawmakers allowed into ‘Alligator Alcatraz’ say detainees packed into cagesNewark mayor sues feds over arrest outside ICE facilityCynthia Erivo Opens Up About Filming Pivotal ‘Wicked’ Scene: “My Heart Broke Open and Tears Fell”Behind The Scenes Of Wicked’s Set DesignWicked film bikes made by Shipley's Ellis Briggs CyclesPippi 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 Gabi Brower and Chelly Robichaud to dive into “Popular”! Rabbit holes include dream makeover moments, favorite moments of the scene, and so much more!Show notes:"Wicked The Musical" - The Movie (2024/2025) - DTYBPWicked | A Week On Set With Ariana'Popular' Number Features Extended Ending in WICKED MovieThe WICKED Interview That Brought Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande to Tears - The Emsolation PodcastI Genuinely Can't Watch "Popular" In The "Wicked" Movie The Same Way Again After Reading These Facts From Filming‘Wicked’ Team Considered Making ‘Popular’ More Hip-Hop. Ariana Grande Refused: ‘Absolutely Not. I Want to Be Glinda, Not Ariana Playing Glinda’Inside the ‘Wicked’ musical number that could win Ariana Grande an OscarScenery BagsOddment and TweakInstagram: @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