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Pod squad member Lauren Gienow is here to talk all things Wicked fandom and beyond! Rabbit holes include breaking down the psychology of fandom, highlights of Lauren's Wicked experiences, her impressive Wicked party trick, and so much more.

Show Notes:

• @whatlaurenthinx
• Interview: Austen Danielle Bohmer and Lauren Samuels on Bringing WICKED to Toronto
• Elphie: A Wicked Childhood
• The Hidden Magic of Oz: An Untold Story of Courage, Truth and Cheese: A children’s book about honesty, in the magical world of the Wizard of Oz by Richard L. Baum

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay hold even MORE space for more Wicked thoughts after further viewings, including reviews, a 4DX screening, updates from the Wicked socials, and more!

Show Notes:

• ‘Wicked’ Review: We’re Off to See the Witches
• ‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Make a Strong Case for Hiring Legit Musical Theater Talents in Captivating Screen Adaptation
• ‘Wicked’ Review: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande Give Iconic Turns in the Year’s Must-See Musical
• Wicked review: This 'drawn-out' and 'self-important' film proves the musical didn't need to be split into two parts
• Even a Magical Cynthia Erivo Can’t Cast a Spell Strong Enough to Save Wicked
• PRETTY CURIOUS | Makeup, Prosthetics, and Hair…Oh My! How Did You Design WICKED? with Frances Hannon
• PRETTY CURIOUS | How Does Wicked’s Hair And Makeup Design Defy Gravity? (Part Two) with Frances Hannon
• The Inside Story of Wicked’s Most Innovative Dance Scene - How They Pulled off the Ozdust Ballroom
• Hardcore ‘Wicked’: Mattel Thanks Fans For “Patience” As Porn Link Fiasco Conjures $5M & More Class Action Against Toy Giant – Update
• Mysteries of Oz: 85 Questions Answered
• 'Wicked' Stars Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo Break Down Viral 'Holding Space' Interview
• Good is ‘the strongest gravity,’ says ‘Wicked’ author Maguire
• Who Is Oscar Diggs? Inside the Wicked Movie's Most Wonderful Easter Egg

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Music by: Shane Chapman
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Tara and EmKay welcome Olivia Valli to the pod, who recently hung up her hat playing the role of Elphaba in the 2nd National Tour of Wicked! Olivia shares her experience as the Elphaba understudy on the road, highlights of playing the role full time, her thoughts on the Wicked film, and more.

Show Notes:

• @oliviafvalli
• Scenery Bags
• Harper Collins Wicked New Collection

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