Best Patrick Brower Podcasts (2025)

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Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Professional Vocalist with Amber Sauer (plus Dancing with the Stars Wicked Night!) 1:17:41

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay continue into the Peel Behind the Curtain series, where they break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, special guest Amber Sauer joins the pod to share her journey as a professional vocalist, singing for Wicked Night on Dancing with the Stars, and more! Show notes…

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IT'S ON THE BAG 1:12:03

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IT'S ON THE BAG•It's a Thanksgiving miracle! •Minor distribution issues, per usual. •Our Corpse Tour re-cap. •The 2026 Angoulême International Comics Festival is on hold! •Would you want a video component to this podcast? •Daily (Wednesday) average transaction total. •Spending money on branded bags, boxes, and tape. •We'll miss you, Linda Pine. •Ho…

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Wicked in Brazil! Non-Replicas and More with Superfan Paulo Samu 1:26:50

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrilled to be diving into Wicked musical non-replicas, specifically Brazil's multiple productions, with superfan Paulo Samu! Rabbit holes include the theater scene in Brazil, major changes in the Brazil non-replicas, casting shout outs, and more! *Please note this episode contains Wicked musical spoilers :) Show N…

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"Wizard of Oz: The Official Graphic Novel of the Film" with writer and illustrator Soo Lee 52:21

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are joined by writer and illustrator Soo Lee to share all about Dynamite and Warner Bros. Discovery's new "Wizard of Oz" graphic novel celebrating MGM's 85th Anniversary! Soo shares about the process of adapting the MGM film to the page, the value of reading graphic novels, her own design process, and more! Check the n…

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SPOILERS! NYC "Wicked: For Good" Premiere and Initial Reactions (with Charlie Champion) 1:42:01

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Send us a text SPOILERS ABOUND in this episode!! Tara and EmKay share about their experience attending the New York City premiere of "Wicked: For Good," their initial impressions of the film, and takeaways from sharing the experience with friends from near and far. Oz fan Charlie Champion then joins to share about seeing "Wicked: For Good" as someo…

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Slipperhood Series: Lauren Samuels (Former Elphaba "Wicked" National Tour) 1:17:37

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are joined by former tour Elphie and past contestant of Andrew Lloyd Webbers "Over the Rainbow" reality competition show, Lauren Samuels! Lauren shares memories of being a part of the show, highs and lows of playing Elphaba, and more! Show notes: Cakeworthy Margaret Hamilton From Cleveland, Ohio to the Land of Oz by Do…

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Wicked: One Wonderful Night - We Were There! And Final "For Good" Thoughts 2:01:50

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Send us a text Oh what a thrillifying special NBC treated us to with Wicked: One Wonderful Night! Tara and EmKay break down highlights from their time at the Dolby Theater, favorite moments of the special, and share final Wicked: For Good thoughts before seeing the film. Show Notes: @JoliCreates Instagram @JoliCreates Tik Tok Oddment and Tweak Inst…

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WHAT'S THE SCAM? 1:06:00

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We're taking a break from the podcast after this episode. We will be back later in 2025, but we're not sure when, or how often. Thanks for your patience and for sticking with us! WHAT'S THE SCAM?•We do a lot of movie promotion for just about everybody that asks. •New Ennis/Epting graphic novel, PARTISAN! •We still don't really back Kickstarter proj…

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Celebrating Wicked Broadway's 22nd Anniversary with Emily Koch and Garett Hawe 1:37:08

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay couldn't be happier to celebrate Wicked Broadway's 22nd anniversary! To help in the festivations are former Elphaba Emily Koch and former Ensemble/Boq understudy Garett Hawe! The duo shares about their time on the national tour, how Wicked brought them together, some Wicked Broadway trivia, and even a quick nursing/Bro…

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AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT 1:11:12

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AN ACTIVE PARTICIPANT•Halloween is just an excuse to talk about the Monster Cereal Mascots! •Corpse Tour guy deserves more than YOU! •Thanks, Patrons! •Funding offers. •The cost of store exclusive covers. •A new printing of an old Patrick comic book project. •When we used to exhaust ourselves hosting events. This episode is dedicated to giving ever…

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The No Place Like Home 2025 Retreat Recap & Attendee Shares! 1:29:05

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are elated to recap 2025's No Place Like Home Retreat, their annual Oz getaway! Rabbit holes include highlights of the retreat, a breakdown of main events, as well as shares from several attendees of this year's retreat. So many emotions. Thank you so much to ALL retreat attendees who made this year so special! Show No…

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MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates!.. Again 1:00:03

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Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good"! EmKay shares broad thoughts (no spoilers) on the recent screening of Wicked: For Good starting at 12:52 and ends at 19:52. Show Notes: Wicked: The Graphic Novel Part I Bond and Grace Instagram: @downtheyellowbr…

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DAY 6,417 59:17

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DAY 6,417It's Exhausting to Exist in That Space (alternate episode title) •Going to cons as kids vs going now. •The 6,417th day of Challengers and what that means for Patrick! •The earlier days of Challengers. •The end of Diamond Previews. •We are locked out of our Diamond account (for all that matters). •DC Comics is currently more additive to the…

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Obsessulated: The Plaza! (including the Defying Gravitea) 1:51:57

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to dive into a new series: Obsessulated, celebrating corners of the universe they are obsessed with. Today's rabbit hole is NYC's iconic Plaza Hotel! Rabbit holes include the Plaza's countless Oz crossovers, experiencing 2025's Defying Gravitea, and a very special giveaway winner announcement! *Thank yo…

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Even MORE "Wicked: For Good" Updates! 51:59

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Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good," including Wicked Night on Dancing With the Stars! Show Notes: Oddment and Tweak Drawn by Bryan Drawn by Bryan RedBubble Drawn by Bryan TeePublic Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickl…

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SEVERAL POINTS OF ALIGNMENT 1:13:01

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SEVERAL POINTS OF ALIGNMENT•Airport chat! But only the first part; we're back in the Podcastitorium ™ for most of the episode. •No name calling. •Digital marketing mail. •NYCC purchases •DC Next Level This episode is dedicated to NO KINGS!---------- This episode was partially digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #7…

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Good Witch of the Concrete Jungle Series: Baby Love (Glinda in Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One") 1:24:27

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified to welcome to the pod, NYC's trans drag royalty, Baby Love!! Founder, director, producer, and star of Fagtasia, a drag parody show, Baby Love shares all about Fagtasia's "Wickedt: Part One." Rabbit holes include the creation of Fagtasia, changes to this new production, Baby Love's embodiment of Glinda, …

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"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Axel Alonso 55:46

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Send us a text Graphic novel lovers, listen up! "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" will be released November 11th, 2025, and Tara and EmKay are here to spread the word on this incredible Oz lit you'll want in your hands! Join for a conversation with co-writer Larry King and Chief Creative Officer of AWA Studios, Axel Alonso, to hear about what …

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CCC @ NYCC 1:39:21

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CCC @ NYCC•Recorded entirely in New York City! •Very long car rides. •The Speech! •The rest of our New York Comic Con experiences. Mostly. This episode is dedicated to the oldest and dearest of friends.---------- This episode was NOT digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #753 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) I…

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"Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" with Larry King and Kevin McCollum 1:01:20

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Send us a text Graphic novel lovers, listen up! "Ultimate Oz Universe: The Lost Lands" will be released November 11th, 2025, and Tara and EmKay are here to spread the word on this incredible Oz lit you'll want in your hands! Join for a conversation with co-writer Larry King and producer Kevin McCollum to hear about the inception of the Ultimate Oz …

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More "Wicked: For Good" Updates! 49:30

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Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down even more updates and featurettes from "Wicked: For Good." Show Notes: Ultimate Oz Universe Bond and Grace Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/downtheyellowbrickpod Etsy: ht…

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A SPEECH IS JUST TALKING 1:04:16

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A SPEECH IS JUST TALKING•Barry Mindster and the bonkers emails we get. •Who is Laura Lympus? •We're getting closer to having an actual plan for our New Your Comic Con •AEW + DC Comics = Our worlds colliding!! •Superman/Spiderman from DC and Marvel in 2026! This episode is dedicated to always standing up for those that cannot stan up for themselves.…

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The Masters Behind the Curtain Series: Bowen Yang 1:13:42

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay are thrillified and have officially been through, because today Wicked's own Pfannee, Bowen Yang, joins the pod! Rabbit holes include Bowen's long time love of the musical, his reaction to seeing the final film, a brief taste of what to expect from Pfannee and Shen Shen in Part 2, games galore, and so much more! Show N…

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ALL-MALE REVIEW 56:53

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ALL-MALE REVIEW•Droning on about the same topics! All deliveries all the time! •We're heading to the New York Comic Con in 2 weeks! •It was a tiring Batman Day! •A 1-star review for not at all unrealistic entitled reasons! •We'll be getting Image books 27 days before bookstores! •Comics talked about in this episode: LUCKY DEVILS #5 SLEEP #5 VOYEUR …

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"Wicked: For Good" Final Trailer! 53:26

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Send us a text Oh what a celebration we'll have today! Tara and EmKay break down the FINAL "Wicked: For Good" trailer. Rabbit holes include potential theories, unanswered questions, highlights from the social media channels, and so much more! Show Notes: Ultimate Oz Universe Withy Workshop Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @tarata…

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Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Musical Theatre (Part 2) 53:41

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more! Show notes: @JoliCreates I…

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IT'S JUST COMIC BOOKS 1:09:21

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IT'S JUST COMIC BOOKS•No podcasting backlash from last week. •Patrick was on WGN's Spotlight Chicago this week for Batman Day! https://wgntv.com/news/celebrate-batman-day-with-challengers-comics/ •How DC Comics is hindering our Batman Day. •Deadpool/Batman! •Our (lack o)f Local Comic Shop Day plans. •An unsent email. •20 New #1's for October 1st! •…

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Peel Behind the Curtain Series: Musical Theatre (Part 1) 46:59

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Send us a text Tara and EmKay dive into a new series: Peel Behind the Curtain, where they will break down truths and bust myths behind different industries and experiences. In today's episode, rabbit holes include individual experiences with auditioning, budgeting as an actor, pay transparency with various jobs, and more! Show notes: Drawn by Bryan…

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PUBLIC DISCOURSE 59:31

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PUBLIC DISCOURSE•Hypothetical employee situations. •When our opinion doesn't matter. •Red Hood #1. •Another celebrity drop-by! This episode is dedicated to not using your words to hurt others.---------- This episode was digitally edited by Cleanvoice. How'd it sound? Contest of Challengers #749 Theme: Adam WarRock (with Mikal kHill) Intro/Outro: Ja…

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Slipperhood Series: Jeffrey McHale (Director of "It's Dorothy!") 1:32:57

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Send us a text Tara 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 G…

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Wicked: Part I - Deleted Scenes with Caroline Norton (Part 2) 1:12:08

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Send us a text Tara 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. S…

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IT'S BEEN KNOWN FOR YEARS 1:11:12

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IT'S BEEN KNOWN FOR YEARS•DC KENNY OMEGA #1. •Challengers Blue. What If it survived? •The Jonas Brothers. •Thanks, Patrons! •Japanese Manga vs American Comics, via The Beat. •IDW Classics. •Fran's Kitchen cookbook is in-stock! Support the Alzheimer's Association! You can buy the cookbook on the Challengers website here: https://challengerscomics.co…

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Wicked: Part I - Deleted Scenes with Caroline Norton (Part 1) 1:01:55

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Send us a text Tara 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 tu…

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Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 3 with Patrick Clanton 59:36

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Send us a text Tara 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 no…

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Queer Visitors Book Club and Drag Story Hour with Jonathan Hamilt 15:02

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Send us a text Tara 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 …

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35 - 0 1:00:57

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35 - 0•Lucy Knisley's latest signing! •35 years. •Social media app changes. •Rethinking FOC's. •Fran's Kitchen cookbook is in-stock! Support the Alzheimer's Association! You can buy the cookbook on the Challengers website here: https://challengerscomics.com/products/frans-kitchen-cookbook And you can donate directly at https://act.alz.org/site/TR;j…

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Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 2 with Patrick Clanton 1:33:15

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Send us a text Tara 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 mo…

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BLIND AS A BAG 1:00:22

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Show less This episode was erroneously not posted last week! SORRY!! That means there will be TWO episodes posted within 24 hours! (Thanks for the heads up, Andrew!) BLIND AS A BAG•Last week's Yelp review is gone. •Bags of Blindness! INVINCIBLE UNIVERSE PRESENTS BATTLE BEAST #1, BATMAN #1 Blind as a Bat, DC K.O. #1 Lights Out, ULTIMATE ENDGAME #1 T…

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Slipperhood Series: "A Hundred Magical Reasons" novel with author Laura DeNooyer 1:13:58

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Send us a text Tara 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 DeNooyer From Vanity Fair to Emerald Cit…

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Wicked: Part I - Defying Gravity Part 1 with Callum and Michael of Once Upon a VHS 2:20:08

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Send us a text Tara 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 t…

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"Wicked: For Good" First Look Breakdown! 1:01:10

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Send us a text Oh 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 Look Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtickles EmKay: www.emilykayshrader.net Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/…

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WE'VE COMPLETELY FAILED 1:09:11

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WE'VE COMPLETELY FAILED•Changes to the Patreon website (and declined pledges). •App interaction. •A completely insane Yelp review. •Card game allocations. •The American Joshi + the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles! •Batman Deadpool looks so fun!! •Fran's Kitchen cookbook is in-stock! Support the Alzheimer's Association! You can buy the cookbook on the …

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Wicked: Part I - Balloon Escape scene with Robert Berg and James Taylor, Jr. 1:54:39

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Send us a text Tara 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 note…

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OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF EXISTENCE 1:06:33

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OUT OF SIGHT, OUT OF EXISTENCE•Welcome back to us! •Don't skip reading Supergirl! It's so fun! •Customer outreach (via emails). •Where Monsters Lie vol 3 Dead End, and how you can get it! •Shopify's email interface is… lacking… •Some big events are coming to Challengers this Fall! •Our non-existent Diamond orders. •Thanks, Patrons! •Opening new acc…

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Wicked: Part I - "Sentimental Man" with Kevin Bianchi of Sentimental Men Podcast 1:57:53

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Send us a text Tara 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…

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Wicked: Part I - "One Short Day" with Matthew Mastronardi 2:19:56

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Send us a text Tara 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 an…

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Wicked: Part I - Train Scene 1:32:20

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Send us a text Tara 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…

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Ozcon International 2025 Recap! 1:26:50

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Send us a text Tara 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 @ozconnection Pippi Post Instagram: @downtheyellowbrickpod #DownTheYBP Tara: @taratagtick…

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Wicked: Part I - “I'm Not That Girl” with Roxanne and Bailey Canales 1:59:21

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Send us a text Tara 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 …

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Wicked: Part I - “Popular” with Gabi Brower and Chelly Robichaud 1:54:09

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Send us a text Tara 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…