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Mentioned in 18 episodes

The Wonderful Wizard of Oz

Book • 1900

The story centers on Dorothy Gale, a young girl from Kansas who is swept away by a cyclone to the magical Land of Oz. There, she meets the Scarecrow, the Tin Woodman, and the Cowardly Lion, each seeking something from the elusive Wizard of Oz. Along their journey, they face numerous trials and eventually discover that the Wizard is a humbug.

Dorothy learns to use the magical power of her silver shoes to return home to Kansas.

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Mentioned in 18 episodes

Mentioned as the author whose book served as the basis for the musical "Wicked."

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Welcome Generation Beta & The Heated Battle Over H-1B Tech Visas

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Tamler Sommers

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David Pizarro

in the context of discussing the movie adaptation.

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Episode 300: If We Only Had A Brain

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Mel Mattison

as a favorite book and monetary allegory.

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Why Banks Suck, The Great Taking & How To Prepare | Mel Mattison

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Sean Fennessey

in a discussion about the possibility of a new Wizard of Oz film.

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Top Five World War II Movies, and ‘Blitz’

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Marc Platt

as the source material for the "Wizard of Oz" and inspiration for "Wicked"

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The Secrets to Success in Producing, With Marc Platt of ‘Wicked’

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Vinson Cunningham

when discussing the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West.

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After “Wicked,” What Do We Want from the Musical?

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Fr. Mike Schmitz

as the author of the original "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", which inspired the musical "Wicked".

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Fr. Mike Schmitz Reviews "Wicked"

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Jody Avirgan

in the discussion about the book's political interpretations.

What "The Wizard Of Oz" Might Mean (1900-Present) w/ Ranjit Dighe

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Kimberly Adams

when discussing an article in Smithsonian Magazine about Matilda Gage, a suffragist who inspired L. Frank Baum's portrayal of the witches in "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz."