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Mentioned in 17 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.
Dorothy learns to use the magical power of her silver shoes to return home to Kansas.
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Mentioned in 17 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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Fr. Mike Schmitz as the author of the original "The Wonderful Wizard of Oz", which inspired the musical "Wicked".
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"
Mentioned by 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."
Trump’s revenge agenda
Mentioned in the context of discussing the original "Wizard of Oz" story and its sociopolitical allegories.
December 23 2024 - Whatever Happens, Happens
Mentioned as a podcast adaptation of the classic story.
Throwback: The Fall of Icarus
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Gretchen Rubin in the context of the Ship of Theseus paradox, illustrating the question of identity when components are replaced.
Gretchen Rubin in the context of the Ship of Theseus paradox, illustrating the question of identity when components are replaced.
Little Happier: When Everything Changes, What Remains? The Mystery of Persistent Identity
Mentioned in relation to the musical "Wicked", which is based on Baum's works.
How Trump’s immigration policies could affect the economy in the year ahead
