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Mentioned in 24 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 24 episodes

Mentioned as the author whose book served as the basis for the musical "Wicked."
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David Pizarro
in the context of discussing the movie adaptation.
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Sean Fennessey
in a discussion about the possibility of a new Wizard of Oz film.
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Mel Mattison
as a favorite book and monetary allegory.
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Marc Platt
as the source material for the "Wizard of Oz" and inspiration for "Wicked"
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Jameson Olsen
to illustrate the idea that action precedes the label.
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Jason Weiser
as part of the outro where he is promoting other podcasts.
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Jameson Olsen
as an attempt to create an American mythological system.
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Mentioned as the most important book by L. Frank Baum, a 1900 children's novel.
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Vinson Cunningham
when discussing the origin of the Wicked Witch of the West.
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