Playbills and Popcorn

Author: Garett Taketa

Welcome to the Playbills and Popcorn Podcast where we pick apart pieces from stage and screen and everything in between. Join hosts Adam, Alyssa, Hope and Garett to discuss the hard-hitting and hilarious questions like: "Can a Musical be Scary?", "Best Musical Episode of a TV Show",  "Who is the Best Musical Couple?"- and so much more. 
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Episode 15: Best Oz Adaptation (The WIz, Tin Man, Oz the Great and Powerful, Toddrick Hall's Straight Outta Oz...Shrek?)
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Monday, 17 November, 2025

Send us a textWe’re traveling down the yellow brick road to debate the best Wizard of Oz adaptation! From the glitz of The Wiz to the magic of Oz the Great and Powerful, the dark twists of Tin Man, and Todrick Hall’s dazzling Straight Outta Oz, we’re weighing which version truly captures the heart of Oz. Join us for laughs, opinions, and a few unexpected detours along the way!Fair Use DisclaimerThis episode contains brief clips from copyrighted works used for the purposes of commentary, criticism, and discussion. All rights belong to their respective owners. These clips are used in accordance with fair use principles and are not intended to infringe on copyright.Films & TrailersOz the Great and Powerful — Trailer and clips. Walt Disney Pictures, 2013.The Wiz — Trailer, Music and clips. Universal Pictures, 1978.The Interview — Clip. Columbia Pictures / Sony Pictures Entertainment, 2015.Shrek — Clip. DreamWorks Animation, 2001.Shrek 2 — Clip. DreamWorks Animation, 2004.Television SeriesTin Man — Trailer and series clips. Sci-Fi Channel (Syfy), 2007.Oz — “Franklin Winthrop Meets Big Clarence” clip from Season 4, Episode 1 (“A Cock and Balls Story”). HBO, 2000.New Girl — Clips from Season 1, Episode 12 (“Tomatoes”) and Season 3, Episode 10 (“Thanksgiving III”). Fox / 20th Television, 2011–2018.SpongeBob SquarePants — “Five Minutes Later” and “A Million, Zillion, Kajillion Times Later” clips. Nickelodeon, 1999–present.Music & AlbumsTodrick Hall — Straight Outta Oz (Standard and Deluxe Edition) music and trailer clips. Todrick Hall / Forbidden Entertainment, 2016–2018.Original Music CreditsTheme Song: "Playbills and Popcorn" Written and composed by Caeden Schlosser“Hope’s Trivia” Musical Theme: Written and composed by Caeden SchlosserTheme Instrumental Music: "Playbills and Popcorn Instrumental" Composed by Caeden SchlosserGame Show Instrumental Track: Composed by Joaquin H.