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The Wizard of Oz (Puffin in Bloom)

L. Frank Baum

A wonderful, wicked new deluxe hardcover edition of Dorothy thinks she is lost forever when a terrifying tornado crashes through Kansas and whisks her and her dog, Toto, far away to the magical land of Oz. To get home Dorothy must follow the yellow brick road to Emerald City and find the wonderfull...

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The Joe Rogan Experience

They discussed the classic story *The Wizard of Oz* while comparing its pacing to Pink Floyd's *Dark Side of the Moon* album.

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The one that gets me is the Wizard of Oz and Dark side of the moon.

— Episode: #1400 - Tony Hinchcliffe

Episode: #1400 - Tony Hinchcliffe

They discussed the classic story *The Wizard of Oz* while comparing its pacing to Pink Floyd's *Dark Side of the Moon* album.

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The one that gets me is the Wizard of Oz and Dark side of the moon.

I think it's a perfect album ... and why would they, oh we have to match it up to Wizard of Oz.

I don't know how they did it, I think it's a crazy coincidence matching Wizard of Oz to Dark Side of the Moon.

Morbid

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Morbid

They recalled a coroner line from the book that emphasized confirming death before burial.

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I love that line from The Wizard of Oz where the coroner says, "she's not only merely dead she's really most sincerely dead," highlighting the need to be absolutely certain of death.

— Episode: Episode 253: Buried Alive

Episode: Episode 253: Buried Alive

They recalled a coroner line from the book that emphasized confirming death before burial.

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I love that line from The Wizard of Oz where the coroner says, "she's not only merely dead she's really most sincerely dead," highlighting the need to be absolutely certain of death.

Good Hang with Amy Poehler

In the episode featuring Cole Escola, the host shared a personal memory of portraying Dorothy as a child, recalling the story of the book. The mention was anecdotal rather than a recommendation, serving as a brief nostalgic reference.

Episode: Cole Escola

Cole recalled playing Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz when they were about ten or eleven years old.

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I was Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz.

The Shawn Ryan Show

During the discussion, the hosts likened the situation to the classic story The Wizard of Oz, describing it as a false faade behind which powerful forces operated.

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It was the exact opposite of what's true. It was like the Wizard of Oz.

— Episode: #301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence...

Episode: #301 Cenk Uygur - The Foreign Influence Crisis

During the discussion, the hosts likened the situation to the classic story The Wizard of Oz, describing it as a false faade behind which powerful forces operated.

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It was the exact opposite of what's true. It was like the Wizard of Oz.

The Rest Is History

The hosts noted that L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, wrote an editorial in 1890, and later referenced the story's characters to illustrate themes in their discussion.

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in Aberdeen in South Dakota on the 20th of December 1890 was by L. Frank Baum, who was the author of The Wizard of Oz.

— Episode: 456. Fall of the Sioux: The Massacre at...

Episode: 456. Fall of the Sioux: The Massacre at Wounded Kn...

The hosts noted that L. Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, wrote an editorial in 1890, and later referenced the story's characters to illustrate themes in their discussion.

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in Aberdeen in South Dakota on the 20th of December 1890 was by L. Frank Baum, who was the author of The Wizard of Oz.

maybe I'm over egging it but I mean it does shed quite a light on The Wizard of Oz.

What Now? with Trevor Noah

In the episode, the hosts referenced the title as an example of a story whose underlying ideas could be discussed without needing the characters to exist, noting that its concepts have endured over time. They highlighted the lasting impact of its themes, such as the Wicked Witch of the West, but did not offer a direct endorsement.

Episode: Meet Eugene Khoza – One of My Favorite People [VID...

They mentioned the Wizard of Oz as a story they could discuss without needing the characters to be real, highlighting its lasting concepts.

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Even if we talk about The Wizard of Oz, right? I don't need Dorothy to be real. I don't need the Tin Man to be real. I don't need the Lion to be. But these are the concepts that stick with me.

The Wicked Witch of the West.

Episode: WORLD CUP Bonus Episode: First Week

They likened a violent Kansas storm during the England team's travel to the opening scene of The Wizard of Oz.

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There was like a shooting near the grounds, which just became part of the news. Then there was a tornado warning that was issued. And so the players had to stay indoors. And it was like a violent storm in Kansas. You know, people were like, this is basically the beginning of The Wizard of Oz.

48 Hours

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48 Hours

Natalie compared the neighbors' reaction to the murder to a scene from The Wizard of Oz, describing it as a dramatic moment where the witch is defeated.

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It's like that scene out of The Wizard of Oz, you know, ding dong, the witch is dead, the wicked old witch.

— Episode: Post Mortem | What the Neighbors Saw

Episode: Post Mortem | What the Neighbors Saw

Natalie compared the neighbors' reaction to the murder to a scene from The Wizard of Oz, describing it as a dramatic moment where the witch is defeated.

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It's like that scene out of The Wizard of Oz, you know, ding dong, the witch is dead, the wicked old witch.

The Dan Le Batard Show

The hosts referenced the book several times across episodes, using it as a cultural touchstone for jokes about witches, helmets, and Kansas references. They mentioned it in passing but did not discuss its content or recommend it, treating it as a casual pop‑culture reference.

Episode: The Big Suey: Caitlin Clark Is Time's Athlete Of T...

The hosts mentioned the "Wizard of Oz" helmet, noting it let them choose a lion, a tiger, or a bear.

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I've got the Wizard of Oz helmet, so I get to pick a lion, a tiger, or a bear.

Episode: Hour 1: The Thanksgiving Leftover Sandwich

The hosts referenced the classic story in a brief remark, noting "the Wizard of Oz" during their conversation.

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Ah, the Wizard of Oz.

Episode: Local Hour: The Elephant Not In The Room

One of the speakers noted that it had been a while since they had seen The Wizard of Oz.

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It's been a while since I've seen Wizard of Oz.

Episode: The Big Suey: For If The Flies

The hosts referenced the classic novel while discussing a fan's question about Kansas-related rules in their game, noting the story's Kansas setting and its relevance to their debate.

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So a fan reached out on Twitter and pointed out that in the Wizard of Oz, this fan asked, should the person not be allowed to take anyone from Kansas as well?

Because they're not in Kansas anymore.

It seems like the magic is gone there.

I wouldn't take the Jayhawks at all this season in football.

Kansas City Chiefs are not in Kansas.

Episode: Hour 2: The Bucket of Death Returns

The book was mentioned when the hosts selected a "Wizard of Oz" helmet as one of the wizard options in the Bucket of Death segment.

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All right number five the Wizard of Oz

I don't understand why this wizard is here because we pulled the Wizard of Oz number four Merlin

Episode: The Big Suey: The Great Myles Garrett Debate

The hosts referenced the witch from the classic story while describing an imagined sound, mentioning the book in passing.

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The witch at the end of The Wizard of Oz.

The Megyn Kelly Show

It was referenced as a metaphor, likening a situation to the ending of The Wizard of Oz.

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This is like being at the end of The Wizard of Oz.

— Episode: Rich Lowry, Greg Kelly, Briahna Joy Gray...

Episode: Rich Lowry, Greg Kelly, Briahna Joy Gray and Erick...

It was referenced as a metaphor, likening a situation to the ending of The Wizard of Oz.

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This is like being at the end of The Wizard of Oz.

Episode: Jill Biden's OBVIOUS Lies, and the Spencer Pratt M...

The classic novel was mentioned while describing the source material for the book Wicked.

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Wicked is based on the alternate look at The Wizard of Oz from the position of the Wicked Witch of the West.

Giggly Squad

The hosts referenced the classic story as a quick illustration of animals speaking, noting it as a familiar point from the title. It was mentioned only in passing without any recommendation or critique.

Episode: Giggling about onlyfans, canada, and cake

The hosts referenced the classic story as an example of animals speaking, noting it as a familiar point from The Wizard of Oz.

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And also you guys know this from The Wizard of Oz.

The Viall Files

In the episode, the hosts casually referenced the book, noting that it was released two years after Snow White and three years before the speaker's father was born. No recommendation or critique was offered, and the comment served only as a historical aside.

Episode: E930 - Love On The Spectrum’s Abbey & David, Karen...

They noted that the Wizard of Oz was released two years after Snow White and three years before the speaker's father was born.

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Do you know them all? Yeah, that was two years before the Wizard of Oz came out three years before my dad was born.

How I Built This with Guy Raz

Guy Raz compared a vivid personal moment to the blackandwhite to colour transition in The Wizard of Oz.

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Last summer, I had one of those black and white to color moments, you know, like in The Wizard of Oz when the black and white film switches to that vivid technicolor when Dorothy gets to Oz.

— Episode: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Sam and Mari...

Episode: Dogfish Head Craft Brewery: Sam and Mariah Calagio...

Guy Raz compared a vivid personal moment to the blackandwhite to colour transition in The Wizard of Oz.

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Last summer, I had one of those black and white to color moments, you know, like in The Wizard of Oz when the black and white film switches to that vivid technicolor when Dorothy gets to Oz.

NPR News Now

The title was referenced in a news segment about the infamous ruby slippers worn by Judy Garland, noting that a federal judge dismissed charges against a man accused of hiding the stolen shoes. The mention served only to provide context for the legal story and did not include any recommendation or critique of the book.

Episode: NPR News: 03-18-2025 3AM EDT

The book was referenced as the film in which actress Judy Garland wore the infamous ruby slippers that were later stolen and recovered.

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A federal judge has dismissed charges against a Minnesota man accused of hiding a pair of stolen red sequined slippers that actress Judy Garland wore in The Wizard of Oz.

The Matt Walsh Show

The host cited the book as the original version where the stepsisters received a severe, biblical‑style punishment, using it to highlight how contemporary retellings like Wicked soften the villains. He contrasted the classic harshness with modern subversive reinterpretations, noting the shift in how antagonists are portrayed.

Episode: Ep. 1705 - The Real Reason Hollywood Keeps Turning...

The host referenced the original book as the classic version where the stepsisters suffered a grim punishment, contrasting it with modern retellings that soften the villains.

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the Grimm Brothers' version of the story ... the stepsisters suffered a biblical Old Testamentstyle punishment in the end. In the end, during the wedding ... the doves fly down and strike the two stepsisters' eyes ... they were blinded.

Wicked, a story that's billed as a kind of prequel to The Wizard of Oz, it took the same edgy and subversive angle where the villain is actually a misunderstood hero.

Episode: Ep. 1477 - The Most Absurd DEI Moments Under Biden...

Matt Walsh likened a satirical scenario to a bizarro version of The Wizard of Oz, using the classic novel as a reference point.

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But now, like some bizarro version of The Wizard of Oz,

Episode: Ep. 331 - The Most Embarrassing Debate Yet

The host compared Donald Trump to a small character from the book, calling him a "really small dude" from the Wizard of Oz.

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He reminds me of that that guy in the Wizard of Oz you know when you pull back the curtain it's a really small dude.

The wizard of us you know the little small dude from Wizard of Oz.

Handsome

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Handsome

In one episode, the hosts shared a quirky anecdote about a dark‑green coat used in the 1939 film, claiming it was the original coat owned by the author of the title, which they said was found in a vintage shop and fitted to the actor playing the wizard. They noted that the story’s authenticity was uncertain and that it was more of a fun side note than a recommendation. The overall tone was light‑hearted and casual.

Episode: Melissa Etheridge asks about getting it on

The hosts recounted a tale about a darkgreen coat used in the 1939 film, claiming it was the original coat belonging to Frank L.Baum that was found in a vintage shop and fitted to the actor playing the wizard.

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They went to Chicago and New York and met with designers and they just couldn't find one. Then they were getting on the train to go back to LA. And they stop in this vintage shop while they're waiting for the train. And they find the perfect coat. It's the coat that you see in the movie. It's like dark green, long, perfect coat. They bring it to the actor, Frank Morgan, who's playing the wizard.

And you don't know if this is true.

They put a name badge sewn into it. And the name is? Dorothy. Frank L. Baum, the writer of the books. And they contact his widow and they say, we found this coat. Did this belong to Frank Baum? She's like, yes. She has photographs of him wearing it. And that's the coat that they wear in the movie.

The writer of Wizard of Oz. And they contact his widow and they say, we found this coat. Did this belong to Frank Baum? She's like, yes.

It said it was like the closest he could get to sound like Frank L. Baum, Alphaba.

Episode: Brett Goldstein asks about recurring dreams

A participant recalled a childhood dream about a witch from The Wizard of Oz appearing over a banister, which had frightened them for years.

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I have this like one dream I remember when I was like a kid of a of a witch kind of like the Wizard of Oz coming over the banister and that scared me for like years over the banister yeah like the green witch very giant witch came there like it was at my grandmother's house she had like this wrap around staircase and the witch like came over the staircase and with the big scary green I'd probably just watch the Wizard of Oz or something I would bet that's true but in general

The Dan Patrick Show

The host briefly mentioned the title "The Wizard of Oz" while discussing music, without providing any commentary about the book itself.

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The Wizard of Oz.

— Episode: Hour 1 - Rooting for Kirk Cousins, TNF P...

Episode: Hour 1 - Rooting for Kirk Cousins, TNF Preview

The host briefly mentioned the title "The Wizard of Oz" while discussing music, without providing any commentary about the book itself.

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The Wizard of Oz.

Episode: Hour 2 - C&R in for DP.. Lies, Oher, Receipts

A brief reference was made to a "Wizard of Oz thing" as part of a humorous anecdote during the show.

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Yo, we had a Wizard of Oz thing yesterday.

Episode: Hour 3 - C&R fill in for DP.. Recasting with Athle...

The hosts celebrated the 84th anniversary of the story, noting they had recently watched it and described it as still magical and timeless.

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1939, August 15th today. 84 years ago. And it changed the film industry. So it was a turning point. It was the screening, the first ever screening of The Wizard of Oz at Grauman's Chinese Theater right here in Hollywood. ... It is still magical.

If you're talking about the anniversary of the Wizard of Oz, who would you cast? ... I just casted someone right now. ... Who would you cast? Fox Sports Radio Nation.

A lot of people hitting us up in for DP on the 84th anniversary of the debut of the Wizard of Oz on this day in 1939. It made its debut and it's still holds up. You can't say that for most movies.

I can't watch any movie from that time period other than the Wizard of Oz.

We watched as a family with my kid. My kid hadn't seen it since she was really little. And it still holds the test of time. That's when you know it's a classic. It's still good. It's still magical.

Episode: Hour 2 - C&R filling for DP.. Money, Drones & Wiza...

The hosts noted that the classic story debuted as a film in 1939 and discussed its lasting magic and suitability for family viewing.

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On this day in 1939, The Wizard of Oz debuted at Grauman's Theater here in Los Angeles. Wow. On this day, the first screening ever of The Wizard of Oz. Game changer.

I think she's right about at the age where you show it to her. Like, I can't believe you watched it without her, but if that's your reasoning, then that's your parental decision. Let me tell you, bro. The makeup. The makeup.

The question is this. I'm gonna put a little sports twist on this. What happened was just this. And Joel, you can kill the music. It's scaring me now. I'm waiting for some old whack lady and a bike to fly by. Who killed my music? So. Was it you? If you could recast The Wizard of Oz with athletes, who would you put in there?

I watched The Wizard of Oz and Hard Knocks. I won. I'm not going to hard knock you for watching it. It's a classic. I know it sounds a little corny, but when's the last time you watched A Wizard of Oz? Dude, we had a conversation about- It was the most special movie you could possibly watch as a kid growing up.

The movie was only an hour and a half. It's amazing. Rich watched the whole thing? Yeah. It's only an hour and a half. It's like an hour and 40 minutes. Yeah. Because I started it. He skipped parts. Yeah, it's amazing.

The NPR Politics Podcast

They compared President Trump to a character from The Wizard of Oz during the debate discussion.

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You know, he reminds me of that guy in the Wizard of Oz. When you pull back the curtain, it's a really small dude.

— Episode: The 3rd Democratic Debate Takeaways

Episode: The 3rd Democratic Debate Takeaways

They compared President Trump to a character from The Wizard of Oz during the debate discussion.

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You know, he reminds me of that guy in the Wizard of Oz. When you pull back the curtain, it's a really small dude.

Lovett or Leave It

They expressed dislike for the story, saying it did not work for them as a vehicle for storytelling.

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I don't like The Wizard of Oz as like a vehicle for storytelling. Neither does Wicked.

— Episode: What a Weekday: A Tough Monday at the Ju...

Episode: What a Weekday: A Tough Monday at the Justice Depa...

They expressed dislike for the story, saying it did not work for them as a vehicle for storytelling.

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I don't like The Wizard of Oz as like a vehicle for storytelling. Neither does Wicked.

Crime Stories with Nancy Grace

The classic novel "The Wizard of Oz" was referenced as an analogy while discussing a potential courtroom strategy.

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like The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy catches the wizard working the machines and he says, don't look at the man behind the curtain.

— Episode: SUSPECT CLAIMS PTSD AFTER 'FINDING' MADD...

Episode: SUSPECT CLAIMS PTSD AFTER 'FINDING' MADDIE SOTO 13...

The classic novel "The Wizard of Oz" was referenced as an analogy while discussing a potential courtroom strategy.

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like The Wizard of Oz, when Dorothy catches the wizard working the machines and he says, don't look at the man behind the curtain.

Episode: Murdaugh Murders: Murdaugh Bullies Witness for Ali...

The classic novel was referenced while discussing opioid effects, using it as a cultural touchstone to illustrate a point. The mention was brief and did not involve any recommendation.

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Has everybody in this room seen The Wizard of Oz? Yes, no.

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