OzQuest: the Podcast Over the Rainbow!

OzQuest Pod Ep001

Episode Title: "Pumpkins, Magic, and Turkeys: Dorothy in the Land of Oz" In this Thanksgiving-themed episode of OzQuest: The Podcast Over the Rainbow, we're diving into the 1980 animated TV special Dorothy in the Land of Oz — a charming, offbeat holiday treat featuring pumpkins, turkeys, and one of Dorothy's strangest return trips to Oz! Join host Dennis Romero as we explore: 🦃 The bizarre blend of Thanksgiving and Oz lore 🎃 Jack Pumpkinhead and how he's portrayed here 📺 Rankin/Bass-style animation and its connection to classic holiday specials 🧙‍♀️ The villainous Tyrone the Terrible Toy Tinkerer (yes, really!) 🎶 Forgotten songs, odd pacing, and that unmistakable cartoon energy Whether you watched this one growing up or you're discovering it for the first time, this episode is packed with trivia, nostalgia, and Ozzy analysis that will make you thankful for forgotten gems. So grab a slice of talking minced pie and click your heels—it's time to revisit Dorothy in the Land of Oz!

OzQuest: Pod Trailer

Somewhere beyond the Yellow Brick Road… lies a world of witches, wizards, magic, and mystery. Welcome to OzQuest: The Podcast Over the Rainbow — your portal into all things Oz! I'm Dennis Romero — artist, voice actor, lifelong Oz fan — and I'm diving deep into the Land of Oz like never before. From Baum's beloved books to cult classic films, rare animated gems, forgotten theme park rides, and the future of Oz on stage and screen... this is your guide to the Emerald Empire. We explore untold stories, lost characters, and what makes Oz still matter over a century later. ✨ Bonus episodes, interviews, theories, fan creations — and a whole lot of magic. So if you believe in talking animals, flying houses, and the power of courage, heart, and brains... 🌀 Join us every week for a new episode of OzQuest: The Podcast Over the Rainbow. Follow the podcast. Become a patron. And remember... there's no place like Oz.