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WATCH all our video eps & get other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ After a week off we are coming in chockers to the gills with content, in fact Em and Michael have so much they wanna discuss, that they can’t even guarantee they'll get to all of the things. We begin with some teasing of Michael’s next big TV project, plus an update on Em’s eldest Marchella playing Jesus in a local production of ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. Then they dive into Taylor Swift dropping 4 new songs for ‘The Life of a Showgirl: The Encore’ and the backlash from Swifties and critics to its lacklustre content, some have even called the track ‘Cleveland!’ her worst song ever. There’s also side quests into Raye, Hayley Williams and Harry Styles, plus Em and Michael discuss all their fave parts of Kylie’s half time show at the AFL Grand Final, and Madonna breaking records and making a triumphant return to the VMAs. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em’s returned to the ‘Feeld’ dating app, plus she’s got stories from her final shows and her Fiji holiday too. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video episode with access to our entire backcatalogue using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ LAST CHANCE see Em's 5 Star Rated 'Addicted to Love' in Melbourne FRIDAY & Sydney SATURDAY  https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Friday and Saturday are your final chance to see Em’s brand new show ‘Addicted to Love’ so we begin by flagging all of the previous dates who’ve agreed to come to the Melbourne show, as well as an update on the latest developments in her dating life. The Emmys were on while we recorded, so there’s updates on their red carpet and nomination faves, with side quests into Nicole Kidman, Zendaya, Law Roach and of course the loss of Bob Mackie too. After that we need to discuss the backlash around the new Miley Cyrus track ‘Bass Persuades’, Michael gives Em props for her early adoption and championing of Slayyyter. Em reveals how she may have influenced Raye’s makeup choices, plus they both wanna talk up Dannii Minogue and Natalie Bassingthwaighte’s collab for the Rogue Traders ‘Dirty Dirty Disco’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em reveals one of her most hectic dating stories EVER, just to film Michael’s reaction to it for us, plus there's side quests on Alanis Morissette, Brandi Carlile, Celine Dion and Lady Gaga too. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video episode with access to our entire backcatalogue using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Melbourne & Sydney DON’T MISS Em's 5 Star Rated Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ It’s been a time but Em and Michael are back in the home studio to gift uponst you an update on Em’s weekend performing in Newcastle and Thirroul, with added goss from her Noosa holiday beforehand too. Safe to say there's been some major movements on the chess board and several many requests for updates after Em shared a LOT on stage across the weekend. The Monza Grand Prix happened in Italy during a heatwave over the weekend, Em has a full update on the results, plus a brand new mission after her dad Vincie requested they attend the Monza GP and then visit Sicily next year. Speaking of Italy, the Venice Film Festival is on which means Michael is VERY excited to offer up his predictions for the Oscars. Aside from the expected nominees like ‘The Odyssey’, the latest contenders tipped for an Academy award include Andrew Scott, Carrie Coon and Julianne Moore. There’s also a Will.i.am side quest about his time with Michael Jackson and Prince thrown in for good measure too. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em updates Michael on the latest exploits from her dating life with added voice memos. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video episode with access to our entire backcatalogue using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ DON’T MISS Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ This week we’re dropping a sampler of the Sealed Section that our Emsolation Extra subscribers get each week. It’s a tease for the full thing offered up because Em is currently on holidays and she has MUCH to discuss, for subscribers ONLY! Here’s what’s inside. Get excited Emsolators because holiday Em is BACK! She’s joining us via Zoom from Noosa, so with Michael in the hosting chair he immediately unleashed several many questions about the pool boy picture Em shared on her Instagram stories. Then we step into the rundown of Em’s ‘Addicted to Love’ show in Cairns on the weekend, sharing everything from her piano player Sean’s flight getting cancelled, to the glorious audience members and her full Beyoncé fan moment, plus a huge art based announcement.  We also lost Tim Curry so naturally Em and Michael revisit their favourite moments from his career. Then we get primed for the return of Nicole Kidman and Sandra Bullock in ‘Practical Magic 2’. Em recommends the new Amazon Prime show ‘Sterling Point’, while Michael’s keen to talk about the new serial killer themed series  created by women called ‘Furious’ on Disney+. Finally, there’s the news Anne Hathaway has signed on for the sequel to ‘Days of Thunder’ with Tom Cruise. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video episode with access to our entire back catalogue using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ We begin this episode by saying goodbye and thanks to an icon, who is famously one of Em’s absolute favourite divas - Dolly Parton. Sadly Dolly departed on Wednesday and even though we’d already recorded our weekly episode, Em refused to let the show go out without doing a special tribute and acknowledgement of her incredible talent and the impact she had on so many of our lives. Then we move into a full recap of Em and Michael’s massive week in Sydney witnessing their debut musical ‘The Baroness’ on stage for the very first time. Performed with a star studded cast as part of the Hayes Theatre Festival of New Works, Em and Michael unpack all of the things, from the details of their 2 day workshop beforehand with the cast and director, all the way through to the several many highlights of the actual final performance. They also reveal what’s next for the musical since a selection of musical theatre industry peeps were in attendance too. Then Em takes us behind the scenes of the drama that went down before her Addicted to Love show in Brisbane, and alludes to the two high profile young men who also came along to the show, which created much discussion amongst the Emsolation community. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss their love for the new Netflix adaptation of ‘My Brilliant Career’, plus there’s much discussion and a LOT of giggling about the current state of Em’s dating life too. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ We’ve moved on from new studio, who’s dis, to new studio that is still a work in progress and needs some additional tweaks, which ushers in side quests on Suzie Wilks, Barbra Streisand’s Oprah microphone incident, Michael Paynter’s feet and some gentle roasting of Michael’s cushions and his obsession with relaxing in jeans. Michael was fresh off his flight to China and is keen to reveal all about his trip to a 24 hour spa complex in Shenzhen. Spread over 6 floors it’s an all in one leisure resort that covers all things wellness but also includes karaoke, VR gaming, free drinks, food and even unlimited Häagen Dazs. We also side quest into Em’s beauty routine and why she will never share it, then it’s onto next week’s workshop and very first public performance in Sydney of Em and Michael’s debut musical ‘The Baroness’. Em’s also got some advice for anyone coming to her Brisbane performance of ‘Addicted to Love’ at QPAC August 22, and she’s declaring war on being nonchalant. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael’s keen to know what went down over the weekend while Em was staying in his house and also going on a first date. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ New studio, who’s this? It’s Em and Michael doing their very first episode from within the glamorous confines of our brand new digs. Returning to where Emsolation originally started, in Em’s attic space surrounded by her puppies. After sorting out the introduction and moving on the one dog whose tail is way too waggy for a podcast record, Em gives us the rundown on taking her dad Vincie on the Sooshi Mango podcast. We follow that by discussing Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ which is being called the political movie of the decade and the perfect critique of the ruin left by tricksters like MAGA right wing heroes Elon Musk and Donald Trump. That folds into how novelist Tomi Adeyemi is saying the film adaptation of her book ‘Children of Blood and Bone’ is the worst thing she’s ever lived through and she won’t be seeing the film. Finally Em and Michael do an ‘Okay, Stop!’ on the trailer for the new film ‘Wicker’ starring Olivia Coleman, Alexander Skarsgård and Peter Dinklage. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em discusses the anxiety of first dates, she also wants Michael to let her track him on Life360 plus there’s more on their musical ‘The Baroness’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ So it would seem last week’s viral moment for Em continues to grow. Last count, it had over 3.2 million views and continues to climb having been picked up by parenting and news websites. Inside Em addresses the blowback, Em and Michael also compare the parenting they received in the 80’s and Em even details a selection of the things Elio has demanded Em watch since she posted that video. Then it’s onto Em’s latest viewing habits, she’s been bouncing between the new seasons of ‘Ransom Canyon’ and ‘Rivals' with some Drag Race thrown in. Michael also revisits the moment he watched Hugh Jackman film the shower scene in Baz's movie 'Australia' There’s a full breakdown of the lavender farmer with the hidden skills, the love triangle, why Em is adopting it as her new personality and even a Manpower side quest inspired by the eye candy on the show. Then it’s onto the difficult announcement that Em has had to cancel the Perth show of her ‘Addicted to Love’ tour as the realities of being a live performer during a cost of living crisis continue. In our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael work their way through J’Lo’s carousel post for her sister Lynnie’s birthday, plus Victoria’s got a brand new premier after Jacinta Allan resigns. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ After revealing last week that she was done with the dating apps and shutting down her port to all comers, this week Em revealed that she is back on the apps again this week, because of course she is. There’s the former port users DM-ing to give Em props, the managing of how much charisma, or rizz, that she reveals to potential daters, plus how delightful it was to get support for her tour from friends like Michael, Missy Higgins and Will Hitchins who posted an amazing video promoting her tour. Em also discussed chatting with Di and Nicola, two fabulously camp women who host a podcast called ‘Over the Back Fence’. Then Michael experienced the full IMAX experience of Christopher Nolan’s ‘The Odyssey’ and he’s ready to offer up his review. Did Michael’s bladder last the full film, what were his favourite scenes and how great were the actors? All of these will be answered with a side quest into 'Return to Oz' thrown in. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael review the World Cup Halftime show with Madonna, BTS, the Muppets and Justin Bieber, plus there’s Em’s viral TikTok, and more on the cast reveal of their musical ‘The Baroness’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ We start this week’s episode reflecting the back to back celebrity passings after we said goodbye to broadcaster Derryn Hinch, Republican Senator Lindsey Graham, ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart’ singer Bonnie Tyler, and ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘Hunt for the Wilderpeople’ actor Sam Neill. There’s also side quests on Russell Crowe’s son being hot. Em also reveals that she’s no longer feeling the need to date anymore, she's even shutting down the apps, Michael thinks she should get with the girls instead, plus we side quest on Jason Bateman being clueless about David Harbour’s cheating history with Lily Allen and Em is science. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss Christopher Nolan’s new film ‘The Odyssey’, plus with the new ‘Love Island USA’ wrapping up, Em reviews the full season and new eps of ‘House of the Dragon’ too. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em and Michael have heard Madonna’s new album ‘Confessions II’ and they also attended a Madonna album listening party so naturally they have notes and much to discuss. First up there’s the initial reaction to the album, then it’s onto the listening party, which involved theme dressing for Em and Michael and pretty much NO. ONE. ELSE! They also have feedback for the DJ’s efforts leading up to and during the Confessions II album play which left Em VERY upset. There’s also Em and Michael’s predictions for what might be coming next for Madonna now the album’s out, from remix albums, to what kind of tour she might launch to support it. They’ll also both try to lock down their Top 3 songs from the album so far and then we start the discussion on Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married in New York on the weekend, you’ll get the full chat in our Sealed Section, plus more secrets from Em and Michael’s recently announced musical ‘The Baroness’ on our premium service Emsolation Extra. G et access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS video episodes & other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's New 5 Star Reviewed Show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Madonna’s ‘Confessions II’ album drops Saturday so naturally our resident Madonna experts, Em and Michael are keen to reflect all of the everything ‘Confessions II’ related and more. There’s outfits to choose for the listening party this weekend, the extraordinary publicity campaign for the album, how important the original ‘Confessions’ album was to Michael’s coming out journey. Em has also assembled The Ultimate Deep Cut Madonna Quiz for Michael, but first he will need to complete a 3 part entry level Madonna quiz to see if he is even worthy of the Ultimate Deep Cut Madonna Quiz, spoiler alert, he actually kills the pre-quiz and almost all of the Deep Cut Quiz too. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em challenges Michael to identify 5 Madonna songs using 1 second of the intro and they ‘Okay, Stop!’ Madonna showing off her fave things in her London house to Vogue. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's 5 Star reviewed new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em and Michael are back in the studio to reflect on another UK Prime Minister resigning as Keir Starmer announces he is stepping down. They chat the similarities between the rapid turnover of prime ministers in the UK and Australia, why Keir is going, plus the challenges facing our own Prime Minister, Labor's deal with the Greens, the growing support for Pauline Hanson and Independent Senator David Pocock actually coming on the pod. Em’s also been inhaling the latest season of ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ especially now that the matriarchs of the show, Kelli and Judy have discovered Reddit. Michael also fills us in on the US launch of his husband Adrian Chiarella’s film ‘Leviticus’, from a Q&A hosted by Michael Johnston, one of the stars of that hugely successful new horror film ‘Obsession’, to the fan edits, art and tributes and Odie's review of the movie after seeing herself up on screen. Finally in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em & Michael reveal their Letterboxd Top 4 films & review Madonna’s new short film for ‘Confessions II’ in full. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em’s flying solo this week while Michael is in the US for more ‘Leviticus’ promo, and after a water leak destroyed our studio, we’ve moved the show to the leopard print couch in our foyer. We begin with Denise Carter, who in 2024 sent a 32-page, laminated binder to her ex-boyfriend’s new girlfriend titled “Things He Will Eventually Do To You”. It apparently took three months to compile and featured detailed relationship data, flowcharts, screenshots, and witness accounts and it’s gone viral again so naturally we need to discuss. Then it’s onto the Socceroos and the FIFA World Cup, the Socceroos team truly reflects Australia as it is now, and Em reckons that the politicians and the media using immigrants to divide us, are about to witness Australia truly come together around the glorious multicultural players of the Socceroos team. Finally there’s ‘Office Romance’ the new J’Lo film written and starring Brett Goldstein of ‘Ted Lasso’ fame for Em to review, from rogue boners to prosthetic birthing moments, this movie has a LOT to discuss about it. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em does an ‘Okay, Stop!’ on the woman who’s married a 300-year-old ghost pirate, plus she reviews the new ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back-to-back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ It’s finally here, Em and her bestie Michael sit down with Michael’s husband Adrian Chiarella and one of the stars of his debut feature film ‘Leviticus’, Joe Bird. Obviously, the focus at the very beginning of this chat is finding out what Em thought of the film, famously Em isn’t a fan of horror movies, but she has watched ‘Leviticus’ and is finally ready to share her unfiltered thoughts and review. There’s the soundtrack to discuss, the themes, the longing between the main characters, the atmosphere of the movie, how Joe’s work in ‘Talk To Me’ impacted his casting in the role, and Michael tries to do a scared face like Joe. There’s also ‘Twilight’ chat, why Em and Joe Bird are pretty much the same person, Etsy witches, lost crystals and more. Adrian also reveals the behind-the-scenes stories on the location scouting for the movie, the casting, the colour palette and what he is like when he’s on set compared to when he's in prep mode for filming. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael compare the core tv show, movie and album that helped define their childhood, with the ones from Joe’s childhood. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back-to-back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em’s been busy manifesting a major life upgrade under the recent full moon by brewing moon water to drink and release all that negative energy, she gives a full explain on why and how within. Em also breaks down her decision to join a virtual “cult” by signing up to a wellness centre driven by pneumonia, exhaustion and just a need for some long overdue self care. It’s a cult that comes complete with remedial massages, red light therapy, hyperbaric chambers and lymphatic drainage boots and so far it’s been working a treat. Finally, Michael is keen to dive into how two low-budget, horror films, ‘Obsession’ and ‘Backrooms’, created by YouTubers, have easily crushed big Hollywood blockbusters like ‘Star Wars: The Mandalorian & Grogu’ at the box office, creating an amazing shift in the film landscape. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael tackle some diva dilemmas and do an ‘Okay, Stop!’ on Madonna spilling her juiciest secrets with her besties for the Grindr hookup app. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Em and Michael are back together in the studio for an In Conversation with Rob Mills and Mackenzie Dunn from 'Waitress the Musical', but first they need to catch up because Em needs to do an intervention on Michael and his current fitness campaign, which is ruining his sleep. They’ve both seen the full Netflix docu-series ‘Kylie’ and are keen to highlight their favourite moments of Kylie Minogue’s amazing confessional. Em and Michael are also keen for independent senator for the ACT David Pocock to come on the podcast AND become Australia’s Prime Minister ASAP. Then we usher in Rob Mills and Mackenzie Dunn, two of the stars of ‘Waitress the Musical’, which is currently showing in Melbourne at Her Majesty’s and coming to the Sydney Lyric in August, tickets available at https://waitressthemusical.com.au. Inside we hear all about the musical and its cast, how Rob manifests the roles he wants, plus Mackenzie reveals details of the musical she’s created based on a closeted AFL player. Em also found an old Millsy song from his debut album that she thinks deserves to be released again. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael and his hubby Adrian answer your questions on their careers, creative and writing processes and so much more. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back-to-back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Em is off sick with a chest infection, so Michael is stepping into the hosting chair and he’s bought a very special guest along too in actor, writer and producer Maria Angelico. You’d know Maria from ‘Hating Alison Ashley’, 'Sisters', Chris Lilley’s ‘We Can Be Heroes’,  ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’ and most famously for Emsolators as Cheryl the makeup artist on Michael’s TV series ‘The Newsreader’. She’s now starring in the new Aussie black comedy  ‘Birthright’, a darkly twisted tale about a disillusioned generation and their chase for the success of their baby boomer parents. They cover off the movie, its cast and why Andrew Bolt is advertising the film for them, plus we revisit her career and get some utterly fascinating behind the scenes stories on auditioning and working on ‘We Can Be Heroes’, ‘The Newsreader’, ‘Birthright’ and more. They also discuss Maria’s favourite scenes from ‘The Newsreader’, how she’s a Millennial with Gen Z rising, Lucy Durack’s trick for a perfect picture and so much more. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael delivers a diva devoted update on Lady Gaga and Madonna, plus Em calls in to review her newest obsession ‘Off Campus’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back-to-back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ What exactly is a situationship and why did Em recently find herself in one? Good question, which Em will naturally fully explain within this episode. Then it’s onto Delta Goodrem, who is finally getting her moment in front of European audiences as she brings her diva realness to the rather problematic event that is Eurovision this year for Australia. There’s her commitment to glamour, her understanding of the bit and even some Eurovision rehearsal footage for us to review, spoiler warning, she ate and left no crumbs. Then it’s onto Em’s brand new standup show ‘Addicted to Love’, Michael has already seen it, so he is perfectly placed to ask all the right questions, from the genesis of the show, through to what to expect, why it isn’t anti-love, who the show is aimed at, and so much more. If you’re umming and ahhhing about getting tickets, this chat will get you over the line and excited for what’s to come. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop!’ the trailer for the upcoming Netflix documentary on Kylie Minogue called ‘Kylie’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' https://emrusciano.com/addicted-to-love/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Em and Michael are back in the studio with several many things to discuss, up first it’s all about the much anticipated Act III from Beyoncé. Em and Michael have a stack of theories and thoughts on when it’s coming, who will be on it, if it will be originals or covers and so much more. There’s a side quest into Em’s excitement over the upcoming ‘Masters of the Universe’ movie and lust for Skeletor, Michael’s just hopeful it’s successful enough that we get a She-Ra movie too. Then there’s the fashion industry’s most attention grabbing event, the Met Gala, which has recently been taken over by new co-chairs, Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and his wife Lauren Sanchez. Something feels off about being asked to gawk at celebs and models in one off couture while the world implodes around us, but if forced, they did love the looks served by Connor Storrie, Madonna and Sza. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael reveals the full story behind the actual desecration of sections of his upstairs and downstairs with a dose of Bali belly. *WARNING* maximum hilarious laugh out loud moments within, DON'T eat or drink while listening mmmkay. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 & a newly added 3rd show June 7th https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Back in 2013 Em was one of a selection of celebrities invited to be a part of the Celebrity Grand Prix and one of the celebs Em connected with back then was the one and only Vanessa Amorosi. Vanessa of course exploded onto the Australian music scene in 1999 with her debut ‘Have A Look’, followed by mega-hits in Australia and Europe with ‘Absolutely Everybody’ and ‘Shine.’ Inside Em and Vanessa revisit their first meeting and her performance at the Sydney Olympics opening and closing ceremonies. Em will also try to sell Vanessa on the idea of releasing a burn book album, as well as a death metal and rock album too. We also discuss her work touring and singing the hits of The Eurythmics in place of Annie Lennox with Dave Stewart, her performances at the Proms with a 100 piece orchestra in Germany, and her mad skills at arranging gospel music. They also discuss their musical inspirations, navigating the music industry, and how it affected her ability to share things on the socials. There’s also Vanessa’s love of doing jumps on her dirt bike and a sneak peek of Em and Vanessa’s duet on her hit ‘Shine’. You can watch or listen to the entire performance on our premium service Emsolation Extra. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Access BONUS eps & other exclusives with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ See Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 & a newly added 3rd show June 7th https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ It’s the interview everyone at Emsolation is still trying to process, Em’s trip to South Korea to chat with the stars of ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’, Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway. First though Em’s got all the exclusive behind the scenes gossip from before her big chat, from attending the group press conference, with bonus added footage, to what Em was doing while waiting in the foyer and why she had a ‘Where’s Wally’ book with her too. Then there’s the 5 minutes of allocated interview time that Em had with Meryl and Anne, which Em somehow managed to extend into a 7 minute plus chat, because of course she did. There’s also more bonus footage from the fan event after her chat, where Meryl spotted Em in the crowd and came over to say hello. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop!’ the return of Mother Madonna on the weekend at Coachella with Sabrina Carpenter. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back-to-back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & other exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get tickets to Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 NOW @ https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Em and Michael have finished the first draft of their musical ‘The Baroness’, which means Em has it on hand at all times, regardless of the risks of random writers or unemployed actors spotting it. Meanwhile weekend one of Coachella has come and gone and the 90s nostalgia is real enough for Em to declare her and Michael officially too old for Coachella, unless they can accommodate some very specific and hilarious tweaks. Inside they cover off everything from the 90s fashion, to the contrast between Justin Bieber and Sabrina Carpenter’s shows, and the cameos from Susan Sarandon, Will Ferrell, Billy Corgan, Vanessa Carlton, J’Lo and more. There’s rumours Mother Madge, aka Madonna is primed for this weekend too…SQUEAL! Em also needs to acknowledge how hectic her algorithm is because it’s serving up all sorts of everything thanks to her Baroness research, her love of Korean group Katseye, and Elio’s obsession over straight white men on mountain bikes wearing GoPros. Plus there’s also some love for the first ep of the final season of ‘Hacks’ and a few other recommended viewing options as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop!’ J’Lo at Coachella, there's also another contender for most unhinged dating profile EVER, plus Michael’s got a surprise ‘Okay, Stop!’ for Em with the trailer for the new movie ‘The Invite’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & other exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get tickets to Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 NOW @ https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Donna Hay is easily Australia’s most famous food stylist and cookbook author, and she’s joining us to celebrate her new 4 part series ‘Donna Hay Coastal Celebrations’, which is now streaming on Disney+. Turns out it's the perfect watch, full of stunning visuals, amazing recipes and brilliant tablescaping tips to escape the dumpster fire of the world right now for a moment. Donna is the Queen of attention to detail, so we probably should have made sure to clean our dusty side table before she arrived. As the ultimate host Donna comes bearing gifts she made herself and offers up some shortcuts and tips to make your busy life easier. Em also offers up her suggestion for Donna to revive ‘Surprise Chef’ and create a cookbook for exhausted women. We also talk about her befriending Stanley Tucci, becoming Martha Stewart, her Easter dinner plans, and she answers a series of Em’s rapid fire questions, like the one thing always in her fridge, what ingredient upgrades anything and her go-to “I can’t be bothered” meal. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael reveal all the prep behind Em’s interview with Meryl Streep and Anne Hathaway in Korea for ‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access the FULL Sealed Section, other bonus eps & exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get tickets to Em's new show 'Addicted to Love' at the Adelaide Cabaret Festival June 5 & 6 NOW @ https://cabaret.adelaidefestivalcentre.com.au/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ After what feels like a bajillion year separation, Michael is back from his husband Adrian's dream run at South by Southwest for his debut feature horror film ‘Leviticus’. Inside Michael reveals some of the behind the scenes on the success of their visit, and what being in America right now is like with the added chaos of ICE and the Government shutdown of the TSA. There’s also the developing saga of US politicians going on spring break during the airport strike, and the sneaky pictures of right-wing Congressman Lindsay Graham’s solo trip to Disney World. We do an ’Okay, Stop!’ on one of Em and Michael's most anticipated Oscar moments: Barbra Streisand’s tribute to Robert Redford. Then, strap in, because Em is calling it, she’s become a zealot for Ryan Gosling’s life changing movie ‘Project Hail Mary’ and she’s ready to give you her pitch on why you MUST see it. Finally, we dive into a few recommendations for you to add to your rotation, the brand new album from Robyn ‘Sexistential’ and also Raye’s ‘This Music May Contain Hope’, plus Em is also loving the new Steve Carell series 'Rooster'. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em’s found a new app called ‘The Blowers’ which comes with a very unique twist, plus she's off to Korea and watching the 1997 action flick 'Face/Off' again. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access the FULL Sealed Section, other bonus eps & more exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Over the weekend Em was admitted to hospital, you’ll get the full explain on what happened and why in today’s Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra. It also means she was unable to record a proper episode for this week, so while she’s at home recovering, we’ve assembled some recent Sealed Section highlights for you to enjoy. We save the best stuff for Emsolation Extra, so if you’re not already a subscriber this is the perfect way to dive in and check out some of what you’re missing out on. Inside we’ve got a sample of Em’s extended Sealed Section chat from last week with the one and only Missy Higgins, plus Em and Michael’s critique of a selection of the truly unhinged Hinge profiles and a very special performance of Savage Garden’s ‘To The Moon and Back’ from Em’s recent chat with Michael Paynter. To experience everything you’ve been missing out on, including 2 bonus episodes every week, pre-sale ticket access, discount and exclusive merch, and so much more, you can get Emsolation Extra for just $1.87 a week, or $2.50 a week for access to all our video episodes as well, just use the link above or via the Supercast website at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & other exclusives NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Most of Australia would never suspect that Em Rusciano is best friends with singer, songwriter and all-round Aussie sweetheart, Missy Higgins, but she is and now they’re coming together to talk all about it. Inside you’ll hear everything about it, from how they first met, all the way through to Missy becoming Em’s “horndog doctor”. They also discuss navigating huge success at a young age, her songwriting process and Em encouraging Missy to explore her horny album era and just how horny single women in their 40’s actually are. We also play a game of “who’s most likely” from who's most likely to skinny dip, all the way through to who’s most likely to survive a zombie apocalypse. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em takes Missy through her fashion lewks over the years, plus they sing Missy's hit ‘Ten Days’ with their mutual bestie Clare Bowditch on backing vocals and Missy sings “I Take It Back’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ Em is riding solo as Michael is off being a supportive hubby for his partner Adrian’s movie release, so we begin with a revisit to ‘Anne of Green Gables’ and an update on the success of Em’s new comedy show ‘Addicted to Love’ at the Darwin Comedy Festival. There’s also a discussion on Em’s dating life, why the option of a “Husband 2.0” is a NOPE, and the double standard around older women dating younger men. Em also does an ‘Okay, Stop!’ on the new Jessie Ware music video ‘Ride’, plus we discuss the reaction to Timothée Chalamet’s recent comments about the world of ballet and opera. We’ve also got a handful of your questions for Em to answer too including her fitness routine and more. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and her dad Vincie sit down to discuss all things F1 and the Melbourne GP plus what Em was really like as a kid. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back using the link above or via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Get new Emsolation merch for a LIMITED TIME @ https://emrusciano.store/ On Sunday Em celebrated her birthday by gathering some of her best mates together for a delightful pub meal, you’ll hear more about what went down including what it’s like to walk into a pub with Australia’s sweetheart Missy Higgins. There’s also a Delta Goodrem at Eurovision side quest from Em with stage direction and fashion suggestions thrown in too. Then the recent Actor Awards presented by SAG-AFTRA (aka the Awards formerly known as the SAGs) have thrown a spanner in Michael’s Oscar winning predictions, so he’s keen to talk through why he’s changing his picks for the big winners. Em is also doing another F1 info dump as the Melbourne Grand Prix returns this weekend. Em and her Dad Vincie have concerns about huge changes that are coming to the race. This weekend F1 moves away from petrol, to a 50-50 split between internal combustion and electric power, running on 100% sustainable fuel plus there’s new drivers & one entirely new team. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael work their way through “The Audacity File”, a collection of the most unhinged dating profiles from men on the Hinge dating app. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com We’re showing off new merch in the opening of this episode, get some divas on your chest ASAP, check out the full range at https://emrusciano.store/. To begin, Em has a review for the new Netflix film from Ben Affleck and Matt Damon called ‘The Rip’, along with more Ben and Jen thoughts. Then Michael reveals he spent Valentine’s Day seeing ‘Wuthering Heights’ with his hubby Adrian and he’s keen to talk all about that opening scene that NO ONE is talking about. Michael also checked out the new movie ‘Pillion’ that’s being called a “rom-dom-com” because it follows the BDSM relationship between the characters played by its stars, Alexander Skarsgård and Harry Melling of Harry Potter fame. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em’s been devouring Ryan Murphy’s ‘Love Story: John F. Kennedy Jr. & Carolyn Bessette’ and is keen to review it and its epic soundtrack, plus we need to talk about the Royal fallout over the Epstein files. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com It’s apparently been a secret for ages, but FINALLY it’s out, Michael Paynter is playing John Peter Farnham in the musical paying tribute to our national treasure, ‘Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical’. Together they’ll discuss how long they’ve both been sitting on this news, how the audition process went, and why this means so much to both of them. Michael is also in the midst of his ‘Great Australian Songbook Tour’ performing timeless Australian classics with some very special guests plus a live EP out now too, plus he's also a HUGE nerd when it comes to C.S. Lewis and the fictional realm of Narnia, so Em will quiz him on that too. NEW MERCH ALERT! Get new Emsolation merch NOW https://emrusciano.store Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss his fitness routine, his love of Elvis and Savage Garden & they duet on JPF’s ‘Age of Reason’, plus Michael will also sing Savage Garden’s ‘To the Moon & Back’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com Em and Michael are back in the studio and they have a LOT to cover off. First up, Em gets Michael to take us through his wins at the AACTA Awards, from all the backstage gossip, to his flawless, off the cuff speech. There’s also the after party, that lesbian thirst trap shot of Anna Torv and Sarah Snook together, and the story behind Em finally getting to meet Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin. We also check in on that recent Australian Idol S2 Reunion organised for Courtney Murphy, break down the utter joy and precision of the Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance, analyse J'Lo's "Better Than Yesterday" gym photos, and discuss the passing of James Van Der Beek. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em does a deep dive into the erotic novel ‘Lights Out’ by Navessa Allen, and the problematic men who have been hijacking the Winter Olympics. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ This week Em’s flying solo as Michael is off being a delightful plus one for his husband’s feature film debut at the Sundance Film Festival, so Em is offering up her thoughts on two of her fave topics this week. We kick off with the Grammy Awards, talking Chappell Roan’s outfit choices and the most overlooked moment of the night, with a bonus side quest thrown in on what is appropriate for a middle aged woman to wear to Laneway Festival. Then it’s time to gird your loins and prepare yourself for Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Em’s worried you don’t realise what you're in for with this gothic romance, she also wants to discuss the fake affair energy Margot and Jacob are delivering, and the elite level of farshun Margot’s rolling out for the press tour. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em has advice for men setting up dating profiles, plus more surprise TV wang, the highlights from Mariah’s Person of the Year Award & MORE! Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ If you’d told teenage Emelia that she would eventually sit down for chats with one of the stars whose posters were Blu-Tacked all over her bedroom walls, she would have lost her actual shiz. Today, Em sits down with one of her favourite singers, Mark Lizotte, a.k.a. Diesel, to discuss everything from his witchy side, to his obsession with good “stinks”. He’ll reveal what it was like being so huge in the 90’s, his mother's archiving efforts, his love of Charli XCX, his national tour and so much more, plus they duet on Diesel's hit with Jimmy Barne’s ‘Still Got a Long Way To Go’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service, Emsolation Extra, Mark reveals the behind the scenes goss on meeting and touring with Tina Turner, attending the ARIA’s in the 90’s, how he met and proposed to his wife, PLUS you get all the banter before and after Mark and Em duet on ‘Still Got a Long Way To Go’ and ‘Tip Of My Tongue’. Get 'Diesel By Request' tour info HERE Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ Back for a brand new year, Em and Michael are keen to deliver a forensic deep dive into the Beckham family drama. David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son Brooklyn released a 6 page statement this week, accusing his family of trying to sabotage his relationship with his wife.  First though, Michael’s about to head to Utah as a plus one for his husband Adrian, who’s debut feature film ‘Leviticus’ is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and Em is keen to know what's happening when they get there. There's also side quests on 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and the new Harry Styles album. There’s also much more (spoiler free) discussion needed from both Em and Michael on the continuing success of the HBO Max series ‘Heated Rivalry’.  Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael will offer up their predictions for 2026, plus they ‘Okay, Stop!’ the new video of Celine Dion revealing what’s in her handbag. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s been a HUGE year, so inside we reflect on the sheer volume of things Em and Michael achieved this year, they also talk their Xmas gift wishlist (which includes several many #TheNorthFace references *wink, wink*). There’s also AI Twilight, Michael's incredible new gig as a 'trophy wife' at Sundance, and the risks of gifting things to Em. Em has learnt much from her recent dating experiences and wants to talk on that, plus the joys of the love of friends and family, and that elusive quest for secure attachment in a world of ‘low effort’ Hinge profiles (don’t worry, the screenshots are being collected for a future stand-up show). We unpack Gwyneth Paltrow's bonkers Goop Holiday Guide, which includes a $105 candle that smells of pasta water…for reals. Then it’s time to BRING ON THE DIVAS! After debuting it last year, Michael is returning with his selection of the Top 10 Diva Moments of 2025. You’ll get the first two entrants in his Top 10 Diva Moments in this episode, but to hear numbers eight, through to one, you need to subscribe to our premium service Emsolation Extra. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our heartfelt condolences go out to the victims, their families, & all of those who have been affected in the senseless act of violence at Bondi Beach on December 14. Our thoughts are with each & every one of them. If you can donate blood, in particular O negative donations, you can find where to donate via this link https://www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centreFor more help:NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511Lifeline on 13 11 14Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800GriefLine, National Grief & Loss Support Hub on 1300 845 745, available 8am-8pm everyday.Beyond Blue on 1300 224 63613YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line on 13 92 76Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com QLife, LGBTIQ+ peer support on 1800 184 527  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em arrives in this episode with extra long locks, the planned removal of her extensions has surprisingly undergone an extra long mermaid length upgrade. Then it’s on to Em and Michael attending Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, they have feedback, plus they wanna cover everything from the merch, to their theme dressing efforts and various other highlights. Michael then reveals his exciting news, we chat his AACTA noms for 'The Newsreader', we side quest on Oprah and Tyra Banks, plus we work our way through the surprising nominations for the Golden Globes as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Jason Bateman is looking hot in his latest photo shoot, and we play Michael Sarah Paulson’s epic scene with Glenn Close from a recent ep of ‘All’s Fair’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Em and Michael are info dumping to each other on their favourite topics of the week, so we begin with Michael updating Em on Anthony Albanese’s recent wedding to his partner Jodie Haydon at the Lodge. Then Em updates Michael on the latest F1 developments and the continuing farce that is the McLaren management team's decisions. Michael drops his predictions for the Golden Globe nominations, which is also in Em’s wheelhouse of faves. Em’s been watching the final season of ‘Stranger Things’ on Netflix and offers her thoughts, and Michael is frothing out over the steamy seggs scenes in ‘Heated Rivalry’, a gay romance series on HBO Max set in the world of men’s ice hockey. In our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em updates us on her second date, they get excited about their prep for Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball on the weekend and they come up with the names and backstories for 10 random glamour shots from the 80’s. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s official, Keith Urban can no longer sit with us, especially after he accepted an invitation to perform at a private party thrown by Aussie billionaire Anthony Pratt, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Donald Trump was in attendance, as well as Gina Rinehart and Pauline Hanson, but the biggest WTF is that Keith performed Chappell Roan’s queer anthem ‘Pink Pony Club’ as part of his appearance. There are several many things Em and Michael have to say about that, as well as side questing into the Kardashians, Caitlyn Jenner and Lady Gaga. Then it’s onto their regrouping over ‘Wicked: For Good’ after Michael finally saw it over the weekend. There’s three things that left them both perplexed, all of them costume related, the first one is the sex cardigan Cynthia Erivo, aka Elphaba, wears for, and after her sex scene with Jonathan Bailey, aka Fiyero.  There’s also Jonathan’s lack of nipple exposure after said sex scene, and the delicate black see thru hood Elphaba wears as she’s trekking through the desert in the final scene. None of it makes much, if any sense, so prepare for much ridicule and analysis from Em and Michael on all of it.  Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em went on her first date and she’s ready to spill, she also needs to do an F1 in Vegas info dump, plus Em’s going to rate 10 pictures of different dogs, and decide if she would date them IF she was a dog too, because of course she is. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em’s polished introduction is back and then we dive straight into an Em-vestigation as Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop!’ the saucy trailer for Emerald Fennel’s adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ starring Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi. Expect much deep breathing and gasps and several many offers from Em to be mic’d up and commentate the entire thing when it’s released. Then it is onto Em’s review of ‘Wicked: For Good’ where we get the full rundown of Em’s trip to Singapore, from the joys of being cared for by the staff on her flight, to the efficiency of Changi Airport on arrival. As well as finding new friends in Tik Tokers Aicha Robertson and Katrina West, the shopping in Singapore, the premiere red carpet weirdness and Em’s full spoiler free review of the movie as well. In the Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss the latest on Trump, the Epstein files and Marjorie Taylor Greene turning on the president, plus we ‘Okay, Stop!’ the trailer for Alicia Silverstone and Jameela Jamil’s Netflix movie ‘A Merry Little Ex-Mas’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After the most chaotic intro EVER, it’s onto the secret Em has been keeping from Michael, she's hard launched a new profile on Feeld, the dating app for open minded individuals! Michael does the investigative work on her profile, plus she spills the tea on the 221 likes she got from a plethora of mostly younger men, even sharing photographic evidence with Michael. Em’s basically only interested in looking, but revelations have been made. Then Em reveals how a simple question and a flick of her hair at the local soccer oval on the weekend, scored her a slightly unsettling saucy note from some random dad wedged into her car door handle. They also reveal the story of a Noosa note drop Em planned but that actually never happened. Hear SOME of the content within plus get the beginnings of Em and Michael’s thoughts and feels having watched the first 3 episodes of Kim Kardashian and the divas of Ryan Murphy’s ‘All’s Fair’. The full chat is only available in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, where you’ll also hear about their fave new MUST watch TV series ‘Plur1bus’, they also watch the new footage of J’lo and Ben Affleck kissing in Venice and Em reveals some of the hectic research and prep she’s done for her upcoming ‘Wicked: For Good’ interviews in Singapore. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the brand new legal drama series from Ryan Murphy now streaming on Disney+. When the trailer for ‘All’s Fair’ dropped, Em described it as “a gay man’s wet dream”, so naturally getting the chance to chat with 4 of the actual divas from the show is Em’s wet dream too. Inside Em will chat with Sarah Paulson and Naomi Watts about everything from reminding Sarah of their meeting backstage in NY, what vocal unloading is, Naomi’s delayed gratification, who’s the best lawyer, the scripts, and a side of broken headphones for Em to deal with too. Then it’s onto Glenn Close and Niecy Nash-Betts, where Em congratulates Niecy for her Out 100 Icon of the Year Award and Glenn for having a secret bottle of maple syrup. They also talk Ryan Murphy’s love of creating complicated older women for his shows, who they’d pick as their fave lawyer and if Glenn remembers meeting Em too. Em also has a huge announcement about the upcoming ‘Wicked: For Good’ premiere in Singapore. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss Michael’s HUGE Halloween party, plus Em discovered the gay cruising app ‘Sniffies’ and she has MUCH to report. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch Em with Glenn, Niecy, Naomi and Sarah with our video episodes on our Extra extra tier via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em’s got a little intro to explain what you’re about to hear as we take you inside the echoey halls of the Paddington Uniting Church in Sydney for the launch of ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ on the actual day the book arrived in stores. Michael takes on the role of host for this event, peppering Em with questions about the book, from how it came about, to her process of writing it. There’s cameos from her publisher Tom, her Wiggles love life obsession, her dreams of writing erotic fiction, the inspiration for the book cover and her daughter Odie’s artwork within. Em also reveals how difficult it was writing the book and being so open and honest about her struggles over the last few years. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em does a proper Em-vestigation of the new Lily Allen album ‘West End Girl’ plus she’s finally watched ‘The Hunting Wives’ and is obsessed. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the video episodes via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael are back in studio and Em is now a Signal Award winning podcast host who’s side questing even before the intro is out into Michelle Obama’s brother, her ABC Conversations interview, and a recommendation for the new season of ‘The Diplomat’. Mariah’s recent appearance at the ‘Fridayz Live’ concert tour with Pitbull has caused a stir, Anthony Callea has come for Mimi over claims she mimed her performance. Em and Michael review the footage and offer their approval for her doing whatever she wants because she is Mariah Carey. There’s a Cowardly Lion from ‘Wicked For Good’ side quest, then we chat to Emsolator Erika, who actually saw Mimi’s Sydney show. Em also updates us on the trauma of recording the final chapter of the audiobook version of her ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ book, plus they listen to the very first book reviews from Emsolators Lyndall, Chelsea and Bec. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael reviews Em’s dating profile and pics, plus they Em-vestigate the Celebrity Traitors UK fart moment, the trailer for the Netflix Christmas movie ‘My Secret Santa' and Kevin Rudd’s awkward Trump moment. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Em and Michael are coming to you from inside the wardrobe of Em’s hotel room in Sydney, they’re both exhausted from the hustle and huddled around Em’s iPhone to fill you in on all that’s caught their attention this week. We begin with the shock loss of Diane Keaton and all the glorious movie moments she gave us, while also thinking about all the other iconic divas we are eventually going to have to say goodbye to. There’s also a bunch of upcoming celebrity interviews Em is scheduled to do, including this weekend with Glenn Close and Sarah Paulson for the upcoming Ryan Murphy series ‘All’s Fair’. Em reveals more details about the upcoming launch events for her new book ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’, plus she offers up more details on this weekend’s Ballroom Sessions Encore show at the Forum. Finally they wanna chat about the new images of Katy Perry and Justin Trudeau cuddling on a yacht off the coast of California and J’Lo and Ben Affleck getting back together on the red carpet. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael Em-vestigate the ‘Victoria Beckham’ doco, Em has some single life updates, plus they react to Kylie Jenner’s new video and AI actress Tilly Norwood. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the video episodes via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael are back with one of them choosing to rock up wearing a sleeveless ensemble, naturally that earns said sleeveless one a new nickname and much ridiculing of the decision to wear so little on a brisk Melbourne day. There’s an actual copy of Em’s new book ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ in the studio for Michael to show off too. Then it’s onto the shocking news that Nicole Kidman and Keith Urban have announced their divorce after 19 years together. Em and Michael have several many theories and thoughts to discuss. Then for our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, you get Em and Michael doing a deep dive of Taylor Swift’s new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ and reviewing a selection of the eye raising looks from Jean Paul Gaultier’s recent Ready to Wear show at Paris Fashion week. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Before we even get Em’s usual introduction out, Em and Michael are keen to dive deep into the chaos ushering forward from the US right now. There’s a flood of Trump controversies and the fatigue of constant outrage from every new announcement to process, plus we tackle that unhinged Autism claim as well. We also take a critical look at the pop music landscape, the pop girlies are in abundance, but who is bringing it for the pop boys? Em also reveals the 3 songs worth adding to your playlists. We discuss the highly anticipated remake of "The Bodyguard" and Em and Michael offer up their dream cast, plus we talk the recent ‘Dawson’s Creek’ reunion. They also share their profound and moving experience of visiting Uluru. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael Em-vestigate the upcoming Victoria Beckham Netflix documentary, Mariah Carey's hilarious critiques of her album cover photos and Michael's new TV series announce. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the show Em couldn’t give a toss about, but her two daughters are utterly OBSESSED with. At the time of recording, the final reveal on who Belly picked between Team Conrad or Team Jeremiah in the final episode of ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ hadn’t been broadcast. But Em has a full list of demands she’d like to see realised to satisfy her daughter's expectations of the finale anyway. Michael requests a side quest into the show’s soundtrack provider Taylor Swift, so he can discuss her latest NFL appearance. Then they side quest inside the side quest to reveal their very niche costume choices for Michael's upcoming Halloween party in Sydney. Em then provides us with a life update and reveals she’s added another special celebrity guest to the line up for her Ballroom Encore show at the Forum Melbourne on October 18. Then in our Sealed Section on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael review the Emmys and discuss their multi-generational trip to Uluru on the weekend as well. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s an actual living, breathing Aussie legend, so having her inside the Emsolation Studios is a dream come true for Em and Michael as they chat with the incomparable Rhonda Burchmore. Get ready for some serious razzle-dazzle as Rhonda spills the tea on everything from Michael’s offensive red carpet shirt, to her massive costume collection that covers her entire career (including pieces from her Sugar Babies appearance on London’s West End with Mickey Rooney and Ann Miller, and the original Mamma Mia!). Em invites herself to tour her wardrobe and encourages Rhonda to create a retrospective exhibition too. You’ll also hear her hilarious stories about tap dancing for Princess Diana, playing Sister Mary in Sister Act: The Musical, working on variety shows like The Don Lane and Mike Walsh Shows, the Tony Bartuccio Dancers and so much more. Plus Em pushes Rhonda to share her thoughts on why she's been missing from Carols by Candlelight, and commits to helping have her reinstated to the Carols line up. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em defends Selena Gomez's mum, plus we Em-vestigate the VMAs and Mariah Carey's Vanguard Medley Performance from beginning to end and review 'Wednesday' and Gaga's 'The Dead Dance'. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael have returned from their week away in Noosa writing their musical and they have several many things they wish to discuss, plus Em has been up since 4am and has come with added notes. We begin with a full deep dive into Sabrina Carpenter’s new album ‘Man’s Best Friend’, from reviewing all the tracks, discussing Colman Domingo’s drag appearance in the video for ‘Tears’, and even delivering a dramatic reading of the lyrics from Em and Michael too. Then it’s onto ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ taking over Em’s daughter’s lives. Chella is so obsessed she’s made t-shirts and even hijacked the Emsolation Facebook Group to find people to talk about it with. Em isn’t convinced it’s worth watching, but she is enjoying watching the episodes with her daughters and it’s also reminding her of her generation's obsessive love triangle from ‘Dawson’s Creek’, Dawson, Joey and Pacey. In our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael have seen both seasons of ‘Severance’ and Em has all of the theories, plus they reveal their Noosa Accords. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael are off working away on their musical, or sunning themselves on a beach, regardless they aren’t available for an episode this week. Instead Emsolation Producer Benjamin is stepping in to explain that, give you an update on ticket sales so far for Em’s Encore performance of the Ballroom Sessions at Forum Melbourne and share a sampler of Episode 2 of your perimenopause survival guide ‘Rage Against the Vagine’. You’ll also get a sneak peek of this week’s Sealed Section where Em chats with food icon Melissa Leong about her upcoming book ‘Guts’. You can get access and listen to that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the video plus get access to full videos of previous episodes and MORE back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As regular listeners to Emsolation will already know, Em Rusciano is a writer, a singer, a stand up comedian, a maximalist power Queen, a neurodivergent magic brain and a podcaster, but AS IF she's resting there. She's also in the throes of perimenopause, so why wouldn't she just add creating the ultimate perimenopause survival guide podcast series into the mix? 'Rage Against the Vagine' is that survival guide and we thought we'd share the introduction to it with all our Emsolators, just so you know what it is all about and can share it with everyone and anyone. Here's your explain on how it works:Before we dive headfirst into the chaos of perimenopause, patriarchy and medical gaslighting, this prologue is your 101 guide to Rage Against the Vagine - the six-part podcast series from Em Rusciano that’s here to help you feel less alone and a lot more informed.Think of this episode as your pre-game warm-up: what the podcast’s about, why we made it, and how it might just give you the language, clarity and validation you’ve been missing.This isn’t medical advice,  but it is a fierce, funny, and honest look at what so many of us are going through.Episode 1, You Are Not (F*cking) Alone, is already out for you to listen to, with new episodes every Monday through August and September. Rage Against the Vagine is proudly brought to you by Wotif — it’s Aussie for travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

For decades, Aussie film lovers, especially Em and Michael, devoured David Stratton’s work reviewing movies with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and the ABC, so we start this episode remembering David’s work. Michael also reveals for the very first time, what it was like to be the subject of one of their reviews with his debut film, ‘Not Suitable for Children’ starring Sarah Snook and Ryan Kwanten. Then Em reveals she had just finished a harrowing interview about her book ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ with Osher Gunsberg, who she first met on the set of ‘Australian Idol’ which ushers in a flood of flashbacks. We also get Em’s spoiler free review of the new Tom Hiddleston and Mark Hamill film ‘The Life of Chuck’ PLUS she reveals her Ballroom Sessions are returning for one night only. This time with a VERY special guest, in a much bigger venue and on a Saturday night as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael’s done the full Taylor Swift New Heights podcast so you don’t have to, Em has thoughts on Kylie’s Showgirls themed post, plus Michael reveals he hung out with ‘Wednesday’ creator Tim Burton. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This ep is chockers with glorious things for your ears (and your eyes if you’re an Extra Extra subscriber). We begin by welcoming Michael back from his break, there’s a new backdrop for him to notice, plus an update on Em’s upcoming book ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’. Em’s been feeling the rage and frantic calls to her hormone doctor were made, then it’s onto Michael’s night at the Logies, from a fit check on his outfit, to the chaos of the ceremony and the after party too. Taylor Swift has taken to her boyfriend Travis Kelce’s podcast ‘New Heights’ to announce a new album ‘The Life of a Showgirl’, so there’s much to discuss, with added commentary from our in-house Swiftie, video guy James. Em also offers up a visual explainer of everything she is holding back right now. Michael also offers up his review of Julia Garner and Josh Brolin’s new horror movie ‘Weapons’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael react to J’Lo’s concert bug incident and Victoria Beckham’s holiday photo dump, plus Em’s daughters Marchella and Odette step in to argue that ‘The Summer I Turned Pretty’ isn’t the shittest show on TV. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em is coming in solo and upping the sexy dressing ahead of Michael’s return, the visuals really MUST be seen. Em’s started promoting her upcoming book ‘Blood, Sweat & Glitter’, hence the giant promotional book cover backdrop Em is sitting in front of while filming this ep, its peak Barbra Streisand. Then it's onto the anonymous cry for help from an Emsolator whose weekend in a 5 star hotel in Sydney saw her being humiliated and shamed by the hotel, after she experienced an explosive peri-menopause period whilst asleep in her hotel bed, safe to say Em has a LOT to say. Finally it's all things Jesus Christ Superstar after the rock opera was performed by Cynthia Erivo and Adam Lambert at the Hollywood Bowl over the weekend. Emsolator Mia was there to give us a full rundown, plus our own version of Jesus, Michael Paynter, has dropped a video of his ‘Gethsemane’ performance too. Also in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, we get a FULL F1 update and things get saucy as Em offers up Em-vestigations of social media wangs from GardenwithJonny, Lewis Hamilton and Jon Hamm. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Apparently sex sells, or at least Michael’s gutters are appealing enough to help the pod secure more subscribers. So look out, as Em and Michael ask you to suggest sexy attire for them to wear in an upcoming episode. Then inspired by Michael’s gutter reveal, it’s onto the celebs revealing they are secretly fit during the week, like Sam Reid’s latest pic as ‘Anne Rice’s The Vampire Lestat’ for Season 3 of ‘Interview with the Vampire’ and the Men's Fitness cover reveal of Sasha Baron Cohen’s glow-up for Marvel’s ‘Ironheart’. Then Em reveals everything that happened when she went to the pub with her daughters and their friends for the reveal of Triple J’s Hottest 100 of Australian Songs, including her favourite moment EVER with The Veronicas. We also get side quests into Em taking to her extensions with vintage tin cutters, New Zealand’s view of Australia, Justin Trudeau and Katy Perry having dinner, Barbra Streisand dating Justin’s dad, plus Destiny’s Child reforming at Beyonce’s concert. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em offers commentary on the World Massage Championships, plus there’s an Elio update, a ‘Big Boys’ TV series review and hot hunks house cleaning chat too. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

DO NOT Listen To This Episode with Children Present! But if you just pressed play and ignored the title and this description, it’s officially your fault mmmkay. Within this episode Em (fresh from cutting her own fringe) and Michael (freshly shaved whilst also rocking a gutter revealing crop top) will be discussing a new game Em stumbled on, that apparently happened at an alternative lifestyle festival in the UK called Swingathon. The three-day event featured pole dancing, foam parties, hot tubs, mobile dungeons, and a game called b*tt-plug bingo. There’s also a new biography coming out about Gwyneth Paltrow which apparently reveals Gwyneth’s favourite Ben Affleck bedroom activity. Plus J’Lo has been accused of being a softcore p*rn artist by journalist Megyn Kelly after footage of her Spanish concert appeared online. Em and Michael will watch the video in question and decide if it’s truly worth clutching pearls over or not. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Michael’s read Em’s full ‘Blood, Sweat & Glitter’ manuscript and has a complete spoiler-free review prepared, plus he’s written the foreword for the book which also needs to be discussed. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After a fit check to start the show Michael reveals he got his first grey chest hair, this ushers in Em’s admission that she’s getting grey eyebrow hairs. Turns out the 90’s obsession with thin eyebrows and her noughties work around of microblading has delivered an annoying outcome, plus we compare and contrast Em and Michael’s beauty routines as well. There’s an update on Em’s book, then it’s onto the new Netflix game show ‘All The Sharks’ and the UK team that has piqued Em’s interest, Sarah and Dan of the aptly named ‘The Great British Bait Off’. After a deep dive on that, Em and Michael compare and contrast their differing reactions to the new Lena Dunham series ‘Too Much’, with a side quest into Em’s admission that she is actually LOVING the new season of ‘And Just Like That’. Then in our Sealed Section on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em gets Michael to give us his full review of the new ‘Superman’ movie, plus they discuss Elon Musk’s political party & MAGA’s meltdown over the Epstein files. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today Em sits down to chat with Aussie singer, songwriter, producer, performer, gamer, activist and former Eurovision contestant, Montaigne, aka Jessica Cerro about their first independent album ‘It’s Hard to Be a Fish’. It’s being described as a strange, tender epic - a record about family, survival, disconnection and the slow work of becoming whole. Em described it as looking directly into the sun and one of the most beautiful things she has ever heard. Together they discuss how the new album successfully brings together the trio of dealing with the mother wound, late-stage capitalism, and environmental catastrophe through the lens of pop music. Covering everything from the impact of intergenerational trauma, particularly from her Filipino heritage, and her decision to go no-contact with her mother, through to microdosing mushrooms, being an independent artist in today’s music industry, their Eurovision experience and so much more. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service, Emsolation Extra, Michael comes bearing gifts for Em, they discuss the new ‘Superman’ movie and Michael’s deep love of the franchise, his mum visiting the set of his partner Adrian's new movie and the Mushroom trial. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of it via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the Netflix movie that’s taken over Em’s entire personality and you better believe we are gonna be talking about it A LOT - ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’. Michael’s seen it and is ready to give his feedback too. Then after a full ‘K-Pop Demon Hunters’ gush, it’s onto Elio’s recent betrayal during a visit to the park and how it also inspired Em’s campaign against whoever created the centre seam on leggings. Plus Michael is keen to discuss the end of times that was the wedding between Amazon owner Jeff Bezos and media personality and astronaut Lauren Sanchez. The gross display of excessive wealth reportedly cost over 50 million dollars and saw over 90 private jets flying into Venice with guests like Leonardo DiCaprio, Orlando Bloom, Oprah and the Kardashians turning up for it too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It's an Emsolation episode for the ages! Em and Michael are back in the studio and we're talking all things Rom-Coms with a deep dive (and some spoilers!) into Dakota Johnson, Pedro Pascal, and Chris Evans' new movie, ‘Materialists’. What happens when Em, Michael, his husband Adrian, and his mum Jo, rock up to a screening of the 2025 edition of a rom-com? You’re about to find out as Em and Michael give you their full review, plus Em reveals why one scene in particular absolutely sent her, so much so that she posted about it on her socials. Plus, Em's shocking dental saga is about to come to a glorious conclusion, and we look at who has and hasn’t been nominated for this year's Logies, including our very own Michael. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em’s been watching Season 2 of ‘America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders’ and Michael’s husband Adrian has started filming his first feature film, a horror movie called ‘Leviticus’. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of it via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s your exclusive sampler of what’s on offer inside our Sealed Section on our premium service Emsolation Extra this week. There’s MUCH to discuss, in fact there is so much to discuss that Em and Michael have to gloss over some of it, like J’Lo’s very high cut “tuck” for her performance at World Pride. Then it’s onto Em’s latest obsession, Donald Trump’s military parade for his birthday, from how much it cost, to its lacklustre turnout, and the huge crowds who instead turned up for the “No King” protests on the same day. Then we have to cut it before we get into chatting about the situation unfolding in Los Angeles, plus Em and Michael discuss Em’s role in the new Pixar film ‘Elio’. They review the movie and talk about the premiere, as well as the realities of Em taking her son Elio to see it with her too. Finally they discuss Katy Perry’s Melbourne concert with the help of comedian Joel Creasey, plus Emsolator Hayden gives us his review of the concert and reveals what it was like being at the gay club that Katy turned up to after the show as well. You can get access and listen to all of that and MORE for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of it via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the reunion we’ve all been waiting for since they connected and cried together during the ‘Wicked’ press tour. Now, with her brand new album ‘I Forgive You’ finally available to download and stream, Em reunites with one of her personal heroes, the one and only Cynthia Erivo. Together they revisit the tears that somehow had the whole world crying (or weirdly in some cases seething with anger). There’s also chat about Cynthia’s recent Coachella performance, the elite level of her attire on the day and why the ‘Waiting to Exhale’ soundtrack is the best movie soundtrack EVER! Then it’s on to reviewing and discussing her new album ‘I Forgive You’, which Em has had an advance copy of that she’s been playing on repeat. Naturally Em’s gone deep in her analysis and review of it, MUCH to Cynthia’s utter joy, so prepare to discover layers to the album you might have missed, and hear about the inspiration and difficulty of writing and recording it. Finally Em also manages to squeeze in a quick chat about Cynthia hosting the upcoming Tony Awards and also how not ready she is to witness Cynthia and Ariana Grande take on ‘For Good’ in Wicked 2, with Cynthia offering some VERY useful advice about seeing the movie. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and her bestie Michael talk baby goats, Lady Gaga’s Tudum appearance, new season ‘Wednesday’ and ‘Hacks’, plus they dive into the controversy over Patti Lupone’s latest interview. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or watch weekly video episodes via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We begin this deep dive by analysing the recent American Music Awards hosted by Jennifer Lopez, aka J’Lo. There’s the sniff of MAGA about the entire show plus the obsession for famous women of a certain age, like J’Lo, Gloria Estefan, Gwen Stefani & Janet Jackson, to not actually age. There’s a side quest into Lindsay Lohan’s restorative juicing routine, plus all the other AMA “moments” worth reflecting. The ageless divas obsession also brings up how much women are expected to do, with a side quest into the Human Rights lawyer who recently ran and won an ultramarathon, whilst breast feeding her 6 month old baby along the route, because of course she did. Then it’s onto the problematic history of Dolce and Gabbana before we ‘Okay, Stop!’ the new D&G fragrance commercial with Theo James. Then Em gives us her one page TED talk on why it’s okay to be ogling Theo James. In our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em hilariously details how she shot her own nude photo shoot alone in her office after hours to launch her new book cover. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The whirlwind US tour won and done, Em and Michael are back on home turf at Down the Hill Studios and getting up close and personal whilst comparing bicep bulges…wait is this real life? Has this become a toxic bro podcast without us even realising it? Speaking of toxic, the Weeknd has a new movie out called ‘Hurry Up Tomorrow’, he wrote it, produced it and stars in it with Jenna Ortega. The Daily Beast called it a “feature length ego stroke of monumental hubris and the worst film of the year” so naturally Em and Michael are mad keen to discuss it and watch it. Then we’re talking sport…wait, what? Yep, only because Em is living for the fact a gay men’s group called the Bears Perth have been inundated with interstate membership requests after the NRL announced WA’s very first NRL team, the Perth Bears, perfect. There’s also side quests into Susan Boyle, Em’s upcoming book release and her residency singing with her band and friends every Monday in July at the Brunswick Ballroom, tickets are on sale NOW! Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss the Netflix comedy series ‘The Four Seasons’, the shock breakup of the Liberal-National Coalition, Chris Jenner’s face, Amy Poehler’s podcast and so much MORE! You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the whirlwind tour of the US that we’ve all been hanging out for, now it’s time for Em and Michael to drop all the details on their most eventful holiday EVER! We begin with the original reason for the tour, Em’s tour of the Pixar Studios in San Francisco for their upcoming animated film ‘Elio’, in which Em voices the character of “Female Co-Worker A”. From touring the Pixar Cafe and sampling their world famous bacon, through to meeting the women who helped create the movie and talking Australian birds and spiders with one of the movie’s animators, it was easily a lifetime achievement for Em. Then we get to hear Michael recount his side of their night on Broadway watching Sarah Snook in ‘The Picture of Dorian Gray’ and hanging with icons Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Rob Lowe, Gayle King and Jackie Weaver. There’s also dinner at Taylor Swift’s favourite Italian restaurant, and their night witnessing Andrew Scott (the hot priest from ‘Fleabag’) singing Broadway tunes and holding Chella’s hand. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss their night at Beyonce’s Cowboy Carter tour, plus there’s other bonus material too saucy for our main episode! You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Monday night Em and Michael celebrated the 2 year anniversary of Emsolation going independent by doing a live stream of the podcast. Understandably not everyone could be there for it, so we’ve assembled some of our favourite moments from the full hour of hilarity for you to enjoy. Inside Em and Michael chat about the election result and what Anthony Albanese needs to do next, and even what the future holds for the Liberal party and Peter Dutton. Em reveals her algorithm is serving her reels of slow-mo rugby men and guys in spandex doing backflips, Michael also introduced Em to the abs of former rugby player and independent politician David Pocock. They also talk about their last minute trip this week to the US and took your questions answering if they got Lady Gaga tickets and will they be doing more ‘Okay, Stop!’ segments and so much more. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael reveal all the details about why they’re off to the US and everything they plan to do while there and it’s a LOT! You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Michael Paynter is one of Em’s best friends, they’ve worked together on her music, he also has mad singing skills (best believe that he is a SING-GER!) which he’s currently showing off 8 times a week, playing Jesus in the latest version of the Andrew Lloyd Webber rock opera ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’. Together they’ll discuss his awe inspiring take on the role of Jesus, from why he chose to accept the gig, the part Mahalia Barnes played in his decision, through to the enormity of taking on this kind of role and the emotional toll it takes on him during each performance. Plus Em asks him how he prepares himself before a show and what it’s like to take on a musical like this when he’s never even acted or done musical theatre before. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael Paynter give you an extra 35 minutes where they discuss how they first met, their shared love of John Peter Farnham and both of them work their way through a bunch of hilarious and revealing rapid fire questions. Michael will also truly captivate you and prove his status as a SING-GER by singing his favourite John Farnham song ‘Burn For You’. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or watch the entire video of this conversation via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

She’s been the Beyoncé of the Rusciano household ever since she lost to Julie Goodwin on the first season of ‘Masterchef Australia’. Now the multi-talented Poh Ling Yeow is back as a judge on the new season of ‘Masterchef Australia: Back to Win’ premiering from 7.30 Monday April 28 on 10 and 10Play. Inside Poh discusses the upcoming season, how she’s navigated 2 divorces and managed to remain besties with both her ex’s, the expectations placed on women to have a career and children, and why she loves being alone. Poh also claimed before the chat that she is an actual bog witch (hence the reference in the episode title) and has so much knowledge to impart, from her experience of menopause, how she prioritises self care and managing guilt and making time to relax. So prepare to fall in love with Poh even more than you already do and to be schooled on how to be the ultimate bog witch. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss their picks for the new Catholic Pope and how it needs to be more like Drag Race, plus they reveal all the new TV series they’re consuming, including why the new season of ‘Hacks’ is disappointing Em. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Is this real life? Apparently, it is, so we begin with a discussion on how wild all the topics are that we wanna discuss this week. We side quest into Em’s favourite corner of TikTok, the developing feud between Chinese luxury goods manufacturers and the Trump administration. Then it’s onto Katy Perry and Gayle King’s 11-minute feminist statement to “take up space” on Jeff Bezos’s wang shaped rocket. We reluctantly follow that up with Peter Dutton’s attempt to highlight the housing crisis bringing his son Harry to a press conference, with disastrous results. Finally, Em and Michael review Lady Gaga’s Coachella performance before they have to run off to try and secure their tickets to see her ‘Mayhem Ball’ tour. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, you get the rest of their full Lady Gaga Coachella review, whilst they continue to try and buy their Gaga tickets, plus they tackle an Emsolation Facebook Group post about weaponised incompetence. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or listen and watch the video of our main episode via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

(CW: Discussion of miscarriage) This week, comedian, writer, and recovering lawyer Sashi Perera joins Em in the studio to reveal how she moved from being a refugee lawyer for the UN, to becoming a standup comedian. Sashi’s hilarious social media clips helped her go viral before her debut stand up show, that show then secured her a Best Newcomer nomination at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2023. She’s also the only Australian comedian featured as ‘One to Watch’ at the UK 2021 Funny Women Awards and a two-time RAW Comedy finalist. You’ll learn the value of trying something different, how Sashi flipped her career in her 30’s, the freedom of not worrying about what others think, how she shared her IVF journey and the miscarriages that came from it, dealing with anxiety and ADHD, and the process of writing her upcoming book ‘Standstill’. Then Friday in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em & Michael talk the final episode of Season 3 of ‘The White Lotus’ and watching ‘Dying For Sex’ on Disney+. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or watch our video episodes via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week comedian, TV and radio host, fashion enthusiast and actual friend of both Em and Michael, Joel Creasey joins the pod. Having seen his new standup show ‘Thanks For Being Here’ Em and Michael were determined to get Joel in to talk about his hilarious new tour and reflect on his 15 years of doing standup comedy shows. There’s reminiscing about Em and Joel’s early days of comedy gigs and their specific after show ritual, how busy Joel is and the benefits of his time working a stage musical like ‘Rocky Horror Picture Show’. They even manage to cover off their mutual love of politics and ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em allows Joel to reveal his deep love of US Politics and his teensy tiny (actually huge) obsession with one particular CNN political reporter, plus all three of them work through a specific Spicy Sunday Low Key Hot Take and surprisingly Em and Joel do not agree on the specifics AT ALL! You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or watch BOTH video episodes via the Supercast website for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘Adolescence’ is the new Netflix drama series the world is talking about. Em is terrified to watch it, but Michael wasn’t, so he offers up his review on if Em would be able to cope with it. Then Em reviews the last two episodes of ‘The White Lotus’ from that revealing confession scene in Bangkok, and that problematic threesome between the two brothers as well. Then we move onto another week of your Spicy Sunday Hot Takes starting with Emily’s low key hot take that the killing off of the character Patrick in ‘Offspring’ was the best decision Michael ever made *shock horror*. There’s also the hot takes that spoiler alerts can get in the bin and an Aperol Spritz take that inspires a revealing confession from Em. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em gives us the full, detailed review of her night seeing ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ plus the chaos of adding a journalist to your private US Government chatroom. You can sign up and listen for $1.87 a week, or watch it for $2.50 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch highlights from this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Christine Anu has been a part of our lives since the early 90’s, in fact Em forced her dad Vincie to drive her directly to Brash’s to buy her debut album ‘Stylin’ Up’ after hearing her single ‘Party’ on the radio in 1995. Today she sits down with Em to talk about her role as Hermes in Em’s favourite musical ‘Hadestown’ which is currently playing in Sydney and moves to Melbourne from May 8. Inside they’ll talk about how groundbreaking her career was in the 90’s, the toll this role takes on her after every performance, plus a side quest about one of Em’s ‘Rage and Rainbow’ vagine costumes catching Christine’s eye mid conversation. Em also talks about why you need to make the effort to see Christine in this show if you can, how much of a trailblazer she was as an Indigenous Torres Strait Islander woman dealing with the music industry in the 90’s, plus the journey she’s been on to achieve self acceptance, while navigating grief, perimenopause and so much more. It’s a deeply moving chat that’s bound to inspire you and make you love Christine even more than you already do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In her biggest backflip since she revealed her sudden love of Crocs, Em opens this episode by revealing she isn’t into surprise wang being foisted on her anymore after having surprise appendage dropped uponst her eyes by Jason Isaac’s character Timothy Ratliff in last week’s ‘White Lotus’ episode. Then Em and Michael chat about the preview screenings of the new live action remake of Disney’s ‘Snow White’. There was controversy around its production and then its release was delayed, so rumours quickly built that it was bound to be a failure, but the early reviews are raving about it, with some saying it’s Disney’s best live action adaptation ever. Finally, with Neurodivergent Celebration Week underway, Em wanted to talk about her goals around reframing how we view and talk about people who are neurodivergent in the speeches she’ll be giving about it this week. Plus we’re putting the call out to join our committee for Em's upcoming perimenopause podcast ‘Rage Against the Vagine’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em gives us the full rundown on her weekend at the F1 Grand Prix, plus we take on more of your Spicy Sunday Hot Takes including which is the superior Disney soundtrack. You can sign up and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After appearing at the ‘All About Women’ conference in Sydney, Em has found even more perimenopause experts, you can expect all of them to make an appearance on our upcoming peri pod series ‘Rage Against the Vagine’. Last week, Em totally forgot to mention she’s got a brand new book coming out in October. ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ will cover off everything that’s happened since her ‘Rage and Rainbows’ tour wrapped in 2019 and feature stuff Em hasn’t talked about before, graphic novel aspects, lists, medical info and drawings by Em’s daughter Odie too. Then there’s Em and Michael’s track by track review of Lady Gaga’s new album ‘Mayhem’ for you to enjoy, which also magically leads us into Michael’s feels around the last episode of ‘The Newsreader’ finally being broadcast on free to air TV. We also managed to slide in a quick review of Michael’s night at Billie Eilish and Em forced Michael to ask her about the F1 situation as it stands, so expect much confusion from Michael and an F1 update delivered at Em’s normal speed too. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, we talk about your latest Spicy Sunday Hot Takes like Grease 2 is better than the original, how to stack a taco and Em even argues why Frozen 2 is better than the original. You can sign up and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael’s version of the Super Bowl has been and gone and they are ready to react to all their favourite, awkward and mind-blowing moments from the Oscars. Inside you’ll hear their reaction to the moment Ariana Grande and Cynthia Erivo hit the stage to perform live, plus everything from Conan’s hosting, to their fave speeches and wins, and the weird moments that left them questioning what the hell was actually going on. Then, inspired by a post Em brought to the Emsolation group on Facebook, we’ll select some of your Spicy Sunday Hot Takes and discuss and dissect them. There’s everything from Chris Hemsworth not being that sexy, to Shrek not deserving an Oscar over Monsters Inc, Em is even inspired to defend the achievements of Beyoncé and Taylor Swift after accusations of them both being overrated. Strap yourself in, it’s gonna be a bumpy listen, even more so if you’re driving while you do that. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael spill all the secrets from Em’s weekend celebrating her birthday at Sydney Mardi Gras. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It is finally here, Em has taken control and decided we can all get together and make her essential perimenopause podcast series. ‘Rage Against the Vagine’ will happen by all of us becoming patrons of it and you can do that by buying Regina merch or just support us to help make it happen at https://emrusciano.store/ NOW! Then it’s onto Michael’s hot tips on who's going to take home an Oscar award on Monday, he’s even predicting that ‘Wicked’ can win, even though it hasn’t picked up any major awards so far. Plus Em reveals the chaos of her last minute catering scramble for Odie’s 18th birthday on the weekend. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, we discuss the latest episode of ‘The White Lotus’ and how Mike White could benefit from having a female writer on his show. You also get a full rundown of Em and Michael’s night at Kylie Minogue’s Tension show and why some fans need to calm down, PLUS ‘The Newsreader’ Game is back where Em and Michael try to read weird news headlines without laughing. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s ANOTHER exclusive sneak peek from inside our premium service Emsolation Extra with the first 10 minutes of Part Two of today’s AMA, where Emsolation Extra subscribers got to ask Michael even MORE questions about the final season of his award winning series ‘The Newsreader’. This episode does contain spoilers to season 3. To access the full 30-minute episode, plus over 175 other audio and video episodes and other perks, you need to be an Emsolation Extra subscriber. Sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and start listening right now at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

‘The White Lotus’ is back for Season 3 and Em and Michael have much to discuss, from the theme song changing, to the endless monkey cutaway shots, to all the new characters and even what appears to be a Lannister style attraction moment between the brothers. Okay that was a choice, Em is feeling weird about it, Michael not so much. Meanwhile there's drama in the BeyHive around the price gouging for tickets to Beyoncé’s upcoming Cowboy Carter tour and Em and Michael are LIVING for Lady Gaga’s new single ‘Abracadabra’ so they both deserve a full debrief. Then, inspired by the response to our Dr Stacy Sims episode, Em is determined to get her perimenopause podcast underway and reveals how you can make it happen, plus we touch on Kendrick Lamar’s Super Bowl Half-time performance. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss the Netflix series ‘Apple Cider Vinegar’, their prep for Mardi Gras in Sydney and Kylie Minogue live in Melbourne, plus they pick their all time favourite Kylie songs. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Here’s your exclusive sneak peek from inside our premium service Emsolation Extra with the first 16 minutes of today’s AMA, where Emsolation Extra subscribers got to ask Michael questions about the final season of his award winning series ‘The Newsreader’. This episode does contain spoilers to season 3. To access the full 32-minute episode, plus over 170 other audio and video episodes and other perks, you need to be an Emsolation Extra subscriber. Sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and start listening right now at emsolation.supercast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This is the episode that we hope might go some way to helping you change your life. If you’re a regular listener of Emsolation, you’ll know Em is deep in the throes of perimenopause and judging by the flood of DM’s and comments she gets whenever she mentions it, she is definitely not alone. There’s a thirst for knowledge which is why Em has decided to get an expert in, her name is Dr Stacy Sims, she’s an international exercise physiologist and nutrition scientist ​with an MSc and PhD, who is on a mission to help us ​better understand the nuances of ​the female body, so you can ​build strength and longevity, she’s also in perimenopause. Inspired by the appalling lack of ​research done specifically on women in regards to ​exercise, nutrition, and medicine, Dr Stacy wrote the books ‘ROAR’ and ‘Next Level’ and created her TEDx talk ‘Women Are Not Small Men’. Dr Stacy specialises in how our bodies needs change over our lifetime, and how exercise, nutrition and medicine can help us deal with the impacts of perimenopause and menopause. This is the episode that has the power to change your life and give you the tools to improve your mental and physical health now, so grab a pen and get listening. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em sits down and answers the 10 most burning questions you have about her health and fitness transformation over the last year. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

All this week we’re celebrating the arrival of the final season of ‘The Newsreader’ having dropped in Australia, by getting the show’s creator, writer, producer AND Em’s best friend since they were 11, Michael Lucas to chat about it. In an Emsolation exclusive, on Tuesday we gave you our chat with Anna Torv, who plays Helen Norville, today we give you the other half of the ‘The Newsreader’s' dynamic duo, Dale Jennings, aka Sam Reid. Inside Em and Michael chat with Sam about the final season and ask him your questions, covering everything from if Sam realised how beloved the character of Dale would become, right thru to how difficult is it to switch between playing Dale in ‘The Newsreader’ and Lestat in ‘Interview with the Vampire’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra Sam gives us the one piece of advice he’d give Dale if he could, plus he answers a stack of your questions about his role on ‘Interview with the Vampire’ too. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch both of these special ‘The Newsreader’ episodes in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast & you can catch the entire 6 episode final season of ‘The Newsreader’ now streaming on ABC iView. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The final season of ‘The Newsreader’ has dropped in Australia, so why wouldn’t we get the show’s creator, writer, producer AND Em’s best friend since they were 11, Michael Lucas to chat about it. In an Emsolation exclusive, we’ve also got the 2 stars of the series on the pod this week, starting with the one and only Anna Torv, who brings the character of Helen Norville to life. Anna sits down to chat with Em and Michael to talk about everything from what it’s like to work with Michael, to why Em has never invited Anna onto the podcast before. Then she answers your questions which cover everything from Anna’s favourite scene, to who she would marry, kiss or avoid between her characters of Helen of ‘The Newsreader’, Dr Wendy Carr from ‘Mindhunter’ or Olivia Dunham from ‘Fringe’. There’s also lots of behind the scenes goss from the series, plus spoiler free teasers for some of the big scenes coming up in the final season. Then on Thursday, Em and Michael have the ONLY sit down chat with Anna’s co-star, Sam Reid, who brings Dale Jennings to life, as well as Lestat in ‘Interview with the Vampire’. He’ll join us to chat about the final season of ‘The Newsreader’ and answer your questions too. Catch the entire 6 episode final season of ‘The Newsreader’ now streaming on ABC iView. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode is utter chaos, Michael joins us from Queensland, so of course he stuffed up the time difference, then we had a bajillion and 7 technical issues. You’ll hear what Michael was doing instead of joining us, and experience the full chaos of Em and Michael trying to hear each other and right their technical wrongs together. Once all that’s sorted, it is onto the nominees for the Razzies for worst movies of the year, from ‘Madame Web’ and’ Joker: Folie a Deux’, all the way through to’ Borderland’ and ‘Megalopolis’. There’s a quick visit into the Oscar noms and much chat around why ‘Wicked’ deserves more accolades than the 13 nominations that ‘Emilia Perez’ has secured. We also get a full update on Elio’s birthday celebrations, plus Elio’s first day at primary school is next week, so Em is naturally deep in her feels about what the future holds for him. Finally, Lady Gaga dropped her teaser for a brand new album called ‘Mayhem’ so naturally we need chats around that too. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em grills Michael about what is happening in the final season of his critically acclaimed TV series ‘The Newsreader’. We also delve into the latest in the Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni lawsuits, plus Em reviews the must see Oscar nominated animated film ‘Wild Robot’ and what is up with Madonna’s whiteboard insta share? You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This episode begins with an update on Em’s hormones as well as a full explain on why they’ve been out of control lately. Then it’s on to chastising the 3 gay men Em works with for NOT noticing she had her Gucci necklace on backwards during last week's episode. We also come bearing gifts, in the form of giving props to an Emsolator who actually gifted Em that saucy 2025 calendar that Chad Michael Murray stripped off for, huzzah! After that we need to hand over to Michael for all the “highlights” from the Inauguration of Donald Trump as the 47th President of the USA on Tuesday. There’s Melania’s outfit and hat ensemble to reflect, Carrie Underwood’s music not working, Hillary laughing at Trump renaming the Gulf of Mexico and so much more. Finally, Em and Michael are back at the gym and they’ve noticed a HUGE change in the clientele since they first started doing gym visits in the late 90’s that needs to be talked about. Then in our Sealed Section on our premium service, Emsolation Extra, Em & Michaell talk Cher’s autobiography, try to name the dragons from the ‘Fourth Wing’ book series & discuss if the Oscars will even happen this year after the LA fires. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at https://emsolation.supercast.com/ & don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em’s got a bone that needs picking & that bone belongs to Michael, but before the picking can begin, Em & Michael are sport! Yes they’ve been to the tennis, apparently unlocking Em’s newest skill as a tennis commentator, naturally a full demo of said skills is included. Then it’s onto the bone picking over Michael’s recommendation for Em to watch Demi Moore’s movie ‘The Substance’. Em also has props for Nikki Glaser’s hosting of the Golden Globes and Em and Michael make their predictions for the Oscars too. Then it’s onto Carrie Underwood agreeing to sing at Trump’s inauguration, Donald’s threats to Greenland and Canada and his plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico. We also need to cover off the unhinged billionaires like Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg, with a side quest into the brilliance of the seating plan for Jimmy Carter’s funeral. Finally there’s a news story out of Italy that had Em cackling and she can’t wait to read it to Michael and show off a bunch of flamboyant photographic evidence to accompany it as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode the part of Em Rusciano will be played by a hollow shell of a woman on the verge of collapse, mmmkay? Once we’ve acknowledged that and the end of Em’s Outgrown tour, we need to move on to the disturbing reaction to the murder of Healthcare CEO Brian Thompson. His alleged killer, Luigi Mangione is being lusted over & celebrated with glowing comments & deep dives into his thirst trap pics, especially in the gay community. This all sits uneasily in Em’s ethics place so we’ll discuss the reaction and what it all means. After that it’s onto the Golden Globe noms, ‘The Bear’ is once again nominated for best comedy, Jon M Chu didn’t get a nomination as best director for ‘Wicked’ and there’s a bunch of other weird stuff to discuss too. Then after a quick visit to Beyonce’s mum Tina Knowles saying she was hacked after double tapping posts about those Jay-Z allegations, we need to step through Michael’s choice of the Top Ten Diva Moments of 2024. Well, we do number 10 in this episode, but if you wanna hear who made it in at number 9, all the way through to the ultimate Number 1, you’ll need to be a member of our premium service, Emsolation Extra. You can sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Em and Michael have a special guest on the pod this week, Em’s youngest Elio is making an appearance to give us his review of Moana 2 and also to give his Mum the right to swear as much as she likes. Then we get an update on Michael’s whirlwind visit to New York for his International Emmy nomination, followed by Em and Michael’s night out together once he returned at Rob Mills Jon Bon Jovi (don’t call it a tribute show) concert.Then we need to deal with the hellscape that is going on inside Em’s mouth and the total lack of interest her dental surgery has for her infected wisdom teeth and unfinished root canal. Fold that into the fact that Em is also counting down the final days till her final Outgrown arena spectacular, you’ll understand why Em is focussing on everyone that’s coming and not sweating the bajillion small things going on behind the scenes. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael answer your Ask Me Anything questions, including casting queer roles with queer actors, memory wipes to revisit their fave movies, and much needed advice on hooking up with the former high school crush who’s now an award winning adult movie star. Sign up to our 7-day FREE trial and listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for $2.30 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch highlights from this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week Em and Michael are sitting down with one of Em’s besties, Zambian-born Australian journalist, historian, author and filmmaker Santilla Chingaipe, for an eye opening chat about her new book that is rewriting the history of this country. Recognised by the United Nations in 2019 as one of the most influential people of African descent in the world, Santilla has spent the last 7 years researching and writing her debut non fiction book ‘Black Convicts’ which is in stores now. ‘Black Convicts’ builds on the research Santilla did for her critically acclaimed and award-winning documentary ‘Our African Roots’which is still streaming on SBS On Demand. It is fascinating to hear how colonial record keepers white washed parts of our history, silencing the lives of people like David Stuurman, a revered South African chief transported for anti-colonial insurrection; John Caesar, who became Australia’s first bushranger; Billy Blue, the stylishly dressed ferryman who gave his name to Sydney’s Blues Point; and William Cuffay, a prominent London Chartist who led the development of Australia’s labour movement. ‘Black Convicts’ is bound to change the way we think about who we are, buy your copy here https://shorturl.at/Jjk2V. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and her eldest Marchella review the new Netflix Christmas offering ‘Hot Frosty’ and answer your AMA questions. Sign up to listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch highlights from this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hannah Diviney is a writer, disability advocate, actress, screenwriter, author and media personality. Her disability advocacy has garnered global attention thanks to both a viral petition encouraging Disney to create a disabled Disney Princess and a successful campaign encouraging both Lizzo and Beyonce to change ableist lyrics. As if that wasn't enough, she also made television history as the first disabled person in Australia to do a sex scene on television in the SBS series, ‘Latecomers’ and she’s joining Em to talk about some of those things plus her feature film debut in the new dark comedy ‘Audrey’. Together they’ll discuss what it was like to see Marissa Bode as the first disabled actor to play the role of Nessarose in ‘Wicked’ and then interview her afterwards as well. We’ll also talk about what it's like to be in her first feature film, how she secured the role and even how the script was changed to reflect her abilities as well. Hannah is utterly hilarious as well and they both connect over their shared love of awkward conversations and Em’s belief that Hannah needs to get her sit down comedy career underway as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael review their Glicked weekend seeing Gladiator 2 and Wicked and give their final reviews. Sign up to listen for $1.73 a week, or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch highlights from this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re giving you part two of a very special audio only episode taking you behind the scenes of Em’s ground breaking Outgrown Tour, as producer Ben talks to some of the creatives who helped Em bring her show to life. In episode two you’ll meet the show's set designer, Kitiya Palaskas and hear everything from how Em first approached her about doing the set for the tour, to what it was like to have to wait until her Palais show to actually see all her flower work on stage and experience the full show, plus we get her side of the story of getting that call from Lucy saying they needed a new set when everything went missing. We also chat to costume designer Tamara Keane about Em’s brief and the making of all the incredible outfits Em wears on stage. Then finally we talk to production manager and musical director Ezekiel Fenn about creating the beautiful theme music for Outgrown with Em, what happened when the set went missing before the Ballarat show and so much more. Em’s final performance of her Outgrown Tour is the Arena Spectacular at Margaret Court Arena, Saturday December 7, get tickets from just $50 here https://www.frontiertouring.com/emrusciano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today we’re giving you a very special audio only episode from inside our premium service Emsolation Extra. Taking you behind the scenes of Em’s ground breaking Outgrown Tour, as producer Ben talks to some of the creatives who helped Em bring her show to life. In episode one you’ll meet the show's director, Anna Piper Scott and hear everything from how she first met Em, when Em first approached her to help direct the show, to what role a director plays, what it was like to have to wait until her Palais show to actually see the full show and even the one thing that Anna appreciates about Em, that most people wouldn’t even know about. Then we’ll chat with tour manager Lucy Gransbury about how she first met Em, when she joined the Outgrown tour, what happened when the set went missing before the Ballarat show, plus what it’s like to appear on stage as Menopausia and so much more. In part two, dropping next week, we’ll chat to production manager and musical director Ezekiel Fenn, costume designer Tamara Keane and set designer Kitiya Palaskas. Em’s final performance of her Outgrown Tour is the Arena Spectacular at Margaret Court Arena, Saturday December 7, get tickets from just $50 here https://www.frontiertouring.com/emrusciano Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s the moment SOME of us thought would never happen, and that some of us is Em, because AS IF this would ever happen! How could it be possible that Em would get to sit across from Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande, two sing-gers, and the leads of the new movie version of her all time favourite musical Wicked? Somehow, Em not only got to do chats with Cynthia and Ariana, who play Elphaba & Glinda in the movie, but also Marissa Bode who plays Elphaba’s sister Nessarose, and Ethan Slater, who’s Ariana Grande’s boyfriend and also appears in the film as the lovable munchkin Boq. Watch or listen as Em keeps Cynthia and Ariana entertained throughout their chat, from informing them of the neurodivergent love of the musical, to giving them props for the final result and so much more. Then there’s Em’s chat with Marissa and Ethan, where they reveal how they found out they were cast in the Wicked movie and a heap of other stuff too. It is the ultimate must watch before the movie drops November 21. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service, Emsolation ExtraThen in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em drops all the behind the scenes happenings as Michael peppers her with questions from her weekend at the Wicked movie premiere in Sydney. There's also some US Election chat and a review of Titanique The Musical which Em and Chella also saw while in Sydney. Sign up to listen, or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel athttps://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s an Emsolation first, Em’s long term friend and fellow comedian, Joel Creasey, has finally been invited on the pod. The occasion? The upcoming Wicked movie premiere in Sydney, where they’ll both be seeing the film AND interviewing the stars as part of the Australian press tour. If you’re a regular of the pod, you’ll already know of Em’s deep love for the Wicked musical, Joel shares that love, in fact, he’s pretty sure he’s seen the musical around 300 times. Together we’ll get an update on Joel’s recent proposal from his partner Jack, then it’s on to the business of all things Wicked. Prepare yourself for a deep dive into everything they’ve hyper focussed over, from when Joel first saw Wicked and the impact it had on him, to the behind the scenes goss from the cast and crew. Joel even tries to prove his love of Elphaba in a game with Em trying to name all the peeps that have played the role on Broadway. It’s the perfect taster in the lead up to the release of the movie, so settle in for all things Elphaba and Glinda and Wicked inside your ears. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em & Michael offer up final thoughts & make their predictions for the US election, plus we chat new Lady Gaga music & the upcoming ‘Wicked’ movie premiere & press junket. Sign up to listen, or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel athttps://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It’s role reversal time as Em steps into the ep fresh from chairing a staff meeting, while Michael turns up unhinged, unslept and agitated, huzzah! We find out why Michael is feeling such to begin. Then it's on to Lidia Thorpe’s confrontation with King Charles and why we think it was an inspiring and refreshing thing to witness. We follow that with more US politics chat, from Trump dancing at a Town hall for 35 minutes, to Elon Musk giving away a million dollars to right wing registered voters in US swing states, there’s a lot of horrifying updates to cover. Finally, Em is officially adopting ‘Agatha All Along’ as her personality and she’s mad keen to convince Michael to get over his Marvel aversion, and dive right in. We also get some astrology, manifestation and curse chat, plus the lowdown on Elio’s demands for Chellas upcoming birthday party, and Em’s MRI is approaching, so the hair extensions are about to be removed. . Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em’s convinced that Hollywood actor and all round nice guy, Andrew Garfield is secretly a f-boy and she’s got all the evidence to prove it. Sign up to listen, or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The invite to end all invites has landed in Em’s inbox and it is confirmed, Em is off to the Australian premiere of the new ‘Wicked’ movie in Sydney. She’s also hitting up the press junket and hoping she gets to chat with her actual hero Cynthia Erivo, as well as Ariana Grande and Jeff Goldblum. Inside you’ll get to hear Em’s plan of attack, plus outfit explains for both her interview and red carpet appearance and so much more. Then, as society slowly comes around to the idea that middle age women are an untapped resource worth catering to, we’ve found two new things targeted at women over 40 worthy of your attention. The first is a full review of the new Netflix movie ‘Lonely Planet’ where Laura Dern and Liam Hemsworth have a passionate affair whilst on a writer's retreat. Then it’s onto the new book ‘All Fours’ from Miranda July, which is part absurd entertainment, part tender reinvention of the sexual, romantic and domestic life of a 45-year-old female artist. I mean, what could there possibly be in this book that Em might connect with? Everyone who’s anyone has recommended ‘All Fours' to Em, and having finally read it she’s now recommending it to everyone too, from perimenopausal peeps to your partner, this book is worth your time. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael ‘Okay, Stop’ the trailer for Nicole Kidman’s upcoming movie ‘Babygirl’, and the upcoming Martha Stewart doco ‘Martha’. Sign up to listen or watch it for under $3 a week at emsolation.supercast.com and don’t forget you can watch this episode in full maximalist colour on our YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/@emsolationpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

CW // discussion of stroke symptoms Em has never been afraid to roll around in the dark stuff of life, today we are coming in dry, so grab your ankles Australia, because this story isn’t anything you could anticipate and there’s a lot to process. Em is joining us this week with an update from an incident that happened to her over the weekend which culminated in Em making frantic calls from the side of the road and her husband Scott calling an ambulance to come and help her. Having typed out over 1000 words at 1am last night so she could unpack the incident, Em will read it all out as is, so we get her full train of thought and feels on the moment as she relives it. We follow that up by chatting to our special guest, Sydney based actor, writer, producer and director Xavier Coy, who worked with Michael as a writer on ‘5 Bedrooms’. Xavier has just finished writing his new book which is a deeply personal and insightful look into the complexities of living with bipolar disorder called ‘Living With Bipolar’. It’s a beautifully illustrated book designed to challenge stereotypes around bipolar disorder and provide a clearer understanding of this widely misunderstood mental health condition. Together Em and Michael will chat with Xavier about how the book came about, what has happened for him since his diagnosis and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices