Emsolation

Em Rusciano

Join multi-media maven Em Rusciano—writer, singer, comedian, producer, podcast princess, and disability advocate—and her best friend of 30 years, award-winning screenwriter Michael Lucas (Offspring, Party Tricks, Rosehaven, The Newsreader), each week for an unpredictable mix of deeply personal anecdotes, obsessive pop culture dissections, and truly unhinged movie and TV reviews. If you’re after a show full of humour, heart, and hot takes, we’ve got good news for you!

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S7 · E36
Wednesday · 31 min
Men of Australia, We Need to Talk
WATCH all our video eps & get other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ (CONTENT WARNING: References to DV & SA from 19.00 to 25.50) We begin with a swift round of updates on the Beckham family feud escalating at Paris Fashion Week and Dua Lipa, Nicole Kidman and Pedro Pascal serving front row cuteness at the Chanel runway. After that it’s onto Andrew Garfield impressing Em enough on Amy Poehler's ‘Good Hang’ podcast that he’s off her shitlist, then it’s onto Beyoncé releasing pics on the weekend looking ultra fit. The Beyhive are taking it as a sign that her much rumoured rock album is close to being announced, with some commentators saying things like “when Mama comes out in a size 4, you about to be poor”. There’s also side quests into the ‘Twilight’ book turning 21 and Elio recently discovering how to flip the bird. Then Em and Michael are also keen to talk about the barrage of violence that keeps increasing towards women, with stories like the Cornell 7, and the prominent Aussie fitness expert charged with domestic violence this week. Once again the onus is falling on women to speak up and Em is keen to know what the men in our lives are saying or doing about it, because the algorithm definitely isn’t sharing any of the outrage and anger that women are currently feeling with the average straight man. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael will ‘Okay, Stop!’ that steamy viral video of Jonathan Bailey recording his role as Dracula for a new Audible series, plus there's more dating life research to reveal, and Michael's upcoming Halloween party to discuss 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
S7 · E35
September 30 · 31 min
Taylor Swift’s Encore, Kylie’s Halftime Show & Madonna’s VMAs
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
S7 · E34
September 16 · 30 min
Em’s Final Shows, The Emmys, Miley, Raye, Dannii & Nat Bass
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
S7 · E33
September 9 · 39 min
Em’s Weekend, The Monza GP & Michael’s Oscar Tips
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
S7 · E32
September 2 · 4 min
Holiday Em’s Sealed Section Sampler
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
S7 · E31
August 26 · 40 min
We Will Always Love Dolly, Our Full Baroness Debrief & Pre-Tour Chaos
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
S7 · E30
August 12 · 35 min
Studio Upgrades, Shenzhen’s 24 Hour Spa Mecca & The Baroness Workshop
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
S7 · E29
August 5 · 39 min
Our New Studio, The Odyssey vs MAGA & We ‘Okay, Stop’ the Wicker Trailer
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
S7 · E28
July 29 · 42 min
Em’s Viral TikTok Response, Plus ‘Ransom Canyon’, ‘Rivals’ & More
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
S7 · E27
July 22 · 33 min
Em’s Dating Era Returns & Reviewing ‘The Odyssey’
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
S7 · E26
July 15 · 32 min
Notable Passings, Em’s Dating Era Ends & Side Quests
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
S7 · E25
July 8 · 28 min
Em & Michael’s Deep Dive Into Madonna’s Confessions II
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
S7 · E24
July 1 · 33 min
Em & Michael’s Ultimate Madonna Celebration
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
S7 · E23
June 24 · 38 min
UK & Aussie Politics, The D.C.C. S3 & ‘Leviticus’
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
S7 · E22
June 17 · 33 min
Laminating Your Ex’s Red Flags, The Socceroos & J’Lo’s ‘Office Romance'
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
S7 · E21
June 10 · 46 min
In Conversation with Adrian Chiarella & Joe Bird of ‘Leviticus’
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
S7 · E20
June 3 · 28 min
Moon Manifesting, Em Joins a Cult, ‘Backrooms’ & ‘Obsession’
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
S7 · E19
May 27 · 49 min
An Intervention, the ‘Kylie’ Doco, David Pocock & ‘Waitress the Musical’
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
S7 · E18
May 20 · 48 min
In Conversation with Maria Angelico
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
S7 · E17
May 13 · 39 min
Situationships, Delta Goodrem’s Diva Era & Em’s Brand New Tour
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

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