Emsolation

Em Rusciano
Emsolation
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    Michael’s US Trip, Barbra’s Oscar Tribute & Project Hail Mary

    01/04/2026 | 43 mins.
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    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.

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    The Sealed Section Unlocked

    25/03/2026 | 35 mins.
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    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
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    In Conversation with Missy Higgins Part One

    18/03/2026 | 44 mins.
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    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’.

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    Dating Dont's, Reviewing Jessie Ware, Timothée Chalamet & Nude Pottery

    11/03/2026 | 34 mins.
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    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.

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    F1’s Hybrid Era, Delta’s Eurovision Gig & Our Oscar Predictions

    04/03/2026 | 35 mins.
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    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.

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About Emsolation

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! We should also warn you: Emsolation isn’t just a podcast—it’s a community. A place where listeners feel seen, heard, and thoroughly entertained. Welcome to the family! We’re so happy you’re here. You’re now an official Emsolator.
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