Emsolation

Em Rusciano
Emsolation
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    In Conversation with Vanessa Amorosi

    29/04/2026 | 37 mins.
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    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.

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    In Conversation with Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway

    21/04/2026 | 41 mins.
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    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.

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    The Baroness, Coachella, Katseye & Hacks

    15/04/2026 | 27 mins.
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    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’.

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    In Conversation with Donna Hay

    08/04/2026 | 36 mins.
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    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’.

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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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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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