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Emsolation

by Em Rusciano · English · Society & Culture

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

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest: 14 Oct 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

14 Oct 2026 · 28 minNew

Kelly Clarkson’s Viral Bird Drama, CPAC Chaos & Reviewing ‘Kill Jackie’

WATCH all our video eps & get other exclusive perks with Emsolation Extra @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ We open this week’s episode with a shoutout to Em’s eldest Marchella for not gifting her tickets to see Olivia Dean live, by getting her the perfect merch for her to wear on the pod. Michael’s also coming in with bare feet after underestimating the amount of rain falling on his way in and as a result offered up a free perve for Wikifeet fans. Em and Michael also reveal they hit up a gay club again on the weekend surrounding themselves with their fave drag queens, older gay men and…

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S7 · E36 · 7 Oct 2026 · 32 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…
S7 · E35 · 30 Sep 2026 · 32 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…
S7 · E34 · 16 Sep 2026 · 31 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…
S7 · E33 · 9 Sep 2026 · 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…
S7 · E32 · 2 Sep 2026 · 5 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…
S7 · E31 · 26 Aug 2026 · 41 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…
S7 · E30 · 12 Aug 2026 · 36 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…
S7 · E29 · 5 Aug 2026 · 40 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…
S7 · E28 · 29 Jul 2026 · 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.…
S7 · E27 · 22 Jul 2026 · 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…
S7 · E26 · 15 Jul 2026 · 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…
S7 · E25 · 8 Jul 2026 · 29 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…
S7 · E24 · 1 Jul 2026 · 34 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…
S7 · E23 · 24 Jun 2026 · 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…
S7 · E22 · 17 Jun 2026 · 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…
S7 · E21 · 10 Jun 2026 · 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…
S7 · E20 · 3 Jun 2026 · 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…
S7 · E19 · 27 May 2026 · 50 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…
S7 · E18 · 20 May 2026 · 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…
S7 · E17 · 13 May 2026 · 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.…
S7 · E16 · 6 May 2026 · 31 min
Our Beyoncé Act III Predictions, Masters of the Universe & The Met Gala
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…
S7 · E15 · 29 Apr 2026 · 37 min
In Conversation with Vanessa Amorosi
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…
S7 · E15 · 21 Apr 2026 · 42 min
In Conversation with Meryl Streep & Anne Hathaway
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,…
S7 · E13 · 15 Apr 2026 · 28 min
The Baroness, Coachella, Katseye & Hacks
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…
S7 · E12 · 8 Apr 2026 · 36 min
In Conversation with Donna Hay
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,…
S7 · E11 · 1 Apr 2026 · 43 min
Michael’s US Trip, Barbra’s Oscar Tribute & Project Hail Mary
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…
S7 · E10 · 25 Mar 2026 · 35 min
The Sealed Section Unlocked
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…
S7 · E9 · 18 Mar 2026 · 44 min
In Conversation with Missy Higgins Part One
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…
S7 · E8 · 11 Mar 2026 · 35 min
Dating Dont's, Reviewing Jessie Ware, Timothée Chalamet & Nude Pottery
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…

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Emsolation is a English society & culture podcast from Em Rusciano. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Em Rusciano
Language: English
Category: Society & Culture
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 36 min
Latest episode: 14 Oct 2026
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