Emsolation
Episodes
Em’s Dating Lessons, Goop Gifts & the Top 10 Diva Moments of 2025
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
BONDI
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, Gaga, Michael’s Breaking News, & the Golden Globe Noms
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Em arrives in this episode with extra long locks, the planned removal of her extensions has surprisingly undergone an extra long mermaid length upgrad...
Albo’s Wedding, McLaren’s F1 Blunder, Our Golden Globe Predictions & MORE!
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Albanes...
Keith Urban's Mar-a-Lago Fail & That Wicked "Sex Cardigan"
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 bill...
Em-vestigating ‘Wuthering Heights’ & Reviewing ‘Wicked: For Good’
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Emeral...
Filling Holes *No Actual Holes Filled
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In Conversation with Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts & Naomi Watts
05 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Sydney ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ Book Launch
29 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Mariah’s Sydney Show & Your ‘Blood, Sweat & Glitter’ Reviews
22 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 O...
Diane Keaton’s Legacy, Em’s Celeb Interviews & Katy Perry with Justin Trudeau
15 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 huddl...
Nicole Kidman’s Divorce, Taylor’s The Life of a Showgirl & Gaultier’s Fashion Fail
08 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
Trump’s Misinformation, Pop Divas Dominate & Experiencing Uluru
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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’...
The Summer I Turned Pretty Finale & A New Ballroom Encore Guest Reveal
17 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 Be...
In Conversation with Rhonda Burchmore
10 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 wi...
Emsolation Reviews Sabrina Carpenter's 'Man's Best Friend' & 'The Summer I Turned Pretty'
03 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
A Ballroom Encore Ticket Update & a RATV Sampler
27 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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. I...
Emsolation Welcomes: Rage Against The Vagine
21 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
As regular listeners to Emsolation will already know, Em Rusciano is a writer, a singer, a stand up comedian, a maximalist power Queen, a neurodiverge...
David Stratton, Aus Idol Chats, ‘The Life of Chuck’ & Em’s Ballroom is Back!
20 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For decades, Aussie film lovers, especially Em and Michael, devoured David Stratton’s work reviewing movies with Margaret Pomeranz on SBS and the AB...
Peri Rage, Michael’s Logies, Taylor’s Showgirl & Reviewing ‘Weapons’
13 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Being Barbra, Hotel Period Horror Story & Jesus Christ Superstar
06 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Sex Sells, Secretly Ripped Celebs & The Hottest 100
30 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Swingathon, Gwyneth's Love of Tea Bags & Michael’s Got Gutters For Days!
23 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 f...
‘All The Sharks’, Lena Dunham’s ‘Too Much’ & Em’s Eyebrow Fail
16 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 eyebro...
In Conversation with Montaigne
09 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Today Em sits down to chat with Aussie singer, songwriter, producer, performer, gamer, activist and former Eurovision contestant, Montaigne, aka Jessi...
K-Pop Demon Hunters, Em’s Legging Vendetta & Bezos' 50 Million Dollar Wedding
08 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Our ‘Materialists’ Review, Em’s Dental Drama & Logies Noms
25 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 spoile...
A Sealed Section Sampler - Elon, Trump, Katy Perry & the ‘Elio’ Premiere
18 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 di...
In Conversation with Cynthia Erivo
05 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 al...
J’Lo, the AMAs & Theo James' Dolce & Gabbana Ad: An Emsolation Deep Dive
28 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 enti...
The Weeknd's Ego Trip, Perth Bears Confusion & Em's Ballroom Bliss!
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 b...
Em's Pixar Tour & A-List Celebrity Hangs
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
Our 2 Year Anniversary Live Stream Highlights
07 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
On Monday night Em and Michael celebrated the 2 year anniversary of Emsolation going independent by doing a live stream of the podcast. Understandably...
In Conversation with Michael Paynter
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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-...
In Conversation with (Bog Witch) Poh Ling Yeow
23 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 mu...
Katy Perry in Space, Peter Dutton’s Housing & Lady Gaga’s Coachella Performance
16 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In Conversation with Sashi Perera
09 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
(CW: Discussion of miscarriage) This week, comedian, writer, and recovering lawyer Sashi Perera joins Em in the studio to reveal how she moved from b...
In Conversation with Joel Creasey
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Adolescence, The White Lotus & Your Spicy Patrick from Offspring Hot Take
26 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘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 r...
In Conversation with Christine Anu
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 debu...
Surprise Wang, Snow White & ND Celebration Week
19 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 o...
Em’s Book, Lady Gaga’s Mayhem, The Newsreader Finishes & an F1 Update
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
The Oscars & Your Spicy Sunday Hot Takes
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fr...
Perimenopause Podcast Merch, Our Oscar Picks & Odie’s 18th
26 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
SNEAK PEEK: Ask Michael Anything About ‘The Newsreader’ Part Two
24 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 E...
White Lotus S3 & a Perimenopause Podcast Proposal
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
‘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,...
SNEAK PEEK: Ask Michael Anything About ‘The Newsreader’ Part One
18 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In Conversation with Dr Stacy Sims
12 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
In Conversation with Sam Reid Part 1
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
In Conversation with Anna Torv
03 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 fri...
The Razzie & Oscar Noms, Elio’s Off to School & Lady Gaga’s Mayhem
29 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hormonal, Horrified & Hang on…What?!
22 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 chastis...
I’m Outraged & On The Rant
15 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Last Episode of the Year!
11 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Hectic Life Updates & Extra Elio
04 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 gi...
In Conversation with Santilla Chingaipe
27 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Em and Michael are sitting down with one of Em’s besties, Zambian-born Australian journalist, historian, author and filmmaker Santilla ...
The Outgrown Tour: Meet the Creatives Part Two
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 produc...
In Conversation with Hannah Diviney
20 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hannah Diviney is a writer, disability advocate, actress, screenwriter, author and media personality. Her disability advocacy has garnered global att...
The Outgrown Tour - Meet the Creatives Part One
13 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 gr...
Em Rusciano In Conversation with Ariana Grande & Cynthia Erivo
06 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 tha...
The Emsolation Wicked Movie Special w/ Joel Creasey
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lidia Thorpe, the US Election & Agatha All Along
23 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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! ...
On All Fours
16 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Sy...
The Stuff of Life
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Hairdo Hell, Katy Perry & the AFL Lunch, Emmy Noms, Will & Harper
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An internally rearranged Michael joins us, having survived a bout of runny egg based food poisoning he’s risen from near death to help Em work throu...
Em’s Mid-Life Crisis, F1 Update, Diddy & Oprah’s Kamala Special
25 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Em is a youthful long haired 45 year old woman who is not coping with the clusterfluff of perimenopause. Especially after announcing her decision to c...
We’ve Got a LOT To Talk About
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s been a moment since Em and Michael have been in the studio together, so naturally we have a LOT to cover. We also asked you what you wanted to ...
In Conversation with Abbie Chatfield Part 2
11 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Okay, Em and Abbie are back to give you even more of their fabulous chat. Obviously if you haven't already listened to part one of Em’s conversation...
In Conversation with Abbie Chatfield Part 1
05 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This is glorious and we just know you’re gonna eat it up! Obviously with Abbie Chatfield hosting her second season of ‘FBoy Island’ on Binge, we...
The Marriage Diaries - Michael & Adrian Edition
28 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the episode that die hard Emsolators have clearly been waiting on, because after we put out the call for questions, we received almost 100 of t...
Very Demure, Very Mindful
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whilst Em and Michael probably wanted to be very demure and very mindful during this episode, we kind of kiss that notion bye bye almost immediately b...
Are White Women Okay?
14 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We begin this episode reminding you to vote for Michael’s nominees from ‘The Newsreader’ in the Logie Awards and of course Em’s bestie Julia M...
In Conversation with Rob Mills
07 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
He’s one of Em’s closest friends and he’s back to talk us through his upcoming tour ‘Rob Mills Performs the Songs of Bon Jovi’, celebrating ...
Return of the Unclean Peen, the Mystery of the Couch Humping VP & the Big Sport Games
31 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We open with another round of updates from behind the scenes of Em’s Outgrown tour, from more mind blowing reviews, to meeting the owner of our most...
Outgrown Drama & Hello Kamala!
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before we get the introduction out there’s a bunch of dragon and mediaeval peen chat to deliver, then we’re straight into what went down when Em t...
Our Trump Shooting Deep Dive, Outgrown Reactions & Props for Theo & Kylie
17 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the gunshot that’ll change the political landscape in America, and you better believe Em has been on a hyperfixation trail all night trawling...
Michael’s New Hip, Wicked vs Gladiator & Biden’s Triple Down
10 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We begin this episode with Michael up on his high horse (actually a chair) and delightfully high on Endone, so expect less “to be fair” and more u...
Big Life Updates & The Debate.
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Hollow shell of a human incoming, it’s been a LOT recently so Em is coming in like Joe Biden at a Presidential debate, which we will discuss within ...
Emsolation’s Greatest Hits - The Unseen Reviews
26 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
They’re the reviews you’ve never seen, recorded in 2023 but never broadcast visually, now you get to witness Em and Michael’s full facial reacti...
A Sealed Section Sampler
19 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As previously teased, this week there’s no regular Emsolation episode so that Em can focus on rehearsals for her upcoming ‘Outgrown’ tour. Ther...
Wicked Chats with Jemma Rix
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the story musical theatre nerds have been frothing over, everyone else, not so much. Which is why Em is here to rectify that ASAP ploise! Jemma...
A Newsreader S3 Bombshell, Em’s Craft Market & J’Lo Cancels Tour
05 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to Michael’s petty era, he’s come in raging over an article asserting that Season 3 of his hit TV series ‘The Newsreader. Rumours that t...
Bike Beef, Chromatica With Covid & A Dodgy Duet
29 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We open with a tease for Michael’s guitar playing skills and then dive head first into recounting an incident involving Em and her hubby Scott. An i...
Are J’Lo & Ben Breaking Up? An Emsolation Investigation
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After questioning the level of effort Michael applies to his outfit for recording the podcast, which seems to be not very much at all, we dive into Em...
Cowboy Carter Party Update, Andrew Scott’s Erotic Audio & Bridgerton S3
15 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It would seem we’ve hit a teensy hurdle in the planning for Michael’s Hip Hoorah Disco Cowboy themed party, he’s got the Orville Peck inspired p...
Michael’s Hip Replacement Party, The Idea of You & Madonna in Rio
08 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Yaas, Em’s new podcast ‘Anomalous with Em Rusciano’ is out and it’s being received exactly as Em hoped it would be, with much accolades, appre...
Baby Reindeer, Sullivan’s Crossing & Gilmore Girls
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s a return to our favourite combo, another mother daughter episode as Em’s eldest Marchella steps in for Michael Lucas. We begin with Chella di...
Rebel’s Royal Orgy, Baby Reindeer & Taylor’s Tortured Poets Department
24 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your commitment to a theme dress for Em’s ‘Outgrown’ tour, and a round of singing old school TV themes gets us underway this week. Then there’...
Em’s New Show, Taylor & Travis At Coachella & Jenni’s Jury Duty Update
17 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We begin by revisiting Em and Michael’s teenage hotmail addresses, their lack of flirting skills and how much they were actual virgins in their earl...
Leave JoJo Siwa Alone!
10 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
To get things happening this week, Michael gets the intro right, then there’s updates from Mum land, with news that Em’s Mum could end up being a ...
In Conversation with Lizzy Hoo
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Em befriended Lizzy Hoo a year ago while working at The Melbourne Comedy Festival’s Great Debate. As you’ll hear inside, it's been a while since t...
Elio’s Easter, Beyonce’s Country Carter, Lindsay Lohan’s Irish Wish
03 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We start with the fact Em has a cold sore, but we’re not actually allowed to acknowledge it, or look at it, we also have issues with the use of the ...
Kate, Carlos and Cowboy Carter
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We open with the news Kate Middleton is having treatment for cancer and how Em was right in her assumptions that we shouldn’t be speculating about B...
Michael Gets Epically Rear Ended
20 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It’s the SMS that brought much delight to Em, Michael got rear ended by a truck on his way to work, and sent an “I’ve been epically rear ended”...
Em & Chella Talk Oscars, Drag Queens & Wicked The Musical
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week Michael Lucas is away filming his final scenes for Season 3 of his multi-award winning TV series ‘The Newsreader’, so stepping in to rep...
F1, Miley Cyrus, Rihanna, Vacuum Cleaners & Italian Dog DNA
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Before we even get an intro out we drop chats about Em’s new glasses, Jennifer Saunders not recognising her own Ab Fab daughter, Saffy, aka Julia Sa...
Dune: Part 2, J’Lo, Scomo, The SAGS & Mardi Gras
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your introduction to this episode covers everything from American Idol shock eliminations, to Elio discovering the delights of mooning and Michael Luc...
Taylor Killjoys, Ariana & Mariah’s Whistle Tone & J’Lo’s Movie & Doco
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did somebody say gimme all the divas, because we’re at capacity when it comes to the ladies of pop bringing their main character energy to the pod t...
Beyonce, Usher, Wicked & AACTA Awards Goss
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
This week all of pop culture decided to unleash all of its everything, all at once and none of us are coping very well. So after admitting to being un...
AACTA Awards Prep, A Grammy Recap & Britney vs Justin
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Get your clacker out (this will make sense when you listen) and get ready for another side-quest riddled edition of the pod. To begin with we need to ...