• In Conversation with John Peter Farnham, A.K.A. Michael Paynter
    Feb 18 2026
    It’s apparently been a secret for ages, but FINALLY it’s out, Michael Paynter is playing John Peter Farnham in the musical paying tribute to our national treasure, ‘Whispering Jack: The John Farnham Musical’. Together they’ll discuss how long they’ve both been sitting on this news, how the audition process went, and why this means so much to both of them. Michael is also in the midst of his ‘Great Australian Songbook Tour’ performing timeless Australian classics with some very special guests plus a live EP out now too, plus he's also a HUGE nerd when it comes to C.S. Lewis and the fictional realm of Narnia, so Em will quiz him on that too. NEW MERCH ALERT! Get new Emsolation merch NOW https://emrusciano.store Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael discuss his fitness routine, his love of Elvis and Savage Garden & they duet on JPF’s ‘Age of Reason’, plus Michael will also sing Savage Garden’s ‘To the Moon & Back’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    48 Min.
  • The AACTAs, Meeting Baz Luhrmann & An Aus Idol Reunion
    Feb 12 2026
    Em and Michael are back in the studio and they have a LOT to cover off. First up, Em gets Michael to take us through his wins at the AACTA Awards, from all the backstage gossip, to his flawless, off the cuff speech. There’s also the after party, that lesbian thirst trap shot of Anna Torv and Sarah Snook together, and the story behind Em finally getting to meet Baz Luhrmann and his wife Catherine Martin. We also check in on that recent Australian Idol S2 Reunion organised for Courtney Murphy, break down the utter joy and precision of the Bad Bunny Super Bowl performance, analyse J'Lo's "Better Than Yesterday" gym photos, and discuss the passing of James Van Der Beek. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em does a deep dive into the erotic novel ‘Lights Out’ by Navessa Allen, and the problematic men who have been hijacking the Winter Olympics. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    36 Min.
  • The Grammys & Em’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Deep Dive
    Feb 4 2026
    This week Em’s flying solo as Michael is off being a delightful plus one for his husband’s feature film debut at the Sundance Film Festival, so Em is offering up her thoughts on two of her fave topics this week. We kick off with the Grammy Awards, talking Chappell Roan’s outfit choices and the most overlooked moment of the night, with a bonus side quest thrown in on what is appropriate for a middle aged woman to wear to Laneway Festival. Then it’s time to gird your loins and prepare yourself for Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ starring Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Em’s worried you don’t realise what you're in for with this gothic romance, she also wants to discuss the fake affair energy Margot and Jacob are delivering, and the elite level of farshun Margot’s rolling out for the press tour. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em has advice for men setting up dating profiles, plus more surprise TV wang, the highlights from Mariah’s Person of the Year Award & MORE! Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    30 Min.
  • In Conversation with Mark Lizotte, A.K.A. Diesel
    Jan 28 2026
    If you’d told teenage Emelia that she would eventually sit down for chats with one of the stars whose posters were Blu-Tacked all over her bedroom walls, she would have lost her actual shiz. Today, Em sits down with one of her favourite singers, Mark Lizotte, a.k.a. Diesel, to discuss everything from his witchy side, to his obsession with good “stinks”. He’ll reveal what it was like being so huge in the 90’s, his mother's archiving efforts, his love of Charli XCX, his national tour and so much more, plus they duet on Diesel's hit with Jimmy Barne’s ‘Still Got a Long Way To Go’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service, Emsolation Extra, Mark reveals the behind the scenes goss on meeting and touring with Tina Turner, attending the ARIA’s in the 90’s, how he met and proposed to his wife, PLUS you get all the banter before and after Mark and Em duet on ‘Still Got a Long Way To Go’ and ‘Tip Of My Tongue’. Get 'Diesel By Request' tour info HERE Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    49 Min.
  • Brooklyn Beckham’s Beef, Michael at Sundance & ‘Heated Rivalry' Success
    Jan 21 2026
    Back for a brand new year, Em and Michael are keen to deliver a forensic deep dive into the Beckham family drama. David and Victoria Beckham’s eldest son Brooklyn released a 6 page statement this week, accusing his family of trying to sabotage his relationship with his wife. First though, Michael’s about to head to Utah as a plus one for his husband Adrian, who’s debut feature film ‘Leviticus’ is premiering at the Sundance Film Festival and Em is keen to know what's happening when they get there. There's also side quests on 'Real Housewives of Salt Lake City' and the new Harry Styles album. There’s also much more (spoiler free) discussion needed from both Em and Michael on the continuing success of the HBO Max series ‘Heated Rivalry’. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Em and Michael will offer up their predictions for 2026, plus they ‘Okay, Stop!’ the new video of Celine Dion revealing what’s in her handbag. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    37 Min.
  • Em’s Dating Lessons, Goop Gifts & the Top 10 Diva Moments of 2025
    Dec 17 2025
    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 (which includes several many #TheNorthFace references *wink, wink*). There’s also AI Twilight, Michael's incredible new gig as a 'trophy wife' at Sundance, and the risks of gifting things to Em. Em has learnt much from her recent dating experiences and wants to talk on that, plus the joys of the love of friends and family, and that elusive quest for secure attachment in a world of ‘low effort’ Hinge profiles (don’t worry, the screenshots are being collected for a future stand-up show). We unpack Gwyneth Paltrow's bonkers Goop Holiday Guide, which includes a $105 candle that smells of pasta water…for reals. Then it’s time to BRING ON THE DIVAS! After debuting it last year, Michael is returning with his selection of the Top 10 Diva Moments of 2025. You’ll get the first two entrants in his Top 10 Diva Moments in this episode, but to hear numbers eight, through to one, you need to subscribe to our premium service Emsolation Extra. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    32 Min.
  • BONDI
    Dec 15 2025
    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 on December 14. Our thoughts are with each & every one of them. If you can donate blood, in particular O negative donations, you can find where to donate via this link https://www.lifeblood.com.au/donor-centreFor more help:NSW Mental Health Line on 1800 011 511Lifeline on 13 11 14Kids Helpline on 1800 551 800GriefLine, National Grief & Loss Support Hub on 1300 845 745, available 8am-8pm everyday.Beyond Blue on 1300 224 63613YARN Aboriginal & Torres Strait Islander crisis support line on 13 92 76Headspace on 1800 650 890 ReachOut at au.reachout.com QLife, LGBTIQ+ peer support on 1800 184 527 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    8 Min.
  • Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, Gaga, Michael’s Breaking News, & the Golden Globe Noms
    Dec 10 2025
    Em arrives in this episode with extra long locks, the planned removal of her extensions has surprisingly undergone an extra long mermaid length upgrade. Then it’s on to Em and Michael attending Lady Gaga’s Mayhem Ball, they have feedback, plus they wanna cover everything from the merch, to their theme dressing efforts and various other highlights. Michael then reveals his exciting news, we chat his AACTA noms for 'The Newsreader', we side quest on Oprah and Tyra Banks, plus we work our way through the surprising nominations for the Golden Globes as well. Then in our Sealed Section, on our premium service Emsolation Extra, Jason Bateman is looking hot in his latest photo shoot, and we play Michael Sarah Paulson’s epic scene with Glenn Close from a recent ep of ‘All’s Fair’. Get access for just $1.87 a week, or watch the full video of both episodes back to back 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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    35 Min.