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

About this episode

Em and Michael discuss Michael's recent trip to the US, Oscar moments, and film recommendations.

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 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…

People in this episode

Host: Em Rusciano

Guest: Michael

Topics covered

• US politics
• Oscar tribute
• film recommendations
• cultural commentary
• celebrity news

Keywords

• Michael
• Barbra Streisand
• Project Hail Mary
• Ryan Gosling
• Oscar tribute
• Robyn
• Raye
• Steve Carell

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: South by Southwest, Adelaide Cabaret Festival

Books & works: Leviticus, Project Hail Mary, Sexistential, This Music May Contain Hope, Rooster

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