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Emsolation
by Em Rusciano
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.
Episodes
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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....
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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…
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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…
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F1’s Hybrid Era, Delta’s Eurovision Gig & Our Oscar Predictions
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/ On Sunday Em celebrated her birthday by gathering some of her best mates together for a delightful pub meal, you’ll hear more...
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Reviewing ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Pillion’ & ‘The Rip’
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com We’re showing off new merch in the opening of this episode, get some divas on your chest ASAP, check out the full range at https://emrusciano.store/. To begin, Em has a review for the new Netflix…
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In Conversation with John Peter Farnham, A.K.A. Michael Paynter
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com 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...
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The AACTAs, Meeting Baz Luhrmann & An Aus Idol Reunion
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com 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...
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The Grammys & Em’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ Deep Dive
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ 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...
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In Conversation with Mark Lizotte, A.K.A. Diesel
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ 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,...
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Brooklyn Beckham’s Beef, Michael at Sundance & ‘Heated Rivalry' Success
Become an Emsolation Extra Member - access BONUS eps & more NOW @ https://emsolation.supercast.com/ 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...
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Em’s Dating Lessons, Goop Gifts & the Top 10 Diva Moments of 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...
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BONDI
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...
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Katy Perry & Justin Trudeau, Gaga, Michael’s Breaking News, & the Golden Globe Noms
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...
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Albo’s Wedding, McLaren’s F1 Blunder, Our Golden Globe Predictions & MORE!
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 Albanese’s recent wedding to his partner Jodie Haydon at the Lodge. Then Em updates Michael on the latest F1 developments and the continuing farce that is...
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Keith Urban's Mar-a-Lago Fail & That Wicked "Sex Cardigan"
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 billionaire Anthony Pratt, at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort. Donald Trump was in attendance, as well as Gina Rinehart and Pauline Hanson, but the biggest WTF...
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Em-vestigating ‘Wuthering Heights’ & Reviewing ‘Wicked: For Good’
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 Emerald Fennel’s adaptation of ‘Wuthering Heights’ starring Margot Robbie & Jacob Elordi. Expect much deep breathing and gasps and several many offers from Em…
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Filling Holes *No Actual Holes Filled
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 for open minded individuals! Michael does the investigative work on her profile, plus she spills the tea on the 221 likes she got from a plethora of...
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In Conversation with Glenn Close, Sarah Paulson, Niecy Nash-Betts & Naomi Watts
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 “a gay man’s wet dream”, so naturally getting the chance to chat with 4 of the actual divas from the show is Em’s wet dream too. Inside Em will chat with...
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The Sydney ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ Book Launch
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 the launch of ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ on the actual day the book arrived in stores. Michael takes on the role of host for this event, peppering Em...
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Mariah’s Sydney Show & Your ‘Blood, Sweat & Glitter’ Reviews
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 Obama’s brother, her ABC Conversations interview, and a recommendation for the new season of ‘The Diplomat’. Mariah’s recent appearance at the…
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Diane Keaton’s Legacy, Em’s Celeb Interviews & Katy Perry with Justin Trudeau
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 huddled around Em’s iPhone to fill you in on all that’s caught their attention this week. We begin with the shock loss of Diane Keaton and all the glorious...
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Nicole Kidman’s Divorce, Taylor’s The Life of a Showgirl & Gaultier’s Fashion Fail
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 and much ridiculing of the decision to wear so little on a brisk Melbourne day. There’s an actual copy of Em’s new book ‘Blood, Sweat and Glitter’ in...
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Trump’s Misinformation, Pop Divas Dominate & Experiencing Uluru
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’s a flood of Trump controversies and the fatigue of constant outrage from every new announcement to process, plus we tackle that unhinged Autism claim…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
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.
HOSTED BY
Em Rusciano
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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...
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