Relief?
How do you feel now your book is out there? Are you feeling like a weight is off your shoulders now the hard yards are done? I feel like you’ve shed a skin this year and you’re about to blossom into something new next year! Big love and can’t wait for the book to arrive this week! Roanna xx
I've hit 50 and gone tattoo crazy. Never had them before and now I've gotten 8 in the past 6 months. I'm really keen some hand tattoos but all the artists seem hesitant about the 'blow out' factor. I was wondering if you would still get your hand tattoos, regret any of them and have you got any new ones? Kristy
Em and Rosie Waterland
Hey Gang, Long time listener, first time caller. What are Em’s feelings towards, or her relationship with Rosie Waterland, if any? As two powerful women who mainstream Australian media have turned on, and who both experienced the hellscape of MamaMia, I’m wondering what Em’s views/feelings are? Is their beef or just two ships passing in the night?
Help with halloween ¢unt$/insults and dating
Have a halloween event this Friday at my sister’s place and her friends might be there. There’s a long and juicy backstory (can elaborate if you’d like) but basically they’re ¢unt$ so am seeking some subtle insults I can use if needed that go over their heads/don’t make me seem like an absolute bitch. (It’s hella anxiety inducing so whenever I’ve seen good lines on insta I’ve been saving them into a folder but I feel like Em will have some ones that are more ‘me’). Also if you happen to have any tips for a single, neurodivergent 29y/o woman who is looking to find someone (a man unfortunately) but is swimming in a sea of trash, or if you want someone to vent/cry about the abysmal state of men, I’m your gal 😅
Louvre Heist Movie
I'm obsessed with the Christmas Movie idea Em pitched last week, and then the Lourve Heist happened and I can't help but wonder: Who would Em cast in a "Oceans 11" style Lourve Heist movie? I assume it would be mostly women, but can also imagine a token male like Pedro would make an appearance on the team. And (if so inclined) what would the basic plot/ motivation be? Thank you love you byeeeeee
Amazing Race retrospective
Now that The Amazing Race is finished (and assuming she watched Rob and Georgie on it) I wondered if Em could answer the following: 1) what were her favourite Rob and Tunny moments? 2) If she and Chella HAD done it, how does Em think they would have gone, now we know what the challenges were? What challenges would they have smashed? What challenges would have smashed them? Thank you for the little doses of joy we get to look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday 😘
AITA for wanting my parents to separate
Hi Em and Michael, Bit of a different question here! First just want to say I love all that you do and look forward to the podcast each week! I'm currently in the privileged position of being able to living at home with my parents until I finish my uni degree next year. My other sibling has moved out so it's just myself, mum and dad. My dad has recently retired and my mum works part time, so they are home together a lot more then the used to be, then when he worked the 9-5 grind. I'm generally barely home with part time work and double degree. Over the last few months, I have noticed their relationship becoming increasingly snipey (for want of a better word). They are constantly nitpicking each other and telling me things about the other parent in confidence. However those things are generally just negative complaints/gripes about the others attitude/actions/choices. I have also noticed that they are constantly trying to get me to 'side with them' during their arguments so they can win. For context, I'm 25, so an adult(ish) and try to stay out of their arguments as much as possible but still find myself getting sucked in. Ive attempted to put up boundaries but have been told that now they feel 'guilty' for involving me. In particular one parent has said they're only staying with the other because their money is joint. I know that some of the things are in jest/normal couples complaining but I almost wish they'd separate and get it over and done with. AITA for wanting my parents to divorce? Should I just move out asap even with financial instability and let their relationship crumble? I fear sometimes they are holding onto things for us kids, even though we are adults now.
Hair extensions
How are your extensions going? Is it now your natural hair or are you still seeing the magic ladies who sew it in? If so assuming the sensory issues have subsided, how long did it take for them to subside? Also your skin is looking amazing, tell us all your secrets, I want all the things! Any plans to come to Adelaide? x
Family holiday etiquette
Quick rundown: My partner and I went on a trip with his dad, brother, and their partners. His family is from overseas, but he and his brother live here permanently. I have mobility issues and told everyone before the trip that I struggle with long distances. While away, they wanted to do absolutely everything together — lots of walking, long days, no breaks. Even though they knew my limitations, they’d walk ahead, stare back impatiently, and make me feel really uncomfortable. My partner and I aren’t antisocial, so we tried compromising by just skipping breakfast with them and joining later. We were also excluded from deciding the itinerary and talked over whenever we made suggestions. On the last day, my partner finally snapped and called out his dad for being inconsiderate. It turned into a big argument where his dad said we were being unreasonable for wanting space to do our own thing. So… am I the asshole for wanting some independence and understanding on a group trip?
This is my Roman Empire
Hello Em & amazing crew, I think about this all the time, I don’t know why, but years on I’m absolutely still fixated (and it’s absolutely none of my business but….). Years ago, Joel Creasy had a house warming party. I was listening to a certain radio show at the time, and knew a certain host was going. I also had just started listening to your podcast and knew that you were going as well. I believe the two of you both bought him a very expensive designer kettle. However, you were the one who had to exchange your gift, and in their photos from the party, you were not in any. I know you were there because of the drunk love you did, and you walked all the way home. This woman has so many friends in common with you, even judging you on the masked singer. Why does she not acknowledge you???, I find her behaviour bizarre, is it the “excited kookaburra “ connection?, or is it a rich white woman pretending to be an “every person “. It bugs me to this day that you were never properly acknowledged on that radio show, or in person. Any comments I made on insta on their page were ignored. Love you heaps Can’t wait for my book to arrive Big love Edith
Random Would you Rathers!!
Would you rather be able to time travel but only to awkward moments, or read minds but only when people are talking about you? Would you rather have glitter permanently in your scalp or confetti permanently in your handbag? Would you rather your phone randomly scream motivational quotes at full volume or play clown music every time you get stressed?