Hi Em. I read your book Try Hard many years ago when it 1st came out. I've recently been listening to the audiobook. You mentioned you have a younger sister. If you dont mind me asking, why do you never talk about her? You speak about Jenny and Vincie but not your sister. Love the podcast. Emsolator Amanda.

Struggling Neurodivergent 🙁

Hi Em and Michael, I hope you are both well. I am 41 year old Female, who has Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Panic Disorder, Fragile X , and I am a Fragile X carrier. Very rare for a female to have Fragile X - quite common to be a carrier. Fragile X genetic disorder) And possibly Autism (undiagnosed) - I’m struggling with all of this as it’s making me hate myself for having fragile X and possibly Autism. I struggle to understand things especially written questions Eg in an assignment or when people talk to me or ask me something, or what really grinds my gears is people laughing at me in a scarastic way, when they ask me to do something and I’m like “I’m sorry, what did you say”? Any tips to just love myself and my neurodivergent self and to have more confidence.

Movie Msking inspo

Hey Michael, so you made movie not suitable for children. What inspired you to write it? Also, I understand it's a lot of work, but would you ever do another film?

“Aggressive” acknowledgment of country

Hi Em & Michael, I’ve always found Em’s acknowledgment of country very powerful, unique, and meaningfully worded to be impactful and respectful. I’ve adapted the wording, and use a version of it at a queer lead event that I run once a month. Recently, a good friend and co-producer of the events took me aside and said that they felt the word ‘stolen’ was too aggressive, and if I wanted to continue with the Acknowledgment, then I should lighten it up, to prevent bringing down the mood at the start of the events. My question is, do you have any advice on how to respond and defend the wording, when the person questioning it is coming across privileged and ignorant. Thank you! (Remain anonymous pls!)

FM Radio Reckoning

Dear Em, would you ever consider joining forces with people you’ve had disagreements with, to bring about a “Me Too” movement to the Australian FM radio industry. It seems untouchable, even though it’s been hinted at what has gone on (still going on), no one has openly said it. Will FM ever be held accountable? Thanks for all the great entertainment X Anon (please)