DCC Making the Team
In light of the recent DCC season 2 release, I was wondering if you’ve ever watched the OG DCC Making The Team? It’s all the joy of Kelly and Judy except 2006. My personal highlights include the early 2000’s makeovers, and the royalty free music used for everything (clearly the budget was not quite what it is now). I would love to hear your debrief!!! (it’s on Paramount Plus - which we obviously all have subscriptions to because of five bedrooms)
Response to your call for thoughts about people with platforms posting about global issues
Hi Em, Long time Emsolation listener, Fran here. Really enjoyed your chat in extra last week about Greta thunberg’s post about people with platforms and about the moraility of living our lives and posting about other things, all the while, while this horror is going on. I hope I don’t seem like I’m coming for you but I do have some thoughts and you did ask your listeners for these. Please know I don’t mean any disrespect. I have been feeling more and more angry about this issue (not with you because you do share stuff and speak up) with certain Australian and O/S Celebs who have not said a fucking word about Gaza (other than sharing that bullshit AI image ‘all eyes on rafah’ on their stories… ONCE!). The ones that make me the most angry are the ones who have children… I just can’t understand how they don’t feel utterly compelled to share and plead with our government to do more to save these innocent children from murder, starvation and terror… 🤯 Anyway… you said that one of the reasons you don’t post a lot is bc of people Coming for your parents…. I’m sorry that this has happened, but can I ask how this has happened? Like through social media (but are they even on social media?). I know you said your choice not to post is more about protecting them than you, but aren’t they public figures because of you? They don’t have to be known to the public, but are because it’s a part of your brand (and band!) and content creation . Similarly with your children…. I am sorry to hear that people have come for them, but I also feel like it’s your choice (and Marcella’s now she’s an adult) that your kids are in the public domain. So I suppose, as you were saying in the pod episode, too bad, if thats the consequence of posting about this horror. I also think, as Michael was saying, that it’s absolutely fine to post about other things. Putting out content is your job, and that’s super important. We do have to (and get to - we are so privileged) get on with our daily lives, as meaningless as that seems when I think of what these people are going through in Palestine. But I think we can do that AND do whatever we can to speak up about alll the fucked up things that are happening to all of these human beings. Anyway…. My thoughts, From Fran with 156 followers on IG doing her best to share and influence basic human morality
Housekeeping
Hey Babes, I hope you’re staying warm and glittery af. Can I get a 2025 update on the best ways to interact with you and the podcast? Should I listen to the main episode on YouTube and then listen to the Extra episodes on any podcast app? Is there a podcast app that sends ad revenue your way? Further, what’s the best way to receive updates from Ben, Chella, and the team? I don’t use any social media that has reels because I have ADHD. Am I missing out on updates? And.. Can I preorder your audiobook? Best, Lachie. PS: Did you ever want an update on my Lovenumdrum? I’m Lovenumdrum Lachie, the bartender who asked for your advice on leaving Melbourne for my London Lover. XO
Year 12 Parenting Survival & Michael’s Television Beginnings
I have a two part question that I’d love to get the advice of both Em & Michael. First, I have an amazing 18 year old son who is autistic and currently completing year 12 VCE. He is depressed and overwhelmed and struggling to sleep and eat despite there being absolutely no pressure from his parents to get high marks. He has hated school since mid primary school but being a high level masker, has pushed through in misery not wanting to appear any different to everyone else. Part of his stress stems from him being a sensitive, deep thinking, theatre and film loving male who is surrounded by sports loving, binge drinking, disrespectful dickheads who he can’t stand and he feels like he’s the odd one out all the time. He is such a smart kid, a deep thinker and incredibly creative but because he has some struggles with processing speed, he doesn’t do well with exams and timed assessments despite the special considerations he gets which really rocks his confidence. Em, you’ve been through this so do you have any wisdom to share about how to help a magic brain teen get through the pressures of year 12 in one piece. How did you maintain your daughters self worth during this shitty time? Secondly, I wanted to ask Michael, how did you get your start working in television? Did you do any further study to get there or was it through working and making connections? Do you have any advice for a passionate film loving 18 year old who is hoping to study film and television next year with hopes of working in the industry one day? Thanks so much for everything. I look forward to listening every week. Love you both.
Adelaide Cabaret festival 2026
Hi Em , it's Lauren here longtime listener first time asking a ama.I know you have a million zillion things releasing in the next 6-12 months.I was just curious and needed to ask as your close and personal friend Mr Reuben Kaye is the new Artist director of the 2026 Adelaide Cabaret festival..Have you considered bringing outgrown to the festival?
Interview requests
Not tech savvy, may not be the way to get this to you but now I’ve managed to reset my password and find this box I am compelled to respond to your call for interviewees. Basically any of our formative TV idols from the 90s and early 2000s would be awesome. I’m thinking Ranger Stacey, Dr Quinn medicine woman, Xena warrior princess, the truly iconic Australian gladiators (I’m thinking Delta, Fury, Cheetah). What are they doing now? How did they feel about their roles? Were they exploited? What was it like to be them? Do they even know how influential they were? Please and thank you. Alice
Have you read Broken Brains?
Hi Em, you’ve mentioned your friendship with Jamila, just wondering if you have read/listened to her new book and what your thoughts are? I listened and cried so much (I’m also a big fan of co author Rosie Waterland). While listening, there were so many bits that made me think of you.
Have you read Broken Brains?
Hi Em, you’ve mentioned your friendship with Jamila, just wondering if you have read/listened to her new book and what your thoughts are? I listened and cried so much (I’m also a big fan of co author Rosie Waterland). While listening, there were so many bits that made me think of you.
4-step bench routine
Rather niche question but something that has stuck in my brain for over a year or so. A while ago Em you mentioned your 4-step kitchen bench routine. I really struggle to get mine clean and I think of you every time I try. Please go through it again for me?? Thankyou, can’t wait to read the book xx Jude
Ballroom Sessions
Will the Ballroom Sessions be live-streamed and/or recorded for future purchase? I unfortunately can’t attend but would to love to be able to watch eventually (especially because if my guess for one of the guests is correct, and I miss her duet with Em, I fear I would end up on the news).
Managing your relationships with your children
Em, let me start off by saying you’re a pure delight and often my touchstone for all things parenting, women’s health and pop culture. You inspired me to get back to me, through daily movement and exercise, discovered my ADHD and perimenopause and that I deserve better in this world. So, from the bottom of my heart, thank you! Now that the fangirling is out of the way, my question is, how do you ensure you’re giving your three divine children the attention and love they need and deserve equally? Listening and watching your epic adventure with your eldest, it got me curious how you make sure that all your kids’ feel equal. As a mum of three myself (mine 9, almost 8 & almost 5 AuDHD) I feel like each child can never get enough of me and I’m struggling to balance the giving back to myself and giving to them. Any words of wisdom? Thank you again for all that you do!
Music for the (family) masses
As a music lover and nerd, how are you balancing raising Elio and the girls with sharing your own music taste and letting them have the proverbial aux cord? My eye twitches at the thought of being a parent forced to listen to something called 'lava chicken'. Absolutely not.
Em's house
Hey Em, Ben, Michael, and Zeke and i think someone else i'm missing - peri brain fog, woohoo! First time questions, listener from the start! Em I want to know a bit more about your house - how did you come to pick that house and was there much you changed prior to now? I recall some of the painting additions to the stairs and a wall here and there, but how much of it is still original? I love the tiles in the bathroom, the kitchen colour and layout. Looking forward to hearing all about the happening that are top secret squirrel business! Danielle xx
How to come out of the teen years still friends with your kids
As the mother to an autistic tween, I'd love to hear Em's experience of the teenage years with her daughters and how she managed to come out with such a close relationship with them? I've been hearing some horror stories of the teen years lately and am so worried I'll lose the closeness I have with my beautiful little girl.
Elio & School
Hi Em! I know you said we probably wouldn’t be seeing as much of Elio now, and I understand that completely. But I miss seeing his cheeky little face on your Instagram and I’m just wondering how he’s going at school and how are YOU going with him being at school? Absolutely respect it if you don’t want to answer. I hope he’s having the best time there!