Best Em Rusciano Podcasts (2025)

1
Fear and Loathing with Dan Ilic 57:54

6M ago57:54

57:54

Pitch Bleak’s second season ends with the detectives finally cornering a long-hunted suspect - the one man media machine, Dan Ilic. While Hayden and Chris investigate who prevented Ilic’s preposterously successful podcast ‘A Rational Fear’ from making the jump to TV, they’ll also discover the terrifying truth about the Beaconsfield backlash, the Op…

1
A Series of Unfortunate Events with Geraldine Quinn 49:06

6M ago49:06

49:06

In a Very Special Episode, Chris and Hayden tackle their first missing persons case. She’s a supremely talented singer-songwriter and a highly-awarded cabaret queen, so when it comes to the entertainment A-list, just where IS Geraldine Quinn? Has someone - or something - conspired against her? The investigation will lead the detectives somewhere th…

1
To Sketch a Killer with Andy Matthews 40:42

6M ago40:42

40:42

The detectives grill comedian Andy Matthews in the case of a TV sketch comedy project that was brutally put down. Their investigation will lead them to big name suspects, highly problematic jokes, and a world that’s dirty, dangerous and largely hidden from the general public- university law revues. (01:17) Engineering to Comedy (05:34) The Law Revu…

1
Watchlist with Lally Katz 43:06

6M ago43:06

43:06

Hayden and Chris throw out the rule book and cross international borders to interrogate the acclaimed dramatist and self-confessed American, Lally Katz. Are the detectives out of their jurisdiction? Unclear. Who killed the movie adaptation of Lally’s hit play, ‘Neighbourhood Watch’? Even murkier. (03:51) The 12-Year-Old Book Deadline (07:42) Magic …

1
Minority Report with Lorin Clarke 57:18

6M ago57:18

57:18

The Pitch Bleak unit takes on the formidable kids TV writer, author and filmmaker Lorin Clarke in a case that threatens to set them against the shadowy forces of the Short Skirt, Long Jacket Department. Clarke discusses her famous father’s legacy, her time at Bluey, what it’s like having a successful podcast, and the brutal murder of her unrealised…

1
Mourning in America with John Safran 1:00:24

7M ago1:00:24

1:00:24

Pitch Bleak’s second season opens with a bang as Hayden and Chris interrogate author, documentarian and professional troublemaker John Safran. After canvassing his crimes new (squatting in Kanye’s mansion) and old (rifling through Ray Martin’s garbage), the detectives zero in on their main target: what became of John Safran Vs America, his US-based…

1
PREVIOUSLY… On Pitch Bleak 4:11

8M ago4:11

4:11

With the true creative crime show being dual-nominated at the 2024 Australian Podcast Awards, it’s time to catch up on the action so far with this dizzying highlight reel! Come on a whirlwind trip through Season 1 with Detectives Hayden and Chris (and then go back and hit up all the individual episodes again, it’s good for our numbers). SEASON TWO …

1
Episode 5 - The Practical Episode | An ADHD Senate Inquiry, Getting Diagnosed & Navigating the NDIS 58:12

12M ago58:12

58:12

In the final episode of Anomalous we’ll be looking at all of the practical things you need to know when it comes to being diagnosed. We explore what to expect when you go to the doctors office, how much it will cost, how much time it’ll take and how you can talk to your family and friends about being neurodivergent. We’ll also be discussing “the ov…

1
Episode 4 - A Village to Raise a Child | Parenthood, Visiting a Sensory Store & Support Levels Explained 40:22

1y ago40:22

40:22

In this episode of Anomalous, we’ll be talking about all things relating to parenting through the lens of neurodivergence. We explore what to do if you suspect your child might be neurodivergent, explain what the various support levels are, we visit a sensory store and speak with Katie Koullas, founder of Yellow Ladybugs, a national charity based i…

1
Episode 3 - Raise a Glass for the Burnouts | Late Diagnosis, Workplace Stress & Getting Accommodations 36:08

1y ago36:08

36:08

In this episode of Anomalous, we’ll be looking at what happens when work & neurodivergence collide. We learn about autistic burnout and attention variability with Dr Joey, speak with Chris Varney, the CEO of I-CAN Network, Australia's largest provider of Autistic-led group mentoring programs, plus Em reflects on her own experience working over 7 ye…

1
Episode 2 - PART A - The Neurodiversity Movement, Masking & A Love Note to Your 10 Year Old Self 28:15

1y ago28:15

28:15

In the last episode, Em unpacked her ADHD diagnosis & coming out as a neurodivergent person in a National Press Club address. But that was only the beginning of her quest. Thinking her ADHD diagnosis was the final piece of the puzzle, it turns out Em’s diagnosis only unlocked another cipher as she realised she had more in common with her son Elio t…

1
Episode 2 - PART B - The Neurodiversity Movement, Masking & A Love Note to Your 10 Year Old Self 12:20

1y ago12:20

12:20

In the last episode, Em unpacked her ADHD diagnosis & coming out as a neurodivergent person in a National Press Club address. But that was only the beginning of her quest. Thinking her ADHD diagnosis was the final piece of the puzzle, it turns out Em’s diagnosis only unlocked another cipher as she realised she had more in common with her son Elio t…

1
Episode 1 - It All Started With A National Press Club Address… 48:31

1y ago48:31

48:31

In 2022, Em Rusciano presented a National Press Club Address opening up about her ADHD diagnosis she received during the peak of COVID lockdowns. In our first episode of Anomalous, Em begins her quest exploring why so many women and AFAB people are being overlooked when it comes to receiving an ADHD or autism diagnosis, we speak with Em's husband S…

1
Anomalous: Coming Soon 1:12

1y ago1:12

1:12

This is Anomalous - a love letter to the neurodivergent community and a roadmap for neurotypical people.By MIK MADE

1
BONUS: Has It Got Legs? THE ADULT CENTRE 5:35

1+ y ago5:35

5:35

Pitch Bleak extends end-of-season’s greetings to you all with this special ‘Has It Got Legs?’ mini episode. Thankyou for supporting our vital work and we look forward to bringing you more true creative crime in 2024!Follow Pitch Bleak on all the socials except Twitter…YouTubeTikTokInstagramThreadsFacebookBluskyPitch Bleak is produced by Posterboy M…

1
When OOSH Comes to Shove w/ Damian Callinan 42:21

1+ y ago42:21

42:21

Pitch Bleak’s first season ends in the murky world of children’s TV, and the mysterious knifing of a kid’s comedy series that had everything going for it. As the lines blur between hero and villain, victim and investigator, Hayden and Chris will face their darkest hour.Featuring award-winning comedian, author and actor Damian Callinan.Has It Got Le…

1
Disgraced w/ Katy Warner 40:22

1+ y ago40:22

40:22

Pitch Bleak treads the boards of the theatre world as the detectives investigate the untimely demise of Grace, a play that looked set to take regional Australia by storm. Was this simply a tragedy, or was it murder most foul?Featuring award-winning playwright, actor and author Katy Warner.Has It Got Legs: (0:36)Interview: (4:54)Follow @pitchbleakpo…

1
Burned Alive w/ Rove McManus 53:41

1+ y ago53:41

53:41

Hayden and Chris feel the heat as they face their biggest case yet - the fiery demise of a live TV sketch show from a production powerhouse. With a high profile victim and actual crimes possibly in the mix, will this be the case that gets the Pitch Bleak division shut down once and for all?Featuring triple Gold Logie winner Rove McManus.Has It Got …

1
Who Killed Brian Munich? w/Jason Marion 49:27

1+ y ago49:27

49:27

Danger and treachery lurk at every turn as Pitch Bleak takes on a cold case: the brutal slaying of the acclaimed absurdist stage comedy act Brian Munich and Friends nearly two decades ago. Skeletons will be pulled from closets, and possibly danced with.Featuring award-winning comedian, writer and director Jason Marion.Has It Got Legs: (1:20)Intervi…

1
Tied To The Tracks w/ Nicklas Wallberg 40:57

1+ y ago40:57

40:57

How did Tram Sessions - a roll call of A-list musicians playing live on Melbourne’s beloved public transport - go off the rails? Hayden and Chris will interrogate a very Swedish man in order to find out.Featuring international social entrepreneur and unapologetic Swede Nicklas Wallberg.Has It Got Legs: (1:23)Interview : (5:43)Follow @PitchBleakPod …

1
Fobbed Off w/ Ro Mukerjea 42:57

1+ y ago42:57

42:57

Hayden and Chris venture into the hip-hop world to tackle their first case - the mystery of a multicultural TV comedy project that simply disappeared. CONTENT WARNING: this recording features ‘Rap hands’ as well as white dudes ‘Keeping It Real’.Featuring ARIA-nominated hip-hop artist Ro Mukerjea (Justice & Kaos).Has It Got Legs: (1:29)Interview: (4…

1
Lonely Hearts Club, Banned w/ Em Rusciano 40:51

1+ y ago40:51

40:51

The Pitch Bleak unit goes into overdrive when confronted with the sudden and violent death of a dating show for ugly people. It seems like an open and shut case, but the prime suspect will not go quietly…Featuring award-winning singer, comedian and podcaster Em Rusciano (Emsolation, Masked Singer, Australian Idol).Has It Got Legs: (1:12)Interview: …

1
The Pitch 1:41

1+ y ago1:41

1:41

What is PITCH BLEAK? Find out here as Detectives Hayden and Chris pin mug shots to the wall, connect them with red string, drop coffee mugs to the floor, and prepare to open their creative crime investigation.Follow Pitch Bleak on all the socials except Twitter…YouTubeTikTokInstagramThreadsFacebookBluskyPitch Bleak is produced by Posterboy Media…

1
We speak to the Bachelors that got kicked out and a private investigator is on for ask me anything. 19:58

6y ago19:58

19:58

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We find Sydney’s biggest cheaters, Bachelor Matt Agnew tells us he believes in 2nd chances and we give away $104,000!! 37:10

6y ago37:10

37:10

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Nicole Scherzinger hangs out, Grant has a list of words we need to retire and we find out how to catch a scammer… 32:24

6y ago32:24

32:24

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Hughesy calls in after partying with Lindsay Lohan, one of us has been the target of a crazy scam and we’ve got a new girlfriend for Liam Hemsworth! 33:27

6y ago33:27

33:27

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We want to find out if our food gets spat in if you send it back, looking for Sydney’s shortest marriage and MC gets fat-shamed… 27:35

6y ago27:35

27:35

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
RNB Fridays Live 2019 line-up! Sisqo & Jason Derulo hang out to celebrate and we chat flipping houses with Scott Disick. 41:05

6y ago41:05

41:05

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Grant reveals something strange he’s done with his wife, we talk the bizarre things that happen during the deed and test how much you steal from a hotel room! 35:05

6y ago35:05

35:05

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We are broadcasting live from Westie Wednesday, Justine Ford popular author chats to us about missing persons and Grant shares a story about a horrific flight. 36:01

6y ago36:01

36:01

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Lachy Hulme from Preacher hangs out, we want to hear about you’re a-hole pets and Grant reveals a very strange place he’s done the deed… 33:35

6y ago33:35

33:35

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Ooshie fever has taken over the Denyer household, Mischa Barton hangs out to talk The Hills and we talk to a couple living in an arranged marriage! 38:59

6y ago38:59

38:59

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We discover some amazing tight-ass hacks, Ash had something amazing happen after a car accident and Grant snuck into a boat show… 39:11

6y ago39:11

39:11

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Scott Cam from the Block joins us in studio, we recap the Bachelor and Ed shares his thoughts on men's mental health. 41:22

6y ago41:22

41:22

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Meet our new Bachelor Matt Agnew and we have a massive surprise for Ed’s birthday (that we all forgot last month..)! 28:42

6y ago28:42

28:42

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Jason Priestly talks Beverly Hills 90210, we find Sydney’s most heroic pets and our team drug test reveals some shocking results… 33:55

6y ago33:55

33:55

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Kitty Flanagan and Shane Jacobson hang out, we’ve got a pile of first world problems and we open our brand new complaints line… 37:00

6y ago37:00

37:00

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We speak to a Sri Lanka bombing survivor, get to the bottom of a very heated listener complaint and we’ll tell you the best sex position for your star sign! 36:20

6y ago36:20

36:20

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We have insider advice from a reformed hacker, have a reality check for Tori Spelling and Sarah Rafferty joins us! 33:55

6y ago33:55

33:55

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Manu talks the Masterchef walkout, we test an ex-couple on their relationship and we give Jonathan Lapaglia a call about Ash’s steamy dream about his brother! 33:08

6y ago33:08

33:08

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We have a reality check for Chelsea Handler, put Ash’s husband to the test and Nicole Kidman chats Big Little Lies 31:39

6y ago31:39

31:39

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Nicole Kidman hangs out to talk Big Little Lies and the real life DEAs from Narcos drop by! 39:10

6y ago39:10

39:10

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We’re looking for Sydney’s oldest plush toy owner, Jamie Morton from My Dad Wrote A Porno hangs out and we speak to someone who was wrongfully sent to prison… 44:00

6y ago44:00

44:00

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We pick the brain of an Area 51 expert, Elisabeth Moss from Handmaids tail hangs out and we talk surprise boners… 40:40

6y ago40:40

40:40

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
We’re talking when animals attack, everything you need to know to avoid credit card skimming and Katy Perry calls in to learn some Aussie slang! 35:58

6y ago35:58

35:58

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Grant’s Bali-belly is in overdrive, Ash might be rethinking having kids and we hang out with Xena Warrior Princess! 27:32

6y ago27:32

27:32

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Back from holiday! Grant has violent Bali-belly, Ed had a strange trip to Ibiza and we celebrate Ash’s birthday! 39:21

6y ago39:21

39:21

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Best Of: The full investigation into Grant's missing wedding ring with Ray Martin... 32:29

6y ago32:29

32:29

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

1
Best Of: We recap the Westie Wednseday party, who did you poop yourself in front of, we try and break Ash's ovaries and we talk to someone who got the O-shot... 18:38

6y ago18:38

18:38

See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.By Hit Network

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Em Rusciano Podcasts

Podcasts Worth a Listen

Quick Reference Guide