Bang On

Fill your cup with our annual reccos from the Bang Fam. Yep, the answering machine is choccas and we're ready to dive into some of the best stuff you've been reading, looking at, and listening to. Plus we check in with some beloved members of the Bang Fam for a catch up. You'll hear from the saltiest Bang Fammer Jennine, as well as James who banged back in a van the last time we spoke (and went on to find true love). And we'll check in with wonderful Suzie in London, seizing life for everything it's got. We'll wrap the week that was too, and maybe get a bit emo from some of the messages you've sent. One more episode to go after this one, before we Bang Off for a bit. Join us for a fun one in your feed next week, and one last Bang On Live in Ballarat that Saturday. It's gonna be one for the ages. Beyonce dominates Grammys: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/grammy-awards-nominees-beyonce-taylor-swift-2025/104580528 Megan Fox: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/celebrity/megan-fox-pregnant-machine-gun-kelly/ Bridget Jones 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhAcAgULwYY&ab_channel=Peacock The Traitors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3rqVPKOKfQ&ab_channel=Peacock Big Boys: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/big-boys ‘Black Witness’ by Amy McQuire: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/black-witness ‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ by Toshikazu Kawaguchi: https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/before-the-coffee-gets-cold-guide Doc: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/doc Josh Neille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshneille11/ ‘West With Giraffes’ by Lynda Rutledge: https://www.lyndarutledge.com/disc.htm ‘Straight Up’ by Ruby Tui: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Ruby-Tui-Straight-Up-9781991006141/ Tough Guy Book Club: https://www.toughguybookclub.com/ Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/  Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Breaking bang, we've got a little life update for our beloved Bang Fam. The only thing certain in life is change, and there are some changes happening with Bang On. But we've got some fun planned too. We'll explain it all here. Bang Fam 4 Eva. x Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We're a US election free zone in this week's episode, so if you want a brain bath and a some silly duffa chat we are - as always - here if you need. And it's a huge week cos we think Beyoncé is Bang Fam?! Is she sending us messages via her Beylloween posts? Closer to home, an obituary has nailed it, and a questionable survey has us chatting interior design. Live, Laugh, Love. Moschino have backed up their baguette bag with a celery clutch and all we can say is TAKE OUR MONEY. And we're celebrating the life and legacy of the late great Quincy Jones. Vegemite museum: https://cyrilcallisterfoundation.org/museum/ Beywatch: https://www.instagram.com/beyonce/p/DB-14k-RTqu/?img_index=8 Jennifer Ann Kelly obit: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/son-mother-obituary-death-tribute-b2642225.html Outdated home decor: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14038839/home-decor-icks-gen-z.html Letting the Gen Z colleague write the marketing script: https://www.tiktok.com/@ayrshireblinds/video/7415270054863932705?lang=en Red flags in dating: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/05/date-space-astronauts-toilet-paper-olivia-rodrigo-elon-musk-jeff-bezos Celery clutch: https://www.delicious.com.au/entertaining/style-trends/article/moschino-fashion-label-introduces-bread-celery-shaped-handbags/y8kea5yi?r=entertaining Rivals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQhpZX6PBk Quincy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT7gn6nhsAc Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's Halloween and we're ghoulishly making our way through the week that was. Myf's been in the presence of The Mescal, while Zan has been singing Khe Sanh with her dad. Janelle Monae is ET and we're patiently awaiting what Heidi Klum will unveil. One of the most viral videos of the week has us chatting too; Saoirse Ronan is all of us in that moment on Graham Norton's couch, trying to explain the realities women face to a bunch of nice guys. Mama Tina has a memoir, The Bear is The Boss, and Lily Allen is making more coin from her feet than her music. We'll unpack it all. Myf's brought in some truly heinous farshun for the holiday, and we're banging on about a great Aussie film and an excellent longread on Netflix. Janelle Monae as ET: https://ew.com/janelle-monae-halloween-costume-et-jennifer-hudson-show-8737177 Saoirse Ronan: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/29/chatshow-saoirse-ronan-graham-norton-women Tina Knowles book: https://tinaknowlesbook.com/ Lily Allen: https://x.com/lilyallen/status/1849803776753893639 Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen: https://pitchfork.com/news/jeremy-allen-white-is-bruce-springsteen-in-first-look-at-new-deliver-me-from-nowhere-biopic/ Reptile sneaker: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-reptile-sneaker/ Ballarat homework - Hot Frosty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w Audrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgMNlAC6Gjw How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix's Endless Library: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/magazine/netflix-library-viewer-numbers.html Podcast version: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/podcasts/the-daily/netflix-library.html?smid=url-share  Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/  Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's a real "because the internet" kinda week, and we're unpacking North West's $20k lol gift for her mum, Meryl and Martin's possible hard launch (thanks Steve), and the plight of Mickey the Cockatoo. A band called Lawrence are drawing attention on TikTok for their singer's huge wail, some people love it some people hate it, everyone is posting their reacs to it. Because the internet. Bieber's love of slippers as outdoors wear has infiltrated high farshun and we are here for cosy o'clock. And we're banging on about new series Rivals and Dan Levy's directorial debut Good Grief. North West necklace for KK: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/north-west-kim-kardashian-birthday-necklace/ Viral Lawrence song: https://thetab.com/uk/2024/10/16/this-chaotic-viral-song-is-dividing-tiktok-and-people-are-beefing-over-if-its-great-or-terrible-392636 Meryl and Martin: https://www.vulture.com/article/did-steve-martin-confirm-martin-short-meryl-streep-relationship.html Beef S02: https://variety.com/2024/tv/news/beef-season-2-cast-oscar-isaac-carey-mulligan-charles-melton-cailee-spaeny-1236186757/ Mickey the Cockie: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/23/mickey-the-cockatoo-macarthur-square-coles-birds-indoors FARSHUN slippers: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/15/t-magazine/slippers-the-row-justin-bieber.html RIVALS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQhpZX6PBk Good Grief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bR_MPXTaEZw Andrew Garfield on grief: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EVlXbiP4x2E Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/  Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back to bring some light into your week, and Polly Jean Harvey is gonna help. Did you hear that Myf has the Prime Minister on her Spicks and Specks team this weekend too? She'll give you all the goss. Meanwhile Zan is punishing anyone who'll listen to watch The English Teacher - while also realising it's creator is also TJ Mack. It's a classic Gen X discovery of TikTok virality, a year too late. And a piece on "treat culture" and why giving yourself a fancy smoothie or mani/pedi is the new vacation, has us intrigued. If internet chat is too much this week, look up. It's Aussie Bird Count week and a reminder to get your head outta your phone. We're banging on about the Menendez Brothers series on Netflix 'Monsters', and a fascinating exploration into groupthink with the podcast Hysterical. Liam Payne: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-17/liam-payne-death-one-direction/104483622 PJ Harvey tour: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/pj-harvey-announces-2025-australian-tour-dates-tickets/104473330 Spicks and Specks: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/spicks-and-specks Countdown 50: https://www.abc.net.au/about/media-centre/press-releases/celebrating-countdown-50-years-on-abc/104483236 Brian Jordan Alvarez: https://www.instagram.com/brianjordanalvarez/?hl=en TJ Mack: https://www.tiktok.com/@brianjordanalvarez/video/7277315001944247594?lang=en The English Teacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvKrsaZrEA Disclaimer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=so6XoqZgbVM Treat culture: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/16/we-live-in-a-treat-culture-and-gen-z-is-splurging-on-snacks Bird Count: https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/ Monsters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcXg28iAiLM Hysterical podcast: https://wondery.com/shows/hysterical/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Breaking FARSHUN news; the Costume Institute has announced its 2025 exhibition which means we have our Met Gala theme and ooh boy are we pumped. In adjacent gallery news, the long held question "is this art?" has not been asked by a Dutch gallery worker. Whoopsies. Fat Bear Week has crowned its incumbent champion (we luv u Grazer), and a Qantas in-flight entertainment fail has us remembering the olden days of forced viewing. It's shaping up to be a big summer of music movies too, with Paul Kelly, Robbie Williams, Bob Dylan, and Pharrell all having their stories told in different ways. And we're banging on about a heartbreaking film you shouldn't watch on a plane, and the latest season of Slow Horses. Oh, and if you see this in time, you can still vote for Bang On in the listeners' choice at the Australian Podcast Awards: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting Met Gala theme announced: https://www.vogue.com/article/superfine-tailoring-black-style-costume-institute-spring-2025-exhibition Gallery worker bins art: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/08/beer-can-artwork-lam-museum-thrown-out-all-the-good-times-we-spent-together Fat Bear Week: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/fat-bear-week-2024-winner-128-grazer/104448686 Qantas in flight fail: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/08/business/qantas-airlines-australia-r-rated-movie.html How to Make Gravy movie: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-09/how-to-make-gravy-movie-trailer-paul-kelly-hugo-weaving-binge/104448648 A Complete Unknown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=73rHRm5uTQ0&ab_channel=IGN Better Man: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-03/robbie-williams-biopic-better-man-cgi-monkey-teaser-trailer/104427364 Piece by Piece: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xDlnwQCkiSA&ab_channel=UniversalPicturesAustralia Oasis tour dates: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-08/oasis-australia-tour-2025-reunion-dates-tickets/104440066 LDR married: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/sep/27/lana-del-rey-married-jeremy-dufrene All Of Us Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O97iSjvqBlY&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures Slow Horses S04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xo27sE2fdvs&ab_channel=AppleTV Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Ok how many people googled "The Joker" song after seeing Gaga sing it this week? Myf and Zan are here to unpack the week that was, and investigate whether Lady Gaga is a hornbag for Kath & Kim's theme song. The courtroom saga of the MONA Ladies Lounge is the gift that keeps giving, and we debrief on the artist's win. And a great read in the New Yorker unpacks the trends, algorithms, and servitude we offer up to Instagram in our quest to be seen. Bit of coin chat this week too, and we've been nominated for an award! Get behind us, Bang Fam! And we're banging on about the new 90's Vogue doco, and chef Ben Shewry's new memoir Uses for Obsession. Take 5 on ABC iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe Vote for Bang On in the Australian Podcast Awards: https://www.australianpodcastawards.com/voting Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://hermaj.com/events/bang-on/ MONA Ladies Lounge appeal: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-27/mona-ladies-lounge-decision-tascat-supreme-court-decision/104403720 Lady Gaga singing The Joker: https://www.buzzfeed.com/angelinebarion/kath-and-kim-the-joker-theme-song The Desperation of the Instagram Photo Dump: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/the-desperation-of-the-instagram-photo-dump In Vogue: The 90s: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PShARkr_uRU Uses For Obsession: https://www.murdochbooks.com/browse/book/Ben-Shewry-Uses-for-Obsession-9781922616845 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's another big week but all good, Myf and Zan are here to make sense of it all for you. And oh boy, the internet has delivered. In Detroit, a Bridgerton themed "experience" is drawing comparisons to the Wonka debacle early 2024 (and obvs we are all in). Speaking of period drama, Wuthering Heights is getting another remake, but fans aren't too happy about the casting of Margot Robbie and Jacob Elordi. Live streams are going off for a Thai zoo and we have Moo Deng to thank. The baby hippopotamus is still at her adorable, CBF best (ahead of her deadly, will kill anything that crosses her era), and we can't look away. But Pesto is coming in hot, a cuddly big boi of a penguin closer to home. We're unzipping Double J's "Filthy Fifty" to see if the list of the best f**king songs correlates to our own soundtrack, and banging on about new TV comedy The English Teacher, and French TV show La Maison. This episode contains strong language. Kylie Minogue tour: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-19/kylie-minogue-2025-australian-tour-dates-new-album-tension-ii/104373652 Take 5: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe Detroit Bridgerton Party: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-25/bridgerton-ball-detroit-disappointment/104393770 Wuthering Heights: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/wuthering-heights-javob-elordi-margot-robbie-cast/ Moo Deng: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/moo-deng-livestream/ Pesto: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3w4nld5e3o Filthy Fifty: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/features/filthy-fifty-50-great-sex-songs/104371738 La Maison: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RnJ_HEM1CB4 The English Teacher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jfvKrsaZrEA&ab_channel=FXNetworks  Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We love a red carpet, we love an awards ceremony, we love the Emmys. TV's night of nights had some real highlights, and we go in on the big winners, the interesting category choices, and of course the FARSHUN. The Office gets a local reboot, and we get a squiz at the first trailer. And there's a bit of argy-bargy between Morrissey and Johnny Marr about the future of The Smiths... we'll explain. Men's undies are finally getting the glow up they deserve, and we're banging on about a couple of great reads from local authors. Show notes: Kylie's tour tease: https://www.instagram.com/kylieminogue/reel/DADzIm-t1Bf/?hl=en Emmy's winners: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-16/emmys-2024-76th-emmy-awards-key-moments-highlights/104355302 The Office: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-18/the-office-australia-trailer-reactions-felicity-ward-prime-video/104364376 The Smiths trademark: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/sep/17/johnny-marr-rubbishes-morrisseys-claim-about-smiths-trademark Mens undies: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/sep/17/mens-underwear-new-styles-2024 Emmy's red carpet: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-16/emmys-2024-red-carpet-awards-ceremony/104354902 Jonathan Seidler book: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761269547/ Michelle Brasier book: https://ultimopress.com.au/products/my-brothers-ashes-are-in-a-sandwich-bag Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal, and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back with a whole lot of music chat this week. As we press record the 40th annual MTV VMAs are on; always the most cooked red carpet of the year. The CMA Awards announced its nominations, and Beyonce is a glaring omission... We explore why. Kendrick Lamar has been announced as headliner for the sports concert with the Super Bowl Halftime Show as it's crowning moment. And Taylor Swift has come out and officially endorsed Kamala Harris (we are here for her sign off). Meanwhile Dave Grohl has knocked language out of the park with his weasel word announcement of an affair, and it's a loving farewell to the voice of our childhood: the iconic James Earl Jones. And we're digging into the wild docuseries Chimp Crazy, and banging on about an Isabelle Allende book and Netflix's new series A Perfect Couple. Beyonce CMA snub: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/09/arts/music/beyonce-cmas-nominations-cowboy-carter.html?smid=url-share Kendrick Lamar Superbowl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oIEKK_j0fss&ab_channel=KendrickLamar Taylor Swift endorsement: https://www.instagram.com/taylorswift/p/C_wtAOKOW1z/?hl=en Dave Grohl affair: https://www.instagram.com/davestruestories/p/C_v4WBbyxnd/?hl=en James Earl Jones: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-10/james-earl-jones-star-wars-the-lion-king-the-simpsons/104331850  VMAs red carpet: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-12/vma-red-carpet/104336406 Chimp Crazy: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-chimp-crazy!30032 The Soul of a Woman: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54075385-the-soul-of-a-woman The Perfect Couple: https://www.netflix.com/title/81474158 Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal, and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and marking 300 episodes of Bang On! Saddle up for a wild episode capturing the week that was. Oasis' return, Adele's departure, Lana Del Rey's rumoured new boyfriend. Wait till you hear Myf's story about him. We're catching up on hot goss since we last hung out too, including Logies chat and Myf's run in with a plover. Speaking of birds, we have some key Peregrine Falcon updates for the new series. Who would have thought when we started back in 2017 that "music, art, life, and stuff" would actually mean "and birds"? We'll celebrate our milestone with some funny memories too (thank you Bang Babe Caitlin), and we're banging on about a coupla great books. Chopsticks or Fork by Jennifer Wong and Lin Jie Kong, and Miranda July's new novel All Fours. Thank you to every one of you who listened to this or any of the 299 other episodes we've shared. We wouldn't be here without your support, and your emails, DM's, and crop dusting of "bang fam" fills our hearts and our cups. We're very lucky to have been able to make it to #300 with such a beautiful community. Thank you. x Shit Bali Music playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ghbvs2A0LdhRsjruKtlZh?si=429c3cd121dd4965  Take 5 S03 announced: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/take-5-zan-rowe-abc-tv-show-bernard-fanning-neil-finn-minogue/104301158 Oasis: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-08-27/oasis-reunion-noel-gallagher-liam-gallagher/104269800 Lana Del Rey: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/lana-del-rey-jeremy-dufrene/ Adele: https://www.nme.com/news/music/adele-announces-break-from-performing-i-will-not-see-you-for-an-incredibly-long-time-3789536 Fatman Scoop: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-01/fatman-scoop-dies/104296034 Chopsticks or Fork on iview: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/chopsticks-or-fork Chopsticks or Fork book: https://www.jenniferwong.com.au/chopsticks-or-fork All Fours: https://mirandajuly.com/all-fours/ Cairns homework for Bang On Live: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-chimp-crazy!30032 Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan’s tour around the country is about to come to an end, so this week we’re bringing you another highlight. Comedian Nikki Britton joined them at their show in Wyong and told an absolutely wild story from her dating life. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan have had a ball on the Bang On live tour, with special guests along the way and only one show left in Cairns on Saturday September 7! When Myf and Zan took on Geelong, they were joined by OG Bang Fam member and comedian Lizzy Hoo who shared one of the most memorable stories from a guest you'll ever hear... Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We’re living in the era of the music documentary. From the big screen to streaming to social media, films about our favourite artists are everywhere. But where to start? Well, Myf and Zan have done God’s work and watched a bunch of them. Inspired by the great lineup of music docos on the Melbourne International Film Festival program, this week Myf and Zan are talking about some of their faves. There’s new films about electro punk pioneer Peaches and cult Irish hip-hop act Kneecap; films that chart the rise and fall of icons like ABBA and Whitney Houston; and there’s those goosebump-inducing moments on film that capture transcendent performers at their peak. Melbourne International Film Festival: https://miff.com.au/ Double J’s 19 music documentaries you can (legally) stream for free right now: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2020-04-23/stream-music-documentaries-free/12178630 ABBA: Against the Odds: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abba-against-the-odds Freddie Mercury: The Great Pretender: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/freddie-mercury-the-great-pretender/1350182979700 Whitney: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/whitney 20 Feet From Stardom: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/20-feet-from-stardom/1985674819552 Blasko: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/blasko/video/AC1541H001S00 The Greatest Night In Pop: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81720500?src=tudum Wham: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81137188?src=tudum ABC Logie Awards Nominees 2024: https://iview.abc.net.au/collection/1374 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Spoiler alert! This week, it’s all about woman of the moment Celine Dion and the new documentary that’s given us all a new appreciation of the superstar singer. I Am: Celine Dion follows Celine as she deals with the aftermath of her diagnosis with stiff person syndrome. It’s a confronting look at the harrowing physical toll the illness has taken on her health and her voice. We learn about her upbringing as one of 14 children, go behind the scenes into her warehouse of extraordinary farshun, and get a peek into her everyday life - from the most orderly sock drawer you’ll ever see to her kids’ bonkers gaming room. And of course Myf and Zan have LOTS of thoughts: about celebrity, health, ageing, perfection and an an old-school entertainer who’s given an extraordinary window into her life. Celine Dion: I Am: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/I-Am-Celine-Dion/0KESUWINP6U93HJ0FEZUVWNDZK Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Produced by: Caitlin Nienaber Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's been a very EXTRA week, and so we're going early cos frankly we're busting to unpack it all.  The Paris Olympics Opening Ceremony is camp AF and we're here for Blue Man Group Dionysis, Renaissance horsewoman, a ménage a trois nod, and death metal beheadings of Marie Antoinette. Obvs we're on the floor watching Celine's return. Wow. CD's are having a renaissance of their own, thanks mainly to T Swift, but a sweet editorial has us reminiscing about the beloved compact disc and the memories they hold. And on the anniversary of Sinead O'Connor's death, a wax figure has been unveiled in Dublin. It's not good. Bang Fam have been DM'ing us the Alexander McQueen hoof boots left right and centre too, and trotting down the runway with this hairy FARSHUN. And we're banging on about the Von Dutch doco and Nick Cave & Sean O'Hagan's beautiful book of conversations.   Show notes:  Kasey Chambers book: https://www.hardiegrant.com.au/au/publishing/bookfinder/book/kasey-chambers-just-don_t-be-a-d__khead-by-kasey-chambers/9781761451027 Opening Ceremony highlights: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pe5xlUgyzk  CD sales are growing: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/28/cd-sales-rise-taylor-swift-collection-nostalgia-90s-oasis-bashy-metronomy-kitty-liv Sinead O'Connor wax figure: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-27/sinead-oconnor-wax-figure-taken-down-over-poor-likeness/104150802 Wax celebrity figures: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/entertainment/celebs/g19664055/bad-celebrity-wax-figures/?slide=4 McQueen hoof boot: https://www.alexandermcqueen.com/en-us/pr/hoof-boot-808119WLAAB1779.html Vote for Take 5 in the Logies: https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ The Curse of Von Dutch: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/0QYBYKB3RIIMODVVT5YT82791P/ref=atv_dl_rdr?tag=justau2tuk-22 Faith, Hope & Carnage: https://www.nickcave.com/faith-hope-and-carnage/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Produced by: Caitlin Nienaber & Nick Gerber Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Bonjour! It's a tres bien Bang On this week and we're all in on everything Olympics: Celine Dion, Lady Gaga, nuggie ban, and the farshun. Oh and the sport, that too. Emily is in Paris again for S04, but she's also in Rome. We have the latest updates on Myf's fave soap opera and speaking of sports, Katy Perry has been announced as pre-game entertainment for the AFL Grand Final. Fingers crossed Left Shark makes the trip down, too. Kamala is brat and we go in on the most joyful part of the US election race thus far. And Chappell Roan is stepping back following some parasocial relationship boundary crossing. How to be a pop star today? With great difficulty. We're also banging on about reality series Trixie Motel and blockbuster remake Twisters. Think of us as a familiar silly salve, in this wild world.   Show notes: Katy Perry at AFL GF: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-25/afl-grand-final-entertainment-katy-perry-announced/104139812 Celine and Lady Gaga in Paris: https://deadline.com/2024/07/celine-dion-paris-speculation-perform-olympics-opening-ceremony-1236018839/ Tillies: https://www.pedestrian.tv/sport/matildas-australia-paris-olympics-uniform/ No nuggies in Paris: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/article/2024/jul/22/chicken-nuggets-paris-2024-olympic-games-food-health Emily in Paris S04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLPk8yRq9_c Kamala is brat: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/jul/22/kamala-harris-coconut-tree-meme Chappell Roan steps back?: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-22/icymi-chappell-roan-the-boys-finale-fangirls-eminem-taylor-swift/104125894#roan Trixie Motel: https://trixiemotel.com/ Twisters: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jm27YjLnPHc Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Produced by: Caitlin Nienaber & Ryan Young   Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and we've got heaps to unpack. Tenacious D's tour cancellation, Katy Perry's confusing comeback single, and some hot rumours about sequels and surprise appearances. We're going deep on BRATS too, the new doco on The Brat Pack, and we have thoughts. And speaking of coming of age memories, the sad death of Shannen Doherty has us reflecting on her roles in our lives. Zan has a big debrief of London fun too, including a robot ABBA review, and Balenciaga are trolling us again with their latest collection. Need something to binge? Myf is banging on about new Aussie series Fake, and Zan is raving about the Nathan Fielder, Benny Safdie, and Emma Stone series The Curse. Show notes: ABBA doco: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abba-against-the-odds V&A exhibitions: https://www.vam.ac.uk/whatson Tenacious D: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-16/tenacious-d-trump-joke-cancel-australia-tour/104105448 Devil Wears Prada sequel: https://puck.news/devil-wears-prada-sequel-is-in-the-works/ Celine for Olympics: https://www.sortiraparis.com/en/news/olympic-games-paris-2024/articles/314513-paris-2024-olympics-celine-dion-star-of-the-opening-ceremony Katy Perry: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/12/katy-perry-womans-world-review BRATS: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MxVNQkRM5Qw Shannen Doherty: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-07-14/shannen-doherty-90210-charmed-star-dies/103796370 Shannen's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-be-clear-with-shannen-doherty/id1718531401 Balenciaga festival wristband: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jul/11/festival-wristband-balenciaga-3000-pounds Wyong homework - America's Sweethearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16IBBTd9iJM Fake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K_1Akqhjy6M The Curse: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tui5vl13Gqg Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Produced by: Ryan Young & Caitlin Nienaber Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

“I think it was a great feminist text” Myf and Zan are on assignment this week, so they’re sharing a bonus bang from their recent live show in Geelong. They unpacked Harry Styles fan fic rom-com The Idea of You starring Anne Hathaway and had plenty of thoughts on intergenerational relationships, hair continuity, bad art and boy bands. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

If you've had more questions than answers this week, you're not alone. Who is the Hawk Tuah girl, and why has Lily Allen set up an OnlyFans? For her feet? Myf and Zan are here to help, making sense of the week that was. Witchery have had a brand refresh and it's done the opposite of what was planned, and the Punters Club is back in Melbourne. Gen X and elder millenials, we'll see you at the pub. And we're banging on about a new series on Karl Lagerfeld, and the first episode of S03 of The Bear. Show notes: Art Bollards of Geelong: https://www.geelongaustralia.com.au/bollards/default.aspx Hawk Tuah Girl: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/03/hawk-tuah-girl-podcast-interview Lily Allen: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/jul/03/sole-trader-why-is-lily-allen-selling-feet-pics-on-onlyfans Witchery: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/designers/genuinely-embarrassing-witchery-slammed-over-major-change-to-new-range/news-story/b40b203d49c5d2e9890ee2ffa9e6b8b4 Punters is back: https://www.broadsheet.com.au/melbourne/entertainment/article/melbournes-iconic-punters-club-set-reopen-2024-revival Becoming Karl Lagerfeld: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dWs94_ZaDLw The Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UHiwdDFPsZY Wyong homework - America's Sweethearts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=16IBBTd9iJM Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and boy howdy there's a lot to catch up on. Take 5 has been nominated for a Logie (!) and we're looking at you, Bang Fam, to nab the win. Charli XCX has invited Lorde onto a remix of a song reportedly about her. What results is one of the most beautiful displays of radical vulnerability we've heard, and it gets us thinking about the pitting of pop stars against one another, and how the new guard of stars is rewriting the rules. Justin Timberlake has had a "tough week", while in Paris we've just discovered Vogue World and we are all in on this circus madness. And we're cracking open the Bang Box to share some treats, and banging on about Colin From Accounts S02. Show notes: Vote for Take 5 in the Logies: https://www.tvweeklogies.com.au/ Brats air date: https://tvtonight.com.au/2024/06/airdate-brats.html Geelong homework: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/The-Idea-of-You/0NRT15S2XG06SG5HBV5NQAW3E3 Charli XCX and Lorde: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/21/charli-xcx-and-lordes-conflict-resolution-is-the-years-most-powerful-pop-moment The Espresso Theory of Gender Relations: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2024/06/charli-xcx-sabrina-carpenter-chappell-roan-summer-pop/678760/ Justin Timberlake: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/jun/22/justin-timberlake-drink-driving-charge-tough-week Full body deodorant: https://www.bustle.com/beauty/full-body-deodorant-lume-safe Vogue World: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-24/vogue-world-paris-sees-sabrina-carpenter-cameo-ahead-of-olympics/104014466 The Nightwatchman substack: https://glennpeters.substack.com/ Colin From Accounts: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-colin-from-accounts!18466  Thirroul homework: https://www.primevideo.com/detail/I-Am-Celine-Dion/0KESUWINP6U93HJ0FEZUVWNDZK Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Queens reign supreme this week! Dolly Parton has announced a new Broadway musical based on her life, and we are already booking our flights to New York. Her empire continues to expand too, with a hotel, museum, and wine range. She never stops. Kylie Minogue has reportedly signed with Netflix for a fly-on-the-wall doco on her life as well, and has been getting her yee-haw on again with Orville Peck, to boot. And if you're seeing a lot of talk about "Rodent Men" and need an explainer, we're here for you. Millennial fashion is giving us whiplash in it's cyclical return, specifically the GG Gucci belt. Are the days of stealth wealth over? And we're banging on about a couple of brilliant podcasts, and another bang on piece from Annabel Crabb about men and the meritocracy. Show notes: Geelong homework The Idea of You: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V8i6PB0gGOA Dolly musical: https://www.theguardian.com/music/article/2024/jun/06/dolly-parton-broadway-musical Kylie doco: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/celebrity-life/kylie-minogue-signs-huge-deal-with-netflix-for-tellall-documentary/news-story/4a1df4053266b8340f7e56619a29192f Who is Rodent Man? https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/08/style/who-is-a-rodent-man.html# The GG Gucci belt: https://nypost.com/2024/06/10/lifestyle/this-ugly-millennial-fashion-accessory-is-making-a-comeback/ Annabel Crabb editorial: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-12/australian-media-industry-and-the-shamelessness-of-powerful-men/103963254 The Minefield: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/theminefield The Rest is Entertainment: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-rest-is-entertainment/id1718287198 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are having a ball on the Bang On live tour across the country with special guests along the way and a handful of shows left. Comedian, improv queen and co-host of triple j Breakfast Concetta Caristo joined them on stage in Sydney to bang on about something Myf and Zan did not see coming. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Just when we think it's been a quiet week, the internet proves us wrong. A TikTok comedian has gotten answers to the questions many journo's have been asking of Baz Luhrmann, streetside in Sydney. Alec and Hilaria Baldwin have launched a new reality TV show about their lives (in strange timing...), and the Tillies squad has been announced for the Paris Olympics. It feels like it's been a bit of a pile on for J Lo lately, and it speaks to a whole lot more than poor ticket sales. Why is women's ambition so misunderstood?  Meanwhile, it's a big week for shoes, as Rupert Murdoch keeps it casual on his wedding day and Miley elevates her treadmill time with some slingbacks. And we're banging on about the brilliant film May December, and season 3 of Hacks.   Show notes: Tillies team: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-04/matildas-paris-olympic-games-team-named/103931500 Baz Lurhmann TikTok: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-31/baz-luhrmann-tiktok-god-worthy/103920448 Alec + Hilaria Baldwin show: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7zLlVbOKuO/ Hilaria Baldwin Spanish ancestry explained: https://www.vox.com/22203597/hilaria-baldwin-spanish-accent-ancestry-explained J-Lo: https://www.thedailybeast.com/obsessed/jennifer-lopez-life-is-in-shambles-whys-everyone-so-giddy-about-it Women's ambition and J-Lo: https://www.thecut.com/article/jennifer-lopez-ambition-bennifer-breakup.html Rupert Murdoch's wedding sneaks: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/06/03/style/rupert-murdoch-wedding-sneakers.html Miley Cyrus in W Mag: https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/miley-cyrus-cover-interview-2024 May December: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8z3JaevxEMA&ab_channel=TransmissionFilms Hacks S03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGavlxbyrzE&ab_channel=StanAustralia Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On Merch Store: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live   Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are unpacking a huge week, and welcoming a surprise new member of the Bang Fam. Yes, the one and only Amy Poehler drops in for a chat and you won't believe what she's banging on about. We've got great news for our Bang Fam in the Top End too! And for southerners, Ramsay St is about to get a surprise new resident. A new doco on the Brat Pack, spearheaded by Andrew McCarthy, has us reliving our fave coming of age movies, while reflecting back on how this gang of actors was maligned back in the day. And a piece on pop culture, art, and amateur sleuths opens up a convo on authenticity, trauma, and emotional evolution that surprises us both. In Tassie, the most expensive album ever sold is about to spin at MONA for a lucky few, and on the streets of New York we're heading into our hot orthopaedic summer. And we're banging on about the compelling new Jerrod Carmichael "Reality Show", and the new season of Heartbreak High. Show notes: Amy Poehler: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C7lNoLNROtq/?igsh=MWowdGNyaGo3c3Vudw== Darwin Bang On Live: https://www.darwinfestival.org.au/events/bang-on-live/ Chrishell joins Neighbours: https://variety.com/2024/tv/global/selling-sunset-chrishell-stause-neighbours-cast-1236018632/ Brat Pack doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AUjGATC7tWs Andrew McCarthy guest essay: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/27/opinion/brat-pack-andrew-mccarthy.html Original Brat Pack article: https://nymag.com/movies/features/49902/ Amateur sleuths: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/article/2024/may/25/pop-culture-overshare-baby-reindeer-taylor-swift Wu-Tang at MONA: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-28/one-of-a-kind-wu-tang-album-to-be-played-at-mona-gallery/103900466 Dr Scholls shoe of summer: https://nymag.com/strategist/article/dr-scholls-sandals-shoe-of-the-summer.html Jerrod Carmichael: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-jerrod-carmichael-reality-show!26496 Heartbreak High S02: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zj5-uPt8718 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan’s Bang On Live tour continues across the country, with special guests joining them at every show. Comedian Nazeem Hussain jumped on stage in Brisbane and shared a wild story from the road involving a marching band, the army, the Sri Lankan Prime Minister and poisonous stingray eels. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and there is plenty to catch up on. Most importantly, the annual Westminster Dog Show, the pranciest event of the year. Sage has won, and rightly so. Speaking of winners, Grace Tame has proven once again she's unstoppable; winning a 60km ultramarathon and capturing the experience of the run so poetically. ChatGPT have released new chatbots, one of which sounds frighteningly similar to Scarlett Johansson. So we're watching HER again, and finding out the full story. And a Kansas City Chiefs NRL player has given the commencement speech at his old Catholic College and oh boy, their YouTube account has never had so many clicks. We have an update on the Ladies Lounge at MONA that you're gonna love, and some news on Pigeoneers. What are pigeoneers? Good question, we'll explain. And it's a big week of brilliant cinema as Myf watches our stories on screen and Zan heads to a French farmhouse for some epic gastronomy. Show notes: Westminster Dog Show: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/15/style/westminster-dog-show-best-in-show.html Grace Tame ultramarathon: https://www.instagram.com/tamepunk/reel/C7PtQGgyHV7/?hl=en Scarlett Johansson: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/05/20/technology/scarlett-johansson-openai-statement.html Harrison Butker commencement speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-JS7RIKSaCc Kirsha's toilet:https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/art/australia-tasmania-womens-only-museum-mona-b2541294.html  Young pigeoneers: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/article/2024/may/19/young-pigeon-fanciers-meet-the-new-kids-on-the-flock  David Stratton's Stories of Australian Cinema: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/david-stratton-s-stories-of-australian-cinema The Taste of Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKKCGtoIOVY  Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Zan’s been whisked away on secret special business this week, so she and Myf have a bonus bang all the way from their show at Brisbane Comedy Festival. This time, they’re picking apart the very horny tennis movie Challengers starring Zendaya, which has absolutely nothing to do with the Woodies or Porky’s, but somehow they weave their way into this very silly conversation. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf’s away at Eurovision this week, so she and Zan have an extra special Bonus Bang for you from their unforgettable live show at Melbourne Comedy Festival. Comedian Joel Creasey was their special guest and he spilled the tea on what’s really going on behind the scenes when he and Myf host the annual song contest. Hint: they’ve shared a toothbrush. And that’s not all! Myf’s twin brother Kit dropped by too with a song and tale about their childhood trips to a place called magic mountain. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s the show everyone’s watching. When Myf and Zan hit Brisbane recently for Bang On Live, comedian Sam Taunton joined them to bang on about Netflix series Baby Reindeer. He talked about the thrill of bingeing it all in one night on a laptop in bed and shared some behind-the-scenes tales from The Project. Show notes: Baby Reindeer: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/8121988 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Whoosh, it's been a big week and a half and we're here to make sense of it for you and provide a bit of respite. The exhaustion and anger felt by women in the last couple of weeks can't go unmentioned, and we share our thoughts about this endless, frustrating conversation around women's right to live safely. Cosmopolitan magazine is making a return as an actual glossy, our Nicole has just made history in America, and Myf is vindicated by the public's feelings on the perfect movie length. Jerry Seinfeld has joined the ranks of blokes of a certain age with opinions on political correctness, so we're going to match him by giving our thoughts on Unfrosted. Yep, his Netflix film on Pop Tarts is also your homework for the Sydney Bang On Live show, fam. Apparently there's a bunch of people who don't shower daily, or even weekly, and Zan is fascinated. And socks and sandals (also jandals) are making a big comeback! So are piss stained jeans. It's FARSHUN. We farewell a literary giant in Paul Auster, and we're banging on about a brilliant read from Anna Funder, Wifedom, and a fun watch on Bon Jovi. Bang Medicine. Show notes: Bang On Shit Bali Music:  https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1ghbvs2A0LdhRsjruKtlZh?si=l6AEJURSSqq7Hz-s3Vj9WA&pi=a-FETgalZyS8y Annabel Crabb: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-01/albanese-gendered-violence-rally/103785858 $925 million response: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-02/survivors-advocates-experts-respond-to-national-cabinet/103792420 Family and domestic violence support services: 1800 Respect National Helpline: 1800 737 732 DV Connect Women's Line: 1800 811 811 13 YARN 13 92 76 Kids Helpline: 1800 55 1800 Headspace: 1800 650 890 Lifeline (24-hour Crisis Line): 13 11 14 Cosmo back: https://mumbrella.com.au/cosmopolitan-magazine-latest-glossy-to-return-to-the-australian-market-827423 Nicole Kidman honoured: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/28/nicole-kidman-given-life-achievement-award-by-american-film-insitute Perfect film time: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/29/ideal-movie-running-time-is-92-minutes-poll-claims?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other Jerry Seinfeld: https://variety.com/2024/film/news/jerry-seinfeld-pc-culture-extreme-left-ruining-tv-comedy-1235985325/ New Yorker piece: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-new-yorker-interview/the-scholar-of-comedy Unfrosted: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lqRPUhPfho Not showering daily: https://www.bbc.com/culture/article/20240423-theres-no-need-to-shower-every-day-heres-why Socks are in: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/apr/25/best-foot-forward-the-humble-sock-is-finally-having-its-moment Pee stained jeans: https://www.complex.com/style/a/alex-ocho/pee-stained-designer-jeans-sell-out Met Gala preview: https://www.instyle.com/2024-met-gala-guest-list-8640772 Paul Auster: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/may/01/paul-auster-dies-aged-77-death-american-author-new-york-trilogy Bon Jovi doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lScnabjU6Is Wifedom: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/wifedom-9780143778080 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Turrbal and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

“It hurt my brain and eyes.” That’s what one member of the Bang Fam had to say about ‘Irish Wish’, the new Netflix movie starring Lindsay Lohan. But is it as bad as everyone says? Hear Myf and Zan debrief on the acting, the farshun and so much more at one of their biggest live shows yet at Melbourne Comedy Festival. Show notes: Irish Wish: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81594532 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back with our recap of the week in music, art, life, and stuff and all boxes are ticked this week. The Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame have announced their 2024 inductees; hear who made it, who didn't, and who cares. ICYMI Taylor Swift released a new album, then another one a couple of hours later. And there's a lot of conjecture on TTPD. We debrief on the conversations around music's most famous billionaire. David Beckham has gifted the internet with a Spice Girls reunion and isn't he chuffed about it? And a new release from Troye Sivan's homewares range has everyone talking. Speaking of art, a huge scale incredible work from Kamilaroi Bigambul artist Archie Moore has just taken out the top prize at the Venice Biennale! And 30 years on, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert is getting a sequel. We've set homework for our Brissie Bang On Live shows too, and we're banging on about new series Baby Reindeer and Italian film La Chimera. Show notes: Rock n' Roll Hall of Fame Inductees: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/21/arts/music/rock-roll-hall-fame-inductees-cher-dave-matthews.html Taylor Swift Fatigue: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/04/22/arts/music/taylor-swift-album-fatigue.html Spice Girls reunite: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/22/spice-girls-reunion-victoria-beckham-50th-birthday-stop-video-oswalds-london Archie Moore's winning work: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-21/venice-biennale-2024-archie-moore-australia-wins-golden-lion/103750620 Priscilla sequel: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/20/priscilla-queen-of-the-desert-sequel-in-works-with-original-cast-director-confirms Challengers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VobTTbg-te0 La Chimera: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TkIC8YI9-eU Baby Reindeer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eafm1gB6SCM Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Turrbal and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are on the road, taking Bang On to towns and cities across the country with Bang On Live. They’re setting homework for audiences everywhere they go and in Bendigo they debriefed on the Netflix series ‘One Day’ starring Leo Woodall and Ambika Mod. Get ready to hear about all the tears, tunes, nostalgia and spoilers… Show notes: One Day: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81256740 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's been a large week, and Myf and Zan are here to take you into a happy place, and make sense of the sillier side of the internet. Much to celebrate too, as Double J turns 10 and a house party is planned. We're setting the homework for our Brissie Bang On Live too, so make sure you're up to speed. The defamation trial brought by Bruce Lehrmann has ended, and we reflect on the outcome, the process, what's left behind. Coachella's first weekend has brought plenty to the social media feed, and we dive into all the random surprises in the desert. And a new podcast series from Courtney Love has been getting attention for all the wrong (and predictable) reasons. As the reviews roll in for Back to Black, Laura Snapes has a particular gripe about the Amy Winehouse narrative that Zan is behind 100%. And get ready for even more music biopics, as we left you know what's in production (including some breaking news). The Willy Wonka experience continues to give us life; it's now on tour to Los Angeles and Zack Galifianakis is on board to boot! And it's Olympic FARSHUN week with Australia's official kit revealed. What message does it send the world? Big week! We're also banging on about Netflix movie "Scoop" and excellent podcast series "The Gatekeepers". Show notes: Double J turns 10: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/doublej/music-reads/music-news/double-j-10th-birthday-party/103731046 Challengers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VobTTbg-te0 Julia Baird on the Lehrmann case: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-16/bruce-lehrmann-defamation-case-culture-war-shameful-episode/103728572 Annabel Crabb on the Lehrmann judgement: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-17/annabel-crabb-lehrmann-judgment-a-lesson-in-shades-of-grey/103729010 1800 Respect: https://www.1800respect.org.au/ Lifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/ Coachella: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-15/coachella-2024-moments-no-doubt/103708604 Courtney Love: https://www.standard.co.uk/culture/courtney-love-bbc-6-music-interview-taylor-swift-b1151094.html Courtney Love's women: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001y3rr Laura Snapes on Back to Black: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/12/its-a-grotesque-insult-for-back-to-black-to-suggest-amy-winehouse-died-of-heartache-over-her-childlessness Music biopics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-18/bob-marley-amy-winehouse-beatles-movies-music-biopics-boom/103735628 Willy Wonka experience in LA: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/apr/10/glasgow-willy-wonka-chocolate-experience-recreated-los-angeles Australia's Olympic uniforms: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/australia-s-olympic-uniforms-go-for-gold-by-ditching-the-green-20240404-p5fhbs.html Scoop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cZcHc3zEEoc The Gatekeepers: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-gatekeepers/id1728044298 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On merch: https://sound-merch.com.au/collections/bang-on-live Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are smack bang in the middle of their national tour, so this week we’re throwing back to where it all kicked off in Adelaide. Their special guest was self-proclaimed Bang Fam hype man Tom Gleeson who talked about why he reckons Adelaide's having a big joke behind Australia’s back. Get ready to learn all about bin night, find out what a ‘man-bang’ is and hear Tom bang on about Feud: Capote vs. The Swans. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back with the week in music, art, life, and stuff and we've got it all this week! The new Amy Winehouse biopic comes out today, and Zan has had a sneak preview. So, what's the verdict? It's a big week for art, as we catch up on the MONA Museum court ruling for their Ladies Lounge. Over in Munich, another artist is trying his hand at disruption, and we love this fella's energy in hanging his own piece next to the greats. Sex and the City has landed on Netflix and so have the hot takes on whether Gen Z can handle it. We've sifted through them all to find our favourite. And speaking of FARSHUN, Zendaya is owning the red carpet (on grass, clay, and hardcourt) for her new film Challengers. And we're banging on about some good reads from The School of Life, and Annabel Crabb's brilliant editorial on the appointment of Sam Mosytn as Governor General. Show notes: MONA's Ladies Lounge ruling: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-09/mona-loses-bid-to-exclude-men-from-ladies-lounge/103687390 German museum: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/09/german-art-museum-fires-worker-for-hanging-his-own-painting-in-gallery Gen Z are Charlottes: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/apr/05/sex-and-the-city-netflix Back to Black: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/09/her-demons-were-probably-worse-does-back-to-black-reveal-the-real-amy-winehouse Yasmin Jeffery on Back To Black: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-11/back-to-black-amy-winehouse-biopic-review/103691974 Amy Documentary: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/amy Zendaya's tennis farshun: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/uk/fashion/fashion-news/g60429517/zendaya-challengers-tour-wardrobe/ The School of Life: https://www.theschooloflife.com/ Annabel Crabb on Sam Mostyn: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-10/sam-mostyn-governor-general-viceregal-drama/103686858 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

The Bang On live tour continues! And recently in Perth, Myf and Zan recapped the blockbuster rom com ‘Anyone But You’. They’ve got thoughts: on plot holes, nudity, unexpected c-words, controversial bra strap placement and much more… Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's been a big week for music, and we're all in with Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter". Myf and Zan celebrate the highlights, unpack the songs that don't quite hit the mark, and share some easter eggs from the album too. Lizzo quit, then didn't, and we're confused. Meanwhile Billie Eilish is getting some backlash after calling out special edition vinyl, but y'know what? She'll be the one inheriting the earth that Rolling Stones fans have filled with plastic. A longread on The Cut has the world talking and the comments section aflame. We try and make sense of the writer praising marrying old (up) and its warped feminist bent. And we're banging on about new Netflix series "3 Body Problem" and comedy festival season! Show notes: Cowboy Carter review: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-02/beyonce-cowboy-carter-review-jolene/103657552 Double J's deep dive on Cowboy Carter album credits: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-04-04/beyonce-cowboy-carter-credits-miley-willie-nelson-dolly-parton/103668560 Lizzo: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/apr/02/lizzo-not-quitting-music Billie Eilish: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/mar/29/billie-eilish-criticises-musicians-for-releasing-multiple-vinyl-variants-i-cant-even-express-how-wasteful-it-is Age Gap article: https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.html#comments Irish Wish homework: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_gKXowSyfjM 3 Body Problem: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mogSbMD6EcY Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2024 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are making their way across the country on their Bang On Live tour, with special guests joining them on stage at every show. In Perth they caught up with comedian and Perthonality Janelle Koenig who shared a Nigella Lawson story for the ages. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn

Myf and Zan are debriefing on the week of music, art, life, and stuff and this week the stuff is preserved moss art. We'll explain. More details have dropped on Beyoncé's country album, and we'll unwrap all the easter eggs in the track titles she revealed overnight. And Splendour in the Grass is the latest festival to cancel in 2024. Why does this keep happening, and what does it mean for our local scene? Balenciaga have come through with another absolute piss-take in the FARSHUN stakes, and we're off to the local hardware store to get one immediately. And Princess Kate has revealed the reason behind her absence. How do the cards fall now the truth has been revealed? We're banging on about some big life stuff too; a new podcast called Grave Matters, and Ken Loach's latest and final film The Old Oak. Show notes: Zan's moss art: https://www.instagram.com/zanrowe/p/C45QM4HyKlY/ Beyoncé trailer tease: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fpxHAiAzH4Y Splendour's cancellation: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/splendour-in-the-grass-cancelled-triple-j-hack-music-festivals/10364160 Balenciaga tape bracelet: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/fashion/balenciaga-tape-bracelet-tiktok-b2507667.html Julia Baird on Princess Kate: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-27/we-are-all-to-blame-for-harassing-princess-catherine/103633046 Grave Matters: https://www.sbs.com.au/audio/podcast/grave-matters The Old Oak: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fwb0c5zqsyM Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are making their way across the country on the Bang On Live tour, with special guests joining them on stage at every show. In Hobart, they caught up with artist and MONA (Museum of Old and New Art) curator Kirsha Kaechele for a conversation that had it all: Antarctic adventures, the Tasmanian forest wars, politics, performance art, cannibalism and much more. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are wrapping the week that was, and the countdown clock is set for Beyoncé's country album. We unpack her statement of intention, and an alternate cover for the record which shows she'll be educating us again with this release. The case of a man not allowed in a Ladies Lounge at MONA has us fascinated, not least because the whole thing has become a work of art itself. And in the Netherlands a fish doorbell is being pushed via webcam all over the world. Don't worry, we'll explain. We'll dive into the latest #KateGate theories and piccies too cos y'know, there's more. And we're banging on about HBO miniseries Love Has Won, and Apple TV series Palm Royale. Show notes: Kirsha Kaechele sued: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/20/artist-behind-monas-ladies-only-lounge-absolutely-delighted-man-is-suing-for-gender-discrimination Beyonce statement: https://www.instagram.com/p/C4s6Zr7rlwA/?igsh=MWE1YjdpZWwyb3Judw%3D%3D Beyince: https://www.bustle.com/entertainment/beyonce-beyince-cowboy-carter-sash-meaning-history-explained KateGate: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-68609361 Mushroom Case Daily: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/mushroom-case-daily/introducing-mushroom-case-daily/103600002 Fish doorbell: https://visdeurbel.nl/en/the-fish-doorbell/ Palm Royale: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mbE660duGQ&ab_channel=AppleTV Love Has Won: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-love-has-won-the-cult-of-mother-god!25003 Taylor Mac: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZwnddB4dFYk&ab_channel=HBO Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

The Bang On Live tour recently rolled into Newcastle, where Myf and Zan finally both recapped meme-worthy millennial hornfest Saltburn. Myf’s still confused, Zan feels dead inside and as always, we can all agree it was too long. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A lot can happen in a week. The last time we met, the conspiracies around Princess Kate's MIA status were being met with caution. Then... well, a lot happened. Myf and Zan unpack the timeline of what's gone down, while trying not to gurgle down the drainpipe of conspiracy themselves. Twitter is back, and can you believe the royals resurrected it? Huge week for the other illuminati too, with the Oscars being dished out and the ceremony giving us life. We catch up on the highs, the lows, and of course the FARSHUN. Hollywood's Walk of Fame got a new star this week as well, and wait till you hear Zoe Kravitz absolutely roasting her dad Lenny at the unveiling. And it's time to check in on the gays, as the queer community recovers from Kylie joining Madonna on stage in Los Angeles for a long awaited duet. How very Padam. We've been watching good stuff too, with Myf banging on about the new Feud series: Capote Vs the Swans, and Zan watching Academy Award winning film The Zone of Interest. Show notes: Who TF Did I Marry? https://open.spotify.com/episode/205MuVEapR6OOG5NuQCiTc?si=b17f06f5d31a4b9a Zoe roasts Lenny: https://www.tiktok.com/@varietymagazine/video/7345554729839217962 Kylie and Madonna: https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/kylie-minogue-madonna-shirt-performance Kate Middleton timeline: https://time.com/6899819/kate-middleton-appearances-surgery/ Oscars fashion: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/2024-oscars-see-every-look-from-the-red-carpet Feud: Capote vs the Swans: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YabKNs66eeg&ab_channel=FXNetworks The Zone of Interest: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r-vfg3KkV54&ab_channel=A24 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan’s Bang On Live tour of the country is off and running so here’s a taste of their first show in Adelaide where they debuted their travelling ‘jar of hot takes’. Myf has some odd preferences when it comes to twisties, Zan has feelings about friendship bracelets and Bang Fam offer wisdom on choosing the right colour lipstick. Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Welcome to March, things are just as wild as ever. Myf and Zan unpack the week that was including the news of Hacks' return, the sad loss of iconic Iris Apfel, and Our Kylie being made to do a shoey. Kate Middleton AKA the future Queen of England, hasn't been seen in a while and oh boy the conspiracy theories are poppin' off. And prestige drama has taken hold on TikTok in the most unlikely of ways; long form videos asking the valid question "who the f**k did I marry"? Resident TikTok consumer Myf explains it all. It's fashion week somewhere (every week), and Paris is freeing the nipple in a big way, while Zan is banging on about a great fashion doc and Myf is watching American Fiction. Show notes: Kylie's reluctant shoey: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/kylie-minogue-was-named-a-global-icon-then-she-was-asked-to-drink-beer-from-a-shoe/juct7qvjt Hacks S03 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kZkv9-90De8 Iris Apfel obituary: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/mar/03/iris-apfel-obituary Kate Middleton conspiracies: https://www.vox.com/culture/24087565/princess-kate-middleton-disappearance-rumors-explained-abdominal-surgery-kensington-palace Who TF did I Marry? https://www.bustle.com/life/reesamteesa-who-tf-did-i-marry-tiktok Paris Fashion Week nipples: https://www.bustle.com/style/paris-fashion-week-fall-winter-2024-free-the-nipple Hair neckties: https://www.bustle.com/style/paris-fashion-week-fall-winter-2024-biggest-moments  Iris: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eIG2AoiHszY American Fiction: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i0MbLCpYJPA Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On Live: https://www.abc.net.au/abcevents Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

What a wild week. Fred again.. announces an arena tour within days, a Wonka Fest in Glasgow gets the Fyre treatment, and Pizza Shapes are now hot cross buns? Don't worry, Myf and Zan are here to explain it all for you.

Whoosh, what a week! Taylor Swift's American fans are freaking out about the MCG's lack of car park, Beyoncé has made history on the country charts, and we are put in our place with Dan Akroyd's musical chops. The new Spider-verse film has opened, and the coverage around Madame Web has been ferocious. Quotes taken out of context, conspiracy theories hatched... the narrative around the press tour has subsumed reviews of the film itself. It speaks to a larger discourse around movies these days, where the internal worlds of production take over meaningful critique of the film itself, and all in the name of clickbait. Oh, we go in. Elsewhere, lawn mowing is viral, the bush is back (again) and big hair's return says more than just hairspray sales. And awards season continues with the BAFTA's which means FARSHUN. Speaking of which, we're banging on about Apple TV +'s new Christian Dior series The New Look, and a brilliant novel The Bee Sting. Show notes: Bang Back to us for our Bang Jar: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Dakota Johnson: https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/movies/movie-news/madame-web-press-tour-dakota-johnson-1235827795/ Lawnmowers: https://www.thenewdaily.com.au/life/2024/02/18/lawnmowing-videos-rake-it-in The Bush is back? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/feb/18/could-the-pubic-wig-usher-in-a-flourishing-of-the-female-bush Big hair is back: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/feb/20/tease-it-to-jesus-the-beatific-return-of-big-hair BAFTAs Farshun: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/bafta-awards-2024-see-all-the-red-carpet-fashion The New Look: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lXN5Ws7LxkA The Bee Sting: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-bee-sting-9780241984406 Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's been a huge week for music cos the Super Bowl is on, and the biggest platforms on screen and off have been dominated by artists. Beyoncé stole the show by dropping her highly anticipated country era, with two new songs and an album to follow. The response has been interesting, and open up a conversation around who 'owns' country and who are the gatekeepers to the scene. This viral moment was a splash in a big pool of Taylor Swift's media domination; likewise, she used the Grammys stage to announce her new album and her dream run of record breaking, awards, album sales (and a Super Bowl win for her beau) has kept her in the headlines non-stop. As she arrives in Australia for her biggest shows ever we dare to discuss: are we getting a little Tay Tay fatigue? How are we complicit in this clickbait era? And when will the backlash begin? Alicia Keys has also been in the headlines, after her stunning performance at the halftime show revealed a smoothing out of her opening bung note, in post. A small thing leads to bigger conversation around shared history, memory, and trust when it comes to our collective experiences. Meanwhile Naomi Campbell is leaning fully into her germophobe vibes with some antibacterial fashion (tongue firmly in cheek), and we're banging on about a doco on "We Are the World", and the brilliant Blindboy podcast. Show notes: AACTA Award winners: https://www.aacta.org/aacta-awards/winners-and-nominees/ Bang Back to us for our Bang Jar: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Alicia Keys Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/BecketAdams/status/1757469277223882996 Beyoncé and country music: https://time.com/6694806/beyonce-country-music/ AV Club on Beyoncé: https://www.avclub.com/beyonce-s-pivot-to-country-is-meaningful-and-canny-1851249053 Travis Kelce sings Viva Las Vegas: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzSvE_6rLC8 Right to disconnect laws: https://www.crikey.com.au/2024/02/14/right-to-disconnect-peter-dutton-basil-zempilas/ Naomi Campbell fashion line: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2024/feb/14/naomi-campbell-creates-boss-range-germophobia The Greatest Night in Pop: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MD3oU1gowu4 Blindboy podcast: https://www.theblindboypodcast.ie/ Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Turrbal and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It's a huge week of music, as all 3.5 hours of the Grammys unfolds. Zan has watched it all, Myf's seen the highlights, and we're here to unpack it all for you. Stick around too, cos we're gonna go deep into the amazing Grammys FARSHUN. The trailer for Amy Winehouse "Back to Black" has been released, and we're in two minds about how we feel about it. Related; the divisive Saltburn is keeping people talking. Not least cos an Australian radio producer and Jacob Elordi have gone head to head on bathwater hunting in Sydney. Meanwhile, did you know you can get a Saltburn bath bomb? Check the ingredients. And we're banging on about some great stories. Trent Dalton's "Boy Swallows Universe" series on Netflix, and the latest read from Dolly Alderton, "Good Material". Show notes: Grammys best and worst: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/the-best-and-worst-moments-of-the-2024-grammys/ Back to Black trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aSAm0BvAMYQ&ab_channel=STUDIOCANALAustralia Boy Swallows Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=raizBMsLYug Good Material: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/good-material-9780241523674 Grammys farshun: https://www.vogue.com.au/fashion/news/grammys-2024-red-carpet/image-gallery/e18a8f53cfa59abe7b67447f6480626e Marc Jacobs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6_Zk3qzebiw Bang On Live artwork: https://www.instagram.com/p/C3CSFvzL1-u/?igsh=MXZjbXdxaTB4enNvMg%3D%3D&img_index=1 Bang On Live: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Gadigal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back for 2024, and it's a big bang! A huge week for music too, with a showdown between Univeral Music Group and TikTok raising big questions around what artists are paid, how they appear, and what AI will do to the music in the future. AI and deepfakes have been in the cycle too, with Taylor Swift and local MP Georgie Purcell. Image based abuse is growing, and often targeted towards women. We unpack everything that went down. In happier news, some big records were smashed and history made in this year's Hottest 100; it was all very padam. And FARSHUN is busting out of the gates with mob wife, eclectic grandpa, and winklepickers. What are winklepickers? Oh we'll explain. And we're banging on about a great podcast full of pearls of wisdom, and Sofia Coppola's new film Priscilla. Show notes: Bang On LIVE: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Univeral v TikTok: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-31/universal-music-pulls-music-tiktok-open-letter-bullying-bad-deal/103410648 TikTok response: https://newsroom.tiktok.com/en-us/tiktok-statement-in-response-to-universal-music-group Deepfake pornography: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/jan/31/inside-the-taylor-swift-deepfake-scandal-its-men-telling-a-powerful-woman-to-get-back-in-her-box Georgie Purcell: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-01-30/victorian-mp-georgie-purcell-altered-image/103403664 Doja Cat #1: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/hottest-100-2023-countdown-winner/103388978 G Flip: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/g-flip-most-entries-single-hottest-100-record-broken/103397256 Kylie breaks H100 record: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/kylie-minogue-padam-padam-hottest-100-record/103396788 Eclectic Grandpa: https://www.vogue.com/article/the-eclectic-grandpa-trend-personal-style-dilemma Mob wife: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/jan/20/tomato-girls-are-out-leopard-print-is-in-gens-z-wants-to-look-like-mob-wives Pinterest trends: https://trends.pinterest.com/ Louis Vuitton sandwich bag: https://www.delicious.com.au/entertaining/style-trends/article/louis-vuitton-releases-5000-sandwich-bag/wsig97ev Succession bag auctioned: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/jan/15/succession-ludicrously-capacious-bag-sells-for-18750-at-prop-auction Winklepickers: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winklepicker Wiser Than Me: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/id1678559416 Priscilla: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DBWk6BohVXk&ab_channel=A24 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Hi Bang Fam! What this? A surprise little gift for you, as we head into Festivus! Back in November Myf and Zan headed to Nagambie Lakes, a beautiful spot about 90 mins north of Melbourne, for a huge comedy weekender called Comedy In the Vines. We did a live version of Bang On, amongst stand up sets from Celia Pacquola, Dave Hughes, Geraldine Hickey, and Susie Youssef. It was very silly, it was a bit windy, and we definitely made a giant cut out of ourselves and forced Luke McGregor to play “pin the wine on Myf and Zan”… but we also had some wonderful Bang Backs with two very funny comedians and mates, and wanted to share that with you. So dive in, as Rhys Nicholson bangs on about a podcast Zan is absolutely bingeing this summer, and Luke… well… you should just hear it yourself. Oh, and we’re very stoked that we’ll finally be bringing Bang On LIVE to the whole country! We’ve just announced a huge national tour, visiting places we’ve never been before and bringing Bang On to capital cities and towns alike. We hope to see you at one of the shows. Until then, have a safe, restful, and beautiful New Years. Thank you for your love and support of Bang On this and every year. We love youse heaps. See you in 2024. x Show notes: Rhy Nicholson’s Dish: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dish-9781761046759 Keys to the Kingdom: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/keys-to-the-kingdom/id1707091523 Bang On LIVE shows: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s our final episode for 2023 and Myf and Zan are handing over the reins of Bang On to you, Bang Fam, for an epic Bang Back. We love this episode, not just cos we get to hear from our beautiful community of Bang Fam, but also cos you gift us with an epic list of summer recommends. Books, TV shows, podcasts, even beanies get a look in. We check in with some mates across the globe too, including a very special catch up with Suzie. Thanks for your ears, your heart, your support, and your bang backs throughout 2023. We can’t wait to Bang On with you again next year. Happy Holidays! x Show notes: Wiser Than Me: https://lemonadamedia.com/show/wiser-than-me-with-julia-louis-dreyfus/  Cleopatra & Frankenstein: https://thelitedit.com/cleopatra-and-frankenstein-by-coco-mellors/  The Trial Of... Lucy Letby: https://www.mailplus.co.uk/radio/the-trial-of-lucy-letby   Poor Things: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RlbR5N6veqw  Desperately Seeking Soulmate: Escaping Twin Flames Universe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8nt-zr-R6cw  Renaissance: a Film By Beyoncé: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/30/renaissance-a-film-by-beyonce-review-sparkling-party-vibe-with-backstage-insights Alice Springs Beanie Festival: https://www.beaniefest.org/  Svetlana! Svetlana!: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/svetlana-svetlana/id1667321786  Talking At Night: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62583508 Say More with Dr? Sheila: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/say-more-with-dr-sheila/id1707936869  Suzie’s billboard: https://blog.prettylittlething.com/plt-x-girl-vs-cancer-swim/ Suzie’s bowel cancer advocacy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p74oWqcRWSo  Maestro: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJP2QblqLA0&ab_channel=Netflix Strife: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rW7qO8Qj-PE&ab_channel=BINGE Weekend Birder: https://www.weekendbirder.com/ Rain Dogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bemwEA9lnSI Jane Harper’s trilogy: https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/crime-thriller/jane-harper-books-in-order Graeme Simsion’s trilogy: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/books/graeme-simsion-completes-his-megaselling-rosie-trilogy-20190131-h1aool.html  Bang On LIVE: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au  Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s December! And that means we’re wrapping everything (including presents) to see out another big year. It’s official, the Oxford Dictionary has got the charisma, or the Rizz, as their Word of the Year would have it. Taylor Swift has been named TIME mag’s Person of the Year, and Mariah has been knocked off the Christmas Tree by a fellow icon. We’re stoked. And as everyone wraps their Best Of lists for the year, Myf and Zan cast their pop culture eyes and ears back across our fave moments with the Bang Fam. From Bears to Barbie to Beckham, and let’s not forget Beyonce. We had microscopic handbags and big red boots. Kylie Padam’ed her way into our hearts (again), and Gwyneth got rectal ozone therapy. We all made sense of 2023 in the best way we knew how. Herein lies the most cooked, inspiring, and memorable moments of the last 12 months. Enjoy. Show notes: Oxford’s Word of the Year: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-12-05/oxford-dictionary-names-rizz-word-of-the-year/103188766 Taylor Swift’s TIME: https://time.com/6342806/person-of-the-year-2023-taylor-swift/ Brenda Lee goes #1: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/12/04/arts/music/brenda-lee-christmas-billboard-chart.html Slow Horses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HLVg_D1cznE&ab_channel=AppleTV Birnham Wood: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60784757 Bang On LIVE: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Hello Bang Fam! It’s almost December, and if that doesn’t make your head spin then this past week in music, art, life, and stuff, will. Dolly Parton continues to slay, performing at the Thanksgiving Halftime Show in a cheerleader outfit for the NRL, but some people (a dude) ain’t having it. We’re living for the responses to his opinion that a 77 year old woman should “dress her age”. It’s Word of the Year time too! Where dictionaries across the world capture the year that was in one word. Or two. So what has captured the imaginations of language in 2023? Meanwhile we’re back in 1984 with Spinal Tap with the news that a sequel is planned for this iconic rock mockumentary. Linda Evangelista doesn’t want to date anymore with a reason we all feel deeply, and The Prodigy have quietly changed the lyrics to one of their most divisive songs. And we’re banging on about a great doco on the song factory of Stock, Aitken and Waterman, and the return of wholesome TV with the Great British Bake Off. This episode contains strong language. Show notes: Support Act: https://supportact.org.au/give-help/donate-now/ Dolly Parton’s Halftime performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFE6SNXoZuE&ab_channel=NFL Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year: https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/28/cozzie-livs-light-hearted-term-for-cost-of-living-crisis-named-macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/27/1215372795/merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-2023-authentic This is Spinal Tap sequel: https://www.vulture.com/article/spinal-tap-sequel-cast-release-date-details.html Linda Evangelista: https://www.thecut.com/2023/11/linda-evangelista-has-an-excellent-reason-to-stay-single.html The Prodigy: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-28/have-the-prodigy-changed-lyrics-smack-my-bitch-up-controversial/103159282 Renaissance latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYIXarTNbA&ab_channel=Beyonc%C3%A9 Legends of Pop: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/stock-aitken-waterman-legends-of-pop Great British Bake Off: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-great-british-bake-off!3606 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal, and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s a veritable smorgasbord of pop culture this week, and yes we’re kicking off with the slide into soap opera for The Crown. It’s final season is upon us and oh boy, it’s a bit cooked. Zan is watching it all. Nat Bass has revealed she’s in a loving relationship with a woman; how good is good news? And it’s Marie Claire’s turn with their Women of the Year issue, and it’s all about the Tillies. It’s 2023 and we’re still chasing the question “who is Banksy?”, and also dealing with the (heart)breaking news that Hall is suing Oates. Elton John and Jake Shears are penning a musical about Tammy Faye Baker – please, take our money.  And Andre 3000 has emerged with a new album of ambient flute music! Oh Bjork just dropped a banger with Rosalia too, what a time! Greg Sheridan’s hot takes on why women should be making more babies misses a few key points, and Myf and Zan have been in the movie theatre watching the much talked about new film Saltburn, and the David v Goliath movie Dumb Money. Show notes: The Crown S06: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/16/the-crown-season-6-review-so-bad-its-like-an-out-of-body-experience-netflix Natalie Bassingthwaite: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/natalie-bassingthwaighte-speaks-her-truth/id1553858670?i=1000635227493 Marie Claire Women of the Year: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/marie-claire-women-of-the-year-2023 Banksy: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/nov/21/banksy-reveals-his-first-name-interview-clip Hall & Oates: https://pitchfork.com/news/daryl-hall-sues-john-oates/ Tammy Faye Bakker musical: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/theater/tammy-faye-bakker-musical-broadway.html Why women aren’t having babies: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-blog/worried-about-australias-birthrate-address-the-cost-for-women/ Andre 3000’s ambient flute album: https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=lF8wpgs1QAC89tNsJNQFhw Andre on why: https://www.tiktok.com/@pigsandplans/video/7302111551656316206?_r=1&_t=8hZ3pk9Zk9f Bjork & Rosalia: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/bjork-duet-rosalia-oral-salmon-fishing-1235804178/ Saltburn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALMdJf6UUE&ab_channel=MGM Dumb Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmr8YmwnZ3w&ab_channel=SonyPicturesEntertainment Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Turrbal peoples. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We’re fresh from the ARIAs and have all the behind the scenes chat to dish for you. Troye Sivan dominated, and he’s had a bit of a week aye? Being parodied by Timothee Chalamet, and being nominated for a Grammy. But the Grammy’s are being dominated by women overall, and we love to see them finally reflecting the culture. Jared Leto has climbed one of the most famous buildings in the world, and we want to know why. While the Fab 5 are losing a family member, as Bobby Berk announces his departure from Queer Eye. Magazines have cooked it this week too… why is McDreamy the Sexiest Person Alive in 2023? And why the heck is Kimmy K the GQ Man of the Year. Clearly, we have thoughts. Meanwhile narcissism is on the cards, with the new iPhone apparently making selfies horrendous, and in FARSHUN, Balenciaga is once again taking the absolute piss with a towel skirt. Myf is banging on about “mewing” (she’ll explain), why Zan has watched and loved the new doco on Donna Summer. Show notes: ARIAs wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-15/arias-2023-key-moments-performances-winners/103110316 Troye Sivan x Timothee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5xpQQQIHhY&ab_channel=TroyeSivanVideos Grammy nominations: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/10/grammy-nominations-2024-women-sza-taylor-swift Jared Leto: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/10/jared-leto-attention-seeker-empire-state-building Bobby Berk departs: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-14/fab-five-netflix-queer-eye-bobby-berk-announces-departure/103102420 Patrick Dempsey in People: https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/11/patrick-dempsey-sexiest-man-alive-2023-people.html Kim Kardashian on GQ: https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/kim-kardashian-slammed-after-fronting-gqs-men-of-the-year-cover-034323719.html The Selfie camera: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/11/iphone-15-pro-max-selfie-camera/675971/ Towel Skirt: https://www.tiktok.com/@highsnobiety/video/7300926057127906603 Donna Summer doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXInltKe8E&ab_channel=HBO Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and there’s a lot to catch up on. Like actively choosing to celebrate the headlights being on. Yep, we’re discussing Kimmy K’s nipple bra. Dolly Parton is reportedly going to be presenting an award at the ARIA’s and with both of us heading along we’re wondering if this is our moment. And with Taylor Swift’s “1989” re-recording out, a great long read remembering that time Ryan Adams covered us has us thinking about how women’s pop music is digested differently to men’s singer-songwriter approach. The shocking murder of Lillie James at the St Andrews School, and the response to it by their former principal, reflects the systemic issues with male violence, privilege, and protection. A brilliant editorial captures the feelings many of us have had, in it’s wake. And Halloween has once again brought out the “hot” looks but frankly, we’re here for the freak show. And Heidi Klum has some excellent competition. Zan is banging on about Rhys Nicholson’s excellent memoir, and Myf is watching Theatre Camp. Show notes: Kim Kardashian nipple bra: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/31/kim-kardashians-next-trick-a-bra-to-make-you-look-turned-on-by-absolutely-everything Dolly Parton at ARIAs: https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/aria-awards-2023-dolly-parton-presenters-performers/ Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift’s 1989: https://junkee.com/longform/why-did-ryan-adams-cover-1989-taylor-swift St Andrews School: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/comments-from-former-st-andrews-school-principal-reveal-deep-problem/news-story/b615b20e93a131c08fc01fda8036d0b2 Halloween celebrity round up: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/halloween-celebrity-costumes-2023/ Heidi Klum as a peacock: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtvuk/video/7296458718676340001?_r=1&_t=8h1Ef03I2PS Janelle Monae as a chameleon: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12697387/Fans-jokes-Janelle-Mon-e-UPSTAGED-Queen-Halloween-Heidi-Klum-dressing-incredible-costume.html Comedy in the Vines: https://comedyinthevines.com/ Rhys Nicholson’s Dish: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dish-9781761046759 Theatre Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puVDIUk0kM8&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures Bang On is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HSPnTFVAuGTaDiTDU-ldkW5A2Lxbb5N Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the Dharawal people, and the Gadigal people of the Eora nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

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It’s finally here, Britney Spears highly anticipated memoir “The Woman In Me” is out, and Zan has read it all in one hit. We go in with all you need to know, as Britney reclaims her story. It’s been a big week for Beyonce too, as we mark 10 years since she visited Brunswick, and she releases a new perfume to mark the occasion. Maybe not related, but we’ll say they are. Kings of Leon have come a long way from their southern charm, and are being called out for being absolute dicks at a festival by Groove Armada. Pass the popcorn. And a 90’s dream union has come true, with the children of icons continuing the dynasty. Goatees are back (ew), and AI has a hotness problem. Have you noticed? Meanwhile we’re banging on about a brilliant doco on artist/activist Nan Goldin, and Brigid Delaney’s Wellmania. Show notes: The Woman in Me: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/24/britney-spears-memoir-most-shocking-woman-in-me Beyonce in Brunswick: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1716546112411369952 Beyonce parfum: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1716546112411369952 Kings of Leon: https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/groove-armada-call-kings-of-leon-jerks-on-internet/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ# Frances Bean Cobain: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/kurt-cobains-daughter-marries-tony-hawks-son-officiated-by-michael-stipe-report/ The Goatee is back: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/goatee-beards-are-back-7dl85l2kb AI’s stereotypical Australians: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12647765/Stereotypical-Australian-looks-like-town-AI-Midjourney-sydney-melbourne-adelaide.html AI has a hotness problem: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/ai-image-generation-hot-people/675750/ All the Beauty and the Bloodshed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD5pYQiT1D4&ab_channel=HBO Wellmania: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34451942-wellmania Watch Bang On on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HSPnTFVAuGTaDiTDU-ldkW5A2Lxbb5N Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and the lands of the Dharawal people. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s raining memoirs, and we’ve got the dish on Britney Spear’s forthcoming tell all, and Jada Pinkett-Smith’s mic drop revelations in her just released “Worthy”. Dolly is lobbing in too, she loves a good book, and we’re here for it. Nicholas Cage is shooting a movie in south-west WA and we’re living for the reportage around his local spottings. And on the East Coast, the Dugong is being pitched as the perfect Olympic mascot. A grazing sea cow that is a bit shy? Let’s go. Myf has been watching a great new Julia-Louis Dreyfus film on the plane, and Zan is listening to reflections and analysis post Referendum, from some brilliant First Nations voices. Show notes: Britney’s Memoir: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/17/britney-spears-i-had-abortion-while-dating-justin-timberlake-memoir-woman-in-me Jada Pinkett-Smith memoir: https://variety.com/2023/film/columns/jada-pinkett-smith-memoir-will-smith-worthy-1235757763/ Dolly Parton Behind the Rhinestones: https://www.thecut.com/2023/10/dolly-parton-fashion-photography-book.html Nicholas Cage in Busselton: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/nicolas-cage-sighted-in-busselton-filming-the-surfer-movie/102986390 Dugong for the Olympics: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-17/dugong-mascot-2032-brisbane-olympics-paralympics/102983848 You Hurt My Feelings: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=20GWk5cWPBs&ab_channel=A24 Not So PG: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/australia-has-voted-no/id1631941186?i=1000631477817 Isabella Higgins: https://www.tiktok.com/@abcnewsaus/video/7290028195208842498 Bang On now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcaustralia/videos Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

#265: Beckham, Gaffa Banana, Silent Walking It’s been a full on week, and we’re here to give you a little reprieve if you need it. Fat Bear Week is here to help us, we have a winner, she is amazing, and we celebrate Grazer. Meanwhile Bang Fam are rallying around the Peregrine Falcons after their fortunes took a turn. The conceptual art piece “Comedian” (a banana gaffa taped to a wall) is coming to Melbourne for the NGV’s Triennial, so it’s time for Myf’s critical art eye. And for Zan to wonder who’s hungry. 90’s sitcoms are back, but why? Frasier is recreating the nostalgia to the letter, while Jerry Seinfeld has been hinting of some sort of return. We explain all. Looking back seems to be the way we’re moving forward across culture in general, with none doing it better or bigger this week than the Beckham docu-series on Netflix. We dig into this epic story of Posh and Becks, football and fantasy, and a heavy dose of bad new millenium fashion. And a great read on how the internet isn’t fun anymore has crystallized a lot, and made us wistful for the world wide web. Could switching it all off and going silent walking be the answer? Myf is banging on about the second series of Billie Piper’s brilliant series I Hate Suzie, while Zan is reading Kazuo Ishiguro’s classic The Remains of the Day. And did you know Bang On is now on YouTube? You can now SEE us be silly duffa’s. Check it out via the link below. Show notes: Fat Bear Week winner: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-11/fat-bear-week-2023-winner-128-grazer-runnerup-32-chunk/102962228 Peregrine Falcons update: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-10/collins-street-falcon-eggs-not-viable/102954050 Banana art: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/melbourne-breakfast/maurizio-cattelan-comedian-at-ngv/102954922 Frasier reboot: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oz--6tGukuw&ab_channel=ParamountPlus Seinfeld return? https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/oct/10/seinfeld-return-sitcom-jerry-seinfeld-wang-theatre-boston Beckham: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nUVNbJMWi_c&ab_channel=Netflix Why the Internet Isn’t Fun Anymore: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/infinite-scroll/why-the-internet-isnt-fun-anymore Silent Walking: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-08/silent-walking-taking-off-on-tiktok-boosting-youth-mental-health/102938224 I Hate Suzie Too: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YEfLWmww7O0&ab_channel=Max The Remains of the Day: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/28921.The_Remains_of_the_Day Bang On now on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abcaustralia/videos Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are frothing at the news that Beyoncé will bring her Renaissance tour to the big screen; we share what we know so far. In Vegas, U2 are putting on their own show. In a sphere. We review it (without having seen it). Stevie Nicks is being immortalised as a Barbie, and it’s “goodbye girl boss, hello snail girl” as some women switch their priorities from hustle to hammock. And at Paris Fashion week there’s much bravery and courage as women ditch the make-up and stop getting their roots done. Bang On has been obsessed with bears of late, and it continues this week cos it’s officially Fat Bear Week! Where Myf goes with this one, you have to hear. And we’re banging on about the Sentimental Garbage podcast, and season 3 of Only Murders in the Building. Show notes: Beyonce’s Renaissance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AqjPzq3uYXQ U2 at The Sphere: https://www.avclub.com/u2-las-vegas-sphere-humanity-peaked-1850893634 This Barbie is Stevie Nicks: https://creations.mattel.com/en-au/products/barbie-music-series-stevie-nicks-doll-hmv00 Goodbye Girl Boss Hello Snail Girl: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-10-01/snail-girl-era-is-here-goodbye-girl-boss-work-changes-post-covid/102913868 Make-up is out, grey hair is in: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/oct/03/makeup-is-out-grey-hair-is-in-how-it-became-cool-for-women-to-look-their-age Fat Bear week: https://explore.org/fat-bear-week History of Fat Bear week: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIRPPjfaHsA&ab_channel=ExploreLiveNatureCams Take 5 S02: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-rowe Only Murders S03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaifwVfAf4E&ab_channel=Hulu Sentimental Garbage: https://shows.acast.com/sentimentalgarbage Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back after a break and catching up on the last two weeks of music, art, life and stuff. A lot has happened. Split ups, bears in Japan, brush-turkeys at Myf’s house… The writers strike has ended too, but one star broke early and the backlash against Drew Barrymore’s decision to return to work has been sizeable. Meanwhile Rolling Stone co-founder Jann Wenner has decided that if you’re not male or white you’re not a master, and all those covers and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame history is starting to make sense. One of the biggest stories of the past fortnight has been the allegations against Russell Brand. We take a look at the media culture, and complicity, surrounding it all. And the reason women often stay silent. And it’s September which means FARSHUN. We take you to Venice where people are wearing undies (and not much else), and a wild show at Milan Fashion Week which is more a statement than a collection. In related news, Zan is banging on about The Super Models docu-series and Myf is watching HBO doco Telemarketers. Show notes: Writers strike ends: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/sep/26/hollywood-writers-strike-ends-studio-deal Drew Barrymore: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/19/drew-barrymore-talkshow-writers-strike-video Jann Wenner: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/09/16/arts/music/jann-wenner-removed-rock-hall.html Russell Brand allegations: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-26/russell-brand-subject-of-police-investigation-after-complaints/102899992 Lad culture and Russell Brand: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/21/2000s-lad-culture-russell-brand-hindsight-women-misogyny Media Watch on Russell Brand: https://youtu.be/t_w6JGvBmCQ?t=364   Silence and complicity: https://www.crikey.com.au/2023/09/21/russell-brand-sexual-abuse-harassment-power-structure/ Microshorts: https://www.whowhatwear.co.uk/micro-shorts-trend AVAVAV show: https://hypebae.com/2023/9/avavav-milan-fashion-week-ss24-show-images-details Telemarketers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nKLveXWvb2s&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTV The Super Models: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G59GvtrbFtQ&ab_channel=AppleTV Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Wow, what a week. We really do cover it all on Bang On and partake in a healthy amount of googling, too. Yep, Myf and Zan are back to make sense of the week that was; music, art, life, and birds. Kylie Jenner and Timothée Chalamet’s rumoured dating has been publicly confirmed in the VIP tower at Beyonce’s LA show. Smooching and smoking was just the pressie she wanted. Meanwhile down the road in Nevada people have been stranded at Burning Man after an unseasonable downpour. Are we allowed to enjoy it? The Yes campaign has been gifted its soundtrack courtesy of John Farnham, and a beautiful piece of writing from a prisoner about Taylor Swift, has floored us. And there’s a lot of animal chat this week. A lot. Bird sniffers, allegedly thieving koalas, the peregrine falcons are back. We are giddy with excitement. It’s a huge ep, enough to tide you over while Zan visits her Convenience Store Woman, and catches up on Myf’s plane watch recommend of the Bee Gee’s doco. Show notes: Kylie and Tim: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/kylie-jenner-timothee-chalamet-together/ Casey Donovan at Burning Man: https://www.instagram.com/caseydonovan88 Burning Man: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/sep/06/burning-man-wealthy-attendees John Farnham’s gift: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/sep/03/youre-the-voice-john-farnham-loans-song-that-changed-my-life-to-yes-side-advertisement Bird sniffer: https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/news/23757855.chris-packham-reported-police-sniffing-bird-one-show/ Claude the seed thief: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-09-05/koala-eats-nursery-seedlings-intended-for-wildlife-corridor/102814920 The Peregrine Falcon webcam: https://367collins.mirvac.com/workplace/building-overview/falcons-at-367-collins Listening to Taylor Swift in Prison: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-weekend-essay/listening-to-taylor-swift-in-prison Bee Gees doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B5tncybE7Wg&ab_channel=HBO Convenience Store Woman: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/Convenience-Store-Woman-Audiobook/1783785632 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s a big week for Bang On, and a lot can happen in seven days. Last ep the revolt against Spanish Football Federation President Luis Rubiales was just kicking off, since then there have been calls for his dismissal, rallies in the street, hunger strikes, and a fair dose of blokes claiming victim hood. We catch up on it, and an excellent piece by Annabel Crabb that explains and eviscerates it all. The commercial value of women in sport, entertainment and business has been ignored for too long, and some solid numbers prove that you ignore at your peril. But what about women in STEM? A new study shows that celebrating inclusivity in science, technology, engineering and maths should start in the classroom, but we’re failing. Remember Cat Person? That viral short story from the New Yorker that had many of us resonating with it? Well now it’s a film, and we have the details for you. And Sarah Jessica Parker has become a cat person, adopting the little fluffball that popped up in the final episodes of S02 of …And Just Like That. It’s over, we have thoughts, and yes – we debrief in full at the season finale. And we’re banging on about escapist worlds in Asteroid City and the power of language in The Dictionary of Lost Words. Show notes: Annabel Crabb on the forcible kiss: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-08-29/fifa-spain-kiss-sexism-world-cup/102786334 Commercial value of women: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/stop-and-pay-attention-the-unsurprising-commercial-value-of-women/ STEM women missing: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/aug/28/female-scientists-absent-australian-textbooks Cat Person: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/12/11/cat-person Cat Person film: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_aZWQD3Q2w&ab_channel=STUDIOCANALAustralia SJP adopts a cat: https://www.vulture.com/2023/08/sarah-jessica-parker-and-just-like-that-adopts-cat.html Asteroid City: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9FXCSXuGTF4&ab_channel=FocusFeatures The Dictionary of Lost Words: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/49354511 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf’s made her road trip north and has all the news from life on the road with Vyv. There’s heaps to catch up on too, as Myf and Zan reunite to reflect on the Matildas wins and how they celebrated. There’s a lot of talk of legacy too, and the changes being made in women’s sport overall. One thing that hasn’t changed is inappropriate behaviour at the workplace: Spanish Football Federation boss, we’re looking at you. Meanwhile in the AFL, a 4 Corners story on gay players within the league has us thinking about the legacy of that taboo, and why it still exists. Britney Spears and Sam Asghari have announced their divorce, and it’s hot girl summer on overload (with the Britney army protecting their queen). And we’ve warmed to And Just Like That so much we’re talking about S03 and our hope for spin offs. Myf’s still in her podcast era and banging on about a recent chat between Abbie Chatfield and Yumi Stynes, while Zan is weeping contentedly in the cinema at Past Lives. Show notes: Vanilla Slice victor: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/best-vanilla-slice-australia-north-end-bakehouse-in-shepparton-regional-victoria/news-story/dfbb3ed15bf19ff7d45bd3e8d540c167 Funding boost for women’s sport: https://www.pedestrian.tv/sport/womens-sport-funding-matildas-government/ Nikki Webster and the Matildas: https://www.pedestrian.tv/sport/nikki-webster-matildas-strawberry-kis/ Luis Rubiales apology: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/08/21/world/europe/spain-soccer-kiss-rubiales-hermoso-apology.html 4 Corners: The Silence: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2303H030S00 Britney & Sam: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-66553230 Octavia Spencer: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/britney-spears-sam-asghari-split/ And Just Like That renewed: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/and-just-like-that-renewed-season-3-max-1235702156/amp/ Comedy in the Vines: https://comedyinthevines.com/ It’s a Lot with Abbie Chatfield and Yumi Stynes: https://www.itsalotpodcast.com/podcast-1/episode/2210c106/consent-is-so-hot-with-yumi-stynes Past Lives: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kA244xewjcI&ab_channel=A24 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

The nation is screaming “goooooooooooooal!” as the Matildas bring in the numbers and we froth over football in the Women’s World Cup. Myf and Zan are revelling in it all, and what this moment will do for girls in the future. If you’re always being told you’re wasting your time on your phone, get ready for a hot take from The Atlantic that has us shoot. Were we always wasting our time? And a 1st gen iPod from 2001 has sold for almost US$30k! Why? Why not? Only Murders in the Building returns for a third season, and Zan is glued to the Paul Rudd screen. While Myf is banging on about a brilliant Australian feature film debut that is being acclaimed world over. Show notes: Matildas break records: https://www.theguardian.com/football/2023/aug/08/womens-world-cup-2023-matildas-vs-denmark-tv-ratings-records-afl-state-of-origin Van Badham: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/07/between-the-world-cup-and-barbie-were-finally-having-an-honest-discussion-about-girlhood What Did People Do Before Smartphones: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/07/before-smartphones-boredom/674631/# 1st Gen iPod: https://www.nme.com/news/music/first-generation-ipod-just-sold-for-29000-3480077 Shayda: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npwKunbjZNo&ab_channel=MadmanFilms Only Murders in the Building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aaifwVfAf4E&ab_channel=Hulu Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan went to the Logies and we have goss. The wild red carpet, the neverending awards ceremony, and which celebs Zan pulled a netball manoeuvre on. Meanwhile Doja Cat has been going off on one on socials, we dig into why – and how parasocial relationships are changing the invisible contract between artist and fan. But was there one in the first place? Have you ever put deodorant on your face? Our minds are blown this week (with roll on) and Myf is on board, and MSCHF are up to it again, and making a big yellow Crocs statement in the name of art. And we’re banging on about the John Farnham doco Finding The Voice, and Linda Marigliano’s memoir Love Language. Show notes: Logies: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/sam-pang-almost-saved-the-logies-then-came-the-daryl-and-sonia-train-wreck-20230731-p5dsgg.html Doja Cat: https://junkee.com/doja-cat-fan-backlash-explained/353325 Eliza McClamb on Substack: https://elizamclamb.substack.com/p/the-right-to-art-fandom-parasociality?utm_source=profile&utm_medium=reader2 Morrissey on Sinead O’Connor: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/27/morrissey-sinead-oconnor-death Big Yellow Crocs: https://amp.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/jul/27/fashion-statement-mschf-big-red-boots Deodorant on your face: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/jul/31/can-you-use-underarm-antiperspirant-on-a-sweaty-face Finding the Voice: https://7plus.com.au/john-farnham-finding-the-voice Love Language: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Linda-Marigliano-Love-Language-9781761065972/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan wake to the sad news of Sinead O’Connor’s death, and reflect on her power, her protest, and her extraordinary voice which lifted us and gave a voice to so many without one. Barbie has made history at the box office, with Greta Gerwig pulling in the biggest opening weekend by a female film director ever. But some conservative are in an absolute tizz about it. Meanwhile Myf’s questions are finally answered as Vanity Fair launches an investigation into why movies are so long. And we dig into celebrity skin culture, another way women are hamstrung by the cycle of beauty, expectations, and “fixing” ourselves. It’s been a big week of high and low brow too, with Zan raving about a great book of essays and Myf bingeing on a true crime podcast about a very specific crime. We got you, always. Show notes: Sinead O’Connor: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/sinead-o-connor-dead-tributes-56-claudia-karvan-massive-attack/102655018 Nothing Compares: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/nothing-compares/2208582211616 Greta makes history: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/jul/24/barbie-movie-box-office-greta-gerwig-records-highest-grossing-woman Conservative reaction to Barbie: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/movies/movie-reviews/ben-shapiro-hatewatches-divisive-sexist-barbie-movie/news-story/b29a224a2376cefaaecdf3947bcca391 Why are movies so long? https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2023/07/why-are-movies-sooooo-long-an-investigation/amp Runpee app: https://runpee.com/ Can Barbinheimer save us from 40 hour TV series: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/24/can-barbenheimer-bring-cinema-back-save-us-from-40-hour-tv-series Celebrity skincare culture: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/25/body-positivity-celebrity-skincare-culture Who Shat on the Floor at My Wedding: https://www.whoshatontheflooratmywedding.com/ Infidelity & Other Affairs: https://thamesandhudson.com.au/product/infidelity-and-other-affairs/

It’s a huge episode this week, as Myf and Zan finally see the Barbie film and we’ll give you our (spoiler free) thoughts. Zan backed it up with Oppenheimer too, so dig into that movie sandwich. Both films squeezed in their premieres just before American actors joined their writer colleagues in a strike; we unpack what it all means for the people who create all the stuff we bang on about every week, and the future of the industry (and what will be on on our screens in a year’s time). The Bear S02 has finally landed on local screens and is as stressful as S01, and if reality tv is more your bag prepare yourself for what Myf’s found for you. A book on sex education has been removed from a major Australian retailer’s shelves too. Why? We dig into a great read on the very 90’s concept of “selling out” and how it relates to today’s music model, there’s some FARSHUN, and we’re banging on about the podcast Empire, and a brilliant read on “girls”. Big bang! Show notes: Actor’s strike: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jul/18/hollywood-stars-actors-strike-sag-aftra Fran Drescher: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fstz6rLFqyE&ab_channel=GuardianNews The Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gvfl2dYDkjg&ab_channel=MovieCoverage The Golden Bachelor: https://10play.com.au/theproject/articles/worlds-first-golden-bachelor-has-been-revealed-meet-71-year-old-gerry-turner/tpa230718rlbfa Big W remove sex education book: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/jul/19/yumi-stynes-welcome-to-sex-education-book-big-w-removes-bans Selling Out: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/18/nirvana-sell-out-data-music-industry Coastal Grandma: https://stylecaster.com/fashion/shopping-guides/1263090/what-is-a-coastal-grandmother/ Empire: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/empire/id1639561921 Peak Girl: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2023/07/peak-girl Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s been a big week for showing the receipts. If you’re catching up on what is going on with Jonah Hill and his ex GF Sarah Brady, we’ll fill in the blanks. But will we be talking about it in Threads? A week in from Zuckerberg’s take on Twitter and we’re wondering what it’ll be and how much time we have for more social media apps. Speaking of which, a TikTok food trend “girl dinner” has a lot of people talking, and Britney Spears’ highly anticipated tell-all memoir has been given its release date. And if you’re wondering why people are getting around in 50’s polo’s, loose slacks, and loafers, it’s FARSHUN. But it’s also Kramer. Meanwhile we’ve been locked onto Netflix for some very entertaining doco’s, and bang on about Wham!, Pamela, and Arnold.  Show notes: Jonah Hill: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/jonah-hill-emotional-abuse-allegations/ Girl Dinner: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jul/10/explain-it-to-me-quickly-what-is-a-tiktok-girl-dinner-and-should-i-eat-one-tonight Britney Spears memoir: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/11/britney-spears-memoir-book-the-woman-in-me Ryan Gosling I’m Just Ken: https://twitter.com/FilmUpdates/status/1678436252784238592 Kramercore: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/07/kramercore-fashion-trend-seinfeld/674666/ Wham! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8huyeTjZjik&ab_channel=Netflix Arnold: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x2AEI26LBpA&ab_channel=Netflix Pamela, A Love Story: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3SBJB8r8fVQ&ab_channel=Netflix Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au   Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and Zan has the goss from the Barbie press conference in Bondi last week. It’s the first film to come from Mattel’s film arm, but it certainly won’t be the last. We discover the plans for Polly Pocket, He-Man, and some toys you never imagine could be movies. People are throwing more unhinged stuff on stage, and we try to understand this cultural “moment”, meanwhile women can finally wear non-white undies at Wimbledon. That’s progress. And speaking of shades, why is everything so goddamn beige these days? A ripper piece on “beige-fluencers” has us looking into the motivation to be in control. And bland. Show notes: Mattel is raiding it’s entire toybox: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2023/07/10/after-barbie-mattel-is-raiding-its-entire-toy-box Adele on people throwing stuff on stage: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/adele-warns-fans-stage-throwing/ More on throwing brie etc: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jul/05/throw-wheel-of-brie-at-pink-fans-extreme-gigs White undie rule at Wimbledon: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-07-03/wimbledon-whites-rule-change-women-period-female-athletes/102554006 Beware the beige-fluencers: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jul/03/beige-fluencers-life-surprises-young-people-aspiration New Leash on Life: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/new-leash-on-life Gold Diggers: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/gold-diggers First Eat: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/First-Eat-with-Nakkiah-Lui-Audiobook/B0C5XL6LZP Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s been a huge weekend at Glastonbury with all kinds of wild things going down. We wrap it all; from Tilda Swinton and Cate Blanchett’s cameos, to Lana and Lewis singalongs. Not to mention Rina Sawayama’s pointed take down of Matty Healy. While we’re talking live music, people seem to be throwing stuff at musicians of late. Notably, phones. Why? And we’ve watched the first two eps of “And Just Like That”, we’ll share our thoughts. A tour through Barbie’s Dreamhouse on Architectural Digest has us dreaming of living in a Barbie World and maybe we can, if Air BnB has anything to do with it. And we’re banging on about a great pop culture podcast, and the thrilling and hilarious Deadloch. Show notes: Glastonbury wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-26/glastonbury-2023-elton-john-special-guests-cate-blanchett/102522698 Rina Sawayama: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/24/ive-had-enough-pop-star-rina-sawayama-criticises-comments-by-labelmate-matty-healy Why are fans throwing phones at musicians? https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/22/music-concerts-fans-throwing-phones And Just Like That S02: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iHh1SkiptEk&ab_channel=Max Sarah Snook in Dorian Gray: https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2023/jun/22/sarah-snook-to-play-dorian-gray-as-hit-australian-production-heads-to-londons-west-end Barbie Home on AD: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uKgaVlMN7IY&ab_channel=ArchitecturalDigest Barbie’s Malibu Dreamhouse: https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/857387972692815761?guests=1&adults=1&s=67&unique_share_id=6c5c3c54-82c8-4ca2-ac5d-fb47981114b5 Keep It: https://crooked.com/podcast-series/keep-it/ Deadloch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRYlkqIK_4A&ab_channel=PrimeVideoAU%26NZ Glamourous: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I-BuvvNexA8&ab_channel=Netflix Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s a treat for the eyeballs this week, as Zan gets a preview of the new Indiana Jones film. You’ll hear her take, and what Phoebe Waller-Bridge does for the franchise. The trailer for Sophia Coppola’s “Priscilla” movie just dropped too, and we are ready, Taft in hand. An Australian lolly is about to be discontinued, and Myf has some hot takes on the chewy classic, and with the Sussex’s Spotify deal coming to an end, we wonder if the ex-Royals will ever be able to move forward if people only ever want them to look back? Huge week for farshun too, and by huge I mean tiny. A microscopic Louis Vuitton bag is something we can all wear, while the same fashion house has debuted Pharrell William’s menswear collection at Paris Fashion Week and we’re here for it. And we’re banging on about a therapeutic podcast and a brilliant book. Show notes: Indiana Jones: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQfMbSe7F2g&ab_channel=Lucasfilm Priscilla trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gxbZyvCJc6U&ab_channel=A24 Fantales end: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2023/jun/21/its-a-wrap-for-fantales-but-well-always-have-our-sweet-memories Harry and Meghan Spotify deal ends: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/20/harry-meghan-media-empire-windsors-archetypes LV’s microscopic handbag: https://www.dezeen.com/2023/06/16/microscopic-handbag-mschf-louis-vuitton/ Pharrell Williams’ Louis Vuitton: https://www.thecut.com/2023/06/pharrells-louis-vuitton-debut-all-of-the-famous-attendees.html Jay-Z telling people to stop clapping: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtuxTETtsao/ Power Talks podcast: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/POWER-Talks-with-Kemi-Nekvapil-Podcast/B0C4FYG4VG Demon Copperhead: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/60194162 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s been another bumper week, and we’re here to unpack it all with you. Zan saw Jennifer Coolidge and Mike White in convo with an 8000 strong crowd of high end gays, and gives you the highlights of a life affirming conversation. The Idol has been getting attention for all the wrong reasons, specifically one of the worst sex scenes in TV history. We bring in a special guest to unpack it. Meanwhile Netflix has opened a pop up restaurant; what show do you want to eat? Miriam Margolyes is the cover girl for British Vogue, and that is how it should be, and Paul McCartney has revealed there will be a new Beatles song with a little help from his friends. Namely, AI. And we’re banging on about Marc Fennell’s new doco The Kingdom, and a fictional story on an Australian cult, “The Clearing”. Show notes: Jennifer Coolidge at Vivid Sydney: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2023/jun/11/the-modern-day-gay-icon-jennifer-coolidge-delivers-camp-and-delight-to-fans-at-sydneys-vivid-festival The Idol’s sex scene: https://www.billboard.com/culture/tv-film/the-weeknd-nothing-sexy-the-idol-episode-2-sex-scene-1235353857/ James on ABC NT: https://www.abc.net.au/darwin/programs/afternoons Netflix restaurant: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/netflix-restaurant-curtis-stone-rodney-scott-1235642798/amp/ Miriam Margolyes in Vogue: https://www.vogue.co.uk/article/miriam-margolyes-british-vogue-cover-interview Beatles AI song: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/jun/13/ai-used-to-create-new-and-final-beatles-song-says-paul-mccartney People Who Knew Me: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p0fds1bs Nothing Compares: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/nothing-compares/2208582211616 Sounds Like a Cult: https://www.soundslikeacult.com/ The Kingdom: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/the-kingdom/2204846147867 The Clearing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D-JFfvzvjAg&ab_channel=Hulu Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s our 250th episode and a bumper Bang! A very Padam to you all, yep we’ll chat about the epic career of Kylie who continues to hit the charts. Danni is doing pretty well too, while we’re here. Given it’s a special occasion, a special guest and member of the Bang Fam is dropping by. Virginia Trioli (AKA DJ Trigger) shares her thoughts on Sex and the City, female friendships, ghosting, all of it. What a treat. The meme machine has been in overdrive at Apple’s announcement of it’s Augmented Reality headset and we’re living our best Black Mirror lives. So how does it work, and what does it mean for the future? We’ll dig in with our thoughts on this, and some other fun updates from Silicon Valley. Myf has caught up on Succession, and we have a bonus bang at the very end for anyone who wants to debrief with us on family and boardrooms. And we’re banging on about Tim Ross’s new architecture series, and a great new book from Curtis Sittenfield. Show notes: Padam Padam: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p6Cnazi_Fi0&ab_channel=KylieMinogue Haberdashery Padam: https://www.tiktok.com/@hobbycraft_wimbledon/video/7240001446962302234 Danni Minogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1O-1hn0pP24&ab_channel=DanniiMinogue Virginia Trioli on SATC: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-06-03/sex-and-the-city-kim-catrall-friendship-sarah-jessica-parker/102422180 Apple Vision Pro: https://www.instagram.com/p/CtJ6ysCrB_7/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA%3D%3D The end of autocorrect: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/07/autocorrect-poetry-apple-ai-upgrade-phones Designing a Legacy: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/designing-a-legacy-2023 Romantic Comedy: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/62628727 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s been a big week of finales, and we celebrate the iconic winner of Alone Australia and those moments following the reveal. Succession and Ted Lasso have wound up too, but don’t be scared; Myf is still catching up on Succession, and Zan on Lasso, so no spoilers here for now. As we hit record, breaking news about Samantha AKA Kim Cattrall’s appearance on the Sex In the City reboot has us shook (and jazzed). And speaking of reboots, The Office will be getting a local makeover with it’s first ever female boss. The rumoured relationship between Taylor Swift and Matty Healey has a lot of people talking, and plenty of Swiftie’s responding. Is their involvement in her personal life crossing the line? And 20 years on, who or what was the “hipster”, and what has that reaction to “normie” culture become today? We’ve been listening keenly of late too, with Myf banging on about Normal Gossip, and Zan loving the Saving the Franklin podcast. Show notes: Gina wins Alone: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aNGePrCopGg&ab_channel=SBSAustralia Kim Cattrall WILL play Samantha Jones: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/kim-cattrall-samantha-jones-and-just-like-that-season-2-1235629763/ The Australian Office: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/may/31/the-office-is-coming-to-australia-with-felicity-ward-starring-as-a-modern-day-david-brent Deadloch: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PRYlkqIK_4A&ab_channel=PrimeVideoAU%26NZ Taylor Swift and fan culture: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/30/taylor-swift-matty-healy-fan-culture?mibextid=Zxz2cZ The rise and fall of the hipster: https://www.vice.com/en/article/dy37qy/the-hipster-handbook-20-years-later Normal Gossip: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/normal-gossip/id1597761181 Somebody Somewhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H5FgJxZAjOU&ab_channel=TrailerWorld Saving the Franklin: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/dig Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Just hours after we hear the news, Myf and Zan pay tribute to Tina Turner; an icon of music, a survivor who became a Queen, and an inspiration to so many. From our personal recollections, to chatting with her collaborators about working with her, it’s all about Tina as we reunite for Bang On this week. Beyoncé has also been living large this week, after Zan caught her incredible set on Saturday night in Edinburgh. You’ll get the full debrief. Curious about the blue couch meme doing the rounds? Don’t worry, Myf will explain it all. And a piece on sad songs reveals which of us leans in and which doesn’t. Myf is banging on about the TV series everyone is talking about: Jury Duty. And Zan watched a heap of movies on the plane to and from London, you’ll get the best of them. It’s a big Bang On! Show notes: Tina Turner: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-25/singer-tina-turner-has-died-aged-83/102389716 5 Brilliant Tina Turner songs you need to hear today: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/tina-turner-best-songs/102390814 Beyonce in Edinburgh: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CshV5jFrU3P/?igshid=MTc4MmM1YmI2Ng%3D%3D Blue couch meme: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/tiktok-cursed-blue-couch-meme/ Sad songs: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/05/19/science/behavior-music-sadness.html?smtyp=cur&smid=tw-nytimesscience Stan Grant: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kbITk8cDBjg&ab_channel=ABCNews%28Australia%29 Stan Grant editorial: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-05-22/i-am-sorry-stan-grant-makes-appearance-on-q-a/102379012 Jury Duty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMhLNJ2Tf9U&ab_channel=PrimeVideoCanada Zan’s plane movies: Women Talking, A Man Called Otto, Marcel the Shell with Shoes On, The Fabelman’s, Tar Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s a UK Hun, I mean, BANG! Myf is in Liverpool in the thick of Eurovision 2023 and has the kind of access we’ve come to know and love. Come for the gossip, stay for Croatia’s entry. We take the temperature on the ground and online after the King’s Coronation. That was weird. In more exciting news, an attendee at the LA Philharmonic is having a euphoric time out and about. The Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees have been announced and there are some legends in the list, while Dolly Parton has made good on her promise from the ceremony last year and gone and made a whole rock album. And we’re banging on about the new TV series Lucky Hank, and Elvis (the movie). Show notes: Eurovision 2023: https://www.sbs.com.au/programs/eurovision Penny Mordaunt: https://twitter.com/richardmorrisuk/status/1654809276794167299?s=20 Why are the Windsors and the Roys so unhappy? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/may/08/nepo-babies-have-never-been-bigger-so-why-are-the-windsors-and-the-roys-so-unhappy Woman orgasms at concert: https://nypost.com/2023/05/01/woman-has-full-body-orgasm-during-la-philharmonic-concert/ Rock n Roll Hall of Fame inductees: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/rock-roll-hall-fame-willie-nelson-kate-bush-missy-elliott-sheryl-crow-rage-inductees-1235602078/ Dolly Parton’s rock album: https://pitchfork.com/news/dolly-parton-announces-new-rock-album-featuring-paul-mccartney-ringo-starr-lizzo-miley-cyrus/ Lucky Hank: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY4jhr4_PF0&ab_channel=amc%2B Elvis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDLRvjHVOY&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

As we hit record, the official trailer for S02 of “And Just Like That” (aka the Sex and the City reboot) has dropped. Do we care? Of course we do. Next door on HBO, a new Harry Potter series is brewing with some changes afoot. The death of Barry Humphries has drawn different reactions from all corners. Sammy J captures the complexities of farewelling the comic who said some crook stuff in his final years. And we’ve got an update from Matthew Perry and his relationship with Keanu after the weird stuff he said in his memoir. The rom-com is well and truly back, with 37 coming out this year alone! But they’re looking a bit different in 2023. And it’s a double dose of FARSHUN as we preview the Met Gala and farewell Palazzo Versace. Myf has been watching S02 of Love Me, while Zan has been listening to a new podcast on a life coaching cult. Show notes: And Just Like That trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=um4P4b3i-eI&ab_channel=HBOMax Harry Potter on HBO: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/harry-potter-hbo-tv-series/ Sammy J on Barry Humphries: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/comedy/i-owe-barry-i-won-a-barry-and-i-was-on-the-board-when-we-voted-to-rename-the-barry-20230424-p5d2tm.html Matthew Perry & Keanu again: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/26/matthew-perry-apologised-to-keanu-reeves-but-something-still-seems-left-unsaid Return of the rom-com: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/apr/15/return-of-the-romcom?lid=5jzr3yb8px6t Met Gala: Everything You Need To Know: https://www.thecut.com/2023/04/met-gala-2023-everything-you-need-to-know.html Farewell Palazzo Versace: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/apr/22/farewell-house-of-versace-the-gold-coast-has-outgrown-your-ostentatious-opulence Love Me S02: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xpuq2M4CIM8&ab_channel=BINGE A Very British Cult: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/m001kvf8 Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

The world of pop culture really delivered this week. If you’re confused, we got you. Kicking off with why Mischa Barton (yes, of The OC) is coming to Erinsborough. Yep, the Neighbours reboot just got bigger. With the coronation of King Charles on the horizon, and commemorative dish has been announced, but Myf is not impressed. Meanwhile in the States, the Coachella Music Festival’s first weekend had some highs and lows, with everyone talking about Frank Ocean’s headline set. We dig into all we know, and also hear from the teenager who live streamed it all from her phone. TikTok is reaching new highs with disgusting food and WaterTok. Your resident TikTok account holder (Myf) will explain it all. And we’re banging on about Netflix series Beef, and a new podcast from Jon Ronson. Show notes: Micha Barton to join Neighbours: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/17/mischa-barton-joins-the-cast-of-neighbours Coronation Quiche: https://www.royal.uk/coronation-quiche-0 Morgan livestreamed Frank Ocean’s set: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/an-interview-with-the-teenager-who-livestreamed-frank-oceans-coachella-set/ The disgusting food of TikTok: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/18/the-disgusting-food-of-tiktok-is-it-designed-to-eat-provoke-or-arouse WaterTok: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/watertok-tiktok-water-experts-concerned-1234714010/ Beef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFPIMHBzGDs&ab_channel=Netflix The Debutante: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Debutante-Audiobook/B0BTZLJ8YM Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back with you and relocated, with Myf setting up shop in a new city once again. Can you feel a paddle steamer bang on coming? Tupperware’s future is uncertain, with the legendary air-tight product experiencing a downfall in the modern day. We dig into their legacy, and what it means for our beloved spew bowls. And speaking of the olden days, a journo switching off streaming and switching back on free to air TV has interesting results. We debrief on the joys of having decisions made for you. Heaps of people are chatting about a piece on “therapy-speak”, and how it’s damaging some friendships. And yes, we chat about that latest episode of Succession. But don’t worry – it’s right at the end of the podcast so you can opt out if you haven’t watched yet. We’re banging on about paddle steamers – sorry – road trips, and Alone Australia too. Show notes: The end of Tupperware?: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65243711 What happened when my kids watched free to air TV: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/what-happened-when-my-kids-watched-free-to-air-tv/102180078 Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish?: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/is-therapy-speak-making-us-selfish Alone Australia: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/alone-australia Vulture on Succession: https://www.vulture.com/article/succession-season-four-episode-three-logan-death-analysis.html Guardian on Succession: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/11/succession-connor-wedding-logan-most-important-episode New York Times on Succession: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/television/succession-roy-family-episode-3.html Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

#243: Barbie, Fatphobia, Stealth Wealth It’s another wild week and we’re here to make sense of it, support donkeys in tow. The new trailer for the Barbie movie has dropped and we are salivating at the pink plastic universe coming our way. Rod Stewart has been making trips to Bunnings while in town, we explain why. With Ozempics, The Whale, and the Kardashians new looks, writer Rebecca Shaw senses the noughties fatphobia is making a comeback. Her great piece is a reminder of why that’s damaging to us all. And the “ludicrously capacious” bag in Tom Wambsgans sights tells a bigger story about how the very rich choose to show their wealth. Meanwhile Myf is bingeing Wellmania, while Zan is laffing it up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Show notes: Barbie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRyt3Ov4zz0&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures Rod Stewart at Bunnings: https://twitter.com/jjjove/status/1642993794344960000 Taylor Swift in the janitor cart: https://www.stereogum.com/2219134/taylor-swift-has-been-arriving-onstage-via-janitor-cart-fan-video-confirms/news/ Fatphobia: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/31/fat-shaming-body-fatphobic-now-is-the-time-to-speak-out-against-fatphobia Stealth Wealth: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/mar/30/succession-burberry-bag-bridget Wellmania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69ZfDTpeBTA&ab_channel=Netflix Comedy Festival: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/melbourne-comedy-festival Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back to wrap the week that was, including Myf’s debut on the big screen and some ch-ch-changes in Zan’s world. It’s looking certain that White Lotus S03 will be set in Thailand, while in New York City the Roys are back for Succession’s final season. We discuss all we know so far. Gwyneth Paltrow is the gift that keeps giving, and her civil trial for a skiing mishap has been one of the most entertaining and ridiculous stories of the week. We lean in, in category 5 neutrals, and share our favourite moments from the Utah courtroom. And speaking of privilege, a new nepo baby has been discovered in the audition room of American Idol. Farshun gets a look in too. Did Pope Francis really don a couture puffer jacket? Or is AI to blame/thanks? There’s Bang On justice with the release of new iPhone emojis, and Myf has been frothing on Back in Time for the Corner Shop, while Zan is listening to the new podcast from the Serial team. Show notes: White Lotus S03: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/white-lotus-season-3-location-thailand-1235565604/ Succession S04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D3ewle7XY&ab_channel=HBOMax Marina Hyde on Gwyneth Paltrow: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/28/gwyneth-paltrow-ski-optometrist-court-utah Kaya Stewart on American Idol: https://consequence.net/2023/03/eurythmics-dave-stewart-daughter-american-idol/ New emojis: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-16-4-all-the-new-emoji-on-your-iphone-now/ Pope’s Puffa: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview Kate Crawford’s Atlas of AI: https://www.katecrawford.net/ Back In Time for the Corner Shop: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/back-in-time-for-the-corner-shop The Coldest Case in Laramie: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/podcasts/serial-laramie-cold-case.html Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Well it’s certainly been a time online. Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars’ daughter was grounded, got bored, and inadvertently launched her filmmaking career on TikTok. Confused? We’ll explain it all. Meanwhile TikTok is going absolutely off chops after Gwyneth’s appearance on a wellness podcast has her espousing some questionable health approaches. What is rectal ozone therapy? Again, we got you. The nominations for 2023’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame have drawn an excellent op-ed from Courtney Love. And we’re banging on about the film adaptation of Meet Me in the Bathroom, and a doco on ABC iview “Rampant”. Show notes: Romy Mars on TikTok: https://twitter.com/savbrads/status/1638200607851806725 Gwyneth Paltrow’s IV Therapy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/03/18/gwyneth-paltrow-touts-iv-therapy-here-are-the-problems/?sh=2d0c11b444f3 Gwyneth Paltrow’s Rectal Ozone Therapy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/03/15/is-gwyneth-paltrows-rectal-ozone-therapy-claim-backed-by-any-evidence/?sh=63bace433ee1 Hack on the Gwyneth podcast: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/hack/102095394 Courtney Love on the Hall of Fame: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/17/why-are-women-so-marginalised-by-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame Rampant: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/rampant-how-a-city-stopped-a-plague Meet Me in the Bathroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgHN-YE7IPI&ab_channel=Utopia Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

#240: Oscars, Hugh Grant, Meg White Ooh it’s a big one this week, as we unpack THE awards ceremony of every year, the Oscars. From the champagne (beige) carpet, to what Hugh Grant said on it. Little donkeys and Cocaine Bear’s. We celebrate the reason for the season too, the incredible and historic wins in a year dominated by Everything Everywhere All At Once. The Oscars gift bags get a look in too, for better and worse. Why were bits of Aboriginal land gifted, with an Indigenous groups name attached, without their knowledge? And it wouldn’t be a red/beige carpet event without a shit ton of FARSHUN. Oh we have a lot to unpack here. Meanwhile Lizzo is coming to Australia (yay!), and Meg White’s drumming is being called out by some guy and said guy is regretting that tweet a lot. And Myf is banging on about a fun new TV series “Shrinking”, while Zan is back in the books with a new novel by Rebecca Makkai. If you’ve found these show notes, well done! While you’re here, feel free to tap us a rating or leave a review. We love reading them, and it helps other people find Bang On. Thank you Bang Fam. xx Show notes: Hugh Grant on the red carpet: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/13/hugh-grant-oscar-red-carpet-interviews-awkward-history Best and Worst moments of the Oscars: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/movies/oscars-best-worst.html Cocaine Bear and Malala: https://junkee.com/cocaine-bear-malala-yousafzai-interaction-oscars/349134 Oscars gift bags: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/08/oscars-gift-bags-and-party-menu-revealed-botox-trifle-and-a-small-plot-of-land-in-australia- How did Aboriginal land end up in gift bags: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/how-did-souvenirs-of-aboriginal-land-end-up-in-the-academy-awards-official-gift-bag/3e6i1ekj0 Red carpet scrapped: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/13/oscars-fashion-bridal-colours-dominate-as-red-carpet-is-scrapped Oscars farshun: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2023/03/oscars-2023-red-carpet-all-the-fashion-outfits-and-looks Vanity Fair party farshun: https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/news/best-dressed-vanity-fair-oscar-party-2023/image-gallery/34f7804945449cb8851758e6d5f1f432 Lizzo playing Splendour: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lizzo-headlines-splendour-in-the-grass/102093238 Meg White’s drumming: https://www.nme.com/news/music/questlove-joins-social-media-debate-defending-meg-whites-drumming-ability-3413558 Lachlan Markay’s apology: https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/1635773677093675008 Shrinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjHfjQDWl1A&ab_channel=AppleTV I Have Some Questions For You: https://www.hachette.com.au/rebecca-makkai/i-have-some-questions-for-you Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

It’s been another big week for Myf and Zan, in private and public, and we catch up on Bjerth, missing cues on the Rocky Horror stage, and meeting the guy who wrote “I Want It That Way”. It’s also 6 years to the day that Bang On first popped into your podcast feed! Oh yes, we go back to the tapes… We were chatting International Women’s Day then, and still are now. What’s changed in that time? And what are the conversations we’re fed up with having? Owen Wilson is soon to star as a certain painter in an amazing looking movie, in house art critic Myf Warhurst tells you everything you need to know. And Jamie Lee Curtis has captured a feeling, crying out for nanna gigs for those of us who like an early night. With fashion weeks and awards ceremonies allowing for many a catwalk and red carpet, the disappearing of clothing in the name of empowerment and fashion has us thinking. We’re not alone, as Kerri Sackville wonders if men should be chasing that same empowerment through shedding cloth. And we’re banging on about a great Australian series, and a sumptuous memoir from Stanley Tucci. Show notes: Bjork in Perth: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/04/bjork-cornucopia-review-an-electrifying-pop-concert-art-installation-and-opening-ceremony-rolled-into-one Zan meets Max Martin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpeDX-lSV3p/ Lisa Millar responds to abuse: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-08/lisa-millar-responds-to-social-media-abuse/102066884 Lucy Smith on IWD: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpgroi6yEkq/ Strobes in the ‘Sup: https://aunty.goldenplains.com.au/every-thing/stage-lighting/ Owen Wilson in Paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ObPQyc6Qsk&ab_channel=IFCFilms Jamie Lee Curtis is our early to bed Queen: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpeNHOsjRRk/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D Is it time to free the penis? https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/we-ve-just-about-liberated-the-nipple-is-it-time-to-free-the-penis-20230302-p5covq.html Stanley Tucci’s Taste: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/taste-9780241501009 Colin From Accounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRMnbfZfoMw&ab_channel=BINGE Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are catching up on the week that was, and whether Harry is still doing shoey’s. W Magazine has just unveiled a phenomenal cover shoot with woman of the moment Jennifer Coolidge, as crafted by Directors of the moment “Daniels”. Yep, the people who put together Everything Everywhere All At Once have made a magical world for J Cool and it’s as good as it sounds. Meanwhile the King has Coronation Party anxiety, Ted Lasso is back soon with some more hints at S03, and a long read on the age we think we are is one of our faves in a while. At least since we were 25. And Myf’s been watching the Paul Mescal film Aftersun, while Zan has been loving Zoe Coombs-Marr’s Queerstralia. Show notes: Zan at Harry Styles: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMMILoSpY3/ Jennifer Coolidge in W Magazine: https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/jennifer-coolidge-daniels-directors-issue-cover-photos King Charles’ Coronation Concert: https://www.thecut.com/2023/02/king-charles-coronation-adele-spice-girls-no.html Ted Lasso S03 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR9yjn7Lkdg&ab_channel=AppleTV Atlantic article on age: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/subjective-age-how-old-you-feel-difference/673086/ Aftersun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXKcWRu8K_U Queerstralia: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/queerstralia Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

We’re back, and 2023 is already as wild as we imagined it would be. Myf and Zan catch up on what’s gone down since we last banged on; notably Myf is now best friends with Jason Donovan. Zan watched Cocaine Bear and lets you know whether it’s worth the ticket, and Harry Styles is continuing the strange and disgusting “tradition” of drinking from his own shoe while in Australia. Whyyyyy? Meanwhile a Tiesto remix of the White Lotus theme is not the only hot goss about our favourite series; has Johnny Knoxville let the location of series 3 slip? And we’re pulling on the Big Red Boots as we watch Cunk on Earth and Fleishman Is In Trouble. Show notes: Cocaine Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWEEKeJLMI&ab_channel=UniversalPictures Harry Styles did a shoey: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-64713696 Tiesto’s remix of White Lotus theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9dtZnOnnM&ab_channel=Ti%C3%ABsto Johnny Knoxville on White Lotus: https://movieweb.com/johnny-knoxville-confirmed-next-the-white-lotus-location/ Voyager to represent Australia at Eurovision: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-22/voyagers-eurovision-dreams-come-true-australia-picks-first-band/102003432 The Big Red Boot: https://mashable.com/article/mschf-big-red-boots-viral-where-to-buy Fleishman Is In Trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jyBu4xGeH4&ab_channel=FXNetworks Cunk On Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6AOHq9OL4&ab_channel=BBC Barry Shitpeas & Philomena Cunk discuss Brian Cox’s “Wonders of Life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQafqIufnNw&ab_channel=ChrisMerriman Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe are getting ready to get back in the ring and wrap-up your week in art, life, music, faaaarshun and everything in between.

What a bloody year. Well done, you made it! And for our final episode, we’re throwing Bang On over to you – our beautiful Bang Fam – for some excellent summer recommends. Myf and Zan will wrap our favourite (and most cooked) moments of the year too, and ask the question we posed at the start of 2022: has the vibe actually shifted? Yes, that was this year. We’re also checking in with Bang Fam all over the world, from Dortmund to London to Sydney, for some beautiful Bang Backs. Stick around till the end, for a conversation with Suzie you won’t soon forget. Thank you to each and every one of you for being part of the Bang Fam. You’ve filled our cups time and time again this year, and over the past five odd years since we began. We love ya. See you in 2023. Show notes: A Court of Thorn and Roses: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50659467-a-court-of-thorns-and-roses Bookstagram: https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/bookstagram/?hl=en Pottery Throwdown: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-great-pottery-throw-down!5471 A Heart That Works: https://www.hachette.com.au/rob-delaney/a-heart-that-works-the-sunday-times-bestseller From Scratch: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81104486 The Story of Art Without Men: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/the-story-of-art-without-men-9781529151145 Selena Gomez “Me and My Mind”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=of32sI9jw5Q The Henna Artist: https://www.goodreads.com/series/302638-the-jaipur-trilogy Plogging: https://www.cleanup.org.au/plogging-guide Decoder Ring: https://slate.com/podcasts/decoder-ring Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

White Lotus is winding up and we’re on the edge of our seats, but importantly – which character would we most like to take back to our fancy hotel room? Myf and Zan are digging into a brilliant thinkpiece on just that. A couple of weeks ago we got the Macquarie Word of the Year, now it’s Oxford’s turn and the results prove that dictionaries are Bang Fam. Meanwhile it’s a bear, and not bird, week. Balenciaga have confused and upset a lot of people with their latest campaign showing BDSM bears in the hands of children. And the highly anticipated trailer for Cocaine Bear has dropped. Take our money. We reflect on the legacy and legend of Christine McVie too, and are banging on about two brilliant books from two brilliant women. Show notes: The White Lotus characters ranked: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/a-ranking-the-white-lotus-characters-i-would-invite-to-my-hotel-room-20221205-p5c3ss.html Oxford Word of the Year: https://amp.theguardian.com/science/2022/dec/05/goblin-mode-new-oxford-word-of-the-year Balenciaga bears: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/nov/29/kardashian-teddy-bears-bondage-gear-balenciaga Christine McVie RIP: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/christine-mcvie-fleetwood-mac-died-tributes/101720878 Christine McVie interview: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/jun/09/fleetwood-macs-christine-mcvie-cocaine-and-champagne-made-me-perform-better Cocaine Bear trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWEEKeJLMI&ab_channel=UniversalPictures French guy wins right not to be “fun”: https://www.businessinsider.com/man-won-legal-right-not-be-fun-at-work-alcoholism-2022-11 Reasons Not to Worry: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Brigid-Delaney-Reasons-Not-to-Worry-9781743310496/ Grace Tame: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781760988050/ Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan bring Bang On live to the Bang Fam for the first time in 3 years! As a part of the Grapes of Mirth festival, we head to the Barossa Valley in South Australia for some woine time, with special guests Tom Gleeson and Geraldine Hickey. Did you know Tom is Bang Fam? Believe. And wait till you hear what Gez is Banging Back about. Join us for a big love in, in the Barrel Room of a vineyard, as we reunite with our Bang Fam. Show notes: Rogue: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iInDq8bn81g&ab_channel=kute0027 The Last Movie Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQvU_ry6OhI&ab_channel=RottenTomatoesTV Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back and oh boy, there’s a lot to catch up on. We’ve been glued to the telly with the Kath & Kim specials, news of Neighbours returning (what?), and the promise of even more White Lotus. The Macquarie Dictionary are offering up their contenders for word/phrase of the year and there are some Bang On classics in the mix. And speaking of Bachelor’s Handbags, there’s more bird talk this week. Maybe we should rebrand to Bird On? Dolly Parton has finally been inducted to the Rock n Roll Hall of Fame, and we look back at the road to this momentous moment. And the Paris Olympics have unveiled their 2024 mascots. They’re very, pleasurable. Meanwhile we’ve had our noses in some great Australian books, and are banging on about Wil Anderson’s new memoir, and Holly Throsby’s latest murder mystery. Show notes: Send us your 'Bang Back' for our final episode of 2022: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Kath & Kim review: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/nov/21/kath-kim-our-effluent-life-review-not-the-reboot-we-hoped-for-from-the-comedy-greats Kath & Kim reax: https://punkee.com.au/kath-and-kim-our-effluent-life-reactions/150991 Neighbours returns? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-19/neighbours-returns-what-do-we-know/101673778 White Lotus S03: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a41812758/the-white-lotus-season-3-news-cast-spoilers-date/ Macquarie Word of the Year: https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/resources/view/word/of/the/year/2022 Lyrebird mimicking sirens: https://www.tiktok.com/@tarongazoo/video/7166028986286427393?_r=1&_t=8XQcYSOOIzp&is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7166028986286427393 Peregrine Falcon dies: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/collins-street-falcon-chick-dies-days-after-taking-wing-20221115-p5byi1.html Dolly Parton inducted into Rock n Roll Hall of Fame: https://www.vulture.com/article/rock-hall-of-fame-induction-ceremony-2022-highs-and-lows.html Clit Mascot: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2022/nov/15/mascot-paris-olympic-games-2024-likened-to-clitoris-in-trainers-phryges Wil Anderson’s memoir: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Wil-Anderson-9781760878948/ Holly Throsby’s Clarke: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/61850075-clarke Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

Myf and Zan are back to flick through the week that was and explain WTF happened. A man in Philly has eaten 40 rotisserie chickens in 40 days, there’s that. Speaking of birds, Myf has an important update on her beloved Collins St Peregrine Falcons. Meanwhile Twitter’s “imminent demise” has a few people switching to the Mastodon social platform, we explain what it is. If you’ve noticed that celebs have flipped back to the “heroin chic” look of the 90’s, you’re not alone. A new piece by Jameela Jamil unpacks this step back in body positivity (and health). And in the name of all things frivolous and fun, the annual Goop Gift Guide is out and we’re making our list and checking it twice. Myf is banging on about the return of White Lotus for it’s second season in Sicily, and Zan is in fantasy land with Stephen King’s new book “Fairy Tale”. Show notes: Hot Chicken Guy: https://www.pedestrian.tv/online/rotisserie-chicken-guy-twitter/ What is Mastodon: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/nov/08/mastodon-what-is-it-how-do-i-join-use-find-best-server-list-change-elon-musk-twitter-leaving-social-network-alternative Kath & Kim reunion: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/kath-and-kim-reunion/ Jameela Jamil on Heroin Chic: https://www.papermag.com/the-hunger-game-jameela-jamil-2658618118.html Goop Gift Guide: https://goop.com/style/gift-guides/ridiculous-holiday-gifts/ How to Build a Sex Room: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81220971 White Lotus S02: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Baflc_0XVfY&ab_channel=HBO Stephen King’s Fairy Tale: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/60177373-fairy-tale Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

It’s Halloween and you know what that means: celebs dressing up in hot costumes. Not so with Heidi Klum, Halloween’s biggest fan, who has topped all of her previous efforts by dressing up as a giant earthworm. We talk about why this slimy turd is so compelling. Speaking of scary, several lions escaped from their enclosure in Taronga Zoo this week, and we’re wondering what they were looking for. Taylor Swift has made history (again), and Elon Musk has everyone in a tizz with his acquisition of, and plans for, Twitter. And a ruling on the gossip columnist whose behaviour caused Rebel Wilson to prematurely come out is timely, in a week when Heartstopper actor Kit Connor is being hounded for supposed “queer baiting”. Myf and Zan have been watching lots this week too, with a saucy plane movie, and an excellent doco on Tourette’s. Show notes: Heidi Klum’s Halloween looks: https://www.vogue.co.uk/gallery/heidi-klum-halloween-costumes Heidi interviewed as the worm: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RHqXV-Pkuw4&ab_channel=EntertainmentTonight The galvanising horror of Heidi Klum’s worm costume: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/annals-of-appearances/the-galvanizing-body-horror-of-heidi-klums-worm-costume Lions escape in Taronga Zoo: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/nov/02/taronga-zoo-put-into-lockdown-after-five-lions-break-out-of-enclosure Taylor Swift makes history: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-11-01/taylor-swift-midnights-claims-top-10-chart-billboard-hot-100/101601358 Let’s Not Pretend Elon Musk Made Twitter Awful: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/musk-has-bought-twitter-so-should-we-stay-or-should-we-go-20221101-p5bujp.html APC ruling on SMH piece: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-31/rebel-wilson-sydney-morning-herald-australian-press-council/101596108 Kit Connor outed: https://www.vogue.co.uk/arts-and-lifestyle/article/kit-connor-heartstopper-queerbaiting-viewpoint Me and My Tourette’s: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-program/me-and-my-tourettes/2080373315589 Good Luck to You Leo Grande: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TJcbZoJFLTU&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past and present. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.