Bang On

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.