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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 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.

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.

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.

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

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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

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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.

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.

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.

It’s been another headline filled week, but never fear – Myf and Zan are your cliff notes, and making sense of it all.

It’s been a big week in music too, with Björk announcing her first live performances in Australia since 2008! Taylor Swift dropped an album, ICYMI, and Tina Knowles-Lawson is once again leaking all the good stuff re: her daughter on her socials, including a Beyoncé World Tour. Rihanna is back as well, with her first new music in 6 years!

One artist many have been turning the volume down on, is Kanye West. A pattern of hate speech has him finally deplatformed, with major collaborators including Adidas, Def Jam Recordings, and his own agency, distancing themselves from him. What happens next?

The Crown has dropped its season five trailer and we’re living in the “Annus horribilis” era of the Royals. Sign us up. Meanwhile, Bono has apologised for (and explained why) the uninvited intrusion of a U2 album on everyone’s iTunes back in the day, and Myf has a “f**k hut” to tell you about. This alone, is worth the whole episode.

If that ain’t enough, we’re banging on about a great new series on SBS On Demand, and a Hollywood rom com with a twist.

Show notes:

Bjork comes to Perth: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/bjork-australian-tour-2023-cornucopia-perth-festival/101522536

Beyonce world tour?: https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/beyonce-seemingly-confirms-2023-renaissance-tour-via-auction-3334472

Rihanna new music tease: https://twitter.com/rihanna/status/1585302326318813185

Kanye: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/24/kanye-west-ye-twitter-caa-talent-agency

Why Was Kanye West Allowed to Air His Frothing Anti-Semitism For So Long? https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/oct/26/kanye-west-antisemitism-ye-donald-trump-trolling

The Crown Season 5 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0vb8xhvbw&ab_channel=Netflix

Bono apologises: https://variety.com/2022/music/news/bono-apology-u2-itunes-album-memoir-1235411778/

Paul Newman & Joanne Woodward’s “F**k Hut”: https://jezebel.com/confirmed-paul-newman-and-joanne-woodward-had-a-f-ck-h-1849657939

A Beginner’s Guide to Grief: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/a-beginners-guide-to-grief

Bros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQIeBB9XMe8&ab_channel=UniversalPictures

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.

Yeah look it’s a bit of a weird one this week. All good, Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe make sense of it for you as per.

The Queen’s funeral has taken place and in amongst the meticulously planned ceremony, some outlier events have all of us talking. Yes, we’re referring to the spider, and that bit of paper on the ground. The end of this long period of mourning, respect, and reflection has been felt in different ways across different communities. Stan Grant’s brilliant and heartbreaking editorial for ABC News asks us to consider how the past two weeks has felt for those who were colonised by the Crown.

Meanwhile high in a Collins Street skyscraper in Melbourne, a hectic love triangle is playing out and only one will survive. Myf wraps up the Peregrine Falcon drama playing out for all to see. And fans of the original Serial podcast; we have an update on the case of Adnan Syed.

Mariah Carey revealed she once recorded a grunge album when she unveiled her brilliant biography a couple of years ago. Now she’s planning on releasing it with new vocals to the world. And speaking of things we didn’t see coming, Nick Cave and Brad Pitt are just like us: they’ve been doing pottery during lockdown and have something to show for it. We go inside their ceramics exhibition in a Finnish gallery. Told you. Wild week.

Myf is banging on about a great read from one of our fave writers Brigid Delaney, while Zan is lapping up the brilliant new Björk podcast which unpacks her whole back catalogue of albums.

Show notes:

Funeral spider: https://www.washingtonpost.com/world/2022/09/19/queen-funeral-spider-coffin-fame-flowers/

Stan Grant piece: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-18/queen-death-indigenous-australia-colonisation-empire/101445508

Peregrine Falcons: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/game-of-thrones-intrigue-intruder-threatens-melbourne-s-collins-street-falcons-20220914-p5bi1l.html

Adnan Syed: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/19/us/adnan-syed-murder-conviction-overturned.html

Mariah Carey grunge album: https://www.stereogum.com/2199843/mariah-carey-will-reissue-her-secret-90s-grunge-album-with-restored-lead-vocals/news/

Nick Cave and Brad Pitt pottery: https://www.hs.fi/kulttuuri/art-2000009071261.html

Brigid Delaney: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/19/inject-that-stoicism-into-my-veins-10-tools-of-ancient-philosophy-that-improved-my-life

Björk in Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/features/cover-story/bjork-interview/

Björk’s Sonic Symbolism podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5v34nqXoeV8A3VyDoDvP5p?si=5701550bf5824fe5

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.

Myf and Zan are back to make sense of the week that was, and mourn the unnecessary loss of Freya the 600kg walrus. The Bang Box has been overflowing with your sweet emails, and also some nice surprises from young nudists.

Speaking of getting your gear off, Tommy Lee did, but who asked for it? We dissect the double standards of Instagram censorship. And an editorial on our connection to music as we age has us thinking about our own musical journeys.

Meanwhile Myf is devouring a new podcast on the weight loss industry, and Zan has more questions than answers about The Rehearsal.

Show notes:

Freya euthanised: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/14/freya-the-walrus-euthanised-after-troubling-crowds-in-oslo-fjord

First Dog On the Moon on Freya: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/15/they-killed-freya-the-walrus-i-am-so-angry-about-her-pointless-death

Tommy Lee double standards: https://www.elle.com.au/celebrity/tommy-lee-dick-pic-27477

The Hook Up: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/the-hook-up/the-hook-up-post-nut-clarity-tommy-lee-dick-the-buoys-red-flags/14009818

Bring That Beat Back: Why Are People In Their 30’s Giving Up On Music? https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/16/bring-that-beat-back-why-are-people-in-their-30s-giving-up-on-music

Zan Dog: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1559056098900033536

Maintenance Phase: https://www.maintenancephase.com/

The Rehearsal: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-rehearsal!16797

New Yorker on The Rehearsal: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-cruel-and-arrogant-gaze-of-nathan-fielders-the-rehearsal

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.

Myf and Zan are back and absolutely champing at the bit to bang on this week.

Which is a perfect horse reference for Beyoncé’s Renaissance album (see: cover art). We go in deep on all facets of this instant club classic, and some of the backlash it’s received. We also dip into a larger discussion around releasing, then changing an album. Is an album, as a “finished” piece of art, much more malleable in the digital age?

The finale of Neighbours had us in absolute tears, and we debrief on all our favourite moments and just why Kylie and Jason had so few lines. And a fascinating piece on the “ick” and how it can end a relationship has us in stitches. Meanwhile it’s a big foodie bang on, with Myf watching Aftertaste and Zan reading Jess Ho’s memoir Raised By Wolves.

Show notes:

Neighbours finale: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/neighbours-executive-producer-answers-big-kylie-minogue-question/news-story/f24a8d7987e475ff69e4b3b30117c2f4

Jinkx Monsoon reacts to her Drag Race win: https://twitter.com/sedderaside/status/1553458121187774470

Beyoncé's criticism: https://pitchfork.com/news/beyonce-updating-renaissance-track-heated-after-criticism-of-ableist-lyrics/

Kelis on Beyoncé: https://slate.com/culture/2022/07/renaissance-beyonce-kelis-song-credit-controversy.html

Got the ick? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/31/got-the-ick-when-a-pang-of-disgust-ruins-your-romance

Aftertaste: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/aftertaste

Raised By Wolves by Jess Ho: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/raised-by-wolves/

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.