Bang On

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/101522536Beyonce world tour?: https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/beyonce-seemingly-confirms-2023-renaissance-tour-via-auction-3334472Rihanna new music tease: https://twitter.com/rihanna/status/1585302326318813185Kanye: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/24/kanye-west-ye-twitter-caa-talent-agencyWhy 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-trollingThe Crown Season 5 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ej0vb8xhvbw&ab_channel=NetflixBono 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-1849657939A Beginner’s Guide to Grief: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/a-beginners-guide-to-griefBros: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQIeBB9XMe8&ab_channel=UniversalPicturesEmail us: [email protected] 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.Much of it food related, weirdly; from roast chicken handbags as art, to butter boards (wtaf), and Olivia Wilde’s “special salad dressing”. James Cordern is being banned from eating out, for good measure.More locally, the Bureau of Meteorology caused it’s own storm with an attempt at rebranding this week. And artists across the globe are cancelling tours and speaking out against rising costs, unsustainable touring wages, and the mental health impacts of working in an industry that is so demanding.Everyone’s loving Bad Sisters, as are we, and we’re also banging on about sisterly story Wildflowers.Show notes:Hot chook handbag: https://www.abc.net.au/perth/programs/mornings/roast-chook-handbag/101519108Butter boards: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/butter-boards-tiktok-food-trend-is-not-for-everyone/101526748James Cordern banned then unbanned from Balthazar: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-19/james-corden-no-longer-banned-from-nyc-restaurant-after-apology/101549984Olivia Wilde’s salad: https://www.vulture.com/2022/10/olivia-wilde-special-salad-dressing-jason-sudeikis.htmlBOM rebrand: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-10-19/bureau-meteorology-rebrand-cost-200-thousand/101552620Sammy J tribute to the BOM: https://www.abc.net.au/melbourne/programs/breakfast/sammy-bom-song/101550288The state of touring: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/oct/18/risks-rising-costs-and-relentless-demands-why-so-many-musicians-are-cancelling-their-toursBad Sisters: https://tv.apple.com/au/show/bad-sisters/umc.cmc.14kr4vv65unannh7doqgvlh20Wildflowers: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Peggy-Frew-Wildflowers-9781761066924Bang On live at Grapes of Mirth: https://grapesofmirth.com.au/the-festival/Email us: [email protected] 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/101445508Peregrine Falcons: https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/game-of-thrones-intrigue-intruder-threatens-melbourne-s-collins-street-falcons-20220914-p5bi1l.htmlAdnan Syed: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/19/us/adnan-syed-murder-conviction-overturned.htmlMariah 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.htmlBrigid Delaney: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/sep/19/inject-that-stoicism-into-my-veins-10-tools-of-ancient-philosophy-that-improved-my-lifeBjörk in Pitchfork: https://pitchfork.com/features/cover-story/bjork-interview/Björk’s Sonic Symbolism podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/5v34nqXoeV8A3VyDoDvP5p?si=5701550bf5824fe5Email us: [email protected] 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 make sense of a week dominated by one news event, but with plenty of pop culture tugging at our attention.The Emmy’s provided plenty of reminders of TV we loved, missed, or clean forgot that we watched in the first place, and a rare magical TV moment as Sheryl Lee Ralph took to the stage. Staying with the screen, the trailer for Disney’s live action remake of The Little Mermaid got a whole lot of attention, but we’re mostly here for the real time reacs from young black girls at the Ariel reveal.The biggest story of the week is of course the Queen’s death, and we’re reflecting on the conversations some are saying are “too soon” to be having, on the role of the Monarchy in modern day Australia. The sudden and sad death of Uncle Jack Charles has knocked us for six, and we remember his incredible light and legacy.Meanwhile Myf has been digging into the new Heartbreak High reboot on Netflix, and Zan is reading children’s stories of a different kind, by Chloe Hooper.Show notes:Sheryl Lee Ralph’s speech at The Emmys: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/09/emmy-awards-2022-sheryl-lee-ralph-speech/671419/She’s Like Me: Little Black Girls respond to Ariel: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-14/videos-of-black-girls-reacting-to-the-little-mermaid-trailer/101436094Caitlin Moran suspended: https://www.news.com.au/sport/nrl/nrlw-newcastles-caitlin-moore-suspended-for-deleted-social-media-post-after-the-queens-death/news-story/ecd33e3167333bf7b8ae26a7e7f64e0eUncle Jack Charles: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-13/where-to-stream-australian-screen-icon-jack-charles-films-tv/101435626Take 5 with Zan Rowe on ABC TV: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/take-5-with-zan-roweHeartbreak High: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81342553Bedtime Story: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58556683-bedtime-storyEmail us: [email protected] 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.

What a smorgasbord this week has been. Grab the popcorn, Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe are going in.If you’re confused about all the hullabaloo around Olivia Wilde’s new film Don’t Worry Darling, don’t worry – we were too. We explain it all, and debrief on what’s driving this ferocious hunger for gossip.A Reddit thread on sex soundtracks has the internet heaving, while Kim Kardashian’s bum makes the front page again. And why are famous folks sharing hot pics of themselves as teenage dirtbags?We debrief on the Raising Their Voices report too, and talk about what comes next in the Australian music industry. And it’s an epic Fashun update off the back of the Venice Film Festival.Everyone is watching and talking about The Bear too, so much so that for the first time ever we do a dual bang on about this high tension new dramedy with a great soundtrack.Show notes:The Worry Over Don’t Worry Darling: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2022/sep/05/dont-worry-darling-movie-olivia-wilde-harry-styles-florence-pugh-shia-labeouf-film-explainedTerri White substack: https://terriwhite.substack.com/p/olivia-wilde-and-her-movie-have-beenReddit sex playlist: https://www.pedestrian.tv/online/tiktok-redditor-sex-playlist/Jenna Guillaume: https://twitter.com/JennaGuillaume/status/1566500260918493185Kim Kardashian on/in Interview: https://www.interviewmagazine.com/culture/kim-kardashian-bares-allTeenage Dirtbag: https://www.elitedaily.com/entertainment/teenage-dirtbag-tiktok-trend-celebritiesRaising Their Voices report: https://musicindustryreview.com.au/Hack on the report: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/australian-music-industry-sexual-harassment-report-jaguar-jonze-/101401212Tarana Burke responds: https://www.nme.com/en_au/news/music/me-too-founder-tarana-burke-addresses-raising-their-voices-report-at-bigsound-2022-3305604Venice Film Festival fashun: https://www.thecut.com/2022/09/venice-film-festival-best-looks.htmlThe Bear: https://www.disneyplus.com/series/the-bear/52m6nx7HoP5FEmail us: [email protected] 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 back from Bali and she and Zan have a lot to bang on about.Pool times, hanging with the PM, all of it. It’s been a big week for Britney too, with the release of her new Elton John collab, and a 22 minute audio recording detailing her conservatorship.We debrief on the MTV VMA’s too (WTF), and the biggest mic drop of the night; Taylor Swift’s announcement of her new album. And wonder, with some help from TikTok, what it may sound like.The verdict has been handed down on Chris Dawson, and 40 years on justice has been served. And Dolly Parton saves the day with her new line of pet products. Meanwhile our foray into Naturism new totem tennis heights, and we’re banging on about two great reads.Show notes:Zan with the Prime Minister: https://www.instagram.com/p/Chq_IMOr5Zp/Arcade Fire’s Win Butler accused of sexual misconduct: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/arcade-fire-win-butler-accused-of-sexual-misconduct-responds/101383550Elton and Britney: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8hLtlzkoGPk&ab_channel=EltonJohnElton on helping Britney sing again: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/aug/26/britney-was-broken-ive-been-broken-and-its-horrible-elton-john-on-helping-britney-spears-sing-againBritney Spears audio recording: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NIJvJukprbM&ab_channel=SpeedSJohnny Depp at the VMA’s: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/aug/29/johnny-depp-mtv-vmas-2022-surprise-appearanceAbby Butler’s “Midnights” prediction: https://www.tiktok.com/@flabbygutler/video/7137217659828980993?is_from_webapp=v1&item_id=7137217659828980993Chris Dawson found guilty: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-30/the-four-lies-chris-dawson-told-that-landed-him-behind-bars/101388074Doggy Parton: https://www.amazon.com/stores/page/5F7A9205-A932-4745-BC7C-98563A9CBCE2Fanny Lumsden Totem Tennis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MAFixDdk8eA&ab_channel=FannyLumsdenJarvis Cocker: Good Pop Bad Pop: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/good-pop-bad-pop-9781787330566Diana Reid: Love & Virtue: https://www.ultimopress.com.au/loveandvirtueEmail us: [email protected] 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-fjordFirst 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-deathTommy Lee double standards: https://www.elle.com.au/celebrity/tommy-lee-dick-pic-27477The 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/14009818Bring 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-musicZan Dog: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1559056098900033536Maintenance Phase: https://www.maintenancephase.com/The Rehearsal: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-rehearsal!16797New Yorker on The Rehearsal: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/the-front-row/the-cruel-and-arrogant-gaze-of-nathan-fielders-the-rehearsalEmail us: [email protected] 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 here to make sense of the week that was in all its lows and highs.We’ve lost some icons of late, and we pay tribute and show thanks. Meanwhile Malcolm Gladwell reckons we need to get back to the office which is frankly a BIT RICH coming from him, Mr Laptop on the Couch.Naturism, or getting in the nuddy, is making a comeback in these pandemic times and we investigate why. And Frank Ocean hasn’t shared any music but has released a $25k cock ring via his fashion label. And we’re banging on about some music watches; a three part doco on Woodstock ’99 and the phenomenal new David Bowie film Moonage Daydream.Show notes:ONJ: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/olivia-newton-john-dead-at-73/101313542Judith Durham: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-06/seekers-lead-singer-judith-durham-dead-at-79/101308234Archie Roach: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/archie-roach-died-66/13996534Malcolm Gladwell: https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/malcolm-gladwell-slams-working-from-home/Naturism: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/07/bare-with-us-why-naturism-in-britain-is-boomingFrank Ocean: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/frank-ocean-homer-penis-cock-ring/Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99: https://www.netflix.com/title/81280924Moonage Daydream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSbbDCV45OIBang 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 here to make sense of the week that was in all its lows and highs.We’ve lost some icons of late, and we pay tribute and show thanks. Meanwhile Malcolm Gladwell reckons we need to get back to the office which is frankly a BIT RICH coming from him, Mr Laptop on the Couch. Naturism, or getting in the nuddy, is making a comeback in these pandemic times and we investigate why. And Frank Ocean hasn’t shared any music but has released a $25k cock ring via his fashion label. And we’re banging on about some music watches; a three part doco on Woodstock ’99 and the phenomenal new David Bowie film Moonage Daydream. Show notes: ONJ: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/olivia-newton-john-dead-at-73/101313542Judith Durham: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-06/seekers-lead-singer-judith-durham-dead-at-79/101308234Archie Roach: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/archie-roach-died-66/13996534Malcolm Gladwell: https://nypost.com/2022/08/05/malcolm-gladwell-slams-working-from-home/Naturism: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/aug/07/bare-with-us-why-naturism-in-britain-is-boomingFrank Ocean: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/frank-ocean-homer-penis-cock-ring/Trainwreck: Woodstock ’99: https://www.netflix.com/title/81280924Moonage Daydream: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GSbbDCV45OI 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/f24a8d7987e475ff69e4b3b30117c2f4Jinkx Monsoon reacts to her Drag Race win: https://twitter.com/sedderaside/status/1553458121187774470Beyoncé'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.htmlGot the ick? https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/jul/31/got-the-ick-when-a-pang-of-disgust-ruins-your-romanceAftertaste: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/aftertasteRaised By Wolves by Jess Ho: https://affirmpress.com.au/publishing/raised-by-wolves/Email us: [email protected] 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.

This is one of those weeks where Bang On truly has it all.Myf and Zan start with a 600kg sun-loving walrus, and end with vagina perfume.In between, we wrap the week that was, including the solving of the mysterious Somerton Man (Zan wants to rewind to when he was a mystery). A teaser for the new Black Panther movie has us in a tizz, particularly cos one of our faves is in it. And a reflection on the massive pile on to Anne Hathaway in the noughties is reframed through a new generation’s viewpoint.Myf is loving fellow mad dawg Miriam Margolyes new show, and Zan is an absolute wreck after seeing Joni Mitchell return to the live stageShow notes:Freya the walrus: https://junkee.com/freya-the-walrus-is-sinking-boats-and-living-up-her-hot-girl-summer/337415Freya’s live stream: https://tv.vg.no/video/241746/se-foelg-hvalrossen-freya-minutt-for-minuttThe Somerton Man: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-26/somerton-man-identified-melbourne-born-engineer-researcher-says/101272182Black Panther: Wakanda Forever: https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=128&v=RlOB3UALvrQ&feature=emb_title&ab_channel=MarvelEntertainmentReflecting on Hathahate: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/women/anne-hathaway-movies-catwoman-taylor-swift-sexism-b2131147.htmlVabbing: https://theconversation.com/vaginas-pheromones-and-tiktok-what-is-the-strange-new-trend-of-vabbing-187431Miriam Margolyes: Australia Unmasked: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/miriam-margolyes-australia-unmaskedJoni Mitchell: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4aqGjaFDTxQ&ab_channel=AmyKaribian&fbclid=IwAR2ia7gZmQRE9t7a83ed-MGx1ke8kaXrYNzoDOIT4gnn-axACRJgHnKt54kEmail us: [email protected] 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.

Zan and Myf are back and have lots to catch you up on! It’s a time of celebration too, with J Lo and Ben Affleck hitting Vegas for a quickie wedding (20 years in the making).Meanwhile on the streets of Melbourne an act of “kindness” has gone viral for two very different reasons, and we’re digging into our reactions to performative charity and who it targets. And a piece on the “end of ambition” has us thinking about the cumulative effect of everything that’s hit us over the past two years, and how it’s shifted us, across generations, forever. In fun news, we’re here for the reclaiming of “hot” (Paris, you were ahead of your time), and banging on about a great podcast and a cracking read. Show notes:Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck wed: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/celebrity/latest/a40634812/jennifer-lopez-ben-affleck-wedding-vegas-ceremony-details/Myf’s book Time Of My Life: https://www.hachette.com.au/myf-warhurst/time-of-my-lifeRandom acts of kindness on socials: https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2022/07/19/benevolent-ageism-tiktok-stereotypes/Performative charity: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-16/viral-melbourne-tiktok-flowers-women-certain-age-assumptions/101242694The end of ambition: https://www.theguardian.com/money/2022/jul/19/a-bigger-paycheck-id-rather-watch-the-sunset-is-this-the-end-of-ambitionCan’t Talk, I’m Busy Being Hot: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/16/style/self-care/hot-girl-megan-thee-stallion-tik-tok.htmlNot So PG podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/not-so-pg/id1631941186Klara and the Sun: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/54120408-klara-and-the-sunEmail us: [email protected] 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 whirlwind coupla weeks and Myf and Zan have heaps to catch up on. TV adventures as the ABC celebrates 90, book deadlines, and what it’s like to be in a trigger ban state when Roe V Wade is overturned. In more joyful news, Rihanna has become the youngest female billionaire, and Only Murders in the Building is back (with a helluva guest cast).The internet is frothing at images emerging from the Barbie movie shoot, and we catch you up on everything you need to know. It feels like the '80s is having a real resurgence at the mo, with the new Thor film leaning sonically and visually toward that decade too. And fashion is feeling it; google trends show that the rise of legwarmers is upon us. Thank you, Stranger Things.Bang On Live is on the cards, we let you know where you can find us in late October! And we’re banging on about the history of Indigenous storytelling on the ABC, the best kind of breakfast TV on SBS, and a coupla musical queens on NetflixShow notes:ABC 90 Celebrate: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/abc-90-celebrateRihanna: https://consequence.net/2022/07/rihanna-youngest-woman-self-made-billionaire/Only Murders In the Building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z4d7y7GDhDE&ab_channel=HuluThe Barbie Movie: https://www.glamour.com/story/the-barbie-movie-everything-we-knowThor: Love & Thunder: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-07-07/thor-love-and-thunder-review-chris-hemsworth-natalie-portman/10117692680’s Fashion Revival: https://junkee.com/stranger-things-80s-fashion/334789Grapes of Mirth: https://moshtix.com.au/v2/event/grapes-of-mirth-the-festival/130202?skin=GOMFESTIVAL22Looking Black: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/looking-blackBig Mob Brekky: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/big-mob-brekkyHalftime: the J Lo doco: https://www.netflix.com/title/81031929Here I Am: Dolly Parton doco: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81204624Email us: [email protected] 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 the return of Queen B, and we are bouncin’ to her new single and how perfectly it captures the moment.Like all things Beyoncé, there are layers and layers, and we dig in.Myf has been hitting the red carpet for the Logies, so we catch up on all the goss from TV’s night of nights.An opinion piece on the popularity of “messy millennial women” on TV has caught our eye; is it becoming a trope? And we’re banging on about one of those series (lol), as well as the great music city of Nashville.Show notes:Myf’s Logies dress: https://www.instagram.com/p/Ce-hp1HrTf9/?hl=enBeyonce’s 'Break My Soul': https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjki-9Pthh0&ab_channel=Beyonc%C3%A9VEVOBeyonce in UK Vogue: https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/article/beyonce-vogue-cover-new-musicRobin S on Double J: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/beyonce-robin-s-break-my-soul-show-me-love-sample-interview/13940586Kate Bush interview on BBC: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/m0018gqvLogies and diversity: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/tv-s-night-of-whites-why-are-the-logie-awards-taking-so-long-to-catch-up-on-diversity-20220620-p5av0c.htmlMessy Millenial Women: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2022/jun/09/messy-millennial-woman-tv-trope-everything-i-know-about-love-this-way-upRIP Captchas: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jun/21/ios-verification-update-captchas-apple-iphoneEverything I Know About Love: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=43J5kyU55QYPortrait of a Lady on Fire: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R-fQPTwma9o&ab_channel=NEONNashville: https://www.visitmusiccity.com/Email us: [email protected] 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.

Ooh it’s been a big week. Britney got hitched (a dream wedding with a dream reception guestlist), while Lizzo’s new single features a word we weren’t expecting to hear in 2022.The outing of Rebel Wilson by a gossip columnist has dominated discussion; and made for some hot shoe shuffles and stumbles in the apology department. Meanwhile the dress Kim Kardashian wore to the Met Gala has been returned to the museum, but Marilyn’s iconic sheer frock is looking a little different.And do you eat the salad when you get your parma? We investigate. We’re banging on about The Gilded Age too, and the Paddington movies.Show notes:Britney’s Wedding: https://www.instagram.com/p/CepUVQOpaup/?hl=enLizzo apologises: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-61794502Nicky Bath on Rebel Wilson: https://www.smh.com.au/national/i-hope-rebel-wilson-was-ready-to-come-out-20220614-p5atmd.htmlBeccy Cole on coming out: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-16/beccy-cole-magda-szubanski-rebel-wilson-andrew-hornery-herald/101156526Kim Kardashian accused of doing permanent damage to Monroe dress: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2022/jun/14/kim-kardashian-accused-of-doing-permanent-damage-to-marilyn-monroe-dressVirginia Trioli on Kim Kardashian: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-07/kim-kardashian-met-gala-marilyn-monroe-camelot-priceless-fashion/101043904Does anyone ever eat the salad anyway? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-14/side-salad-waste-costing-pubs-during-rising-cost-of-groceries/101149752Email us: [email protected] 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 continue to celebrate Kate Bush’s resurgence into popular consciousness, and rejoice in the discovery of her official website.The iceberg lettuce shortage has us talking leaf, while on the other side of the pond the Platty Jubes is trying to shore up support for the monarchy.Meanwhile the European Union has stepped in to decree that there should only be one charger for all devices (hallelujah), and Julia Garner is set to portray Madonna in a new biopic written and directed by Madge herself.There’s been some other movie news too, some which you may not expect. And we dig in on American sentiment in the turbo Top Gun sequel, and a new documentary on Julian Assange.Show notes:Kate Bush Fish People: https://www.katebush.com/homeLettuce Shortage: https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2022-06-08/lettuce-shortage-continues-and-fruit-and-vegetable-prices-rise/101133906Platty Jubes: https://apnews.com/article/queen-elizabeth-ii-parades-86a7929425a8a94dd1a14984c7516199Asst Minister for the Republic: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-06/assistant-minister-for-republic-appointed-will-referendum-follow/101127738One Phone Charger: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-08/eu-agrees-single-mobile-charging-port-in-blow-to-apple/101133782Julia Garner as Madonna: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/julia-garner-madonna-biopic-lead-role-1235287260/Madonna Woman of the Year speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c6Xgbh2E0NM&ab_channel=BillboardBeavis & Butthead movie: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YSFAidTOGFU&ab_channel=TrailersRebornTop Gun: Maverick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qSqVVswa420Ithaka: A Fight to Free Julian Assange: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/ithaka-a-fight-to-free-julian-assangeEmail us: [email protected] 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 Zoomers have discovered Kate Bush and while everyone Gen X and older cries “where have you been?!”, we’re revelling in the celebration of one of music’s great icons.The ruling for the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial has just been handed down, and we debrief on what it all means. And the internet is shook by the news that Swedish people don’t feed their guests? Myf and Zan are here to investigate.It’s a big week for powerful blokes punching down too, with Ricky Gervais the latest to go in with transphobic jokes. Sigh. In happier Netflix news, Borgen is back, and we’re chatting about the side hustle, and what happens when you monetise your hobbies.And we’re banging on about two great new TV shows: Somebody, Somewhere, and Gaslit. Show notes:Gen Z discovers Kate Bush: https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-bush-stranger-things-gen-z-discoveryThe verdict: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-02/verdict-delivered-johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial/101115246Swedengate: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-01/swedengate-food-culture-and-social-expectations/101118212How the side hustle ate the hobby: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/30/i-havent-eaten-jam-since-how-the-side-hustle-ate-the-hobbyRicky Gervais: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/ricky-gervais-should-start-identifying-as-a-comedian-who-writes-new-jokes-20220530-p5apls.htmlBorgen returns: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/arts/television/borgen-greenland.htmlTake 5 on TV: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/take-5-tv-show-abc-zan-rowe-podcast-double-j-triple-j/13898754Who Do You Think You Are? https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2022/05/24/justin-hodges-simon-baker-sandra-sully-join-new-season-who-do-you-think-you-areSomebody Somewhere: https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhereGaslit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbl2V7eHYgEmail us: [email protected] 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 new day and a new government in Australia, as Myf and Zan emerge post election. The rise of women’s voices has been heard, and we debrief on the seismic shift in the electorate.Meanwhile new PM Anthony Albanese's dog Toto is getting roasted online, and Kourtney Kardashian has wed Travis Barker but what was served at the reception?A new app called BeReal promises to cure us of our social media obsessions, while we’re all obsessed with the lewk of Balenciaga’s new runway show. And we’re banging on about Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Winner All Stars season, andShow notes:Annabel Crabb’s “The Lost Women”: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-05-23/election-2022-morrison-women-vote/101089978Toto the PM’s doggo: https://junkee.com/anthony-albanese-toto/331308Kravis Wedding Reception: https://twitter.com/amelia_perrin/status/1528676544029368325BeReal: https://www.thecut.com/2022/05/bereal-app-solve-social-media-problem.htmlBalenciaga Runway: https://twitter.com/868nathan/status/1528489096884195330Ru Paul’s Drag Race All Winners All Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YozpDMbdaEY&ab_channel=RuPaul%27sDragRaceEmail us: [email protected] 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 has literally just landed, and is back to spill the tea on what went down at Eurovision.Kendall Jenner’s cucumber cutting technique has the internet agog, and speaking of online pile ons we take a look at the bizarre meme-ing of the Amber Heard and Johnny Depp defamation trial.It’s been a busy travel time for Myf and Zan, but of course we’ve made time for consuming culture! The brilliant TV series Hacks is back, Kendrick Lamar has a new album, and Myf used her long flight to finally watched House of Gucci. What did she think? You’ll have to listen to find out.Show notes:Kalush Orchestra win Eurovision: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1fl60ypdLs&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContestSerbia’s entry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XXrDgWDo24g&ab_channel=EurovisionSongContestKendall Jenner cuts a cucumber: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22VIBMTzDBU&ab_channel=E%21NewsThe meme-ing of the Heard/Depp trial: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/05/whats-really-driving-the-memeing-of-the-johnny-depp-amber-heard-trialHacks season 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nl93yyVkm4Q&ab_channel=StanAustraliaHouse of Gucci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pGi3Bgn7U5UKing Richard: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BKP_0z52ZAw&ab_channel=WarnerBros.PicturesEmail us: [email protected] 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 fashun Christmas! And we’re real time reacting to the red carpet at the Met Gala as the “gilded age” is revealed. Who nailed it? Who phoned it in? And who wore puffa??A timely biography on Anna Wintour has us reflecting on her power too, and recommending one helluva fashion doco.Women are increasingly naming their kids after themselves, a la “junior” boys, and a great piece on the patriarchal conventions of names has us thinking.And Myf has been googling some weird stuff. What’s a balldo? Listen and you’ll find out.Show notes:Met Gala: https://www.vogue.com/tag/event/met-galaAnna Wintour: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2022/may/01/anna-wintour-is-still-queen-of-fashion-but-glitz-wont-reign-at-her-met-galaWhy Babies Names Aren’t Usually Mothers Names: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2022/04/why-baby-names-arent-usually-mother-names/629693/Balldo: https://www.wired.com/review/balldo-review/Email us: [email protected] 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 after a couple of weeks of adventures, some less pungent than others. And in the time since we last met, Elon Musk has bought Twitter for US$44 billion. We unpack what it might mean for the site, and who benefits from the free speech he touts.A short read on the (hopeful) death of the handshake has us thinking about what we learned and what we’ve left behind in the pandemic. And the passing of Cynthia Plaster Caster has us reflecting on one of the world’s most notorious groupies, and singular artists.We're banging on about heart-warming queer love stories on Netflix, and the epic new novel from Jonathan Franzen.Show notes:Elom Musk buys Twitter: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/apr/25/twitter-elon-musk-buy-takeover-deal-teslaGrimes’ and Elon’s secret baby: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2022/03/grimes-cover-story-on-music-and-marsThe handshake is dead: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/apr/22/pandemic-fist-bump-barack-obama-covidCynthia Plaster Caster: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2022/apr/25/cynthia-plaster-caster-the-artist-whose-rock-star-penis-sculptures-asked-big-questions-about-manhoodHeartstopper: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gHALOizCpf0Crossroads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55881796-crossroadsEmail us: [email protected] 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 an election free zone, as we wrap our loving arms around you and talk shit about the week that was. Britney has some joy to share too, with the announcement of her pregnancy. And we debrief on the most talked about fashun of the Grammy’s; Justin Bieber’s oversized suit and Balenciaga Crocs.In sad music news, we reflect on the legacy of Chris Bailey of The Saints, and Big Day Out founder Ken West, who both touched our lives in different ways.Myf’s in the market for a caravan, having found the greatest eBay ad / saga of all time. And we’re banging on about The Andy Warhol Diaries and Amy Schumer’s new show Life & Beth.Show notes:Severance: https://tv.apple.com/us/show/severance/umc.cmc.1srk2goyh2q2zdxcx605w8vtxJustin Bieber at Grammy’s: https://www.gq.com/story/justin-bieber-grammys-suitJoni Mitchell: https://pitchfork.com/news/joni-mitchell-wins-best-historical-album-and-gives-speech-at-2022-grammys/Chris Bailey: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/chris-bailey-obituary-saints-ed-kuepper-brisbane-punk-stranded/13835750Ken West: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/ken-west-big-day-out-founder-died/13832090Caravan for sale: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/154933141682?hash=item2412bc20b2:g:Uo0AAOSwUtJiS1uGThe Andy Warhol Diaries: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81026142Life & Beth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dfz11eEOif0Bang 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 has been a big week for hot takes. Our heads are spinning, but we’re making sense of all the ways the world reacted to “the slap” at this year’s Oscar ceremony. If you’re wondering what else happened on the night, good news; plenty of good stuff. We’ll wrap on the big highlights and most moving moments. And debrief on the best lewks on the red carpet. The Academy Awards has sucked up a lot of time this week, but don’t worry we’ve found a corner to chat about the Vulva Spacecraft. And we’re banging on about After Life and a couple of fun Wordle offshoots.Show notes:The Slap Situation is Not About You: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/will-smith-chris-rock-slap-situation-is-not-about-youWill Smith’s apology: https://variety.com/2022/film/news/will-smith-apologizes-chris-rock-slap-oscars-statement-1235216526/Lady Gaga & Liza Minnelli: https://twitter.com/WayneDavid81/status/1508366640928460800Oscars Best Dressed: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2022/03/see-the-best-dressed-celebrities-at-the-2022-oscarshttps://www.vogue.com.au/culture/red-carpet/best-dressed-oscars-2022/image-gallery/e52fd8335d4a0fb55b7d495de8d43a80Vulva spaceship: https://www.dezeen.com/2022/03/03/vulva-spaceship-design-aims-to-counter-prevalence-of-phalluses/Framed WTF: https://framed.wtf/Heardle: https://www.heardle.app/After Life: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80998491Email us: [email protected] 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.

If you don’t laugh you’ll cry right? And other things we find to say about the ill thought out logo for the government’s Women’s Network. Myf and Zan are weeding through the week to debrief on the most talked about stuff… and we’ve watched all of Byron Baes. We have thoughts. We’re also deeply connected with going full goblin mode. What is goblin mode? Let us explain. Meanwhile a dog performing Swan Lake is about the best thing you could hope for online, and we’re banging on about Johann Hari’s book Stolen Focus, and Jessica Stanley’s novel A Great Hope.Show notes:Women’s Network logo: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-03-15/womens-network-logo-prime-minister-department/100910540Apple’s new emoji’s: https://junkee.com/apple-new-emojis/324637Why are so many people going “goblin mode”: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/mar/14/slobbing-out-and-giving-up-why-are-so-many-people-going-goblin-modeJoya the dog does Swan Lake: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=22BQogEKe6E&t=208sStolen Focus: https://stolenfocusbook.com/A Great Hope: https://www.panmacmillan.com.au/9781761260452/Email us: [email protected] 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 finally here, Netflix’s first locally commissioned show whose mere existence was already divisive. What do Myf and Zan make of Byron Baes? It’s quite the time for reality on Netflix – however that’s constructed – and we’re curious about what it says about us. Are we being wilfully scammed at every turn? International Women’s Day was this week, and a piece on whose voices are being amplified in Australia has cut right through. And we’re banging on about a joyful substack, and the new Apple TV show Severance.Show notes:Why Do We Fall for the TV Scammers: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/08/anna-delvey-tinder-swindler-tv-netflix-inventing-annaByron Baes: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/byron-baes-review-you-can-t-tear-your-eyeballs-away-even-as-they-melt-20220308-p5a2rc.htmlJoe Vs Carole: https://www.nine.com.au/entertainment/latest/joe-vs-carole-tiger-king-inspired-series-stan-trailer-kate-mckinnon-john-cameron-mitchell/544e9d51-c926-46ab-bf99-8b96f10cddb8Gender Pay Gap Bot: https://www.theverge.com/2022/3/8/22966966/twitter-bot-pay-disparity-company-data-international-womens-dayThe Acceptable White Faces of Australian Feminism: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/07/grace-tame-and-brittany-higgins-are-supremely-admirable-and-the-acceptable-white-faces-of-australian-feminismAll the Heterosexual Nonsense I Was Forced to Endure: https://heterosexualnonsense.substack.com/Severance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xEQP4VVuyrYEmail us: [email protected] 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 brutal week, and Myf and Zan are finding the light wherever we can. A viral tweet on a Wheel of Fortune FAIL helps a lot, as does one of the funniest and heartfelt fine dining restaurant reviews we’ve ever read. Meanwhile as we continue the march towards equality through the now 4th wave of feminism, a piece on the decline of the “Girl Boss” has us thinking: are we just doing the heavy lifting again? Bang Fam have come through with more intel on where the Super Bowl Half Time show performers hid during their quiet moments, and Myf is banging on about series two of Starstruck, while Zan has devoured Jon Ronson’s new podcast series on the culture wars.Show notes:Wheel of Fortune Fail: https://twitter.com/Phil_Lewis_/status/1498819792869990402I’m Common As Muck: https://www.birminghammail.co.uk/whats-on/food-drink-news/im-common-muck-spent-150-23194880The Decline of the Girl Boss: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/mar/01/decline-girlboss-culture-career-queenHow the Half Time set was made: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rDsqp7udhf8&ab_channel=IsaacMooreStarstruck: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/starstruckThings Fell Apart: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/things-fell-apart-by-jon-ronson/id1592984136Email us: [email protected] On 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.

Everyone is talking about the “vibe shift” and Myf explains what it is, when it’s happening, and if we’re doing it right. Following our conversation last episode about romantic love not being all it’s cracked up to be, some more think pieces on Platonic Life Partnerships have popped up; is this the bond you see yourself committing to? Meanwhile the first trailer for Baz Luhrmann’s “Elvis” has dropped and we are all in, and casting has begun for an Australian version of ALONE; lockdown city citizens should feel well placed to pitch for this. Myf is banging on about a podcast on reality star Miriam Rivera, and Zan has finally read Mariah Carey’s biography.Show notes:A Vibe Shift is Coming: https://www.thecut.com/2022/02/a-vibe-shift-is-coming.htmlBas Lurhmann’s Elvis: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wBDLRvjHVOYALONE in Australia: https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2022/02/18/casting-now-be-part-global-sensation-coming-australiaInside 3 Platonic Life Partnerships: https://www.thecut.com/2022/02/platonic-life-partners.htmlMy Best Friend is My Life Partner: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/the-hook-up/platonic-life-partners-love-tiktok-april-lee-renee-wong/13757400Harsh Reality: The Story of Miriam Rivera: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/harsh-reality-the-story-of-miriam-rivera/id1594927287The Meaning of Mariah Carey: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Meaning-of-Mariah-Carey-Audiobook/B08BW5HCYYEmail us: [email protected] On 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 post Valentines Day and Myf and Zan are catching up on what we did, and thinking about what maybe we should do instead. The ideas of romantic love have long been flawed and out of date, is it time to rethink the stories we tell ourselves? The start of this week also kicked off with a history making moment for hip-hop and culture, as the Super Bowl half time show celebrated the world’s biggest genre for the first time. And last year we were languishing, what now? A new piece on how to get out of the rut has us thinking, in this third year of the pandemic. Thin eyebrows are back in fashion, and we are not having it! Bang Fam bang back to us about our chat on Pam & Tommy and we’re hear to listen. And we’re banging on about a new book on history from a non-male perspective, and the film The Lost Daughter. Show notes:Romantic Love Isn’t What It’s Cracked Up To Be: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/feb/13/romantic-love-different-ways-to-connectSuper Bowl Halftime Show: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/super-bowl-halftime-dr-dre-snoop-eminem-2022/13753408Dr Dre meme: https://twitter.com/rexchapman/status/1493357817448828929?s=21Behavioural Activation: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/02/13/opinion/culture/pandemic-languishing-behavioral-activation.htmlThin Eyebrows Trend: https://www.instyle.com/beauty/thin-eyebrows-trendPamela Anderson will never watch Pam & Tommy: https://www.slashfilm.com/764972/pamela-anderson-will-never-watch-pam-tommy-not-even-the-trailer/?utm_campaign=clipCassandra Speaks: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49397876-cassandra-speaksThe Lost Daughter: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNq9YOfL0Zs&ab_channel=NetflixEmail us: [email protected] On 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 breathless, and fired up, following Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame’s incredible National Press Club address. We unpack how and why these two women continue to floor us with their strength, as they keep their foot on the pedal and empower us to do the same.Everyone is watching the new Netflix doco The Tinder Swindler, and frankly we have more questions than answers.The news that Neighbours could be coming to an end has us reflecting back on a show we literally grew up with, and the Oscar nominations have been revealed (we have some catching up to do).Plus we’re banging on about a comfort food podcast and the new miniseries Pam & Tommy.Show notes:Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame NPC address: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2211C002S00The Tinder Swindler: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81254340The end of Neighbours?: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-07/neighbours-faces-axe/100810564Oscar nominations: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-09/oscars-nominations-revealed-for-2022-kidman-bardem-campion/100814884Comfort Eating with Grace Dent: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/comfort-eating-with-grace-dent/id1571446706Pam & Tommy: https://www.disneyplus.com/en-gb/series/pam-tommy/1N8HLsr8QjUjEmail us: [email protected] On is 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 beside themselves with joy at the news Rihanna is pregnant with A$AP Rocky’s baby, and in conniptions over the big reveal.The wholesome backstory of Wordle has taken on another context, with the news that the NY Times has purchased the word game for a figure “in the low 7’s”.And Neil Young’s protest against Spotify’s housing of Joe Rogan’s podcast is gathering steam, we dig into the how’s, why’s, and what next of it all.We’ve been busy listening (while gardening) too, with Kate Langbroek’s new memoir and a brilliant podcast on the wild story behind male strippers The Chippendales.Show notes:Rihanna pregnancy reveal: https://people.com/parents/rihanna-pregnant-expecting-first-baby/Wordle sold: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-01/wordle-sold-to-new-york-times-will-it-be-free/100794770Lewdle: https://www.lewdlegame.com/Ash Barty: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2022/01/30/ash-barty-shares-celebrations-first-nations-sporting-legendsSpotify’s relationship with musicians: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-02-01/spotify-s-challenging-relationship-with-artists/100794638Ciao Bella! Six Take Italy: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/59455526-ciao-bellaWelcome to Your Fantasy: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/welcome-to-your-fantasyEmail us: [email protected] On is 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 their summer break, and we’re rolling off the pool noodles and into 2022 with our Wordles sorted.And Just Like That... has settled in over the break too, and we catch up on how the Sex & the City reboot is traveling.Grace Tame has wound up her epic stint as Australian of the Year, but not before being slammed by some media by how she engaged with the PM. Peter Van Onselen has thoughts, and so do we. And speaking of blokes with opinions on how women do/don’t behave, Damon Albarn has caused a stir by falsely claiming Taylor Swift doesn’t write her own songs. Not today, Damo.It’s the first episode of the season and there’s a fashun update fit for a thesis, while Myf is banging on about Australian TV drama Love Me and Zan has just read Kim Gordon’s biography.Show notes:Wordle is a Love Story: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/03/technology/wordle-word-game-creator.htmlThe Project on Grace Tame’s PM meeting: https://twitter.com/theprojecttv/status/1485886893908762625Damon Albarn on Taylor Swift: https://www.avclub.com/taylor-swift-damon-albarn-songwriting-1848413233Kanye West & Julia Fox: https://www.cosmopolitan.com/uk/fashion/celebrity/a38862763/kanye-west-julia-fox-matching-double-denim/Love Me: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQ5Bv5hGIj0&ab_channel=BINGEGirl In a Band: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22693211-girl-in-a-bandEmail us: [email protected] On is 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.

Whoosh, Bang On has hit the big 200, and what a ride it’s been! It’s a massive Bang Back on big lessons from our beautiful Bang Fam this week. PSA: there will be tears. After an extraordinary 21 months, we asked you to share the lessons you’ve learned and good lawd you delivered. It’s been a huge week on telly too; don’t worry we’re debriefing on the highly anticipated Sex and the City reboot and savouring the (actual) finale of Succession’s third season. And make sure you listen to the end, for one helluva Christmas surprise.Show notes:Should Carrie have called a cardiologist: https://www.vulture.com/article/and-just-like-that-big-death-carrie-911-call.htmlPeloton response ad: https://twitter.com/onepeloton/status/1470132497170239496Email us: [email protected] On 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 Listmas with everyone revealing their bests of the year, and we’re reflecting back on the best TV shows of 2021. One of them wrapped it’s third season this week; perfect timing for the New Yorker to publish a quite intense profile of it’s main star. While filming Succession, where does Jeremy Strong end and Kendall Roy begin? We already know what will be Myf’s fave of the year, after seeing the trailer for a new doco on Kenny G. And as we wind towards Christmas, don’t invest in a Chanel Advent Calendar. Really, don’t. But do listen to a great podcast about Italian food, or watch The Shrink Next Door, those we absolutely co-sign on.Show notes:Email us and bang back about your big lesson in 2021: [email protected] J 50 Best Albums of 2021: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/50-best-albums-of-2021/13661034New York Times’ best TV of 2021: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/12/03/arts/television/best-tv-shows.htmlOn ‘Succession’ Jeremy Strong doesn’t get the joke: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2021/12/13/on-succession-jeremy-strong-doesnt-get-the-jokeListening to Kenny G: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmgg5XObNl8&ab_channel=HBOChanel’s Advent Calendar: https://www.theage.com.au/lifestyle/beauty/chanel-tiktok-and-the-beauty-advent-calendar-controversy-20211208-p59fq3.htmlThe Ugly Ducklings of Italian Cuisine: https://www.sbs.com.au/language/english/podcast/the-ugly-ducklings-of-italian-cuisineThe Shrink Next Door: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HpbC72kXOsc&ab_channel=AppleTVEmail us and bang back about your big lesson in 2021: [email protected] On 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 Adele hits keep coming with her announcement of a Vegas residency in 2022 WHAAAAAAAT? C U THERE. If Omicron doesn’t screw things up.In the final week of Parliament sitting, Kate Jenkins’ report into workplace culture at Parliament House has been released, and it’s even more shocking than some imagined.Comedian and writer Nina Oyama has written a brutally honest account of comedy and misogyny and self belief, and we’re watching a brilliant doco on the late David Gulpilil, and a compelling new series on America’s opioid crisis ‘Dopesick’.Show notes:Email us and bang back about your big lesson in 2021: [email protected] as Liberace: https://www.instagram.com/p/CW53ZoEgv-m/Omicron: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/coronacast/do-we-really-know-yet-if-omicron-is-milder/13655946Katharine Murphy on the Jenkins report: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/nov/30/the-australian-parliament-the-whole-arse-covering-and-ego-driven-apparatus-should-be-paralysed-by-shame-and-remorseChronicles of a Delusional Artist: https://www.killyourdarlings.com.au/article/chronicles-of-a-delusional-artist/My Name is Gulpilil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK1DLvEkvtA&ab_channel=ABCGFilmDopesick: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EzrLrUG2QVk&ab_channel=HuluBang On 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 all about Adele this week; the launch, the teacher moment, the Spotify hustle, and that interview, or non-interview… we dig in. Macquarie Australian English Dictionary are putting forth their picks for the word of the year, and we have more questions than answers. And a message from one of our Bang Fam has us thinking about the complexities and exhaustion of pushing for change. Meanwhile we’re both jazzed about The Beatles “Get Back” doco coming to Disney +, while Myf is watching the incredible Australian Story on Grace Tame, and Zan is reading Insomniac City.Vote for us in the Listeners Choice of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteShow notes:Adele’s English Teacher: https://junkee.com/adele-english-teacher-surprise/315651Inside the World of Celebrity Interviews: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/celebrity/a-million-bucks-for-adele-inside-the-world-of-celebrity-interviews-20211122-p59ayh.htmlAdele and Spotify: https://theconversation.com/adele-has-successfully-asked-spotify-to-remove-shuffle-from-albums-heres-why-thats-important-for-musicians-172301Macquarie’s Word of the Year: https://www.macquariedictionary.com.au/blog/article/852/AFR on gender equality fatigue: https://www.afr.com/work-and-careers/workplace/half-of-men-in-corporate-australia-are-fatigued-by-gender-equality-20211124-p59bmwThe Beatles: Get Back: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Auta2lagtw4&ab_channel=WaltDisneyStudiosGrace Under Fire: https://www.abc.net.au/austory/grace-under-fire/13642974Insomniac City: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/30038960-insomniac-cityEmail us and bang back about your big lesson in 2021: [email protected] On 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 Britney, bitch! Yes it is, and she’s finally free. We revel in hearing her voice truly for the first time in years, and the voice she’s giving to others. Taylor Swift’s re-recording of Red has broken records and provided a platform too, it’s pretty awesome to see two pop stars shining a light on power imbalances we didn’t really understand, before. Speaking of which, a Rolling Stone investigation 9 months in the making tells the harrowing stories behind the allegations against Marilyn Manson, and again has us questioning the industry that has let it slide. And Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame are cover stars reminding us of the power of speaking up, and just how much the needle has shifted. Myf is in front of the telly this week, loving the new Nakkiah Lui series “Preppers”, while Zan has been digging into the Who Is Daniel Johns? podcast.Vote for us in the Listeners Choice of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteShow notes:Britney Spears addresses her freedom: https://twitter.com/britneyspears/status/1460782926459719683The millions of Americans living under conservatorships: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-11-14/britney-spears-shines-light-on-america-conservatorship-laws/100605612Marilyn Manson: The Monster Hiding in Plain Sight: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/marilyn-manson-abuse-allegations-1256888/Brittany Higgins and Grace Tame: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/2021-marie-claire-women-of-the-year?category=lifestylePreppers: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/preppersWho is Daniel Johns?: https://open.spotify.com/show/73Ed659YIeD2ehM3gw1Nf7Email us: [email protected] On 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 sifting through and making sense of the week that was, while looking with our eyes and listening with our ears.No Time to Die has finally opened, and Zan has her spoiler-free hot takes on the new James Bond (and what phone he’s using).The tragic death of eight people at Travis Scott’s ‘Astroworld’ festival raises questions about how why it happened, and if the artist holds the ultimate responsibility in keeping punters safe.A seasoned art critic has completely missed the context of a major work, and his ownership of that blind spot is truly a delight.And Joe Biden has executed a long fart in the company of Camilla Parker-Bowles. Why do we know this?!Meanwhile we’re getting excited for House of Gucci, and Myf is bingeing L’Opera while Zan is at the movies to watch the Anthony Bourdain doco.Vote for us in the Listeners Choice of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteShow notes:No Time to Die: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vw2FOYjCz38&ab_channel=JamesBond007Travis Scott’s “Raging” Made Him A Star: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/11/08/arts/music/travis-scott-astroworld-concerts.htmlDo Not Fart Near Camilla Parker-Bowles: https://www.thecut.com/2021/11/do-not-fart-near-camilla-parker-bowles.htmlI Missed the Point of a Major New Artwork: https://www.theage.com.au/culture/art-and-design/i-missed-the-point-of-a-major-new-artwork-but-does-it-matter-20211109-p597bx.htmlHouse Of Gucci: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eGNnpVKxV6s&ab_channel=MGMJanet Jackson Superbowl Doco: https://consequence.net/2021/11/malfunction-janet-jackson-super-bowl-documentary-hulu/L’Opera: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/loperaRoadrunner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ihEEjwRlghQ&ab_channel=FocusFeaturesEmail us: [email protected] On 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 coming off a weekend of moving house and not moving much, and there’s plenty to chat about. Zan finally finished the latest Sally Rooney book, and has some thoughts. Meanwhile chatter about the “Great Resignation” happening in the States makes us wonder if it’ll happen here, and we once again embrace our new found roles as careers counsellors. Reality is getting a reboot, as is Facebook, with the launch of the “Metaverse”… What is going on with those videos? And we’re banging out about season 2 of Frayed, and Lisa Millar’s brilliant memoir Daring To Fly.Oh, and help us Tom Gleeson it up, by voting for us in the Listeners Choice of the Australian Podcast Awards: https://australianpodcastawards.com/voteShow notes:Sally Rooney review: https://www.instagram.com/p/CVsNbjSBoIp/Why Americans are quitting in record numbers: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/nov/03/an-unbelievable-sense-of-freedom-why-americans-are-quitting-in-record-numbersHow to make the “great resignation” work for you: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/making-the-great-resignation-work-for-you/13615106Facebook launch their Metaverse: https://twitter.com/therecount/status/1453772988361453572Frayed: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/frayedDaring to Fly: https://www.hachette.com.au/lisa-millar/daring-to-fly-the-tv-star-on-facing-fear-and-finding-joy-on-a-deadlineEmail us: [email protected] On 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.

Zan and Myf are back to wrap the week that was, and oh boy it went all over the place. Adelaide United football player Josh Cavallo came out publicly; a rare event in Australian sport and we couldn’t be more stoked. TipTop bread is trending on Twitter but why? And a brilliant piece exploring different people’s inner voices has us wondering about the scenes going on in our own heads. DK Khaled “playing” the guitar has also brought us much joy this week, as has everyone leaning into Halloween. Have we finally let our hangs up about the holiday go? There’s a fashun update you can’t unsee too, and we’re banging on about some excellent watches; the Netflix series Maid and the Apple TV doco on The Velvet Underground.Show notes:Josh Cavallo: https://twitter.com/AdelaideUnited/status/1453173351396958208TipTop Bread: https://twitter.com/karaschlegl/status/1453198269387984903Inner voice: https://www.theguardian.com/science/2021/oct/25/the-last-great-mystery-of-the-mind-meet-the-people-who-have-unusual-or-non-existent-inner-voicesDJ Khaled: https://junkee.com/dj-khaled-guitar/312822High cut bodysuit: https://twitter.com/isobelroe/status/1453256177459109896Maid: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tGtaHcqsSE8The Velvet Underground: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hWq7a8Tin8gEmail us: [email protected] On 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.

One of the best shows ever is back, and we’re digging into the visceral one-liners, the power, the politics, all of it, as Succession returns. A well rounded read on the crossover of the wellness industry and conspiracy theorists has us thinking about what leads us (all of us) to different ways of thinking. And as lockdown lifts in Melbourne, and greater freedoms are felt all over Australia, we’re reflecting back on how we’re feeling coming out of the cave. Spoiler alert: many things. We’ve been spending plenty of time indoors still, reading an excellent Ruby Wax book on mindfulness during this hectic time, and watching the return of The Bachelorette.Show notes:Succession S03: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kevqiiYNFrc&ab_channel=HBOThe Dark Side of Wellness: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/17/eva-wiseman-conspirituality-the-dark-side-of-wellness-how-it-all-got-so-toxicJean therapy: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/19/jean-therapy-putting-them-in-the-freezer-doesnt-work-so-how-do-you-make-jeans-lastThe Bachelorette: https://10play.com.au/the-bacheloretteRuby Wax: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/58563578-a-mindfulness-guide-for-survivalEmail us: [email protected] On 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.

Last week’s discussion of work and worth got a big response from the Bang Fam, and this week we’re digging deeper into how we spend our lives and how to become time millionaires. It’s a thing. A 4 Corners story investigating allegations of toxic work culture and abuse within Sony Music Australia reignites conversations around what’s next. And a GQ feature on Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly’s love affair has everything we crave: dramz, quotes, and fashun. Meanwhile Zan has no fingernails left after watching Vigil, and Myf is gold digging into New Gold Mountain.Show notes:Time Millionaires: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/oct/12/time-millionaires-meet-the-people-pursuing-the-pleasure-of-leisure4 Corners on Denis Handlin: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-10-11/sony-music-denis-handlin-toxic-regime-australian-industry/100523030Everybody Knows: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/everybody-knows/id1581720916Megan Fox and Machine Gun Kelly: https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/culture/article/megan-fox-machine-gun-kelly-interviewCeleste Barber: https://www.instagram.com/p/CU9uztivArw/New Gold Mountain: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/new-gold-mountainStep Into Paradise: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/step-into-paradiseKnow My Name: https://knowmyname.nga.gov.au/Vigil: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWV-j_9FAw4Grapes of Mirth: https://grapesofmirth.com.au/the-festival/Email us: [email protected] On 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 Gouldian Finch is holding strong in the final moments of Bird of the Year; will this rainbow pom pom take the crown? Tweets have definitely been louder this week, that’s for sure, after Facebook, Instagram and Whatsapp went offline for hours, leaving people to flock to Twitter. What did the outage say about our daily habits and addictions? Meanwhile an epic long read about a Bad Art Friend has the internet in a tizz, but if you’re seeing it and CBF reading it don’t worry, we got you. Squid Game? That’s another story. Myf is reading a great piece about how and why our work defines us, and how to break that pattern of self-objectification. And a thread about a man who has become a bird husband (basically) has us howling. We really are leaning into the ornithology aye? Meanwhile Zan is watching Summer of Soul, and Myf is digging into The Truth About Anxiety.Show notes:Bird of the Year Poll final votes: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/sep/27/australian-bird-of-the-year-2021-vote-now-for-your-favouriteTwitter tweet: https://twitter.com/Twitter/status/1445078208190291973Who Is the Bad Art Friend: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/10/05/magazine/dorland-v-larson.htmlThe Guardian summary of Bad Art Friend: https://www.theguardian.com/books/shortcuts/2021/oct/06/bad-art-friend-should-fiction-writers-ever-lift-stories-from-other-peoples-livesSelf-Objectification: https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2021/09/self-objectification-work/620246/Summer of Soul: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=slFiJpAxZyQThe Truth About Anxiety: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/movie/the-truth-about-anxiety-with-celia-pacquola/1945155651586Wife Guy / Bird Husband: https://twitter.com/berudenotto_/status/1444915701630705669Email us: [email protected] On 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.

Bird of the Year is back and the twitchers in us are absolutely frothing. Will the Ibis rise (from the bin) to claim the crown? The humble Magpie? What about the Tawny Frogmouth? Myf and Zan will reveal who they’re backing and why we love this annual poll of winged creatures. When we’re not bird watching, we’re binge viewing. But many streaming services are turning away from the mass dump of series in one go. Why? And the narrative forming around Gabby Petito’s tragic murder is leaving a bad taste in our mouths, as the crossover of real life and true crime becomes a little too close. Daylight Savings is about to kick into gear, and one person is campaigning to really lean into longer days. And we’re banging on about season two of Morning Wars, and the final season of Danish series Borgen.Show notes:Bird of the Year Poll: https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2021/sep/27/australian-bird-of-the-year-2021-vote-now-for-your-favouriteBinning the binge: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/can-t-you-wait-a-week-why-streaming-platforms-are-binning-the-binge-20210924-p58ul9.htmlGabby Petito: https://theconversation.com/the-gabby-petito-case-has-been-exploited-by-the-media-we-need-to-stop-treating-human-tragedy-as-entertainment-168562Daylight Savings: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/28/australia-cant-get-back-the-time-lost-to-lockdowns-but-an-extra-hour-of-daylight-saving-would-helpMorning Wars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qZWPTsR-Wc&ab_channel=AppleTVBorgen: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/borgenEmail us: [email protected] On 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.

Fashun is back! And we are kids in the candy store of the Met Gala. The lewks, the themes, the references, all of it unpacked in this week’s ep. Away from the red carpet, a new reality show has activists pitted against one another but is it as bad as it sounds? And we’re back in New York for a new show which teams Steve Martin and Martin Short together once again, and in the woods where we’re all Alone.Show notes:Met Gala slideshow: https://www.vogue.com/slideshow/met-gala-2021-red-carpet-live-celebrity-fashionNicki Minaj: https://twitter.com/NICKIMINAJ/status/1437532566945341441The Activist: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/11/the-activist-tv-show-usher-julianne-houghA Stranger Secretly Lived in My Home: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/sep/10/experience-a-stranger-secretly-lived-in-my-homeA Bump in the Night: https://thisiscriminal.com/episode-71-a-bump-in-the-night-7-21-2017/Only Murders in the Building: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-V1rQdXXXyI&ab_channel=HuluAlone: https://www.thesaturdaypaper.com.au/culture/television/2021/09/11/alone/163128240012442Email us: [email protected] On 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 heck of a week for words and actions, with the Women’s Summit in Canberra being met with a lot of criticism. Next door, Minister Alan Tudge wants the curriculum to view history more favourably, and we look at who indeed that favours, and why. Thankfully $1.50 Kmart plates have provided welcome relief, a true sign that we have run out of things to talk about. And we’re banging on about a new Netflix show with Sandra Oh, and a page turner called The Midnight Library.Show notes:Britney update: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-08/britney-spears-father-files-to-end-court-conservatorship/100442938Katharine Murphy on the Women’s Summit: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/sep/06/platitudes-and-sentiment-at-womens-safety-summit-wont-cut-it-when-will-pm-learnKate Jenkins’ Respect @ Work report: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-09-07/kate-jenkins-respect-at-work-report/100438496Alan Tudge: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/education-minister-tells-hack-proposed-school-history-curriculu/13532152Kmart plates: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/daily-mail-nadia-bartel-white-powder/The Chair: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81206259The Midnight Library: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/52578297-the-midnight-libraryEmail us: [email protected] On 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.

Kanye’s long awaited new album is finally out, and launched with his most provocative live streaming event so far. What does DONDA say about him as an artist, and the art he’s communicating to the world? Meanwhile, a longread on pop producer Dr Luke is a thorough case study on how the music industry is broken, and what we need to do to fix it. But also a discussion on how we as fans make ethical choices about the music we enjoy. And while we’re sinking our teeth into some heavy stuff, never fear, we’ve got good news stories on pandemic dating and a great watch on beautiful ballet, too.Show notes:The Independent’s review of DONDA: https://www.independent.co.uk/arts-entertainment/music/reviews/kanye-west-review-donda-marilyn-manson-b1911087.htmlHow Do You Solve a Problem Like Dr Luke? https://junkee.com/longform/dr-luke-boycott-cancellationPandemic Dating: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/sep/01/my-radical-love-experiment-shows-there-is-light-at-the-end-of-pandemic-dating-and-it-isnt-a-laptop-screenBlak, Black, Blackfulla: https://www.smh.com.au/national/blak-black-blackfulla-language-is-important-but-it-can-be-tricky-20210826-p58lzg.htmlNureyev: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81117554Email us: [email protected] On 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 another wild week and we’re keeping our heads above water making sense of it all with the Bang Fam. Qantas have made a big push for us to get vaccinated, and subsequently have us bawling. A brilliant piece on the unbearable nature of being a female pop star nails it, meanwhile we’re questioning our own addictions in a new look at dopamine and digital media. And there are claims that ‘tea towel’ is not a uniform term. Excuse me, what? We’re banging on about a couple of great watches too, CODA and The Newsreader.Show notes:Qantas Fly Away ad: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4o9_AK1KcyoPete Tong reads out his website: https://twitter.com/benjilanyado/status/1430103448175980549Has Becoming a Female Pop Star in 2021 become unbearable: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2021/aug/20/billie-eilish-lorde-lizzo-women-music-industry-fameConstant Craving: Dopamine: https://www.theguardian.com/global/2021/aug/22/how-digital-media-turned-us-all-into-dopamine-addicts-and-what-we-can-do-to-break-the-cycleCoffee Towels: https://twitter.com/sexenheimer/status/1430025974276530181CODA: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0pmfrE1YL4I&ab_channel=AppleTVThe Newsreader: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/newsreaderEmail us: [email protected] On 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 throwing a big bear hug around the Bang Fam with our best coping techniques in a rough time. Some choice words from Nick Cave have us high-fiving the prince of darkness, and a debrief with White Lotus writer/creator Mike White answers a lot of questions and begs a few more. Alex Lahey’s impassioned plea to the PM to keep our music industry alive hits hard, while the conversation around celebrities bathing habits opens an absolute can of worms. And we’re banging on about some incredible reads, short and long form, to take you into another place.Show notes:Back to Nature: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/back-to-natureMyf’s Instagram Reels: https://www.instagram.com/myfwarhurstNick Cave on COVID and the vax: https://www.theredhandfiles.com/tell-us-about-hal-willner/Mike White accepts the criticism: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-white-lotus-finale-mike-white-interview-departures-ending.htmlNine Perfect Strangers: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvqujH6boEI&ab_channel=HuluAlex Lahey open letter: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/alex-lahey-open-letter-scott-morrison-government-support-music/13498102Do Celebrities Bathe?: https://www.salon.com/2021/08/17/celebrity-bathing-kutcher-kunis-gyllenhaal/What Bobby McIlvaine Left Behind: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2021/09/twenty-years-gone-911-bobby-mcilvaine/619490/Leave the World Behind: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50358031-leave-the-world-behindRumaan Alam at MWF: https://mwf.com.au/program/rumaan-alam-leave-the-world-behind-071e/Email us: [email protected] On 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.

Everyone’s frothing on the social satire White Lotus and frankly we don’t want it to end. Myf and Zan share some good news for fellow fans, and an insight into the music that makes the show. Meanwhile Dolly is telling more stories with the news of her debut novel; we’re ready to tear into it. A new film based on the story of Amanda Knox’s conviction and acquittal is about to come out, and the woman herself has thoughts on who gets to tell her story. And the five yearly Census has arrived, with some interesting questions and strange omissions. All hail Beyoncé, who has filled the fashun coiffeurs with some wild looks and denim chaps. Thank you Queen. And we’re bringing Bang On live to South Australia for the first time! It will literally be whaine taime. Show notes:Bang On live at Grapes of Mirth: https://grapesofmirth.com.au/the-festival/Dolly Parton novel: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/aug/11/dolly-parton-to-publish-her-first-novel-in-2022White Lotus score: https://www.vulture.com/article/the-white-lotus-score-theme-composer-interview.htmlWho Owns Amanda Knox?: https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2021/07/amanda-knox-stillwater-matt-damon/619628/Stillwater trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9cq1lPPeMUY&ab_channel=FocusFeaturesCensus erasure: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-08-10/lgbtiq-census-erasure/100362094Beyoncé in Harpers Bazaar: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/features/a37039502/beyonce-evolution-interview-2021/Open Water: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/53414230-open-waterPoly Styrene: I Am a Cliché: https://play.miff.com.au/film/poly-styrene-i-am-a-cliche/Viv Albertine books: https://www.goodreads.com/author/show/7504032.Viv_AlbertineEmail us: [email protected] On 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 the final week of the Olympics, and Myf and Zan are blown away by the strength, vulnerability, and power of Simone Biles.Her decision to step back from competing in several events is the latest in a time where athletes are speaking out about the importance of protecting their mental health. Meanwhile a piece on how to forecast fashion in a pandemic confirms that this and every other industry is being turned on it’s head. And we’re banging on about a hopeful new TV show, and a riveting podcast.Show notes:Simone Biles: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/aug/03/the-guardian-view-on-simone-biles-a-beam-of-lightMindset coach Ben Crowe: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/conversations/ash-barty-sports-mentor-ben-crowe/13418314Fashion forecasting: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/18/business/fashion-forecasting.htmlThis Way Up: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/this-way-upI’m Not A Monster: https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/frontline/podcast/im-not-a-monster/Email us: [email protected] On 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.