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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: 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 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang 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.