Bang On

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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 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: 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.

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: 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.

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: 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 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: 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.

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: 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.