Bang On

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: 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 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: 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.

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