Bang On

A new TV series on Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee’s whirlwind romance has Courtney Love calling bullshit, and us thinking about how we witness other people’s trauma as entertainment.The Israeli-Palestinian conflict continues, but it feels as though more people are publicly speaking out about it. We think about what has changed.A spirited defence of Keanu Reeves has us fist pumping, especially Myf who has had a front row seat to this screen angel’s chill vibe.And as the mercury drops across the nation, it’s Puffa season. But where did this shapeless cloud coat even come from. We explain.Meanwhile Myf is lapping up the fashion bio-series on Halston, and Zan is all about the self-love with Rosa’s Wedding.Show notes:Pamela Anderson and Tommy Lee TV series: https://www.nme.com/news/tv/courtney-love-calls-upcoming-pam-and-tommy-tv-series-fucking-outrageous-2941465RATM on “Free Palestine”: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/rage-against-the-machine-free-palestine/How Black Lives Matter changed the conversation about Israel and Palestine: https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2021/05/black-lives-matter-israel-palestine.htmlBetoota: https://www.instagram.com/p/CO9GCCDjCe7/In Defence of Keanu: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/movies/in-defence-of-keanu-humanity-s-gentle-emissary-who-never-claimed-to-be-a-great-actor-20210514-p57s0n.htmlCheugy mug: https://shop.reductress.com/collections/frontpage/products/stay-cheugy-mug-with-color-insideA brief history of the Puffa: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/the-puffer-jacket-trend-no-one-saw-coming-colour-20210512-p57r4d.htmlHalston: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yCgdWHwEnrg&ab_channel=NetflixRosa’s Wedding: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K9wXxiMSuE8&ab_channel=TheMatchFactoryEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 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 making sense of the world around us once again, including why Matt Damon is hanging out at a TAB, and whether Ben Affleck and J-Lo are having a red hot go at it again.There’s a Cheugy update and it relates to NFT’s. Don’t worry, we’ll explain.Extensive research into the harassment, assault, and disrespect of women in Australia’s music industry is in the news again, and while it feels like the volume is being turned up we wonder if and when the reckoning will happen in our local scene.Meanwhile, Myf is snacking on a new series about a reformed girl group called Girls5eva, while Zan is finally getting around to one of Myf’s recommends from last year.Show notes:Cheugy has been sold as an NFT: https://www.thecut.com/2021/05/cheugy-is-being-sold-as-an-nft.htmlDid Matt Damon do an interview from a TAB? https://junkee.com/matt-damon-pub-interview/294838Little Mix just made history: https://www.popsugar.co.uk/entertainment/watch-little-mix-acceptance-speech-brit-awards-2021-48316948The breadth of Australian Music’s #MeToo plight: https://theindustryobserver.thebrag.com/four-women-allege-rape-and-assault-australia-music/Girls5eva: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SHF1s-DOQ3o&ab_channel=StanAustraliaSorrow and Bliss: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/49110165-sorrow-and-blissEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 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 have a new word and we’re not afraid to use, or be it. Are you a little bit cheugy too?Everyone has an opinion on Billie Eilish’s transformation (including us it seems), and we’re loving the arrival of Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under. Especially the swears!Britney Spears has spoken directly to her followers about those documentaries, and Ben Affleck is being ghosted online.Meanwhile the Bang Box overfloweth with suggestions for us to check out a very particular dress, and we’re banging on about a new SBS series on domestic abuse, and Kate Winslet’s incredible turn in Mare of Easttown.Show notes:What is Cheugy? https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/29/style/cheugy.htmlBillie Eilish Vogue interview: https://www.vogue.co.uk/news/article/billie-eilish-vogue-interviewJenna Guillame on Billie Eilish: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/billie-eilish-posed-in-lingerie-for-vogue-but-does-it-matter-what-we-think-20210504-p57oo8.htmlDrag Race Down Under swearing: https://junkee.com/drag-race-down-under-swearing/294253Britney Spears response on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/tv/CObQJasgGew/?utm_source=ig_embedBen Affleck ghosted on Raya: https://amp.abc.net.au/article/100116882?__twitter_impression=trueThat dress: https://dark-isawesome.com/products/cross-match-cropped-cut-dress?_pos=1&_sid=2d11276c3&_ss=rSee What You Made Me Do: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/see-what-you-made-me-doMare of Easttown: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=miQqyfO66uw&ab_channel=HBOEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 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 big Kahuna of award shows and we unpack everything about a very different Oscars: the historic wins, the notable absences, the Glenn Close moment, and of course the farshun.There’s some serious Black Mirror shizz happening in China, as a Russian contestant on a reality TV gets trapped inside the machine.And a short read on the space between flourishing and depression has resonated with us hugely in this pandemic marathon. Are you languishing too?Meanwhile, Myf is banging on about an excellent long read on Kimye, and Zan is at the church of music and in seventh heaven with The Avalanches.Show notes:Oscars highlights: https://www.washingtonpost.com/arts-entertainment/2021/04/25/oscars-academy-awards-live/Glenn Close Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/COJ0aK4rkjy/Are the Oscars relevant? https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-27/are-awards-shows-losing-their-relevance-oscars-academy-awards/100088926Russian Man on Chinese Reality TV: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/apr/27/russian-man-trapped-chinese-reality-tv-show-voted-out-lelush-vladislav-ivanov-produce-campNY Times piece on languishing: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/19/well/mind/covid-mental-health-languishing.htmlNigella’s micro-wav-ay BAFTA nod: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/food-and-drink/nigella-lawson-bafta-microwave-b1838123.htmlOscars fashun: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-56864780The End of Kimye’s Long Ride: https://www.vulture.com/article/kim-kardashian-kanye-west-divorce.htmlThe Roches: https://open.spotify.com/track/3cPtZw0oqMEkKlGSF0SLkc?si=u-eZ4DZ1QLinrC1hFHqLsQEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

An educational video about consent has us more confused than before we pressed play, and we’re not alone. Myf and Zan unpack the 1950’s world of milkshakes and Moving the Line. Byron Bay locals are boycotting the filming of a Netflix series about their town and it’s people, prompting the question “if you build it, they will come?” We’ve got some breaking screen updates from France and Italy, and anywhere Adam Driver is... and the Canadian Olympic team have revealed their closing ceremony uniform and oh boy, it’s a doozy. Meanwhile Myf has her head in the book Ghosts, and Zan is digging into a brilliant podcast called Resistance.Show notes:Moving the Line video: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/government-consent-video-milkshake-taco-slammed/100079682Tea and Consent: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pZwvrxVavnQ&ab_channel=ThamesValleyPoliceByron Bay locals oppose Byron Baes: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/they-ve-got-a-big-fight-on-their-hands-us-giant-netflix-gets-dose-of-reality-in-byron-bay-20210418-p57k65.htmlEliza Barr Twitter thread: https://twitter.com/ElizaJBarr/status/1383936276294901767The Coast of Utopia: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/2019/07/the-coast-of-utopia-surfer-moms-instagram-influencersCall My Agent update: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/apr/14/call-my-agent-netflix-french-comedy-fifth-season-movieAnnette film trailer: https://variety.com/2021/film/global/cannes-festival-to-open-with-marion-cotillard-adam-driver-starrer-annette-1234954497/House of Gucci: https://www.harpersbazaar.com/culture/film-tv/a32092950/lady-gaga-gucci-family-movie/Canadian Olympic Team Uniforms: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/apr/15/cancel-the-olympics-fashion-outcry-as-canada-brings-back-jean-jackets-for-tokyoGhosts: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50042494-ghostsResistance: https://gimletmedia.com/shows/resistanceEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 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 max relaxed after a long weekend down the beach, and ready to dissect the week with you. An editorial on women’s pasts and how they are weaponised against us in the halls of power, resonates and has us reflecting on our digital footprints.Meanwhile the reckoning continues, all of it; the discussions, the anger, and importantly the change. A shift in the definition of the Sex Discrimination act has us cheering and yelling “whut?!” at the same time. That reckoning extends to Neighbours, which has been called out for it’s non-inclusive environment and alleged racism.And it’s a bumper fashun update from the Bang Fam at large. Does this mean that nature is healing?Speaking of fashion, we pay tribute to an icon, as Carla Zampatti sadly passes away. And we’re banging on about great reads, and listens, and hoping you follow us down the rabbit hole.Show notes:Georgie Purcell in The Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/apr/06/women-are-scared-to-enter-politics-because-of-their-past-i-was-one-of-themPoliticians and judges to be included in Sex Discrimination Act: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-08/cph-government-responds-to-respect-at-work/100055070Alleged racism on Neighbours set: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2021/04/07/it-was-continuous-indigenous-neighbours-actors-allege-systemic-racism-sexism-setThe upside-down bikini. Why?: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2021/apr/06/the-upside-down-bikini-a-frugal-new-approach-to-old-swimwear-or-the-most-impractical-trend-everThe Shacket: https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/more-than-a-shirt-lighter-than-a-coat-get-ready-for-the-shacket-20210330-p57f5c.htmlBottega Veneta crocs: https://www.mytheresa.com/en-au/bottega-veneta-rubber-slingback-slippers-1798350.html?catref=categoryJean chaps: https://www.weekday.com/en/women/jeans/product.mariah-jeans-blue.0947050002.htmlCarla Zampatti: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-03/carla-zampatti-fashion-designer-dies-aged-78/100047382This Is Love: Among the Oak Trees: https://thisislovepodcast.com/episode-32-among-the-oak-trees/Luster: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51541496-lusterEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. 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 wild week. A South Australian (alleged) tourism ad has everyone talking. With their mouths.Lil Nas X is feeding and fighting the conservatives with his excellent new video, and serving satanic sass on his social media.And Parliament is still doing it’s thing. When will “it’s thing” change?Thankfully we have big boat to save us, and remind us of the simplicity of having one thing the world can get behind (and push).And while Myf is streaming salacious art fraud tales on Netflix, Zan is out and about feeling the energy of human performance and community.Show notes:Go Down South With Your Mouth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8TkSVwvaVsg&ab_channel=TasteDownSouthLil Nas X: https://junkee.com/lil-nas-x-conservatives-montero/291365The Coalition’s Women Don’t Appear to Be Up to the Task of Fixing Sexism in Parliament: https://www.themonthly.com.au/today/rachel-withers/2021/30/2021/1617080459/woman-problemTeena McQueen: https://www.theage.com.au/politics/federal/i-would-kill-to-be-sexually-harassed-at-the-moment-liberal-teena-mcqueen-stuns-colleagues-in-closed-door-meeting-20210329-p57evv.htmlMichael Johnsen resigns: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/nsw-nationals-mp-michael-johnsen-resigns-following-rape-allegation-and-sex-worker-scandalAndrew Laming: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-30/woman-reports-information-to-police-about-andrew-laming-photo/100038282Big Boat Stuck in the Suez Canal Was the Narrative We Needed: https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2021/mar/30/hilarious-literal-preciously-simple-big-boat-stuck-in-the-suez-canal-was-the-narrative-we-neededEver Given memes: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/suez-canal-ship-memesThe Fall of Armie Hammer: https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/2021/03/the-fall-of-armie-hammer-a-family-saga-of-sex-money-drugs-and-betrayalMade You Look: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81406333Hamilton: https://hamiltonmusical.com.au/Comedy Festival: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/2021Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

A state memorial for Australian music’s biggest legend has taken place in Melbourne, Myf and Zan were there and reflect on the epic night.The foot is staying on the pedal in the fight against sexism and sexual abuse, and we catch up on the conversations and head shaking reactions of the past week.Meanwhile the Dark Mofo festival has commissioned, then cancelled an offensive art commission, but is an apology enough?It’s the 20th anniversary of that time Björk wore a swan on the red carpet, and while we’re at it we look at other 2000s fashion moments that hint they’re making a comeback.And Myf bangs on about something you maybe shouldn’t watch, while Zan is rivalling the paddle steamers week, with her hot tip.Show notes:MG’s State Memorial was a celebration of 50 years of passion: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/michael-gudinski-memorial-celebration-remarkable-legacy/13271798Patricia Karvelas on the week: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-03-23/scott-morrison-changed-the-script-women-sexism-political/100023188Katharine Murphy on the Australian PM https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/23/a-reported-of-a-staffer-was-not-enough-for-morrison-to-get-it-now-women-are-tired-of-waiting?Indigenous artist Rachael Sarra’s response to Dark Mofo's apology: https://www.instagram.com/p/CMyGFZqhrlc/Björk’s swan dress: https://www.crfashionbook.com/fashion/a31916811/bjork-swan-dress-oscars-valentino/2000s style comeback must be stopped: https://www.buzzfeed.com/jennaguillaume/2000s-style-comeback-must-be-stoppedAllen v. Farrow: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cKTOj7HnLbo&ab_channel=HBOEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

100,000 people marched against sexism and sexual assault this week, and Myf was one of them. We unpack the March4Justice rallies, which voices are being amplified, and what happens next.Elliot Page has made history as the first trans man on the cover of TIME magazine, telling his story to a huge audience.And “Croc Undies” are two words which should frankly be illegal when paired, but here we are. There’s a Chatroulette update (remember Chatroulette?), and Zan and Myf are in front of the telly watching black comedies Fisk, and The End.Show notes:Don’t Forget Indigenous Women When You’re Marching for Justice: https://junkee.com/indigenous-women-march-4-justice/290369My Feminism Will Be Intersectional or It Will Be Bullshit: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2021/mar/17/my-feminism-will-be-intersectional-or-it-will-be-bullshit-whats-next-for-the-march-4-justiceNowComes the Hard Part: How to Actually Get Something Done: https://theconversation.com/the-womens-march-was-a-huge-success-now-comes-the-hard-part-how-to-actually-get-something-done-157225Elliot Page in TIME: https://time.com/5947032/elliot-page/Croc Undies / Unnecessary Inventions: https://www.unnecessaryinventions.com/Chatroulette Is On The Rise Again: https://www.wired.com/story/chatroulette-rise-again-help-ai/Fisk: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/fiskThe End: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_sfEwnojeA&ab_channel=FoxtelEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is created by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.

There’s one big story in pop culture this week, and we are all in. The revelations, the racism, Piers, Oprah, the Empire, and Myf’s always sizzling takes on the Royal Family. We’re here for youElsewhere, a film called Cocaine Bear has been greenlit, and if that piqued your interest then wait till you hear what else we know about said bear.A perfect pair of pyjama’s has been designed in Japan, and we’re banging on about some great reads (short and long form) from food writer Claire Dent and futurist musician David Byrne.Show notes:Whatever you think of Harry and Meghan, the media critics are worse: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/16/harry-meghan-media-critics-worseMeghan and Harry vs The Institution: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/mar/09/harry-meghan-royal-family-hrhSomeone Finally Got Piers Morgan to Shut Up: https://www.thecut.com/2021/03/piers-morgan-storms-off-set-meghan-markle.htmlIrish Times on Meghan and Harry: https://www.irishtimes.com/culture/tv-radio-web/harry-and-meghan-the-union-of-two-great-houses-the-windsors-and-the-celebrities-is-complete-1.45045024 Corners: Bursting the Canberra Bubble: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2103H006S00Cocaine Bear: https://film.avclub.com/elizabeth-banks-has-2-words-for-you-cocaine-bear-1846443892WFH Pajama Suits: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2021/feb/28/pyjama-suits-are-next-big-thing-as-formal-wear-is-hit-under-covidHungry by Grace Dent: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/54235323-hungryReasons To Be Cheerful: https://reasonstobecheerful.world/Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is produced by Double J and is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation. We pay our respects to elders past, present, and emerging. We acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the First Australians and Traditional Custodians of the land where we live, work, and learn.