Bang On

The events of the past week have us angry, frustrated, and exhausted. We sit with that, and with the knowledge that it’s been happening for a long time. But also that this very public reckoning means things are different, the conversation is shifting.As our leaders offer statements that diminish the experiences of survivors, Australian of the Year Grace Tame’s speech at the National Press Club is a hopeful and rallying call, and huge call out on how we discuss and deal with sexual abuse.In more joyful news, the permanent judge for Ru Paul’s Drag Race Down Under has been ru-vealed, and Dolly has finally been vaccinated. Wait till you see the video.The Golden Globes went down this week too (!) and we unpack the most important elements: the fashion.And we’re banging on about wonderful stuff to watch on the big and small screen, including Globe winner Nomadland.Show notes:Laura Tingle’s editorial on the historical rape case being dropped: https://twitter.com/abc730/status/1366677962418917377How to Cope When Sexual Assault News Dominates the Headlines: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-feed/how-to-cope-when-sexual-assault-news-dominates-headlinesAnd from ABC Everyday: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/how-to-take-care-of-yourself-when-sexual-assault-makes-headlines/100010900Teach Us Consent petition: https://www.teachusconsent.com/Grace Tame speech at the NPC: https://iview.abc.net.au/video/NC2111C005S00Rhys Nicholson on Ru-Paul’s Drag Race: https://www.instagram.com/p/CL7XTj4D2Hk/Dolly Vaccine Video: https://www.facebook.com/20470969754/videos/265839198410029Golden Globes fashion: https://www.vogue.co.uk/fashion/gallery/best-dressed-golden-globes-2021Nomadland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sxCFZ8_d84&ab_channel=SearchlightPicturesAbstract: The Art of Design: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80057883Email 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.

Two boomers have started a podcast, and we’re very interested in their home recording setup. Another duo have called it a day, and we reflect back on the soundtrack Daft Punk have given our lives. As big TV shows like Sex & the City, Succession, and Curb Your Enthusiasm go back into production, the question of COVID as a storyline is front of mind. Should TV reflect, or escape reality? And the reactions following “Framing Britney Spears” keep coming, as two women held under the spotlight as kids share their thoughts. Meanwhile Myf is filling the Succession hole with TV show Industry, while Zan is dreaming of beach escapes, reading Barbarian Days.Show notes:Slate on Obama & Springsteen’s podcast setup: https://slate.com/human-interest/2021/02/barack-obama-bruce-springsteen-podcast-setup.htmlRemembering the genius of Daft Punk: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/daft-punk-feature/13182412Will TV confront COVID or avoid it?: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/feb/23/from-sex-and-the-city-to-succession-will-tv-confront-covid-or-ignore-itTavi Gevinson: Britney Was Never In Control: https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/tavi-gevinson-britney-spears-was-never-in-control.htmlIndustry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PbM84z4XYgc&ab_channel=HBOBarbarian Days: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/18693910-barbarian-daysEmail 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, 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 woke to a Facebook devoid of Australian news content, and so much more. Myf and Zan talk about how the social media giant is playing poker with the Australian government and frustrating it’s millions of local users and communities. Brittany Higgins’ allegations of rape within Parliament House have caused shockwaves across the country, and differing responses from our leaders. How do we value the women in our lives? And Justin Timberlake has publicly apologised to Britney Spears and Janet Jackson, following the airing of Framing Britney Spears. Meanwhile, a long read on if and how TikTok is flattening music has Zan jazzed, while Myf is looking to the future with other trends on the horizon. And yes, we’re celebrating the first denim fashion YES we’ve witnessed in months, after being bombarded by every Bang Fam member, while banging on about TV show Lupin, and podcast Tough Love.Show notes:Facebook news ban: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-02-18/facebook-to-restrict-sharing-or-viewing-news-in-australia/13166208Justin Timberlake apology: https://www.instagram.com/p/CLMxYbGhTno/Amy Remeikis in the Guardian: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/17/trauma-like-mine-doesnt-have-a-gender-but-too-many-men-need-to-imagine-a-woman-they-love-to-feel-empathyNothing is Flattening Music Like TikTok: https://www.vulture.com/2021/02/essay-drivers-license-tiktok-radio.html20 predictions from trend forecasters: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/15/2020s-trend-predictions-forecasters-working-from-home-ai-climateHigh Waist Cut Out Straight Leg Jeans: https://twitter.com/yodaberg/status/1361266436287524866Lupin: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80994082Tough Love: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/linda-mariglianos-tough-love/id1546324192Email us: Email 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, 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 Super Bowl time which means (to us) a halftime show of high spectacle and lots of pyrotechnics. How did The Weeknd stack up against the legacy of roof jumps and left sharks? A New York Times doco on Britney Spears’ conservatorship has everyone talking, and us reflecting on our own judgements as we watched her rise and fall. An English parish meeting on Zoom has gone viral for all the right reasons, while Grand Slam tennis is providing the fashun hit we need. And a new social networking app called Clubhouse is making waves. But what the hell is it? Meanwhile Myf is banging on about Game Face, while Zan is tearing through the pages of Tana Douglas' rock biography LOUD.Show notes:Slate on The Weeknd’s halftime show: https://slate.com/culture/2021/02/super-bowl-halftime-show-the-weeknd-indiana-jones-up-with-people.htmlFraming Britney Spears: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7SJMg00HoR8&ab_channel=BritneyOnlineAcrimonious parish council meeting: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2021/feb/07/dont-mess-with-jackie-weaver-boys-shes-got-a-mute-button-and-knows-how-to-use-itWhat is Clubhouse? https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2021/feb/05/what-is-clubhouse-the-invite-only-audio-chat-app-used-by-elon-muskSerena Williams catsuit: https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2021/feb/08/serena-williams-brings-back-the-one-legger-with-a-catsuit-inspired-by-flo-joGameface: https://play.stan.com.au/programs/48918LOUD: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460712344/loud/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.

It’s awards season! And the hit and miss nature of the Golden Globes never fails to disappoint. We analyse the nominations. Dolly Parton has had another big week of sweet scents and stinkers, while Myf is exploring the world of casual friendships and how important “weak ties” are to us and our human ecology. Allegations of abuse and coercion against Marilyn Manson raise a lot of questions around the concept of consent, and we’re banging on about brilliant watches on screens – big and small - including Promising Young Woman. Show notes:Golden Globe nominations: https://www.nytimes.com/2021/02/03/movies/golden-globes-nominees-list.htmlDolly Parton fragrance: https://www.thecut.com/2021/02/dolly-parton-scent-from-above-fragrance-launch.htmlDolly Parton Superbowl ad: https://slate.com/culture/2021/02/dolly-parton-super-bowl-2021-commercial-9-to-5-squarespace.htmlCasual Friendships: https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/01/pandemic-goodbye-casual-friends/617839/Evan Rachel Wood’s allegations against Marilyn Manson: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKvmsUmF1ho/Marilyn Manson’s response: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKxZavzAGOe/Miniature modern house: https://twitter.com/byscottmiller/status/1355608872556376064Nike’s snap on shoes: https://www.fastcompany.com/90599458/nikes-new-flyease-go-shoes-snap-right-onto-your-feetPromising Young Woman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7i5kiFDunk8&ab_channel=FocusFeaturesDesigning a Legacy: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/designing-a-legacyEmail 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.

The conversation around how, when, and if to mark January 26 as "Australia Day" continues, and Myf and Zan talk about how circular it’s becoming. The honours system is under scrutiny, as we question the people given the highest awards for service in Australia, and who decides it. Cardi B has made Hottest 100 history with Myf’s anthem of 2020. And pandemic fashion continues to influence the latest trends (Zan is ready to invest), while Myf’s Tupperware spew bowl chat has “brought up” some memories for Bang Fam. We’re banging on about the new series set in the time of the AIDS epidemic, “It’s a Sin”, and the latest and last season of “Call My Agent”.Show notes:James Blackwell on January 26: https://www.theage.com.au/national/on-invasion-day-i-chose-silence-today-i-must-relive-our-trauma-20210125-p56wij.htmlWant an Order of Australia? https://www.smh.com.au/national/want-an-order-of-australia-it-helps-to-be-rich-powerful-and-male-20201123-p56h13.htmlHack on the Order of Australia: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/why-are-there-no-young-or-culturally-diverse-australians-helpin/13090616Australian of the Year Awards: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-01-25/2021-australian-of-the-year-award-recipients-named/13089884Hottest 100 facts and stats: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/musicnews/hottest-100-of-2020-by-the-numbers-stats-facts-trivia/13085394Arm Warmer: https://www.zara.com/au/en/arm-warmer-sweatshirt-p01443011.htmlCall My Agent: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80133335It’s A Sin: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/its-a-sinEmail 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.

Hours after US President Biden is sworn in we’re giving our hot takes on the important moments of Inauguration Day: the brooch, the coats, and Melania's kaftan. Speaking of fashion, US Vogue has been criticised over its cover image choice of history making VP Kamala Harris. We dig into the discussion around it. And convicted murderer and known abuser Phil Spector has died; we reflect on the “lone genius” myth, and the industry that allows certain men to make others suffer for their art. Meanwhile Myf is relating to childhood spew bowls (!), and we’re banging on about Sapiens and Louis Theroux’s podcast Grounded.Show notes: Inauguration Day memes: https://www.teenvogue.com/story/2021-inauguration-memes-bernie-sanders-lady-gaga-and-moreVogue releases new Kamala Harris cover: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/19/kamala-harris-vogue-cover-controversy-limited-editionLaura Snapes on Phil Spector: https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/jan/18/phil-spector-toxic-svengali-music-industryRonnie Spector interview: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/dec/12/ronnie-spector-i-love-metoo-and-times-up-because-mens-time-is-upFamily vomit bowl memories: https://www.pedestrian.tv/news/family-vomit-bucket-bowl-memories/Sapiens: https://www.ynharari.com/book/sapiens-2/Grounded: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p089sfrz/episodes/downloadsYou can also find show notes here: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/bangon/ 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.

We’re back for another year of Bangin’ On, and with plenty to sink our teeth into. Sex and the City is back too, but in what form and why? Kim and Kanye are reportedly on the rocks; we do what we can with the information at hand. And sea shanties have gone viral on TikTok, which is frankly joyful, but also speaks to a larger instinct towards community. A new year is an opportunity for taking stock and setting some 2021 goals, but how do you do that when there’s so much uncertainty in the world? Zan has some ideas. And Myf has been gorging on the trashy but sumptuous televisual feast that is Bridgerton, while Zan has zipped through the new novel by Elena Ferrante: The Lying Life of Adults.Show notes:Sex and the City is back: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2021/jan/11/sex-and-the-city-to-return-for-new-series-stars-confirmSea shanties go viral: https://www.vulture.com/2021/01/tiktok-sea-shanties-explained.html21 Goals to Set in 2021: https://gentwenty.com/goals-to-set-in-2021/Bridgerton: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80232398The Lying Life of Adults: https://www.europaeditions.com/book/9781609455910/the-lying-life-of-adultsEmail us: Email 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, 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.

Well we’ve come to the end of a year, and while everyone does their 2020 wrap we give this bin fire our own Bang On spin. Plenty to love (and suddenly remember) about it; from WAP to Dreams, hyper realistic cakes and hyper ugly Crocs. Fashion didn’t sleep, but did resemble a waste bag, and Dolly saved us all. It was a year of challenges too; in some cases good ones, and we reflect on the reckonings we’ve felt, in this tumultuous 12 months. Thank you Bang Fam for your endless love, support, and lols this year. This community has truly buoyed us, and we’re very grateful. See you in 2021. xShow notes:The Tracies: https://twitter.com/Brocklesnitch/status/1338328047208988674Tom Cruise rant: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/12/16/movies/tom-cruise-covid.htmlEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.auBang On is hosted by Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe. It 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.

It’s over to you Bang Fam, as you share your recommendations for summer in a bumper Bang Back special episode. We laugh, we cry, and we now have a big list of all kinds of joyful, funny, enlightening, and ridiculous things to dig into over the summer break. Show notes:Dionne Warwick: https://twitter.com/_DionneWarwick/status/1336005472910864385Nigella pronouncing microwave: https://twitter.com/EtceteraWithEst/status/1336287775390396417The Weekend: https://www.charlottewood.com.au/the-weekend.htmlBreath: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/breath-9780241289082The Big Film Buffet: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/the-big-film-buffet/id1532358360The Undoing: https://www.hbo.com/the-undoingEverybody Died So I Got a Dog: https://www.hachette.com.au/emily-dean/everybody-died-so-i-got-a-dog-will-make-you-laugh-cry-and-stroke-your-dog-or-any-dog-sarah-millicanMiddleditch & Schwartz: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81122572You’re Wrong About: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/youre-wrong-about/id1380008439The Reagans: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-reagans/trailers-and-extrasLa Casa De Las Flores: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80160935Detectorists: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/detectoristsFiona Apple (and 49 other great records): https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/50-best-albums-of-2020/12947352Portrait of a Lady on Fire: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8613070/Big thanks to #BangFam Angus, Kathryn, Jen, Anna, Mem, Damara, Pamela, Lincoln, Tilly, Ben, Sim and Nat!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.