Bang On

The Emmy Awards happened on Zoom and we watched the highlights, how very 2020. We wrap the winners, the ground breakers, and the list of awards that – if anything – remind us of shows we might have missed. Not sure about Schitt's Creek yet? Myf explains why they took home the most gongs. Speaking of which, Rolling Stone have just updated their lengthy list of the 500 Best Albums of All Time. We have thoughts. An article on the wins of women’s midlife and misunderstanding of menopause has us questioning the narrative we’ve been told till now. If you’re hankering for Succession season 3, Zan has just the TV series for you, and we share a moving tribute to RBG - Ruth Bader Ginsburg - who passed away this week.Show notes:The 2020 Emmy Awards: https://www.vulture.com/article/2020-emmy-awards-ceremony-review.htmlRolling Stone 500: https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-lists/best-albums-of-all-time-1062063/A Weird Liberation: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2020/sep/22/weird-liberation-women-wild-truth-midlife-menopauseThe Duchess: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80223040The Rise of the Murdoch Dynasty: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/rise-of-the-murdoch-dynastyRBG: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/rbgEmail 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.

The crossover of the wellness industry and conspiracy theorists is real (#DoYourResearch), and we explore why. Speaking of Venn diagrams, a new doco on Netflix has everyone talking about the power and intentions of social media. Kanye’s latest tweet-rant resonates, and a doco on Cathy Freeman’s iconic Olympic gold has us crying, and reflecting on what has and hasn’t changed in the past 20 years.Show notes:The wellness realm has fallen into conspiritualism: https://www.theguardian.com/books/2020/sep/15/the-wellness-realm-has-fallen-into-conspiritualism-i-have-a-sense-whyThe Social Dilemma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uaaC57tcci0Kanye West’s tweets: https://twitter.com/kanyewestSusan Rogers, the woman who created Prince’s vault: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/prince-producer-susan-rogers-take-5-vault-warner-fires-interview/12429818Louis Vuitton PPE: https://www.vogue.com/article/louis-vuitton-face-shield-luxury-ppeFreeman: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/freemanThe New Daily on Cathy Freeman: https://thenewdaily.com.au/sport/rio-olympics-2016/2020/09/15/cathy-freeman-olympic-run/Why Women Kill https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/why-women-killEmail 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 the end of an era as Keeping Up With The Kardashians calls time. We reflect back on the empire (and wealth) this family has built, and why now is the right time to finish. An op-ed penned by robot AI has the human world in a tizz, meanwhile a phenomenon around bookstores and toilets has us oversharing. And everyone is talking about Billie Piper’s incredible performance in I Hate Suzie.Show notes:Keeping Up with the Kardashians: https://variety.com/2020/tv/news/keeping-up-with-the-kardashians-ending-season-20-e-kuwtk-1234762635/Travis Scott Meal: https://www.vulture.com/2020/09/travis-scott-meal-mcdonalds-review.htmlMariko Aoki Phenomenon: https://www.mentalfloss.com/article/629625/mariko-aoki-phenomenon-pooping-at-bookstoreA Robot Wrote This Entire Article: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/sep/08/robot-wrote-this-article-gpt-3AI Media Hype: https://thenextweb.com/neural/2020/09/08/the-guardians-gpt-3-generated-article-is-everything-wrong-with-ai-media-hype/The Circus: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/the-circusI Hate Suzie: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/i-hate-suzieEmail 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.

The pandemic is proving to us how much we need to connect with one another. Luckily ingenuity + the internet is here to help this week. A longread on Katy Perry’s music has us digging into the shifting landscape of pop, artistic authenticity, social media, and more. And Michaela Coel’s acclaimed TV series has a surprise landing on Australian screens, finally!Show notes:The Joys of Looking Outside a Strangers Window: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2020/09/07/the-joys-of-looking-out-a-strangers-windowHuman Online: https://www.human.online/Penguin Parade live stream: https://www.penguins.org.au/virtual/live-penguin-tv/How Pop Music’s Teenage Dream Ended: https://www.theatlantic.com/culture/archive/2020/09/katy-perry-and-end-pop-smile-album/615757/I May Destroy You: https://junkee.com/i-may-destroy-you-streaming-australia/268862The Salisbury Poisonings: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/program/the-salisbury-poisoningsLifeline: https://www.lifeline.org.au/Beyond Blue: https://www.beyondblue.org.au/Support Act Wellbeing Helpline: https://supportact.org.au/wellbeinghelpline/R U OK?: https://www.ruok.org.au/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.

Hey Bang Fam. No episode this week. We're fine, don't worry! We'll be back to bang on with you next week. Can't wait to catch up then. Much love, Myf and Zan xDon't forget you can 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.

The normally apolitical Ms Dolly Parton has spoken out in support of Black Lives Matter, which has us looking back at the Dolly Parton’s America podcast and thinking about the theme of “unity” that is dominating US politics this week. Cardi B has interviewed Joe Biden, and Cher is VOLUNTEERING (all caps) at her local post office. 2020, you’re a wild time! And a report auditing diversity on Australian broadcast news and current affairs has us shocked but not surprised. We chat about where the responsibility lies for change. Myf is also watching Indian Matchmaking and Zan bangs on about a new documentary by Steven Oliver (Black Comedy) about Captain Cook's arrival in Australia.Show notes:Dolly Parton speaks out: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-53783257Cardi B interviews Biden: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o71LtfUtSAoCher volunteers: https://www.billboard.com/articles/columns/pop/9436872/cher-post-office-volunteering-struggleLack of diversity on Australian TV news: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/the-lack-of-cultural-diversity-in-australian-tv-news-has-been-revealed-in-a-new-reportLooky Looky Here Comes Cooky: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2020/08/12/new-documentary-examines-captain-cooks-arrival-first-nations-perspective-1Indian Matchmaking: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80244565Email 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.

Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion have caused a ruckus online following the release of their sex positive collab “WAP”, but the reactions to it’s message are divided, and the hot takes are multiplying. We dive in. Meanwhile Nick Cave has weighed in on the cancel culture debate, and a couple of twins in Indiana are bringing us joy with their reactions to songs we thought everyone had heard. Myf bangs on about the new Trace true-crime podcast and Zan sticks it out with comedy-drama series The Politician.Show notes:Cardi B and Megan Thee Stallion Should Be Celebrated: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2020/aug/12/cardi-b-megan-thee-stallion-wap-celebrated-not-scoldedBen Shapiro on WAP: https://junkee.com/ben-shapiro-wap-cardi-megan/265571Brown Girls Do It Too podcast: https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p08k5cp0/episodes/downloadsGuys We’ve F**ked podcast: https://luminarypodcasts.com/listen/corinne-fisher-and-krystyna-hutchinson-465/guys-we-f-d-luminary-exclusive/61ef47bf-07ce-4c3e-b175-e846e8f5707f?country=AUProject Pleasure: https://www.roundhouse.org.uk/transmission/radio-shows/project-pleasure/Twins React to Phil Collins: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCopm4iCRGWS6PkLB8uDe-WgReaction Videos in NYT: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/rabbit-holes/the-addictive-joy-of-watching-someone-listen-to-phil-collinsThe Watermelon Bag: https://www.frankie.com.au/gallery/the-watermelon-bag-551380Trace podcast: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/trace/The Politician TV series: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80241248Email 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 learrn.

The rise and (possible) fall of Ellen DeGeneres has been filling the feeds, and we’re deciphering what it all means. Beyoncé has dropped her new visual album "Black is King", and Myf has managed to find a Disney+ login to watch it. And even though there are no runways, we've found a fashion accessory to keep us going in this lockdown. To the dog park.Show notes:Ellen DeGeneres: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2020/aug/04/so-ellen-degeneres-is-not-as-nice-as-we-thought-shes-been-saying-that-all-alongBeyonce’s Black is King Pitchfork review: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/beyonce-black-is-king-review-awe-inspiring-looks-muddled-messages/Black is King Does Everything It Needs To: https://www.vulture.com/2020/08/beyonce-black-is-king-disney-movie-review.htmlBlack is King: Let’s Discuss: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/31/arts/music/beyonce-black-is-king.htmlWhy We Must Be Careful When Watching Black Is King: https://www.essence.com/entertainment/only-essence/beyonces-black-is-king-criticism/Dog Poo Bag: https://www.pedestrian.tv/style/bottega-dog-poop-bag/Desus & Mero: https://www.stan.com.au/watch/desus-and-meroIn My Blood It Runs: https://inmyblooditruns.com/screenings/#watchathomeEmail 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.

Black and white selfies of “women supporting women” have been flooding our feeds this week, but why? Alexandria Ocasia-Cortez’s speech on the floor of US Congress has us fist pumping, while Taylor Swift’s surprise album has the music world reviewing. We give our take, somewhat fearfully, due to Swiftie stans. And as it is written, so it shall be done; the KFC Crocs collab is finally here. Plus, Zan is in awe of Julia Baird's book Phosphorescence and Myf takes a journey with Miriam Margolyes. Show notes:Why Women Are Posting Black & White Selfies: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/07/27/style/challenge-accepted-instagram.htmlAOC speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LI4ueUtkRQ0AOC: Women Who Refuse to Be Silenced: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2020/jul/25/aoc-speech-represents-future-america-womenAOC: A masterclass speech: https://www.smh.com.au/national/ocasio-cortez-s-masterclass-speech-busted-a-myth-we-should-all-reject-20200726-p55fid.htmlTaylor Swift stans: https://junkee.com/popstars-responsibility-stans/263862KFC Crocs: https://www.businessinsider.com.au/kfc-crocs-sold-out-less-than-half-an-hour-after-launch-2020-7?r=US&IR=TTrump Songify This: https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1287894528888897537Phosphorescence, by Julia Baird: https://www.harpercollins.com.au/9781460710890/phosphorescence/Almost Australian: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/miriam-margolyes-almost-australianEmail 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 been a turbulent week for Kanye West, and the responses to his breakdowns has us again discussing the understanding and compassion towards mental health in celebrity culture. Netflix’s 3 seasons and you’re out policy prompts us to take a bigger look at the legacy of great television series, and how streaming services are disrupting the game. Plus, fashion face masks and what does the demise of Q Mag mean for long form music journalism? Myf also shares her love for a new show created by Mindy Kaling and Zan felt all the feelings reading Colson Whitehead's award-winning book The Nickel Boys.Show notes:Kim KW statement: https://pitchfork.com/news/kim-kardashian-west-releases-statement-on-kanye-mental-health/Mental Health stigma: https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/kanye-west-breakdown-jokes-mental-health-stigmas/Bauer closes 8 magazines: https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/bauer-shuts-eight-magazines-including-nw-and-ok-in-covid-downturn-20200721-p55dyn.htmlThe end of Q Mag: https://www.thesun.co.uk/tvandshowbiz/music/12184911/from-3-night-boozy-benders-to-throwing-tvs-out-of-windows-the-end-of-q-magazine-is-the-end-of-rock-n-roll/Netflix’s Cancel Culture: https://www.nme.com/features/cancel-culture-netflix-dead-to-me-ozark-2711544Never Have I Ever: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80179190The Nickel Boys: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/223161/the-nickel-boys-by-colson-whitehead/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.