Bang On

Myf and Zan are in their pastels and digesting the week in pop culture. Tay Tay has been accused of ripping off Bey, but we’re wise to it. A great article about the pendulum swinging back towards slacker culture has us ready for the revival, and the darkness of the latest Game of Thrones was intentional, but not helpful for most of the world’s viewers. Don’t worry, it’s a spoiler free zone. Meanwhile Zan is finally convinced by a pair of Crocs. Myf was already there.Show notes:Taylor Swift at the Billboard Awards: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/awards/pastelpink-ripoff-taylor-swift-accused-of-copying-beyonce-at-billboard-music-awards/news-story/f7242495d22d872ce3e757c8dbdb9ef9Influencers are out, slackers are in: https://qz.com/quartzy/1588115/instagram-influencers-are-out-slackers-are-in/Bumbag Crocs: http://www.ladbible.com/news/weird-crocs-has-released-new-shoes-with-fanny-packs-on-their-heels-20190430?source=facebookCat walks catwalk: https://miami.cbslocal.com/video/4076434-web-extra-cat-walks-runway/Game of Thrones too dark: https://www.theverge.com/tldr/2019/4/30/18524679/game-of-thrones-battle-of-winterfell-too-dark-fabian-wagner-response-cinematographerMarvel recap: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UUzU5uKPwjsNormal People: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/37539457-normal-peopleEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan’s conversations around the differing values of culture in the wake of tragedy rises again, this time following the horrific terrorist attacks in Sri Lanka. On a completely other tip, an article on the rise of chill music has us divided, and the public ownership of pop stars in a time of personal pain, leaves a bad taste in our mouths. In a week of darkness, discrimination of the astrological kind in a share house gives us some light relief.Show notes:Why do people care about Notre Dame more than Sri Lanka: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/sri-lanka-why-do-we-care-more-about-notre-dame/11039992Chillhop music: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bebuiaSKtU4Against Chill: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/against-chill-apathetic-music-to-make-spreadsheets-toAdele: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/apr/22/excitement-adele-marriage-breakdown-ugly-unkindBritney: https://www.instagram.com/p/BwnqpG5g7qn/Zodiac discrimination: https://www.theguardian.com/society/2019/apr/22/roommate-astrology-zodiac-discriminationOn Us: https://www.mup.com.au/books/on-us-electronic-book-textAhn’s Brush With Fame: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/anh-s-brush-with-fame/series/4Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan are digesting another big week, and talking about the significance of Notre Dame. The fire in this iconic Parisian building caused a global reaction, but what of the other monuments that receive less attention? Is our value of culture firmly rooted in western traditions? We’ve watched Beyonce’s “Homecoming” film with you, and have plenty of thoughts buzzing in our Beyhive. Game of Thrones has returned for it’s swansong, and we’re diving into some hot takes from it’s debut. And a real estate ad has everyone talking (and Myf wanting to change careers).Show Notes:Notre Dame and the Culture is Inspired: https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2019/apr/16/the-culture-inspired-by-notre-dame-parisCry for Notre Dame, but why not for treasures beyond the West: https://www.smh.com.au/world/europe/cry-for-notre-dame-sure-but-why-not-for-treasures-beyond-the-west-20190417-p51ezk.htmlHomecoming: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81013626What Critics Got Right and Wrong about the first season of GoT: https://slate.com/culture/2019/04/game-of-thrones-first-season-reviews-critics.htmlSydney Real Estate ad: https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2019/apr/17/strictly-living-room-breathtakingly-horrific-padstow-real-estate-ad-goes-viralVeep: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ok9aMQfeKs0The Recording Studio: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/recording-studioEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan are razzed about the photographic evidence of a supermassive black hole, although it’s fair to say Myf is somewhat critical of the quality of the snap. A chart topping, genre defining song has us questioning the value of traditional gatekeepers to everyday music fans. And an article about poo gives us the opportunity to talk about poo. Plus in another world first (soz Black Hole, you’re not the only news today), we’re going Instagram Live for the very first time for a group Bang Fam viewing of the Beyonce doco “Homecoming” on Netflix. Join us on the couch?Show notes:Supermassive Black Hole: https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2019-04-10/black-hole-event-horizon-telescope-announcement-astrophysics/10989534Katie Bouman: https://www.cnet.com/news/meet-katie-bouman-the-woman-who-transformed-our-view-of-black-holes-forever/Old Town Road and the Overdue Death of Genre: https://www.newyorker.com/culture/cultural-comment/old-town-road-and-the-overdue-death-of-genreWhy Poo Is No Longer Taboo: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2019/apr/10/poo-taboo-emojis-party-bags-board-games-museumHomecoming trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fB8qvx0HOlIZan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zanrowe/Myf on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/myfwarhurst/The Red Hand Files: https://www.theredhandfiles.com/Alan Partridge: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/this-time-with-alan-partridgeEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan mark 100 episodes of Bang On! Holy hell, where did that time go? April Fools has rolled around, but the foolin’ has made way for the hard sell and we’re more than a little cynical of it all. A red carpet moment from Robert Smith of The Cure has sparked a bigger conversation around entitlement, and an article about reality TV has Myf vindicated. Plus we mark the century with a few memories, and it wouldn’t be an occasion if Beryl didn’t drop by.Show Notes:Fyre Festival Asia fooled: https://www.fyrefestival.asia/Robert Smith on the red carpet: https://www.theguardian.com/global/video/2019/apr/01/the-cures-robert-smith-offers-blunt-response-to-overzealous-tv-host-videoWhy Watching Bad Reality TV is Good For You: https://www.abc.net.au/life/why-watching-bad-reality-tv-like-mafs-is-good-for-you/10944428Get Krack!n: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/comedy/comedy-at-its-groundbreaking-best-get-krack-n-s-indigenous-finale-20190328-p518ic.htmlQueer Eye: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/80160037Email us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan have found 2019’s first bad take, and we’re digging in. NASA have neglected to sort out spacesuits for a history making spacewalk and we’re facepalming, and news of a Spice Girls romp has us cynical for why we’re hearing it now. Plus there’s a double fashion update, with Myf here for all of it.Show notes:NASA Astronauts: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-26/nasa-cancels-first-all-female-spacewalk-no-fitting-suits/10942166?pfmredir=smMake-up kit shuttle: https://airandspace.si.edu/collection-objects/make-kit-shuttleJagged Little Pill is Actually Very Bad???: https://themuse.jezebel.com/jagged-little-pill-is-actually-very-bad-1833542975Mel & Geri: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2019/mar/26/lesbianism-gets-peoples-attention-but-i-wish-mel-b-had-kept-shtumBowie Vans: https://www.gq.com.au/style/best-buys/vans-are-releasing-a-limited-sneaker-collab-with-david-bowie/image-gallery/b71297e87438548b7a22817bbf5ed270?fbclid=IwAR20irXBv6_uT7_5HqLc0MAE0zI0DHtKpraTJxa1v8R1UnvbDaAfByTHvjUJundies: https://www.her.ie/style/everyone-baffled-e275-denim-shorts-show-off-arse-456438How to Sell a Massacre: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/how-to-sell-a-massacreEat the Problem: https://mona.net.au/museum/kirsha-s-portal/eat-the-problem#the-bookEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan find strength in the compassion and empathy of Jacinda Ardern, and reflect on how differently Australian politicians and media reacted to the Christchurch terrorist attack. Egg Boy has been a beacon of hope in a dark week, but has the focus on him come at the expense of a much harder conversation? Meanwhile Glastonbury has been announced and Janet Jackson has gone the ol’ cut and paste on the poster, and the sweet relief of good news has come in the form of a hitchhiking koala.Show notes:Christchurch:  https://www.smh.com.au/world/oceania/christchurch-shooting-victims-burials-to-begin-20190320-p515o0.htmlJacinda Ardern: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-18/christchurch-attacks-show-new-zealand-pm-a-leader-for-our-times/10912018https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/jacinda-ardern-just-proved-typically-feminine-behaviour-is-powerful-20190318-p5157k.htmlEgg Boy: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/2019/03/18/urgent-opposition-white-supremacy-necessary-have-you-over-egged-celebration1Janet at Glasto: https://www.nme.com/news/music/janet-jackson-has-pushed-herself-up-the-glastonbury-festival-poster-2463632Car Koala: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-19/koala-enters-mans-car-at-vineyard-in-south-australia/10916092Neil Finn: https://twitter.com/NeilFinnEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

It’s another heavy week but thank dog we have each other to debrief with. Myf and Zan have watched the Leaving Neverland documentary, and unpack the way the story was told and the stories we told ourselves. In the wake of the latest allegations, is it possible to cancel a cultural giant? Is it right? And what does it mean for the conversations that are silenced, with it? On a (blessedly) lighter note, an archive of websites from the dawn of the world wide web has us reminiscing about the golden age of fonts, and a college admissions scandal in the States sadly confirms everything we already knew.Show notes:Leaving Neverland: https://tenplay.com.au/channel-ten/leaving-neverlandCatherine Strong on banning Michael Jackson: https://performing.artshub.com.au/news-article/opinions-and-analysis/performing-arts/catherine-strong/dont-ban-michael-jacksons-music-talk-about-the-accusations-257511Ugly 90’s websites: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-03-13/australias-ugliest-90s-websites-are-archived/10894098Zan’s Zoo: https://webarchive.nla.gov.au/wayback/19970215064516/http://www.sanctum.com.au/zan/regurg.htm30th birthday of the World Wide Web: https://www.thestar.com/news/world/europe/2019/03/12/at-age-30-world-wide-web-is-not-the-web-we-wanted.htmlCollege Admissions Scandal: https://www.theatlantic.com/entertainment/archive/2019/03/college-admissions-scandal-indicts-scam-era/584776/Golden Plains: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/features/golden-plains-2019-review/10896356Womadelaide: https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/myf-warhurst/women-choir/10890300Email us: bangon.podcasts@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan digest another, quite frankly, heavy week. After our 90210 reboot chat last week, it was a shock to hear the news of Luke Perry’s sudden death. In the same 24 hours, Keith Flint of The Prodigy also passed. We reflect on what they meant to us, in our formative years. An intense interview between Gayle King and R Kelly has everyone talking, and a tiny farshun update is quite frankly, the release we need this week. Meanwhile, the need to belong and be validated, informs what we’re both banging on about this week. Show notes: Keith Flint: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/fans-mourn-keith-flint-of-the-prodigy/10870872Luke Perry: https://www.bbc.com/news/entertainment-arts-47448666Bachelor: https://www.news.com.au/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/the-bachelor/matt-agnew-announced-as-the-new-bachelor/news-story/b6af251237db245d23cf4ec761786064R Kelly & Gayle King interview: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-47463349Farsun: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2019/mar/05/ridiculous-micro-handbag-that-can-fit-only-a-few-mints-becomes-fashion-sensationBehind The Curve: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81015076Zealot: https://www.hachette.com.au/jo-thornely/zealot-a-book-about-cultsEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au

Myf and Zan relive their favourite moments from the Oscars, and dig into that performance from Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper. A fat rat trapped in a manhole in Germany has brought the world great joy, while a reported reboot of Beverly Hills 90210 isn’t quite what you think it is. And we’re banging on about some heavy stories that need to be told.Show notes:Shallow at the Oscars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPJjwHAIny4Still Processing on the Oscars: https://www.nytimes.com/2019/02/21/podcasts/still-processing-fantasies-spike-lee-do-the-right-thing.htmlFat Rat: https://www.thecut.com/2019/02/chubby-rat-stuck-in-manhole-germany.html90210 returns: https://www.smh.com.au/entertainment/tv-and-radio/beverly-hills-90210-is-back-with-a-twist-20190228-p510ra.htmlLily Allen: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/my-thoughts-exactly-9780143794691If Beale Street Could Talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4m3t3G3ZqcEmail us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au