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Join Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe as they debrief on the biggest conversations of the week about music, art, life and stuff.
Bang On brings together two of Australia’s most respected and most loved music journalists and presenters – who are also great friends, with your one stop shop for all the conversations you need to be across this week (but just don’t have the time to read a think-piece about).
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#271: Dolly Cheerleader, Word of the Year, Spinal Tap Sequel
Hello Bang Fam! It’s almost December, and if that doesn’t make your head spin then this past week in music, art, life, and stuff, will.
Dolly Parton continues to slay, performing at the Thanksgiving Halftime Show in a cheerleader outfit for the NRL, but some people (a dude) ain’t having it. We’re living for the responses to his opinion that a 77 year old woman should “dress her age”.
It’s Word of the Year time too! Where dictionaries across the world capture the year that was in one word. Or two. So what has captured the imaginations of language in 2023? Meanwhile we’re back in 1984 with Spinal Tap with the news that a sequel is planned for this iconic rock mockumentary.
Linda Evangelista doesn’t want to date anymore with a reason we all feel deeply, and The Prodigy have quietly changed the lyrics to one of their most divisive songs.
And we’re banging on about a great doco on the song factory of Stock, Aitken and Waterman, and the return of wholesome TV with the Great British Bake Off.
This episode contains strong language.
Show notes:
Support Act: https://supportact.org.au/give-help/donate-now/
Dolly Parton’s Halftime performance: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sFE6SNXoZuE&ab_channel=NFL
Macquarie Dictionary Word of the Year: https://amp.theguardian.com/australia-news/2023/nov/28/cozzie-livs-light-hearted-term-for-cost-of-living-crisis-named-macquarie-dictionary-word-of-the-year
Merriam-Webster’s Word of the Year: https://www.npr.org/2023/11/27/1215372795/merriam-webster-word-of-the-year-2023-authentic
This is Spinal Tap sequel: https://www.vulture.com/article/spinal-tap-sequel-cast-release-date-details.html
Linda Evangelista: https://www.thecut.com/2023/11/linda-evangelista-has-an-excellent-reason-to-stay-single.html
The Prodigy: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-28/have-the-prodigy-changed-lyrics-smack-my-bitch-up-controversial/103159282
Renaissance latest trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BGYIXarTNbA&ab_channel=Beyonc%C3%A9
Legends of Pop: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/stock-aitken-waterman-legends-of-pop
Great British Bake Off: https://binge.com.au/shows/show-the-great-british-bake-off!3606
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Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri, Gadigal, and Turrbal peoples. 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. -
#270: Ghost Diana, Andre 3000’s flute album, Saltburn
It’s a veritable smorgasbord of pop culture this week, and yes we’re kicking off with the slide into soap opera for The Crown. It’s final season is upon us and oh boy, it’s a bit cooked. Zan is watching it all.
Nat Bass has revealed she’s in a loving relationship with a woman; how good is good news? And it’s Marie Claire’s turn with their Women of the Year issue, and it’s all about the Tillies. It’s 2023 and we’re still chasing the question “who is Banksy?”, and also dealing with the (heart)breaking news that Hall is suing Oates.
Elton John and Jake Shears are penning a musical about Tammy Faye Baker – please, take our money. And Andre 3000 has emerged with a new album of ambient flute music! Oh Bjork just dropped a banger with Rosalia too, what a time!
Greg Sheridan’s hot takes on why women should be making more babies misses a few key points, and Myf and Zan have been in the movie theatre watching the much talked about new film Saltburn, and the David v Goliath movie Dumb Money.
Show notes:
The Crown S06: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/nov/16/the-crown-season-6-review-so-bad-its-like-an-out-of-body-experience-netflix
Natalie Bassingthwaite: https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/natalie-bassingthwaighte-speaks-her-truth/id1553858670?i=1000635227493
Marie Claire Women of the Year: https://www.marieclaire.com.au/marie-claire-women-of-the-year-2023
Banksy: https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2023/nov/21/banksy-reveals-his-first-name-interview-clip
Hall & Oates: https://pitchfork.com/news/daryl-hall-sues-john-oates/
Tammy Faye Bakker musical: https://www.nytimes.com/2023/11/17/theater/tammy-faye-bakker-musical-broadway.html
Why women aren’t having babies: https://womensagenda.com.au/latest/eds-blog/worried-about-australias-birthrate-address-the-cost-for-women/
Andre 3000’s ambient flute album: https://open.spotify.com/album/33Ek6daAL3oXyQIV1uoItD?si=lF8wpgs1QAC89tNsJNQFhw
Andre on why: https://www.tiktok.com/@pigsandplans/video/7302111551656316206?_r=1&_t=8hZ3pk9Zk9f
Bjork & Rosalia: https://variety.com/2023/music/news/bjork-duet-rosalia-oral-salmon-fishing-1235804178/
Saltburn: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lALMdJf6UUE&ab_channel=MGM
Dumb Money: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bmr8YmwnZ3w&ab_channel=SonyPicturesEntertainment
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Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Turrbal peoples. 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. -
#269: ARIAs goss, Jared Leto’s climb, Towel skirt
We’re fresh from the ARIAs and have all the behind the scenes chat to dish for you. Troye Sivan dominated, and he’s had a bit of a week aye? Being parodied by Timothee Chalamet, and being nominated for a Grammy. But the Grammy’s are being dominated by women overall, and we love to see them finally reflecting the culture.
Jared Leto has climbed one of the most famous buildings in the world, and we want to know why. While the Fab 5 are losing a family member, as Bobby Berk announces his departure from Queer Eye.
Magazines have cooked it this week too… why is McDreamy the Sexiest Person Alive in 2023? And why the heck is Kimmy K the GQ Man of the Year. Clearly, we have thoughts.
Meanwhile narcissism is on the cards, with the new iPhone apparently making selfies horrendous, and in FARSHUN, Balenciaga is once again taking the absolute piss with a towel skirt.
Myf is banging on about “mewing” (she’ll explain), why Zan has watched and loved the new doco on Donna Summer.
Show notes:
ARIAs wrap: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-15/arias-2023-key-moments-performances-winners/103110316
Troye Sivan x Timothee: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_5xpQQQIHhY&ab_channel=TroyeSivanVideos
Grammy nominations: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/nov/10/grammy-nominations-2024-women-sza-taylor-swift
Jared Leto: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/nov/10/jared-leto-attention-seeker-empire-state-building
Bobby Berk departs: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-11-14/fab-five-netflix-queer-eye-bobby-berk-announces-departure/103102420
Patrick Dempsey in People: https://slate.com/human-interest/2023/11/patrick-dempsey-sexiest-man-alive-2023-people.html
Kim Kardashian on GQ: https://au.lifestyle.yahoo.com/kim-kardashian-slammed-after-fronting-gqs-men-of-the-year-cover-034323719.html
The Selfie camera: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/11/iphone-15-pro-max-selfie-camera/675971/
Towel Skirt: https://www.tiktok.com/@highsnobiety/video/7300926057127906603
Donna Summer doco: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xQXInltKe8E&ab_channel=HBO
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal people of the Eora 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. -
#268: Nipple bra, 1989, Not Hot Halloween
Myf and Zan are back and there’s a lot to catch up on. Like actively choosing to celebrate the headlights being on. Yep, we’re discussing Kimmy K’s nipple bra.
Dolly Parton is reportedly going to be presenting an award at the ARIA’s and with both of us heading along we’re wondering if this is our moment. And with Taylor Swift’s “1989” re-recording out, a great long read remembering that time Ryan Adams covered us has us thinking about how women’s pop music is digested differently to men’s singer-songwriter approach.
The shocking murder of Lillie James at the St Andrews School, and the response to it by their former principal, reflects the systemic issues with male violence, privilege, and protection. A brilliant editorial captures the feelings many of us have had, in it’s wake.
And Halloween has once again brought out the “hot” looks but frankly, we’re here for the freak show. And Heidi Klum has some excellent competition. Zan is banging on about Rhys Nicholson’s excellent memoir, and Myf is watching Theatre Camp.
Show notes:
Kim Kardashian nipple bra: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/31/kim-kardashians-next-trick-a-bra-to-make-you-look-turned-on-by-absolutely-everything
Dolly Parton at ARIAs: https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/aria-awards-2023-dolly-parton-presenters-performers/
Ryan Adams and Taylor Swift’s 1989: https://junkee.com/longform/why-did-ryan-adams-cover-1989-taylor-swift
St Andrews School: https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/real-life/news-life/comments-from-former-st-andrews-school-principal-reveal-deep-problem/news-story/b615b20e93a131c08fc01fda8036d0b2
Halloween celebrity round up: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/halloween-celebrity-costumes-2023/
Heidi Klum as a peacock: https://www.tiktok.com/@mtvuk/video/7296458718676340001?_r=1&_t=8h1Ef03I2PS
Janelle Monae as a chameleon: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/tvshowbiz/article-12697387/Fans-jokes-Janelle-Mon-e-UPSTAGED-Queen-Halloween-Heidi-Klum-dressing-incredible-costume.html
Comedy in the Vines: https://comedyinthevines.com/
Rhys Nicholson’s Dish: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/dish-9781761046759
Theatre Camp: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=puVDIUk0kM8&ab_channel=SearchlightPictures
Bang On is on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HSPnTFVAuGTaDiTDU-ldkW5A2Lxbb5N
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, the Dharawal people, and the Gadigal people of the Eora 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. -
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#267: Britney Spears, Goatees, AI is a thirst trap
It’s finally here, Britney Spears highly anticipated memoir “The Woman In Me” is out, and Zan has read it all in one hit. We go in with all you need to know, as Britney reclaims her story. It’s been a big week for Beyonce too, as we mark 10 years since she visited Brunswick, and she releases a new perfume to mark the occasion. Maybe not related, but we’ll say they are.
Kings of Leon have come a long way from their southern charm, and are being called out for being absolute dicks at a festival by Groove Armada. Pass the popcorn. And a 90’s dream union has come true, with the children of icons continuing the dynasty.
Goatees are back (ew), and AI has a hotness problem. Have you noticed? Meanwhile we’re banging on about a brilliant doco on artist/activist Nan Goldin, and Brigid Delaney’s Wellmania.
Show notes:
The Woman in Me: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/oct/24/britney-spears-memoir-most-shocking-woman-in-me
Beyonce in Brunswick: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1716546112411369952
Beyonce parfum: https://twitter.com/zanrowe/status/1716546112411369952
Kings of Leon: https://www.pedestrian.tv/music/groove-armada-call-kings-of-leon-jerks-on-internet/?mibextid=Zxz2cZ#
Frances Bean Cobain: https://www.brooklynvegan.com/kurt-cobains-daughter-marries-tony-hawks-son-officiated-by-michael-stipe-report/
The Goatee is back: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/goatee-beards-are-back-7dl85l2kb
AI’s stereotypical Australians: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12647765/Stereotypical-Australian-looks-like-town-AI-Midjourney-sydney-melbourne-adelaide.html
AI has a hotness problem: https://www.theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2023/10/ai-image-generation-hot-people/675750/
All the Beauty and the Bloodshed: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YD5pYQiT1D4&ab_channel=HBO
Wellmania: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/34451942-wellmania
Watch Bang On on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL7HSPnTFVAuGTaDiTDU-ldkW5A2Lxbb5N
Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded and produced on the lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin nation, and the lands of the Dharawal people. 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.
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