The world of pop culture really delivered this week. If you’re confused, we got you. Kicking off with why Mischa Barton (yes, of The OC) is coming to Erinsborough. Yep, the Neighbours reboot just got bigger. With the coronation of King Charles on the horizon, and commemorative dish has been announced, but Myf is not impressed. Meanwhile in the States, the Coachella Music Festival’s first weekend had some highs and lows, with everyone talking about Frank Ocean’s headline set. We dig into all we know, and also hear from the teenager who live streamed it all from her phone. TikTok is reaching new highs with disgusting food and WaterTok. Your resident TikTok account holder (Myf) will explain it all. And we’re banging on about Netflix series Beef, and a new podcast from Jon Ronson. Show notes: Micha Barton to join Neighbours: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/17/mischa-barton-joins-the-cast-of-neighbours Coronation Quiche: https://www.royal.uk/coronation-quiche-0 Morgan livestreamed Frank Ocean’s set: https://pitchfork.com/thepitch/an-interview-with-the-teenager-who-livestreamed-frank-oceans-coachella-set/ The disgusting food of TikTok: https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2023/apr/18/the-disgusting-food-of-tiktok-is-it-designed-to-eat-provoke-or-arouse WaterTok: https://www.rollingstone.com/culture/culture-features/watertok-tiktok-water-experts-concerned-1234714010/ Beef: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AFPIMHBzGDs&ab_channel=Netflix The Debutante: https://www.audible.com.au/pd/The-Debutante-Audiobook/B0BTZLJ8YM Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

Myf and Zan are back with you and relocated, with Myf setting up shop in a new city once again. Can you feel a paddle steamer bang on coming? Tupperware’s future is uncertain, with the legendary air-tight product experiencing a downfall in the modern day. We dig into their legacy, and what it means for our beloved spew bowls. And speaking of the olden days, a journo switching off streaming and switching back on free to air TV has interesting results. We debrief on the joys of having decisions made for you. Heaps of people are chatting about a piece on “therapy-speak”, and how it’s damaging some friendships. And yes, we chat about that latest episode of Succession. But don’t worry – it’s right at the end of the podcast so you can opt out if you haven’t watched yet. We’re banging on about paddle steamers – sorry – road trips, and Alone Australia too. Show notes: The end of Tupperware?: https://www.bbc.com/news/business-65243711 What happened when my kids watched free to air TV: https://www.abc.net.au/everyday/what-happened-when-my-kids-watched-free-to-air-tv/102180078 Is Therapy-Speak Making Us Selfish?: https://www.bustle.com/wellness/is-therapy-speak-making-us-selfish Alone Australia: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/alone-australia Vulture on Succession: season-four-episode-three-logan-death-analysis.html">https://www.vulture.com/article/succession-season-four-episode-three-logan-death-analysis.html Guardian on Succession: https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2023/apr/11/succession-connor-wedding-logan-most-important-episode New York Times on Succession: roy-family-episode-3.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/10/arts/television/succession-roy-family-episode-3.html Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

#243: Barbie, Fatphobia, Stealth Wealth It’s another wild week and we’re here to make sense of it, support donkeys in tow. The new trailer for the Barbie movie has dropped and we are salivating at the pink plastic universe coming our way. Rod Stewart has been making trips to Bunnings while in town, we explain why. With Ozempics, The Whale, and the Kardashians new looks, writer Rebecca Shaw senses the noughties fatphobia is making a comeback. Her great piece is a reminder of why that’s damaging to us all. And the “ludicrously capacious” bag in Tom Wambsgans sights tells a bigger story about how the very rich choose to show their wealth. Meanwhile Myf is bingeing Wellmania, while Zan is laffing it up at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival. Show notes: Barbie trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GRyt3Ov4zz0&ab_channel=WarnerBros.Pictures Rod Stewart at Bunnings: https://twitter.com/jjjove/status/1642993794344960000 Taylor Swift in the janitor cart: https://www.stereogum.com/2219134/taylor-swift-has-been-arriving-onstage-via-janitor-cart-fan-video-confirms/news/ Fatphobia: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/31/fat-shaming-body-fatphobic-now-is-the-time-to-speak-out-against-fatphobia Stealth Wealth: https://www.theguardian.com/fashion/2023/mar/30/succession-burberry-bag-bridget Wellmania: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=69ZfDTpeBTA&ab_channel=Netflix Comedy Festival: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/melbourne-comedy-festival Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

Myf and Zan are back to wrap the week that was, including Myf’s debut on the big screen and some ch-ch-changes in Zan’s world. It’s looking certain that White Lotus S03 will be set in Thailand, while in New York City the Roys are back for Succession’s final season. We discuss all we know so far. Gwyneth Paltrow is the gift that keeps giving, and her civil trial for a skiing mishap has been one of the most entertaining and ridiculous stories of the week. We lean in, in category 5 neutrals, and share our favourite moments from the Utah courtroom. And speaking of privilege, a new nepo baby has been discovered in the audition room of American Idol. Farshun gets a look in too. Did Pope Francis really don a couture puffer jacket? Or is AI to blame/thanks? There’s Bang On justice with the release of new iPhone emojis, and Myf has been frothing on Back in Time for the Corner Shop, while Zan is listening to the new podcast from the Serial team. Show notes: White Lotus S03: https://variety.com/2023/tv/news/white-lotus-season-3-location-thailand-1235565604/ Succession S04: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t3D3ewle7XY&ab_channel=HBOMax Marina Hyde on Gwyneth Paltrow: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/28/gwyneth-paltrow-ski-optometrist-court-utah Kaya Stewart on American Idol: https://consequence.net/2023/03/eurythmics-dave-stewart-daughter-american-idol/ New emojis: https://www.cnet.com/tech/services-and-software/ios-16-4-all-the-new-emoji-on-your-iphone-now/ Pope’s Puffa: https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/chrisstokelwalker/pope-puffy-jacket-ai-midjourney-image-creator-interview Kate Crawford’s Atlas of AI: https://www.katecrawford.net/ Back In Time for the Corner Shop: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/back-in-time-for-the-corner-shop The Coldest Case in Laramie: laramie-cold-case.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/02/16/podcasts/serial-laramie-cold-case.html Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

Well it’s certainly been a time online. Sofia Coppola and Thomas Mars’ daughter was grounded, got bored, and inadvertently launched her filmmaking career on TikTok. Confused? We’ll explain it all. Meanwhile TikTok is going absolutely off chops after Gwyneth’s appearance on a wellness podcast has her espousing some questionable health approaches. What is rectal ozone therapy? Again, we got you. The nominations for 2023’s Rock n’ Roll Hall of Fame have drawn an excellent op-ed from Courtney Love. And we’re banging on about the film adaptation of Meet Me in the Bathroom, and a doco on ABC iview “Rampant”. Show notes: Romy Mars on TikTok: https://twitter.com/savbrads/status/1638200607851806725 Gwyneth Paltrow’s IV Therapy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/03/18/gwyneth-paltrow-touts-iv-therapy-here-are-the-problems/?sh=2d0c11b444f3 Gwyneth Paltrow’s Rectal Ozone Therapy: https://www.forbes.com/sites/brucelee/2023/03/15/is-gwyneth-paltrows-rectal-ozone-therapy-claim-backed-by-any-evidence/?sh=63bace433ee1 Hack on the Gwyneth podcast: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/programs/hack/hack/102095394 Courtney Love on the Hall of Fame: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/mar/17/why-are-women-so-marginalised-by-the-rock-roll-hall-of-fame Rampant: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/rampant-how-a-city-stopped-a-plague Meet Me in the Bathroom: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UgHN-YE7IPI&ab_channel=Utopia Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

#240: Oscars, Hugh Grant, Meg White Ooh it’s a big one this week, as we unpack THE awards ceremony of every year, the Oscars. From the champagne (beige) carpet, to what Hugh Grant said on it. Little donkeys and Cocaine Bear’s. We celebrate the reason for the season too, the incredible and historic wins in a year dominated by Everything Everywhere All At Once. The Oscars gift bags get a look in too, for better and worse. Why were bits of Aboriginal land gifted, with an Indigenous groups name attached, without their knowledge? And it wouldn’t be a red/beige carpet event without a shit ton of FARSHUN. Oh we have a lot to unpack here. Meanwhile Lizzo is coming to Australia (yay!), and Meg White’s drumming is being called out by some guy and said guy is regretting that tweet a lot. And Myf is banging on about a fun new TV series “Shrinking”, while Zan is back in the books with a new novel by Rebecca Makkai. If you’ve found these show notes, well done! While you’re here, feel free to tap us a rating or leave a review. We love reading them, and it helps other people find Bang On. Thank you Bang Fam. xx Show notes: Hugh Grant on the red carpet: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/13/hugh-grant-oscar-red-carpet-interviews-awkward-history Best and Worst moments of the Oscars: best-worst.html">https://www.nytimes.com/2023/03/13/movies/oscars-best-worst.html Cocaine Bear and Malala: https://junkee.com/cocaine-bear-malala-yousafzai-interaction-oscars/349134 Oscars gift bags: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/08/oscars-gift-bags-and-party-menu-revealed-botox-trifle-and-a-small-plot-of-land-in-australia- How did Aboriginal land end up in gift bags: https://www.sbs.com.au/nitv/article/how-did-souvenirs-of-aboriginal-land-end-up-in-the-academy-awards-official-gift-bag/3e6i1ekj0 Red carpet scrapped: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2023/mar/13/oscars-fashion-bridal-colours-dominate-as-red-carpet-is-scrapped Oscars farshun: https://www.vanityfair.com/style/photos/2023/03/oscars-2023-red-carpet-all-the-fashion-outfits-and-looks Vanity Fair party farshun: https://www.vogue.com.au/celebrity/news/best-dressed-vanity-fair-oscar-party-2023/image-gallery/34f7804945449cb8851758e6d5f1f432 Lizzo playing Splendour: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/news/lizzo-headlines-splendour-in-the-grass/102093238 Meg White’s drumming: https://www.nme.com/news/music/questlove-joins-social-media-debate-defending-meg-whites-drumming-ability-3413558 Lachlan Markay’s apology: https://twitter.com/lachlan/status/1635773677093675008 Shrinking: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YjHfjQDWl1A&ab_channel=AppleTV I Have Some Questions For You: https://www.hachette.com.au/rebecca-makkai/i-have-some-questions-for-you Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

It’s been another big week for Myf and Zan, in private and public, and we catch up on Bjerth, missing cues on the Rocky Horror stage, and meeting the guy who wrote “I Want It That Way”. It’s also 6 years to the day that Bang On first popped into your podcast feed! Oh yes, we go back to the tapes… We were chatting International Women’s Day then, and still are now. What’s changed in that time? And what are the conversations we’re fed up with having? Owen Wilson is soon to star as a certain painter in an amazing looking movie, in house art critic Myf Warhurst tells you everything you need to know. And Jamie Lee Curtis has captured a feeling, crying out for nanna gigs for those of us who like an early night. With fashion weeks and awards ceremonies allowing for many a catwalk and red carpet, the disappearing of clothing in the name of empowerment and fashion has us thinking. We’re not alone, as Kerri Sackville wonders if men should be chasing that same empowerment through shedding cloth. And we’re banging on about a great Australian series, and a sumptuous memoir from Stanley Tucci. Show notes: Bjork in Perth: https://www.theguardian.com/music/2023/mar/04/bjork-cornucopia-review-an-electrifying-pop-concert-art-installation-and-opening-ceremony-rolled-into-one Zan meets Max Martin: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpeDX-lSV3p/ Lisa Millar responds to abuse: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-03-08/lisa-millar-responds-to-social-media-abuse/102066884 Lucy Smith on IWD: https://www.instagram.com/p/Cpgroi6yEkq/ Strobes in the ‘Sup: https://aunty.goldenplains.com.au/every-thing/stage-lighting/ Owen Wilson in Paint: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ObPQyc6Qsk&ab_channel=IFCFilms Jamie Lee Curtis is our early to bed Queen: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CpeNHOsjRRk/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY%3D Is it time to free the penis? ve-just-about-liberated-the-nipple-is-it-time-to-free-the-penis-20230302-p5covq.html">https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/fashion/we-ve-just-about-liberated-the-nipple-is-it-time-to-free-the-penis-20230302-p5covq.html Stanley Tucci’s Taste: https://www.penguin.com.au/books/taste-9780241501009 Colin From Accounts: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CRMnbfZfoMw&ab_channel=BINGE Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

Myf and Zan are catching up on the week that was, and whether Harry is still doing shoey’s. W Magazine has just unveiled a phenomenal cover shoot with woman of the moment Jennifer Coolidge, as crafted by Directors of the moment “Daniels”. Yep, the people who put together Everything Everywhere All At Once have made a magical world for J Cool and it’s as good as it sounds. Meanwhile the King has Coronation Party anxiety, Ted Lasso is back soon with some more hints at S03, and a long read on the age we think we are is one of our faves in a while. At least since we were 25. And Myf’s been watching the Paul Mescal film Aftersun, while Zan has been loving Zoe Coombs-Marr’s Queerstralia. Show notes: Zan at Harry Styles: https://www.instagram.com/p/CpMMILoSpY3/ Jennifer Coolidge in W Magazine: https://www.wmagazine.com/culture/jennifer-coolidge-daniels-directors-issue-cover-photos King Charles’ Coronation Concert: charles-coronation-adele-spice-girls-no.html">https://www.thecut.com/2023/02/king-charles-coronation-adele-spice-girls-no.html Ted Lasso S03 trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IR9yjn7Lkdg&ab_channel=AppleTV Atlantic article on age: https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/archive/2023/04/subjective-age-how-old-you-feel-difference/673086/ Aftersun: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vXKcWRu8K_U Queerstralia: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/queerstralia Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

We’re back, and 2023 is already as wild as we imagined it would be. Myf and Zan catch up on what’s gone down since we last banged on; notably Myf is now best friends with Jason Donovan. Zan watched Cocaine Bear and lets you know whether it’s worth the ticket, and Harry Styles is continuing the strange and disgusting “tradition” of drinking from his own shoe while in Australia. Whyyyyy? Meanwhile a Tiesto remix of the White Lotus theme is not the only hot goss about our favourite series; has Johnny Knoxville let the location of series 3 slip? And we’re pulling on the Big Red Boots as we watch Cunk on Earth and Fleishman Is In Trouble. Show notes: Cocaine Bear: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DuWEEKeJLMI&ab_channel=UniversalPictures Harry Styles did a shoey: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-64713696 Tiesto’s remix of White Lotus theme: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_S9dtZnOnnM&ab_channel=Ti%C3%ABsto Johnny Knoxville on White Lotus: https://movieweb.com/johnny-knoxville-confirmed-next-the-white-lotus-location/ Voyager to represent Australia at Eurovision: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2023-02-22/voyagers-eurovision-dreams-come-true-australia-picks-first-band/102003432 The Big Red Boot: https://mashable.com/article/mschf-big-red-boots-viral-where-to-buy Fleishman Is In Trouble: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jyBu4xGeH4&ab_channel=FXNetworks Cunk On Earth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hm6AOHq9OL4&ab_channel=BBC Barry Shitpeas & Philomena Cunk discuss Brian Cox’s “Wonders of Life” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TQafqIufnNw&ab_channel=ChrisMerriman Bang Back to us: bangon.podcast@abc.net.au">bangon.podcast@abc.net.au Bang On is an ABC podcast, 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 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.

Myf Warhurst and Zan Rowe are getting ready to get back in the ring and wrap-up your week in art, life, music, faaaarshun and everything in between.