Bang On

It's our last episode for a while, and we're sliving with unhinged energy. We'll wrap the big events of the week and year - yep, we're winding up with our big "Year in Review". Get ready to be reminded of all the cooked and wonderful things that happened in 2024. From the Willy Wonka Experience to Baz Lurhmann's unfiltered street chat, the powerful spectacle of the MONA Ladies Lounge case to Troye Sivan's bottomless bowl. Relive it all with us.
As we step back from hot takes and embrace a bit of "me time", we asked you what you're making time for in 2025, and we'll share some of our favourite messages. And we wouldn't leave you without some juicy bang ons! A couple of wonderful watches, and a book that might just help you switch off as well.
Bang On wouldn't be possible without an array of Bang Babes, Bang Boys, and one Bang Man; some brilliant producer brains. Many thanks to Kyran Nicholson, James Findlay, Cassie Walker, Corynne Tait, Caitlin Nienaber, Gabrielle Burke, Liza Perkovic, and Ryan Egan.
Bang Fam, we wouldn't exist without your support, feedback, love, and community. Thank you for listening to Bang On over the past (almost) 8 years. Thank you for your emails, DMs, and crop dusting of "Bang Fam" out in the wild. We are so grateful, and so emo about you. We love you heaps! Thank you for everything. x
Warning: This episode contains strong language.
The Comedian for sale: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-18/how-a-viral-duct-taped-banana-came-to-be-worth-1-million/104614148
Beyoncé halftime show: https://variety.com/2024/music/news/beyonce-nfl-halftime-show-netflix-christmas-game-1236212814/
The Last Showgirl: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZDs_lLGrTU
The viral "age gap" article: https://www.thecut.com/article/age-gap-relationships-marriage-younger-women-older-man.html#comments
Ideal film running time: https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/apr/29/ideal-movie-running-time-is-92-minutes-poll-claims
Willy Wonka Experience: https://www.thecut.com/article/willy-wonka-experience-glasgow-fyre-fest.html
MONA Ladies Lounge: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-09-27/mona-ladies-lounge-decision-tascat-supreme-court-decision/104403720
Baz on the streets: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-05-31/baz-luhrmann-tiktok-god-worthy/103920448
Troye's bottomless bowl: https://www.buzzfeed.com/mychalthompson/troye-sivan-bottomless-bowl-reactions
Moo Deng: https://www.pedestrian.tv/entertainment/moo-deng-livestream/
Pesto: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cp3w4nld5e3o
Ballarat homework: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81764579
Trace podcast on Greg Lynn: https://www.abc.net.au/listen/programs/abc-news-daily/the-trial-of-campsite-murderer-greg-lynn/104026272
Martha: https://www.netflix.com/au/title/81479059
How to Do Nothing: https://www.blackincbooks.com.au/books/how-do-nothing
Somebody Somewhere: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ompmd8tGRh0
Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/
Bang Back to us: [email protected]
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Wurundjeri and Awabakal 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.

Fill your cup with our annual reccos from the Bang Fam. Yep, the answering machine is choccas and we're ready to dive into some of the best stuff you've been reading, looking at, and listening to.
Plus we check in with some beloved members of the Bang Fam for a catch up. You'll hear from the saltiest Bang Fammer Jennine, as well as James who banged back in a van the last time we spoke (and went on to find true love). And we'll check in with wonderful Suzie in London, seizing life for everything it's got.
We'll wrap the week that was too, and maybe get a bit emo from some of the messages you've sent. One more episode to go after this one, before we Bang Off for a bit. Join us for a fun one in your feed next week, and one last Bang On Live in Ballarat that Saturday. It's gonna be one for the ages.
Beyonce dominates Grammys: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/grammy-awards-nominees-beyonce-taylor-swift-2025/104580528
Megan Fox: https://www.elle.com.au/culture/celebrity/megan-fox-pregnant-machine-gun-kelly/
Bridget Jones 4: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DhAcAgULwYY&ab_channel=Peacock
The Traitors: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P3rqVPKOKfQ&ab_channel=Peacock
Big Boys: https://iview.abc.net.au/show/big-boys
‘Black Witness’ by Amy McQuire: https://www.uqp.com.au/books/black-witness
‘Before the Coffee Gets Cold’ by Toshikazu Kawaguchi: https://www.panmacmillan.com/blogs/literary/before-the-coffee-gets-cold-guide
Doc: https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/tv-series/doc
Josh Neille on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/joshneille11/
‘West With Giraffes’ by Lynda Rutledge: https://www.lyndarutledge.com/disc.htm
‘Straight Up’ by Ruby Tui: https://www.allenandunwin.com/browse/book/Ruby-Tui-Straight-Up-9781991006141/
Tough Guy Book Club: https://www.toughguybookclub.com/
Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/
Bang Back to us: [email protected]
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri 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.

Breaking bang, we've got a little life update for our beloved Bang Fam. The only thing certain in life is change, and there are some changes happening with Bang On. But we've got some fun planned too. We'll explain it all here. Bang Fam 4 Eva. x
Bang Back to us: [email protected]
Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri 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.

We're a US election free zone in this week's episode, so if you want a brain bath and a some silly duffa chat we are - as always - here if you need.
And it's a huge week cos we think Beyoncé is Bang Fam?! Is she sending us messages via her Beylloween posts? Closer to home, an obituary has nailed it, and a questionable survey has us chatting interior design. Live, Laugh, Love.
Moschino have backed up their baguette bag with a celery clutch and all we can say is TAKE OUR MONEY. And we're celebrating the life and legacy of the late great Quincy Jones.
Vegemite museum: https://cyrilcallisterfoundation.org/museum/
Beywatch: https://www.instagram.com/beyonce/p/DB-14k-RTqu/?img_index=8
Jennifer Ann Kelly obit: https://www.independent.co.uk/life-style/son-mother-obituary-death-tribute-b2642225.html
Outdated home decor: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14038839/home-decor-icks-gen-z.html
Letting the Gen Z colleague write the marketing script: https://www.tiktok.com/@ayrshireblinds/video/7415270054863932705?lang=en
Red flags in dating: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/05/date-space-astronauts-toilet-paper-olivia-rodrigo-elon-musk-jeff-bezos
Celery clutch: https://www.delicious.com.au/entertaining/style-trends/article/moschino-fashion-label-introduces-bread-celery-shaped-handbags/y8kea5yi?r=entertaining
Rivals: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iSQhpZX6PBk
Quincy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT7gn6nhsAc
Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/
Bang Back to us: [email protected]
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal, Turrbal and Wurundjeri 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.

It's Halloween and we're ghoulishly making our way through the week that was. Myf's been in the presence of The Mescal, while Zan has been singing Khe Sanh with her dad. Janelle Monae is ET and we're patiently awaiting what Heidi Klum will unveil.
One of the most viral videos of the week has us chatting too; Saoirse Ronan is all of us in that moment on Graham Norton's couch, trying to explain the realities women face to a bunch of nice guys. Mama Tina has a memoir, The Bear is The Boss, and Lily Allen is making more coin from her feet than her music. We'll unpack it all.
Myf's brought in some truly heinous farshun for the holiday, and we're banging on about a great Aussie film and an excellent longread on Netflix.
Janelle Monae as ET: https://ew.com/janelle-monae-halloween-costume-et-jennifer-hudson-show-8737177
Saoirse Ronan: https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/29/chatshow-saoirse-ronan-graham-norton-women
Tina Knowles book: https://tinaknowlesbook.com/
Lily Allen: https://x.com/lilyallen/status/1849803776753893639
Jeremy Allen White as Springsteen: https://pitchfork.com/news/jeremy-allen-white-is-bruce-springsteen-in-first-look-at-new-deliver-me-from-nowhere-biopic/
Reptile sneaker: https://www.highsnobiety.com/p/balenciaga-reptile-sneaker/
Ballarat homework - Hot Frosty: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dmi794YO-0w
Audrey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pgMNlAC6Gjw
How Everyone Got Lost in Netflix's Endless Library: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/07/magazine/netflix-library-viewer-numbers.html
Podcast version: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/27/podcasts/the-daily/netflix-library.html?smid=url-share
Bang On Live in Ballarat: https://comedy.com.au/tour/bang-on-live-with-myf-warhurst-zan-rowe/
Bang Back to us: [email protected]
Bang On is an ABC podcast, produced by Double J. It is recorded on the lands of the Gadigal and Wurundjeri 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.