The Zoomers have discovered Kate Bush and while everyone Gen X and older cries “where have you been?!”, we’re revelling in the celebration of one of music’s great icons.

The ruling for the Johnny Depp v Amber Heard defamation trial has just been handed down, and we debrief on what it all means. And the internet is shook by the news that Swedish people don’t feed their guests? Myf and Zan are here to investigate.

It’s a big week for powerful blokes punching down too, with Ricky Gervais the latest to go in with transphobic jokes. Sigh. In happier Netflix news, Borgen is back, and we’re chatting about the side hustle, and what happens when you monetise your hobbies.

And we’re banging on about two great new TV shows: Somebody, Somewhere, and Gaslit. 

Show notes:

Gen Z discovers Kate Bush: https://www.vogue.com/article/kate-bush-stranger-things-gen-z-discovery

The verdict: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-02/verdict-delivered-johnny-depp-amber-heard-trial/101115246

Swedengate: https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-06-01/swedengate-food-culture-and-social-expectations/101118212

How the side hustle ate the hobby: https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/may/30/i-havent-eaten-jam-since-how-the-side-hustle-ate-the-hobby

Ricky Gervais: https://www.smh.com.au/culture/tv-and-radio/ricky-gervais-should-start-identifying-as-a-comedian-who-writes-new-jokes-20220530-p5apls.html

Borgen returns: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/05/26/arts/television/borgen-greenland.html

Take 5 on TV: https://www.abc.net.au/doublej/music-reads/music-news/take-5-tv-show-abc-zan-rowe-podcast-double-j-triple-j/13898754

Who Do You Think You Are? https://www.sbs.com.au/guide/article/2022/05/24/justin-hodges-simon-baker-sandra-sully-join-new-season-who-do-you-think-you-are

Somebody Somewhere: https://www.hbo.com/somebody-somewhere

Gaslit: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fBbl2V7eHYg

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