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We’re just past the halfway mark of 2025, so it’s time to check in.   Hannah and Bev share their picks for the best TV and internet moments of the year so far and narrow in on the overall vibes.  Is it the year of the billionaire? Is it the year of chaos and class warfare?  And what keeps us cosy, sane and chuffed amongst it all?   Get in touch: Share your pop culture picks of the year – write or send a voice memo to stopeverything@abc.net.au [stopeverything@abc.net.au] Show notes:  Hacks cast on season 4 [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-16/hacks-jean-smart-hannah-einbinder-series-four-robby-hoffman/105179338 ]The ‘Twinnies Magic’ of Paula and Bridgette Powers [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2021-04-19/twinnies-wildlife-rescue-twins-paula-and-bridgette-powers/100041948 ]Moo Deng celebrates her first birthday [https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-07-10/thailand-moo-deng-turns-one/105518762 ]

TV's favourite tormented chef, Carmy Berzatto, and his crew of lovable but dysfunctional chefs are back on your screens with season 4 of FX's The Bear. Hannah and Bev talk through whether this new season turns the page on their frustrations with season 3, and what they'd like to see on the menu for season 5, which has already been confirmed. And who's on Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's triple j Hottest 100 of Australian songs ballot? Or maybe more importantly, who isn't? This ep contains minor spoilers for The Bear, s4. Get in touch: Share your pop culture takes! Write or send a voice note to stopeverything@abc.net.au [stopeverything@abc.net.au] Show notes: Hottest 100 of Australian songs: https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100 [https://www.abc.net.au/triplej/countdown/hottest100]

Pedro Pascal is on the cover of Vanity Fair and from the sounds of the profile written by Karen Valby, he really is a very good hang. Get in touch: Tell us what you're chuffed about. Write or send a voice note to stopeverything@abc.net.au Show notes: Everyone wants a piece of Pedro Pascal https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/pedro-pascal-cover-story?srsltid=AfmBOooLKxDkMe7DmEhAF2Jl5eZfeqC6TQoQh3xRwBT5nlegoM7gDkTd [https://www.vanityfair.com/hollywood/story/pedro-pascal-cover-story?srsltid=AfmBOooLKxDkMe7DmEhAF2Jl5eZfeqC6TQoQh3xRwBT5nlegoM7gDkTd]

Netflix's Squid Game is back for its final season. How does one of the biggest shows in the world land its ending? (There are some minor spoilers in this episode) Then Hannah and Bev take a sidebar on Jeff Bezos and Lauren Sanchez's star-studded 'wedding of the century' in Venice. Who was there and what do they think of that wedding invitation design?

If you're looking for sex positive TV that gets real about life and relationships — check out Dying for Sex, starring Michelle Williams and Jenny Slate, about a woman's journey of sexual exploration following a terminal cancer diagnosis. After talking about Materialists last week, Hannah and Bev are curious about TV that delves into what happens after rom-com happy endings and have landed on two totally engrossing picks: Dying for Sex and Couples Therapy.