Play It Again

Eat the rich! Samara Weaving! Radio Silence! Hellraiser Sucks! And so much more. We're covering one of modern horror's best franchises, Ready Or Not–a series by Radio Silence and starring so many of the best people ever. Side quests into Ben's emotional connection with Season One of The OC, why Scream 7 is so incredibly disappointing, why Pin Head isn't a real horror villain and so...

This episode is pure chaos–we're talking what fanfiction means to us, the way art consistently spawns more art and about some of the smuttiest media to make it into the mainstream. Let's have a kiki.

Harry Styles, all the time. We're covering Harry's discography and tracking the reaction of one major fangirl–AKA, Housemate Kayleigh. produced by caitlin norris artwork by lo o'hara music by christian zappia additional production by regan dale follow the show on instagram @playitagainpodc

Jono and Sam of Sly Withers talk Caitlin track by track through their new album, To Be Honest. *slight audio issues throughout, just pretend it's not happening* *even the software couldn't contain its excitement* produced by caitlin norris music by christian zappia artwork by lo o'hara additional production by regan dale

We're talking comfort albums: nostalgic, warm, safe and usually a little rogue. Christian and Caitlin share three (plus a few more) of their comfort records, covering everything from Billy Joel to Ireland's Little Green Cars. Tune in for Paramore lore, a revisiting of Pinegrove, a dabble in Jack Johnson's history as well as a brief foray into Blondshell's sophomore record. produced...

Annalise returns! And we're talking all things About Yesterday, industry sexism & two great bands from the 90s. produced by caitlin norris music by christian zappia additional production by regan dale artwork by lo o'hara

Rebecca Black, Shaytards and Cimorelli. Do you know any of these names? Housemate Kayleigh does–in fact, she was boots on the ground for one unforgettable era of Youtube. When the platform was the wild west and children recorded songs about Chinese food (yeah, not good) and rife with acapella, Housemate Kayleigh watched avidly from the sidelines. Learn about the now extinct Ark Music Factory and m...

Mike is digging into some Laneway Lore, uncovering the major festivals humble beginnings and massive level ups. Caitlin and Mike review the 2026 festival line up while touching on the ever-changing tides of popular music, Laneway's ability to book 'the next big thing,' and why you should always listen to music, even if you think you're probably not gonna like it. Listen for rambles...

total tommy can rage. Hitting the road with Blondshell for her Australian tour and already putting the final touches on her second album, Jess Holt is pretty much unstoppable. From organising a female/non-binary lead festival to writing over 60 songs for her debut record, Jess talks recording in London, managing full time work while being a legitimate rockstar and the power of a young Avril Lavign...

We're kicking of 2026 with a highly factual recount of the Black Christmas Trilogy–or is it a series of reboots? Requels? We're not sure, but we watched them all. Ben gives Caitlin a brief history of horror filmmaking and we finish with a live reaction to the Scream 7 trailer. produced by Caitlin Norris music by Christian Zappia artwork by Lo O'Hara special thanks to Ben Cocks

Caitlin gathers the Play It Again family to drop their top five discoveries from this past year. From vampire classics like True Blood and Buffy, to Australian scene dominators The Belair Lip Bombs and Radium Dolls, we're covering a helluva lot. Starz's Sweetpea, HBO's Heated Rivalry and the many iterations of Dexter, PTA's One Battle After Another, Post Animal, David Lynch, Ichick...

Degrassi is one of the longest running tv shows in history, and Jocelyn Claybourne IS The Degrassi Kid. From tweeting actors from the show as a teen to starring in the Degrassi documentary (alongside Drake and other normal stuff) to becoming the number one Degrassi show historian, Jocelyn recounts their friendship with actor Annie Clark & the creator of the show Linda Schuyler –who hosted thei...

Gatlin just released her debut album–and she's sieving through the past to bring it to life. Emphatic, bold and heartbreaking, 'The Eldest Daughter' reflects Gatlin's experience of reckoning with faith, sexuality and family. This album is truly incredible, and Gatlin is cool as hell. Listen to our conversation to learn about her childhood (alligators), chosen family and the process...

Suzi is doing it all herself–literally. Her DEBUT full-length record 'Patchwork' is out now, and Suzi has been celebrating with a full band Australian tour. Self-managed, highly driven and deeply vulnerable, Suzi details the work behind the album and shares the experiences that informed her latest release.

Ben returns to talk three of the BEST Paul Thomas Anderson films from the late 90s. Banger after banger; and we only get sidetracked a little bit into the Scream franchise and our definitive rankings–important information for all. If you haven't dived into PTA's catalogue, this is your cue to do so. CW: sexual assault, drug use, nudity, pornography, mental illness, family death, homophobia...

Experimental indie-folk artist and all around highly creative, kind and interesting Kiara Flanigan (Oakabella Mae) joins the show to cover one of their ultimate favourites: Little Simz. Caitlin shares her love of Gigi Perez, and Kiara shares their single 'Pearly Gates', as well as myriad insightful takes and vulnerable discussions about queerness, ADHD, feminism, the importance of moderation and t...

After a brief foray into the tales of Amy's recent gig supporting Eliza & The Delusionals and a slightly longer rant about the challenges of breaking out of Australia globally without relocating, we dive into the fan favourite 2013 metal-core/pop punk hall of fame-r that is Tonight Alive's 'The Other Side'. The The Sydney five turned four piece broke out onto the scene with the...

Is Lana Del Rey crafting classical-esque compositions or repeating the same melodic ethos ad nauseam? Music Enthusiast Craig provides context to the connection so many feel with Lana, and convinces Caitlin to give her own connection with Miss Del Ray a deeper chance. Through her evolving sound, consistent thematic exploration and precisely sculpted persona, we're finding new ways to appreciate...

Lily & Grace Richardson join the show to talk all things CLEWS : their new single and upcoming album, the changing tides of content creation, learning to surrender and A WHOLE LOTTA LOVE, BABY. If you want to find out why Grace is the next CharliXCX and what has inspired the glowing sentimentalism in CLEWS' 'You're So Mine' and beyond, you're in for a treat. produced and ed...

Housemate Kayleigh has broken free of prison for one very important reason: Angela Baker. We're giving a spoiler FULL review (when there's enough plot to warrant so) of the cult classic turned Pamela Springsteen fiasco that is Sleepaway Camp. We're covering the first three instalments in this iconic (?) series, and frankly that is more than enough. cw: violent sexual assault, murder, blood and gor...

Billy Ayers joins the show to talk all things 'Holding On', his fervent debut record and one of Caitlin's favourite albums of 2025. From Alabama to Nashville, Billy! embraces his southern roots while leaning wholeheartedly into an at once gritty yet pristine journey through doubt, loss and letting go. We're talking cowbells, and why they make every song better, Billy's admirabl...

Pearl is murderously horny and we are here for it. Ben and Caitlin dig into the horror trilogy known as the MaXXXine films by Ti West and starring Mia Goth, unpacking all of the sex, scarecrows and influences along the way. From X's progressive lens over 70s adult film culture to Pearl's war-time pandemic fuelled isolation and MaXXXine's foray into real-life crime, we're looking at...

CW: this discussion includes album related topics such as sexual assault, religious trauma, murder, cannibalism, non consensual drugging & childhood abuse. Siobhan Cotchin returns to discuss the immersive masterpiece that is Ethel Cain's 'Preacher's Daughter.' The concept album to end all concept albums, Siobhan walks Caitlin through the story of Ethel, unearthing characters, p...

Caitlin and Amy go track by track through the 4-time Grammy Award winning album 'Golden Hour', created by one of Country Music's most subversive and openly defiant exports. Kacey Musgraves never sacrifices her integrity and has firmly solidified herself as one of the industry's most authentic acts. Her seminal album is full of lush soundscapes, clichéd lyrics that somehow sound lik...

From DC to LA, Brookelen is finding herself amongst a myriad of creatives, seeking inspiration in live shows, sobriety, reflection and experimentation. A violinist turned shoegaze auteur, Brookelen weaves classical influences into her dark, dreamy and oft times heavy amalgamation of style. Unexpected and moving, Brookelen's music is a reflection of her own vulnerability and widespread influences....