Girl in Red Called 'Say Anything' an "Old Movie"

Girl in Red Called 'Say Anything' an "Old Movie"

From Weirder Together with Ben Lee and Ione Skye by Ben Lee

July 13, 2026 · 35 min

About this episode

Ben and Ione discuss music, personal experiences, and cultural events while reflecting on the intersection of queer culture and Catholicism.

This week: Ben drives five hours to the Snowy Mountains with 17-year-olds, visits the Yarrangobilly Caves — and completely freezes when the punk rock tour guide turns off the lights and says "if anyone here is a singer, this is your moment." We also get into: Ione discovering Girl in Red wrote a song called "Say Anything" named after her iconic film, but describes it as "an old movie your mom showed you." The night at the Unholy Playhouse — a historic Sydney church turned queer performance venue — and why Catholicism and queer nightlife were always going to end up together. The Otherworld Zine Fair in Glebe, including the "Hotness Review: 80s Australian Newsreaders" zine. King Street Crawl — why it might be the most important day on the Australian music calendar. Tropical Fuckstorm live at the Enmore Theatre, Zia from the Dandy Warhols, and why Gareth Liddiard is the best songwriter in Australia. Ben's Japan tour announcement — Tokyo and Osaka shows on sale now, with Shonen Knife on the Osaka bill. Plus: Ione working on a secret project with John Goodman, and how they resolved a morning fight at the Marrickville markets while Ione's mum…

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Host: Ben Lee

Guest: Ione Skye

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Organizations: Tropical Fuckstorm, Dandy Warhols

Books & works: Say Anything

Places: Snowy Mountains, Yarrangobilly Caves, Sydney, Glebe, Marrickville, Tokyo, Osaka

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