Welcome to episode 7 of Besties, That’s Iconic with Elle Savage and Laurence Driscoll. In this week’s episode we’re travelling in a giant silver bus back to 1994 and the release of two iconic Australian films, The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert and Muriel’s Wedding. We discuss the cultural impact of these two films, the moments that moved us, and the legacy that they have left behind in their fabulous wake.

Come with us to Porpoise Spit, via the outback, besties! Someone bring along the ABBA mix tape!

A little clarification besties, in this episode Laurence mentions that June Marie Bennett, who played Shirl in Priscilla, is still alive. Unfortunately she passed away in 2024. We apologise for the mistake.

A little news from us! Gay for Pay Cheque is Laurence’s ICONIC new comedy show, and he’ll be performing it at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in March and April AND at the Sydney Comedy Festival in May. Book your tickets now via the links below.

Melbourne: https://www.comedyfestival.com.au/browse-shows/gay-for-pay-cheque

Sydney: https://www.sydneycomedyfest.com.au/event/laurence-driscoll-gay-for-pay-cheque/

Please note that this episode includes discussions of bullying and suicide. If you or someone you know is experiencing violence or abuse, please contact 1800 RESPECT on 1800 737 732 or visit https://1800respect.org.au

For 24 hour crisis support please contact Lifeline Australia on 13 11 14 or chat via their website https://www.lifeline.org.au or 13 YARN to talk to an Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander Crisis Supporter https://www.13yarn.org.au

This episode was written and recorded by Elle Savage https://www.instagram.com/elleissavage/ and Laurence Driscoll https://www.instagram.com/lozdrizcomedy/

Edited by Laurence Driscoll.

Theme music by Matt Welch https://mattwelchmusician.com

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