Secrets of the Underworld
Secrets of the Underworld features Neil 'The Muscle' Cummins, a notorious Sydney hard man who spent 15 years working the doors of the city's most prestigious nightclubs, managing the streets for the Kings of the Cross, and watching the backs of some of Sydney's most famous and infamous underworld identities. The podcast offers an insightful and real look into the Sydney Underworld and the real Kings Cross between 1998 and 2013. It is not for the faint of heart.
Episodes
"I Lived 31 Years as a Woman… Then I Finally Became Myself | Tayden Johnson"
What does it feel like to spend 31 years living a life that never truly felt like your own? In this powerful episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil "The Muscle" Cummins sits down with Tayden Johnson, who shares his deeply personal journey of transitioning from female to male. Taiten speaks openly about growing up in a small country town, coming out as gay before later realising he was transgen
Surviving the Unthinkable | Molly May's Story
Trigger Warning This episode contains discussions of: Child sexual abuse Sexual assault and rape Domestic and family violence Trauma and its long-term impacts Adult themes and explicit sexual content Some listeners may find this content distressing. From the age of just four, Molly May's childhood was marked by abuse, trauma and silence. In this deeply personal conversation, she speaks publicly
Organised Crime, Dead Bodies and the Cost of the Job
Former detective Mick Suesskow takes us inside the world of organised crime, from Western Sydney street work to Asian crime syndicates, illegal firearms, drug labs, bikie shootings and homicide investigations. But behind the big arrests and high-risk jobs is the toll it took, the trauma, the drinking, and the moments that stayed with him long after the shift ended.See omnystudio.com/listener for p
The Mafia Princess: Life as the Daughter of a Mob Boss
Rita grew up with secrets, fear and a father who lived two very different lives — gentle and loving one moment, feared and powerful the next. In this episode, she opens up about witnessing violence as a child, discovering who her father really was, and how she turned trauma into healing.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Mormon Mum Who Became a Porn Star - Aubrey Black
Aubrey Black was raised Mormon, bullied at school, and became a young single mum — but no one could have predicted where her life would end up. In this unfiltered episode, Aubrey opens up about entering the adult industry in her late thirties, making serious money, dealing with stalkers, protecting her family, and why the comeback might be bigger than anything she’s done beforeSee omny
“They Took A Swing At Me — So I Swung Back”
In this powerful episode, Antoinette Lattouf reveals the personal toll of her ABC battle, the panic attacks, death threats, courtroom gamble, and the moment she finally won.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Cricketer Turned Porn Star
He was a country kid with a cricket career ahead of him until one violent night changed everything. After a brutal assault left him with brain bleeds, PTSD and a body he had to rebuild from scratch, Mr Ink turned pain into armour. What followed was a life no one saw coming: gym obsession, adult films, OnlyFans controversy, public fallout with Bonnie Blue, and a reputation that followed him e
The Crime Scene Cleaner
Former crime-scene cleaner Donna reveals what happens after the police leave from blood-soaked murder scenes and decomposed bodies to meth labs, hoarder homes and the cases she can never forget. She shares the confronting reality of making a scene safe again, the strange encounters that still haunt her, and the heartbreaking regret that changed the way she saw her work forever.See omnystudio.com/l
Alex K's Music Saved My Life
Content warning: This episode discusses suicide, mental health struggles and traumatic injury. Please seek support if these topics raise concerns for you. In this deeply personal episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil “The Muscle” Cummins sits down with Trent, who shares how a devastating childhood accident, family breakdown and years of mental health struggles pushed him into some
From Broccoli Farms to OnlyFans | Ruby Ray
She left Ireland with a one-way ticket, picked broccoli in rural Queensland, wore a pink hard hat in traffic control — and somewhere between the farm and the city, found herself standing in a Brisbane strip club on her first night, walking out three grand richer. From topless waitressing at bucks parties to building an OnlyFans following from scratch, Ruby is refreshingly honest about the in
Weapon: Chaos Was Always the Plan | Chloe Chaos
Before she was a WBC champion throwing punches on the world stage, Chloe Chaos was a shaved-head kid from Melbourne's outer north — taekwondo champion, angry at a world she couldn't make sense of and carrying a grief no twelve-year-old should ever know. In this raw and wide-ranging conversation, Neil sits down with the professional boxer and all-round firecracker to unpack the story behind t
Smiley Riley: See You on the Other Side | Eslana Lower
Content Warning: This episode contains discussions of child sexual abuse, grooming, domestic violence, suicide, and the loss of a child. Listener discretion is advised. Eslana Lower has rebuilt herself from the ground up - more than once. Raised in housing commission poverty, subjected to abuse and neglect from the age of five, she left home at fifteen with nothing and spent years forging herself
The Coffin Confessor: What the Dead Left Unsaid | Bill Edgar
He grew up in Broadmeadows, survived abuse, lived on the streets as a teenager, and ended up in Boggo Road Prison at seventeen — and somehow came out the other side as one of Australia's most unique entrepreneurs. Bill Edgar is the man they call The Coffin Confessor. For a fee, he'll crash your funeral and read the message you were too scared to deliver in life. But that's just one chapter i
Uncle Jimmy: 30 Clubs, One Legend | Jimmy Ozturk
He came from Turkey with a background in boxing, martial arts and fashion modelling. He ended up on the Gold Coast — and for the next four decades, Jimmy Ozturk became the face of its nightlife. Working across more than 30 venues as a promotion manager — from Penthouse to Rose and Crown, Bourbon Bar, Crazy Horse, Players and 21 years at Hollywood Showgirls — Jimmy built a reputat
Sex & Disability: The World Nobody Talks About | Saurora Grace [Part 2]
Saurora is back — and this time, nothing is off limits. In part two, Neil and Saurora go deeper into the world of disability sexuality: carers in the room, clients on the edge of suicide, and the kinks and fetishes that most people wouldn't even know existed. She opens up about losing her father just weeks before this conversation, the bullies from school now sliding into her DMs, and why he
Sex & Disability: The World Nobody Talks About | Saurora Grace [Part 1]
She's worked with clients on ventilators. She's been briefed by mothers before sessions begin. And she believes disabled people have the same sexual needs, fantasies and rights as everyone else - they're just never allowed to say it. Saurora is a sex worker, sexologist, and fierce advocate for disability sexuality. In this episode she takes us inside her work: the practical realities of intimacy w
No Way Out: Inside the Circle of Hope | Amanda Householder
Amanda Householder grew up inside the troubled teen industry — not as a student, but as the daughter of its operators. Her parents ran Circle of Hope Girls Ranch in rural Missouri, a facility that used religion, forced labour, isolation and physical abuse to control the young women in their care. Amanda takes us from her earliest memories of life inside faith-based group homes, to the moment
Drugged by the Man I Trusted | Zoe Watts
*Content warning: This episode contains detailed discussion of domestic violence, sexual assault and coercive control.* For sixteen years, Zoe lived with a man she believed was troubled but trying — a husband who attended church, raised a family and told her his mental health was to blame for his behaviour. Behind closed doors, the abuse was relentless: physical, psychological, financial and
No One Protected Me: Inside Epstein's World | Marina Lacerda [Part 2]
Marina Lacerda returns to finish her story — and this time, she goes deeper. In this second conversation, Neil and Marina explore the psychological grip Jeffrey Epstein held over his victims, the chilling way he wielded power and control and how Marina's childhood trauma shaped her ability to survive what others couldn't fully comprehend. She opens up about the abusive marriage she stayed in
No One Protected Me: Inside Epstein's World | Marina Lacerda [Part 1]
Marina Lacerda arrived in New York from Brazil as a child, hoping for a better life with her mother. Instead, she found herself trapped in years of abuse at home — and then, at just 13 years old, was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein. In part one of this conversation, Marina shares how her traumatic upbringing made her vulnerable to exploitation, how Epstein groomed her and used her to recruit o
The Man Behind the Door | Neil Cummins
Neil Cummins has spent his career standing between the public and Sydney's underworld — but this time, he's the one in the hot seat. In a rare role reversal, Neil opens up to his producer about the doors he worked, the people he protected, and the world he left behind. From his first gig running security,to becoming John Ibrahim's most trusted man, Neil pulls back the curtain on what it real
Stalked for Three Years: The Woman Who Wouldn't Stop | Nicole Madigan
Freelance journalist Nicole had no idea that a chance encounter at a kids' footy catch-up would upend her life for the next three years. A brief, strange interaction with a woman at the sidelines seemed harmless enough — until the messages started. What began with a vulgar Facebook message quickly escalated into relentless contact across every platform Nicole used. In this episode, Neil spea
Lights and Sirens: The Cost of the Uniform | Marissa Rose [Part 2]
Marissa Rose has spent 14 years as a paramedic — chased out of houses, holding arterial bleeds with her bare hands and sent alone to crashes in the middle of nowhere on her first day on the job. But long before the ambulance, she was a little girl making tea at four years old, hands shaking, never knowing if it would be good enough. In Part 2, the conversation goes to the darkest places: the
Lights and Sirens: The Cost of the Uniform | Marissa Rose [Part 1]
Marissa Rose has spent 14 years as a paramedic — chased out of houses, holding arterial bleeds with her bare hands and sent alone to crashes in the middle of nowhere on her first day on the job. But long before the ambulance, she was a little girl making tea at four years old, hands shaking, never knowing if it would be good enough. In Part 1, Neil traces the line from a traumatic, abusive c
Suit by Day, Kingpin by Night | Chris Allchin
Chris Alchin grew up in Western Sydney with big ambitions and a double life. By day, he was breaking records in real estate. Behind the scenes, he was deep in a world of bikie clubs, drug trafficking and serious violence — a world that eventually caught up with him. In this episode, Chris gives Neil an exclusive account of how a kid from Penrith with a strict father and a restless streak end
Built Different: From Boxing to Burgers | Jimmy Judge
Jimmy Judge went from an angry kid in Townsville to Australian amateur boxing champion — then walked away from it all. Now he's a professional food challenge competitor with a growing online following, and he's about to step back into the ring. Neil sits down with Jimmy to trace the full journey: a childhood shaped by his mum leaving when he was 11, boxing saving him from himself, winning th
DCM: The Club That Changed Everything | DCM Reunion
DCM. If you know, you know. For those who came of age on Oxford Street in the 90s and 2000s, the name alone brings it all back — the darkness at the top of those stairs, the lasers cutting through the smoke, the bass you felt before you even got through the door. Neil sits down with two of DCM's own — a veteran doorman and a DJ who played the room in its prime — to dig into what
My Mother the Psychopath: 48 Years of Poison | Karen Teasdale
Karen Teasdale grew up in a small village outside Newcastle, raised by a mother with what psychiatrists would later confirm was a psychopathic brain. From the age of four, Karen was beaten with a leather belt, isolated from friends, poisoned, and gaslit so relentlessly she lost all faith in herself. It went on for 48 years. In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with Karen to
Recruited at Sixteen: A Jeffrey Epstein Survivor Speaks Out | Haley Robson
Haley Robson was sixteen years old when she was recruited into Jeffrey Epstein's orbit — approached at a beach resort by a classmate and driven to his Palm Beach mansion under the pretence of a $200 massage. What followed was two years of sexual abuse, coercion and psychological manipulation that would shape the course of her life. In this episode, Neil speaks with Haley about growing up in
She Called Herself Trouble | Megan
Megan grew up in Adelaide not caring much about school, not fitting in, and not following the rules — and she never really started. After a drug dealer boyfriend introduced her to a life where everything was paid for, she found her own way to keep it that way. What followed was a decade-long journey through Sydney's most notorious venues — massage parlours, brothels, strip clubs &mdash
The Girl They Couldn't Break | Suzanne Salloum
Suzanne Salloum grew up the youngest of ten children in Mount Druitt, Western Sydney — the only Lebanese girl in her school, navigating relentless racism, cultural isolation and the weight of an immigrant family finding its footing in Australia. What followed was a life lived defiantly in spaces that didn't want her — she did it anyway. In this episode, Suzanne opens up to Neil ab
332 Days: Held Hostage by Somali Pirates | Pralav Dhyani
In April 2010, 21-year-old Pralav Dhyani was four months into his first voyage as a trainee deck officer when Somali pirates boarded his vessel. What followed was 332 days held hostage off the coast of Somalia — no contact with family, dwindling food and water, guns pointed at his head, and the devastating loss of a crewmate who didn't make it home. Pralav takes Neil inside the moment the sh
The Fans vs. Neil | Angela & Costa
In this special episode, competition winners Angela and Costa turn the tables on Neil — putting him in the hot seat with questions that cover 20 years of life in the shadows. From his first security job chasing shoplifters at Westfield Miranda to walking beside one of Sydney's most feared men, Neil opens up about the highs, the loyalties, and the cost of it all. He talks about what it was li
The Destroyer Takes Over | Desley Robinson
She came from a small mining town with big dreams, a stubborn streak, and a whole lot of anger to burn. Desley "The Destroyer" Robinson was told girls don't box — so naturally, she went and became a two-time IBF/WBO World Middleweight Champion. In this episode, Neil sits down with Desley for a full-circle conversation that covers everything: growing up in Moranbah chasing athletics dreams sh
More Than a Service: Tours, Menus & NDAs | Bondi Brat
In this episode, Neil sits down with Bondi Brat, the social media personality and OnlyFans creator known for her sharp humour and even sharper commentary on the adult industry. What starts as a chat about content creation quickly becomes something far deeper. Bondi Brat opens up about growing up in Melbourne's southeastern suburbs, dropping out of school, getting kicked out of home as a teenager a
From Brighton to Beyoncé | Russel Small
Neil sits down face-to-face with Russell Small — the Brighton-born DJ and producer whose fingerprints are all over some of dance music's biggest moments. From growing up with undiagnosed ADHD to Grammy nominations and co-producing tracks that hit number one in 19 countries (including a little something for Beyoncé), Russell's story is as raw as it is remarkable. In this one, they get
REWIND: The Day the Engine Caught Fire | Jamie Hull
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jamie's story. Imagine jumping from a burning plane, knowing it’s your only chance to survive. At 32, while serving in the armed forces, Jamie Hull faced this exact nightmare. He suffered life-threatening burns over 63% of his body and spent two years in the hospital recovering. In this episode, we dive into his incredible story o
The Vampire of Paris: Inside the Mind of a Cannibal | Nicolas Claux
TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions of murder, cannibalism, and disturbing psychological themes. Some listeners may find the content confronting or distressing. Listener discretion is strongly advised. In this chilling episode of Secrets of the Underworld, host Neil Cummins sits down with French cannibal and convicted killer Nicolas Claux — a man whose crimes shocked E
REWIND: More Than a Face | Amit Ghose
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Andrew's story. Neil sits down with Andrew, a former uni student turned mushroom dealer turned stand-up comic. They chat about growing up, selling drugs, getting arrested, and doing time — plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. From public vs private prisons to performing behind bars, this raw and revealing convo is f
Green Eyes: Inside Ultrabeat’s Rise | Ian Redman
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil Cummins sits down with Liverpool dance music pioneer Ian Redman, the driving force behind chart-smashing act Ultrabeat. From a dyslexic class clown in Crosby with a Sony Walkman glued to his ear, to headlining clubs at just 15 years old, Ian’s story is pure graft, hustle and Scouse belief. He opens up about sneaking into the DJ booth at The
REWIND: Jokes from a Jail Cell | Andrew Hamilton
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Andrew's story. Neil sits down with Andrew, a former uni student turned mushroom dealer turned stand-up comic. They chat about growing up, selling drugs, getting arrested, and doing time — plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. From public vs private prisons to performing behind bars, this raw and revealing convo is f
The Day My Mother Became a Killer | Colby Ryan
In this harrowing episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with Colby Ryan, a man whose life was shattered by one of the most disturbing family crimes in modern American history. Colby opens up about growing up in a household shaped by instability, extreme religious beliefs, and quiet manipulation — long before the world came to know the names Lori Vallow and Chad Daybell. From a
REWIND: Cadet to Combat Ready | Claudette Douglas
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Claudette's story. Claudette Douglas is a former member of the Australian Defence Force, in this episode she shares what it was like coming through the Army as a woman and the abuse she faced at the hands of soldiers and even her then partner. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omn
A Secret Bigger Than the Ring | Gabbi Tuft
In this episode, host Neil Cummins sits down with Gabbi Tuft, a former WWE wrestler whose life took an extraordinary and unexpected turn. From growing up bullied, to building an intimidating physique, to being signed by WWE and stepping onto one of the biggest stages in sports entertainment, Gabbi’s rise was fuelled by discipline, grit and raw ambition. Gabbi opens up about the brutal realit
REWIND: The Man I Married Was a Monster | Jordan Stephenson
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jordan's story. Jordan Stephenson shares her story of betrayal, survival, and motherhood after an FBI investigation exposed a crime inside her own home. This is a raw account of trauma, resilience, and choosing to keep going. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listen
From the Navy to the Underworld | Owen John Pomana (Part 2)
In part two, Owen Pomana’s story goes deeper — and darker — before turning in an unexpected direction. From prison, homelessness, and the streets of Sydney, to faith, purpose, and operating in active war zones in Ukraine. This episode explores consequences, transformation, and what it means to find meaning after a life lived on the edge.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy inf
REWIND: Inside Sydney’s Most Dangerous Prisons | Jordan
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jordan's story. In this Best Of episode, Jordan explains how inmates slowly break down prison guards, the hidden dangers of escort work, and what it really costs to survive Sydney’s prisons. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informa
From the Navy to the Underworld | Owen John Pomana (Part 1)
Owen Pomana’s life didn’t follow a straight line. In part one of this two-part episode, Owen takes us from a troubled youth and joining the New Zealand Navy, through discipline, violence, bodybuilding and a descent into the criminal underworld. This is the story of how a life built on adrenaline, fear, and survival began — long before redemption was even a possibility.See om
Inside the Mind of a Relentless Fighter | Héctor Lombard
In this episode, Neil Cummins sits down with Hector Lombard — Olympic judoka, MMA legend, and survivor in every sense of the word. From growing up in brutal conditions in Cuba, enduring family trauma and narrowly escaping death, to representing his country on the world stage and forging a life far from where he began, Hector speaks with brutal honesty.See omnystudio.com/listener fo
REWIND: Controlling the Demon | Haze the Huntsman
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Haze's story. ‘Haze The Huntsman’, is a 130kg Queensland Fighter who boasts 56,000 Tiktok followers. He is unmissable given his body is covered in ink representing both his Maori ancestry and Norse Pagan religion. In this episode he shares his story of fighting from a young age. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete
REWIND: Inside Kings Cross After Dark | First Lady of the Cross
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ashton's story. Former Sydney hard-man, Neil 'The Muscle' Cummins takes you on a journey of insight into his time as a notorious Sydney heavy, Episode 2 introduces Ashton, A former First Lady of the Kings Cross night life! 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener
Behind the Decks | Alex K
From building pirate radio transmitters as a kid to shaping the sound of Wild FM, dominating Sydney’s nightclub scene, and conquering the UK with gold-selling albums and packed venues in Liverpool, Alex speaks openly about the moments that defined him. He reflects on loyalty, industry politics, fame, family, the pressures of success and the reality of surviving lockdowns as an artist when th
Throwback Thursday - They Stabbed My Brother | Paul Stansby
Back in Season 4 of Sotu, Paul Stansby joined Neil to speak about growing up in a life of crime, dealing with mental health struggles, and the loss of his brother. He shares his story and what he is doing to stop others from walking in his footstepsSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Bonnie Blue's First Podcast with Secrets Of the Underworld
Back in 2023, before everyone really knew about Bonnie Blue, she joined SOTU to talk about spring break and schoolies. New Episodes of Secrets of the Underworld return - Monday Jan 12th See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEST OF 2025: Blood, Sweat & Patches | Johnny Walker
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Johnny's story. Once a rising star in Australian boxing, Walker’s career was marked by talent and raw toughness, but also by the lure of power and brotherhood that led him deep into the criminal underworld. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privac
BEST OF 2025: From Cabramatta to Raptor | Deborah Wallace
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Deborah's story. Former NSW Police Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace takes us inside the world of organised crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and Middle Eastern crime families. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEST OF 2025: Intimacy for Sale | Hayley Summers
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Serb's story. Hayley Summers joins Neil for a raw dive into the sex industry — from strip clubs to private work, heartbreak to healing. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
BEST OF 2025: “I Turn Myself On” - Trisha
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Trisha's story. Trisha is know as the Pleasure & Toy Queen, her day job is testing, reviewing and enjoying adult toys. In this episode she brings in a stack of her favourite toys for Neil to inspect while sharing her story of sexual discovery and kinks. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Unde
BEST OF 2025: Finding the Groove | Jackie Barnes
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jackie's story. Jackie James Barnes is an Australian drummer and singer. He has been performing since the age of four and is the son of rock legend Jimmy Barnes. Jackie has performed with bands like Rose Tattoo, The Dead Daisies and even the Wiggles 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.S
BEST OF 2025: The Last Days of the Cross | Steve Lowe
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Steve's story. Steve Lowe returns for a raw and deeply moving chat about his wild years in Sydney’s Kings Cross nightclub scene and the final chapter of his life. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Inside the Brotherhood | Big Tony - National Presidente - Bandidos MC
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with one of the most influential figures in Australia’s outlaw motorcycle scene, Big Tony, National Presidente of the Bandidos MC. For the first time publicly, Tony breaks down what brotherhood really means inside a motorcycle club, the old-school code that governs their world, and the internal battles that nearly tore the club apa
REWIND: The Accidental Bouncer | Scotty from Dragonfly
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Scotty's story. Scotty from Dragonfly shares his stories of working Dragonfly nightclub and how he ended up behind bars 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
Beyond Steph Scully: Life After Neighbours | Carla Bonner
From beloved TV icon to survivor of a childhood lived on the edge, Carla Bonner’s real story is far more gripping than anything scripted on Neighbours. In this episode, Carla opens up like never before — sharing the hidden chapters of her life: growing up without a father, navigating trauma and the chaos of a world she had to raise herself in. And behind the fame, she exposes the bruta
REWIND: The Lost Art of the Opening Set | Charlie Brown & Nick Nova
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Charlie Brown & Nick Nova's story. This episode features Charlie Brown and Nick Nova, join us on this journey that will leave you wanting more from this storyteller who spent his life minding the streets and the people who ran them! 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omn
Inside the Mind of an Undercover Cop | Keith Banks
In this episode, Neil sits down with Keith Banks — one of Australia’s most seasoned and storied undercover operatives. From a violent childhood in the Queensland outback to joining the police force at just 19, Keith’s path led him deep into the criminal underworld at a time when corruption, heroin, and chaos surged through the streets. For two years, Keith lived as someone else &
REWIND: A Stolen Childhood | Katy Burns
TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Katy's story. Katy Burns shares her stroy of surviing abuse by her neighbour when she was just 8 years old. She was tormented by him in her adult years and fears for what will happen upon his release. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See o
From Kitchens to Chaos: Inside Sydney’s Wild Food Scene | Nic Bourke
From long nights in the kitchen to wild days in Sydney’s underground scene, chef Nic Bourke has lived a life few could imagine. In this raw conversation, Nic opens up about her rise through Australia’s restaurant industry — from gruelling 100-hour apprenticeship weeks to cooking for rockstars, ambassadors and presidents. She shares unfiltered stories of survival in a male-dominat
REWIND: Fight Your Way Out | Fahood
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Fahood's story. In this “Best of” episode, Ollie takes us deep inside life behind bars — from his first night fights to witnessing riots and survival in lockdown. It’s raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest as he shares what really happens inside and how close he came to never getting out. 🎧 Want the full story? Li
Holding the Line: Life as a Sydney Doorman | Nathan
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with former soldier, world champion fighter, and legendary Sydney doorman Nathan Tai Hurihanganui. From his early days in the New Zealand Army to the brutal realities of nightclub security, Nathan shares raw stories of violence, loyalty, and survival on the frontlines of Sydney’s nightlife. With honesty and heart, he reveals what i
REWIND: From the Streets to the Cells | Ollie
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ollie's story. In this “Best of” episode, Ollie takes us deep inside life behind bars — from his first night fights to witnessing riots and survival in lockdown. It’s raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest as he shares what really happens inside and how close he came to never getting out. 🎧 Want the full story? Lis
Sheena Bathory: The Queen of Pain | Franciska Szabo
From European judo champion to international Power Slap sensation, Franciska Szabo has lived more lives than most could imagine. In this raw and revealing conversation, Franciska opens up about her journey from Hungary’s judo mats to the bright lights of Las Vegas — where strength, pain, and fame collide. She shares the sacrifices behind her Olympic dreams, the injuries that shaped her
REWIND: When the Character Takes Over | Salvatore Coco
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Salvatore's story. Salvatore Coco is an acclaimed actor best known for roles in Home & Away, Heartbreak High and a string of powerful performances in Australian TV and film. Salvatore shares insights from playing gritty characters like Harry Hammoud in Underbelly: The Golden Mile. From standover men to complex antiher
From the Field to the Front Line of Crime | Trai Wallis
From rising football star to drug trafficker, and finally to father, coach and man of faith — Trai Wallis has lived through every extreme. In this raw and revealing episode, Trai sits down with Neil to open up about how one decision at 18 sent him spiralling from the sporting field to the criminal underworld, addiction, and eventually prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy informatio
REWIND: From Hollywood to Kings Cross | Sullivan Stapleton
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Sullivan's story. In this highlight from Secrets of the Underworld, actor Sullivan Stapleton reflects on his film career and the fading heartbeat of Kings Cross — a place once alive with danger, stories, and unforgettable nights. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omny
The Boxer Who Fell into the Underworld | Johnny Walker
From the boxing ring to the outlaw world of bikie clubs — Johnny Walker’s story is one of discipline, downfall and redemption. Once a rising star in Australian boxing, Walker’s career was marked by talent and raw toughness, but also by the lure of power and brotherhood that led him deep into the criminal underworld. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Johnny opens up about h
REWIND: When the FBI Came Knocking | Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Justin's story. In this gripping 10-minute highlight, Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto recalls his chaotic rise to leadership in the Mongols Motorcycle Club. From turf wars and FBI surveillance to a million-dollar bail and a growing sense of doubt, Mooch takes us inside the violent, high-pressure world that pushed him to question everyth
The Enforcer Who Found Forgiveness | Zoltan Banyai
From the rough streets of Dandenong to the neon lights of Melbourne’s club scene, Zoltan’s story is one of survival, transformation, and redemption. Born to Hungarian immigrants, he grew up fighting against bullies, a violent home life, and the need to prove himself. In this raw and gripping conversation, Zoltan opens up about his rise in the bodybuilding world, his years working
REWIND: Love, Violence & Survival | Roberta Williams
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Roberta's story. In this Best Of, Roberta Williams takes us deep into one of the most defining chapters of her life. She opens up about the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her first husband — the violence, the fear and the scars that never fully heal. In raw and unflinching detail, Roberta shares how she found the strength t
Surviving Abuse, Finding Independence in Sex Work | Becky
In this conversation, Neil sits down with Becky, a Melbourne-born mother of three who shares her journey from a turbulent childhood, through an abusive marriage and into life as a sex worker. Becky opens up about survival, resilience, and how she found independence in an industry that carries stigma but gave her freedom and control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
REWIND: Blood, Brawls & The Cross | Ray from Hugos
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ray's story. In this Best Of episode, we revisit some of the wildest and most unforgettable stories from Ray — the legendary doorman from Hugo’s. From his chaotic fifteen-minute shift at Cargo Bar, to the night at Hugo’s when a gun was nearly pulled, to the first time his path crossed with Neil’s, these moments captur
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