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54:15

The Untold Story Of Let Them Eat Cake! Feat Jerry...

Danny Rants ·

2026/09/19

Send us Fan Mail Jerry Poon is the man behind Let Them Eat Cake and The Operatives — but his journey through the music industry has been anything but straightforward. From moving to Australia as an immigrant and struggling to get his foot in the door, to working with artists like Flying Lotus and building one of Melbourne's most iconic music festivals, Jerry's story is full of wins, losses, failures and comebacks. We talk about the highs and lows of building Let Them Eat Cake, his journey w...

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53:57

Against All Odds: Mickey Nox’s Melbourne Underground...

Danny Rants ·

2026/09/15

Send us Fan Mail Mickey Nox has spent more than 20 years chasing one thing — a life in music. From becoming one of Melbourne’s truly underground DJs via clubs like TFU, Tramp & Korova, to running clubs, owning clubs, throwing parties and eventually finding his place behind the scenes as a full-time sound engineer, Mickey’s story has never followed the conventional path. In this episode, we go right back to the beginning — discovering underground music, the clubs and characters that shaped...

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53:01

JOHN COURSE — PART 2: Signing AVICII, What Makes A...

Danny Rants ·

2026/09/06

Send us Fan Mail In Part 2 with John Course, we go behind the curtain of the Australian dance music industry. We talk about what turns a nightclub into a genuine institution, before unpacking the business empire John has built across record labels, artist management, booking agencies and events — and how all those moving parts of the music industry actually work together. Then we get into one of the biggest stories of his career: signing Avicii. John takes us inside the deal, how he recognise...

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57:22

The Wild Story Behind One of Australia’s Most Iconic...

Danny Rants ·

2026/08/30

Send us Fan Mail For this episode of Danny Rants, I sit down with Scott Commens, the man behind Subsonic Music Festival, to unpack the wild 18-year story of one of Australia’s most iconic bush doofs. From how Subsonic first began and what inspired it, to bringing artists like Boris Brejcha and Jamie Jones into the Australian bush, Scott takes us behind the scenes of what it actually takes to build and keep a festival alive. We talk bushfires, COVID, NSW Government regulation, almost going b...

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55:00

The Importance of Nightclubs, Booking Legends &...

Danny Rants ·

2026/08/22

Send us Fan Mail This video is about My Movie 2Franky Tapia has spent decades behind the scenes of Australian nightlife — building parties, booking some of the world’s biggest DJs and helping shape institutions like Chinese Laundry. We sit down to talk about why nightclubs matter to culture, the art of booking and building a successful party, his journey from Canberra to Chinese Laundry and what he’s learned from the mistakes along the way. From burning out a headline DJ to being banned from ...

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95:56

Redfoo: The Untold Story of LMFAO, REDFOO & Being...

Danny Rants ·

2026/08/15

Send us Fan Mail From growing up surrounded by music and trying to make it as a hip-hop artist, to reaching the point where he nearly gave it all away. Then came another shot. This week we get into the story of forming LMFAO, creating their sound, the early days before anyone knew who they were, and the insane rise that followed — Party Rock Anthem, Sexy and I Know It, global tours, massive festivals and becoming one of the biggest acts on the planet. We also dive into his connection with ...

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52:08

Australia's Queen of Trance: Altitude, Dreamstate,...

Danny Rants ·

2026/08/08

Send us Fan Mail Janette Bishara has spent decades at the forefront of Australia's trance scene, building some of the country's most iconic events including Altitude, Symbiotic, Dreamstate and Hypersonic. In this episode, we talk about what it's really like being a woman in the dance music industry, the highs and lows of promoting world-class festivals, travelling the globe, balancing motherhood, and life with one of Australia's biggest electronic music exports, MaRLo. From behind-the-scenes ...

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28:41

25 Years Of TFU! Melbournes Most Notorious Nightclub

Danny Rants ·

2026/08/02

Send us Fan Mail Was TFU Melbourne's most notorious club night? For 25 years, TFU has been at the heart of Melbourne's underground dance scene. From launching the careers of some of Australia's biggest DJs to surviving venue changes, police raids, controversy and everything in between, TFU helped shape what became known as the Melbourne Sound. In this episode, we sit down with the people who lived it to unpack the stories, the chaos and the legacy of one of Australia's most iconic club bran...

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58:30

Kid Kenobi: How One DJ Made Breaks Mainstream in...

Danny Rants ·

2026/07/26

Send us Fan Mail This week on Danny Rants, I'm joined by Australian dance music pioneer Kid Kenobi. We dive into the rise of Sydney's club scene, how he helped make breaks one of the biggest genres in Australia, and the incredible Ministry of Sound era that changed dance music forever. We chat about touring the country, the evolution of club culture, the highs and lows of a career spanning decades, and why the early 2000s were such a special time for Australian electronic music. If you were t...

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57:26

The Story Of Brisbanes Most Notorious Club Nights...

Danny Rants ·

2026/07/12

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Harry Katsanevas tells the story behind Fluffy—from its beginnings inside Family Nightclub to becoming one of Australia's most legendary party brands. We dive into Brisbane's nightclub boom, the rise of Fortitude Valley, how the area evolved from Brisbane's LGBTQ+ nightlife hub into the city's entertainment precinct, the rave era, peak clubbing years, and why Family Nightclub changed everything. Harry also shares why, after more than 25 years, he's still pas...

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56:28

How Mark Dynamix Sold Millions of Ministry of Sound...

Danny Rants ·

2026/07/05

Send us Fan Mail If you grew up with Ministry of Sound compilation CDs, this episode is for you. This week, Danny sits down with Mark Dynamix to unpack the incredible story behind one of Australia's most iconic dance music eras. From the underground rave scene and legendary clubs like Sublime, to becoming the man behind some of the biggest-selling Ministry of Sound compilations in the country, Mark shares the journey that changed his life. We dive into: The early Australian rave and club s...

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56:20

Marlo Tells All | The Rise, Sacrifices & Success of...

Danny Rants ·

2026/06/28

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Marlo joins Danny Rants to talk through the full journey — from his early days coming up in the scene, to the highs, lows, biggest shows, fatherhood, and what it takes to build a long career in dance music. We get into the grind behind the success, the moments that shaped him, the pressure of staying at the top, and what it feels like when the artists you grew up idolising become your friends. A proper look inside the life and career of one of Australia’s big...

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55:02

Fight Promoter Tells All! Australia's Most Violent...

Danny Rants ·

2026/06/20

Send us Fan Mail From local boxing shows to building one of Australia's most talked-about new combat sports, Dan Mac joins Danny Rants to tell the full story behind the International Brawling Championship (IBC). In this episode, Dan shares how he got his start in the fight game, the lessons he learned promoting boxing events, and the moment he decided to create something completely different with IBC. We dive into the highs and lows of running a combat sports promotion, the financial risks, b...

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58:59

He Clocked DJing! From He Clocked DJING! Booking...

Danny Rants ·

2026/06/14

Send us Fan Mail For well over 2 decades , Luke McD has been at the heart of Australian dance music culture. From booking some of Melbourne's most iconic clubs, including Lounge, to shaping dance floors across Australia, Luke has built a reputation as one of the most respected DJs and selectors in the country. Known by many as "The Coach", he's spent decades mentoring DJs, reading crowds, booking talent and playing everywhere from underground clubs and bush doofs to some of the world's most r...

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58:58

Hugh Foster: 20 Years Booking The World's Biggest DJs...

Danny Rants ·

2026/06/08

Send us Fan Mail Hugh Foster is one of the most respected figures in Australian dance music and nightlife. For more than 20 years, Hugh has been behind the scenes booking some of the world's biggest DJs, shaping club culture and helping build iconic venues and events across Australia. From his time booking for Brisbane institutions like The Met and Eclipse, to working with artists on their rise through the industry, Hugh has witnessed the evolution of dance music firsthand. In this episode, w...

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59:07

Steve Bleas: Melbourne’s Underground Wonderkid & Prog...

Danny Rants ·

2026/05/30

Send us Fan Mail Steve Bleas is one of Melbourne’s most respected underground DJs — a progressive house wonderkid who quietly became a staple of the city’s club culture while balancing a full-time career outside of nightlife. In this episode, we dive deep into Melbourne’s golden era of progressive house, trance and late-night club culture, from playing iconic venues across the city to becoming part of the furniture at Alumbra for well over a decade. Steve talks about earning respect amongst s...

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55:43

DJ Hookie on Creating Starfvckers, Club 77 & Sydney’s...

Danny Rants ·

2026/05/26

Send us Fan Mail This week on Danny Rants Podcast I sit down with Sydney nightlife icon Tom Nash AKA DJ Hookie — the man behind the legendary Starfvckers parties and one of the pioneers of Sydney’s electro club era. Hookie opens up about surviving meningococcal disease, losing his limbs, rebuilding his life through music and eventually becoming one of the most recognisable DJs and personalities in Sydneys nightlife culture. We dive deep into: The creation of Starfvckers Club 77 and Sydney’...

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56:38

Creating Honky Tonks The Man Who Changed Melbourne...

Danny Rants ·

2026/05/16

Send us Fan Mail This week I sit down with Michael Delany — the creative force behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic and culture-defining venues including Honkytonks, Sorry Grandma, La Di Da, Bottom End, Survivor and Poof Doof. From shaping the golden era of Melbourne nightlife to creating venues that became institutions of music, fashion and chaos, Michael opens up on the stories behind the clubs, the risks, the creativity and what really made Melbourne one of the greatest nightlife cities ...

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63:12

PeeWee Ferris: The Rise of Australian Rave Culture

Danny Rants ·

2026/05/11

Send us Fan Mail This week on The Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with Australian dance music icon PeeWee Ferris to talk about the rise of Australia’s rave and club culture, his journey through the music industry, and why he still loves DJing after decades in the game. We dive deep into the early Sydney club scene, the explosion of dance music across Australia, the peak festival years, wild club stories, the pressures that came with success, and the highs and lows of staying relevant in an ev...

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53:25

Inside the Rise of Minx: Australia’s Favourite Club...

Danny Rants ·

2026/05/02

Send us Fan Mail Minx is one of Australia’s most respected and enduring DJs, with a career spanning over two decades across both the commercial and underground scenes. Originally from Sydney, Minx built her foundations in South Australia before breaking into the national spotlight as one of the first official female DJs for OneLove — at a time when the industry was heavily male-dominated. She went on to perform across the country, win She Can DJ, tour internationally, and play some of Austral...

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