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77:29

Inside King Street’s Tramp Nightclub: The Story of...

Danny Rants ·

2026/04/25

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we sit down with Steve Peth — former owner of Tramp Nightclub — to tell the full story behind one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues. From building Tramp on King Street to navigating the highs and lows of running a nightclub, Steve breaks down what it really took to create a venue that defined an era. We get into the crazy incidents, the wildest nights behind the bar, and the moments that gave Tramp its reputation as one of the city’s most talked-about clubs. ...

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58:30

Inside Melbourne’s Gay Club Scene Craziest Stories -...

Danny Rants ·

2026/04/19

Send us Fan Mail One of the wildest episodes we’ve done. Dean Murphy — one of Australia’s biggest and most influential gay club promoters — sits down to tell the real stories behind Melbourne’s nightlife. We get into everything: Homophobic club owners, getting ripped off, the highs and lows of running parties, and what it actually took to build the gay club scene in Melbourne. Plus some all-time stories… Jimmy Barnes performing Disco Inferno in a gay club, accidental fires behind the bar, cha...

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57:12

Jewelz: The Underground Queen Of Hard Trance...

Danny Rants ·

2026/04/12

Send us Fan Mail We sit down with Jewelz to break down her journey through the underground — from being a female DJ in the 90s when the scene wasn’t built for women, to dominating Sydney’s hard trance clubs at a time when the sound was exploding. She opens up on what it was really like earning respect behind the decks, why hard trance had such a grip on the scene, and the realities of navigating a male-dominated industry. From there, she takes a left turn — moving to Melbourne, stepping awa...

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59:08

Posseshot Speak Out On Melbourne’s Underground...

Danny Rants ·

2026/04/05

Send us Fan Mail Before the streams, before the followers — there was the street. We break down how Posseshot came up through Melbourne’s underground skating and graffiti scene, and how that raw culture fed directly into their rap career. This is about hustle, identity, and a time when reputation was built in real life, not online. A Pod not to be missed

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105:57

Kaz James — From Bodyrockers To Ibiza & Reinventing...

Danny Rants ·

2026/03/28

Send us Fan Mail There was a time when Bodyrockers were everywhere… Then they disappeared. So what actually happened? In this episode, we sit down with Kaz James — one half of Bodyrockers — to break down the full story. From growing up in the Melbourne club scene, to moving to Ibiza at just 19, blowing up globally with Bodyrockers… and then walking away from it all. We dive into: • The hit that changed everything • Why Bodyrockers ended • The reality of blowing up overnight • Reinventing ...

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55:56

The Untold Story of Reminisce: 14 Years of Building a...

Danny Rants ·

2026/03/15

Send a text The Untold Story of Reminisce Festival Reminisce has become one of Melbourne’s biggest throwback festivals, bringing together thousands of ravers to relive the golden era of dance music. But behind the massive crowds, iconic lineups and nostalgic vibes is a story most people don’t know. In this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, we dive into the full 14-year journey of Reminisce — from the early ideas and risky beginnings to the setbacks, financial losses, and the moments where...

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99:55

Papa Smurf: The Melbourne Club Legend Who Helped...

Danny Rants ·

2026/03/07

Send a text In this episode of the Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with Papa Smurf, one of the most influential figures in Melbourne’s early club and rave scene. Often referred to as a Melbourne club legend, Papa Smurf played a key role in helping build Australia’s trance movement during the late 90s and early 2000s. From the underground warehouse raves to the golden era of Melbourne nightlife, he was right in the middle of it. We talk about how the scene started, the clubs and promoters that...

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66:02

Security Boss On Getting Shot & Running Melbourne’s...

Danny Rants ·

2026/02/28

Send a text In this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with Melbourne security legend Clay Amutaghi. From his early days growing up in South Auckland, to stepping into the fight world, Clay’s story is built on discipline, pressure, and survival. We talk about: Growing up in South Auckland and the environment that shaped him His fighting career and the mindset it takes to step into the ring Moving to Australia and starting again from scratch The dangerous reality of running d...

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72:50

From Underworld Family to Strip Club Owner — Bar 20...

Danny Rants ·

2026/02/21

Send a text Michael Trimble was born into one of Australia's most infamous underworld families. Related to Robert Trimbole, the drug kingpin made famous in Underbelly, and the son of the man who owned the legendary Daily Planet brothel, his life was never going to be ordinary. Today, he owns Bar20 — one of Melbourne’s most well-known strip clubs. In this episode, Michael tells his full story. From growing up with an infamous last name and being quite literally born in to the adult industry,...

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49:24

A Crocodile Bit His Mate At A Far North Queensland...

Danny Rants ·

2026/02/14

Send a text In this episode, I sit down with Jarrah Ella, the man behind Social Club — the rural rave movement bringing serious energy to Far North Queensland. We talk about what it’s really like growing up a music lover in a small town, building parties from scratch, and booking entertainment in Cairns for years while trying to create something bigger than just another night out. From DJing in regional Australia to throwing Social Club events that have become cult favourites, Jarrah shares t...

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59:02

Sean Quinn - Touring with The Prodigy, Australia’s...

Danny Rants ·

2026/02/07

Send us a text Before phones. Before socials. Before the scene became an industry. Sean Quinn was in it. In this episode, we go deep into Melbourne’s golden era of clubbing — the nights at Mansion, Dome, Chevron and QBar, the chaos of touring with The Prodigy, and what it was really like playing major festivals like Big Day Out, Summadayze and Kiss My Grass. This isn’t just nostalgia. We talk about: • The nerves before walking on stage • The highs and crashes of the dance music in...

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51:53

Born to Refugee Parents, Built Australians Biggest...

Danny Rants ·

2026/02/02

Send us a text Before the sold-out clubs. Before the packed dancefloors. Before Latin music became a dominant force in Australian nightlife. This is the real story of Jimmy Toro. Raised in Western Sydney by parents who came to Australia as refugees, Jimmy grew up surrounded by resilience, sacrifice, and strong community values. What started as a love for music and DJing slowly evolved into something much bigger — building La Cueva, now one of the most influential Latin nightlife brands in t...

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58:09

How John Course Built a Legacy in Australian Dance...

Danny Rants ·

2026/01/27

Send us a text John Course is one of the true pioneers of Australian dance culture. From the late 1980s onward, John was at the forefront of shaping how dance music was played, shared, and experienced in Australia. Long before festivals dominated the landscape, he helped define an era where clubs were the heartbeat of culture, DJs were tastemakers, and records travelled through word of mouth, dance floors, and trust. In this conversation, John reflects on his journey from early obsession wi...

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67:18

From the Underground to Airwaves: The Untold Story Of...

Danny Rants ·

2026/01/10

Send us a text They tried to kill it. Again and again. But Melbourne’s most iconic underground radio station, KISS FM, just won’t die—and Tim Byrne & His Wife are the reason why. In this episode, Danny Rants sits down with the longest-standing working DJ in Australia to unpack the unreal journey of KISS FM: from its early beginnings to big corporate pushback, almost going under multiple times, and the relentless fight to keep independent dance music alive on Aussie airwaves. From lau...

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80:57

So You Wanna Work in Music Festivals? Here’s How...

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/24

Send us a text Ever Dreamed of Working in Music Festivals? Here's the Truth From the Inside. This episode pulls back the curtain on the wild world of music festivals. From artist logistics to booking, creative, media, production, operations, and marketing — we break down every job it takes to make a festival happen, some you no doubt have never even heard of! Featuring Danny Rants & Daniel McFayden from Happen Group we dive into: What each role actually doesHow to break in an...

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60:26

Footy Players, Models & Mayhem! How Nick Russian...

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/21

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with the king of polished nightlife — Nick Russian. From his early days on reality TV to building some of the most iconic, celebrity-packed venues in Melbourne, Nick opens up about juggling egos, dealing with drama, and what it really takes to run clubs where the guest list reads like the Brownlow afterparty. We dive into: The rise of Melbourne's A-list nightlife How he became “The King of Beautiful People” His start on reality TV and how it launched...

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56:02

Pez: The Rise, Fall & Comeback of an Aussie Rap Icon

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/13

Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Aussie hip-hop icon Pez, who opens up about the wild ride of blowing up, vanishing from the spotlight, and finding his way back again. We talk about the dizzying highs of fame, the brutal reality of health battles, and the pressures that come with tall poppy syndrome, stage fright, and partying too hard. From The Festival Song to finding faith, this is Pez like you've never heard him before — unfiltered, honest, and deeply reflective. 🎤 Fame,

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62:27

Inside The Notorious Nightclubs That Built Melbourne:...

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/07

Send us a text Melbourne’s nightlife was built on chaos, innovation and iconic dancefloors — and Alex Mate was right in the centre of it. From Mansion to Fantasia, Dome and the legendary Hard Kandy, Alex helped shape a club era that defined a generation. In this episode, we dive deep into the stories you never heard — the rivalries, the line-ups down the block, the DJs who blew the roof off, and the moments that made Melbourne one of the greatest club cities in the world. This is real club cu...

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6:27

TRAILER: Alex Mate On The Origins Of Dome Nightclub...

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/03

Send us a text Melbourne most iconic and notorious nightclub. Alex Mate head promoter talks on its origins

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54:09

What So Not: Breaking the Rules & The Future of DJing

Danny Rants ·

2025/12/01

Send us a text What So Not sits down with me for a massive chat about rule-breaking, reinventing yourself, and what the future of DJing actually looks like in the age of AI. We cover his come-up, the chaos of touring (including splitting his head open), moving to America, surfing, and living with Daniel Johns during COVID. Pure honesty, wild stories, big perspective — this one goes everywhere.

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