Danny Rants

60:13

INSIDE EMPIRE NIGHCLUB: How a Suburban Club in Narre...

Danny Rants ·

2025/07/14

Send us a text Step inside the legendary Empire Nightclub in Narre Warren — the suburban hotspot that somehow hosted global names like Chingy, Bow Wow, and even Dom Dolla. In this episode, we dive into the untold stories behind the booths, the chaos in the back rooms, and how we built one of the wildest suburban venues from the ground up. From packed-out Fridays to unforgettable drama, this is a raw, hilarious, and nostalgic look at the rise (and madness) of Empire. Tickets To Reunion Here: ...

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81:24

From Homeless to Nightclub Chaos – Danny Rants...

Danny Rants ·

2025/07/13

Send us a text For the 50th episode of Danny Rants, I talk the mic on myself and begin to tell my own story — the real one. In this EP: Growing up with nothingMaking and losing big money in festivals and clubs Accidentally getting caught up with gangs in NZWild parties, heavy mistakes, and lessons learnedWhat keeps me going after all of itIf you’ve been following the chaos — here’s the full picture.

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57:27

EX-Bikie Boss EXPOSES Melbourne’s Nightclub...

Danny Rants ·

2025/07/05

Send us a text Jay Malkoun is a name whispered in Melbourne’s nightlife history — nightclub king, strip club owner, enforcer, and former Comanchero boss. From wild nights in the city’s hottest venues to high-level negotiations with dangerous players, Jay lived it all. In this explosive interview, he sits down with Danny Rants to share: His rise through the nightclub scene What it was really like owning and running nightclubs and strip clubs The darker side of clubland — violence, bikies, ...

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59:05

Inside Australia’s Roughest Clubs & Pubs: Gangsters,...

Danny Rants ·

2025/06/29

Send us a text 🔥 Inside Victoria’s Roughest Pubs & Clubs – Jess Conti Unfiltered I sit down with Jess Conti to unpack the wild reality of working in some of Victoria’s toughest venues — from full-blown brawls to dealing with bikies, mafia figures, and out-of-control AFL players. We dive deep into what it’s really like running multiple hospitality businesses — the wins, the losses, and the moments that nearly broke him. And yes… he tells a jaw-dropping story about someone getting their

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54:08

From Gangs, Deaths to Billionaire Kids in $50K Booths...

Danny Rants ·

2025/06/22

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Kiet Diep, the man behind TANG Group and some of the biggest Asian nightclub events in Australia. We go deep into the chaotic early days — when gang violence, stabbings, and even deaths were part of the underground scene in the late '90s and 2000s. Kiet shares what it was like to navigate real danger, run high-risk venues, and still build a legacy. But this isn't just a story about survival — it's about the rise. We explore how the Asian scen...

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60:07

Being DJ Hellraiser: Rave History Of The 00s and 90s...

Danny Rants ·

2025/06/14

Send us a text In this unfiltered second interview, legendary Melbourne DJ Hellraiser returns to take us deeper into the madness of the 90s and 2000s rave scene. From being wheeled out of clubs in a coffin, to shredding bibles mid-set, to playing around the globe, Hellraiser shares the raw, outrageous, and iconic moments that defined an era. We dive into the untold stories behind Melbourne’s most infamous raves, the peak of hard trance culture, and what it was like to be at the centre of the ...

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59:31

Raves, BDSM & Hardstyle: The True Story of Pharmacy...

Danny Rants ·

2025/06/09

Send us a text From running his first illegal rave and getting caught, to blurring the lines between hardcore BDSM and hardstyle mayhem, Brad Drummond has lived through the wildest corners of Australia’s rave culture. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2000s underground — from the infamous Pharmacy events at Kryal Castle to the rise of mega raves legal and illegal to pushing every limit imaginable. Brad also reveals how the Pharmacy Board came after him over the event name, and how he wen...

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65:06

From TV Rock to Hollywood: The Untold Rise of Grant...

Danny Rants ·

2025/06/01

Send us a text From Melbourne's Dance Floors to Hollywood's Rooftops: The Grant Smillie Story In this exclusive interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Grant Smillie—from his beginnings as a teenage promoter at iconic Melbourne clubs like Redheads and Seven, to becoming a driving force behind Australia's dance music evolution. Grant's passion for music led him to become a resident DJ at the influential club brand, Onelove, which played a pivotal role in shaping the Australian ele...

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66:35

Inside the WILD Life of a Brothel Madam (Secrets...

Danny Rants ·

2025/05/24

Send us a text Model and former brothel madam Krystal Galtry joins Danny Rants to reveal what really goes on behind closed doors in the Australian sex industry. From wild client stories to how brothels actually operate, Krystal breaks down the secrets, the stigma, and the reality of running a legal brothel. This is the raw, unfiltered truth — no topic is off limits. 🎙️ In this episode: How Krystal became a brothel madam The business behind sex work Craziest client requests Dealing with

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61:06

Rave Royalty: How Laura King Built Her Name from...

Danny Rants ·

2025/05/18

Send us a text Laura King: Queen of Australia’s Underground Techno Scene From dusty raves to main stages across the country — Laura King has built one of the most respected reputations in Aussie dance music. No hype. No industry handouts. Just raw talent and a cult following. In this episode of Danny Rants, we dive into how Laura carved her path, the challenges of staying authentic in a changing scene, and what it really takes to blow up without selling out. Comment Below For Your Chance To...

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60:06

From War Zones to Nightclubs — How a British Soldier...

Danny Rants ·

2025/05/12

Send us a text From the battlefield to the dance floor: In this episode, we sit down with Dom Porter — a former British soldier who served in Afghanistan, moved to Australia with nothing, and built (and lost) his fortune multiple times. From rebuilding his life from scratch to launching festivals, buying nightclubs, and booking global acts like Travis Scott, Dom’s story is one of grit, risk, and wild success. 🎧 We cover: – Life in the military & Afghanistan – Why he left Britain for

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57:16

The Man Who Helped Built Australia's Dance Music...

Danny Rants ·

2025/05/04

Send us a text Peter Raff didn’t just witness the rise of Australia’s dance music scene — he built it. In this episode, we sit down with the godfather of Melbourne dance culture to unpack his journey from running wild clubs in the ’80s and ’90s, to co-founding some of Australia’s most iconic music brands — Onelove, Stereosonic, and Kiss FM. From the sweaty underground rooms of Melbourne to stages that pulled over 200,000 people nationwide, Peter shares the raw stories, early struggles, and ...

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59:27

How Dangerous Goods Lost $300K — And Came Back To...

Danny Rants ·

2025/04/28

Send us a text Dangerous Goods were on top — until they lost $300,000 in one brutal event. In this episode of Danny Rants, we dive deep into how they almost lost it all, the brutal lessons they learned, and how they fought back to build one of Melbourne's biggest techno festival brands. From $300K loss to an amazing rebuild, this is a real story of resilience, hustle, and rebuilding bigger than ever. 🎧 Subscribe for more raw stories from behind the scenes of music, nightlife, and culture.

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53:35

Becoming DJ Hellraiser: Was He The Most Shocking DJ...

Danny Rants ·

2025/04/22

Send us a text DJ Hellraiser is a true pioneer of Australia's hardstyle and hard trance scene — a forefather of the 90s/00s rave movement. In this episode, we dive deep into his wild rise through Melbourne’s underground, his infamous on-stage antics (yes, including emerging from coffins), and how he built one of the most iconic personas in Aussie dance music. From Pharmacy to global festivals, Hellraiser shares the untold stories from the golden era of rave culture.

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51:09

The Future of Dance Music Is Not Human - The REAL...

Danny Rants ·

2025/04/20

Send us a text Techno icon Reinier Zonneveld joins Danny Rants to talk breaking world records, the REAL threat of AI in electronic music, and how he’s staying ahead of it. From wild gigs to mental tour stories and the future of dance music — this one goes deep. This Episode is not to be missed!

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66:12

How a 90s Techno DJ Became One Of Melbourne’s Most...

Danny Rants ·

2025/04/14

Send us a text 🎧 How a 90s Techno DJ Became Melbourne’s Most Powerful Nightlife Boss In this episode, we sit down with Simon Digby – a pioneer of Melbourne’s underground rave scene, co-founder of Wet Musik, and the man behind iconic venues like Alumbra, Miss Collins & XE54 – to unpack the wild ride from techno decks to nightclub empire. We dive deep into: What Melbourne nightlife was really like in the 90s His rise from warehouse raves to owning some of the city’s most exclusive clubs

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57:12

Funniest DJ Tour Stories You’ve Ever Heard! Aussie...

Danny Rants ·

2025/04/09

Send us a text Are these the funniest DJ tour stories you’ve ever heard? Benson joins us to spill absolute chaos from the road — wild moments with Aussie dance legends like Peking Duk, What So Not, Dom Dolla and so many more! The behind-the-scenes madness of club life, and what it’s really like touring with some of the biggest names in the game. We dive into his move to LA for music, his experience building music labels, and the state of house music in Australia. It’s unfiltered, hilarious, a...

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65:16

The Man Behind Onelove, Stereosonic & Kiss FM – Peter...

Danny Rants ·

2025/03/29

Send us a text Peter Raff didn’t just witness the rise of Australia’s dance music scene — he built it. In this episode, we sit down with the godfather of Melbourne dance culture to unpack his journey from running wild clubs in the ’80s and ’90s, to co-founding some of Australia’s most iconic music brands — Onelove, Stereosonic, and Kiss FM. From the sweaty underground rooms of Melbourne to stages that pulled over 200,000 people nationwide, Peter shares the raw stories, early struggles, and ch...

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37:05

WTF Is Melbourne Sound? Danny Rants Explains The Full...

Danny Rants ·

2025/03/29

Send us a text 🎶 WTF IS MELBOURNE SOUND! Listen To The Full Podcast HERE - • 3000 Podcast 147 : Danny Grant - Dann... In this episode, I sit down with Maloney from the 3000 Podcast to unpack the true origins of Melbourne Sound — my version, told straight from the heart. From the gritty nightclubs where it was born, to the main stages across the world where it blew up, we trace how a sound defined a city. This isn’t just about music — it’s about the culture, the charact...

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67:50

Australia’s Most Wanted DJ! The RISE of Restricted...

Danny Rants ·

2025/03/12

Send us a text Australia’s Most Wanted DJ? The Wild Rise of Restricted 🚀 From throwing illegal hall parties to dominating the global techno scene, DJ Restricted’s journey is WILD. Starting in rural nightclubs and grinding through Australia’s commercial club circuit, he’s now playing at some of the coolest underground raves in the world, including Teletech. We dive deep into his come-up, the tall poppy syndrome in Aussie dance music, and how he transitioned into the hard techno scene. Plus,

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