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Danny Rants
Danny Rants
82 episodes
5 days ago
Send us a text He Was the NRL’s Next Big Thing… Then He Quit for Music 🎤🏉 From Mt Druitt to the national spotlight, Jakiel Mariner’s story is anything but ordinary. He blew up on X Factor as part of the band Fortunate, got offered a shot at a career in the NRL, and was tipped as one of rugby league’s brightest young stars. Then — when most people would have taken the fame, money, and contracts — he walked away… to chase music. In this exclusive interview, we dive into: 🎯 Growing up Samoan in...
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Send us a text He Was the NRL’s Next Big Thing… Then He Quit for Music 🎤🏉 From Mt Druitt to the national spotlight, Jakiel Mariner’s story is anything but ordinary. He blew up on X Factor as part of the band Fortunate, got offered a shot at a career in the NRL, and was tipped as one of rugby league’s brightest young stars. Then — when most people would have taken the fame, money, and contracts — he walked away… to chase music. In this exclusive interview, we dive into: 🎯 Growing up Samoan in...
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Music History
Music,
Business,
Entrepreneurship
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Danny Rants
The Future NRL Star Who Turned Down Millions For Music - SVNO's Story
Send us a text He Was the NRL’s Next Big Thing… Then He Quit for Music 🎤🏉 From Mt Druitt to the national spotlight, Jakiel Mariner’s story is anything but ordinary. He blew up on X Factor as part of the band Fortunate, got offered a shot at a career in the NRL, and was tipped as one of rugby league’s brightest young stars. Then — when most people would have taken the fame, money, and contracts — he walked away… to chase music. In this exclusive interview, we dive into: 🎯 Growing up Samoan in...
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5 days ago
46 minutes

Danny Rants
INSIDE the Birth of Aussie Rave – The Untold Story with Honeysmack
Send us a text Inside the Birth of Aussie Rave – The Untold Story with Honeysmack Before house or techno there was acid house! Behind it was a raw, underground movement that changed music forever — and Honeysmack was at the heart of it. In this episode, I sit down with one of the pioneers of Australia’s rave and acid house scene to hear how it all began. From the warehouses to the dancefloors, from the chaos to the culture, Honeysmack shares the untold story of how Aussie rave was born and ...
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1 week ago
54 minutes

Danny Rants
He Sold Drugs, Went to Jail, Then Became a Comedian – Andrew Hamilton’s WILD AF Story
Send us a text This one’s f*cked — in the best way. Andrew Hamilton went from selling drugs, to doing serious jail time, to telling jokes on stage like it’s therapy. We dive into the full journey: the crime, the lock-up, the mental toll, and how he turned it all into a stand-up career. It’s raw, it’s cooked, and somehow it’s funny as hell. 🧠 We talk about: Life as a drug dealerWhat really goes down inside prisonWhy comedy saved himAnd how hitting rock bottom gave him a second shotIf you’re in...
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2 weeks ago
59 minutes

Danny Rants
YouTube Star To Festival Headliner: Why Ben Gerrans Left Aussie Fame on Top to Rebuild in the UK
Send us a text From cheeky YouTube stunts to commanding festival stages, Ben Gerrans’ story reads like something out of a movie. He launched his channel back in 2015 with prank‑heavy videos like “MAN VS WATERMELON,” quickly amassing hundreds of thousands of views and a devoted audience .But a trip to Europe opened his eyes to the world of rave culture, and soon he was back home running small DJ parties for friends — nights that went viral and set the stage for his explosive pivot into dance ...
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3 weeks ago
1 hour 4 minutes

Danny Rants
Private Jet CHAOS & Missing DJs – The INSANE Backstage Secrets You’re Not Supposed to Know - Mike Toner
Send us a text Mike Toner from Thick as Thieves shares his wild journey from moving across the world to open a record shop, becoming a resident at Revolver, to running festivals and managing international touring DJs. Hear the highs, the disasters, and how he’s raised millions for charity by rallying the nightlife community. #ThickAsThieves #MikeToner #RevolverMelbourne #FestivalStories #DJLife #NightlifeStories #MusicIndustry #TouringDJs #FestivalFails #CharityThroughMusic #FredHollows...
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1 month ago
1 hour 1 minute

Danny Rants
INSIDE EMPIRE NIGHCLUB: How a Suburban Club in Narre Warren Attracted Global Stars & Went Off Its Head
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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1 month ago
1 hour

Danny Rants
From Homeless to Nightclub Chaos – Danny Rants Wildest Stories Yet (Ep 50 Special)
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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1 month ago
1 hour 21 minutes

Danny Rants
EX-Bikie Boss EXPOSES Melbourne’s Nightclub Underworld – Jay Malkoun Tells All
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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1 month ago
57 minutes

Danny Rants
Inside Australia’s Roughest Clubs & Pubs: Gangsters, AFL Stars Behaving Badly & Full-Blown Pub Brawls
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 e...
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1 month ago
59 minutes

Danny Rants
From Gangs, Deaths to Billionaire Kids in $50K Booths Inside Australia’s Asian Club Scene
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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2 months ago
54 minutes

Danny Rants
Being DJ Hellraiser: Rave History Of The 00s and 90s With Australias Most Shocking DJ! PT 2
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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2 months ago
1 hour

Danny Rants
Raves, BDSM & Hardstyle: The True Story of Pharmacy Raves in the 2000s
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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2 months ago
59 minutes

Danny Rants
From TV Rock to Hollywood: The Untold Rise of Grant Smilie
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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2 months ago
1 hour 5 minutes

Danny Rants
Inside the WILD Life of a Brothel Madam (Secrets Revealed)
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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2 months ago
1 hour 6 minutes

Danny Rants
Rave Royalty: How Laura King Built Her Name from Raves, Not Radio!
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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3 months ago
1 hour 1 minute

Danny Rants
From War Zones to Nightclubs — How a British Soldier Built (and Lost) a Fortune in Australia
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 Aust...
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3 months ago
1 hour

Danny Rants
The Man Who Helped Built Australia's Dance Music Scene From Sterosonic, Onelove, Chevron To Kiss FM
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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3 months ago
57 minutes

Danny Rants
How Dangerous Goods Lost $300K — And Came Back To Build An Event Empire
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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3 months ago
59 minutes

Danny Rants
Becoming DJ Hellraiser: Was He The Most Shocking DJ in Aussie Rave History? PT 1
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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4 months ago
53 minutes

Danny Rants
The Future of Dance Music Is Not Human - The REAL Dangers Of AI In The Music Industry - Reinier Zonneveld
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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4 months ago
51 minutes

Danny Rants
Send us a text He Was the NRL’s Next Big Thing… Then He Quit for Music 🎤🏉 From Mt Druitt to the national spotlight, Jakiel Mariner’s story is anything but ordinary. He blew up on X Factor as part of the band Fortunate, got offered a shot at a career in the NRL, and was tipped as one of rugby league’s brightest young stars. Then — when most people would have taken the fame, money, and contracts — he walked away… to chase music. In this exclusive interview, we dive into: 🎯 Growing up Samoan in...