Danny Rants

Send us a textFor 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.

Send us a textJay 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 sceneWhat it was really like owning and running nightclubs and strip clubsThe darker side of clubland — violence, bikies, and standoversHow he became a leader in the Comanchero outlaw motorcycle clubAnd the turning point that made him step away from the life🔔 Subscribe for raw stories from the people who built, broke, and lived Australia’s nightlife.📲 Follow @DannyRants on TikTok / Instagram for more clips.🎙️ Available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & YouTube.

Send us a text🔥 Inside Victoria’s Roughest Pubs & Clubs – Jess Conti UnfilteredI 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 eye punched out in a club.This one’s raw, real, and absolutely mental.🎥 Watch the full episode now.

Send us a textIn 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 scene flipped the script, becoming the most in-demand nights in the country. Young millionaires and billionaires dropping $10K to $50K on booths, arriving in Lambos and Ferraris, rocking the freshest designer fits — and making these nights legendary.Kiet also opens up about his evolution — from event promoter to owning Ultra, launching multiple nightclubs, and now running a successful restaurant empire.

Send us a textIn 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 storm during a time when dance music felt dangerous, spiritual, and absolutely alive.If you were there — this is your nostalgia hit. If you weren’t — prepare to find out why you missed something wild.🎧 Available on all platforms. 📍 Subscribe for more legendary tales from Australia’s rave underground.

Send us a textFrom 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 went from being part of Australia’s most notorious parties to now producing massive YouTube and podcast tours with TEG.This one’s wild. It’s raw. And it’s straight from the heart of Aussie rave history.

Send us a textFrom Melbourne's Dance Floors to Hollywood's Rooftops: The Grant Smillie StoryIn 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 electronic music scene . His collaboration with Ivan Gough resulted in the formation of TV Rock, a duo that achieved massive success with hits like "Flaunt It," topping charts and earning ARIA Awards .After conquering the music world, Grant transitioned into the hospitality industry, co-founding venues like Ponyfish Island in Melbourne and the acclaimed E.P. & L.P. in West Hollywood . His ventures have redefined dining experiences, blending his musical roots with innovative culinary concepts.Join us as Grant shares insights into his dynamic career, the challenges of reinvention, and his vision for the future. Whether you're a fan of electronic music, entrepreneurship, or inspiring life stories, this conversation offers a wealth of inspiration.

Send us a textModel 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 madamThe business behind sex workCraziest client requestsDealing with stigma, laws, and misconceptionsWhat people think happens… vs. what really doesIf you’ve ever wondered what the life of a brothel madam actually looks like — this is it.Subscribe for more untold stories from the underground.#BrothelMadam #SexWorkExposed #DannyRants #KrystalGaltry #NightlifePodcast #AussiePodcasts

Send us a textLaura King: Queen of Australia’s Underground Techno SceneFrom 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 Win The Record Collection We Discuss In The Pod! 📲 Follow Laura KingInstagram: @lauraking_au📣 Subscribe for more unfiltered interviews with the people who run Australia’s music, nightlife, and chaos:👉 @DannyRantsDrop a comment if you’ve ever seen Laura King live 🔥👇

Send us a textFrom 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 Australia– Making millions, losing it, and making it again– Launching events & owning nightclubs– How he booked Travis Scott and other major artistsThis is one of the wildest bounce-back stories in nightlife.