Danny Rants

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, to eventually running his own club, we go deep into the reality of the strip club business. We talk about the rules, the fines, how the money really works, what most people don’t understand about the industry, and what it actually takes to survive in it. Nothing was off limits. This is one of the most honest and eye-opening conversations I’ve had. — Subscribe for more real stories from the people who built Melbourne’s nightlife. Follow Danny Rants: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dannyrants TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@dannyrants

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 the realities of running events in FNQ — the wins, the chaos, and the stories you couldn’t make up. Including the night a crocodile bit his mate at a party. Only in Far North Queensland.

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 industry • Touring stories you won’t hear anywhere else • How Melbourne’s club scene exploded — and what changed For anyone who lived through Melbourne’s club era, this one will hit. And for those who didn’t — this is what it was really like. — 🎧 The Danny Rants Podcast Conversations with the people who built the culture. #SeanQuinn #MelbourneClubs #BigDayOut #DanceMusic #MelbourneSound #Summadayze

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 the country. In this episode, we go deeper than the dancefloor: Growing up in a refugee family in Western Sydney Finding identity through music and nightlife The rise of Latin culture in Sydney & Melbourne nightclubs A community and culture many Australians rarely see This isn’t just about parties or promoters. It’s about heritage, hustle, and building something from nothing — while carrying the weight of family, culture, and expectation. Welcome to a side of Australian nightlife you probably didn’t know existed.

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 with music, to becoming a driving force behind influential platforms like Vicious Recordings, and how those moments helped push Australian dance music onto a global stage. We talk about: His early beginnings and lifelong obsession with music His impact on dance culture from the 80s through the clubbing golden era Favourite moments from decades behind the decks The evolution of DJs, clubs, and audiences And how he’s still influencing dance culture today, without chasing trends This isn’t just a look back — it’s a story about longevity, passion, and how real cultural impact is built over time.

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 launching the Kiss My Grass Festival to championing Melbourne's local club scene, Tim has seen it all—and lived to tell the tale. This is the untold story of the station that shaped a generation… and the man who refused to let it fade out.

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: doesWhether you're a student, DJ, content creator, or just obsessed with live music — this is your roadmap to getting a foot in the door and making it a full-time career. Watch it. Save it. Share it. Your backstage pass starts here. 🎟️

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 his empire The secrets to staying relevant in a scene that burns people out The pressure, the glamour, the wins — and the war stories If you've ever wondered what it’s like behind the velvet rope — this is the episode. Welcome to the most polished chaos in nightlife.

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, fallouts, fear, and finding peace — this one goes deep.

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 culture, told by the people who lived it. 🎙 Guest: Alex Mate 🏛 Clubs: Mansion, Fantasia, Dome, Hard Kandy 🔊 Hosted by: Danny Rants

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

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.

Send us a text What So Not reflecting on splitting his head on tour with Flume & Benson in Geelong and how breaking the rules got him his big break!

Send us a text Joey Lamatina: the man behind two of the Gold Coast’s most infamous nightclubs — Mansion and Platinum. In this episode, we go deep into the real Gold Coast: the glitz, the glamour, the gangs, the politics, and the chaos that shaped Australia’s wildest party strip. Joey opens up about: 🔥 Running nightclubs at the height of the Gold Coast boom 🔥 The gangs, egos and behind-the-scenes power plays 🔥 Iconic nights at Mansion & Platinum 🔥 Fights, fame, celebrities and the madness of Surfers Paradise 🔥 The rise and fall of the GC party era 🔥 What really happens behind closed doors in the Gold Coast nightlife world 🔥 The highs, the lows and the moments that nearly broke him This is raw, unfiltered Gold Coast history from the man who lived it. If you’ve ever partied on the Coast — or just wondered what really goes on — this episode is unmissable.

Send us a text Episode Drops with notorious nightclub boss and former owner of Mansion & Platinum nightclub 9am Sunday

Send us a text Ivan Ooze sits down with Danny Rants for one of his most honest interviews ever — opening up about drug psychosis, losing a close friend, fame, trauma, tall poppy, and performing with some of the biggest rap artists in the world. From the early days of SoundCloud fame to touring with Ice Cube, Cypress Hill and Wu-Tang, Ivan breaks down the highs, the lows, and the moments that nearly destroyed him. This is the side of Australian hip-hop you never hear about — mental health battles, industry pressure, public scrutiny, and rebuilding a life after hitting breaking point. We dive into: 🔥 His battle with drug-induced psychosis 🔥 Losing a friend to suicide 🔥 Tall poppy culture in Australia 🔥 What really happens behind the scenes of touring 🔥 The mental cost of going viral too young 🔥 Fame, burnout, self-destruction & healing 🔥 Working with Wu-Tang, Ice Cube, Cypress Hill & more 🔥 The comeback story no one saw coming This episode is raw, vulnerable and fully unfiltered — exactly what Danny Rants is known for. If you’ve ever struggled with mental health, felt misunderstood, or been crushed by expectations… this one will hit home.

Send us a text In this episode, I sit down with Jason Midro — one of the true pioneers of Melbourne’s electronic music scene. From his early days writing for Inpress Magazine, to running Bass Station — the infamous underground club that defined the 2000s rave era — Jason lived through the absolute rise, fall and rebirth of the Melbourne dance movement. We go deep on: ⚡️ The golden age of raving in Melbourne ⚡️ The explosion of ecstasy culture and its long-term impact — from the 90s to today ⚡️ The behind-the-scenes of Bass Station, the DJs, the chaos, and the community it created ⚡️ His journey from journalist to one of the most influential DJs in the country ⚡️ What really killed the rave scene — and how it shaped today’s nightlife This one’s raw, honest and straight from the heart of someone who helped build the sound that shaped a generation. If you lived the era, you’ll feel this. If you didn’t — you’ll finally understand it.

Send us a text In this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with KAOS — two Melbourne club dancers turned DJs who unlocked a world most people never get to see. From late-night club floors to national reality TV shows, this is the REAL story behind the grind, the pressure, the politics, the stigma, and the hustle behind their rise. No influencer shortcuts despite popular belief. No BS. Just work. We dive into: 🔥 What actually goes on behind the scenes in clubs 🔥 The expectations placed on women in nightlife 🔥 Their jump from professional dancers to real DJs 🔥 Their raw reality TV experiences (the stuff you didn’t see) 🔥 The mental toll, the rumours, the edits, and the truth 🔥 How they continue to rebuild themselves away from the stereotype If you’re into nightlife stories, DJ culture, big personality journeys and real conversations — this episode brings ALL of it.

Send us a text Inside Australia’s Secret Sex Clubs | DJ Slave Barbie Tells All Ever wondered what really happens inside Melbourne’s underground sex clubs? This week, DJ Slave Barbie opens up about her wild journey — from discovering the city’s hidden kink, fetish, and sauna scene, to finding the courage to spin decks in the most intimate clubs in Australia. We dive deep into the real subculture behind the headlines — the secret rooms, the coded invites, the blurred line between freedom and fantasy. From straight and gay saunas to swingers clubs and fetish nights, Slave Barbie gives an unfiltered look at a world most people never dare to see. Watch or listen for an insider’s take on Melbourne’s rawest, most underground scene — where music, desire, and identity all collide.

Send us a text From Melbourne’s OG club scene to the heart of the bush doof movement, Sammy La Marca has lived every side of Australia’s underground. He started as one of the city’s biggest club kids — velvet ropes, strobes, and packed dancefloors — but over time, the music and meaning shifted. Now, he’s a full-blown doofer, playing wild sets across Australia and the world, chasing that raw connection only found under open skies and speaker stacks. In this episode, we dive into the rise of Melbourne’s club-to-doof culture, the highs and lows of DJ life, and even the time he nearly cut his hand off (yep, you read that right). 🎙️ Hosted by Danny Rants, this one’s a wild ride through music, culture, chaos, and self-discovery.