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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Sex, Drugs & Techno – The Hellfire Club Story.
I sit down with Richard “Masters” (Wolstencroft) to unpack the rise of HELLFIRE—Australia’s most controversial underground nightclub. We get real about church backlash, media moral panics, the Hellfire Murders the door policy secrets, celebrity visitors, and how a BDSM-techno night launched careers across DJs, designers, and performers. Myth vs reality—told by the guy who started it.

Content note: Adult themes, references to drug use and violence; discussion of sexuality. Viewer discretion advised.

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Melbourne club icon Kalus sits down with me for his most honest interview ever. We go deep into the dark side of the Melbourne Sound — from wild nights in the clubs, the chaos, politics, and the heavy price of addiction… to his story of recovery, redemption, and building a legacy that inspired the next generation of DJs.

This isn’t just music talk — this is about survival, culture, and the truth behind Melbourne nightlife that most people never hear.

👉 Watch as Kalus opens up on:

• The rise of the Melbourne Sound
• Drugs, chaos & the dark side of the scene
• Club politics and rivalries
• His journey through rehab & recovery
• How he’s trailblazing for the next generation

If you’ve ever partied in Melbourne, you know his influence. If you haven’t… this is your first real taste of it.

⚡ Don’t forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE & hit the bell for more wild stories from the underbelly of music and nightlife.

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Mark “The Hammer” Castagnini has lived one of the wildest journeys in Australian nightlife and combat sports. From battling self-esteem as a kid, to finding confidence through martial arts, his story takes us deep into the world of nightclub culture, bouncer life, and the underground fight scene.

In this episode, we talk about:
The illegal fightclubs known as Battle of the Bouncers
 Going from nightclub punter to bouncer — and the crazy stories that came with it
 The brutal reality of nightclub brawls and the ever-changing security industry
Owning Area 61 nightclub, losing it all, and reinventing himself
And How martial arts saved his life and gave him purpose

This is raw, real, and unapologetic

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Simon Coyle has lived multiple lifetimes in dance music. From cutting his teeth with Mad Agency in the 90s, to co-founding Wet Musik and touring the world as a DJ, he’s been at the centre of Australia’s electronic story from the very start.

After years on the decks, Simon pivoted into the business side — becoming an international touring agent and eventually co-founding Stereosonic, one of Australia’s most iconic festivals. He was there for its meteoric rise, its multi-million-dollar sale, and even its fall when the business collapsed.

But the story didn’t end there. Refusing to walk away, Simon returned with Pitch Control, his new venture that’s once again shaping the future of dance events. From illegal raves to global stages, few people have seen — and survived — as much of the industry as Simon Coyle.

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Australia’s Hip Hop Underdog – The Mistah Cee Story.
From losing both his parents at a young age, to growing up black in Maroubra, to fighting his way through the chaos of Sydney’s early club scene — Mistah Cee has lived through it all.

In this episode we talk about:

• The heartbreak and resilience that shaped his life.
• Wild fights and raw stories from Sydney nightlife in the 2000s.
• His battles with identity and belonging growing up in Maroubra.
• How he refused to give up on his dream — even when it felt impossible.
• The moment he blew up online and how it changed everything.
• His experiences touring and working in America’s hip hop scene.

This is the story of Australia’s Hip Hop Underdog who turned tragedy into triumph.

#MistahCee #AustralianHipHop #HipHopPodcast #UnderdogStory #Maroubra #DannyRants #DJLife #ClubCulture #HipHopUnderdog