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Melbourne most iconic and notorious nightclub. Alex Mate head promoter talks on its origins 

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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.

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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!

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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.

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

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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.