Onwards To Victory

What do you get when you mix a classical trained actress, a puppeteer, a fringe festival and the emotional backbone of a thousand shows?
You get Platts, the most beloved and battle hardened stage manager in showbiz.

In this backstage deep dive, Platts shares what it's really like to run a show from the wings. From managing sweaty quick changes and rogue acrobats to keeping artists emotionally afloat with affirmations and making sure they’ve got the right pair of knickers or the world is over.

We cover everything:
• The art of solving problems before they happen
• Accidentally getting turkey sl@ppt mid quick change
• How you stop noticing backstage nudity
• Being married while touring the world for months apart
• How the journey started with puppeteering and acting
• The definitive answer to the best Leatherman to own
• And how pretty and talented acrobats are.............

Platts has built tents, run massive venues, lit entire shows, and picked artists up off the floor emotionally and literally.
This one is for the unsung heroes who make the magic happen and anyone who’s ever panicked about their props being set just 'right'.


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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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Damien Warren Smith, better known on stage as Garry Starr, trained under the legendary Philippe Gaulier in Paris. His clowning blends incisive wit with lovable physical comedy. He is the creative force behind Garry Starr Performs Everything, Conquers Troy and Greece Lightning, plus you might have spotted him in Love My Way and Law and Order UK. His multi-award winning show Classic Penguins in which he struts in a tailcoat with no pants and penguin flippers and leaves audiences roaring.

In this episode of Onwards to Victory Damien reveals why he ditched his smartphone to turbo charge creativity, what dating life on tour is really like, why a universal basic income could be the lifeline every artist needs, and a wealth of captivating anecdotes, reflections and behind the scenes insights. If you are looking for an easy listen and want to dive into the world of clowning this is the one!

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Colin Ebsworth is a Perth-based stand up who literally grew up in the Unification Church, often called the Moonies, and he’s turned that wild white-suit childhood into a multiple smash-hit, sold-out comedy shows. In this episode he pulls back the curtain on the psychology of comedy, sharing incredible insights into why we laugh, how belief shapes every punchline and what happens when your brain kicks into full ADHD turbo mode. It’s packed with incredible stories from his days in the cult and beyond, and his life is as fascinating as he is hilarious. You’ll never look at comedy or cults the same way again. Strap in, this is an amazing episode!

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Jacqueline Furey is a force of nature — burlesque queen, sideshow legend, and full-blown chaos goddess. And in this episode, she does not hold back.
From backstage secrets to the utterly bizarre gigs she’s been hired for (you won’t believe some of them), Jacqueline gives us a raw and riotous look into the life of a burlesque and freak-show icon. It's bold, it's hilarious, and it’s everything you didn’t know you needed.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Jessie Mikie Grant never had the chance to run away with the circus — because he was born into it.

In this wild ride of an episode, Jessie shares some of the most jaw-dropping stories from life under the big top: globe of death disasters, raging windstorms that completely demolished their tent mid-tour, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in a traveling show.

We go behind the curtain into the world of a true born-and-raised performer — and trust us, you’ll be hanging off every word.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Memphis Mae is the hostess with the mostest, the Burlesque Queen of not giving a single F. With her signature acts that are impossible to look away from (even if you wanted to), she’s become an unstoppable force on the stage.

This episode is loaded with raunchy banter and edge-of-your-seat stories. From putting mint bubble gum in places it definitely wasn’t meant for, to talking Magnus into shoving his reproduction organ into a fan — purely for her own entertainment (spoiler: of course he did it).

And believe me, that’s only the beginning.

So wrap yourself in bubble wrap, shut the door, and settle in — this episode is wild, ridiculous, and absolutely unfiltered.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Step behind the bricks with Jackson Harvey, winner of LEGO Masters Australia Season 2, as he joins Magnus Danger Magnus for a wild, hilarious, and eye-opening ride through the world of competitive LEGO building!
In this episode of Onwards to Victory, Jackson reveals the stories they don’t show you on TV. From unexpected behind-the-scenes moments to what life has looked like after the big win with teammate Alex, we explore how LEGO Masters was just the entrée to a much bigger creative journey.
We also get a fresh look at Jackson’s world beyond the bricks—including his passion for street art and tattooing—and discover just how deep his creative instincts really go.
It’s the ultimate mix of bricks, banter, and bold creativity.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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This week on Onwards to Victory, we tumble headfirst into the beautiful chaos of Swedish circus royalty with the one and only David Eriksson — juggler, provocateur, philosopher, and all-around master of the unexpected.

With over two decades of jaw-dropping performances across the globe, David has carved a reputation as one of the most inventive and unpredictable forces in the world of contemporary circus. We dive deep into the method behind his madness — from juggling philosophy and self-sabotage as performance art, to keeping things weird, wild, and wonderfully human onstage.

Expect hot takes, vulnerable truths, and more than a few moments of sheer unfiltered brilliance as David unpacks the absurdity of showbiz, staying authentic in a polished world, and finding magic in the mess.

🎤 Hosted, as always, by the irrepressible Magnus Danger Magnus, with ADHD energy at maximum setting and mustache fully locked and loaded.

This is one for the freaks, the thinkers, and the showbiz romantics.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
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Producer: Justin Williams
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Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Magnus is joined by the sensational Belle De Beauvoir, a burlesque powerhouse covered in glitter and sex appeal! Hold onto your sequins, because this chat gets wild! 

 They talk burlesque, on stage personas, Life philosophies and how Belle unknowingly played a role in the reason Magnus doesn't drink anymore (it gets VERY interesting). A new business venture of starting a rhymes with HolyVans where they talk geopolitical issues and A**L

And that's just the beginning...

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!

Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.

https://linktr.ee/violetempress

Producer: Justin Williams

https://www.instagram.com/justinsgoodvibes

Assistant to the Producer: Richard Sullivan

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Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

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Get ready for the extraordinary tales of the amazing Nathan, aka ImagiNation!
He’s a performer who has followed his heart and his silly nature all the way to some of the biggest stages in the world. Nathan was discovered simply by being his relentlessly positive self—but his journey wasn’t always clown shoes and red noses. Before the spotlight, there was hospitals and pain.
This is a heartwarming story of resilience, laughter, and the power of embracing play and joy no matter what life throws at you. His perspective on the world will leave you wishing you had the same mindset—and you just might walk away inspired to find a little more playfulness in your own life.

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Theme tune: Magnus Danger D!
Written by Christian Paul Rattray, Violet Empress Music.
https://linktr.ee/violetempress

Producer: Justin Williams
https://www.instagram.com/justinsgoodvibes
Co-manager: Richard Sullivan
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WE WANNA HEAR FROM YOU!
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PLEASE NOTE:
Onwards To Victory takes a fresh, bold approach, stepping away from our usual content, and we couldn’t be more excited for this new adventure! We’ll dive into a wide variety of topics—some a bit more adult-oriented. Parents of younger listeners, please note that some discussions may be intended for mature audiences. Enjoy the wild ride!

How can we satisfy your ear holes even more? What do you like? What do you not like?

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