Secrets of the Underworld

Emily’s story is one of survival, trauma, addiction and ultimately taking back control of her life.

Emily opens up about a childhood marked by abuse, leaving home young, destructive relationships, domestic violence, an eating disorder, addiction and the devastating loss of her son.

She also shares how financial desperation as a single mum led her into the adult industry, how she says she was manipulated into sex work, and the moment she finally walked away and began building a business and a life on her own terms.

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Eva opens up about the experiences that shaped her childhood trauma, abusive relationships, cocaine and meth addiction, overdoses, and the moment an intervention finally forced her to confront where her life was heading. Now four and a half months sober, she talks candidly about shame, recovery, rebuilding her sense of self, and creating a very different future for herself and her daughter.

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Former Sydney Swan Jed Lamb reacts to the allegations engulfing his old club and reflects on the famous “Bloods culture”, saying he was “gobsmacked” by what he has heard. He also opens up about his extraordinary childhood, including domestic violence at home and the murder of his father, who was killed with an axe by his best mate.

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Walter Pugliese grew up surrounded by heroin addiction, domestic violence, and chaos. By 15, he had been arrested. Drugs, dealing, and prison followed—until he decided he wasn't going to waste his life.

Walter tells Neil how fighting became his way out, taking him from a life fuelled by rage to the brutal world of professional MMA and bare-knuckle fighting.

He opens up about his childhood, prison, the mistakes he refuses to let define him, becoming a father, and the night he went toe-to-toe with one of the biggest names in bare-knuckle fighting.

His dream now? A world title—and proving that after everything life has thrown at him, he's still standing.

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Alison was born with Treacher Collins syndrome and has endured more than 100 reconstructive surgeries, discrimination, childhood trauma and years of being judged for looking different.

In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with Alison to hear how she built a life in New York, broke into modelling and acting, earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination, and developed the thick skin that now allows her to say: know who you are, no matter what anyone else thinks.

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Adam Smith thought he'd found brotherhood. Instead, he found addiction, violence, prison and a contract on his life.

In this powerful interview with Neil "The Muscle" Cummins, Adam reveals what life inside outlaw motorcycle clubs is really like, why prison changed him forever, and why he's now dedicating his life to helping others avoid the same path. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the patches, this is the story you need to hear.

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Marcus spent 11 years in the British Army, including two tours of Afghanistan. After surviving a devastating brain injury that ended his military career, he arrived in Australia looking for a fresh start.

Just four days later, he became a male escort.

Now charging up to $2,000 an hour, Marcus says he's Australia's most expensive male escort. But behind the headlines is a story far more complex than money, sex and scandal.

In this raw and surprisingly emotional conversation, Marcus opens up about the reality of selling intimacy, the women who seek his services, the trauma many carry, and the mental toll of living a life built around fulfilling other people's fantasies. He also reveals the bizarre requests, the life-changing moments, and why he's seriously considering walking away from the industry altogether.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning

This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical assault, and serious injuries.

Some viewers may find the content distressing.

Please take care while watching. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a support service in your area.

Georgia was living her dream. A successful bodybuilder, social media creator, and rising fitness personality, she had just competed internationally and was enjoying what should have been the trip of a lifetime.

Instead, it became a nightmare.

In this emotional interview, Georgia shares, for the first time, how an argument during a holiday in the Bahamas escalated into a violent assault that left her with multiple facial fractures, 24 stitches, and permanent nerve damage. She speaks openly about the physical injuries, the emotional trauma, and the difficult road to rebuilding her life.

This is a confronting but powerful conversation about domestic violence, survival, resilience, and the long journey of recovery.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, support is available here

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Aubrey Black returns for Part 2 of her explosive conversation on Secrets of the Underworld. She opens up about the trust, betrayal and politics behind the adult industry, exposing fake producers, toxic rivalries, industry awards, social media battles and what it really takes to build a global brand. She also reveals why she's planning a major comeback—and why she's more selective than ever about who she works with.

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After disappearing from the public eye for almost two years, adult entertainer Aubrey Black returns to reveal why.

In Part 1 of this exclusive two-part series, Aubrey claims she was the victim of a devastating cyberattack that she says wiped out her business, cut her off from family and friends, and cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost income. She also opens up about the emotional toll of rebuilding her life and career from the ground up.

But that's only the beginning.

Aubrey gives an unfiltered look inside Australia's adult entertainment industry, discussing alleged jealousy, politics, betrayal, and the culture she believes is holding the industry back. She explains why she trusts overseas productions more than those at home, the friendships she lost, and why she's determined to make a comeback on her own terms.

In Part 1, you'll hear:

• Why Aubrey disappeared for 18 months

• The alleged cyberattack that changed everything

• The financial and emotional toll of rebuilding

• The politics and rivalries inside the adult industry

• Why she believes Australia's industry is different from the rest of the world

🎙️ Part 2 drops this Wednesday.

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