In Part 2, Said "Chestbrah" opens up about the impact of losing his brother — the late Zyzz — and how that moment shaped the course of his life. We dive into legacy, mental health, and the mindset shift that led him deeper into bodybuilding and personal growth. Said shares what it's really like behind the scenes of comp prep, how he’s managed long-term consistency, and what he's learned about masculinity, discipline, and resilience.

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In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Arabella Del Busso's story. From battling shock in the courtroom to running the prison like a pro, Arabella opens up about her transformation behind bars. She shares how she earned respect, avoided conflict and found her inner strength in one of the toughest environments imaginable.

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In Part 1 of this two-part conversation, I sit down with Said Shavershian — better known online as Chestbrah — to explore the roots of his journey. We talk about his early life in Russia, migrating to Australia as a child, and the challenges he faced growing up, from language barriers to bullying. Said shares how those early struggles shaped his mindset, and how his discovery of training and bodybuilding gave him purpose and identity. We also get into the early internet fitness scene, building an online persona, and what it was like to rise to fame during the peak of online forums and viral culture.

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In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, high-class escort Carly Electric opens up about the emotional side of sex work — from falling for a client to navigating public shaming on online forums. With raw honesty and sharp wit, she unpacks the complexities of desire, connection, boundaries and burnout. 

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In this powerful and deeply personal episode, Amit Ghose shares his incredible journey of living with neurofibromatosis—a rare genetic condition that causes tumors to grow on nerves. From childhood bullying and painful surgeries to finding love and purpose, Amit opens up about the physical and emotional challenges he's faced and how he turned adversity into advocacy. His story is one of resilience, heartbreak, transformation and hope.

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In this snippet, Pete Evans opens up about the coordinated attack that cost him his career — from controversial views on health to being publicly “cancelled” and labeled a neo-Nazi. No regrets, no backing down.

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In this episode, Neil sits down with Sydney nightlife legend Penny Clifford. From her early days discovering her identity in the 1970s to running one of Oxford Street’s most iconic clubs, Penny shares raw, funny, and moving stories of her life as a trailblazing trans woman, showgirl, and nightclub manager. It's a deep dive into identity, community, and the rise and fall of DCM – the club that changed the game.

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Rachel Williams is founder of SUTDA, (Stand Up to Domestic Abuse and author of the book The Devil at Home. After 18 years in an abusive relationship, Rachel was shot and severely injured by her violent partner in 2011. He then committed suicide, as did her 16 year old son Jack, shortly after the attack.
Rachel spent several weeks in hospital and now lives with life altering injuries.

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In this episode, Neil sits down with Ali and Abe from Death Penalty Action — two frontline advocates working to end executions in the U.S. We talk about wrongful convictions, billion-dollar death rows, execution methods you won’t believe, and why the system may be more broken than you think.

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In this rewind episode, we sit down with Desley Robinson, a trailblazer in Australian women's boxing and former IBF International Champion. She opens up about the chaos of her first pro fight, the struggle of balancing motherhood and training, and the harsh reality of corruption and influencer culture in combat sports.

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