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Neil (The Muscle) Cummins. A notorious Sydney hard man who spent 15 years on the doors of the cities most prestigious nightclubs, managing the streets for the Kings of the Cross and watching the backs of some of Sydney’s most famous and infamous underworld identities. Secrets of the Underworld is not for the faint at heart, an insightful and real look into the Sydney Underworld and the real Kings Cross between 1998 - 2013.
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In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Serb's story. Serb is an ex member of the Finks Motorcycle Club. He speaks to Neil about how he ended up in Bikie colours, what he loved about the life and why the world of the bikie he remembers is now dead. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with one of the most influential figures in Australia’s outlaw motorcycle scene, Big Tony, National Presidente of the Bandidos MC. For the first time publicly, Tony breaks down what brotherhood really means inside a motorcycle club, the old-school code that governs their world, and the internal battles that nearly tore the club apart before he stepped forward to lead. He reveals why he wrote his groundbreaking book Bandidos MC: Past, Present & Future, how the club preserves its history and why the media has never come close to telling the full story.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Scotty's story. Scotty from Dragonfly shares his stories of working Dragonfly nightclub and how he ended up behind bars 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From beloved TV icon to survivor of a childhood lived on the edge, Carla Bonner’s real story is far more gripping than anything scripted on Neighbours. In this episode, Carla opens up like never before — sharing the hidden chapters of her life: growing up without a father, navigating trauma and the chaos of a world she had to raise herself in. And behind the fame, she exposes the brutal reality of the industry she devoted nearly two decades to — the politics, the betrayal, the burnout and the painful crash after leaving one of Australia’s biggest shows.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Charlie Brown & Nick Nova's story. This episode features Charlie Brown and Nick Nova, join us on this journey that will leave you wanting more from this storyteller who spent his life minding the streets and the people who ran them! 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode, Neil sits down with Keith Banks — one of Australia’s most seasoned and storied undercover operatives. From a violent childhood in the Queensland outback to joining the police force at just 19, Keith’s path led him deep into the criminal underworld at a time when corruption, heroin, and chaos surged through the streets. For two years, Keith lived as someone else — carrying multiple identities, infiltrating drug syndicates, working alone without surveillance or backup, and constantly walking the razor’s edge between survival and exposure. His stories reveal the raw reality of undercover life: the adrenaline, the fear, the moral lines blurred, the friendships forged with criminals, and the moments where one wrong reaction could have cost him his life.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
TRIGGER WARNING: DOMESTIC VIOLENCE AND ABUSE In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Katy's story. Katy Burns shares her stroy of surviing abuse by her neighbour when she was just 8 years old. She was tormented by him in her adult years and fears for what will happen upon his release. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From long nights in the kitchen to wild days in Sydney’s underground scene, chef Nic Bourke has lived a life few could imagine. In this raw conversation, Nic opens up about her rise through Australia’s restaurant industry — from gruelling 100-hour apprenticeship weeks to cooking for rockstars, ambassadors and presidents. She shares unfiltered stories of survival in a male-dominated world, encounters with fame, and the chaotic mix of hard work, excess and resilience that defined the culinary underworld of the 80s and 90s.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Fahood's story. In this “Best of” episode, Ollie takes us deep inside life behind bars — from his first night fights to witnessing riots and survival in lockdown. It’s raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest as he shares what really happens inside and how close he came to never getting out. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with former soldier, world champion fighter, and legendary Sydney doorman Nathan Tai Hurihanganui. From his early days in the New Zealand Army to the brutal realities of nightclub security, Nathan shares raw stories of violence, loyalty, and survival on the frontlines of Sydney’s nightlife. With honesty and heart, he reveals what it takes to navigate chaos, command respect, and find discipline and purpose through martial arts. A gripping look inside the world of those who keep the peace in places where it’s anything but peaceful.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ollie's story. In this “Best of” episode, Ollie takes us deep inside life behind bars — from his first night fights to witnessing riots and survival in lockdown. It’s raw, unfiltered, and brutally honest as he shares what really happens inside and how close he came to never getting out. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From European judo champion to international Power Slap sensation, Franciska Szabo has lived more lives than most could imagine. In this raw and revealing conversation, Franciska opens up about her journey from Hungary’s judo mats to the bright lights of Las Vegas — where strength, pain, and fame collide. She shares the sacrifices behind her Olympic dreams, the injuries that shaped her resilience, and the double life she led as “Sheena Bathory,” a name that became infamous across the combat and domination worlds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Salvatore's story. Salvatore Coco is an acclaimed actor best known for roles in Home & Away, Heartbreak High and a string of powerful performances in Australian TV and film. Salvatore shares insights from playing gritty characters like Harry Hammoud in Underbelly: The Golden Mile. From standover men to complex antiheroes, he reveals what it takes to bring the underworld to life on screen. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From rising football star to drug trafficker, and finally to father, coach and man of faith — Trai Wallis has lived through every extreme. In this raw and revealing episode, Trai sits down with Neil to open up about how one decision at 18 sent him spiralling from the sporting field to the criminal underworld, addiction, and eventually prison.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Sullivan's story. In this highlight from Secrets of the Underworld, actor Sullivan Stapleton reflects on his film career and the fading heartbeat of Kings Cross — a place once alive with danger, stories, and unforgettable nights. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the boxing ring to the outlaw world of bikie clubs — Johnny Walker’s story is one of discipline, downfall and redemption. Once a rising star in Australian boxing, Walker’s career was marked by talent and raw toughness, but also by the lure of power and brotherhood that led him deep into the criminal underworld. In this raw and unfiltered conversation, Johnny opens up about his early life in Melbourne’s western suburbs, his rise through the boxing ranks, and the choices that landed him behind bars for nearly a decade.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Justin's story. In this gripping 10-minute highlight, Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto recalls his chaotic rise to leadership in the Mongols Motorcycle Club. From turf wars and FBI surveillance to a million-dollar bail and a growing sense of doubt, Mooch takes us inside the violent, high-pressure world that pushed him to question everything he’d built. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
From the rough streets of Dandenong to the neon lights of Melbourne’s club scene, Zoltan’s story is one of survival, transformation, and redemption. Born to Hungarian immigrants, he grew up fighting against bullies, a violent home life, and the need to prove himself. In this raw and gripping conversation, Zoltan opens up about his rise in the bodybuilding world, his years working security in Melbourne’s most notorious venues, the lure of power and the party life, and the crash that followed. He talks candidly about losing family, going to prison, rebuilding his life, and finding peace through faith and purpose by helping those battling addiction, homelessness, and mental health struggles.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Roberta's story. In this Best Of, Roberta Williams takes us deep into one of the most defining chapters of her life. She opens up about the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her first husband — the violence, the fear and the scars that never fully heal. In raw and unflinching detail, Roberta shares how she found the strength to leave, the terrifying moments when her life was on the line and the lasting impact it had on her children. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this conversation, Neil sits down with Becky, a Melbourne-born mother of three who shares her journey from a turbulent childhood, through an abusive marriage and into life as a sex worker. Becky opens up about survival, resilience, and how she found independence in an industry that carries stigma but gave her freedom and control. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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