Secrets of the Underworld
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.
Episodes
REWIND: The One Decision That Led To Prison | Kurt Rigger
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Kurt Rigger's story. Kurt is a Plumber who runs his own business. But after chasing payments from a client for months, he made a poor decision that sent him to prison. The only thing …
Becoming Chestbrah [Part 2] | Said Sergeyevich Shavershian
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…
REWIND: Rock Bottom to Running the Jail | Arabella Del Busso
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 re…
Becoming Chestbrah [Part 1] | Said Sergeyevich Shavershian
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 challenge…
REWIND: What Happens After the Booking | Carly Electric
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, high-class escort Carly Electric opens up about the emotional side of sex work — from falling…
Face Value: Living with Neurofibromatosis | Amit Ghose
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 …
REWIND: The One Post That Cost Him Everything | Pete Evans
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey In this snippet, Pete Evans opens up about the coordinated attack that cost him his career — from controversial views on health to being pu…
Don’t Cry, Mama: The Drag Queen of Oxford Street | Penny Clifford
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 l…
REWIND: The First Time He Tried to Kill Me | Rachel Williams
TRIGGER WARNING Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Rachel Williams is founder of SUTDA, (Stand Up to Domestic Abuse and author of the book The Devil at Home. After 18 years i…
Activists Taking on America's Death Penalty | Abraham Bonowitz & Alli Sullivan
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, a…
REWIND: Fighting for More Than a Title | Desley Robinson
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey In this rewind episode, we sit down with Desley Robinson, a trailblazer in Australian women's boxing and former IBF International Champion.…
Inside the Heist | Jeff Morgan
In this episode, Jeff Morgan opens up about his turbulent upbringing in Redfern, his rise through the ranks of Sydney’s criminal underworld and the choices that led him into a life of bank robberies and fast money. From the chaos of "The Bl…
REWIND: Twelve and Hooked | Darcy Cogdale
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Darcy Cogdale made headlines when he was jailed for assault and drugs charges but his story began as a bullied high schooler who went from …
The Last Dance | Steve Lowe
Steve Lowe returns for a raw and deeply moving chat about his wild years in Sydney’s Kings Cross nightclub scene and the final chapter of his life. From velvet ropes and outlaw bikies to his ‘last dance’ party and terminal diagnosis, Steve …
REWIND: The Queen of 100 Rooms | Catherine De Noire
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Catherine De Noire, who is a PhD student, runs a legal brothel in Europe with women who work as independent contractors. All she supplies i…
Turning Pain Into Purpose | Glen Fisher
Glen Fisher is a survivor, advocate, and founder of The Legup Project. Glenn endured horrific abuse as a child in institutional care, battled years of addiction and homelessness, and has since transformed his pain into a mission to help oth…
REWIND: When the Detectives Were the Criminals | Steve Keogh
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey In this episode, Neil sits down with Steve Keogh, a former Scotland Yard detective with over 30 years in the Metropolitan Police. Steve sha…
Confessions of an Escort | Hayley Summers
Hayley Summers joins Neil for a raw dive into the sex industry — from strip clubs to private work, heartbreak to healing. Hayley opens up about her journey through stripping and escorting, from the Gold Coast to Hong Kong and Melbourne’s ni…
REWIND: Deported, Grieving and Ganged Up | Calen Morris
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Calen Morris is a 501 deportee and patched member of one of New Zealand’s most notorious motorcycle clubs - The Head Hunters. Calen shares …
Predator Hunter to Prizefighter | Matt Floyd
Matt Floyd was raised in foster care and entangled in a life of crime, Floyd found redemption through boxing. Now, as a former paedophile hunter turned professional boxer, he's setting his sights on a high-profile boxing and bare-knuckle fi…
REWIND: Survivor's Story from the North Tower | Tom Canavan
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Tom Canavan was a securities specialist working in the North Tower on 9/11 who survived the collapse of the Twin Towers. He recounts the mo…
Behind the Bass | DJ Dave Austin
DJ Dave Austin talks on his journey through the highs and lows of the nightlife scene, to becoming a key figure in Sydney’s DJ and event circuit. He shares insights on the evolution of DJing, club culture, iconic venues like DCM, and the im…
REWIND: From Nursing to OnlyFans | Bonnie and Leila
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Bonnie and Leilani are OnlyFans models who hit the headlines after they hit schoolies on the Gold Coast in 2023. In this episode they share…
Trading Parties for Punches | Zeke Campbell
In this episode, Zeke Campbell shares his journey from growing up in Wollongong to pursuing a professional boxing career. He reflects on the challenges he’s faced, the impact of family, and how partying once distracted him from his goals. N…
REWIND: Redemption Isn’t Clean | Ron Isherwood [Part 2]
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Ron Isherwood, a former addict and ex-convict reflects on a lifetime shaped by trauma, crime, and redemption. From confronting a violent an…
Barbells & Basslines | Elle Cooper
In this episode Elle Cooper shares her journey from energetic childhood, to the worlds of bodybuilding and DJing. She opens up about balancing her passions, overcoming challenges, and dreaming big on stage, behind the decks, and beyond.See …
REWIND: From Pentridge to the Cross | Ron Isherwood [Part 1]
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Ron Isherwood has lived wild life of gangs, prison and drug addiction. He has sinced turned his back on crime and drugs, using his freedom …
Stripping, Bodybuilding and Self-Discovery | Consciously Ash
In this episode Consciously Ash talks about his journey from a turbulent childhood in Australia to a life of transformation. Ash shares insights from his time in the military, adult entertainment, Britain’s Got Talent, as well as his path t…
REWIND: Acting in Lock, Stock and Two Smoking Barrels | Vas Blackwood
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Vas Blackwood played Lenny Henry's sidekick Winston Churchill in The Lenny Henry Show and Rory Breaker in the hit film Lock, Stock and Two …
The Unseen Struggles of a Freestyle Rider | Jay Archer
This conversation explores the life and legacy of Jay Archer, a motocross and freestyle rider, through the eyes of his brother Ryan and wife Beth. It delves into their childhood, Jay's passion for bikes, the challenges he faced in pursuing …
REWIND: The Art of Seduction as a Russian Spy | Aliia Roza
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Here's a rewind from Season 9 when Neil spoke to Aliia Roza who was trained in the Russian military as a Spy and at age 18 witnessed the ho…
Navigating the Nightlife | Micky D
In this episode, Mickey D shares his journey from a young DJ starting at 14 to becoming a prominent figure in the nightlife scene, particularly at the iconic DCM nightclub. Mickey discusses the importance of adapting to changing music trend…
REWIND: BDSM, Escorting and Sex Work | Contessa Williams
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Here's a rewind from Season 9 when Neil spoke to Contessa Williams about the sex work industry. Rewind back to Season 9 to hear the full st…
From Chaos to Comedy | Andrew Hamilton
Neil sits down with Andrew, a former uni student turned mushroom dealer turned stand-up comic. They chat about growing up, selling drugs, getting arrested, and doing time — plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. From public vs …
Behind the Scenes of Security in Nightclubs | Fono
Fono shares his journey from growing up in New Zealand to becoming a key figure in Australia’s nightlife and security scene. He reflects on the challenges, lessons, and memorable moments from working in Kings Cross and various nightclubs. T…
Unveiling the Shadows | Isami's Story
Isami grew up in a strict missionary household in Japan, where emotional and physical abuse were masked as religious discipline. Isolated and controlled, she’s now finding strength in healing, therapy, and music—and breaking the cycle her p…
REWIND: Swingers and Threesomes During Covid | Mizzy Bender
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Here's a rewind from Season 9 when Neil spoke Mizzy Bender about the secret world of swingers. Rewind back to Season 7 to hear the full sto…
Childhood Trauma to Hollywood | Spencer Connelly
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Spencer Connelly was five when he was set on fire by his dad in an unforgivable act of revenge. Still bearing the scars, he never wanted to…
REWIND: Getting Clean While Living With Addict
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short survey Here's a rewind from Season 9 when Neil spoke to Natascha Consigli, a seasoned partier to stripper/model through to air hostess and eventua…
Surviving the Impossible | Jamie Hull
Wanna win a $100 Visa Gift card? Fill out this short survey and go in the draw Take the short surveyI Imagine jumping from a burning plane, knowing it’s your only chance to survive. At 32, while serving in the armed forces, Jamie faced this…