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: When the Character Takes Over | Salvatore Coco
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…
From the Field to the Front Line of Crime | Trai Wallis
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 s…
REWIND: From Hollywood to Kings Cross | Sullivan Stapleton
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 w…
The Boxer Who Fell into the Underworld | Johnny Walker
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 …
REWIND: When the FBI Came Knocking | Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto
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 surveillan…
The Enforcer Who Found Forgiveness | Zoltan Banyai
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…
REWIND: Love, Violence & Survival | Roberta Williams
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 …
Surviving Abuse, Finding Independence in Sex Work | Becky
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 h…
REWIND: Blood, Brawls & The Cross | Ray from Hugos
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ray's story. In this Best Of episode, we revisit some of the wildest and most unforgettable stories from Ray — the legendary doorman from Hugo’s. From his chaotic fifteen-minute shift…
Vanished at Sea: The Amy Bradley Case | Brad Bradley (Part 2)
In part two of this conversation, Brad Bradley reflects on the disappearance of his sister, Amy Bradley. Brad Bradley continues his story, delving into the critical hours after Amy was discovered missing. He shares the family’s struggles wi…
REWIND: Surviving Death Row in Dubai | Zee (Part 2)
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Zee's story. Ahmed Zeidan was living the life DJing in Dubai but it all took a turn when he was arrested on drug charges and sent to prison for 9 years where he was beaten and torture…
Vanished at Sea: The Amy Bradley Case | Brad Bradley (Part 1)
In part one of this two-part conversation, Brad Bradley reflects on the disappearance of his sister, Amy Bradley. Brad shares heartfelt stories of their childhood, the close bond they shared, and the events leading up to Amy’s last known mo…
REWIND: From Clubs to Cuffs in Dubai | Zee (Part 1)
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Zee's story. Ahmed Zeidan was living the life DJing in Dubai but it all took a turn when he was arrested on drug charges and sent to prison for 9 years where he was beaten and torture…
Your Favourite Epidode of SOTU: The Sex Slave | Jack Irish
Jack Irish is a self confessed Sex Slave, in this episode he tells Neil about the dark underworld of BDSM and Sex Slave "Relationships"See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
REWIND: What Really Happens on Adult Sets | Belinda Gavin
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Belinda Gavin's story. Belinda Gavin pulls back the curtain on the adult film industry. From her first softcore shoots and surprising Playboy encounters to the unspoken rules of sets …
From Blacktown to the Mic | Fortay
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil Cummins sits down with West Sydney rapper Forte to unpack his raw and unfiltered journey through music, street life and now comedy. Forte shares the struggles, the hustles and the breakthro…
REWIND: The Making of Australia’s Strongest Man | Alex Simon
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Alex Simon's story. Alex Simon, Australia’s Strongest Man, takes us inside his wild journey to breaking records. From eating 10,000 calories a day and powering through brutal training…
The Last Time You’ll Hear This Name | Taylor Gunz
In this conversation, Neil reconnects with longtime friend Taylor Guns, a former dancer and escort whose life journey has been anything but ordinary. Taylor opens up about her early days in the adult industry, her rise to fame on stage, the…
REWIND: Too Honest for Radio | Bianca Dye
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Bianca Dye's story. Bianca Dye is an Australian radio presenter. Throughout her career, Dye has presented programs in the competitive Sydney and Brisbane metropolitan radio markets as…
Inside NSW’s Criminal Underworld with the Gangbuster | Deborah Wallace
Former NSW Police Detective Superintendent Deborah Wallace takes us inside the world of organised crime, outlaw motorcycle gangs, and Middle Eastern crime families. From her early days on the beat to leading major strike forces, Wallace sha…
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…