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Danny Rants
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Join Danny Grant as he pulls back the curtain on night life, night club and the music industry. With crazy stories and special guests.
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DJ Hookie on Creating Starfvckers, Club 77 & Sydney’s Electro Era
1w ago00:55:43Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on Danny Rants Podcast I sit down with Sydney nightlife icon Tom Nash AKA DJ Hookie — the man behind the legendary Starfvckers parties and one of the pioneers of Sydney’s electro club era.Hookie opens up about surviving meningococcal disease, losing his limbs, rebuilding his life through music and eventually becoming one of the most recognisable DJs and personalities in Sydneys nightlife culture.We dive deep into:The creation of StarfvckersClub 77 and Sydney’s golden era of nightlifeThe rise of electro and indie dance cultureCrazy nightclub stories and wild nightsSydney before the lockoutsOvercoming disability and rebuilding identityThe decline of modern nightlife cultureWhat made Sydney clubbing so special during the 2000sThis is a raw, funny and nostalgic look into one of the wildest periods in Australian nightlife history from someone who lived right in the middle of it.🎧 New Danny Rants Podcast episodes weekly.
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Creating Honky Tonks The Man Who Changed Melbourne Nightlife - Michael Delaney
2w ago00:56:38Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week I sit down with Michael Delany — the creative force behind some of Melbourne’s most iconic and culture-defining venues including Honkytonks, Sorry Grandma, La Di Da, Bottom End, Survivor and Poof Doof.From shaping the golden era of Melbourne nightlife to creating venues that became institutions of music, fashion and chaos, Michael opens up on the stories behind the clubs, the risks, the creativity and what really made Melbourne one of the greatest nightlife cities in the world.We dive into the evolution of club culture, wild behind-the-scenes stories, building venues that actually had soul, and how nightlife has changed from the underground era to today. If you lived through Melbourne clubbing in the 2000s and 2010s — this episode is pure nostalgia.
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PeeWee Ferris: The Rise of Australian Rave Culture
3w ago01:03:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThis week on The Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with Australian dance music icon PeeWee Ferris to talk about the rise of Australia’s rave and club culture, his journey through the music industry, and why he still loves DJing after decades in the game.We dive deep into the early Sydney club scene, the explosion of dance music across Australia, the peak festival years, wild club stories, the pressures that came with success, and the highs and lows of staying relevant in an ever-changing industry.From underground raves to massive festival stages, PeeWee Ferris helped soundtrack an era that changed Australian nightlife forever.This is a full look into the evolution of Australian dance music through the eyes of someone who lived it.🎧 We discuss: The beginning of his DJ career Sydney’s early rave & club scene The peak years of Australian dance music Festivals, clubs & crazy stories The highs and lows of the industry How the scene has changed Why he still loves it today #DannyRants #PeeWeeFerris #AustralianRaveCulture #SydneyClubs #DanceMusic #DJCulture
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Inside the Rise of Minx: Australia’s Favourite Club Queen
May 200:53:25Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailMinx is one of Australia’s most respected and enduring DJs, with a career spanning over two decades across both the commercial and underground scenes.Originally from Sydney, Minx built her foundations in South Australia before breaking into the national spotlight as one of the first official female DJs for OneLove — at a time when the industry was heavily male-dominated. She went on to perform across the country, win She Can DJ, tour internationally, and play some of Australia’s most iconic events including Stereosonic, while releasing mix CDs and becoming a recognised name in the commercial house scene.At the peak of her success, Minx faced the challenge many artists encounter — evolving her sound while navigating the expectations that came with mainstream popularity. Rather than being defined by one lane, she successfully transitioned between commercial success and underground credibility, earning respect across both worlds.Throughout her career, she has faced industry adversity and doubt, particularly as a female artist in a competitive space. Despite this, Minx has continued to grow, adapt, and remain relevant — solidifying her position as one of the most successful and influential female DJs in Australia.
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Inside King Street’s Tramp Nightclub: The Story of Melbourne’s Wildest Club
Apr 2501:17:29Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Steve Peth — former owner of Tramp Nightclub — to tell the full story behind one of Melbourne’s most iconic venues.From building Tramp on King Street to navigating the highs and lows of running a nightclub, Steve breaks down what it really took to create a venue that defined an era. We get into the crazy incidents, the wildest nights behind the bar, and the moments that gave Tramp its reputation as one of the city’s most talked-about clubs.We also dive into the artists who came through, the culture of King Street at its peak, and what was happening behind the scenes that the public never saw.This isn’t just a nightclub story — it’s a look at an entire era of Melbourne nightlife, told by someone who was right in the middle of it.🎧 Full episode out now🎥 Clips dropping all week#MelbourneNightlife #KingStreet #TrampNightclub #DannyRants #Podcast
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Inside Melbourne’s Gay Club Scene Craziest Stories - Bikies, Fires & Jimmy Barnes
Apr 1900:58:30Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailOne of the wildest episodes we’ve done.Dean Murphy — one of Australia’s biggest and most influential gay club promoters — sits down to tell the real stories behind Melbourne’s nightlife.We get into everything:Homophobic club owners, getting ripped off, the highs and lows of running parties, and what it actually took to build the gay club scene in Melbourne.Plus some all-time stories…Jimmy Barnes performing Disco Inferno in a gay club, accidental fires behind the bar, chaotic “introductions”, and the moments that defined an era.This isn’t the polished version — this is how it really was.If you were there, you’ll know.If you weren’t… you probably won’t believe it.🎧 Full episode out now🎥 Clips dropping all week#MelbourneNightlife #GayClubScene #DJStories #DannyRants #Podcast
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Jewelz: The Underground Queen Of Hard Trance 90s–2000s Trance Legend
Apr 1200:57:12Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailWe sit down with Jewelz to break down her journey through the underground — from being a female DJ in the 90s when the scene wasn’t built for women, to dominating Sydney’s hard trance clubs at a time when the sound was exploding.She opens up on what it was really like earning respect behind the decks, why hard trance had such a grip on the scene, and the realities of navigating a male-dominated industry.From there, she takes a left turn — moving to Melbourne, stepping away from the spotlight to run a record shop, and eventually rebuilding her career from the ground up.This is a story about resilience, reinvention, and becoming a true Melbourne legend through eras most people will never understand.
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Posseshot Speak Out On Melbourne’s Underground Cultures - Rap, Graffiti And Skate
Apr 500:59:08Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailBefore the streams, before the followers — there was the street.We break down how Posseshot came up through Melbourne’s underground skating and graffiti scene, and how that raw culture fed directly into their rap career. This is about hustle, identity, and a time when reputation was built in real life, not online.A Pod not to be missed
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Kaz James — From Bodyrockers To Ibiza & Reinventing Himself As A Recognised Global DJ
Mar 2801:45:57Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThere was a time when Bodyrockers were everywhere…Then they disappeared.So what actually happened?In this episode, we sit down with Kaz James — one half of Bodyrockers — to break down the full story.From growing up in the Melbourne club scene, to moving to Ibiza at just 19, blowing up globally with Bodyrockers… and then walking away from it all.We dive into:• The hit that changed everything• Why Bodyrockers ended• The reality of blowing up overnight• Reinventing himself Worldwide • Touring the world as a house DJ• And some of the wildest stories ever from the road
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The Untold Story of Reminisce: 14 Years of Building a Festival
Mar 1500:55:56Tap to summarizeSend us Fan MailThe Untold Story of Reminisce FestivalReminisce has become one of Melbourne’s biggest throwback festivals, bringing together thousands of ravers to relive the golden era of dance music. But behind the massive crowds, iconic lineups and nostalgic vibes is a story most people don’t know.In this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, we dive into the full 14-year journey of Reminisce — from the early ideas and risky beginnings to the setbacks, financial losses, and the moments where it nearly didn’t survive.We talk about:• How the festival first started• The struggles and failures along the way• The moments that nearly ended it• How it eventually scaled into one of Melbourne’s biggest nostalgia eventsThis is the real story behind building a music festival in Australia — the wins, the losses, and the grind it takes to keep something alive for over a decade.If you love Melbourne’s rave culture, dance music history, and festival stories, this one’s for you.🎧 Subscribe for more Danny Rants Podcast episodes featuring DJs, promoters and the people who built Australia’s music scene.#ReminisceFestival #MelbourneRave #DannyRantsPodcast #MelbourneDanceMusic #FestivalStories #DanceMusicCulture
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