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Danny Rants

Danny Rants
Melbourne
Nightclubs
Dance Music
Nightlife
Djing
House Music
Electronic Music
Melbourne Nightlife
Covid-19
Club Culture
Mental Health
Rave Culture
Music Industry
Reminisce
Social Media
Kiss FM
Music Festivals
Sydney
Cloud Nine
DJ Culture

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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You’ve seen the lasers. You’ve seen the shows. But you probably have no idea who’s behind them.

Laser Sloth has spent years behind some of the biggest electronic music shows in Australia and around the world — working as Dom Dolla’... more

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14 years. One nightclub. A hell of a lot of stories.

Josh Lefers takes us inside the wild 14-year story of Pawn & Co — one of Melbourne’s most unique nightclubs.

From the original idea of combining a pawn shop with a nightclub, to... more

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In this episode of Danny Rants, I sit down with WISER — DJ, artist, promoter and booker — for a proper conversation about her journey through electronic music and where the scene is heading.

We get into WISER’s career behind the de... more

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Jerry Poon is the man behind Let Them Eat Cake and The Operatives — but his journey through the music industry has been anything but straightforward.

From moving to Australia as an immigrant and struggling to get his foot in the do... more

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Recent Guests

Josh Lefers
Nightclub owner, author, and entrepreneur
Episode: He Turned a Nightclub Into a Pawn Shop… Now He’s Pawning the Whole Thing Off | Josh Lefers
Jerry Poon
Festival Owner/Promoter
Let Them Eat Cake / The Operatives
Episode: The Untold Story Of Let Them Eat Cake! Feat Jerry Poon Festival Owner
Mickey Nox
Underground Melbourne DJ and sound engineer with a long-running career
Episode: Against All Odds: Mickey Nox’s Melbourne Underground Pioneers 20-Year Fight to Make It in Music
Scott Commens
Promoter and founder of Subsonic, from Sydney/Mydney region
Subsonic
Episode: The Wild Story Behind One of Australia’s Most Iconic Bush Doofs - Subsonic Owner Scott Commen's Speaks Out
Frankie Tapia
Canberra nightclubs booker and promoter
Canberra club scene
Episode: The Importance of Nightclubs, Booking Legends & Getting It Wrong Till Its Right | Franky Tapia - Canberra Legend
Janette Bishara
Promoter and founder/leader of Symbiotic, Altitude, Hyper brands in Australia
Symbiotic / Altitude / Hyper brands
Episode: Australia's Queen of Trance: Altitude, Dreamstate, Symbiotic, Hypersonic & More | Janette Bishara
Luke McD
Melbourne DJ, promoter, and booker described as a tastemaker and coach in the scene
Melbourne club scene
Episode: He Clocked DJing! From He Clocked DJING! Booking Melbourne's Most Iconic Clubs To Playing The World's Biggest Festivals | Luke McD
Hugh Forster
One of the biggest bookers in Australia, has booked major venues and artists across Canberra and Brisbane
Independent promoter/booking agent
Episode: Hugh Foster: 20 Years Booking The World's Biggest DJs In Australia Nightclubs
Steve Bleas
Melbourne club DJ and promoter, prominent figure in the prog/house/trance scenes
Episode: Steve Bleas: Melbourne’s Underground Wonderkid & Prog Prodigy

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Danny Grant
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4.9 out of 5 stars from 278 ratings
  • Redpoo

    Anyone else think red foo was full of poo poo ! A lot of his stories seemed verrrrrrry made up

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    Wankma Dik
    Australia2 months ago
  • Don’t get me wrong

    Ello, don’t get me wrong I love this pod… but did anyone notice the Latino dude at the start say he came over to Australia due to the civil war back home.. to then mention he was born in Australia later on in the pod?!? 🤨🤨😵‍💫😵‍💫

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    3
    Aae Nal
    Australia8 months ago
  • Gets better and better

    Followed this bloke from his TikTok rants a year or two ago and never disappoints.

    Great listen and gets better and better every episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Darren yowie
    Australia10 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

    Captivating listening. Thankyou, some amazing artists and people from the scene. Just wholesome!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimmyTechno
    Australiaa year ago

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Guests praise tends to focus on practical lessons and honest takes rather than glossed‑over success stories.
Some episodes lean into dramatic industry anecdotes that add energy but can feel chaotic at times.
The host consistently delivers engaging stories and insider perspectives from Australia's nightlife scene.
Guests are diverse, insightful, and connected to big moments in the industry.
Listeners sometimes note strong storytelling but occasional offbeat tangents; overall the quality is high for industry insiders.

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25 Years Of TFU! Melbournes Most Notorious Nightclub
Q: Who was going to headline the 25 years of TFU celebration?
Phil Kieran was revealed as the headliner, with the expectation that his set would capture the era and energy TFU represents.
25 Years Of TFU! Melbournes Most Notorious Nightclub
Q: What does 25 years of TFU mean to you personally?
The longevity is a testament to the brand's role as a birthplace and ongoing hub for the Melbourne scene, with caretakers past, present, and future ensuring its enduring identity and influence.
Australia's Queen of Trance: Altitude, Dreamstate, Symbiotic, Hypersonic & More | Janette Bishara
Q: What are the biggest challenges and rewards of running these two large cities (Sydney and Melbourne) simultaneously?
Two-city operations require coordinated logistics and strong local teams; clear division of responsibilities, consistent production standards, and a culture of open communication keep both markets aligned while maximizing reach and efficiency.
Australia's Queen of Trance: Altitude, Dreamstate, Symbiotic, Hypersonic & More | Janette Bishara
Q: Symbiotic started as a leap of faith after Stereo Sonic, and you did it with MaRLo. What was the mindset around risk and growth at that moment?
The risk felt manageable because our earlier shows sold out, the brand had momentum, and I believed in the collaboration with MaRLo; growth came from a steady expansion of the Altitude, Armand shows, and Above and Beyond partnerships, guided by a focus on artist relations and production quality.
Australia's Queen of Trance: Altitude, Dreamstate, Symbiotic, Hypersonic & More | Janette Bishara
Q: That show you did at Sydney Opera House, how does that come about and what did it take to get there?
It came together through Above and Beyond's acoustic set, careful scheduling in a high-demand venue, and a willingness to push, even when sales pressures and venue logistics were intense; we proved the brand could deliver an iconic, world-class production.

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A candid exploration of nightlife, club culture, and the music industry, featuring interviews with DJs, promoters, venue owners, and festival organizers. Recurring threads include career pivots, branding and audience building, behind-the-scenes logistics of running events, and the evolving Australian scene alongside international connections. Noteworthy are in-depth origin stories, long-running venues, and the practical realities of balancing touring with family life, often paired with a celebrate-the-community ethos and hard-earned lessons for aspiring guests and listeners alike.

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2. Jerry Poon
3. Mickey Nox
4. Scott Commens
5. Frankie Tapia
6. Janette Bishara
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