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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
Cloud Nine
Festivals
Music Promotion

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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Minx 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 bre... more

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In 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.

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One 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:

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We 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.

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Recent Guests

Steve Pethridge
Nightclub owner (Tramp, Barfly) and King Street icon
Tramp/Barfly
Episode: Inside King Street’s Tramp Nightclub: The Story of Melbourne’s Wildest Club
Dean Murphy
One of Melbourne's longest-running gay promoters
Promoter (Dean Murphy)
Episode: Inside Melbourne’s Gay Club Scene Craziest Stories - Bikies, Fires & Jimmy Barnes
Kaz James
DJ, producer, Bodyrockers member, and global dance artist
Independent project Kaz James; Bodyrockers
Episode: Kaz James — From Bodyrockers To Ibiza & Reinventing Himself As A Recognised Global DJ
Papa Smurf
Melbourne trance DJ and promoter with a foundational role in the city's club scene
Promoter/DJ with multiple Melbourne venues and events
Episode: Papa Smurf: The Melbourne Club Legend Who Helped Build Australia’s Trance Scene
Clay Amutaghi
Security company owner and former fighter
Security industry leader, Melbourne/Auckland
Episode: Security Boss On Getting Shot & Running Melbourne’s Toughest Doors - Clay The Coconut Crusher
Michael Trimble
Owner of Bar 20 and involved in the nightlife and adult entertainment industry
Bar 20
Episode: From Underworld Family to Strip Club Owner — Bar 20 Owner Michael Trimble
Jimmy Toro
Prominent Latin DJ and nightclub promoter in Australia
La Cueva
Episode: Born to Refugee Parents, Built Australians Biggest Latin Nightclub Empire | Jimmy Toro’s Story
John Course
A legend in Australian dance music and one of the founders of Vicious Recordings.
Vicious Recordings
Episode: How John Course Built a Legacy in Australian Dance Culture
Joey Lamatina
Gold Coast nightclub owner and expert on nightlife culture
Episode: TRAILER: Joey Lamatina Gold Coast Nightclub Boss On Bikies & Tattoo Bans

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Danny Grant
Host of Danny Rants; prominent figure in the show's nightlife and music industry discussions.

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 255 ratings
  • 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?!? 🤨🤨😵‍💫😵‍💫

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Aae Nal
    Australia3 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
    Australia5 months ago
  • Great Podcast!

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

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    TimmyTechno
    Australia7 months ago

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Insightful, authentic industry stories that spotlight real-world nightlife challenges.
Guests bring diverse, insider perspectives on clubs, music, and security.
High-energy and entertaining, with thoughtful takes on culture and safety.

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Jewelz: The Underground Queen Of Hard Trance 90s–2000s Trance Legend
Q: How did you break into a male-dominated industry and maintain your nerve?
I insisted on being judged by my skill, learned the craft relentlessly (counting beats, studying timing), and refused to accept limitations placed on me as a woman, continually proving myself on the dance floor and behind the decks.
Papa Smurf: The Melbourne Club Legend Who Helped Build Australia’s Trance Scene
Q: Pitch Music Festival is cited as a turning point. Walk us through what happened that day and why it mattered.
Papa describes the festival's evolution, the crowd's reaction, and how the moment crystallized a turning point for trance promotion in Australia, highlighting the significance of a high-profile set in shaping national perception.
Papa Smurf: The Melbourne Club Legend Who Helped Build Australia’s Trance Scene
Q: You mentioned the change from house to trance and how you read the crowd. What moment made you decide to pivot your style and push into energy/trance sounds?
He explains that boredom with the repetitive house scene and the limited availability of new records pushed him to pursue a more energetic trance direction, prioritizing the dance floor's energy and the crowd's response over sticking to the same formula.
Papa Smurf: The Melbourne Club Legend Who Helped Build Australia’s Trance Scene
Q: So Papa, basically, right, you've got to have been a child at one point. When is that point in your life where you first fell in love with music and started down this path?
Papa recounts discovering music at a very young age, getting into underage discos, and being drawn to dance music from early on, which set the foundation for a lifelong dedication to DJing and promoting. He emphasizes a passion-driven path with early gigs, a strong work ethic, and a shift from playing at home to performing publicly as a teen.
A Crocodile Bit His Mate At A Far North Queensland Rave | Jarrah Ella
Q: What's the biggest misconception about Cairns nightlife for someone who isn't a part of it?
Jarrah believes many think Cairns is just a party town with commercial offerings, but there is actually a rich underground music scene that people might not expect.

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A high-energy look into nightlife, clubs, and the music industry with a focus on frontline experiences: door security, club management, DJ culture, and promoter dynamics. Episodes consistently center on what makes venues succeed or fail, the evolving regulatory and safety landscape, and the personal journeys of nightlife movers—from security leaders and bar/strip club operators to legendary DJs and promoters. Unique angles include candid discussions of risk, loyalty, mentorship, and the shifting media landscape's impact on venues and performers, making it a compelling listen for industry professionals seeking actionable insights and authentic nightlife storytelling.

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2. Dean Murphy
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