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Secrets of the Underworld

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Mental Health
Sydney Underworld
Sydney
Kings Cross
Sex Work
Crime
Boxing
Onlyfans
Adult Entertainment
Domestic Violence
Australia
Covid-19
Hell's Angels
Addiction
Child Abuse
Bodybuilding
Drugs
Prison Life
BDSM
Childhood Trauma

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 ... more

PublishesTwice weeklyEpisodes273Founded3 years ago
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True Crime

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Neil Cummins has spent his career standing between the public and Sydney's underworld — but this time, he's the one in the hot seat. In a rare role reversal, Neil opens up to his producer Jay Walkerden about the doors he worked, the people he protect... more

Freelance journalist Nicole had no idea that a chance encounter at a kids' footy catch-up would upend her life for the next three years. A brief, strange interaction with a woman at the sidelines seemed harmless enough — until the messages started. W... more

Marissa Rose has spent 14 years as a paramedic — chased out of houses, holding arterial bleeds with her bare hands and sent alone to crashes in the middle of nowhere on her first day on the job. But long before the ambulance, she was a little girl ma... more

Marissa Rose has spent 14 years as a paramedic — chased out of houses, holding arterial bleeds with her bare hands and sent alone to crashes in the middle of nowhere on her first day on the job. But long before the ambulance, she was a little girl ma... more

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Recent Guests

Marissa Rose
Paramedic who discusses trauma, mental health, and frontline experiences
Paramedic (Australia)
Episode: Lights and Sirens: The Cost of the Uniform | Marissa Rose [Part 1]
Chris Alchin
Former real estate agent who built a secret life in Sydney's drug underworld
Episode: Suit by Day, Kingpin by Night | Chris Allchin
Jimmy Judge
Australian amateur boxing champion turned professional eater
Episode: Built Different: From Boxing to Burgers | Jimmy Judge
Karen Teasdale
Author of Poison Kisses; survivor of long-term parental abuse
Author/ survivor
Episode: My Mother the Psychopath: 48 Years of Poison | Karen Teasdale
Haley Robson
Survivor of Jeffrey Epstein
Episode: Recruited at Sixteen: A Jeffrey Epstein Survivor Speaks Out | Haley Robson
Suzanne Salloum
Lebanese Australian model, ring card girl and Fat Pizza actress
Fat Pizza, modelling and television
Episode: The Girl They Couldn't Break | Suzanne Salloum
Pralav Dhyani
A former merchant mariner hijacked and held hostage for 332 days
Former merchant mariner on vessel hijacked by Somali pirates
Episode: 332 Days: Held Hostage by Somali Pirates | Pralav Dhyani
Angela and Costa
Winners of the Secrets of the Underworld competition, guests on the show
Episode: The Fans vs. Neil | Angela & Costa
Bondi Brat
OnlyFans creator and social media personality
Independent sex-work professional
Episode: More Than a Service: Tours, Menus & NDAs | Bondi Brat

Host

Neil Cummins
Host of Secrets of the Underworld

Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars from 375 ratings
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    Absolute beast of a podcast, first podcast i really got into touches on a lot of things but in the early stages a lot of Sydney background and past

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ooksnay
    Australia2 years ago
  • Natascha C interview

    Absolutely loved N.C interview - Full respect for your honesty & sharing the journey.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rufy
    Australia2 years ago
  • Disappointed

    I love true crime podcasts and was very interested to hear this one after listening to him on another podcast but once the psychic chimed in, you lost me 100%. It’s a shame. Could’ve been a good podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Eyeballpaul138
    Australia2 years ago
  • Season three episode one episode one

    Search for the name of the person who

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Kiana Lowe 91
    Canada2 years ago
  • Worst laugh ever

    This is a great podcast but that laugh the host has every time he talks to a female guest is so unnerving. Sort yourself out

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    BeauuaeB777
    Australia2 years ago

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Some listeners want tighter interview prep and less wandering from the main narrative.
Listeners appreciate the raw, unapologetic storytelling and deep dives into underworld history.
Feedback highlights a strong positive view of guests with recovery and redemption arcs.

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Apple Podcasts
#82
Australia/True Crime

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Lights and Sirens: The Cost of the Uniform | Marissa Rose [Part 1]
Q: What was your first day like, and how did you handle the transition to working alone?
The first day was chaotic and nerve-wracking; she quickly found herself working solo in a high-pressure rural setting, learning to trust her training while coping with fear and adrenaline.
Lights and Sirens: The Cost of the Uniform | Marissa Rose [Part 1]
Q: What made you want to become a paramedic?
She pursued paramedicine to fulfill a need for purpose and to provide care she herself lacked in childhood, recognizing that her abilities to read people and manage high-stress situations could help others.
Built Different: From Boxing to Burgers | Jimmy Judge
Q: Do you see a long-term path where boxing and food content coexist?
Yes, with planned ring appearances alongside ongoing challenges, leveraging cross-promotions with fighters and brands to create a sustainable athletic-content crossover.
Built Different: From Boxing to Burgers | Jimmy Judge
Q: What were the biggest challenges in preparing for a food challenge, and how did you adapt?
Hydration management, water loading, timing, and learning the right liquids to pair with different foods were crucial, along with understanding the importance of pacing and avoiding dehydration.
Built Different: From Boxing to Burgers | Jimmy Judge
Q: What pushed you from security and boxing into food challenges as a career?
A combination of seeking stability, opportunities to monetize content through collaborations, and discovering a real passion for entertaining audiences with food challenges rather than chasing traditional sport money.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Secrets of the Underworld

What is Secrets of the Underworld about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A hard-edged true-crime and underworld-focused show that centers on gritty, real-life stories from Sydney's Kings Cross era and beyond. Episodes span criminal trajectories, prison life, and the personal fallout of violence, with excursions into the music and nightlife scenes that intersect with crime. The host leans into raw personal narratives, often involving redemption arcs, trauma, survival, and the human side of notorious figures. A standout characteristic is the blend of first-hand underworld history with intimate, reform-minded storytelling that can appeal to listeners who want hard-hitting background, context for sensational events, and resilience narratives. Potential listeners may find it especially engaging if they're curious abo... more

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1. Marissa Rose
2. Chris Alchin
3. Jimmy Judge
4. Karen Teasdale
5. Haley Robson
6. Suzanne Salloum
7. Pralav Dhyani
8. Angela and Costa

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