Send us a text🔥 Inside Victoria’s Roughest Pubs & Clubs – Jess Conti UnfilteredI sit down with Jess Conti to unpack the wild reality of working in some of Victoria’s toughest venues — from full-blown brawls to dealing with bikies, mafia figures, and out-of-control AFL players.We dive deep into what it’s really like running multiple hospitality businesses — the wins, the losses, and the moments that nearly broke him.And yes… he tells a jaw-dropping story about someone getting their eye punched out in a club.This one’s raw, real, and absolutely mental.🎥 Watch the full episode now.
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From Gangs, Deaths to Billionaire Kids in $50K Booths Inside Australia’s Asian Club Scene
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Kiet Diep, the man behind TANG Group and some of the biggest Asian nightclub events in Australia.We go deep into the chaotic early days — when gang violence, stabbings, and even deaths were part of the underground scene in the late '90s and 2000s. Kiet shares what it was like to navigate real danger, run high-risk venues, and still build a legacy.But this isn't just a story about survival — it's about the rise.We explore how the Asian scene flipped the script, becoming the most in-demand nights in the country. Young millionaires and billionaires dropping $10K to $50K on booths, arriving in Lambos and Ferraris, rocking the freshest designer fits — and making these nights legendary.Kiet also opens up about his evolution — from event promoter to owning Ultra, launching multiple nightclubs, and now running a successful restaurant empire.
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Being DJ Hellraiser: Rave History Of The 00s and 90s With Australias Most Shocking DJ! PT 2
Send us a textIn this unfiltered second interview, legendary Melbourne DJ Hellraiser returns to take us deeper into the madness of the 90s and 2000s rave scene. From being wheeled out of clubs in a coffin, to shredding bibles mid-set, to playing around the globe, Hellraiser shares the raw, outrageous, and iconic moments that defined an era.We dive into the untold stories behind Melbourne’s most infamous raves, the peak of hard trance culture, and what it was like to be at the centre of the storm during a time when dance music felt dangerous, spiritual, and absolutely alive.If you were there — this is your nostalgia hit. If you weren’t — prepare to find out why you missed something wild.🎧 Available on all platforms. 📍 Subscribe for more legendary tales from Australia’s rave underground.
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Raves, BDSM & Hardstyle: The True Story of Pharmacy Raves in the 2000s
Send us a textFrom running his first illegal rave and getting caught, to blurring the lines between hardcore BDSM and hardstyle mayhem, Brad Drummond has lived through the wildest corners of Australia’s rave culture. In this episode, we dive deep into the 2000s underground — from the infamous Pharmacy events at Kryal Castle to the rise of mega raves legal and illegal to pushing every limit imaginable.Brad also reveals how the Pharmacy Board came after him over the event name, and how he went from being part of Australia’s most notorious parties to now producing massive YouTube and podcast tours with TEG.This one’s wild. It’s raw. And it’s straight from the heart of Aussie rave history.
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From TV Rock to Hollywood: The Untold Rise of Grant Smilie
Send us a textFrom Melbourne's Dance Floors to Hollywood's Rooftops: The Grant Smillie StoryIn this exclusive interview, we delve into the remarkable journey of Grant Smillie—from his beginnings as a teenage promoter at iconic Melbourne clubs like Redheads and Seven, to becoming a driving force behind Australia's dance music evolution.Grant's passion for music led him to become a resident DJ at the influential club brand, Onelove, which played a pivotal role in shaping the Australian electronic music scene . His collaboration with Ivan Gough resulted in the formation of TV Rock, a duo that achieved massive success with hits like "Flaunt It," topping charts and earning ARIA Awards .After conquering the music world, Grant transitioned into the hospitality industry, co-founding venues like Ponyfish Island in Melbourne and the acclaimed E.P. & L.P. in West Hollywood . His ventures have redefined dining experiences, blending his musical roots with innovative culinary concepts.Join us as Grant shares insights into his dynamic career, the challenges of reinvention, and his vision for the future. Whether you're a fan of electronic music, entrepreneurship, or inspiring life stories, this conversation offers a wealth of inspiration.
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