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This 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 Starfvckers
Club 77 and Sydney’s golden era of nightlife
The rise of electro and indie dance culture
Crazy nightclub stories and wild nights
Sydney before the lockouts
Overcoming disability and rebuilding identity
The decline of modern nightlife culture
What made Sydney clubbing so special during the 2000s

This 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.

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This 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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This 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 
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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 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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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.
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.
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