Jason Midro Tells All! The Rise & Fall of Melbournes 90s/00s Rave Scene
Send us a textIn this episode, I sit down with Jason Midro — one of the true pioneers of Melbourne’s electronic music scene. From his early days writing for Inpress Magazine, to running Bass Station — the infamous underground club that defined the 2000s rave era — Jason lived through the absolute rise, fall and rebirth of the Melbourne dance movement.We go deep on: ⚡️ The golden age of raving in Melbourne ⚡️ The explosion of ecstasy culture and its long-term impact — from the 90s to today ⚡️ The behind-the-scenes of Bass Station, the DJs, the chaos, and the community it created ⚡️ His journey from journalist to one of the most influential DJs in the country ⚡️ What really killed the rave scene — and how it shaped today’s nightlifeThis one’s raw, honest and straight from the heart of someone who helped build the sound that shaped a generation. If you lived the era, you’ll feel this. If you didn’t — you’ll finally understand it.
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Inside the Secret Life of Club Dancers: DJing, Nightlife & Reality TV Truths
Send us a textIn this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with KAOS — two Melbourne club dancers turned DJs who unlocked a world most people never get to see.From late-night club floors to national reality TV shows, this is the REAL story behind the grind, the pressure, the politics, the stigma, and the hustle behind their rise. No influencer shortcuts despite popular belief. No BS. Just work.We dive into:🔥 What actually goes on behind the scenes in clubs🔥 The expectations placed on women in nightlife🔥 Their jump from professional dancers to real DJs🔥 Their raw reality TV experiences (the stuff you didn’t see)🔥 The mental toll, the rumours, the edits, and the truth🔥 How they continue to rebuild themselves away from the stereotypeIf you’re into nightlife stories, DJ culture, big personality journeys and real conversations — this episode brings ALL of it.
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Inside Australia’s Secret Sex Clubs | DJ Slave Barbie Tells All
Send us a textInside Australia’s Secret Sex Clubs | DJ Slave Barbie Tells AllEver wondered what really happens inside Melbourne’s underground sex clubs? This week, DJ Slave Barbie opens up about her wild journey — from discovering the city’s hidden kink, fetish, and sauna scene, to finding the courage to spin decks in the most intimate clubs in Australia.We dive deep into the real subculture behind the headlines — the secret rooms, the coded invites, the blurred line between freedom and fantasy. From straight and gay saunas to swingers clubs and fetish nights, Slave Barbie gives an unfiltered look at a world most people never dare to see. Watch or listen for an insider’s take on Melbourne’s rawest, most underground scene — where music, desire, and identity all collide.
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From Clubs to Bush Doofs: The Evolution of Melbourne’s Underground - Sammy La Marca
Send us a textFrom Melbourne’s OG club scene to the heart of the bush doof movement, Sammy La Marca has lived every side of Australia’s underground. He started as one of the city’s biggest club kids — velvet ropes, strobes, and packed dancefloors — but over time, the music and meaning shifted.Now, he’s a full-blown doofer, playing wild sets across Australia and the world, chasing that raw connection only found under open skies and speaker stacks. In this episode, we dive into the rise of Melbourne’s club-to-doof culture, the highs and lows of DJ life, and even the time he nearly cut his hand off (yep, you read that right).🎙️ Hosted by Danny Rants, this one’s a wild ride through music, culture, chaos, and self-discovery.
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Sex, Drugs & Techno! The Hellfire Club Story - Australia's Craziest Club Night
Send us a textSex, Drugs & Techno – The Hellfire Club Story.I sit down with Richard “Masters” (Wolstencroft) to unpack the rise of HELLFIRE—Australia’s most controversial underground nightclub. We get real about church backlash, media moral panics, the Hellfire Murders the door policy secrets, celebrity visitors, and how a BDSM-techno night launched careers across DJs, designers, and performers. Myth vs reality—told by the guy who started it.Content note: Adult themes, references to drug use and violence; discussion of sexuality. Viewer discretion advised.
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