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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.

She opens up on what it was really like earning respect behind the decks, why hard trance had such a grip on the scene, and the realities of navigating a male-dominated industry.

From there, she takes a left turn — moving to Melbourne, stepping away from the spotlight to run a record shop, and eventually rebuilding her career from the ground up.

This is a story about resilience, reinvention, and becoming a true Melbourne legend through eras most people will never understand.

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Before the streams, before the followers — there was the street.
We break down how Posseshot came up through Melbourne’s underground skating and graffiti scene, and how that raw culture fed directly into their rap career. This is about hustle, identity, and a time when reputation was built in real life, not online.
A Pod not to be missed

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There was a time when Bodyrockers were everywhere…
Then they disappeared.

So what actually happened?

In this episode, we sit down with Kaz James — one half of Bodyrockers — to break down the full story.

From growing up in the Melbourne club scene, to moving to Ibiza at just 19, blowing up globally with Bodyrockers… and then walking away from it all.

We dive into:
• The hit that changed everything
• Why Bodyrockers ended
• The reality of blowing up overnight
• Reinventing himself Worldwide 
• Touring the world as a house DJ
• And some of the wildest stories ever from the road

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The Untold Story of Reminisce Festival

Reminisce has become one of Melbourne’s biggest throwback festivals, bringing together thousands of ravers to relive the golden era of dance music. But behind the massive crowds, iconic lineups and nostalgic vibes is a story most people don’t know.

In this episode of The Danny Rants Podcast, we dive into the full 14-year journey of Reminisce — from the early ideas and risky beginnings to the setbacks, financial losses, and the moments where it nearly didn’t survive.

We talk about:
• How the festival first started
• The struggles and failures along the way
• The moments that nearly ended it
• How it eventually scaled into one of Melbourne’s biggest nostalgia events

This is the real story behind building a music festival in Australia — the wins, the losses, and the grind it takes to keep something alive for over a decade.

If you love Melbourne’s rave culture, dance music history, and festival stories, this one’s for you.

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In this episode of the Danny Rants Podcast, I sit down with Papa Smurf, one of the most influential figures in Melbourne’s early club and rave scene.
Often referred to as a Melbourne club legend, Papa Smurf played a key role in helping build Australia’s trance movement during the late 90s and early 2000s. From the underground warehouse raves to the golden era of Melbourne nightlife, he was right in the middle of it.
We talk about how the scene started, the clubs and promoters that shaped it, the rise of trance music in Australia, and what the nightlife culture was really like during those years.
If you were around during Melbourne’s rave era — or you’re curious about how the scene was built — this is a story you’ll want to hear.