Footy Players, Models & Mayhem! How Nick Russian Built Melbourne Most Beautiful And Powerful Nightclubs

In this episode, I sit down with the king of polished nightlife — Nick Russian. From his early days on reality TV to building some of the most iconic, celebrity-packed venues in Melbourne, Nick opens up about juggling egos, dealing with drama, and what it really takes to run clubs where the guest list reads like the Brownlow afterparty.

We dive into:
The rise of Melbourne's A-list nightlife
How he became “The King of Beautiful People”
His start on reality TV and how it launched his empire
The secrets to staying relevant in a scene that burns people out
The pressure, the glamour, the wins — and the war stories

If you've ever wondered what it’s like behind the velvet rope — this is the episode.
 Welcome to the most polished chaos in nightlife.