
Danny Rants
Join Danny Grant as he pulls back the curtain on night life, night club and the music industry. With crazy stories and special guests.
Episodes
67 episodes
From War Zones to Nightclubs — How a British Soldier Built (and Lost) a Fortune in Australia
From the battlefield to the dance floor:In this episode, we sit down with Dom Porter — a former British soldier who served in Afghanistan, moved to Australia with nothing, and built (and lost) his fortune multiple times. From rebuilding his...
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Episode 45
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1:00:06
The Man Who Helped Built Australia's Dance Music Scene From Sterosonic, Onelove, Chevron To Kiss FM
Peter Raff didn’t just witness the rise of Australia’s dance music scene — he built it.In this episode, we sit down with the godfather of Melbourne dance culture to unpack his journey from running wild clubs in the ’80s and ’90s, to co-...
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Episode 44
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57:16
How Dangerous Goods Lost $300K — And Came Back To Build An Event Empire
Dangerous Goods were on top — until they lost $300,000 in one brutal event.In this episode of Danny Rants, we dive deep into how they almost lost it all, the brutal lessons they learned, and how they fought back to build one of Melbourn...
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Episode 43
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Becoming DJ Hellraiser: Was He The Most Shocking DJ in Aussie Rave History? PT 1
DJ Hellraiser is a true pioneer of Australia's hardstyle and hard trance scene — a forefather of the 90s/00s rave movement. In this episode, we dive deep into his wild rise through Melbourne’s underground, his infamous on-stage antics (y...
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Episode 42
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53:35
The Future of Dance Music Is Not Human - The REAL Dangers Of AI In The Music Industry - Reinier Zonneveld
Techno icon Reinier Zonneveld joins Danny Rants to talk breaking world records, the REAL threat of AI in electronic music, and how he’s staying ahead of it. From wild gigs to mental tour stories and the future of dance music — this one goes dee...
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How a 90s Techno DJ Became One Of Melbourne’s Most Powerful Nightlife Bosses - Simon Digby Tell Alls
🎧 How a 90s Techno DJ Became Melbourne’s Most Powerful Nightlife BossIn this episode, we sit down with Simon Digby – a pioneer of Melbourne’s underground rave scene, co-founder of Wet Musik, and the man behind iconic venues like Alumbra, Mi...
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Episode 42
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1:06:12
Funniest DJ Tour Stories You’ve Ever Heard! Aussie House Icons, LA Life & Music Biz Truths - BENSON
Are these the funniest DJ tour stories you’ve ever heard? Benson joins us to spill absolute chaos from the road — wild moments with Aussie dance legends like Peking Duk, What So Not, Dom Dolla and so many more! The behind-the-scenes madness of ...
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Episode 41
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57:12
The Man Behind Onelove, Stereosonic, Insanity, Hysteria, Subway & Kiss FM – Peter Raff Tells All
Peter Raff didn’t just witness the rise of Australia’s dance music scene — he built it.In this episode, we sit down with the godfather of Melbourne dance culture to unpack his journey from running wild clubs in the ’80s ...
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Episode 40
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1:05:16
WTF Is Melbourne Sound? Danny Rants Explains The Full Story. The Local Scene That Took Over a Generation
🎶 WTF IS MELBOURNE SOUND! Listen To The Full Podcast HERE - • 3000 Podcast 147 : Danny Grant - Dann... In this epis...
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Episode 39
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37:05

Australia’s Most Wanted DJ! The RISE of Restricted From Illegal Parties To Worldwide Techno Star
Australia’s Most Wanted DJ? The Wild Rise of Restricted 🚀From throwing illegal hall parties to dominating the global techno scene, DJ Restricted’s journey is WILD. Starting in rural nightclubs and grinding through Australia’s commercial...
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Episode 38
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1:07:50

T-Rek - Surviving 30 Years Of Revolver: Decades of Music, Creative & Pure Mayhem Across Melbourne!
In this episode, we dive into the incredible journey of T-Rek, the longest-standing resident of Revolver. From his early days as a drummer to becoming a legend in the club scene, he’s seen it all. With 30 years inside Revolver’s walls—longer th...
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Episode 37
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1:06:26
Exposed: The Untold Secrets of Melbourne’s Most Exclusive Nightclub, OneSixOne – Owner Andy Sumpter
In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Sumpter, the owner of 161, to dive into the rich history of one of Melbourne’s most legendary nightclubs. Opening in 1999, 161 became known for its wild stories, iconic fit-out, and ...
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Episode 36
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1:13:31
The ATET Story - Melbourne’s First Floating Nightclub BURNED Down… Then The Council Shut It But Why?
🔥 Melbourne’s First Floating Nightclub BURNED Down… Then the Council Shut It! 🔥In this episode of Danny Rants, we sit down with Jake Hughes, the owner of ATET, Melbourne’s floating nightclub that mysteriously burned down before bein...
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Episode 35
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1:08:50
Charlie Sparks (UK): From Bedroom DJ to Worldwide Techno Star
From Bedroom Beats to Global Fame: Charlie Sparks on Anime, Architecture & Elektra RecordsIn this episode, we sit down with techno powerhouse Charlie Sparks to talk about his meteoric rise from producing tracks in his b...
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Episode 34
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55:07

From Adelaide to A-List—How YOMafia Became the DJ for Hollywood Elites & Real Life Royalty In Aus
From small-town hustle to global stardom, Yo Mafia has spun records for the world’s biggest names—Leonardo DiCaprio, Prince Harry & Meghan Markle, and A-list weddings you’ll never hear about (because, you know, NDAs). In this episode, she s...
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Episode 33
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1:04:43
MLBRN: From Church Kid to Gangs, Jail & Rap Fame — A Raw Story of Chaos & Redemption
In this episode, we sit down with MLBRN, the Samoan drill rapper whose life reads like a movie script. From humble beginnings as a church kid, to the chaos of gang life, prison sentences, and the highs of rap fame — MLBRN opens up about it all....
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Episode 32
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50:07
Australia’s Most Celebrated Rap Icon 360's Rise, Rock Bottom & Rebirth!
In this raw and unfiltered episode of Danny Rants, Australian rap icon 360 opens up about his battles with drug dependency and the mental health challenges that came with fame. We dive into his incredible journey from early mainstream success t...
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Episode 31
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1:11:06
How Homophobic Police And A Botched Drug Bust Led To A $6M Lawsuit That A Nightclub Won - Tasty Raid With Gavin Campbell
This week we sit down with Melbourne Icon Gavin Campbell to discuss the infamous Tasty raid that created a stonewall moment in the local LGBTQ+ community in Melbourne and saw police pay out $6m to victims! We also discuss Gavins ot...
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Episode 30
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1:05:39
How Almost Losing His Leg In Laos Inspired Him To Create A 10k Person Music Festival The Reminisce Story - Corey Topp
He Threw a House Party… It Turned Into a 10,000-Person Music Festival! - How He Did It!In this episode of Danny Rants, I sit down with Corey Topp, the mastermind behind one of the most epic transformations in event planning. Corey share...
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Episode 29
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1:00:46
The Reality of Being a Nightclub Owner's Wife - My Wife Sarah Grant
I sit down this interview to ask the questions that many people have asked us over the years! The sacrifices and struggles we’ve faced as a coupleThe perks and unexpected surprises of being part of the music worldGet an ins...
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Episode 29
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47:46
The Untold Story of Melbourne’s WAH WAH Nightclub – Highs, Lows & Secrets with Steve Brown
In this exclusive interview, Steve Brown, the owner of Melbourne’s legendary WAH WAH Nightclub, opens up about the wild and controversial story behind the venue. From knocking back gangsters and dealing with drugs in the club to surviving the r...
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Episode 28
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1:04:53
Why Kryal Castle Raves Closed And Other 90s/00s Melbourne Rave Stories - Trent McDermott
Melbourne's CRAZY 90s/00s Rave Culture & Stories | Trent McDermottIn this epic interview, Trent McDermott takes us on a wild ride through Melbourne's iconic 90s and 00s rave scene! From the legendary last Kryal Castle rave to the or...
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Episode 27
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1:04:43
Stumblin' In To Success. How Cyril Went From Rock Bottom to Global Fame In Under A Year!
In this powerful episode, I sit down with Cyril, the artist behind the hit Stumblin' In, to talk about his incredible journey from the quiet streets of Darwin to international fame. We dive deep into his personal battle with addiction and...
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Episode 26
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56:57

Ex-Drug Kingpin's Journey from Pushing Crime to Positivity: Garry Wright’s SHOCKING Transformation
"From Ex-Drug Kingpin to Pushing Positivity: Garry Wright’s Incredible Transformation"Link to Breath work - https://hopecartel.info/In this jaw-dropping episode, Garry Wright takes us on his extraordinary journey from the danger...
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Episode 25
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1:10:15
Creating Acclaim Magazine: The Story Behind Australia's Biggest Urban And Culture Magazine From Street Press To Juggernaught - Andrew Montell
In this episode, we sit down with the founder of Acclaim Magazine - Andrew Montell Australia's most influential urban culture publication, to explore the evolution of Australian hip-hop and street culture. Starting from his roots in street pres...
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Episode 24
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