Secrets of the Underworld

In this replay from Season 3 Neil 'The Muscle' Cummins shares how he went from Liverpool teenager to night club doorman, bodyguard to John Imbrahim, Australia's most wanted and more. All on the backdrop of Sydney's Notorious Kings Cross. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ginny Burton’s life began in chaos. She says she was introduced to drugs at just seven years old, endured years of abuse and violence, spent almost a decade in prison across three sentences, and accumulated 17 felony convictions. At her lowest, Ginny describes a life of drugs, violent crime, and repeatedly believing she wouldn’t survive. Then, after being arrested again at 40 and facing a fourth prison sentence, something changed. Nearly 14 years later, she is clean and sober and now uses her experiences to help others rebuild their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily’s story is one of survival, trauma, addiction and ultimately taking back control of her life. Emily opens up about a childhood marked by abuse, leaving home young, destructive relationships, domestic violence, an eating disorder, addiction and the devastating loss of her son. She also shares how financial desperation as a single mum led her into the adult industry, how she says she was manipulated into sex work, and the moment she finally walked away and began building a business and a life on her own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva opens up about the experiences that shaped her childhood trauma, abusive relationships, cocaine and meth addiction, overdoses, and the moment an intervention finally forced her to confront where her life was heading. Now four and a half months sober, she talks candidly about shame, recovery, rebuilding her sense of self, and creating a very different future for herself and her daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sydney Swan Jed Lamb reacts to the allegations engulfing his old club and reflects on the famous “Bloods culture”, saying he was “gobsmacked” by what he has heard. He also opens up about his extraordinary childhood, including domestic violence at home and the murder of his father, who was killed with an axe by his best mate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walter Pugliese grew up surrounded by heroin addiction, domestic violence, and chaos. By 15, he had been arrested. Drugs, dealing, and prison followed—until he decided he wasn't going to waste his life. Walter tells Neil how fighting became his way out, taking him from a life fuelled by rage to the brutal world of professional MMA and bare-knuckle fighting. He opens up about his childhood, prison, the mistakes he refuses to let define him, becoming a father, and the night he went toe-to-toe with one of the biggest names in bare-knuckle fighting. His dream now? A world title—and proving that after everything life has thrown at him, he's still standing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison was born with Treacher Collins syndrome and has endured more than 100 reconstructive surgeries, discrimination, childhood trauma and years of being judged for looking different. In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld , Neil sits down with Alison to hear how she built a life in New York, broke into modelling and acting, earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination, and developed the thick skin that now allows her to say: know who you are, no matter what anyone else thinks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Smith thought he'd found brotherhood. Instead, he found addiction, violence, prison and a contract on his life. In this powerful interview with Neil "The Muscle" Cummins, Adam reveals what life inside outlaw motorcycle clubs is really like, why prison changed him forever, and why he's now dedicating his life to helping others avoid the same path. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the patches, this is the story you need to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus spent 11 years in the British Army, including two tours of Afghanistan. After surviving a devastating brain injury that ended his military career, he arrived in Australia looking for a fresh start. Just four days later, he became a male escort. Now charging up to $2,000 an hour , Marcus says he's Australia's most expensive male escort. But behind the headlines is a story far more complex than money, sex and scandal. In this raw and surprisingly emotional conversation, Marcus opens up about the reality of selling intimacy, the women who seek his services, the trauma many carry, and the mental toll of living a life built around fulfilling other people's fantasies. He also reveals the bizarre requests, the life-changing moments, and why he's seriously considering walking away from the industry altogether. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

⚠️ Trigger Warning This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical assault, and serious injuries. Some viewers may find the content distressing. Please take care while watching. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a support service in your area. Georgia was living her dream. A successful bodybuilder, social media creator, and rising fitness personality, she had just competed internationally and was enjoying what should have been the trip of a lifetime. Instead, it became a nightmare. In this emotional interview, Georgia shares, for the first time, how an argument during a holiday in the Bahamas escalated into a violent assault that left her with multiple facial fractures, 24 stitches, and permanent nerve damage. She speaks openly about the physical injuries, the emotional trauma, and the difficult road to rebuilding her life. This is a confronting but powerful conversation about domestic violence, survival, resilience, and the long journey of recovery. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, support is available here See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Black returns for Part 2 of her explosive conversation on Secrets of the Underworld . She opens up about the trust, betrayal and politics behind the adult industry, exposing fake producers, toxic rivalries, industry awards, social media battles and what it really takes to build a global brand. She also reveals why she's planning a major comeback—and why she's more selective than ever about who she works with. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After disappearing from the public eye for almost two years, adult entertainer Aubrey Black returns to reveal why. In Part 1 of this exclusive two-part series , Aubrey claims she was the victim of a devastating cyberattack that she says wiped out her business, cut her off from family and friends, and cost her hundreds of thousands of dollars in lost income. She also opens up about the emotional toll of rebuilding her life and career from the ground up. But that's only the beginning. Aubrey gives an unfiltered look inside Australia's adult entertainment industry, discussing alleged jealousy, politics, betrayal, and the culture she believes is holding the industry back. She explains why she trusts overseas productions more than those at home, the friendships she lost, and why she's determined to make a comeback on her own terms. In Part 1, you'll hear: Why Aubrey disappeared for 18 months The alleged cyberattack that changed everything The financial and emotional toll of rebuilding The politics and rivalries inside the adult industry Why she believes Australia's industry is different from the rest of the world 🎙️ Part 2 drops this Wednesday. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What does it feel like to spend 31 years living a life that never truly felt like your own? In this powerful episode of Secrets of the Underworld , Neil "The Muscle" Cummins sits down with Tayden Johnson , who shares his deeply personal journey of transitioning from female to male. Taiten speaks openly about growing up in a small country town, coming out as gay before later realising he was transgender, the fear of disappointing his family, the unconditional support of his wife, and the difficult road to finally living authentically. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Trigger Warning This episode contains discussions of: Child sexual abuse Sexual assault and rape Domestic and family violence Trauma and its long-term impacts Adult themes and explicit sexual content Some listeners may find this content distressing. From the age of just four, Molly May's childhood was marked by abuse, trauma and silence. In this deeply personal conversation, she speaks publicly about surviving years of childhood sexual abuse, witnessing domestic violence, being sexually assaulted as an adult, and the lasting impact those experiences have had on her life. Molly also opens up about the choices she's made since, including building a career on OnlyFans, explaining why reclaiming control over her own body became an important part of her healing journey. This is an honest, confronting, and emotional conversation about survival, resilience, and taking back power after unimaginable trauma. Need Support? If this episode has raised issues for you, confidential support is available: 1800RESPECT 📞 1800 737 732 https://www.1800respect.org.au Lifeline Australia (24/7 Crisis Support) 📞 13 11 14 https://www.lifeline.org.au See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former detective Mick Suesskow takes us inside the world of organised crime, from Western Sydney street work to Asian crime syndicates, illegal firearms, drug labs, bikie shootings and homicide investigations. But behind the big arrests and high-risk jobs is the toll it took, the trauma, the drinking, and the moments that stayed with him long after the shift ended. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Rita grew up with secrets, fear and a father who lived two very different lives — gentle and loving one moment, feared and powerful the next. In this episode, she opens up about witnessing violence as a child, discovering who her father really was, and how she turned trauma into healing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Aubrey Black was raised Mormon, bullied at school, and became a young single mum — but no one could have predicted where her life would end up. In this unfiltered episode, Aubrey opens up about entering the adult industry in her late thirties, making serious money, dealing with stalkers, protecting her family, and why the comeback might be bigger than anything she’s done before See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this powerful episode, Antoinette Lattouf reveals the personal toll of her ABC battle, the panic attacks, death threats, courtroom gamble, and the moment she finally won. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

He was a country kid with a cricket career ahead of him until one violent night changed everything. After a brutal assault left him with brain bleeds, PTSD and a body he had to rebuild from scratch, Mr Ink turned pain into armour. What followed was a life no one saw coming: gym obsession, adult films, OnlyFans controversy, public fallout with Bonnie Blue, and a reputation that followed him everywhere. In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld , Mr Ink opens up about the attack that broke him, the industry that made him infamous, and the part of himself he’s still trying to protect. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former crime-scene cleaner Donna reveals what happens after the police leave from blood-soaked murder scenes and decomposed bodies to meth labs, hoarder homes and the cases she can never forget. She shares the confronting reality of making a scene safe again, the strange encounters that still haunt her, and the heartbreaking regret that changed the way she saw her work forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.