Secrets of the Underworld

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Neil (The Muscle) Cummins. A notorious Sydney hard man who spent 15 years on the doors of the cities most prestigious nightclubs, managing the streets for the Kings of the Cross and watching the backs of some of Sydney’s most famous and infamous underworld identities. Secrets of the Underworld is not for the faint at heart, an insightful and real look into the Sydney Underworld and the real Kings Cross between 1998 - 2013.    

  1. 2D AGO · BONUS

    REWIND: When the FBI Came Knocking | Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto

    In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Justin's story. In this gripping 10-minute highlight, Justin “Mooch” DeLoretto recalls his chaotic rise to leadership in the Mongols Motorcycle Club. From turf wars and FBI surveillance to a million-dollar bail and a growing sense of doubt, Mooch takes us inside the violent, high-pressure world that pushed him to question everything he’d built. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  2. 4D AGO

    The Enforcer Who Found Forgiveness | Zoltan Banyai

    From the rough streets of Dandenong to the neon lights of Melbourne’s club scene, Zoltan’s story is one of survival, transformation, and redemption. Born to Hungarian immigrants, he grew up fighting against bullies, a violent home life, and the need to prove himself.  In this raw and gripping conversation, Zoltan opens up about his rise in the bodybuilding world, his years working security in Melbourne’s most notorious venues, the lure of power and the party life, and the crash that followed. He talks candidly about losing family, going to prison, rebuilding his life, and finding peace through faith and purpose by helping those battling addiction, homelessness, and mental health struggles. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    1h 1m

  3. OCT 7 · BONUS

    REWIND: Love, Violence & Survival | Roberta Williams

    In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Roberta's story. In this Best Of, Roberta Williams takes us deep into one of the most defining chapters of her life. She opens up about the years of abuse she endured at the hands of her first husband — the violence, the fear and the scars that never fully heal. In raw and unflinching detail, Roberta shares how she found the strength to leave, the terrifying moments when her life was on the line and the lasting impact it had on her children. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    10 min

  4. OCT 6

    Surviving Abuse, Finding Independence in Sex Work | Becky

    In this conversation, Neil sits down with Becky, a Melbourne-born mother of three who shares her journey from a turbulent childhood, through an abusive marriage and into life as a sex worker. Becky opens up about survival, resilience, and how she found independence in an industry that carries stigma but gave her freedom and control.  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    47 min

  5. SEP 30 · BONUS

    REWIND: Blood, Brawls & The Cross | Ray from Hugos

    In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Ray's story. In this Best Of episode, we revisit some of the wildest and most unforgettable stories from Ray — the legendary doorman from Hugo’s. From his chaotic fifteen-minute shift at Cargo Bar, to the night at Hugo’s when a gun was nearly pulled, to the first time his path crossed with Neil’s, these moments capture the raw energy and danger of Sydney’s nightclub scene in its prime.  🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    15 min

  6. SEP 28

    Vanished at Sea: The Amy Bradley Case | Brad Bradley (Part 2)

    In part two of this conversation, Brad Bradley reflects on the disappearance of his sister, Amy Bradley. Brad Bradley continues his story, delving into the critical hours after Amy was discovered missing. He shares the family’s struggles with cruise ship authorities, the investigation that followed, and the frustrating search for the truth. Brad also reflects on the lasting impact of Amy’s disappearance and the resilience his family has shown in their fight for answers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    52 min

  7. SEP 23 · BONUS

    REWIND: Surviving Death Row in Dubai | Zee (Part 2)

    In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Zee's story. Ahmed Zeidan was living the life DJing in Dubai but it all took a turn when he was arrested on drug charges and sent to prison for 9 years where he was beaten and tortured. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    12 min

  8. SEP 21

    Vanished at Sea: The Amy Bradley Case | Brad Bradley (Part 1)

    In part one of this two-part conversation, Brad Bradley reflects on the disappearance of his sister, Amy Bradley. Brad shares heartfelt stories of their childhood, the close bond they shared, and the events leading up to Amy’s last known moments aboard a Caribbean cruise in 1998. Through his perspective, we gain a deeper understanding of Amy as a person, and the unanswered questions that have haunted his family for more than two decades. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    53 min
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Neil (The Muscle) Cummins. A notorious Sydney hard man who spent 15 years on the doors of the cities most prestigious nightclubs, managing the streets for the Kings of the Cross and watching the backs of some of Sydney’s most famous and infamous underworld identities. Secrets of the Underworld is not for the faint at heart, an insightful and real look into the Sydney Underworld and the real Kings Cross between 1998 - 2013.    

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