Secrets of the Underworld
Secrets of the Underworld
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 …Social links:
How Did I Get Here? | Neil Cummins
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.
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“I’ve Shot People, Stabbed People… Now I Help People” — Ginny Burton
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 r…
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From Survival to Strength: Emily’s Story
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 share…
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“I Had No Off Switch”: Eva on Cocaine, Meth, Overdoses and Getting Clean.
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, re…
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“I Can’t See a World Where They Come Back”: Former Swan Jed Lamb on the Scandal
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 ki…
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From Prison to Bare-Knuckle: The Indestructible Walter Pugliese
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…
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Born Different, Built Tough: Alison’s Story
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…
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I Was a High-Ranking Bikie... Until It Nearly Cost Me Everything
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 ded…
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Marcus -Australia's Most Expensive Male Escort
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 say…
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"He Thought He'd Killed Me" | Georgia Barker's Shocking Survival Story
⚠️ 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 …
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