Secrets of the Underworld
Secrets of the Underworld
Behind every king stands a loyal soldier tasked with keeping order and making sure that the king stays on their throne. That person is NEIL CUMMINS former bodyguard & standover man for underworld identity John Ibrahim and Australia’s Most Wanted Fugitive in 2017. Host of the podcast ‘ Secrets Of The Underworld’ A notorious Sydney hard man Neil worked his way up the ladder looking after some of S…Social links:
REWIND: More Than a Face | Amit Ghose
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Andrew's story. Neil sits down with Andrew, a former uni student turned mushroom dealer turned stand-up comic. They chat about growing up, selling drugs, getting arrested, and doing time — plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. …
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Green Eyes: Inside Ultrabeat’s Rise | Ian Redman
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil Cummins sits down with Liverpool dance music pioneer Ian Redman, the driving force behind chart-smashing act Ultrabeat. From a dyslexic class clown in Crosby with a Sony Walkman glued to his ear, to headlining clubs at just 15 years old, Ian’s sto…
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REWIND: Jokes from a Jail Cell | Andrew Hamilton
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Andrew's story. Neil sits down with Andrew, a former uni student turned mushroom dealer turned stand-up comic. They chat about growing up, selling drugs, getting arrested, and doing time — plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. …
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The Day My Mother Became a Killer | Colby Ryan
In this harrowing episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Neil sits down with Colby Ryan, a man whose life was shattered by one of the most disturbing family crimes in modern American history. Colby opens up about growing up in a household shaped by instability, extreme religious beliefs, and quiet …
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REWIND: Cadet to Combat Ready | Claudette Douglas
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Claudette's story. Claudette Douglas is a former member of the Australian Defence Force, in this episode she shares what it was like coming through the Army as a woman and the abuse she faced at the hands of soldiers and even her then partne…
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A Secret Bigger Than the Ring | Gabbi Tuft
In this episode, host Neil Cummins sits down with Gabbi Tuft, a former WWE wrestler whose life took an extraordinary and unexpected turn. From growing up bullied, to building an intimidating physique, to being signed by WWE and stepping onto one of the biggest stages in sports entertainment, Gabbi’…
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REWIND: The Man I Married Was a Monster | Jordan Stephenson
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jordan's story. Jordan Stephenson shares her story of betrayal, survival, and motherhood after an FBI investigation exposed a crime inside her own home. This is a raw account of trauma, resilience, and choosing to keep going. 🎧 Want the fu…
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From the Navy to the Underworld | Owen John Pomana (Part 2)
In part two, Owen Pomana’s story goes deeper — and darker — before turning in an unexpected direction. From prison, homelessness, and the streets of Sydney, to faith, purpose, and operating in active war zones in Ukraine. This episode explores consequences, transformation, and what it means to fin…
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REWIND: Inside Sydney’s Most Dangerous Prisons | Jordan
In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld, we revisit Jordan's story. In this Best Of episode, Jordan explains how inmates slowly break down prison guards, the hidden dangers of escort work, and what it really costs to survive Sydney’s prisons. 🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete ep…
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From the Navy to the Underworld | Owen John Pomana (Part 1)
Owen Pomana’s life didn’t follow a straight line. In part one of this two-part episode, Owen takes us from a troubled youth and joining the New Zealand Navy, through discipline, violence, bodybuilding and a descent into the criminal underworld. This is the story of how a life built on adrenaline, …
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