In this episode, Neil sits down with Sydney nightlife legend Penny Clifford. From her early days discovering her identity in the 1970s to running one of Oxford Street’s most iconic clubs, Penny shares raw, funny, and moving stories of her life as a trailblazing trans woman, showgirl, and nightclub manager. It's a deep dive into identity, community, and the rise and fall of DCM – the club that changed the game.

In this episode, Neil sits down with Sydney nightlife legend Penny Clifford. From her early days discovering her identity in the 1970s to running one of Oxford Street&rsquo;s most iconic clubs, Penny shares raw, funny, and moving stories of her life as a trailblazing trans woman, showgirl, and nightclub manager. It's a deep dive into identity, community, and the rise and fall of DCM &ndash; the club that changed the game.

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.

 

 

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&rsquo;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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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 Cross between 1998 - 2013.

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&rsquo;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.

Don’t Cry, Mama: The Drag Queen of Oxford Street | Penny Clifford

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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.

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:
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Why Aubrey disappeared for 18 months
</li>
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The alleged cyberattack that changed everything
</li>
<li>
The financial and emotional toll of rebuilding
</li>
<li>
The politics and rivalries inside the adult industry
</li>
<li>
Why she believes Australia's industry is different from the rest of the world
</li>
</ul>
🎙️ Part 2 drops this Wednesday.

Aubrey Black Breaks Her Silence - Part 1

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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.

 

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.
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"I Lived 31 Years as a Woman… Then I Finally Became Myself | Tayden Johnson"

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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

 

Trigger Warning
This episode contains discussions of:
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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 <a href="https://www.1800respect.org.au" data-start="1279" data-end="1309">https://www.1800respect.org.au</a>
Lifeline Australia (24/7 Crisis Support) 📞 13 11 14 <a href="https://www.lifeline.org.au" data-start="1490" data-end="1517">https://www.lifeline.org.au</a>
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Surviving the Unthinkable | Molly May's Story

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Don’t Cry, Mama: The Drag Queen of Oxford Street | Penny Clifford

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