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…

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Neil Cummins Uncut: Untouchable in Kings Cross
What was it really like being John Ibrahim’s bodyguard? Neil the Muscle Cummins answers your questions, revealing the brutal fights, police turning a blind eye, the power he held on the streets of Kings Cross and the price of a reputation nobody dared challenge. Plus, the wildest moments and bigges…
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From Survivor to Bare-Knuckle Fighter: Rebecca Wayne's Story
Bullied as a child, trapped in an abusive relationship for 15 years and forced to overcome unimaginable trauma, Rebecca Wayne has fought battles far beyond the ring. She joins Neil Cummins to share her incredible journey of survival, finding her strength and stepping into a bare-knuckle fight that …
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Mauled Beyond Recognition: The Dog Attack That Changed Everything
Jacqueline Durand was doing a job she loved when two dogs viciously attacked her, leaving her fighting for her life. After losing much of her face, spending eight days in a coma and undergoing 35 surgeries, Jacqueline joins Neil 'The Muscle' Cummins to share her terrifying ordeal, her remarkable re…
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Held Captive for 10 Years
Description: At just 14 years old, Tanya Cash disappeared after being groomed by her school security guard. What she believed was an escape to a better life became a decade of captivity, threats, abuse and control. Tanya shares how she survived, the moment she finally revealed her true identity, an…
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Drugged, Filmed and Betrayed
Jennifer thought she had built a beautiful life with her husband of more than a decade. Then, in January 2015, a strange feeling led her to open his computer and discover videos that changed everything. In this confronting episode of Secrets of the Underworld, Jennifer speaks about discovering tha…
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I Lost My Nose, But I Didn’t Lose Me -Jayne Hardman
Jayne Hardman’s life changed after a rare autoimmune disease caused her nose to collapse and eventually be removed. She tells Neil about the brutal treatment, the cruelty of strangers, learning to live with a prosthetic nose, and why she still considers herself incredibly lucky.
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Behind the Balaclava: Ramzey’s Rise
Australian Hip Hop Artist Ramzey opens up about growing up with little, feeling caught between two cultures, dropping out of school to help his family, and finding confidence through music. He also talks about becoming a first-time dad, his journey as a solo artist and the story behind his latest t…
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Evi Goffin: Why I Really Left Lasgo
Lasgo’s original lead singer, Evi Goffin opens up about global fame, motherhood, burnout, and the painful circumstances surrounding her departure from the group. She reveals what it was like watching herself be replaced, why she walked away from music, and the emotional comeback that brought her ba…
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I Became the Party: Helena Ellis on DJing, Motherhood & Finding Her Voice
She booked gigs before she even knew how to DJ then taught herself fast enough to survive them. In this episode, Helena Ellis reveals how she went from being a young mum with no music-industry connections to touring with Nelly, headlining Sydney clubs and becoming one of the city’s standout femal…
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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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