This is a rewind to season 5 with Ian Griggs. Go back to season 5 to hear the full story

Ian Griggs has lived a violent life. He has had several stints in prison for assaults and spent time as a young man dealing drugs. He has now turned his life around and moved into the world of acting. This is his story.

This is a rewind to season 5 with Ian Griggs. Go back to season 5 to hear the full story
Ian Griggs has lived a violent life. He has had several stints in prison for assaults and spent time as a young man dealing drugs. He has now turned his life around and moved into the world of acting. This is his story.

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.

REWIND: How Violent Are You?

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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
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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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Former detective Mick Suesskow takes us inside the world of organised crime, from Western Sydney street work to Asian crime syndicates, illegal firearms, drug labs, bikie shootings and homicide investigations. But behind the big arrests and high-risk jobs is the toll it took, the trauma, the drinking, and the moments that stayed with him long after the shift ended.

Former detective Mick Suesskow takes us inside the world of organised crime, from Western Sydney street work to Asian crime syndicates, illegal firearms, drug labs, bikie shootings and homicide investigations. But behind the big arrests and high-risk jobs is the toll it took, the trauma, the drinking, and the moments that stayed with him long after the shift ended.

Organised Crime, Dead Bodies and the Cost of the Job

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