In this conversation, Neil sits down with Becky, a Melbourne-born mother of three who shares her journey from a turbulent childhood, through an abusive marriage and into life as a sex worker. Becky opens up about survival, resilience, and how she found independence in an industry that carries stigma but gave her freedom and control. 

In this conversation, Neil sits down with Becky, a Melbourne-born mother of three who shares her journey from a turbulent childhood, through an abusive marriage and into life as a sex worker. Becky opens up about survival, resilience, and how she found independence in an industry that carries stigma but gave her freedom and control.&nbsp;

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

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 Sydney’s most well-known nightclubs, before getting the reputation and the nickname ‘The Muscle’ on the streets of Kings Cross.

Cummins gives a real-life insight to what it was like working for the Ibrahim family, surrounded by drugs, shootings, gang wars, police intimidation and celebrities.

Neil’s honest, tell-all account shows his loyalty and how he survived to walk away from it all.

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 &amp; 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 Sydney’s most well-known nightclubs, before getting the reputation and the nickname ‘The Muscle’ on the streets of Kings Cross.
Cummins gives a real-life insight to what it was like working for the Ibrahim family, surrounded by drugs, shootings, gang wars, police intimidation and celebrities.
Neil’s honest, tell-all account shows his loyalty and how he survived to walk away from it all.

Surviving Abuse, Finding Independence in Sex Work | Becky

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TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions of murder, cannibalism, and disturbing psychological themes. Some listeners may find the content confronting or distressing. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

In this chilling episode of Secrets of the Underworld, host Neil Cummins sits down with French cannibal and convicted killer Nicolas Claux — a man whose crimes shocked Europe and whose mind remains as disturbing as his actions.

Born in Cameroon and raised across Europe, Claux describes a childhood marked by isolation, obsession and a growing fascination with blood, death, and anatomy. From stealing weapons in the army to working inside a Paris morgue, where his darkest fantasies escalated into real-world acts, this is a conversation that goes far beyond headlines.

 

TRIGGER WARNING: This episode contains graphic discussions of murder, cannibalism, and disturbing psychological themes. Some listeners may find the content confronting or distressing. Listener discretion is strongly advised.
In this chilling episode of Secrets of the Underworld, host Neil Cummins sits down with French cannibal and convicted killer Nicolas Claux &mdash; a man whose crimes shocked Europe and whose mind remains as disturbing as his actions.
Born in Cameroon and raised across Europe, Claux describes a childhood marked by isolation, obsession and a growing fascination with blood, death, and anatomy. From stealing weapons in the army to working inside a Paris morgue, where his darkest fantasies escalated into real-world acts, this is a conversation that goes far beyond headlines.
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The Vampire of Paris: Inside the Mind of a Cannibal | Nicolas Claux

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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. From public vs private prisons to performing behind bars, this raw and revealing convo is full of laughs, lessons, and second chances.

🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now onSecrets of the Underworld.

 

In this episode of&nbsp;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 &mdash; plus how Andrew turned prison life into punchlines. From public vs private prisons to performing behind bars, this raw and revealing convo is full of laughs, lessons, and second chances.
🎧 Want the full story? Listen to the complete episode now on<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/0bzkCTXBlD2YyYI9fVnPXH?si=CzWHqNZQQhm-jcQPMHNRxA"> Secrets of the Underworld.</a>
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REWIND: More Than a Face | Amit Ghose

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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 story is pure graft, hustle and Scouse belief. He opens up about sneaking into the DJ booth at The Paradox as a teenager, selling records in Liverpool’s legendary Three Beat Records and boldly cold-calling labels until they handed him remix opportunities that would change his life.

Then came Green Eyes — a track that exploded onto the UK charts and became a generational anthem. Ian reveals how the record was made, the surreal experience of performing on national television and the whirlwind of fame, money and excess that followed.

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&rsquo;s story is pure graft, hustle and Scouse belief. He opens up about sneaking into the DJ booth at The Paradox as a teenager, selling records in Liverpool&rsquo;s legendary Three Beat Records and boldly cold-calling labels until they handed him remix opportunities that would change his life.
Then came Green Eyes &mdash; a track that exploded onto the UK charts and became a generational anthem. Ian reveals how the record was made, the surreal experience of performing on national television and the whirlwind of fame, money and excess that followed.

Green Eyes: Inside Ultrabeat’s Rise | Ian Redman

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Surviving Abuse, Finding Independence in Sex Work | Becky

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