Secrets of the Underworld

From beauty pageants to bikies, drug trafficking and a police raid that nearly killed her, Felicia Djamirze has lived an extraordinary life. In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld , Felicia joins Neil Cummins to reveal how she survived a violent relationship with a bikie, suffered horrific injuries during a police raid and faced criminal charges. Now a counsellor and advocate for women, Felicia opens up about her past, her battle to rebuild her life and why she's determined to challenge the system she believes failed her. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Before starring in Halloween and Halloween Kills, Carmela McNeal's actress was a police officer on the dangerous streets of Philadelphia. She joins Neil Cummins to share her experiences with deadly shootouts, the secrets behind Michael Myers’ iconic mask, working alongside Hollywood legends and the personal heartbreak that changed her life forever. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 biggest surprises behind the scenes of Secrets of the Underworld. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 ended in just 14 seconds. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 recovery and how she's found the strength to keep going. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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, and how she found the courage to say, “It’s over.” See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 that she had allegedly been drugged, sexually assaulted and filmed by the man she trusted most. She explains why See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 track Slide Through . See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 back to the stage years later. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 female DJs. She opens up about breaking into a male-dominated industry, being underestimated behind the decks, balancing motherhood with ambition, finding her voice after years of people-pleasing, and why she believes confidence can keep you in rooms you might not feel ready for. From wild career moments and backstage stories to her frustrations with Sydney nightlife and her plans to take her career further into Europe, Helena doesn’t hold much back. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ginny Burton’s life began in chaos. She says she was introduced to drugs at just seven years old, endured years of abuse and violence, spent almost a decade in prison across three sentences, and accumulated 17 felony convictions. At her lowest, Ginny describes a life of drugs, violent crime, and repeatedly believing she wouldn’t survive. Then, after being arrested again at 40 and facing a fourth prison sentence, something changed. Nearly 14 years later, she is clean and sober and now uses her experiences to help others rebuild their lives. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Emily’s story is one of survival, trauma, addiction and ultimately taking back control of her life. Emily opens up about a childhood marked by abuse, leaving home young, destructive relationships, domestic violence, an eating disorder, addiction and the devastating loss of her son. She also shares how financial desperation as a single mum led her into the adult industry, how she says she was manipulated into sex work, and the moment she finally walked away and began building a business and a life on her own terms. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eva opens up about the experiences that shaped her childhood trauma, abusive relationships, cocaine and meth addiction, overdoses, and the moment an intervention finally forced her to confront where her life was heading. Now four and a half months sober, she talks candidly about shame, recovery, rebuilding her sense of self, and creating a very different future for herself and her daughter. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Sydney Swan Jed Lamb reacts to the allegations engulfing his old club and reflects on the famous “Bloods culture”, saying he was “gobsmacked” by what he has heard. He also opens up about his extraordinary childhood, including domestic violence at home and the murder of his father, who was killed with an axe by his best mate. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Walter Pugliese grew up surrounded by heroin addiction, domestic violence, and chaos. By 15, he had been arrested. Drugs, dealing, and prison followed—until he decided he wasn't going to waste his life. Walter tells Neil how fighting became his way out, taking him from a life fuelled by rage to the brutal world of professional MMA and bare-knuckle fighting. He opens up about his childhood, prison, the mistakes he refuses to let define him, becoming a father, and the night he went toe-to-toe with one of the biggest names in bare-knuckle fighting. His dream now? A world title—and proving that after everything life has thrown at him, he's still standing. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Alison was born with Treacher Collins syndrome and has endured more than 100 reconstructive surgeries, discrimination, childhood trauma and years of being judged for looking different. In this episode of Secrets of the Underworld , Neil sits down with Alison to hear how she built a life in New York, broke into modelling and acting, earned a Canadian Screen Award nomination, and developed the thick skin that now allows her to say: know who you are, no matter what anyone else thinks. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Adam Smith thought he'd found brotherhood. Instead, he found addiction, violence, prison and a contract on his life. In this powerful interview with Neil "The Muscle" Cummins, Adam reveals what life inside outlaw motorcycle clubs is really like, why prison changed him forever, and why he's now dedicating his life to helping others avoid the same path. If you've ever wondered what happens behind the patches, this is the story you need to hear. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Marcus spent 11 years in the British Army, including two tours of Afghanistan. After surviving a devastating brain injury that ended his military career, he arrived in Australia looking for a fresh start. Just four days later, he became a male escort. Now charging up to $2,000 an hour , Marcus says he's Australia's most expensive male escort. But behind the headlines is a story far more complex than money, sex and scandal. In this raw and surprisingly emotional conversation, Marcus opens up about the reality of selling intimacy, the women who seek his services, the trauma many carry, and the mental toll of living a life built around fulfilling other people's fantasies. He also reveals the bizarre requests, the life-changing moments, and why he's seriously considering walking away from the industry altogether. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.