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.

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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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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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⚠️ Trigger Warning

This episode contains detailed discussions of domestic violence, physical assault, and serious injuries.

Some viewers may find the content distressing.

Please take care while watching. If you are affected by any of the issues raised in this episode, consider reaching out to a trusted friend, family member, or a support service in your area.

Georgia was living her dream. A successful bodybuilder, social media creator, and rising fitness personality, she had just competed internationally and was enjoying what should have been the trip of a lifetime.

Instead, it became a nightmare.

In this emotional interview, Georgia shares, for the first time, how an argument during a holiday in the Bahamas escalated into a violent assault that left her with multiple facial fractures, 24 stitches, and permanent nerve damage. She speaks openly about the physical injuries, the emotional trauma, and the difficult road to rebuilding her life.

This is a confronting but powerful conversation about domestic violence, survival, resilience, and the long journey of recovery.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic or family violence, support is available here

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