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Danny Rants

Danny Rants

Written by: Danny Rants
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Join Danny Grant as he pulls back the curtain on night life, night club and the music industry. With crazy stories and special guests.

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Episodes
  • From the Underground to Airwaves: The Untold Story Of KISS FM With Tim Byrne
    Jan 10 2026

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    They tried to kill it. Again and again. But Melbourne’s most iconic underground radio station, KISS FM, just won’t die—and Tim Byrne & His Wife are the reason why. In this episode, Danny Rants sits down with the longest-standing working DJ in Australia to unpack the unreal journey of KISS FM: from its early beginnings to big corporate pushback, almost going under multiple times, and the relentless fight to keep independent dance music alive on Aussie airwaves. From launching the Kiss My Grass Festival to championing Melbourne's local club scene, Tim has seen it all—and lived to tell the tale. This is the untold story of the station that shaped a generation… and the man who refused to let it fade out.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • So You Wanna Work in Music Festivals? Here’s How (From The People Who Hire You)
    Dec 24 2025

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    Ever Dreamed of Working in Music Festivals? Here's the Truth From the Inside.
    This episode pulls back the curtain on the wild world of music festivals. From artist logistics to booking, creative, media, production, operations, and marketing — we break down every job it takes to make a festival happen, some you no doubt have never even heard of!

    Featuring Danny Rants & Daniel McFayden from Happen Group we dive into:

    • What each role actually does
    • How to break in and get noticed
    • What we look for when hiring
    • The high-pressure, high-reward chaos of pulling off huge shows and who is involved

    Whether you're a student, DJ, content creator, or just obsessed with live music — this is your roadmap to getting a foot in the door and making it a full-time career.

    Watch it. Save it. Share it. Your backstage pass starts here. 🎟️

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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • Footy Players, Models & Mayhem! How Nick Russian Built Melbourne Most Beautiful And Powerful Nightclubs
    Dec 21 2025

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    In this episode, I sit down with the king of polished nightlife — Nick Russian. From his early days on reality TV to building some of the most iconic, celebrity-packed venues in Melbourne, Nick opens up about juggling egos, dealing with drama, and what it really takes to run clubs where the guest list reads like the Brownlow afterparty.

    We dive into:
    The rise of Melbourne's A-list nightlife
    How he became “The King of Beautiful People”
    His start on reality TV and how it launched his empire
    The secrets to staying relevant in a scene that burns people out
    The pressure, the glamour, the wins — and the war stories

    If you've ever wondered what it’s like behind the velvet rope — this is the episode.
    Welcome to the most polished chaos in nightlife.

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    1 hr
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