The Future NRL Star Who Turned Down Millions For Music - SVNO's Story
Send us a textHe Was the NRL’s Next Big Thing… Then He Quit for Music 🎤🏉From Mt Druitt to the national spotlight, Jakiel Mariner’s story is anything but ordinary. He blew up on X Factor as part of the band Fortunate, got offered a shot at a career in the NRL, and was tipped as one of rugby league’s brightest young stars. Then — when most people would have taken the fame, money, and contracts — he walked away… to chase music.In this exclusive interview, we dive into:🎯 Growing up Samoan in Mt Druitt🌟 Going from talent shows to prime-time TV🏉 Life inside the NRL system and why he turned his back on it🎶 The grind of starting over in music🔥 Lessons in betting on yourself — even when the world thinks you’re crazyThis is the raw, unfiltered story of a man who refused to settle for “what he was meant to do” — and chose what he was born to do instead.Check Out His Music HERE SVNO - https://open.spotify.com/artist/4G5jOeH9SOrsy8NH614jvF?si=Z1RTeUHTR6eaEaV65zUG8APlanet Vegeta - https://open.spotify.com/artist/5aQYgn7I6w88xX4KWyjIof?si=u4PnoVR-RX6XSkonItDfpg👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments — would YOU have made the same choice?#NRL #DannyRants #JakielMariner #Music #Inspiration #NRLStories #XFactorAustralia
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INSIDE the Birth of Aussie Rave – The Untold Story with Honeysmack
Send us a textInside the Birth of Aussie Rave – The Untold Story with HoneysmackBefore house or techno there was acid house! Behind it was a raw, underground movement that changed music forever — and Honeysmack was at the heart of it.In this episode, I sit down with one of the pioneers of Australia’s rave and acid house scene to hear how it all began. From the warehouses to the dancefloors, from the chaos to the culture, Honeysmack shares the untold story of how Aussie rave was born and why it will never be forgotten.🎛 We cover:How rave and acid house first arrived in AustraliaThe wild early days of underground warehouse partiesThe culture, the music, and the people who built the sceneHoneysmack’s personal journey as a musician, DJ, and innovatorIf you love electronic music, music history, or just a wild story from the golden era of dance, this is one you can’t miss.
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He Sold Drugs, Went to Jail, Then Became a Comedian – Andrew Hamilton’s WILD AF Story
Send us a textThis one’s f*cked — in the best way.Andrew Hamilton went from selling drugs, to doing serious jail time, to telling jokes on stage like it’s therapy. We dive into the full journey: the crime, the lock-up, the mental toll, and how he turned it all into a stand-up career.It’s raw, it’s cooked, and somehow it’s funny as hell.🧠 We talk about:Life as a drug dealerWhat really goes down inside prisonWhy comedy saved himAnd how hitting rock bottom gave him a second shotIf you’re into stories that are equal parts chaos and comeback, this one’s for you.🔔 Hit subscribe for more unfiltered convos with the wildest units around 👇 Drop a comment if you’ve ever used your trauma for content#DannyRants #AndrewHamilton #DrugDealerToComedian #AustralianPodcast #JailStories #ComedyPodcast #WildAF #RedemptionArc
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YouTube Star To Festival Headliner: Why Ben Gerrans Left Aussie Fame on Top to Rebuild in the UK
Send us a textFrom cheeky YouTube stunts to commanding festival stages, Ben Gerrans’ story reads like something out of a movie. He launched his channel back in 2015 with prank‑heavy videos like “MAN VS WATERMELON,” quickly amassing hundreds of thousands of views and a devoted audience.But a trip to Europe opened his eyes to the world of rave culture, and soon he was back home running small DJ parties for friends — nights that went viral and set the stage for his explosive pivot into dance music.Fast forward a few years and Gerrans is blending trance, techno and dance into his own “signature euphoric” sound, remixing Mac Miller’s “The Spins” into a breakout hit and dropping originals like “I Wanna Be,” “English Lad” and “Not Enough”His high‑energy sets have sold out clubs across Australia and landed him on festival bills at Ultra Australia, Spilt Milk, Listen Out and Your ParadiseYet after reaching the top at home, he decided to risk it all by relocating to the UK — swapping sure‑thing headlines for underground gigs and the chance to prove himself all over again.Hit play to hear Ben talk about why he left a dream run in Australia for a new challenge abroad, the lessons he learned throwing house parties and how he’s chasing the next level of his creative journey. Like, comment and subscribe if you’re into origin stories, rave culture and people who aren’t afraid to start from scratch.
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Private Jet CHAOS & Missing DJs – The INSANE Backstage Secrets You’re Not Supposed to Know - Mike Toner
Send us a textMike Toner from Thick as Thieves shares his wild journey from moving across the world to open a record shop, becoming a resident at Revolver, to running festivals and managing international touring DJs. Hear the highs, the disasters, and how he’s raised millions for charity by rallying the nightlife community. #ThickAsThieves #MikeToner #RevolverMelbourne #FestivalStories #DJLife #NightlifeStories #MusicIndustry #TouringDJs #FestivalFails #CharityThroughMusic #FredHollows #BehindTheDecks #ClubCulture #PodcastAustralia
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