Onwards To Victory
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Welcome to Onwards To Victory, the show where the world’s most fascinating performers lift the velvet curtain and reveal what really happens behind the spotlight.
Hosted by Magnus Danger Magnus, a multi award winning international showman with more than 25 years performing at the biggest theatres and arts festivals across the globe, this is your backstage pass into the minds of the most creative, chaotic and passion driven humans on the planet.
Every episode, Magnus sits down with the performers who have survived it, shaped it and kept it alive. The drag icons, circus legends, comedians, freak show artists, burlesque royalty and the new generation of wild creative geniuses who are reshaping live entertainment.
This is the real conversation, not the PR version.
The stories nobody tells.
The failures nobody admits.
The resilience, the heartbreak, the obsession and the victories that define a life in showbiz.
If you want to understand how extraordinary people think, create, survive and succeed in one of the most unforgiving industries in the world, or if you simply love creativity, chaos and a proper laugh, you have found your new favourite show.
Join Magnus and his guests on their journey to greatness.
This is Onwards To Victory, the greatest podcast in human history.
Subscribe to see who steps into the spotlight next.
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What He Learned Performing for the World’s Elite
Chris Dugdale has lived a life most people wouldn’t believe. From being handed a wad of cash by the billionaire who invented Skype at James Bond’s birthday party to performing for Beyoncé, Jay-Z,…
How to Roast People and Make Them Feel Great. Plus the Power of Real Listening | Ep 23
Today we sit down with the legendary “Safety Magnus” himself, Magnus Thomas Rack, the quietly brilliant backstage mind who keeps shows lit, timed and safe, and knows exactly how to make sure nothing…
Saving an Outback Spiegeltent & Taking On a Religious Hate Campaign With Tom Oliver | EP 22
Actor, singer and festival Producer/ Founder Tom Oliver joins Magnus to share one of the wildest modern fringe stories you’ll ever hear, from accidentally becoming the guy who runs a suburban arts…
LA Life to Hello Kitty Sheets: Naughty, Nice & Everything In Between with Ratty & Mkittyxoxo | Ep 21
Today we sit down with two dear friends MKitty (Miss Marie Walter), an Australian pink-haired gamer girl and content creator, and Ratty (Chris Rattray), the creative mind behind Violet Empress the…
Tahir Accidentally Became a “Dealer” After Fat Pizza and How Politically Incorrect Housos Was | Ep 20
TAHIR is an award winning, internationally acclaimed stand up comedian with a career spanning over two decades. He has co created and starred in the hit sitcoms StreetSmart and Here Come The Habibs,…
Every Office Worker Will Relate to This: Wankernomics with Charles Firth & James Schloeffel | Ep 19
Charles Firth (from The Chaser) and James Schloeffel (from The Shovel) are the duo behind Wankonomics, the sell-out satire that’s taken over the corporate world from the inside.In this episode we…
Mario Kart with Hodor, Knife Fights & Building Manchester’s Comedy Scene Evan Desmarais | Ep 18
Evan Desmarais is a hilarious UK based Canadian comic who dives headfirst into festivals all around the globe. He seems to attract outrageous experiences, from playing Mario Kart with Game of Thrones…
From Busking Britney on Accordion to America’s Got Talent Finalist: Hans, Now a Cabaret Icon | Ep 17
Hans is nothing short of a phenomenon. Known offstage as the fabulous Matt Gilbertson, Hans is an America’s Got Talent: The Champions 2020 Grand Finalist, cabaret sensation, drag superstar,…
Minnie Andrews: Australia's Tiny Pink Menace! Her amazing showbiz journey | Ep 16
Minnie Andrews is the adorable badass of Fringe. She may look like a cupcake princess, but don’t be fooled, she can banter with the best and command the stage like the queen she is. A true one-stop…
A Day in the Life of Circus Legend Paul Westbrook: All True, All Ridiculous, All Hilarious | Ep 15
Magnus Danger Magnus sits down with performer Paul Westbrook for a conversation that veers wildly from Fringe Festival life, STI confessions, late circumcisions, fisting jokes and bizarre stage…
The Human Leatherman Platts! Even the Best Stage Managers Can Accidentally Get Turkey Sl@ppt | EP 14
What do you get when you mix a classical trained actress, a puppeteer, a fringe festival and the emotional backbone of a thousand shows?You get Platts, the most beloved and battle hardened stage…
Garry Starr on Clowning, Ditching His Smartphone & Getting Used to Performing Without Pants | EP 13
Damien Warren Smith, better known on stage as Garry Starr, trained under the legendary Philippe Gaulier in Paris. His clowning blends incisive wit with lovable physical comedy. He is the creative…
How Growing Up in a Cult Shapes My Stand-Up, ADHD-Fuelled Comedy & the Psychology Behind It | EP 12
Colin Ebsworth is a Perth-based stand up who literally grew up in the Unification Church, often called the Moonies, and he’s turned that wild white-suit childhood into a multiple smash-hit, sold-out…
Burlesque, Banter, Sword Swallowing & Bizarre Gigs with Jacqueline Furey Unleashed | Ep 11
Jacqueline Furey is a force of nature — burlesque queen, sideshow legend, and full-blown chaos goddess. And in this episode, she does not hold back. From backstage secrets to the utterly bizarre gigs…
Born Into a Traveling Circus – and the INSANE Stories Prove It! | Ep 10
Jessie Mikie Grant never had the chance to run away with the circus — because he was born into it.In this wild ride of an episode, Jessie shares some of the most jaw-dropping stories from life under…
Burlesque Icon Memphis Mae Takes Off the Tassels & Shares Her On-Stage Horror Stories | Ep 9
Memphis Mae is the hostess with the mostest, the Burlesque Queen of not giving a single F. With her signature acts that are impossible to look away from (even if you wanted to), she’s become an…
Winning LEGO Masters Was Just the Beginning: Jackson Harvey Talks, Behind the Scenes, Tatts, Street Art & His New Lego Exhibitions Venture | Ep 8
Step behind the bricks with Jackson Harvey, winner of LEGO Masters Australia Season 2, as he joins Magnus Danger Magnus for a wild, hilarious, and eye-opening ride through the world of competitive…
David Eriksson: Balls, Brains, and Controlled Chaos - Onwards To Victory | Ep 7
This week on Onwards to Victory, we tumble headfirst into the beautiful chaos of Swedish circus royalty with the one and only David Eriksson — juggler, provocateur, philosopher, and all-around master…
Belle is reason Magnus DOESN'T drink anymore.. Strap the F in! - Onwards To Victory | Ep 6
Magnus is joined by the sensational Belle De Beauvoir, a burlesque powerhouse covered in glitter and sex appeal! Hold onto your sequins, because this chat gets wild! They talk burlesque, on stage…
ImagiNathan went from bubble boy to clown inside balloon - Onwards To Victory | Ep 5
Get ready for the extraordinary tales of the amazing Nathan, aka ImagiNation!He’s a performer who has followed his heart and his silly nature all the way to some of the biggest stages in the world.…
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Onwards To Victory has published 24 episodes since January 2025, covering topics in Arts, Comedy.
Onwards To Victory is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 57m.
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