Onwards To Victory

Onwards To Victory

Onwards To Victory is unapologetic & unfiltered. With a voice that captivates the soul and a glorious moustache that demands attention, Magnus Danger Magnus (yes, that’s his real name) brings over 25 years of showbiz flair to the mic. This podcast dives headfirst into the wild world of performing arts, showcasing stories from all walks of life: Big name comedians, world touring acrobats, celebrity drag queens, and underground freak show weirdos. All sharing their most unbelievable stories. Buckle up for an ADHD powered ride featuring razor-sharp wit and the most captivating voice in show business. Here to redefine what you thought a podcast could be. This is Onwards To Victory.

Episodes

August 6, 2025 51 mins

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 injuries that became instant legend in backstage gossip, whispered about long after the curtain fell.
Get ready for an episode that crackles with quick-fire banter, each outrageous story sparking an even sharper comeback, turning the who...

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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 manager in showbiz.

In this backstage deep dive, Platts shares what it's really like to run a show from the wings. From managing sweaty quick changes and rogue acrobats to keeping artists emotionally afloat with affirmati...

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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 force behind Garry Starr Performs Everything, Conquers Troy and Greece Lightning, plus you might have spotted him in Love My Way and Law and Order UK. His multi-award winning show Classic Penguins in which he struts in a tailcoat with no p...

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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 comedy shows. In this episode he pulls back the curtain on the psychology of comedy, sharing incredible insights into why we laugh, how belief shapes every punchline and what happens when your brain kicks into full ADHD turbo mode. It’s...

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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 she’s been hired for (you won’t believe some of them), Jacqueline gives us a raw and riotous look into the life of a burlesque and freak-show icon. It's bold, it's hilarious, and it’s everything you didn’t know you neede...

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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 the big top: globe of death disasters, raging windstorms that completely demolished their tent mid-tour, and the beautiful chaos of growing up in a traveling show.

We go behind the curtain into the world of a true born-and-raised perform...

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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 unstoppable force on the stage.

This episode is loaded with raunchy banter and edge-of-your-seat stories. From putting mint bubble gum in places it definitely wasn’t meant for, to talking Magnus into shoving his reproduction organ i...

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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 LEGO building!
In this episode of Onwards to Victory, Jackson reveals the stories they don’t show you on TV. From unexpected behind-the-scenes moments to what life has looked like after the big win with teammate Alex, we explore how L...

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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 of the unexpected.

With over two decades of jaw-dropping performances across the globe, David has carved a reputation as one of the most inventive and unpredictable forces in the world of contemporary circus. We dive deep into...

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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 personas, Life philosophies and how Belle unknowingly played a role in the reason Magnus doesn't drink anymore (it gets VERY interesting). A new business venture of starting a rhymes with HolyVans where they talk geopolitical issues ...

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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. Nathan was discovered simply by being his relentlessly positive self—but his journey wasn’t always clown shoes and red noses. Before the spotlight, there was hospitals and pain.
This is a heartwarming story of resilience, laught...

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Brace yourselves—this one’s an absolute rollercoaster! The unstoppable Logy Logan joins Magnus Danger Magnus on Onwards To Victory for an episode packed with jaw-breaking stories, circus carnage, and outrageous moments that will make you wince, laugh, and seriously question his life choices! 🎪😵‍💫

From the streets of Northern Ireland to performing across the globe, Logy unleashes insane tales of stunts gone disastrously ...

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Get ready as we unleash the super-human world champions who have conquered the toughest battles in beatboxing!

This week, Hobbit & Rupert from The Beatbox Collective took us on a deep dive into the world of jaw-dropping beatboxing. From shutting down airports with their insane sounds to getting kicked out of taxis for causing chaos, these guys are nothing short of legends.

Before YouTube tutorials and viral trends, this crew were...

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When multi-award-winning TV star, actress, and model Reuben Kaye unexpectedly WALKED OUT! We knew we had to bring in someone truly exceptional. Enter the one and only UK sensation, Aidan Sadler!
Join us as we dive into a whirlwind of outrageous topics, including how queers lead the charge in fashion, getting head-choked by a butch lesbian, coming out to their mum at a Bunnings, and so much more juicy content!

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FIRST EVER EPISODE! Take your pants off and grab a drink because we are kicking things off with Comedian & TikTok Star Andrew Silverwood!🎙️

Get ready for a wild ride as we deep dive into the craziest topics you never knew you needed to hear. We talk about a yellow car that might get us canceled, getting banned on TikTok for feet, taxidermy, drinking at Hitler's f...

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