WTF - #035 - Grant Smillie - DJ, ARIA Award winner and restaurateur

In this episode, Marty and Shura sit down with Grant Smillie - DJ, ARIA Award winner, restaurateur, and the creative force behind some of the most iconic venues in Melbourne and LA. From club nights that defined a generation to rooftops that changed West Hollywood licensing laws, Grant unpacks the early days of flyer hustle, the strategy behind the scenes, and the moment 'Flaunt It' became Australia’s highest selling single. They talk music as moodboard, why lighting trumps influencer culture, and how he brought the rooftop scene to LA before it was even a thing. He shares the wild launch of EP & LP, the vision behind Ponyfish Island, and the five month sprint to build Marmont at Crown - plus what it takes to create energy people remember, and the difference between good ideas and the ones that actually stick. This one’s about adaptability, execution, and building with instinct - from soundtracks to spaces to full scale hospitality brands. One idea at a time and a career that never missed the beat.