Killers, Cults and Queens

The Chilling Mystery Of The Black Dahlia Murder, The Case That Rattled Hollywood

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Imagine you're a lonely girl living in a small town. Your life has been a little boring so far but when a doctor gives you the go ahead to live your life in a warmer climate becaus it'll be good for your health, you pack up and make your way to sunny California. Life isn't all roses but you manage to get by. you wait tables, take some part time modelling gigs but then one night, you vanish into thin air, only to appear a week later. You would now become infmaous but not for the reason you'd like, because your name would be splashed across the newspapers for years to come, only to be know as the black dahlia, a victim of.a gruesome murder which is proving impossible to solve...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…

Today Cheryl and Nikki explore arguably the world most notorious unsolved case - It's the murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Pareidolia, Parental Etiquette, and Planning For The End

Fri, 24 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

TW - This weeks episode features a frank and candid convo about grief and death

Welcome to another Killers, Cults & Queens: Spooky Sleepover!

Our bonus show where we have a catch up, debrief about this weeks episodes and share our Rabbit Holes of The Week TM.

Nikki and Cheryl are kicking back in the studio for a candid catch-up after a long day of recording. Nikki had a near miss on a train which nearly cost her thousands of pounds. And Cheryl was accused of carrying around livestock in Manchester.

They chat about this weeks episodes - part one and two of the escape from Alcatraz and work out if they'd be good at escaping or if they'd be better off staying put.

Then the girls get lost in their rabbits holes of the week- TM - Nikki has a weird experiment you can carry out at home if you want to see demons. And Cheryl has got death on the brain as we explore what happens when the unexpected happens.

Join us for all that and more and whilst you're here, why not tell a friend about us, leave us a thumbs up, a hype or a 5 star review.

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The Alcatraz Prison Escape - Did They Survive?

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Imagine you've just escaped the worlds toughest prison, you're in the middle of the ocean so now what?!

You and two other prisoners have a choice to make, board a raft made from raincoats or wait for the guards to catch-up with you who will throw you back inside for even longer, what are you choosing to do?…Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…

Today Cheryl and Nikki explore part two of the worlds most famous prison break - It's the escape from Alcatraz.

Make sure you've got your socks stuffed full of rocks and spoons stuffed down your pants because we're breaking out baby!!

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🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

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Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Sources

•June 1962 Alcatraz escape

•https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_1962_Alcatraz_escape[en.wikipedia]

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•Britannica – Alcatraz escape of June 1962

•https://www.britannica.com/event/Alcatraz-escape-of-June-1962[britannica]

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•History Hit – How Did 3 People Seemingly Escape From Alcatraz?

•https://www.historyhit.com/how-did-3-people-seemingly-escape-from-alcatraz[historyhit]

•

•U.S. Marshals Service

•https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-apprehension/profiled-fugitives/clarence-anglin[usmarshals]

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•Global News

•https://globalnews.ca/news/8939554/escape-from-alcatraz-new-photos-inmates[globalnews]

•

FBI files collection

https://downloads.paperlessarchives.com/p/alcatraz-escape-1962-morris-and-the-anglins-fbi-files-books-bulletins-posters-and-news[downloads.paperlessarchives]

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The Unbelievable Escape From Alcatraz - The Worlds Toughest Prison

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Imagine being shoved in a cell with no chance of getting out. The prison in question that you’ve been sent to is a genius work of engineering and more like a fortress than your bulk standard jailhouse. This place was built to keep you in and you’ve got no chance of leaving unless you serve your very long sentence. So the only thing you can do is hatch a plan to escape…the only problem? You’re on an island in the ocean…Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…

Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the worlds most famous prison break - It's the escape from Alcatraz.

Make sure you've got your socks stuffed full of rocks and spoons stuffed down your pants because we're breaking out baby!!

If you’re interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.

HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Sources

June 1962 Alcatraz escape
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/June_1962_Alcatraz_escape[en.wikipedia]
Britannica – Alcatraz escape of June 1962
https://www.britannica.com/event/Alcatraz-escape-of-June-1962[britannica]
History Hit – How Did 3 People Seemingly Escape From Alcatraz?
https://www.historyhit.com/how-did-3-people-seemingly-escape-from-alcatraz[historyhit]
U.S. Marshals Service
https://www.usmarshals.gov/what-we-do/fugitive-apprehension/profiled-fugitives/clarence-anglin[usmarshals]
Global News
https://globalnews.ca/news/8939554/escape-from-alcatraz-new-photos-inmates[globalnews]

FBI files collection

https://downloads.paperlessarchives.com/p/alcatraz-escape-1962-morris-and-the-anglins-fbi-files-books-bulletins-posters-and-news[downloads.paperlessarchives]

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The Spooky Sleepover: Bieberchella, Scary Storage Unit Finds, & Puking On the Lizzie Line!

Fri, 17 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another Killers, Cults & Queens: Spooky Sleepover!

Our bonus show where we have a catch up, debrief about this weeks episodes and share our Rabbit Holes of The Week TM.

Nikki and Cheryl and tired but wired. Cheryls reeling from a less than delightful ride on the Elizabeth Line. Nikki has been roaming around the back rooms...I mean a storage unit. And both girls have been watching Coachella via other peoples insta stories. Was Bierberchella worth it? Or were people right to walk out in their droves?

Join us for all that and more and whilst you're here, why not tell a friend about us, leave us a thumbs up, a hype or a 5 star review.

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The App That Solved a Murder - The Dark World of Randonautica & Pokémon GO

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

The App That Solved a Murder - The Dark World of Randonautica & Pokémon GO

How can an app solve a murder?

When a gang of teenagers embarked on what they thought would be a fun adventure, they didn't realise their lives would be profoundly changed forever. In the height of the 2020 lockdown, people became obsessed with an app called Randonautica. It promised users a randomly generated adventure and it delivered. But for some people, that journey would turn into a nightmare.

But Randonautica wasn't the first app which helped people stumble across some awful things, back in 2016, there was Pokemon Go! Was this app just as bad or was it even worse?

Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out more in part two of our deep dive into the weird world of Randonautica.

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🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

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For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Sources

https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lanepe/article/PIIS2666-7762(23)00221-1/fulltext#:~:text=The%20UK%20Office%20for%20National,year%20average%20(excluding%202020).&text=1.,-Office%20for%20National&text=This%20persisted%20into%202023%20with,of%20the%20year%20than%20expected.&text=1.,-Office%20for%20National

https://www.randonautica.app/about

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ToPj9n7PAPY

https://youtu.be/Nkn8CYpS2sI?si=pEuA88hx9_obFWad

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The Scary World Of Randonautica - The Random Adventure App

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Can an app lead you into danger? Well, for some people, yes! In the height of the 2020 lockdown, people became obsessed with an app called Randonautica. It promised users a randomly generated adventure but for some people, the fun trip soon turned into something VERY dark.

Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out in part one of our deep dive into the weird world of Randonautica.

If you’re interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.

HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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The Spooky Sleepover: Skechers Shape-Ups Scandal, Project Hail Mary & Weird Chippy Teas

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet’s most unhinged trends. This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on their weeks antics, Nikki tells all on the new Ryan Gosling movie - Project Hail Mary - that bought the whole cinema to tears… and not for how you would expect. Cheryl updates us all on her travel aches and pains & frustrations of public transport.

The divas also discuss this week’s case of Henry Lee Lucas, dive more into the cult they claimed to be a part of and respond to listener comments.

Diving Down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki takes us back to the weight loss trend that swept the 2010’s - Skechers Shape-Ups and all the legal issues and scandal that came with a pair of trainers that claimed to do so much. Cheryl tells all of her finds in a Welsh Chip Shop & falls down the rabbit hole of regional chippy tea menu items.

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Grave Robbing, Satanism, Cults & Cannibalism: The Horrifying World of Henry Lee Lucas & Ottis Toole

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:01:00 GMT

Did this killer couple, really claim 300 victims? How did their messed up childhoods bond them into carrying out horrific crimes which they got away with for almost their whole lives?! Were they part of a cannibalistic cult ? And who's gran was a grave robbing satanist?

Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out in part two of our deep dive into the life and crimes of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole.

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🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Did this Serial Killer Really Kill 200 People? The Real Horror of Henry Lee Lucas

Mon, 06 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

WELCOME TO SEASON FIVE OF KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENS!

Cheryl and Nikki are reunited ( and it feels so good) and back in the studio together.

For episode one, they're kicking off with the "Most Prolific" serial killer of the USA: Henry Lee Lucas...but is everything as it seems?

In part one, we uncover Henry's horrific childhood growing up with a mother who did everything in her power to make his life HELL.

We then go on to uncover how this affected him and left him both physically and mentally wounded for the rest of his life. He claims his first victim was a 17 year old, but it may have actually been his own mother!

We then go on to find out about his teenage years, his time behind bars and a chance meeting which would see him join forces with another heartless individual. Making them the most evil couple the world has ever known.

That's all coming up on Part one, be sure to join us back for Part Two.

If you’re interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.

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🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce.

For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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The Spooky Sleepover: S5 Sneak Peak, Villain vs Victim & Last Meals

Fri, 03 Apr 2026 03:00:00 GMT

It's time to get in your jammies because we're off to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRR!

This week Cheryl and Nikki are BACK IN THE STUDIOOOOO. Nikki is getting into the Easter spirit with hot cross buns and Cheryl is getting over an EVIL hangover.

Then the girls fall down their rabbit holes.

This week Cheryl plays a game of "Would You Rather" with Nikki

Nikki is thirsting over Josh from Mythical Kitchen and delving into Death Row Meals. Leave yours in the comments.

All up this week on Killers, Cults and Queens: The Spooky Sleepover.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Tall Boys, Termites & Turkey Twizzlers

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It's time to get in your jammies because we're off to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRR!

This week Cheryl and Nikki are not on their A game. Nikki is knackered and Cheryl has eventually caught the dreaded flu that Nikki kindly gifted to her in the studio. But Nikki managed to go to a gig and get blocked by two of the tallest men in history so she's devised some new rules for gig-go-er's to stick to, to make it better for all involved.

Then the girls fall down their rabbit holes.

This week Cheryl is still on her nostalgia kick. She's kicking it old school with Jamie Oliver and his turkey twizzlers.

Nikki is getting into the walls this week but not because of Phrogging...she's investigating termites and finding out a fact about their queen which will blow your mind!

All up this week on Killers, Cults and (termite) Queens: The Spooky Sleepover.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Rosemary Retraction, Birthday Bakes, & a Hannah-versary

Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It's time for the Spooky Sleeopver!

This week we have a diva down as Nikki retracts her medieval medicine advice from last weeks episode. Cheryl is letting us in on the secrets behind her upcoming tour with Kitty Scott Claus, and it's time to celebrate Nikki's birthday!

This weeks rabbit holes are very timely...

Nikki explores the history behind birthday cakes and the folklore surrounding candles for making a wish.

Cheryl is beside herself with nostalgia because Hannah Montana is turning 20! Well, at least the show is. Chez gives us all the behind the scene goss, the truth behind that infamous wig firing and how Miley Cyrus herself was never meant to actually be Hannah!

this weeks secret emoji to leave in the comments for all you diligent divas who read these descriptions is the lips, mwah!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Leeches, Rosemary Remedies & a Time Travelling Diva

Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This week on the Spooky Sleepover, things take a turn as Nikki lets us know what her new cold and flu remedy is… and you won’t be-leaf it! Cheryl has a new addition to her household and the girls unanimously agree that their ages are creeping up but who will be the first to order a Zimmer frame? 👀

In this weeks deep dive down their rabbit holes of the week, Nikki unleashes a whole lotta trauma taking a step way back in time to medieval times and explores some stomach churning medical remedies and treatments… from eating cow dung to letting leeches suck your blood, your mind will be blown🐮

Meanwhile, Cheryl gives us the straight hard facts as to what really goes down with time zones and why in Europe, we've not synchronised our watches. But how did we all take one giant LEAP into the future? ✨

Another camp catch up with your fav duo, you’re not gonna wanna miss this one! ❤️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Disney Bells, Phantom Tails & 1 Star Reviews with Daisy Maskell

Fri, 06 Mar 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Spooky Sleepoverrrr!

Cheryl is back home! Nikki went to Brussels and had a holiday romance with an unlikely partner...

Then the girls are joined by very special guest - Documentary Maker, previous KISS FM DJ, Director, Producer and now Podcast host - Daisy Maskell.

They dive into their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Nikki encounters the weirdest Disney megamix...played from a church. Daisy poses the theory of Phantom Tales and asks the girls to check if they still have the neural pathways which connects to them. Cheryl may be back home but the takeaways keeo calling...especially the ones with 1 star reviews.

Expect Bells, Bum wagging and Botulism in this weeks Spooky Sleepover ( if you read that and thought it was good, leave us the orange cat emoji )

And make sure you check out Truish with Daisy Maskell RIGHT NOW https://www.wizardradio.com/news/truish-hauntings-witches-true-crime-with-nikki-druce

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The Spooky Sleepover: Meal Deal Kismet, Worlds Longest Tours & Poundland Ouija Boards

Fri, 27 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to the Spooky Sleepoverrrr!

Nikki & Cheryl realise something very important in this episode, they're changed women...strap in, new meal deal picks have been chosen.

after working out what's changed in Tesco and how they may both finally be growing up, they dive inti their Rabbit Holes of the Week.

Cheryl is off on not one, not two, but THREE of the longest tours in history.

Nikki then takes us on a trip to the spirit world in an unlikely place...Poundland!

Expect Spirits, Sandwiches and Stadiums in this weeks Spooky Sleepover ( if you read that and thought it was good, leave us the thumbs up emoji )

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The Spooky Sleepover: Baby Grands, Dog Headed Saints & MORE Rude Place Names

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRRR

Today we have a very special guest whilst Cheryl takes a much needed day off. Nikki is joined by her husband, Neil. Join them as they chat about Neil getting beaten up in his first ever sports massage - it's OK, he liked it, Nikki is plagued by scam emails for unbelievable offers ( free baby grand piano anyone?) and then they get into their rabbit holes of the week...

Neil shares a story of a saint who looks a little different than we remember - St Christopher is a dog?!?

And Nikki dives into MORE rude place names because you grubby lot can't get enough ( and we LOVE it!)

So get comfy and cozy and join us as our third wheel!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Time Slips, Tuna Sandwiches & Flipping the Bird at the Superbowl

Fri, 13 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It's that time of the week, Spooky Sleepover time!

This week Nikki and Cheryl catch up on Nikki's wedding party where JUDITH didn't make an appearance but was there in spirit, dive into Cheryl's hectic tour schedule and decide what foods are BANNED when you're on a bus!

They then cover an 'Am I The Asshole' post from Reddit on the extra Patreon segment ( head to www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens if you want the extras), then they fall down their Rabbit Holes of the Week.

Nikki has a story about two unlikely time travellers from the 1900's in the Moberly Jourdain Incident. Did they really time travel and meet Marie Antoinette?

And hot of the back of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime performance, Cheryl get's sucked into a Super bowl halftime show from years gone by, one which ended up costing MIA a lot of money for flipping the bird. Oops!

Grab a drink and get your jammies on as we natter all things spooky, creepy and silly in this weeks episode.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Pranks, Rude Place Names & Blackpool’s Illuminations

Fri, 06 Feb 2026 04:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back for another chaotic catch-up filled with rabbit holes, road life and ridiculous history.

This week:

– Cheryl’s “haunted” theatre turns out to be the ultimate prank

– Nikki investigates Britain’s funniest and most unfortunate village names

– The surprisingly petty Victorian rivalry that sparked the Blackpool Illuminations

– Tour stories, sleep deprivation, and cosy late-night nonsense

Equal parts spooky, silly and historical — just how we like it.

Grab a snack, get comfy, and join the sleepover.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Haunted Theatres - Cheryl's Ghost Encounter & Nuclear Wolves

Fri, 30 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It’s time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens.

This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour exhaustion, extreme weather, and sleepless nights caused by Storm Chandra — before venturing into the paranormal.

Cheryl recounts her first-ever ghostly encounter during a visit to a reportedly haunted theatre in Scotland, where an unexplained physical touch left both her and a castmate shaken. Meanwhile, Nikki spirals into a chilling rabbit hole about Chernobyl’s nuclear wolves — and how radiation may have altered wildlife in the exclusion zone.

From haunted theatres and storm chaos to radioactive wildlife and future episode teases, this Spooky Sleepover has it all.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Lightning Strikes, Cult Films & Kids TV Trauma

Fri, 23 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

It’s time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens — our weekly chat show where rabbit holes run wild and logic is optional.

This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour life, freezing northern temperatures, cinema etiquette rage, and why you should never bring snacks to a meet & greet — before diving into two very different obsessions.

⚡ Nikki explores the shocking reality of lightning strikes — including survival rates, memory loss, personality changes, and the strange phenomenon of lightning-shaped scars. Is being struck by lightning always deadly… or could it come with an unexpected upgrade?

📺 Cheryl spirals into kids TV nostalgia, from Tots TV and Teletubbies to her own chaotic experience as a child contestant on a Nickelodeon show — featuring food fights, behind-the-scenes drama, and a cold shower she will never forgive.

Expect laughter, disbelief, mild existential dread, and the usual KCQ chaos.

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The Spooky Sleepover: 13 Barbershops, Silent Submarines & Weird News

Fri, 16 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, it’s time for another Spooky Sleepover — and things get unexpectedly nautical.

Nikki and Cheryl settle in for their weekly catch-up, covering everything from grim January weather and vegetarian resolutions (briefly derailed by a certain sausage roll), to live orchestras, IMAX screens, melted chocolate disasters, and the absolute audacity of putting Smarties in popcorn.

Cheryl joins us live on location from rehearsals for the Adult Panto tour, sharing tales from life on the road, missing home comforts, and uncovering what may be the greatest mystery of all: why one small town needs so many barber shops. Is it innocent? Is it suspicious? Should Detective Cheryl be on the case? The jury’s out.

Then it’s time for the rabbit holes — and this week they go deep.

Cheryl becomes utterly consumed by the secret world of British submarines: how they’re built in giant slices, welded with terrifying precision, tested in silence, and engineered to be quieter than the ocean itself… quieter even than shrimp. Equal parts fascinating and existentially horrifying.

Meanwhile, Nikki brings us a tale of chaos, celebrity, and seals as we meet Neil the Seal — a teenage elephant seal causing havoc in Tasmania by blocking roads, squashing cones, knocking over bollards, and preventing people from leaving their homes. He’s enormous, unruly, going through puberty, and important enough to have his own marine biologist on speed dial. A true diva of the deep.

It’s submarines, seals, touring tales, and cosy chaos — all wrapped up in one very silly, very comforting Spooky Sleepover.

Pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us. 🖤

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The Spooky Sleepover: Season Four Recap & 2026 Plans | Killers, Cults and Queens

Fri, 09 Jan 2026 04:00:00 GMT

🎉 Happy New Year, divas!

It’s a Spooky Sleepover bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, and we’re looking back on Season Four while chatting about what’s coming next in 2026.

In this cosy, slightly chaotic catch-up, Nikki Druce and Cheryl the Queen recap the episodes and moments that really stayed with them this season — from powerful survival stories to historical figures who were equal parts horrifying and ridiculous.

Nikki shares why the Mary Vincent episode had such a lasting impact, while Cheryl revisits the chaos and unexpected fun of covering Henry VIII. Along the way, the pair reflect on the emotional weight of certain cases, the highs of the season, and what they’ve learned along the way.

Looking ahead to 2026, this episode turns reflective — touching on creativity, balance, rest, and setting goals that don’t involve completely burning out. There’s also plenty of gratitude for the Patreon community, excitement for what’s coming next, and the usual KCQ tangents you’d expect from a proper sleepover chat.

If you fancy a behind-the-scenes Season Four debrief and a relaxed start to the New Year, this one’s for you 🖤✨

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The Queens Speech - Merry Christmas Everyone!

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

It’s a festive special from Killers, Cults & Queens 🎄

Before we return with more true crime, cult stories, infamous women, and dark history, we’re taking a moment to say thank you.

In this Christmas and holiday message, Nikki and Cheryl reflect on an unforgettable year of true crime cases, historical scandals, cult leaders, and thank the listeners who’ve supported the show through every shocking twist and outrageous story.

Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or discovered us this year, we’re so grateful you’re here.

Expect more episodes very soon.

Until then — Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and don't be a killer or join a cult, just have a very merry Christmas!

With love,

Nikki & Cheryl Xx

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The Order of the Solar Temple: The Deadly Final Transit

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

The Order of the Solar Temple claimed its members were chosen — descendants of the Knights Templar, destined for a higher plane of existence.

In this episode, we follow the group’s final descent as police investigations close in, internal lies are exposed, and leaders Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret push their followers toward a terrifying belief known as Transit.

We examine how grief, spiritual manipulation and absolute control led to mass murder and suicide, making the Order of the Solar Temple one of the most disturbing cult cases in modern history.

⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes discussions of coercive control, sexual assault, abuse of minors, suicide and murder.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Why We Fall for Rage Baiting, Gingerbread History & Driving on the Left

Fri, 12 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet’s most unhinged trends. This week, we’re tackling rage baiting — those infuriating posts designed to wind us up — plus the absolute chaos of trying to watch TV with family when no one is paying attention to the plot. If you’ve ever shouted “just watch the screen!” then this one’s for you.

We’re also diving down some very random rabbit holes, from the surprisingly wild history of gingerbread to why we drive on the left (hint: knights and Napoleon both get involved). Grab your snacks, get comfy, and join the Spooky Sleepover!

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Inside the Order of the Solar Temple: The Deadly Cult of Joseph Di Mambro & Luc Jouret

Mon, 08 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

A shining path to cosmic enlightenment… or a deadly descent into madness?

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki Druce and Cheryl The Queen investigate the Order of the Solar Temple, one of the most infamous cults of the 20th century. Founded by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret, the group claimed sacred connections to the Knights Templar and promised its followers salvation when the apocalypse arrived.

Instead, members were subjected to manipulation, sexual “healing” rituals, staged supernatural events, and a terrifying ideology — all of which led to international tragedy.

In Part One, we uncover:

✨ Why people are drawn to charismatic cult leaders

✨ How spirituality and control became dangerously intertwined

✨ The role the Waco Siege played in pushing the cult underground

✨ The early warning signs of the mass deaths to come

Dive into the chilling psychology behind cult belief, and prepare yourself for Part Two… where the Solar Temple’s darkest secrets ignite into unimaginable horror.

If you love true crime, dark tourism, occult history, or spooky storytelling with a camp twist — you’re in the right place.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Could You Live in Dennis Nilsens Flat? & Thanksgiving Weird Foods!

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl catch up on this weeks antics from Nikki’s Kitchen war wounds to Cheryl’s mysterious throat injury. The divas also discuss how on earth people are still wearing shorts in this cold weather? 🥶

We debrief on this weeks case, and learn which planets Nikki & Cheryl would like to visit after visiting the moon. And fall down each others rabbit holes of the week discussing all the weird and wonderful food of Thanksgiving that’s had Cheryl up all night and learn about the bargain property in Muswell Hill that might not be as enticing once you learn about its former resident and the murders that took place there… 👀 Could you live in Dennis Nilsen's flat?

Christmas is just around the corner, and our queens have a surprise for you amazing listeners so tune in to see what the gals have up their sleeves! 🎄

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The Moon Landing Hoax? Bill Kaysing, Apollo 11 & the Rise of Conspiracy Theories

Mon, 01 Dec 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Today we’re moonwalking straight into the chaotic world of Apollo 11 conspiracy theories — where facts are optional, confidence is abundant, and someone somewhere is insisting the shadows “just don’t line up.”

Although millions watched the moon landing live, doubts started swirling almost immediately. Then along came Bill Kaysing in 1976, brandishing his book We Never Went to the Moon: America’s $30 Billion Swindle like a tabloid headline written during Mercury retrograde. With one extremely shouty title, he helped launch the conspiracy movement into the stratosphere.

In this episode, we unpack how the media fanned the flames, why the 1970s were ripe for a hoax explosion, and how wildly confident claims take hold of public belief. We explore the history, the hysteria, and the hilariously bold certainty of people who’ve never set foot on the moon — or a film set, for that matter. Did we really land on the moon? Nikki and Cheryl are here to deliver the RECEIPTS, PROOF, TIMELINES!

Topics Covered:

• Apollo 11’s early doubters

• Bill Kaysing’s “did he really say that?” arguments

• Why conspiracy theories thrive in chaotic times

• The media’s role in shaping hoax culture

• How narratives stick and spread

• Why media literacy still matters (and always will)

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The Spooky Sleepover: Tears, True Crime Updates & Momagers. - Ron Goldman Pay-out & Morgan Geyser ESCAPES!

Fri, 28 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl debriefs on her Wicked: For Good Cinema experience, Nikki vents on her thoughts on tourists on the streets of London & asks the question… When is the right time to put the Christmas decorations up? 🤔

We have a debrief on the Greyhound Bus Murder case with Cheryl’s thoughts after having time to ruminate. We also have a true crime update with two prior cases we have covered: an update on Ron Goldman in the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & an update on the slender man attempted murder case: Morgan Geyser ESCAPED! 👀

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The Greyhound Bus Murder: The Tragedy That Shocked Canada

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl start things off with a very British battle: winter arriving overnight and turning every car on the street into an ice cube. After realising neither of them is remotely qualified to defrost a windscreen without risking a full-blown insurance claim, the queens help you navigate the sudden frost like the glamorous winter warriors you are.

But after some frosty chaos and cosy catch-up, the tone takes a serious turn...

This episode covers one of the most disturbing and unforgettable crimes in Canadian history: the Greyhound bus murder of 2008. On a quiet evening journey through rural Manitoba, passengers found themselves trapped in a nightmare that unfolded without warning. Nikki and Cheryl walk you through the case with care, exploring the timeline of events, the survivors’ trauma, and how the Canadian legal system responded in the years that followed.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Kuru Cannibalism, Weird Documentaries & Comic Con

Fri, 21 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

Grab your blankets and settle in for another Spooky Sleepover with Nikki and Cheryl on Killers, Cults & Queens! This week we catch up on all things winter fashion, our Comic Con adventures, and the strange world of quirky documentaries—including a completely fictional shark bakery that Nikki is far too enthusiastic about.

Speaking of which… Nikki is thinking of changing career to start making documentaries, but she might face some difficulty as it's a scenario that doesn't exist — and yes, she’s pitching it to you anyway.

We also explore the eerie true story of Kuru, the disease historically linked to cannibalistic rituals, before rounding things off with a joyful rant about the sudden boom in orange wristwatch straps worn by middle-aged men. Fashion statement? Midlife crisis? We’re not sure, but we have thoughts.

This episode is a mix of cosy chaos, queer humour, weird history, and spooky storytelling — the perfect blend for your weekly wind-down.

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Stephen Volk on Ghostwatch, Panic & the Legacy of the Show That Shook Britain

Mon, 17 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl interview Stephen Volk, creator of the groundbreaking horror special Ghostwatch. Together they unpack how the show became one of the most influential and controversial moments in British television history.

Stephen discusses the evolution of Ghostwatch, how a female-led production shaped its unique tone, and why so many viewers believed the broadcast was real. The conversation also covers the enduring legacy of the show, the shift in media culture with the rise of social media and fake news, and how personal paranormal experiences influence our understanding of the supernatural.

We also chat about Stephen’s wider career — including his work on Afterlife — and his upcoming book The Confirmed Bachelors.

A must-listen for fans of horror TV, paranormal investigations, ghost stories, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

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The Spooky Sleepover: The Firework display that destroyed a town!

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, our queen divas Nikki and Cheryl catch up this weeks antics including Nikki’s Podcasting award win, Cheryl spills the beans on her latest TV obsessions & ponder on how Cheryl could have fallen asleep at her laptop for 2 hours in the middle of the day? 🤔

We fall down the rabbit hole of the firework display that destroyed an entire town during the Elizabethan era and we learn more about The Menendez brothers after Cheryl binged the entire series with an update on their parole hearing! 🎆

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Ghostwatch Explained: The Haunted TV Special That Fooled Millions

Mon, 10 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Cheryl and Nikki revisit one of the BBC’s most infamous moments — Ghostwatch. Broadcast on Halloween night in 1992, the show appeared to be a live investigation into a haunted house… but what viewers didn’t know was that it was entirely scripted. The result? Panic, confusion, and a scandal that would see the show banned for over a decade.

Join us as we unpick how Ghostwatch blurred the lines between fact and fiction, why it terrified an entire nation, and how it paved the way for the modern horror genre. From Michael Parkinson’s chilling final moments to the real-life consequences for viewers, this is the story of the hoax that went too far.

Expect spooky nostalgia as we explore the show that made Britain believe in the supernatural — if only for one terrifying night.

🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.

👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce

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The Spooky Sleepover: The Return of Nikki Druce!

Fri, 07 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover we've got a bumper sized Bonus Show for you all when we're finally reunited with our darling dear Nikki to the microphone after 3 long weeks and have a much overdue catch up with Cheryl 🎉

We leave no details spared as we find out all about her Vegas wedding, the honeymoon of dreams in LA & New York and what really happens on a haunted carriage ride through Brooklyn? 👻

We fall down some very deep rabbit holes from the worst cases of when it goes wrong in haunted halloween houses and Cheryl goes into full blown Lawyer Mode! 👀

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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The Enfield Poltergeist: Inside Britain’s Most Haunted House

Mon, 03 Nov 2025 04:00:00 GMT

In this week’s chilling episode, Cheryl and Nikki dive into one of Britain’s most infamous paranormal cases — The Enfield Haunting.

In 1977, a seemingly ordinary council house in Enfield, North London, became the centre of a supernatural storm. Furniture flew, toys hurled themselves across rooms, and a family of four were tormented by a mischievous — and sometimes malicious — poltergeist. But was this the work of the paranormal, or something far more human?

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they unpick the chaos that gripped the nation — from the terrified Hodgson family to the investigators from the Society for Psychical Research who risked their reputations chasing ghosts. Along the way, they’ll separate fact from fiction, uncover how The Conjuring 2 turned this haunting into Hollywood legend, and ask the ultimate question: was Enfield really haunted, or just the perfect media storm?

Expect eerie happenings, questionable recordings, and a few very British ghosts of Christmas past…

👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce

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Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

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The Spooky Sleepover: The Q&A Sessions with Cheryl

Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:23:51 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover we’re doing something different and we’re hosting our first ever Question & Answer session with our resident Essex Queen, Cheryl! 👑

We dive into questions about regrets in life, the scariest moments on stage and which fictional TV show character Cheryl REALLY fancies 🤭

We’ll be back on Monday with a brand new case and regular programming as usual next Friday when NIKKI RETURNS! So tune in for a deep dive on all the things Nikki has been up to this month from her, wedding, to honeymoon to obviously HALLOWEEN 🎃

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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Henry VIII: The Killer King of the Tower of London

Mon, 27 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

👑 Power, paranoia, and a whole lot of beheadings...

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to Tudor England to uncover the dark reign of Henry VIII — the king who ruled with charm, fear, and a sharpened axe.

From his six doomed wives to the Tower of London, which he used as his personal torture chamber, we’re diving into the bloody truth behind England’s most infamous monarch. Discover the shocking stories of betrayal, execution, and obsession that shaped the Tudor dynasty — and meet Alice Tankerville, the first woman to escape the Tower of London in a daring act of defiance.

Expect gossip, gore, and gallows humour as we delve into the world of all things Tudor Terror!

👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce

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Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

✨ Keywords: true crime, dark history, Tudor history, Henry VIII, Tower of London, royal scandal, British history, historical crime, morbid history, Drag Race UK, Cheryl Hole, Nikki Druce, macabre stories, gothic storytelling

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The Spooky Sleepover: Michael Jackson Calls, Deep Heat Tights & Throat Ghosts with Blu Hydrangea

Fri, 24 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover Nikki is off on her honeymoon so we are joined by a superstar and WINNER of Drag Race UK, Blu Hydrangea joins us on the podcast! 💙

The queens catchup after not seeing each other in person since January, we find out what Blu has been busy doing and also an exclusive on their Halloween plans for next week… 🎃

We also dive deep down the rabbit holes and discuss who is the faithful and traitors amongst us and after Cheryl’s Birthday… we ask, WHERE THE HELL DID THE BIRTHDAY SONG COME FROM?? 👀

We hope you enjoy this weeks special bonus show, make some noise if you’d like to have Blu back as a guest soon…

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The Shocking Trial of Helen Duncan: Britain’s Last Witch in World War Two

Mon, 20 Oct 2025 05:00:00 GMT

Was Helen Duncan really a witch — or just a woman in the wrong place at the wrong séance?

This week, Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce uncover the wild true story of Helen Duncan, the spiritualist medium who became the last person imprisoned under Britain’s Witchcraft Act of 1735.

As bombs fell over wartime Britain, Helen’s séances brought messages from beyond — including secrets the government didn’t want getting out. But when her prophecies hit too close to home, she found herself accused of witchcraft, espionage, and spreading fear during the war.

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they explore the fascinating world of spiritualism, paranoia, and power, asking: was Helen Duncan a con artist, a clairvoyant, or a casualty of mass hysteria?

👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce

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The Spooky Sleepover: Aliens in Hyde Park, Waterboarded at Work & The REAL Life of a Showgirl With Kitty Scott Claus

Fri, 17 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover whilst Nikki is away getting hitched in Vegas, Cheryl is joined by her sister & Drag Race Alumni Kitty Scott Claus! 😻

The divas debrief on the chaos and carnage of their work trip to Gran Canaria & performing in 95 degree heat. We also find out how kitty’s eyebrows really stayed on through 20 trips down a waterslide 💦

We also dive deep down the rabbit holes and learn about 3I/ATLAS and its potential journey to the UK and discuss if Taylor Swift really is living the life of a Showgirl or just a cardigan girl 👀

It’s another crazy spooky sleepover so strap in and enjoy the ride divas! ❤️

(We do apologise for the audio issues, we had some technical difficulties during the record and did our best to rectify it during)

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The Mysterious Death of Ellen Greenburg | The Murder Ruled a Suicide!

Mon, 13 Oct 2025 11:00:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Cheryl takes the lead to unpack the chilling and mysterious case of Ellen Greenberg — a woman whose death was ruled a suicide, despite over 20 stab wounds and countless unanswered questions. How did such a violent end get brushed off as self-inflicted, and what really happened inside that locked apartment?

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they explore the baffling evidence, the bizarre autopsy findings, and the fight for justice that continues to this day. From the police investigation to the haunting inconsistencies that have captivated true crime lovers around the world, this case will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about criminal investigations.

This episode discusses violent crime and potential self-harm.

This weeks episode is sponsored by London Nootropics. Visit https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code 'KILLERS' for 20% off your order to give yourself a boosted yet balanced day!

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

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Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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The Horrifying True Survival Story of Mary Vincent | Killers, Cults and Queens S4 E1

Mon, 06 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Season 4 kicks off with a story you won’t forget. In Episode 1, Nikki and Cheryl recount the horrifying true story of Mary Vincent, a young woman who faced unimaginable terror and lived to tell the tale. From shocking twists to moments of raw courage, Mary’s story is both terrifying and inspiring—a haunting testament to the limits of fear, resilience, and human endurance.

Tune in for the first episode of Season 4 and subscribe for weekly doses of shocking, true, and macabre tales.

This weeks episode is sponsored by London Nootropics. Visit https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code 'KILLERS' for 20% off your order to give yourself a boosted yet balanced day!

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

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Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

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The Spooky Sleepover: Lady Gaga at The O2, Essex UFO Sightings & Paris Catacombs

Fri, 03 Oct 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl dive into another whirlwind in the KCQ Multiverse! From Lady Gaga’s spectacular London O2 show that had Cheryl losing her mind, to a creepy wander through the Paris Catacombs (yes, actual French bone tunnels!), and straight up into the skies with bizarre UFO sightings over Essex – it’s chaos, camp and conspiracies galore.

And if that wasn’t wild enough, we’re revealing our ultimate Zombie Apocalypse survival plans – what would really happen if the undead took over the British Isles?

Expect late-night laughs, mayhem, and plenty of gossip in this week’s KCQ bonus show.

💌 Got a theory or spotted something strange? Email us at killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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Killers, Cults & Queens Season Four Coming 6th October!

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 05:00:00 GMT

👑 Surprise divas! We’re BACK! Killers, Cults & Queens Season 4 launches Oct 6 — spooky, scary & weirder than ever 🔮✨ Full episodes now on YouTube + early access on Patreon!

We'll be back with a brand new case every Monday and with bonus episodes every Friday. Make sure you're subscribed wherever you get your podcasts AND on YouTube and we can't wait to be back in your ears soon.

So don't be a Killer OR join a Cult...just be a Queen.

#KillersCultsAndQueens #Season4 #TrueCrimePodcast

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The Spooky Sleepover: Psychic Scams, Reddit Dilemmas & Trump’s Autism Tylenol Theory | Killers, Cults & Queens

Fri, 26 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, we’re switching things up for a spooky sleepover special! 👻 Nikki dives into the wild world of 1990s psychic phone line scams—hello Miss Cleo!—while Chez wrestles with the viral Trump Autism/Tylenol theory. Plus, we play Am I The Asshole by answering a real Reddit dilemma live on the show. If you love true crime, scams, pop culture conspiracies and dark humour, this episode is for you.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Secrets of the Empire State Building, Public Pooing & Cheryl’s Six New “Kids”

Fri, 19 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl take you sky-high and straight to the bathroom floor (metaphorically, we hope).

They uncover the secrets of the Empire State Building, including the story of a terrifying elevator crash that history tried to forget.

Then things get even wilder as they debate the etiquette of public pooing (yes, really) and Cheryl drops a “family bombshell”… she has six new children — or rather, six new Labubu’s have landed in her life.

It’s the perfect mix of skyscraper mysteries, weird social rules, and drag queen chaos only Nikki & Chez can deliver.

👉 New episodes every week. Hit follow so you never miss a late-night chat!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Drag Race Secrets, Horror Movie Talk & London’s Strangest Legend

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are back with possibly their most chaotic mix of topics yet! From the creepy-cute world of Labubu’s, to the terrifying brilliance of Hereditary (SPOILER ALERT), and even the strange legend of the Hackney Mole Man—nothing is off-limits when these two are together.

Plus, Cheryl spills the tea on what it’s really like to be eliminated on RuPaul’s Drag Race, and shares behind-the-scenes gossip about being trapped in a room with Jimbo and Lemon (yes, it was just as wild as it sounds).

Expect laughs, chills, and the kind of unpredictable tangents only Nikki and Chez can deliver.

✨ Expect laughs, light chaos, and some seriously spooky side quests in this week’s Spooky Sleepover.

👉 New episodes every week. Hit follow so you never miss a late-night chat!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

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The Spooky Sleepover: What Is Medieval Marginalia? + ASMR Debate & Series 4 Sneak Peek

Fri, 05 Sep 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are serving gossip, giggles, and some seriously unexpected tangents!

First up, the queens dish the dirt on recording their very first episode for Series 4 of Killers, Cults & Queens and tease what’s coming up next. But the conversation doesn’t stop there…

They take a dive into the strange and wonderful world of medieval marginalia—those cheeky little doodles monks and scribes left in the margins of manuscripts (trust us, it’s weirder than you think 👀). Then, they explore the oddly divisive world of ASMR: is it soothing self-care or nightmare fuel?

✨ Expect laughs, light chaos, and some seriously spooky side quests in this week’s Spooky Sleepover.

👉 New episodes every week. Hit follow so you never miss a late-night chat!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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Keywords: spooky sleepover podcast, Killers Cults and Queens, medieval marginalia explained, ASMR debate, Nikki Druce, Cheryl Hole

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FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever!

Fri, 29 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever!

Due to some dodgy internet issues in the north of England, we tried but failed to record this weeks episode of The Spooky Sleepover but instead, we have a gold nugget of a convo from the vault for you to discover (or rediscover).

This is our chat with the one and only Fenton Bailey - The Co-owner of production company World Of Wonder, the co-creator of RuPaul's Drag Race and incredible film director creating the eponymous movie Party Monster.

Cheryl and Nikki settle down to chat to Fenton about his documentary, The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, his world changing creation - RuPaul's Drag Race and how both their lives have been changed via his work - Cheryl with Drag Race but Nikki via something a little more left field in the form of The Adam and Joe Show (and Party Monster).

This conversation goes in all sorts of directions and we loved chatting to Fenton so it's worth another listen!

*The mention of drag con tickets is for an event in the past and any discount codes will not work for future events*

Enjoy and we'll see you back next week as normal!

Cheryl & Nikki

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Get ready for an unforgettable episode of Killers, Cults, and Queens! Nikki Druce and Cheryl welcome the legendary Fenton Bailey—co-creator of RuPaul’s Drag Race, celebrated documentarian, and TV pioneer. Together, they delve into the fascinating world of Tammy Faye Bakker, her impact on the LGBTQ+ community, and her role as a trailblazer in television history.

🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode:

The story behind Tammy Faye Bakker’s groundbreaking activism and unique drag-like persona.
How Fenton’s iconic documentary, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, shaped her legacy.
Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of RuPaul’s Drag Race and its global influence.
Tammy’s connection to drag culture and her enduring message of inclusivity and love.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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#DragRaceUK #TrueCrimePodcast #KillersCultsQueens

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The Spooky Sleepover: Gloria Ramirez Mystery, Buckingham Palace Secrets & Real Housewives of London

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

👻✨ It’s time for another Spooky Sleepover with Cheryl and Nikki! This week, the queens are catching up on some exciting family news – plus, one of them is serving a brand-new look you won’t want to miss.

Then it’s time to tumble down the rabbit holes of the week: from the baffling and tragic medical mystery of Gloria Ramirez, to uncovering which royal might have taken an elephant for a spin around Buckingham Palace (yes, really!) and a few other hidden secrets tucked away in London’s most famous royal residence.

But that’s not all – Cheryl’s spilling all the piping hot tea on the brand-new Real Housewives of London, and together the queens debate one of life’s biggest questions: just how much is too much for a London house?

Grab your snacks, get cozy, and join us for a night of mystery, mischief, and a whole lot of campy chaos.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!

Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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#GloriaRamirez #BuckinghamPalace #RoyalSecrets #RealHousewives #DragRaceUK #TrueCrimePodcast #KillersCultsQueens

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The Spooky Sleepover: Guess Who's Back?!

Fri, 15 Aug 2025 03:00:00 GMT

We’re back, divas! After a little break, the queens are reunited for a special bonus episode to spill the tea on what’s next for the show, catch up on what we’ve been up to, and—of course—fall headfirst into some deliciously chaotic rabbit holes.

From pondering the real horror of sharing a house with Annabelle the haunted doll (she will be doing the washing up, right?) to questioning whether saying “I do” to an A.I. chatbot could be the start of a futuristic fairytale or the plot of a very niche horror film, no topic is off limits.

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Goodbye for now...

Fri, 25 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover we have some news... this is the last episode for a little while BUT the girls are going out with a bang with some absolute corkers of rabbit holes! Learn about the film SO scary the FBI got involved, the history of iconic Queer venues in London (shout out Vauxhall Tavern) and the horrific history of the Hands of Glory...

Stay in touch and see what our divas do next! Head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram, and follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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Could a murderer be living in your walls?

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In this season finale episode, Nikki and Cheryl jump into part two of their investigation into the Denver Spiderman to find out how his time in his sinister hidey hole would end... PLUS they discover two more recent cases of phrogging and ask... could a murderer be living in your walls?!

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

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Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Who was the sinister Denver Spiderman phrogger?

Mon, 21 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In the last case of the season, Nikki and Cheryl investigate one of the most hotly discussed crimes of the season... phrogging! They take it back to 1941, where one man did the unthinkable... what is phrogging? How long can someone live in your house undetected? And are you safe? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Eating Maggot Cheese with Drunk Women Solving Crime

Fri, 18 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover we're joined by top divas Taylor Glenn and Hannah George from the hit podcast Drunk Women Solving Crime to deep dive into internet rabbit holes galore! After swapping Dyatlov Pass theories (we stand with the alien babies!!), we dig into horrendous post-war recipes, mustard laden hotdogs from Everyman... and maggot cheese... anyone fancy a slice?

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Who killed the Dyatlov Pass hikers?

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back for part two of their deep dive into the Dyatlov Pass mystery, and things are about to get even weirder. From whispers of secret military tests to alien babies (yes, really), and the infamous Yeti theory to the icy grip of Mother Nature herself, they’re unpacking every wild conspiracy tied to this chilling case. Was it a cover up? A creature in the night? Or something no one’s thought of yet? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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What Happened on the Dyatlov Pass?

Mon, 14 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week, Nikki and Cheryl travel back to the mysterious world of the 1960s to unravel one of the most chilling unsolved mysteries in modern history... the Dyatlov Pass incident. Who were the nine experienced hikers who vanished on Russia’s infamous “Death Mountain”? Why did their final expedition end in terror, strange injuries, and unanswered questions? And who was the mysterious older man said to be on the trail that day?

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FROM THE VAULT: The Spooky Sleepover with Tia Kofi

Fri, 11 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover we're reaching into the vault to bring you even MORE Queen behaviour! As our Chez is taking a well earned break after dancing her socks off with Trixie Mattel last week at Pride we're turning back the clock to revisit one of our favs - it's only TIA KOFI!

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What was the grisly fate of Bonnie and Clyde?

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return with Part Two of their deep dive into the legendary crime spree of Bonnie and Clyde. In this part, they explore how the once romanticized duo"Suicide Sal" and "The Texas Rattlesnake" transformed from folk heroes to public enemies. Discover the shocking details behind their violent downfall, the incredible survival story of their bullet riddled accomplice, and why the legacy of Bonnie and Clyde still captivates the public imagination nearly a century later.

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Who were star crossed lovers Bonnie and Clyde?

Mon, 07 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl learn the TRUE story of the star crossed lovers from the lone star state, Bonnie and Clyde. How did the most infamous couple in history meet? Were they always destined for a dark end? And what events led to them forming the doomed Barrow gang? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Would you survive the infamous Poop Cruise?

Fri, 04 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on the bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens Cheryl tells all from her whirlwind trip to Manilla... including her experience of a mega storm! Plus we go down the rabbit hole to learn about Grief Raves, why TikTok is banned in China and whether we'd last 5 minutes on the infamous Poop Cruise...

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Did Lizzie Borden get away with murder?

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return with Part Two of their deep dive into the infamous Borden murders. The bodies of Abby and Andrew Borden have been discovered, but what unfolded next would shock a nation. As suspicion tightens around Lizzie, new questions emerge: Who truly wielded the hatchet that day? And was there more to the story between Lizzie and the family maid, Maggie, than anyone suspected? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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Was Lizzie Borden a natural born killer?

Mon, 30 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl dig into one of the most notorious murder cases in American history... the brutal killings of Andrew and Abby Borden. They rewind the clock to explore the life of Lizzie Borden and ask the chilling question: was she a cold-blooded killer, or an innocent caught in a storm of suspicion?

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The Spooky Sleepover: Did people eat human meat during the Kentucky Meat Shower?!

Fri, 27 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, the team reunites to dive into the shocking twist ending of 28 Years Later, Cheryl's upcoming trip to Manila for Pride, and whether the heatwave chaos is worth the hype. Plus, uncover the bizarre true story of the Kentucky Meat Shower and explore the chilling legend of New Jersey’s Devil’s Tree.... would you survive it?

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How did O.J. Simpson get away with murder?

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return for part two of their in-depth investigation into the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. They explore why repeated pleas for help were ignored, how a person could evade justice in a high-profile case, and what the legal principle of double jeopardy really means. The episode also revisits the infamous moment that sparked the question: did the glove fit?

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What Really Happened in O.J. and Nicole Brown Simpson's Marriage?

Mon, 23 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Cheryl and Nikki delve into one of the most infamous true crime cases of the 20th century... the murders of Nicole Brown Simpson and Ronald Goldman. In part one of this gripping two-part special, they explore the early years of Nicole and O.J. Simpson’s turbulent relationship, O.J.’s previous marriage to Marguerite Whitley, and the disturbing warning signs that foreshadowed a tragic and violent end.

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Did the world really go mad after the War of The Worlds broadcast?

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

In part two of their War of the Worlds special, Nikki and Cheryl dive deeper into the broadcast that shocked a nation and sparked widespread panic. Was the 1938 radio drama truly responsible for mass hysteria across America? Did listeners really believe a Martian invasion was underway? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they separate fact from fiction and explore whether lightning could strike twice in the world of media hoaxes and misinformation. FAKE NEWS!

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What happened when aliens invaded New Jersey?

Mon, 16 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl dive into one of the most notorious hoaxes in modern history... the War of the Worlds broadcast. When Orson Welles took to the airwaves in 1938, a simple radio drama turned into a national panic. How did a fictional invasion cause real world chaos? Would you have fallen for it? And what were the lasting consequences of a stunt that blurred the line between entertainment and fear? Nikki and Cheryl investigate the truth behind the broadcast that shocked America.

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FROM THE VAULT: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries!

Fri, 13 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Whilst our Nikki and Chez take a little break in the sun, we wind it back to 2024 to spend some time with one of our fav TikTok divas... True Crime Caitlyn!

She spills on her journey to nearly 500k followers, shares her Nana’s eerie connection to Mary Bell, and dives into the wild world of true crime—from Gypsy Rose Blanchard’s controversial case to the confounding cases of missing persons like Brandon Swanson.

Plus, rabbit holes galore: steroid-pumped ferrets masquerading as poodles, spicy Facebook community beefs, and a mystery man’s daring dating ad.

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Who actually killed JFK?

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into the assassination of JFK. The story picks up as Lee Harvey Oswald goes on the run... but is he fleeing because he pulled the trigger, or because he’s a marked man? Grab your tin foil hats... we’re unraveling the most compelling conspiracy theories behind that fateful day in Dallas.

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What really happened on the day JFK died?

Mon, 09 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week, Nikki and Cheryl dive into one of the most controversial crimes of the 20th century... the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Who really was the man behind the presidency? What’s the truth behind the so-called Kennedy Curse? And was there a government cover-up? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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The Spooky Sleepover: What was the worst year in human history?

Fri, 06 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this week's bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, the gang takes a wild ride through the bizarre twists and turns of this week’s case, asking the all-important question: was Rasputin the original influencer? As always, there are plenty of unexpected rabbit holes to dive into. Discover the strange story behind the first attempt to revive a corpse using electricity, explore the chaos of the worst year in recorded human history, and find out what Nikki and Chez reach for when nursing a hangover!

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How did Rasputin really die?

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of the wild, weird, and woefully chaotic life of Rasputin - monk, mystic, and master manipulator of Russian high society. What did Rasputin get up to next? Let’s just say... the debauchery is only getting started. Get ready for scandal, seduction, and some seriously unhinged history.

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Who was the real man behind the legend of Rasputin?

Mon, 02 Jun 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl don their finery to meet the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia... and their trusty spiritual sidekick Rasputin. Who was the real man behind the lorded healer? Did Rasputin actually have special powers? And how was he part of the downfall of the last Imperial Family? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Would you survive the gibbet?

Fri, 30 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this week’s bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, hosts Nikki and Cheryl dive back into the mysterious depths of the Pacific Ocean to explore the lasting impact of the Indy effect. There’s also a major update about Rosie the Shark — but it’s not what you might expect. Curious about what’s happened to this iconic preserved shark? We’ve got the full story. As always, expect plenty of wild tangents as the team ventures down some unexpected rabbit holes, including the controversial Red Pill University, outrageously massive roast dinners, and the chilling history of the gibbet.

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How many crew members of the USS Indianapolis were eaten by sharks?

Thu, 29 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back with part 2 of what really happened to the crew of the USS Indianapolis. And this is your warning... if you don't like sharks, get off the ride now, because things are about to get choppy. LITERALLY. Join Nikki and Chez as they imagine themselves in the great open ocean with thousands of blood hungry sharks, just waiting to take a nibble. Would you survive?

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What really happened to the cursed crew of the USS Indianapolis?

Mon, 26 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl get their sea legs on as they investigate what really happened to the cursed crew of the American naval ship the USS Indianapolis (or the Indy, as we like to call her). How much of her WW2 history does Cheryl remember from school? How could such a MASSIVE ship be downed? And what was waiting for them in the water? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out...

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The Spooky Sleepover: Do feral cats live in Disneyland?!

Fri, 23 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover Nikki and Cheryl hear YOUR thoughts on the Meredith Kercher case. Was Amanda Knox targeted by the Italian police because she was American? Do the Italian police have a history of accusing the wrong suspect? All that plus Nikki takes us on a cat lovers Disney dream and Cheryl has her first old lady rant... you don't know how good you kids have it, I tell you!

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Did the Italian police fail Meredith Kercher?

Thu, 22 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into the case that launched the infamous "Foxy Noxy" moniker — the brutal, heartbreaking murder of Meredith Kercher. This episode unpacks the tangled DNA evidence, the chaotic crime scene, and why Amanda and Raffaele couldn’t simply walk away.

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Why did the world turn on Amanda Knox?

Mon, 19 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl delve into one of the most tragic and controversial true crime cases of the 21st century: the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. Who was Meredith Kercher? Why has her story so often been overshadowed by the media spotlight on Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito? And what really happened on the night of November 1, 2007, at Villa della Pergola?

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How was the Iceman serial killer finally caught?

Thu, 15 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their deep dive into one of the most cold-blooded contract killers in history, Richard Kuklinski, a.k.a. The Iceman. How did a mob hitman become one of America’s most prolific serial killers? Why did he turn on his closest allies? And was he really telling the truth about all those chilling confessions or just spinning lies? The twists keep coming, and Nikki and Cheryl are ready to uncover the truth.

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Was the Iceman the world's most prolific serial killer?

Mon, 12 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to New Jersey to dig into the chilling legend of the Iceman, America’s most prolific serial killer… or was he? Who was the man behind the myth? When did his dark descent into murder begin? And what kind of killer leaves their victims in caves… for the rats? Join Nikki and Chez as they peel back the layers of one of the most cold-blooded cases in true crime history.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Could a fart KILL you?!

Fri, 09 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this week's episode we take a deeper dive into our latest case... and it gets personal. Nikki opens up about why this episode hit her so hard, while Cheryl reflects on what it was like covering a crime so close to home. And we ask the haunting question: did Virginia McCullough ever truly love her parents? Plus, in this week’s Rabbit Holes of the Week, we spiral into a megalohydrothalassophobia-induced nightmare, scandalous secrets from Met Galas past (we’re looking at you, Sarah Jessica Parker), and the bizarre science behind whether a fart could actually kill you...

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How did Virginia McCullough get away with murder?

Thu, 08 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their gripping true crime investigation into the shocking murders of John and Lois McCullough in Great Baddow, Essex. How did Virginia McCullough successfully impersonate the dead? What are the devastating consequences of a gambling addiction? And how did she manage to get away with murder for four years? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they unravel the truth behind one of Essex’s most disturbing murder cases.

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What drove Virginia McCullough to murder her parents?

Mon, 05 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to Essex to uncover the chilling story of Virginia McCullough, the woman who murdered her own parents. It's a heavy one, so please take care while listening. Who was Virginia McCullough, and how did she manage to hide a web of fraud and theft for years? And what could have driven her to kill Lois and John, the very people who raised her? Join us as we peel back the layers of a case that proves the darkest secrets often hide behind the most ordinary doors.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Cheryl exposed by anonymous email?!

Fri, 02 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It's Spooky Sleepover day! This week on the bonus episode the gang reflect on this week's unbelievable case, the story of the Heaven's Gate cult. Plus, in their Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get personal and outrageous—do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day, or is it a myth? Did a drag queen steal the Crown Jewels? And who is the anonymous emailer that exposed Cheryl?

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Did Heaven’s Gate Really Predict the End?

Thu, 01 May 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back for Part 2 of this chilling deep dive into Heaven’s Gate. What really happened to Do, Ti, and their followers? Did Y2K cyberbullying push the cult to its doomsday end? What would a Heaven’s Gate TV show have looked like? And did they actually predict the end of the world? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.

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Was Heaven’s Gate the Deadliest UFO Cult in History?

Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens Nikki and Cheryl go back to their millennial roots to learn about the deadliest UFO cult in history. Who were the real figures behind Ti and Do? Were the cult members brainwashed, or willing participants? And what would become of Ti and Do's kingdom? Join us as we uncover the shocking truth behind this infamous mass suicide, the beliefs that led to it, and the dark legacy it left behind.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Is the next Pope going to a Liverpudlian?!

Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, the special bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki, Cheryl and the gang dive back into the dramatic downfall of Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt and the now-infamous YouTube channel 8 Passengers. But that’s not all! In Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get wild with a potentially catastrophic shipwreck lurking in the Thames, Lola Young’s rocky moment on the Coachella stage, and the question no one saw coming... could the next Pope be from Liverpool!?

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Did Jodi Hildebrandt Brainwash Ruby Franke?

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back to uncover the result of the toxic and manipulative relationship between Jodie Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke in part two of their double episode special of the downfall of 8 Passengers. How did a family vlogger become a criminal? Was Jodi Hildebrandt truly possessed by the devil? And will Ruby Franke ever be free? Nikki and Cheryl find out.

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What really happened to Ruby Franke and 8 Passengers?

Mon, 21 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week Cheryl and Nikki head down the YouTube rabbit hole that is Ruby Franke and the downfall of 8 Passengers for part 1 of our 2 part series. How did a Mormon family vlogging channel go so wrong? What actually is Mormonism? And what did Jody Hildebrant's life coaching business Connexions have to do with it? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out...

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The Spooky Sleepover: How would you die in space?

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this week's bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, the team have one thing on their minds... women in STEM! After Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez went to space (with a small s), Alex treats the gang to a whirlwind tour of interplanetary death... nice! PLUS, Nikki and Cheryl hear your thoughts on the Donner-Reed Party disaster, investigate the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, the true origins of Fanta, and ask... what lengths would you go to to survive?

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What made the Donner party turn to cannibalism?

Thu, 17 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki and Cheryl are back to continue the harrowing tale of the Donner Party! What unspeakable acts did the Forlorn Party endure to stay alive? Did James Reed survive his banishment, or did fate have other plans? And what led one man to consume four people in just three days? Tune in as Nikki and Cheryl unravel the chilling truth behind the survival of the fittest.

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What really happened to The Donner Party?

Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Killers, Cults and Queens is BACK for Season 3! This week, Nikki and Cheryl dive into the chilling story of the Donner Party in Part 1 of our multi-episode series. What really happened to the Donner Party? Why did they risk everything to take the dangerous Sierra Nevada route? Could the Donner Party tragedy have been avoided? And just how did Lansford Hastings play a role in this infamous disaster? Tune in to this week's episode of Killers, Cults and Queens to uncover the truth behind one of America's most haunting true crime stories.

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Killers, Cults & Queens is BACK – Season 3 Premieres April 14th!

Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

True crime lovers, horror fans, and mystery addicts – it’s time to get spooky! Join Nikki and Cheryl as they return for another chilling season of Killers, Cults & Queens! This season, we’re diving deeper into the most twisted cult leaders, infamous serial killers, and bizarre conspiracy theories you won’t believe. From historic slashers to the murderer next door, expect shocking stories, eerie surprises, and spine-tingling twists. AND we've got plenty of new surprises for you... you won't want to miss it.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Could YOU have met a real life time traveller?

Thu, 10 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on the bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens we count down to the release of Season Three... it's coming sooner than you think! The girls get freaky with it with a real life time travelling spy, a hacked TV channel and one too many trips to the bathroom.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Why do we REALLY have daylight savings?

Thu, 03 Apr 2025 03:00:00 GMT

We’re SO close to the highly anticipated Season Three of our podcast, and we can’t wait to share it with you! But before that, Nikki, Chez, and the team are back for another Spooky Sleepover bonus episode. This week, we’re diving into some intriguing topics: the top 5 internet conspiracy theories about turning the clocks back, how to save the planet with Visdeurbel, and effective ways to get rid of sleep paralysis demons. Don’t miss out on these spooky, thought-provoking discussions in this week’s bonus episode!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Big Birds, Battles, and Bathroom Debates

Thu, 27 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Which bird outwitted the Australian army? What way should you hang your loo roll? And why was Cheryl left dodging aliens whilst wearing stilettos?! Join Nikki and Cheryl for a wild ride through history, hilarity, and heated debates on this weeks bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens

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The Spooky Sleepover: Can you manifest a ghost?

Thu, 20 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl’s mid-air and producer Alex is away, but Nikki is joined by a very special guest (and I think our spookiest one yet), Jed Shepherd — an actual horror movie maker. Jed’s film 'Host' is scientifically proven as the scariest horror film EVER. Together we’re deep diving into our rabbit holes of the week: can we manifest ghosts? Jed takes us back to the playground ghost hunts he used to run in primary school and it turns out… he started to get haunted by his own ghost and if you lived in south London, maybe you were too? Plus, we uncover if some prop bodies may actually be real life HUMAN CORPSES?! And we discover the origins of the Sourtoe Cocktail — the drink garnished with a human toe. Would you be brave enough to take a sip? Find out What Nikki and Jed think!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Were rollercoasters really invented to keep people from brothels?

Thu, 13 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Nikki’s off on her holibobs, but don’t worry—this week, we’ve got a very special guest: Tia Kofi, Winner of Drag Race UK vs The World! Together, we dive deep into our wildest rabbit holes of the week - and don't worry, this week you're in for a TREAT: The interesting link between rollercoasters and brothels, the questionable origins of the Full English Breakfast (and the continental if you're that way inclined...), The drama behind Malta’s banned Eurovision entry—does it all come down to Remember Monday? And the internet’s biggest debate right now: Is Lady Gaga’s new album actually worth the hype?

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The Spooky Sleepover: Do you have Paris Syndrome?

Thu, 06 Mar 2025 03:00:00 GMT

What's invading Nikki's home? Who is the most lauded Brit winner of all time? And do you have undiagnosed Paris Syndrome?! All that and more on this week's bonus episode!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Could you be wearing a dead mans teeth?

Thu, 27 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

How many people are walking around with pre-loved teeth? Why are we obsessed with celebrity mugshots? And what eerie ghosts haunt Pluckley, the most haunted village in England? All that and more on this week's bonus episode!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Who got scammed by the AI Grouch?!

Thu, 20 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

On this week's bonus episode we're breaking RECORDS! Who lives in the most haunted village in England? What's in a star sign? And who got scammed by the viral AI pink Gorilla Couch?! Find out on this week's Spooky Sleepover!

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The Spooky Sleepover: What's the most cursed object in the world?

Thu, 13 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Why was the world once terrified of designer babies? What’s the most bizarre reason someone landed on a no-fly list? And what horrifying secrets lurk inside a cursed Dybbuk box? Dive into these eerie and mind-blowing mysteries on this week’s Spooky Sleepover!

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The Spooky Sleepover: What was the horrific fate of the Radium Girls?

Thu, 06 Feb 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Who were the Radium Girls? Who hid mystery tiny coffins in Arthur's Seat? And are you thinking of the number we're thinking?! Find out this week on our Spooky Sleepover!

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The Spooky Sleepover: Which real housewife MARRIED her step-grandad?

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Who has the worst road rage out of Nikki and Cheryl? What rodent is an award winning sniffer? And which celeb recorded the most top singles in Simlish?! Find out this week on The Spooky Sleepover.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Who might be hiding in your walls?!

Thu, 23 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

What is Cheryl's roman empire? What deadly disease did the Victorians try to catch to get the Ozempic effect? And WHO could be hiding in your walls?! Find out this week on The Spooky Sleepover.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Deep sea horrors, a new obsession and Bakker's Buckets

Thu, 16 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

It's STILL getting dark at 4pm?! Who cares! Snuggle up and get cosy for this week's Spooky Sleepover! This week, it's just us gals, as we take a look back on the incredible Ru Paul's Drag Con UK this past weekend and get down to brass tacks on Ocean Gate. Then, the Rabbit Holes return! Get ready for one of the most graphic horrors the deep sea has to offer... we still have chills!

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The OceanGate Disaster: Unraveling the Deep-Sea Deception

Mon, 13 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

Grab your ginger biscuits, because Nikki and Cheryl are diving deep 🌊 into the OceanGate disaster. Known as the deep sea coffin for billionaire's, the Titan submersible has become one of the most infamous vessels in ocean exploration history. In this episode, we reveal the shocking details that almost stopped the doomed dive, explore the Titanic obsession 🚢, and uncover how flawed carbon fiber technology led to OceanGate's downfall. Plus, meet Stockton Rush—the man behind the tragic deaths of Paul-Henri Nargeolet, Hamish Harding, Shahzada Dawood, and Suleman Dawood.

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The Spooky Sleepover: r/nosleep secrets, a Stephen King easter egg, and a tribute to The Vivienne

Thu, 09 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, we take an important moment to reflect on the devestating passing of the shining star of UK drag, The Vivienne. Join hosts Nikki and Chez as they reflect on her impact on the drag community and beyond.

Then, Nikki and Chez are joined by the anonymous Reddit user behind the Search and Rescue threads on r/nosleep! Together, they pull back the curtain on one of the most bone chilling and spine tingling American national park horror stories ever to exist. AND in a never heard before exclusive we get the jump on what really happens at the top of those staircases... you won't want to miss it.

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The Staircases in the Woods: Chilling Search and Rescue Stories from Reddit’s Darkest Mysteries

Mon, 06 Jan 2025 03:00:00 GMT

The Staircases in the Woods: Chilling Search and Rescue Stories from Reddit 🌲

It's time, true crime and paranormal fans! 🔍 Nikki and Chez are diving deep into Reddit's spookiest mystery — the Search and Rescue (SAR) stories that have left the internet buzzing. In this eerie episode, they explore the chilling tales from an anonymous search and rescue officer in America's national parks. 🏞️ Could there be a bear-like creature abducting children? What grisly remains have been discovered in the wild? 🦴 And do mysterious staircases in the woods really lead to portals? 🚪🌌

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains distressing details of injury, death, and the abuse and death of children and babies. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Inside the Waco Siege - Hostage Negotiator Jim Alvarez's Untold Insights on Trust, Tactics, and Tragedy

Thu, 02 Jan 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Get ready for a gripping episode as we sit down with Dr. Jim Alvarez, the legendary hostage negotiator who’s handled some of the world’s most intense and high-stakes situations. From his days as a towering 6'5" NYPD negotiator to analyzing the infamous Waco Siege, Jim takes us behind the scenes like never before.

In this explosive episode, you'll discover:

The real reasons the Waco Siege spiraled into a fiery tragedy—and how it could have been avoided.
Shocking insider details about the FBI’s tactics, from broadcasting rabbit screams to running tanks over cars.
Why "Operation Showtime" was doomed from the start.
Jim’s personal experiences negotiating life-and-death situations, including his wildest hostage stories.
Practical tips you can use for handling conflicts, negotiating like a pro, and even surviving a kidnapping (hint: don’t get kidnapped!).

Whether you’re a true crime junkie, fascinated by the psychology of negotiation, or just love jaw-dropping stories, this episode delivers it all.

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True crime meets expert insight in one unforgettable episode. Tune in now and prepare to be hooked!

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The Waco Siege: Inside the Branch Davidians' Deadly Standoff

Mon, 30 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🎙️ The Waco Siege: Unraveling the Branch Davidians and David Koresh’s Deadly Prophecy 🔥

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they take a deep dive into one of the most infamous cult stand-offs in American history—the Waco Sieg. In this episode, we travel back to Waco, Texas, where the self-proclaimed "sinful messiah", David Koresh (formerly Vernon Wayne Howell—yes, we’re looking at you, VERNIE 👀), took control of the Branch Davidians.

What started as a religious community 🙏 quickly spiralled into chaos, leading to a catastrophic 51-day standoff ⏳ with nearly 1,000 FBI and ATF agents 🚔. Koresh had prophesied his own death at Mount Carmel but little did he know, he would trigger a deadly siege that claimed dozens of lives , shocking the world 🌎.

Tune in as we uncover the events leading up to the Waco disaster, the controversial role of law enforcement 🚨, and how a twisted prophecy fuelled one of the deadliest confrontations in modern U.S. history.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Tammy Faye, Drag Queens, and Cult Icons: Behind the Glamour with Fenton Bailey

Thu, 26 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

🎙️ What’s Inside This Episode:

The story behind Tammy Faye Bakker’s groundbreaking activism and unique drag-like persona.
How Fenton’s iconic documentary, The Eyes of Tammy Faye, shaped her legacy.
Behind-the-scenes insights into the creation of RuPaul’s Drag Race and its global influence.
Tammy’s connection to drag culture and her enduring message of inclusivity and love.
Exclusive details about the upcoming RuPaul’s DragCon and a special discount for listeners!

💄 Why You’ll Love This Episode:

This is more than just a podcast episode—it’s a tribute to a true cultural icon. Whether you’re a fan of Drag Race, Tammy Faye, or the art of storytelling, you’ll leave inspired by Fenton’s insights and passion.

✨ Don’t Miss Out:

Use code CHERYL10 for 10% off your tickets to RuPaul’s DragCon on January 10-11, 2024. Get your tickets at rupaulsdragcon.com!

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Have a question or comment? Email us at queens@global.com.

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The Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: Scandal, Faith, and Fraud

Mon, 23 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

📺 Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: Televangelism, Scandal, and a LGBTQIA+ Legacy 🌈

Cauliflower's fluffy and cabbages are green 🥦, but this week, we're diving deep into one of America's biggest televangelism scandals! Nikki and Cheryl explore the meteoric rise and shocking fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise The Lord (PTL) Network ✝️. What began as a mission to spread the gospel worldwide unraveled into a notorious sex and financial fraud scandal that rocked American televangelism.

Join us as we uncover the details of the scandal, the groundbreaking event that made Tammy Faye Bakker an LGBTQIA+ icon—endorsed by none other than RuPaul 👑—and the shocking secrets behind the PTL empire. Did someone really get a facelift 💉 with PTL donations? Buckle up, because Nikki and Cheryl are ready to reveal it all! 🎙️🕵️‍♀️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Santa and Sex Workers with special guest Malia Miglino

Thu, 19 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

🎙️ In this week’s Spooky Sleepover episode, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by the incredible Malia Miglino, aka the LA History Girl! From creepy Victorian tales to festive Santa Claus trivia, this episode is packed with macabre history, shocking true crime, and holiday cheer.

Here’s what to expect:

Malia’s Creepy Adventures: Hear about her experiences in haunted spots like the Queen Mary and the infamous Cecil Hotel, plus the chilling history of LA’s occult ties.
True Crime Spotlight: A deep dive into the tragic case of Jeremy and Jasmine, exploring the dark influence of MySpace and VampireFreaks.com on their horrific actions.
Brothel Histories: Malia reveals her obsession with historic brothels and shares fascinating tales from the Dumas Brothel, America’s longest-running house of ill repute.
Victorian Crime and Murder: Why women in the 19th century turned to desperate measures for freedom—and the lingering echoes of their stories today.
Festive Trivia: Cheryl and the gang lighten the mood with fun facts about Santa Claus, including his connection to Coca-Cola, his lightning-fast sleigh, and his surprising role as the patron saint of sex workers.

🎄 Highlights of the Episode:

A spirited discussion about the Victorian calendar riots of 1752.
Malia’s take on why humans are fascinated with death and macabre history.
Krampus, creepy Christmas creatures, and a very pagan holiday special.

🔗 Connect with us:

Follow Malia on Instagram: @macabremalia
Email us your thoughts: queens@global.com
DM us on Instagram: @killerscultsqueens
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💌 Spread the word: Subscribe, leave a review, and share this episode with your fellow spooky queens! 👑

Tagline: "Stay spooky, stay festive, and don’t be a killer or join a cult—just be a festive queen!"

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The heartbreaking case of murderous star crossed lovers, Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke

Mon, 16 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

💔 Heartbreak and Horror: The Tragic Case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke 🐺

Divas, we’re not going to lie—this week’s episode is a tough listen. It may be one of the most heartbreaking cases we've covered yet, so please be aware of that before diving in. Join Nikki and Cheryl as they investigate the chilling case of the infamous couple, Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke—the man who believed he was a werewolf. 🐺

How did a couple with such a significant age difference make such devastating decisions? What could Jasmine’s family have possibly done to deserve such a tragic fate? And do werewolves really exist?

Nikki and Chez are about to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking story. Don’t miss this emotional episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—tune in now! 🎙️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic injury depictions, grooming, suicide, self harm, descriptions of murder and of the murder of a child. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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The Spooky Sleepover: Mulled Wine, TikTok Divas, and Cannibalism; Killers, Cults, and Queens Dive Deep

Wed, 11 Dec 2024 23:45:00 GMT

In this week’s episode of Killers, Cults, and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are back with their unique blend of dark tales, campy fun, and meaningful conversations. Get cozy for this wild ride as we dive into:

💀 Flight 571: The harrowing true story of survival in the Andes Mountains. What would you do to stay alive for 72 days in freezing isolation? Nikki and Cheryl ponder the mental strength it takes to endure such a nightmare.

🔪 The Eunuch Maker: A shocking true crime case involving illegal surgeries, bizarre "VIP memberships," and unimaginable acts. Cheryl’s jaw is still on the floor after Nikki’s deep dive into this disturbing story.

🎄 Holiday Banter & Mulled Drinks: From mulled cider recommendations to Cheryl’s festive panto adventures and DragCon prep, the hosts keep it warm and light between the darker tales.

🎤 TikTok and Auntie Sue: Cheryl shines a spotlight on a 63-year-old diva taking TikTok by storm and how her positivity inspires us all.

Don’t miss out on the laughs, scares, and all the exclusive details. Tap Play now—if you dare!

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The incredible story of Flight 571 and the battle to survive against all odds

Mon, 09 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

✈️ Survival Against All Odds: The Infamous Flight 571 Air Disaster 🏔️

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are taking a different route—exploring one of the most infamous air disasters in history: the story of the Uruguayan Rugby team and Flight 571. It’s a tale of heartbreaking decisions, catastrophic mistakes, and the raw human instinct to survive. 🏔️

How far would you go to stay alive in the face of impossible odds? Nikki and Cheryl are about to uncover the chilling details of this true story of survival and resilience.

Don’t miss this gripping episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🎙️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic injury descriptions, depictions of cannibalism, as well as a detailed description of a plane crash... so probably don't listen if you're deathly afraid of flying. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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The Spooky Sleepover: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries!

Thu, 05 Dec 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this week’s bonus episode, we welcome TikTok’s true crime sensation, Caitlyn!

Plus, rabbit holes galore: steroid-pumped ferrets masquerading as poodles, spicy Facebook community beefs, and a mystery man’s daring dating ad.

Don’t miss this mix of macabre, mayhem, and mischief! 🕵️‍♀️✨

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The unbelievable true tale of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard

Mon, 02 Dec 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Alexa, play I'm That Girl by Beyonce! Ever wondered how Gypsy Rose Blanchard fooled an entire state? 🤔 Nikki and Cheryl are back, diving into one of the most mind-boggling true crime stories of our time. 🕵️‍♀️ From medical fraud to a twisted mother-daughter bond, they uncover the unbelievable details that had doctors performing surgeries on a perfectly healthy child. 😱 What happened next? And where is Gypsy now? Tune in to find out – this is one episode you won’t want to miss! 🎧

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The Spooky Sleepover: The Mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit

Thu, 28 Nov 2024 00:00:00 GMT

In this bonus episode, Nikki and Cheryl bring their festive spirits, talk about new glasses, and share Nikki's exciting new accessory.

They also share a story about the mysterious Green Children of Woolpit, a legend that leaves more and more questions unanswered as time goes on. Who were these kids? Or maybe they are still there? Is there a rational explaination?

And Chez is in panto

"Oh no shes not"

Oh YES SHE IS! Listen to find out what dates to go - and you might get to see the Queens there together!

Last - was the Texas Chainsaw Massacre an act of self-sabotage or is the reason for this seriel killing much simplier?

Don’t miss this spellbinding episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🕯️

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The true story of England's darkest hour: The Pendle Witch Trial

Mon, 25 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🧙‍♀️ Witches, Trials, and Secrets: The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 🔮

Double, double toil and trouble! 🔥 Witches aren’t just for Halloween—they’re for life! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are taking us back to 1612 to investigate the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. How did a common woman allegedly strike down a man with witchcraft? 🧙‍♀️ Why was King James I so obsessed with witches (and Catholics)? And can we really trust the testimonies of children?

Get ready to uncover the dark secrets behind the Pendle witches and the fear that fueled one of England’s most notorious witch hunts.

Don’t miss this spellbinding episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🕯️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Stories & Hauntings with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns

Thu, 21 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Cheryl dishes all the behind-the-scenes gossip from the Wicked London premiere—green carpet glam, star-studded moments, and why this might just be the best movie ever made. 🌟

Then, things get spine-chilling as Nikki and Cheryl team up with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns to swap ghost stories and uncover eerie tales. From creepy hauntings and bleeding tombstones to a chilling appearance by Lady Gaga’s fave, Marina Abramović, this episode will have you sleeping with the lights on! 👻

Don’t miss out on the laughs, scares, and all the exclusive details. Tap Play now—if you dare!

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The sinister secrets of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield

Mon, 18 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🔪 Unveiling Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield & His Chilling Legacy 🩸

We hope you've not had a big breakfast because this episode is NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are turning back the clock to 1957 Plainfield, Wisconsin to meet the infamous Butcher of Plainfield—Ed Gein. 😱 Discover how this seemingly unassuming man’s gruesome crimes inspired iconic films like Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre.

They’ll dive deep into Gein’s disturbing "mommy issues" and explore his twisted obsession with trying to bring the dead back to life. Can anyone match Ed Gein’s dark legacy?

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they uncover the horrifying truth behind one of history’s most notorious killers. Don’t miss this chilling episode of Killers, Cults and Queens! 🎙️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Exploring Paranormal Stories with Kit and Rory from This Paranormal Life

Thu, 14 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, hosts Nikki and Chez welcome special guests Kit and Rory from the hit podcast This Paranormal Life. Join them as they unravel mysteries behind the legendary Somerton Man case, dive deep into the world of underwater UFOs (USOs), and uncover secrets about the real lost city of Akator. Listen for spine-chilling stories and fascinating paranormal theories with two of the most iconic voices in supernatural podcasting!

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The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case

Mon, 11 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🕵️‍♀️ Unraveling the Mystery of the Somerton Man: Who Was He? 🕵️‍♂️

Hello, Nikki and Cheryl's Detective Agency speaking, how can we direct your call today? This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl channel their inner detectives—donning their brat green uniforms—as they dive into one of the most baffling cold cases in history: the mysterious death of the Somerton Man. What really happened that fateful morning on Somerton Beach? 🤔 Why did investigators hire a taxidermist? And what’s the true meaning behind the cryptic phrase ‘Tamam Shud’?

Join us as we investigate how a body went unidentified for decades and uncover the chilling twists in this unsolved case.

Tune in to this gripping episode of Killers, Cults and Queens and help Nikki and Cheryl crack the case! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Ariana Grande, Trump’s QAnon, and 1950s Lobotomobile Madness!

Thu, 07 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

It's Spooky Sleepover time! Join Nikki and Cheryl this week as they venture down the garden path straight into new and shocking rabbit holes. Find out if Ariana Grande 👸🏼 was spotted with Ethan Slater in Luton whilst filming Wicked, understand the real impact of Trump's QAnon 🇺🇸, and prepare to be utterly disgusted by the lobotomy craze of the 1950s... anyone call for the lobotomobile?! Brace yourself for the strange, the spooky, and the downright disturbing!

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The Bizarre World of 'Queen' Romana Didulo and her Canadian QAnon Kingdom

Mon, 04 Nov 2024 03:00:00 GMT

👑 The Queen of Canada… or Alien Leader? Exploring Romana Didulo & QAnon 👽

Princess, look out the window... and welcome to CANADA! Just in time for Kamala Harris vs Donald Trump we're going on a QAnon journey. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Cheryl takes us deep into the wildest conspiracy theory yet: the bizarre world of Romana Didulo—the self-proclaimed Queen of Canada (and the world!). 👑 Is she really an alien queen sent to heal the needy in her mysterious med beds? Or just another figure in the QAnon movement?

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they unravel the truth behind QAnon, the strange obsession with adrenochrome, and Romana Didulo’s outrageous claims. If you hear us mix up Ramona and Romana, no you didn’t! 😉 Dive into this rabbit hole with us to uncover the secrets and shocking theories.

Don’t miss this mind-bending episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🎙️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Left shark, the Becky Jones saga and special guest Kitty Scott-Claus!

Thu, 31 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🎃 Happy Halloween, Divas! 🎃 It’s Nikki’s absolute favourite holiday (yes, she’s putting it over Christmas!), and we’re serving up a spooky special with none other than Cheryl Hole’s fabulous Drag Race sister, Kitty Scott-Claus! In this hair-raising episode of The Spooky Sleepover, the gals dive into the mysteries of the London Underground's haunted Northern Line and explore the secrets behind Kitty's deepest rabbit holes. 🔮 Is Vivaldi making a comeback from beyond the grave? Did TikTok sensation Becky Jones really get a five-year-old banned from a Morris dancing club? 🇺🇸 And in a terrifying Halloween twist—could Trump snag the 2024 election? Buckle up, boos, and let’s get to the bottom of it all in our spookiest episode yet!

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The haunted secrets of London: Spooky Halloween special!

Mon, 28 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🎃 Happy Halloween: Spooky Tales from London’s Dark History 👻

Happy Spooky Szn, Queens—it’s Halloween! 🎃 This week, Nikki is taking us on a spine-chilling journey through some of the scariest stories in London's history. Get ready to hop on the tube as we explore a secret hermetic society, uncover the terrifying haunting of Bethnal Green, and discover that even animals have ghosts! 👀🐾

It’s getting ooky spooky in here, so strap in for a thrilling ride through London’s haunted past. Tune in to this special Halloween episode of the Killers, Cults and Queens for ghost stories, mysteries, and paranormal chills. 🌙

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The Spooky Sleepover: Nuclear Bombs, Popworld Stalking, and Sims 4 BBL Mods

Thu, 24 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

It’s Spooky Sleepover time, divas! This week, we’re spilling all the tea from Cheryl’s Birthday before Nikki and Cheryl explore their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Nikki dives into how nuclear bomb testing from WW2 still impacts us today (spoiler alert: we're basically all radioactive), while Cheryl asks: What happened to club photographers? Plus, discover the hidden Sims 4 cult you never knew existed!

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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The twisted world of Russ McKamey and McKamey Manor

Mon, 21 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🎃 Spooky Szn Special: Inside the Horrors of McKamey Manor 👻

As we ramp up to Halloween, Nikki reveals her latest obsession—her own Roman Empire—the terrifying world of Russ McKamey and his infamous McKamey Manor. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl explore the shocking reality behind this extreme haunted house experience and ask the burning question: Does McKamey Manor even exist?

They dive deep into Russ’ obsession with waterboarding and the twisted challenges that make McKamey Manor notorious. How far would you go for the ultimate scare? Could you survive and claim the $20,000 prize? 💰 Listen to hear Nikki and Cheryl uncover the darkest secrets of this extreme haunt.

Don’t miss this chilling episode as we get closer to Halloween 2024—your go-to for all things spooky! 🕸️

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The Spooky Sleepover: Money Laundering, Roman Empires & A Kate King Celebration

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:01:00 GMT

Got your jammies ready? Perhaps a cup of hot choc? Or.... a Costa Coffee? It's time for The Spooky Sleepover! This Nikki and Cheryl dive into all things pop culture and mystery. First up, Cheryl shares her hot take on Lady Gaga’s role in the much-anticipated but panned blockbuster sequel, Joker: Folie à Deux (justice for Gaga! 🎭). Then, the duo unearths the truth behind money laundering in American sweet shops on Oxford Street, searches for the origins of the miracle drug Silphium, and tries to track down TikTok star Kate King—where has she disappeared?

Don’t miss this episode packed with celebrity gossip, conspiracy theories, and wild investigations! 🔍

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The Spooky Sleepover: Nikki's Shock Engagement Proposal & Where Did Cheryl's Hole Go?

Thu, 17 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🎉 Bonus Episode Alert: The Spooky Sleepover! 🎉

Join Nikki and Cheryl for a special bonus episode of the Spooky Sleepover, where they have a massive catch-up! It’s been a while, right? In this episode, Nikki drops a bombshell as she reveals her surprise engagement 💍, and Cheryl finally shares the truth about why she left the Hole after her time on Masterchef. Plus, we’re answering listener questions! Tune in for all the juicy details.

Don’t miss this exciting episode of the Spooky Sleepover podcast—stream now! 🌙✨

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The chilling secrets of The Cecil Hotel and the mystery of Elisa Lam

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:02:00 GMT

🏨 Inside the Infamous Cecil Hotel: Deaths, Curses, and Elisa Lam 🔍

TWO episodes in the same week?! You lucky beans! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are switching things up as Cheryl takes the lead. Together, they’re packing their bags and heading to the most sinister hotel the world has ever known (aside from the Castle... you know what we mean), The Cecil Hotel in downtown LA.

How has one hotel amassed a staggering average of 8 deaths per year? Is the Cecil Hotel truly cursed? And how did Elisa Lam end up in a water tank on the roof?

Join Nikki and Chez as they uncover the chilling mysteries behind this notorious hotel. Don’t miss this thrilling episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—tune in now! 🎙️

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The dark rise of Jim Jones and the road to Jonestown

Mon, 14 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

🌍 The People's Temple: A Journey into the Jonestown Massacre 💔

Nikki Druce and Cheryl are BACK, and they’re back with a bang! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Chez are traveling to Guyana to delve into one of the worst cults in history: The People’s Temple.

How did a preacher from humble beginnings manage to convince hundreds of individuals from around the world to leave their lives behind for the now-infamous Jonestown? What events led to the horrific mass suicide of nearly 1,000 people?

Join Nikki and Cheryl as they uncover the shocking truths behind this tragic chapter in history. Don’t miss this compelling episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—tune in now! 🎙️

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Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens SEASON 2!

Mon, 07 Oct 2024 03:00:00 GMT

WE'RE BACK DIVAS! We know, we know, it's been forever and a day... but how could we leave you hanging any longer? Nikki and Cheryl are officially back in action and ready to take you on a journey to the spookiest, scariest and downright weirdest corners of the world. From maniacal cult leaders (Jim Jones we're looking at you), stone cold killers, to absolute QUEEN behaviour, the girls are back and ready to roll. Listen to the first TWO episodes on the 14th of October, with new episodes every Monday AND brand new bonus episodes every single Thursday. We can't wait to see you again. Until then, don't be a killer or join a cult... say it with us now... just be a QUEEN! xxx

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Christmas Special, the bizarre case of the Love Has Won cult

Thu, 22 Dec 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Ho ho ho! Christmas has come early thanks to Cheryl and Nikki Druce. High on the spirit of crimbo, they present an unreleased episode from season one… the pilot! So get in, we’re heading back 7 months to learn about the crazy Love Has Won cult. A tale of mother and father gods, colloidal silver and glitter covered desiccated corpses… what could be more festive than that… But who was mother god, and how did a potentially well intentioned community turn into a police raid that went viral? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect baby Nikki and Chez, tails of swingers hotels and a shocking discovery.

This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse. This episode also comes with a trigger warning for those who are currently living with or recovering from an eating disorder. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherylqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Beat Eating Disorder Support Lines, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

Vice - Meet Mother God

The INSANE story of the Love Has Won cult & Amy Carlson | DEEP DIVE

Is It Legal to Mummify Your Cult Leader?

Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

Love Has Won - Wikipedia

Love Has Won - RationalWiki

New Earth Healing Essentials

Love Has Won: What was the cult led by Amy Carlson? | The Independent

Love Has Won cult leader died from anorexia, substance abuse and colloidal silver use, autopsy report says

Where Are the Members of Bizarre Cult Love Has Won Today?

‘Love Has Won’ cult reappears online under new name - KESQ

Seven arrested in 'Love Has Won' death appear in court

5d Full Disclosure| Sessions and Classes

From 'Mother God' to Mummified Corpse: Inside the Fringe Spiritual Sect 'Love Has Won'

Crystal Schools

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The freaky secrets of The Winchester Mystery House

Thu, 08 Dec 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Nikki Druce and Cheryl are wrapping up a whirlwind of a series by visiting one of the most haunted mansions in America… The Winchester Mystery house. After a wealthy wife became a widow, inheriting so much money that she became the richest woman in America, she was plunged into a deep depression. Desperate for answers, she visited a medium who told her that her entire life was cursed, and there was only one thing for it… she would have to travel across the states to build a mansion for the spirits that would haunt her until the day she died. But who was this woman, and what frightening secrets did the house eventually hold? Nikki and Cheryl are going to find out. Expect crazy construction, a suspect medium and a classic door to nowhere.

Killers, Cults and Queens will return for Season 2 in the New Year! And keep your eyes peeled for a festive treat just around the corner!

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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Winchester Mystery House

History - Winchester Mystery House

Winchester Mystery House - Wikipedia

The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Troubled Heiress Who Built It

14 Hauntings Facts about The Winchester Mansion

Winchester: The True Story

Return To The Horrifying Winchester Mansion

Beyond the Ghost Stories of the Winchester Mystery House

Take a look inside the famously creepy Winchester House, which has 160 rooms, staircases that lead to nowhere, and doors that open into walls

The Winchester Mystery House

The Truth About the Winchester Mystery House

Interview Helen Mirren WINCHESTER

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The worst cult you’ve probably never heard of, The Ant Hill Kids

Thu, 01 Dec 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Nikki Druce and Cheryl are travelling to Canada to meet the WORST cult leader to have ever existed. After growing up in the stereotypical cult leader way (being told he was really smart and eventually dropping out of school), Roch Theriault spent his early 20s hell bent on creating a world for himself, one that he could control with all of his might… containing the most disturbing details Nikki and Cheryl have ever heard, they’re about to find that this ‘equalism’ community was not all that it seemed. Expect earth shattering revelations, horrific living conditions, and the story of one very very brave woman.

This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse, including abuse against children and babies. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For those who would like to skip mentions of physical abuse, please skip the following time codes:

30:30 - 34:19: Amputation

33:00 - 35:00: Child abuse

37:00 - 40:30: Severe physical abuse

43:00 - 46:36: Severe physical abuse and amputation

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The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

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Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Chilling insight into doomsday cult where members were forced to break their own legs

Roch Theriault | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

Roch Thériault - Wikipedia

The Most Disturbing Cult of All Time: The Ant Hill Kids

THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell - CVLT Nation.

Cult Leader Roch Moïse Thériault - The Deadly Messiah Crime Documentary

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The chilling secrets of the Bermuda Triangle

Thu, 24 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Grab your passport and pack your life jackets because Nikki Druce and Cheryl are heading to the Atlantic Ocean to the deadly Bermuda Triangle. The location of dozens upon dozens of missing boats, planes and ships, the true story behind the mysterious disappearances are tough to nail down. Are wormholes caused by electrical fog behind the deaths? Could waterspouts be launching up from the sea and swallowing planes from out of the sky? Or maybe, just maybe, could a whole ancient civilisation be down there? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out. Expect eerie tales that will make you scared of open water forever, a fair amount of ocean related puns, and a full circle moment thanks to our friends, the Aliens.

This episode contains details of death and disappearances. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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The Strangest Disappearances In The Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle: what happened to Flight 19? - BBC

Top 5 Facts about the Bermuda Triangle

Flight 19 - Wikipedia

Bermuda Triangle: six conspiracy theories about the mystery | The Week UK

Bermuda Triangle | Description, Location, Disappearances, & Facts | Britannica

Top 7 Theories Behind the Mysterious Bermuda Triangle - 30A

7 Chilling Conspiracy Theories About the Bermuda Triangle

Bermuda Triangle - Wikipedia

Bermuda - Wikipedia

Newcomers' Guide: The Bermuda Triangle » Explorersweb

Bermuda Triangle - Underater Area 51

The Bermuda Triangle

Flight DC-3 Disappearance in Bermuda Triangle

Five of the most mysterious Bermuda Triangle disappearances | Sky HISTORY TV Channel

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The horrific sex cult inside NXIVM

Thu, 17 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are heading down a road they’ve never been before to the heinous sex cult Dominus Obsequious Sororium of NXIVM. Promoted as a self improvement community, NXIVM was an MLM of gargantuan proportions, allegedly giving advice to The Bronfman Sisters and even Richard Branson… but no one could have guessed the cruel underside ruled by sick leader Keith ‘Vanguard’ Raniere and Smallville actress Alison Mack. Who was Keith Reniere, and how did a self improvement company lead to the mutilation of almost a dozen women? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect modern day cult behaviour, a very confused Chez, and some SERIOUSLY messed up behaviour.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

MLM Checker: www.isthisanmlm.com

MLM Master List: www.mlmtruth.org

Beat Eating Disorder Support Lines, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

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NXIVM - Wikipedia

NXIVM. What the Media Won't Report.

The Rise & Fall of Allison Mack | Documentary

The Lost Women of NXIVM: Rumors vs. Reality

20/20 Apr 27 Part 1: Woman recalls being branded as part of joining secret society

Escaping NXIVM: Behind the investigation of the alleged sex cult

Catherine and India Oxenberg Recall NXIVM Experience & Recovery

The Man Who Blew the Whistle On Alleged Sex Cult Inside NXIVM (HBO)

Keith Raniere - Wikipedia

Nancy Salzman - Wikipedia

Allison Mack - Wikipedia

Emiliano Salinas - Wikipedia

Clare Bronfman - Wikipedia

Mega Society - Wikipedia

Multi-Level Marketing Businesses and Pyramid Schemes | Consumer Advice.

Sarah Edmonson, the Woman Branded

Nxivm Branding Was Scripted by Sex Cult Leader to Be ‘Like a Sacrifice’ - The New York Times

How NXIVM Seduced Hollywood Stars and America's Most Powerful Elite Into a Barbaric 'Sex Cult'

Allison Mack Forced NXIVM Sex Cult Members to Follow 500-Calorie-a-Day Diets, Witness Testifies

How NXIVM Used the Strange Power of Patents to Build Its “Sex Cult” | Vanity Fair

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The cursed hotel of H.H Holmes

Thu, 10 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are turning back the clock to travel to Chicago and learn about America’s most prolific serial killer H.H Holmes. The inspiration behind American Horror Story’s Hotel season, this wiley and manipulative killer started his dodgy and murderous ways way back as a young 20 something. After people went missing wherever he went, he decided to open up a horror hotel, filled with traps, rooms like something out of a Halloween house, and a body chute that went all the way to the basement… but how did a simple pharmacist go from helping people to doing the worst things imaginable to people? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect a very caffeinated Chez, and the kind of hotel that you can check out of, but never leave…

This episode contains graphic details of violence, and murder, including violence against children. This episode also includes mentions of suicide and suicide notes. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

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THE MURDER CASTLE! AMERICAS FIRST SERIAL KILLER- H.H. HOLMS

H H HOLMES & THE MURDER CASTLE

H. H. Holmes - The Most Horrific Serial Killer in US History?

How They Were Caught: H.H. Holmes

What's Inside HH Holmes Murder Castle

America's Mysterious Murderer: H.H. Holmes

Serial killer H.H. Holmes is hanged in Philadelphia - HISTORY.

H. H. Holmes - Wikipedia

H.H. Holmes - Childhood, Crimes & Facts - Biography.

9 Things You Didn't Know About America's First Serial Killer, H.H. Holmes | Mental Floss

Married to Murderer H.W Mudgett

Victims - The Life of H. H. Holmes

Alice Pitezel (1880-1894) - Find a Grave Memorial

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The haunted halls of the Eastern State Penitentiary

Thu, 03 Nov 2022 04:00:00 GMT

Dust off your Ouija boards, because Cheryl and Nikki Druce are holding a seance to contact the lost souls of Eastern State Penitentiary. Built in the early 1800s, the unique prison was designed to make it’s inmates find God and repent for their sins… that was until overcrowding and riots resulted in horrific torture and brutal killings. But how did a plan to help troubled souls atone turn into one of the most violent prisons in the USA? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect lots of Father, Son and House of Gucci, learn where Cheryl and Nikki will haunt as ghosts, and prepare yourself for spooky scary skeletons.

This episode contains graphic details of violence, torture, and murder, including mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

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Notable Inmates | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Eastern State Penitentiary - Wikipedia

Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past | History| Smithsonian Magazine

The Captive Spirits Of Eastern State Penitentiary

Exploring Eastern State: The world's first true penitentiary

The Silent Hell of Eastern State Penitentiary

Eastern State Penitentiary in 1929

Orange is the New Black: The Prequel | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

Charles Dickens on Solitary Confinement: "Immense Torture and Agony"

Timeline | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

Willie Sutton - Wikipedia

Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Legends of America.

Riot at Eastern State Penitentiary, September 1933. Courtesy of Temple University Libraries.

Is Eastern State Penitentiary really haunted?

The Haunted Files – Case #1 – The Eastern State Penitentiary – The Weekly Rambler

Inside Eastern State Penitentiary

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The Russian Sleep Experiment

Thu, 27 Oct 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are diving back into the world of Creepypastas to uncover the science behind the internet's most popular spooky sleep story… The Russian Sleep Experiment. After researching a new stimulant on prisoners of war, soviet researchers find themselves in a gruesome tryst with violent and sleep mad creatures… but was it all as it seemed? And what actually happens when you deprive yourself of sleep for say, 11 days? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect two very sleep deprived hosts, an extra helping of delirium and some seriously ooky spooky behaviour.

This episode contains graphic details of violence and murder, including mentions of suicide, as is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

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Russian Sleep Experiment - EXPLAINED

Human Sleep Experiment That Went Horribly Wrong

Russian Sleep Experiment - Wikipedia

What Was the Russian Sleep Experiment?

The Truth About the Russian Sleep Experiment - What Probably Happened

The Sleep Deprivation Publicity Stunt That Drove One Man Crazy

Peter Tripp - Wikipedia

Morvan's syndrome - Wikipedia

Mammoth Cave - Discovering the Beauty and Charm of the Wilderness - The University of Chicago Library

Nathaniel Kleitman - Wikipedia

Mammoth Cave National Park - Wikipedia

Cave studies: Isolation from night and day provided insight about circadian rhythms | Trickle.app

The boy who stayed awake for 11 days - BBC Future

Shattered (British TV series) - Wikipedia

Shattered: legacy of a reality TV experiment in extreme sleep deprivation

How the CIA tortured its detainees

Awake: The Million Dollar Game - Wikipedia

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The horrific crimes of The Manson Family cult - Part 2

Thu, 20 Oct 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are back to uncover the horrendous crimes of The Manson Family Cult. Picking straight back up where we left off, Cheryl and Nikki arrive at Spahn Ranch, where Charles is just about to take his love for music to a whole new level… How did a chance meeting with a Beach Boy and the classic Beatles track Helter Skelter spiral into the brutal murders of at least seven innocent people, and how did Charles manipulate his followers to do the unthinkable? Cheryl and Nikki are about to find out. Expect the house guests from hell, places that REALLY shouldn’t be used as a toilet, and the end of one of the most awful manipulators in history.

This episode contains graphic details of violence and murder, including violence against a heavily pregnant woman and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @macabrelondonpodcast.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Two former Manson followers discuss how cult family, 1969 murders changed their lives

Charles Manson - Wikipedia

THE BIZARRE STORY OF CHARLES MANSON

Charles Manson: The Cult of the Manson Family

Crazy Facts About The Manson Family (True Crime)

*GRAPHIC* Sharon Tate's FINAL Moments Before Death | The Charles Manson Murders Breakdown (18+ only)

What happened to the Manson 'family'? A look at key figures, decades after horrific murders - Los Angeles Times

Tate–LaBianca murders - Wikipedia

Spahn Ranch - Wikipedia

Tex Watson - Wikipedia

Susan Atkins - Wikipedia

Squeaky Fromme - Wikipedia

Sharon Tate - Wikipedia

Kathleen Maddox

Charles Manson's Family Reveals They Were 'Not Surprised' After Learning He Was the Mastermind Behind the 1969 Murders - Biography

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Charles Manson, the man behind the horrific Manson Family Cult - Part 1

Thu, 13 Oct 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are deep diving into the childhood of one of the most infamous cult leaders of modern day history, Charles Manson. After a rocky childhood spending most of his years in and out of schools for troubled teens and maximum security prisons, Charles heads to Berkeley to find a family of his own… Was Charles destined for the horrible fate he was racing towards, or was the nightmare ahead a product of his own making? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect tales of the most delinquent teen of all time, an enormous amount of car stealing, and LSD fuelled orgies.

This episode contains graphic details of violence and murder, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

00:00 - Introduction

05:34 - Nikki sets the scene

07:15 - Charles’ Manson’s early life

20:31 - Charles gets sent to boarding school

24:08 - Charles tries to make a life on his own as a criminal apprentice

31:54 - Charles meets his first wife, Rosalie Willis

32:31 - Charles is determined to start over

34:39 - Charles learns how to charm

43:47 - Berkeley gets a new resident

45:53 - Charles starts to accumulate a following

49:55 - The original members of The Manson Family

53:14 - Charles sets off to find his makeshift family a new home

53:42 - Outro

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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode. Please take a look at our sources:

Two former Manson followers discuss how cult family, 1969 murders changed their lives

Charles Manson - Wikipedia

THE BIZARRE STORY OF CHARLES MANSON

Charles Manson: The Cult of the Manson Family

Crazy Facts About The Manson Family (True Crime)

*GRAPHIC* Sharon Tate's FINAL Moments Before Death | The Charles Manson Murders Breakdown (18+ only)

What happened to the Manson 'family'? A look at key figures, decades after horrific murders - Los Angeles Times

Tate–LaBianca murders - Wikipedia

Spahn Ranch - Wikipedia

Tex Watson - Wikipedia

Susan Atkins - Wikipedia

Squeaky Fromme - Wikipedia

Sharon Tate - Wikipedia

Kathleen Maddox

Charles Manson's Family Reveals They Were 'Not Surprised' After Learning He Was the Mastermind Behind the 1969 Murders - Biography

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The unbelievable secrets of Area 51

Thu, 06 Oct 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are *metaphorically* storming Area 51 to discover the secrets hidden at the mysterious military base. After a top secret mission at the order of President Dwight Eisenhower sent a huge team of military personnel to the now iconic Army base, UFO sightings started sweeping the nation of America. Flying saucers were flying through the skies, and real life (allegedly) spaceship debris was falling from the sky… leaving more questions than answers. Were Aliens to blame for so many sightings in the 1940s, and do they now live in Area 51?! Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect fantastic nominative determinism, WILD theories about Soviet Russia, and of course a tonne of UFOs! Show us them Aliens!!

00:00 - Introduction

06:04 - Nikki sets the scene

07:28 - Project Aquatone

09:55 - The U-2

11:57 - The SR-71

16:37 - Who is Dennis, and what does he know?

18:47 - Introducing Robert Lazar

27:52 - Mac Brazel finds UFO debris

30:11 - Stanton Freidman, Charles Berlitz and Bill Moore get stuck in

32:37 - Introducing Annie Jacobsen (and one of the wildest conspiracy theories ever heard)

38:55 - Who actually is Bob Lazar?

41:44 - Element 115

44:23 - Navy footage released by the Pentagon

45:56 - “Storm Area 51 - They can’t stop all of us”

48:24 - Outro

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If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

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Area 51 and aliens: The myth, meme, and the strange reality, explained - Vox

The Hidden Secrets Of Area 51

Area 51 conspiracy theories | Britannica

The Real Story Behind the Myth of Area 51

What is Area 51 and what goes on there?

Area 51 - Wikipedia

Area 51 and the Aliens - Conspiracy Theories - TIME

Area 51 secrets revealed

Inside Storm Area 51: How a Viral Meme Almost Destroyed a Town

Joe Rogan | The Real Reason Area 51 Was Started w/Annie Jacobsen

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The UK's youngest double murderers, The Twilight Killers

Thu, 29 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are travelling to Spalding in Lincoln to learn about the chilling case of the UK’s youngest double murderers, The Twilight Killers. It’s a quiet Friday morning in April, 2016. A young teenage couple have been spending the last couple of days chilling out in a makeshift den in the downstairs of a suburban two bedroom house. They’ve been drinking, eating junk food and watching The Twilight Saga. Sounds like a classic scene, right? Well, what authorities didn’t know is that all the while, there were the bodies of two innocent people upstairs. Police had two questions on their hands… who killed Liz and Katie Edwards, and why? Expect dramatic teens of whole new proportions, a sweet mother trying to do the best by her daughter, and a very very angry Cheryl.

This episode contains graphic details of violence, including mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

00:00 - Intro

04:15 - Nikki sets the scene

05:34 - The Edwards Family

06:55 - Where things started going wrong for Kim Edwards

09:50 - The troubled childhood of Lucas Markham

14:49 - Katie and Lucas meet

15:55 - The teenage relationship progresses at an alarming rate

16:52 - Liz bans Kim from seeing Lucas

19:22 - Kim and Lucas run away

21:42 - The final straw for Kim

25:49 - The young couple head to McDonalds to plan the murder

28:15 - Kim and Lucas’ failed attempts

30:54 - The night of the murder

32:02 - The murder of Liz Edwards

33:53 - The murder of Katie Edwards

35:51 - Minion pyjamas

36:34 - Kim and Lucas’ post murder sleepover

38:15 - The police arrive

45:28 - Kim and Lucas are sentenced

46:25 - Where are they now?

48:36 - Outro

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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Kim Edwards & Lucas Markham: The Twilight killers - Kids who kill

THE TWILIGHT KILLERS - THE UK'S YOUNGEST DOUBLE MURDERERS | True Crime & Makeup

Dinnerlady was killed by her own teenage daughter | Daily Mail Online

My twisted sister got her boyfriend to stab our mum and sister to death before having sex with him downstairs

Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham: the Twilight killers | Crime+Investigation UK

Spalding double murder: Dad of tragic teen Katie Edwards leaves heartbreaking message saying 'kiss your mum for me' - Mirror Online

Two 15-year-olds get life for murders of mother and daughter - BBC News

Boy,15, who stabbed mother and daughter to death felt he was 'untouchable'

St Pauls Chambers Reduce Sentence for Britain's Youngest Double Murderers

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The creepy disappearance of the Roanoke Colony

Thu, 22 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are turning back the clock to the 1500s, to travel to the “new world” (see: America). After a previous failed attempt, Queen Elizabeth the 1st was hell bent on colonising as much of the world as possible, and so, under the guidance of John White, 120 volunteers travelled 3,795 miles across the choppy Atlantic to create their new home… it was the last journey they would ever take, as just a few years later they would mysteriously vanish off the face of the Earth. Who were the lost colony of Roanoke, and what actually happened? Cheryl and Nikki are about to find out. Expect some seriously misguided holiday advice, the longest travel delay probably anyone has ever experienced, and of course, conspiracy theories of epic proportions.

00:00 - Intro

07:37 - Nikki sets the scene

09:30 - Queen Elizabeth the 1st’s mission for Sir Walter Raleigh

10:26 - Sir Walter sends Ralph Lane and Sir Richard Granville on the first mission to Roanoke

13:55 - The first mission goes immediately wrong

15:08 - Ralph murders the leader of the Secotan Tribe, Wingina

15:51 - Sir Francis Drake rescues the idiot men

16:48 - John White leads the second attempt to Chesapeake Bay

19:16 - Mutiny is afoot on Croatoan

22:04 - John tries to make friends with Algonquian people with the help of Chief Manteo

23:39 - The botched attack on the Dasamongueponke tribe

25:07 - The colony run low on supplies, so John makes the trip back

26:28 - The many delays of John White

27:24 - John White returns to Roanoke, only to find everyone gone

29:06 - Could they have gone to Croatoan?

35:56 - Did they turn into cannibals?

37:45 - Could they have fallen prey to witches?

41:20 - The Spirit of the Wendigo and the Reptillian Devil of the Woods

42:33 - The Dare Stones

47:54 - What archaeologists have found since

50:14 - Outro

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

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The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke Colony

Roanoke: The Colonists Who Vanished

Lost Colony of Roanoke - Documentary

Roanoke Colony - Wikipedia

John White (colonist and artist) - Wikipedia

The Lost Colony of Roanoke: 8 Theories About the Mysterious Island and Its Inhabitants

20 Unsettling Events in the Life of the Settlers of Jamestown, Virginia

Evidence Grows, the Lost Colony Split Up.

LI802XS 2020 Spring: Roanoke Colony: DNA Project

America’s First Mystery: What Happened to the Lost Colony of Roanoke?

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The horrible case of the Incel Martyr, Elliot Rodger

Thu, 15 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are travelling to the ‘manosphere’ to learn all about the secret world of Incels and their gross revered martyr, Elliot Rodger. It’s a warm Saturday evening in the college town of Isla Vista in Santa Barbara, California. Students all over town are getting ready for house parties at some of the biggest sorority and fraternity parties of the UCSB. But by nightfall, an angsty incel had wreaked havoc on the town, injuring 14 people, and taking 6 innocent lives. Who was Elliot Rodger, and why had his inability to get a girlfriend provoked him to do such damage? Nikki and Cheryl are going to find out. Expect misogyny galore, the cringiest autobiography of all time, and an insight into how obsessed incels are with their chins…

This episode contains graphic details of violence, including mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

00:00 - Intro

04:54 - Nikki sets the scene

07:03 - What is the ‘manosphere?’

09:43 - Who incels really are

16:41 - Where Elliot Rodger’s story begins

21:14 - Elliot is obsessed with sex

25:03 - The college town of Isla Vista gets a new resident

26:03 - Elliot no friends

27:20 - Elliot goes all girl boss gate keep

29:51 - Elliot stars planning his revenge

32:36 - Elliot has a huge tantrum

36:50 - Elliot’s parents hire counsellors

40:06 - Elliot’s 22nd Birthday (the Gucci sunglasses incident)

44:15 - Elliot starts waxing lyrical on YouTube

46:04 - The murders of Cheng Yuan Hong, George Chen and Weihan Wang

47:18 - Elliot Rodger’s Retribution

47:54 - The murders of Veronica Wiess, Katherine Cooper and Christopher Michaels-Martinez

49:08 - Elliot takes his own life

49:52 - The fall out

52:38 - Terrorist Alek Minassian

54:42 - Outro

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181

Exit UK: 0800 999 1945

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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2014 Isla Vista killings - Wikipedia

The Men Who Killed for Youtube Fame: Luka Magnotta and Elliot Rodger

Elliot Rodger | Criminal Minds Wiki

The Killer Virgin | The Delusional Case of Elliot Rodger

Elliot Rodger's Father Discusses His Son

Elliot Rodger: Inside the Mind of a Killer

The Horrific Rampage Of The "Killer Virgin": Elliot Rodger

The secret language of incels - The Fifth Estate

How Reddit Is Teaching Young Men to Hate Women

Elliot Rodger and the Toxic Weight of Virginity

Elliot Rodger’s Online Life Provides a Glimpse at a Hateful Group of "Anti-Pick-up Artists"

ELLIOT RODGER MANIFESTO: MY TWISTED WORLD - DocumentCloud

Elliot Rodger - Incel Wiki

How Elliot Rodger went from misfit mass murderer to 'saint' for group of misogynists — and suspected Toronto killer - Los Angeles Times

Terrorist Alek Minassian

Toronto van attack - Wikipedia

5 Years Later, Remembering the 6 Student Victims of the Isla Vista Killings

Timeline of Isla Vista Massacre Reconstructs a Murderous Sequence | Local News - Noozhawk.com

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The dark case of the Slenderman Stabbing

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:02:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are diving into the world of creepypastas to meet one of the most deadly internet myths of all time… Slenderman. It’s a balmy Friday night in May in the suburb of Waukesha Wisconsin in 2014. 12 year old Payton is getting ready to celebrate her best friend Morgan's birthday at a sleepover, along with their friend Anissa. Just 12 hours later, Payton is found abandoned in the woods and barely alive after being stabbed 19 times by her friends. They say they did it to appease Slenderman. Police had two questions on their hands… who was Slenderman, and why did two 12 year old girls brutally attack their friend in their quest to meet him? Cheryl and Nikki are about to find out. Expect a 101 on internet scary stories, tales of dodgy fanfics and some of the most haunting words to have ever been spoken by a 12 year old…

This episode contains graphic details of violence, including violence against and perpetrated by children, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

00:00 - Intro

02:11 - Nikki sets the scene

04:39 - Creepypasta 101

08:18 - Slenderman’s origin story

13:15 - How did an internet story turn into attempted murder?

13:45 - Payton makes friends with Morgan

16:15 - Annisa arrives in town

18:14 - The Slenderman lore takes hold of Morgan and Anissa

22:24 - Morgan and Anissa’s sinister plan

23:41 - Morgan’s Birthday sleepover

24:34 - The first attempt

25:21 - The second attempt

26:12 - The stabbing of Payton

29:07 - Morgan and Anissa set off to find Slenderman’s mansion

29:31 - Payton saves herself

31:30 - Morgan and Anissa are found with the attempted murder weapon

32:44 - Morgan and Anissa are brought in for questioning

36:51 - The indictment and sentencing of Morgan and Anissa

39:25 - The fall out

44:02 - Outro

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode. Please take a look at our sources:

Slenderman Stabbing victim speaks

THE REAL LIFE SLENDERMAN CASE

the history of "Slender Man", i guess

Victor Surge Talks About Creating The Original 'Slender Man'

'Slender Man' Creator Speaks on Stabbing: 'I Am Deeply Saddened'

Convicted ‘Slender Man’ Teen Released Early

Second Convicted 'Slender Man' Attacker Also Seeks Conditional Release From Mental Health Facility

Slender Man stabbing - Wikipedia

'Slender Man' stabbing victim speaks publicly for first time: 'Without the whole situation, I wouldn't be who I am' - ABC News

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The bizarre case of The Pizza Bomber

Thu, 08 Sep 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are kicking things off with an insane bomb plot full of twists and turns… the wacky but totally true story of The Pizza Bomber. It’s a warm afternoon in August, 2003. A phone call is made to Mama Mia’s Pizza in Eerie, Pennsylvania. The resident delivery guy, Brian Wells, heads off to deliver the two large sausage and pepperoni pizzas… never to return. But how did a pizza delivery turn into one of the wildest and most bizarre bomb plots in modern day history? Cheryl and Nikki are about to find out. Expect tales of the most sinister scavenger hunt since Saw, a man who happily stores a dead body but draws the line at an ice grinder, and LOTS of talk about pizza…

This episode contains graphic details of violence and death and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

00:00 - Intro

02:12 - Nikki sets the scene

04:13 - Who was Brian Wells?

07:22 - Introducing Jessica Hoopsick

07:57 - The day of the bank heist

09:52 - The scavenger hunt rules

13:06 - Brian arrives at P.N.C Bank in Eerie, Pennsylvania

16:36 - Brian finds his next instructions at McDonalds

18:08 - The death of Brian Wells

22:18 - Introducing William Rothstein

27:57 - Bill’s love, Marjorie Diehl-Armstrong

30:40 - The FBI makes a profile

31:36 - Introducing Kenneth Barnes

33:58 - Kenneth spills the beans

35:22 - Marjorie can’t stop talking

37:00 - Brian Wells’ not so unassuming past

43:07 - The gang get sentenced

45:06 - Does Brian have a lovechild with Jessica?

46:33 - Outro

For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:

The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode, please take a look at our sources:

A Childlike Pizza Deliveryman at the Center of a Puzzling Crime - The New York Times

After Robbing a Bank Wearing a Bomb, a Pizza Guy Was Told to Go on a Scavenger Hunt to Save Himself

Death of Brian Wells - Wikipedia

The Bizarre Collar Bomb Bank Robbery

The Pizza Bomber Bank Robbery

The Pizza Bomber Heist | Tales From the Bottle

Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Pizza Bomber | WBUR

For Erie's Diehl-Armstrong, pizza bomber case is 'sad epitaph'

'Evil Genius' Director Trey Borzillieri Says Floyd Stockton Shouldn't Be Off the Hook

Pizza Bomber Timeline of Events

Evil Genius star says confession at the end of series is false

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Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens!

Wed, 24 Aug 2022 03:00:00 GMT

Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens!

From Audioboom Studios, join iconic Drag Queen Cheryl and resident spooky expert Nikki Druce as they embark on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe.

They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more.

Out on the 8th of September, with new episodes every Thursday. Hit follow now so you never miss an episode, and in the mean time, don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen!

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