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Killers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Goodbye for now...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.2025-07-2531 minKillers, Cults and QueensCould a murderer be living in your walls?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?!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any...2025-07-2445 minKillers, Cults and QueensWho was the sinister Denver Spiderman phrogger?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. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen...2025-07-2140 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Eating Maggot Cheese with Taylor Glenn and Hannah GeorgeThis 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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce...2025-07-1826 minKillers, Cults and QueensWho killed the Dyatlov Pass hikers?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to h...2025-07-1746 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat Happened on the Dyatlov Pass?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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @ki...2025-07-1438 minKillers, Cults and QueensFROM THE VAULT: The Spooky Sleepover with Tia KofiThis 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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global...2025-07-1125 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat was the grisly fate of Bonnie and Clyde?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. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to...2025-07-1040 minKillers, Cults and QueensWho were star crossed lovers Bonnie and Clyde?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. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and...2025-07-0739 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Would you survive the infamous Poop Cruise?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... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global...2025-07-0428 minKillers, Cults and QueensDid Lizzie Borden get away with murder?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.If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources:Refuge: 0808 2000 247 (also...2025-07-0350 minKillers, Cults and QueensWas Lizzie Borden a natural born killer?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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.2025-06-3044 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Did people eat human meat during the Kentucky Meat Shower?!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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cher...2025-06-2726 minKillers, Cults and QueensDid the world really go mad after the War of The Worlds broadcast?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or...2025-06-1941 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat happened when aliens invaded New Jersey?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole...2025-06-1644 minKillers, Cults and QueensFROM THE VAULT: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries!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. ...2025-06-1329 minKillers, Cults and QueensWho actually killed JFK?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikk...2025-06-1238 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat really happened on the day JFK died?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have be...2025-06-0943 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: What was the worst year in human history?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to...2025-06-0632 minKillers, Cults and QueensHow did Rasputin really die?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for fr...2025-06-0537 minKillers, Cults and QueensWho was the real man behind the legend of Rasputin?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.This episode includes mention of and discussion of sexual violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from...2025-06-0242 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Would you survive the gibbet?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...2025-05-3025 minKillers, Cults and QueensHow many crew members of the USS Indianapolis were eaten by sharks?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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on...2025-05-2951 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat really happened to the cursed crew of the USS Indianapolis?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... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com...2025-05-2650 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Do feral cats live in Disneyland?!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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or...2025-05-2322 minKillers, Cults and QueensDid the Italian police fail Meredith Kercher?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from...2025-05-2252 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhy did the world turn on Amanda Knox?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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us...2025-05-1939 minKillers, Cults and QueensHow was the Iceman serial killer finally caught?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.co...2025-05-1536 minKillers, Cults and QueensWas the Iceman the world's most prolific serial killer?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.This episode contains references and description of child abuse, and is not suitable for all listeners.G...2025-05-1238 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Could a fart KILL you?!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... 2025-05-0935 minKillers, Cults and QueensHow did Virginia McCullough get away with murder?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM...2025-05-0839 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat drove Virginia McCullough to murder her parents?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....2025-05-0534 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Cheryl exposed by anonymous email?!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?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on In...2025-05-0225 minKillers, Cults and QueensDid Heaven’s Gate Really Predict the End?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cher...2025-05-0151 minKillers, Cults and QueensWas Heaven’s Gate the Deadliest UFO Cult in History?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to...2025-04-2851 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Is the next Pope going to a Liverpudlian?!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!? Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU...2025-04-2530 minKillers, Cults and QueensDid Jodi Hildebrandt Brainwash Ruby Franke?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. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki...2025-04-2449 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat really happened to Ruby Franke and 8 Passengers?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... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki...2025-04-2145 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: How would you die in space?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? Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global...2025-04-1829 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat made the Donner party turn to cannibalism?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow...2025-04-1745 minKillers, Cults and QueensWhat really happened to The Donner Party?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.Got a theory? Been lost...2025-04-1449 minKillers, Cults and QueensKillers, Cults & Queens is BACK – Season 3 Premieres April 14th!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. You can listen on Global Player, download it from the app store or go to globa...2025-04-1100 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Could YOU have met a real life time traveller?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. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download...2025-04-1023 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Big Birds, Battles, and Bathroom DebatesWhich 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 QueensGot a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.And if you're looking for a place to support Kerry...2025-03-2728 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Can you manifest a ghost?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...2025-03-2033 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Were rollercoasters really invented to keep people from brothels?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...2025-03-1325 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Do you have Paris Syndrome?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. 2025-03-0623 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Could you be wearing a dead mans teeth?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. 2025-02-2731 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Who got scammed by the AI Grouch?!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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. 2025-02-2026 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: What's the most cursed object in the world?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.And if you're looking for a place to support Kerry, their Patreon is here: www...2025-02-1330 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: What was the horrific fate of the Radium Girls?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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.And if you're looking for a place to support Kerry, their Patreon is here: www.patreon.com/searchandrescuewoodsListen on Global Player for free. Download Global...2025-02-0629 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Which real housewife MARRIED her step-grandad?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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.And if you're looking for a place to support Kerry, their Patreon is here: www.patreon.com/searchandrescuewoodsListen on...2025-01-3024 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Who might be hiding in your walls?!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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherydragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.And if you're looking for a place to support Kerry, their Patreon is here: www.patreon.com/searchandrescuewoodsListen on Global...2025-01-2332 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Deep sea horrors, a new obsession and Bakker's BucketsIt'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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch...2025-01-1621 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe OceanGate Disaster: Unraveling the Deep-Sea DeceptionGrab 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.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to...2025-01-131h 05Killers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: r/nosleep secrets, a Stephen King easter egg, and a tribute to The VivienneThis 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...2025-01-0928 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Staircases in the Woods: Chilling Search and Rescue Stories from Reddit’s Darkest MysteriesThe 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 ag...2025-01-0658 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Waco Siege: Inside the Branch Davidians' Deadly Standoff🎙️ 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 Carm...2024-12-3055 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Tammy Faye, Drag Queens, and Cult Icons: Behind the Glamour with Fenton BaileyGet 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...2024-12-2639 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: Scandal, Faith, and Fraud📺 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 LGB...2024-12-2357 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Santa and Sex Workers with special guest Malia Miglino🎙️ 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 an...2024-12-1938 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe heartbreaking case of murderous star crossed lovers, Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke💔 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 de...2024-12-1650 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Mulled Wine, TikTok Divas, and Cannibalism; Killers, Cults, and Queens Dive DeepIn 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 t...2024-12-1226 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe incredible story of Flight 571 and the battle to survive against all odds✈️ 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 e...2024-12-091h 01Killers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries!In this week’s bonus episode, we welcome TikTok’s true crime sensation, 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. Don’t miss this mix of macabre, mayhem, and mischief! 🕵️♀️✨This episode is not suitable for listene...2024-12-0533 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe unbelievable true tale of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee BlanchardAlexa, 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! 🎧This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic detail of child abuse, sever menta...2024-12-0258 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: The Mystery of the Green Children of WoolpitIn 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...2024-11-2828 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe true story of England's darkest hour: The Pendle Witch Trial🧙♀️ 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 wi...2024-11-2553 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Stories & Hauntings with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost HunsGet 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 exclu...2024-11-2128 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe sinister secrets of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield 🔪 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...2024-11-1856 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Exploring Paranormal Stories with Kit and Rory from This Paranormal LifeThis 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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM...2024-11-1430 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case🕵️♀️ 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 de...2024-11-111h 00Killers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Ariana Grande, Trump’s QAnon, and 1950s Lobotomobile Madness!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!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM...2024-11-0726 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Bizarre World of 'Queen' Romana Didulo and her Canadian QAnon Kingdom👑 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...2024-11-0454 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Left shark, the Becky Jones saga and special guest Kitty Scott-Claus!🎃 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 electio...2024-10-3120 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe haunted secrets of London: Spooky Halloween special!🎃 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, myster...2024-10-2854 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Nuclear Bombs, Popworld Stalking, and Sims 4 BBL ModsIt’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 queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl...2024-10-2425 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe twisted world of Russ McKamey and McKamey Manor🎃 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 $2...2024-10-211h 02Killers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Money Laundering, Roman Empires & A Kate King CelebrationGot 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...2024-10-1727 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe Spooky Sleepover: Nikki's Shock Engagement Proposal & Where Did Cheryl's Hole Go?🎉 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! 🌙✨Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want...2024-10-1721 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe chilling secrets of The Cecil Hotel and the mystery of Elisa Lam🏨 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...2024-10-1457 minKillers, Cults and QueensThe dark rise of Jim Jones and the road to Jonestown🌍 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 th...2024-10-141h 03
Killers, Cults and QueensComing soon... Killers, Cults and Queens SEASON 2!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...2024-10-0701 min
Killers, Cults and QueensChristmas Special, the bizarre case of the Love Has Won cultHo 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...2022-12-2248 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe freaky secrets of The Winchester Mystery HouseNikki 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...2022-12-0854 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe worst cult you’ve probably never heard of, The Ant Hill KidsNikki 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 v...2022-12-0154 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe chilling secrets of the Bermuda TriangleGrab 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...2022-11-2450 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe horrific sex cult inside NXIVMCheryl 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...2022-11-171h 03
Killers, Cults and QueensThe cursed hotel of H.H HolmesCheryl 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 doi...2022-11-1058 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe haunted halls of the Eastern State PenitentiaryDust 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...2022-11-0356 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe Russian Sleep ExperimentCheryl 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 episo...2022-10-2757 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe horrific crimes of The Manson Family cult - Part 2Cheryl 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, pl...2022-10-2053 min
Killers, Cults and QueensCharles Manson, the man behind the horrific Manson Family Cult - Part 1Cheryl 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...2022-10-1356 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe unbelievable secrets of Area 51Cheryl 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 ou...2022-10-0649 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe UK's youngest double murderers, The Twilight KillersCheryl 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 h...2022-09-2948 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe creepy disappearance of the Roanoke ColonyCheryl 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...2022-09-2250 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe horrible case of the Incel Martyr, Elliot RodgerCheryl 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 d...2022-09-1555 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe dark case of the Slenderman StabbingCheryl 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 di...2022-09-0846 min
Killers, Cults and QueensThe bizarre case of The Pizza BomberCheryl 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 m...2022-09-0847 min
Killers, Cults and QueensComing soon... Killers, Cults and Queens!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...2022-08-2401 min