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| 07 Nov 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Ariana Grande, Trump’s QAnon, and 1950s Lobotomobile Madness! | 00:26:36 | |
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 us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 18 Nov 2024 | The sinister secrets of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield | 00:56:51 | |
🔪 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! 🎙️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic depictions of violence and murder and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | The dark rise of Jim Jones and the road to Jonestown | 01:03:36 | |
🌍 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! 🎙️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains depictions of mass suicide, and discussions of coercive behaviour. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 25 Nov 2024 | The true story of England's darkest hour: The Pendle Witch Trial | 00:53:21 | |
🧙♀️ 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! 🕯️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 28 Nov 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: The Mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit | 00:28:27 | |
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! 🕯️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 21 Oct 2024 | The twisted world of Russ McKamey and McKamey Manor | 01:02:32 | |
🎃 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! 🕸️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains discussions of torture and mental and physical violence. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 07 Oct 2024 | Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens SEASON 2! | 00:01:39 | |
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 | |||
| 04 Nov 2024 | The Bizarre World of 'Queen' Romana Didulo and her Canadian QAnon Kingdom | 00:54:49 | |
👑 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! 🎙️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 24 Oct 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Nuclear Bombs, Popworld Stalking, and Sims 4 BBL Mods | 00:25:33 | |
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 queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 14 Oct 2024 | The chilling secrets of The Cecil Hotel and the mystery of Elisa Lam | 00:57:17 | |
🏨 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! 🎙️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains discussions of serious mental illness, suicide, and murder. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Nikki's Shock Engagement Proposal & Where Did Cheryl's Hole Go? | 00:21:56 | |
🎉 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 to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 31 Oct 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Left shark, the Becky Jones saga and special guest Kitty Scott-Claus! | 00:20:08 | |
🎃 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! 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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 02 Dec 2024 | The unbelievable true tale of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard | 00:58:39 | |
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! 🎧 This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic detail of child abuse, sever mental illness and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 14 Nov 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Exploring Paranormal Stories with Kit and Rory from This Paranormal Life | 00:30:37 | |
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! 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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 11 Nov 2024 | The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case | 01:00:24 | |
🕵️♀️ 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! 🕵️♀️🕵️♂️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains discussions of suicide, mental illness, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 05 Dec 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: True Crime Caitlyn Meets Ferrets, Facebook Drama & Missing Mysteries! | 00:33:07 | |
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 listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 17 Oct 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Money Laundering, Roman Empires & A Kate King Celebration | 00:27:08 | |
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! 🔍 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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 28 Oct 2024 | The haunted secrets of London: Spooky Halloween special! | 00:54:05 | |
🎃 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. 🌙 This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains details and stories of death, the death of children, and suicide. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 09 Dec 2024 | The incredible story of Flight 571 and the battle to survive against all odds | 01:01:33 | |
✈️ 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. 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 the app store or go to globalplayer.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 | |||
| 21 Nov 2024 | The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Stories & Hauntings with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns | 00:28:34 | |
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! 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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. | |||
| 24 Aug 2022 | Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens! | 00:01:22 | |
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! | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | The bizarre case of The Pizza Bomber | 00:47:38 | |
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 Heist | Tales From the Bottle Unraveling The Mysteries Of The Pizza Bomber | WBUR | |||
| 08 Sep 2022 | The dark case of the Slenderman Stabbing | 00:46:04 | |
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 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 | |||
| 15 Sep 2022 | The horrible case of the Incel Martyr, Elliot Rodger | 00:55:45 | |
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 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: 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 | |||
| 22 Sep 2022 | The creepy disappearance of the Roanoke Colony | 00:50:11 | |
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: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional 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: The Mysterious Disappearance of Roanoke Colony Roanoke: The Colonists Who Vanished Lost Colony of Roanoke - Documentary 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 | |||
| 29 Sep 2022 | The UK's youngest double murderers, The Twilight Killers | 00:48:00 | |
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 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: 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 Kim Edwards and Lucas Markham: the Twilight killers | Crime+Investigation UK | |||
| 06 Oct 2022 | The unbelievable secrets of Area 51 | 00:49:51 | |
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 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 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: Area 51 and aliens: The myth, meme, and the strange reality, explained - Vox 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 and the Aliens - Conspiracy Theories - TIME Inside Storm Area 51: How a Viral Meme Almost Destroyed a Town Joe Rogan | The Real Reason Area 51 Was Started w/Annie Jacobsen | |||
| 13 Oct 2022 | Charles Manson, the man behind the horrific Manson Family Cult - Part 1 | 00:56:07 | |
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 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: Two former Manson followers discuss how cult family, 1969 murders changed their lives 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) | |||
| 20 Oct 2022 | The horrific crimes of The Manson Family cult - Part 2 | 00:53:38 | |
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 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 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) | |||
| 27 Oct 2022 | The Russian Sleep Experiment | 00:57:53 | |
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: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional 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: 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 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 | |||
| 03 Nov 2022 | The haunted halls of the Eastern State Penitentiary | 00:56:12 | |
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: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional 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: Notable Inmates | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site Eastern State Penitentiary - Wikipedia 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 Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Legends of America. | |||
| 10 Nov 2022 | The cursed hotel of H.H Holmes | 00:58:10 | |
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. 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 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: 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 - 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 | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | The horrific sex cult inside NXIVM | 01:03:56 | |
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. 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 @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/ 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: 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) | |||
| 24 Nov 2022 | The chilling secrets of the Bermuda Triangle | 00:50:57 | |
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. 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 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: The Strangest Disappearances In The Bermuda Triangle Bermuda Triangle: what happened to Flight 19? - BBC Top 5 Facts about the Bermuda Triangle 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 Newcomers' Guide: The Bermuda Triangle » Explorersweb Bermuda Triangle - Underater Area 51 Flight DC-3 Disappearance in Bermuda Triangle Five of the most mysterious Bermuda Triangle disappearances | Sky HISTORY... | |||
| 01 Dec 2022 | The worst cult you’ve probably never heard of, The Ant Hill Kids | 00:54:09 | |
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 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: Chilling insight into doomsday cult where members were forced to break their own legs Roch Theriault | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers 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 | |||
| 08 Dec 2022 | The freaky secrets of The Winchester Mystery House | 00:54:26 | |
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. 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 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: 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 Return To The Horrifying Winchester Mansion Beyond the Ghost Stories of the Winchester Mystery House | |||
| 22 Dec 2022 | Christmas Special, the bizarre case of the Love Has Won cult | 00:48:52 | |
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: 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: What was the cult led by Amy Carlson? | The Independent Where Are the Members of Bizarre Cult Love Has Won Today? | |||