Killers, Cults and Queens

Killers, Cults and Queens

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are 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. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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October 13, 2025 50 mins

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

Join Cheryl and Nikki as they explore the baffling evidence, the bizarre ...

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Season 4 kicks off with a story you won’t forget. In Episode 1, Nikki and Cheryl recount the horrifying true story of Mary Vincent, a young woman who faced unimaginable terror and lived to tell the tale. From shocking twists to moments of raw courage, Mary’s story is both terrifying and inspiring—a haunting testament to the limits of fear, resilience, and human endurance.
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This week on The Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl dive into another whirlwind in the KCQ Multiverse! From Lady Gaga’s spectacular London O2 show that had Cheryl losing her mind, to a creepy wander through the Paris Catacombs (yes, actual French bone tunnels!), and straight up into the skies with bizarre UFO sightings over Essex – it’s chaos, camp and conspiracies galore.

And if that wasn’t wild enough, we’re revealing our ultimate...

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


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

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

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

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

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

Then things get even wilder as they debate the etiquette of public pooing (yes, really) and Cheryl drops a “family bombshell”… she has ...

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

Plus, Cheryl spills the tea on what it’s really like to be eliminated on Ru...

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

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


They take a dive into the strange and wonderful world of medieval marginalia—those cheeky little doodles ...

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


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

This is our chat with the one and only Fenton Bailey - The Co-owner of production ...

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


Then it’s time to tumble down the rabbit holes of the week: from the baffling and tragic medical mystery of Gloria Ramirez, to uncovering which royal might have taken an elephant for a spin around Buckingham Palace (yes, really...

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August 14, 2025 28 mins

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

From pondering the real horror of sharing a house with Annabelle the haunted doll (she will be doing the washing up, right?) to questioning whether saying “I do” to an A...

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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 @killerscultsqueen...

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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 killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueen...

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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 killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in t...

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

Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to h...

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July 16, 2025 46 mins

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 Che...

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July 13, 2025 38 mins

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

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

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

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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 captivat...

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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 killerscultsqueens@g...

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