Killers, Cults and Queens

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 @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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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.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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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.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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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... 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.

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 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:Te Samaritans helpline: 116 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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.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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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 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.

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 @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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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 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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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! 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.

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 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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 118Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

Launched in 2013 after an early buyout by Twitter, Vine quickly grew into one of the fastest growing platforms on the internet. The app created an entirely new category of online content: short, user-generated videos. It became the home of online creativity, birthed beloved memes and viral trends, and introduced a whole new generation of celebrity: the influencer. So, how did an app that was ten steps ahead die only three years after launch?Credits:Benedict Townsend - Host & CreatorMary Goodhart - Producer & CreatorKevyah Cardoso - Narrative & Creative ProducerPatrick Lee - Sound Design & ScoreChris Janes - MixLucy Chisholm Batten - LegalSophie Snelling - Executive ProducerAl Riddel - Head of Factual PodcastsVicky Etchells - Director of PodcastsArchive acknowledgments:CBS Sunday Morning/'From 2005: Four young internet entrepreneurs'/CBS NewsJawed Karim/‘Me at the zoo'/YouTubeChannel 4 News Theme/‘Best Endeavours'/Alan HawkshawChannel 4 News/'A year of Vine: the six second videos rivalling Twitter and Instagram'The Fox News Channel Theme/‘The Five'FOX 5/'CEO Chris Dessi Discusses Vine on Fox 5'/Brayden Shanks/The Fox News ChannelPacificRimVideoPress/'Vine Famous Jake Paul Interview about Getting Girls, High School, Fave Shoes & More!'Pop Trigger/'Breaking: Twitter Officially Shutting Down Vine'FOX 4 Now/'Twitter Kills Vine App'/The Fox News ChannelSky News/'TikTok to be banned in the US from Sunday, Supreme Court rules'BBC News/'Donald Trump's inauguration set to take place'NBC News/'TikTok is back up again in the U.S. following a shutdown overnight'Mark Zuckerberg/'Mark Zuckerberg announces the end of Meta's fact-checking program in the United States'/FacebookArtwork acknowledgments:Cathleen DovolisBrandon Moore B BowenNicholas FraserJames MoroskyAva Ryan

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 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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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.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.

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 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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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 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 123Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181Exit UK: 0800 999 1945Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

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 globalplayer.com.

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 Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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

Which bird outwitted the Australian army? What way should you hang your loo roll? And why was Cheryl left dodging aliens whilst wearing stilettos?! Join Nikki and Cheryl for a wild ride through history, hilarity, and heated debates on this weeks bonus episode of Killers, Cults and 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, theirPatreon is here: www.patreon.com/searchandrescuewoodsListen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player fromthe app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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.patreon.com/searchandrescuewoodsListen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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 Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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 Hole @cherylholequeen 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 Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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 Hole @cherylholequeen 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 Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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

Grab your ginger biscuits, because Nikki and Cheryl are diving deep

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, we take an important moment to reflect on the devestating passing of the shining star of UK drag, The Vivienne. Join hosts Nikki and Chez as they reflect on her impact on the drag community and beyond.Then, Nikki and Chez are joined by the anonymous Reddit user behind the Search and Rescue threads on r/nosleep! Together, they pull back the curtain on one of the most bone chilling and spine tingling American national park horror stories ever to exist. AND in a never heard before exclusive we get the jump on what really happens at the top of those staircases... you won't want to miss it.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.

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

Get ready for a gripping episode as we sit down with Dr. Jim Alvarez, the legendary hostage negotiator who's handled some of the world's most intense and high-stakes situations. From his days as a towering 6'5" NYPD negotiator to analyzing the infamous Waco Siege, Jim takes us behind the scenes like never before.In this explosive episode, you'll discover:The real reasons the Waco Siege spiraled into a fiery tragedy—and how it could have been avoided.Shocking insider details about the FBI's tactics, from broadcasting rabbit screams to running tanks over cars.Why "Operation Showtime" was doomed from the start.Jim's personal experiences negotiating life-and-death situations, including his wildest hostage stories.Practical tips you can use for handling conflicts, negotiating like a pro, and even surviving a kidnapping (hint: don't get kidnapped!).Whether you're a true crime junkie, fascinated by the psychology of negotiation, or just love jaw-dropping stories, this episode delivers it all.

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

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

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

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!

Alexa, play I'm That Girl by Beyonce! Ever wondered how Gypsy Rose Blanchard fooled an entire state?

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!

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.

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.

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