Killers, Cults and Queens

Well guess what, it's a sweet reunion - but instead of Jamaica and Spain - we're headed back to Brooklyn to meet the person who first inrotuduced the Linda Napolitano story to Nikki when she was on honeymoon in New York - it's Tyler the tour guide from Madame Morbids Trolley tours, the numer one rated ghost tour in the whole of NYC and if that ain't saying something then you obviously don't know your cannolis! Join us for a deep dive into Linda's story from someone who knows it back to front and has often floated past the Brooklyn Bridge ( well, with slightly more bumps on those cobble stones) inside a victorian style trolley ( a mini bus to us Brits but far more vintage and cool). Settle down and strap in because Tyler is taking us on a trip around Brooklyn sharing his favourite stories and some of his own personal spooky tales. You can check out Tyler on Youtube @TylerTheVampireslayerot a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

When Linda Napolitano went to bed on a cold November evening in her New York apartment, she didn't realise that would be the night that changed her life forever. Linda's home was invaded by not one, but three creatures she would later recall as aliens. They floated her out of her window and into the night sky. But Linda wasn't alone that night, she was being watched. As Linda was floating through the night sky, two security guards were watching her and in that moment, they knew they had to find this woman but what would happen next became one of the weirdest tales to happen in Brooklyns history. Was this a government cover-up, were these the men in black and would Linda get away with her life? ...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the wild story of Linda Napolitano and the Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Linda Napolitano & The Terrifying Brooklyn Bridge Alien AbductionHave you ever witnessed an alien abduction? Well for two security guard in Brooklyn, New York City, they go more than they bargained for when taking a smoke break. They just so happened to see a woman hovering above the Brooklyn Bridge, in mid air, completely still and with nothing holding her.Linda Napolitano, a normal Brooklyn working class housewife, was in a vice like grip by little grey men who had decided to take her for a spin in their spaceship. This unbelievable occurance was so shocking, the men never forgot about it but for now, Linda is confused, has no answers and doesn't know what to do next.Will the aliens stay in touch? Are they leaving her unexpected gifts? And will Linda have the scars to show to tell her tale...let's find out!Today, Cheryl & Nikki are exploring the case of the Linda Napolitano & The Brooklyn Bridge Alien Abduction. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover!This week, Cheryl is gearing up for a busy time and working out if she;d want to take The Substance. Nikki witnesses a brave cat take on not one but two dogs in the smackdown of the century in her neighbourhood, but who comes out on top? The pair also debrief this week's case of The Hidden Victims of Madame LaLaurie diving into the impact this case had on other media and have a sobering chat about just how many other cases like this must have gone unnoticed. Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Cheryl exposes that horses are just all giving us the middle finger all the time, while Nikki puts chez on the spot with a famous slogans guessing game but will Cheryl be Loving it? Or will she be having it her way? Find out now on this brand new episode! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Something dark was happening behind closed doors in New Orleans in the 1800's that no one expected. When locals started complaining to the authorities that one woman was mistreating her enslaved people, they went to take a look. But with a combination of badly enforced fines and deterrets, within a year, she was back to her old ways and sadly, even worse. But all that would change when a fire broke out at the property and revealed the truth...one which Madame LaLaurie hoped would burn ...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the brutal crimes of Madame LaLaurie.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

The lives of people in New Orleans in the 1800's were about to be rocked when a discovery during a house fire exposed something VERY dark. Madame Lalaurie was a wealthy socialite, well respected and thought of as an upstanding member of society, that is until her secrets were exposed...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the brutal crimes of Madame LaLaurie.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet's most unhinged trends. This week, Cheryl shares her thoughts on the Met Gala theme and decides once and for all which celebrity looks were absolute hits… and which deserved to stay on the red carpet. Nikki fills us in on the Beltane festival, the 40-foot wicker man she desperately wanted to set alight, and asks the important question: what actually is Beltane?The pair also debrief this week's case of Barbara Mackle's kidnapping and live burial, diving into chilling new details that didn't make it into the main episode and discussing just how terrifying the case really was.Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Cheryl gushes over Liza Minnelli's autobiography and all the juicy Hollywood chaos packed into its pages, while Nikki uncovers Poland's wild boar problem — including Shakira's bizarre run-in with the pigs and the infamous story of her Prada purse being stolen by a boar.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Barbara Mackle is in a sticky situation. She has been kidnapped from a motel in the middle of the night. She's been buried inside a box in the woods with enough food, water and air to survive a week. Time is running out and her parents are desperately trying to get the money together to rescue her from her captors who are proving to be difficult to track down. The case garners alot of attention but it's far from over yet. Barbara needs to have her ransom paid so the family contact the president, Richard Nixon, for his help. Would they succeed, would Barbara's captors be caught and most importantly, will she survive?...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore arguably the world's wildest kidnapping case - it's part two of the kidnapping of Barbara Mackle.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

A college girl is trying to finish her final exams. She get's a bad case of the flu and has to dip out...she thinks this is the worst thing that will happen that term but little did she realise, her life was about to change forever. At a motel, she recieves a knock on the door, the say it's the police, her mother lets them in. She'd dragged from the hotel room, driven miles and and put in a box in the woods and buried underground. Will she be found in time or will time run out...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore arguably the world's wildest kidnapping case - it's the live burial of Barbara Mackle. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

It's time for a Spooky Sleepover and the girls have had quite the week!Cheryl has been in cheerleader mode with Claire from STEPS and Cynthia Erivo at the London Marathon 2026 on Rainbow Row.Nikki has found there's a fridge thief in her home who has a taste for contraband sausages.They discuss their thoughts on this weeks case - The Black Dahlia and explore if this crime was of it's time or does it have long lasting implications?Then, it's time for the Rabbit Holes of the week...Nikki is settling down for a nice long sleep on her new mattress which has prompted her to look at just how much beds have evolved over the years and the answer will surprise you. She then explores some of the weirdest beds in history, one which was so famous it made it in to a Shakespeare play and another belonging to the king of rock n roll, shaped as his favourite meal!Cheryl is being haunted by something dark that won't leave her dreams...or should that be nightmares. That demon has only one name Mr Blobby. All that and more coming up on this weeks bonus show.Thanks Deevs!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

A lonely girl makes her way to Los Angeles California. She originally moved there for love but after her relationship failed, she was out on her own. Making connections and new friends, she became a part of Hollywood's night life scene. A few months later, she would be dead. Her name would be splashed across the newspapers for years to come, only to be know as the black dahlia, a victim of.a gruesome murder which is proving impossible to solve...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore arguably the world most notorious unsolved case - It's part two of the murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Imagine you're a lonely girl living in a small town. Your life has been a little boring so far but when a doctor gives you the go ahead to live your life in a warmer climate becaus it'll be good for your health, you pack up and make your way to sunny California. Life isn't all roses but you manage to get by. you wait tables, take some part time modelling gigs but then one night, you vanish into thin air, only to appear a week later. You would now become infmaous but not for the reason you'd like, because your name would be splashed across the newspapers for years to come, only to be know as the black dahlia, a victim of.a gruesome murder which is proving impossible to solve...Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore arguably the world most notorious unsolved case - It's the murder of Elizabeth Short, better known as the Black Dahlia. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

TW - This weeks episode features a frank and candid convo about grief and deathWelcome to another Killers, Cults & Queens: Spooky Sleepover!Our bonus show where we have a catch up, debrief about this weeks episodes and share our Rabbit Holes of The Week TM.Nikki and Cheryl are kicking back in the studio for a candid catch-up after a long day of recording. Nikki had a near miss on a train which nearly cost her thousands of pounds. And Cheryl was accused of carrying around livestock in Manchester.They chat about this weeks episodes - part one and two of the escape from Alcatraz and work out if they'd be good at escaping or if they'd be better off staying put.Then the girls get lost in their rabbits holes of the week- TM - Nikki has a weird experiment you can carry out at home if you want to see demons. And Cheryl has got death on the brain as we explore what happens when the unexpected happens.Join us for all that and more and whilst you're here, why not tell a friend about us, leave us a thumbs up, a hype or a 5 star review.Thanks Deevs!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Imagine you've just escaped the worlds toughest prison, you're in the middle of the ocean so now what?!You and two other prisoners have a choice to make, board a raft made from raincoats or wait for the guards to catch-up with you who will throw you back inside for even longer, what are you choosing to do?…Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore part two of the worlds most famous prison break - It's the escape from Alcatraz.Make sure you've got your socks stuffed full of rocks and spoons stuffed down your pants because we're breaking out baby!!If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Imagine being shoved in a cell with no chance of getting out. The prison in question that you've been sent to is a genius work of engineering and more like a fortress than your bulk standard jailhouse. This place was built to keep you in and you've got no chance of leaving unless you serve your very long sentence. So the only thing you can do is hatch a plan to escape…the only problem? You're on an island in the ocean…Welcome to Killers, Cults and Queens…Today Cheryl and Nikki explore the worlds most famous prison break - It's the escape from Alcatraz.Make sure you've got your socks stuffed full of rocks and spoons stuffed down your pants because we're breaking out baby!!If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Welcome to another Killers, Cults & Queens: Spooky Sleepover! Our bonus show where we have a catch up, debrief about this weeks episodes and share our Rabbit Holes of The Week TM. Nikki and Cheryl and tired but wired. Cheryls reeling from a less than delightful ride on the Elizabeth Line. Nikki has been roaming around the back rooms...I mean a storage unit. And both girls have been watching Coachella via other peoples insta stories. Was Bierberchella worth it? Or were people right to walk out in their droves? Join us for all that and more and whilst you're here, why not tell a friend about us, leave us a thumbs up, a hype or a 5 star review. Thanks Deevs! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

The App That Solved a Murder - The Dark World of Randonautica & Pokémon GOHow can an app solve a murder?When a gang of teenagers embarked on what they thought would be a fun adventure, they didn't realise their lives would be profoundly changed forever. In the height of the 2020 lockdown, people became obsessed with an app called Randonautica. It promised users a randomly generated adventure and it delivered. But for some people, that journey would turn into a nightmare.But Randonautica wasn't the first app which helped people stumble across some awful things, back in 2016, there was Pokemon Go! Was this app just as bad or was it even worse?Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out more in part two of our deep dive into the weird world of Randonautica.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Can an app lead you into danger? Well, for some people, yes! In the height of the 2020 lockdown, people became obsessed with an app called Randonautica. It promised users a randomly generated adventure but for some people, the fun trip soon turned into something VERY dark.Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out in part one of our deep dive into the weird world of Randonautica.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet's most unhinged trends. This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on their weeks antics, Nikki tells all on the new Ryan Gosling movie - Project Hail Mary - that bought the whole cinema to tears… and not for how you would expect. Cheryl updates us all on her travel aches and pains & frustrations of public transport.The divas also discuss this week's case of Henry Lee Lucas, dive more into the cult they claimed to be a part of and respond to listener comments.Diving Down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki takes us back to the weight loss trend that swept the 2010's - Skechers Shape-Ups and all the legal issues and scandal that came with a pair of trainers that claimed to do so much. Cheryl tells all of her finds in a Welsh Chip Shop & falls down the rabbit hole of regional chippy tea menu items.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

WELCOME TO SEASON FIVE OF KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENS!Cheryl and Nikki are reunited ( and it feels so good) and back in the studio together.For episode one, they're kicking off with the "Most Prolific" serial killer of the USA: Henry Lee Lucas...but is everything as it seems?In part one, we uncover Henry's horrific childhood growing up with a mother who did everything in her power to make his life HELL.We then go on to uncover how this affected him and left him both physically and mentally wounded for the rest of his life. He claims his first victim was a 17 year old, but it may have actually been his own mother!We then go on to find out about his teenage years, his time behind bars and a chance meeting which would see him join forces with another heartless individual. Making them the most evil couple the world has ever known.That's all coming up on Part one, be sure to join us back for Part Two.P.S - yes I know I forgot the outro music...it's fixed on the main feed but i wanted to get this uploaded ASAP! Just FYI - it's likely that you won't get part two until later tomorrow as it's busy rendering right now but it will be out ASAP :)If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

Did this killer couple, really claim 300 victims? How did their messed up childhoods bond them into carrying out horrific crimes which they got away with for almost their whole lives?! Were they part of a cannibalistic cult ? And who's gran was a grave robbing satanist? Join Cheryl and Nikki to find out in part two of our deep dive into the life and crimes of Henry Lee Lucas and Ottis Toole. If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.HUGE thanks goes to SNAG for sponsoring this series. Please check them out at www.snagtights.com

It's time to get in your jammies because we're off to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRR!This week Cheryl and Nikki are BACK IN THE STUDIOOOOO. Nikki is getting into the Easter spirit with hot cross buns and Cheryl is getting over an EVIL hangover.Then the girls fall down their rabbit holes.This week Cheryl plays a game of "Would You Rather" with NikkiNikki is thirsting over Josh from Mythical Kitchen and delving into Death Row Meals. Leave yours in the comments.All up this week on Killers, Cults and Queens: The Spooky Sleepover.New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

It's time to get in your jammies because we're off to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRR!This week Cheryl and Nikki are not on their A game. Nikki is knackered and Cheryl has eventually caught the dreaded flu that Nikki kindly gifted to her in the studio. But Nikki managed to go to a gig and get blocked by two of the tallest men in history so she's devised some new rules for gig-go-er's to stick to, to make it better for all involved. Then the girls fall down their rabbit holes. This week Cheryl is still on her nostalgia kick. She's kicking it old school with Jamie Oliver and his turkey twizzlers. Nikki is getting into the walls this week but not because of Phrogging...she's investigating termites and finding out a fact about their queen which will blow your mind! All up this week on Killers, Cults and (termite) Queens: The Spooky Sleepover. New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

It's time for the Spooky Sleeopver!This week we have a diva down as Nikki retracts her medieval medicine advice from last weeks episode. Cheryl is letting us in on the secrets behind her upcoming tour with Kitty Scott Claus, and it's time to celebrate Nikki's birthday!This weeks rabbit holes are very timely...Nikki explores the history behind birthday cakes and the folklore surrounding candles for making a wish.Cheryl is beside herself with nostalgia because Hannah Montana is turning 20! Well, at least the show is. Chez gives us all the behind the scene goss, the truth behind that infamous wig firing and how Miley Cyrus herself was never meant to actually be Hannah!this weeks secret emoji to leave in the comments for all you diligent divas who read these descriptions is the lips, mwah!New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

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

Welcome to the Spooky Sleepoverrrr!Cheryl is back home! Nikki went to Brussels and had a holiday romance with an unlikely partner... Then the girls are joined by very special guest - Documentary Maker, previous KISS FM DJ, Director, Producer and now Podcast host - Daisy Maskell. They dive into their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Nikki encounters the weirdest Disney megamix...played from a church. Daisy poses the theory of Phantom Tales and asks the girls to check if they still have the neural pathways which connects to them. Cheryl may be back home but the takeaways keeo calling...especially the ones with 1 star reviews. Expect Bells, Bum wagging and Botulism in this weeks Spooky Sleepover ( if you read that and thought it was good, leave us the orange cat emoji ) And make sure you check out Truish with Daisy Maskell RIGHT NOW https://www.wizardradio.com/news/truish-hauntings-witches-true-crime-with-nikki-druce New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens. ✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Welcome to the Spooky Sleepoverrrr!Nikki & Cheryl realise something very important in this episode, they're changed women...strap in, new meal deal picks have been chosen. after working out what's changed in Tesco and how they may both finally be growing up, they dive inti their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Cheryl is off on not one, not two, but THREE of the longest tours in history. Nikki then takes us on a trip to the spirit world in an unlikely place...Poundland! Expect Spirits, Sandwiches and Stadiums in this weeks Spooky Sleepover ( if you read that and thought it was good, leave us the thumbs up emoji )New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Welcome to another SPOOKY SLEEPOVERRRRToday we have a very special guest whilst Cheryl takes a much needed day off. Nikki is joined by her husband, Neil. Join them as they chat about Neil getting beaten up in his first ever sports massage - it's OK, he liked it, Nikki is plagued by scam emails for unbelievable offers ( free baby grand piano anyone?) and then they get into their rabbit holes of the week...Neil shares a story of a saint who looks a little different than we remember - St Christopher is a dog?!?And Nikki dives into MORE rude place names because you grubby lot can't get enough ( and we LOVE it!)So get comfy and cozy and join us as our third wheel!New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

It's that time of the week, Spooky Sleepover time!This week Nikki and Cheryl catch up on Nikki's wedding party where JUDITH didn't make an appearance but was there in spirit, dive into Cheryl's hectic tour schedule and decide what foods are BANNED when you're on a bus!They then cover an 'Am I The Asshole' post from Reddit on the extra Patreon segment ( head to www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens if you want the extras), then they fall down their Rabbit Holes of the Week. Nikki has a story about two unlikely time travellers from the 1900's in the Moberly Jourdain Incident. Did they really time travel and meet Marie Antoinette? And hot of the back of Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime performance, Cheryl get's sucked into a Super bowl halftime show from years gone by, one which ended up costing MIA a lot of money for flipping the bird. Oops!Grab a drink and get your jammies on as we natter all things spooky, creepy and silly in this weeks episode.New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access and MUCH more: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

Nikki and Cheryl are back for another chaotic catch-up filled with rabbit holes, road life and ridiculous history.This week: – Cheryl's “haunted” theatre turns out to be the ultimate prank – Nikki investigates Britain's funniest and most unfortunate village names – The surprisingly petty Victorian rivalry that sparked the Blackpool Illuminations – Tour stories, sleep deprivation, and cosy late-night nonsenseEqual parts spooky, silly and historical — just how we like it.Grab a snack, get comfy, and join the sleepover.New episodes weekly. Ad-free and early on Patreon.Todays' Sponsor: WOLF ESCAPE GAMES! We only ever join with partners we truly use and like ourselves and who can offer you exclusive discounts! Please head to www.wolfescapegames.com and enjoy 15% off any purchase with the code KILLERS15 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

It's time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens.This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour exhaustion, extreme weather, and sleepless nights caused by Storm Chandra — before venturing into the paranormal.Cheryl recounts her first-ever ghostly encounter during a visit to a reportedly haunted theatre in Scotland, where an unexplained physical touch left both her and a castmate shaken. Meanwhile, Nikki spirals into a chilling rabbit hole about Chernobyl's nuclear wolves — and how radiation may have altered wildlife in the exclusion zone.From haunted theatres and storm chaos to radioactive wildlife and future episode teases, this Spooky Sleepover has it all.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

It's time for another Spooky Sleepover on Killers, Cults & Queens — our weekly chat show where rabbit holes run wild and logic is optional.This week, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on tour life, freezing northern temperatures, cinema etiquette rage, and why you should never bring snacks to a meet & greet — before diving into two very different obsessions.⚡ Nikki explores the shocking reality of lightning strikes — including survival rates, memory loss, personality changes, and the strange phenomenon of lightning-shaped scars. Is being struck by lightning always deadly… or could it come with an unexpected upgrade?

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, it's time for another Spooky Sleepover — and things get unexpectedly nautical.Nikki and Cheryl settle in for their weekly catch-up, covering everything from grim January weather and vegetarian resolutions (briefly derailed by a certain sausage roll), to live orchestras, IMAX screens, melted chocolate disasters, and the absolute audacity of putting Smarties in popcorn.Cheryl joins us live on location from rehearsals for the Adult Panto tour, sharing tales from life on the road, missing home comforts, and uncovering what may be the greatest mystery of all: why one small town needs so many barber shops. Is it innocent? Is it suspicious? Should Detective Cheryl be on the case? The jury's out.Then it's time for the rabbit holes — and this week they go deep.Cheryl becomes utterly consumed by the secret world of British submarines: how they're built in giant slices, welded with terrifying precision, tested in silence, and engineered to be quieter than the ocean itself… quieter even than shrimp. Equal parts fascinating and existentially horrifying.Meanwhile, Nikki brings us a tale of chaos, celebrity, and seals as we meet Neil the Seal — a teenage elephant seal causing havoc in Tasmania by blocking roads, squashing cones, knocking over bollards, and preventing people from leaving their homes. He's enormous, unruly, going through puberty, and important enough to have his own marine biologist on speed dial. A true diva of the deep.It's submarines, seals, touring tales, and cosy chaos — all wrapped up in one very silly, very comforting Spooky Sleepover.Pop the kettle on, get comfy, and join us.

It's a festive special from Killers, Cults & Queens

The Order of the Solar Temple claimed its members were chosen — descendants of the Knights Templar, destined for a higher plane of existence.In this episode, we follow the group's final descent as police investigations close in, internal lies are exposed, and leaders Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret push their followers toward a terrifying belief known as Transit.We examine how grief, spiritual manipulation and absolute control led to mass murder and suicide, making the Order of the Solar Temple one of the most disturbing cult cases in modern history.⚠️ Content warning: This episode includes discussions of coercive control, sexual assault, abuse of minors, suicide and murder.Todays episode is sponsored by WOLF ESCAPE GAMES - get your exclusive discount at www.wolfescapegames.com and use the discount code 'KILLERS' at checkout.

Welcome back to The Spooky Sleepover, your cosy bonus corner of Killers, Cults & Queens where Cheryl and Nikki let loose with their biggest rants and the internet's most unhinged trends. This week, we're tackling rage baiting — those infuriating posts designed to wind us up — plus the absolute chaos of trying to watch TV with family when no one is paying attention to the plot. If you've ever shouted “just watch the screen!” then this one's for you.We're also diving down some very random rabbit holes, from the surprisingly wild history of gingerbread to why we drive on the left (hint: knights and Napoleon both get involved). Grab your snacks, get comfy, and join the Spooky Sleepover!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

A shining path to cosmic enlightenment… or a deadly descent into madness?This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki Druce and Cheryl The Queen investigate the Order of the Solar Temple, one of the most infamous cults of the 20th century. Founded by Joseph Di Mambro and Luc Jouret, the group claimed sacred connections to the Knights Templar and promised its followers salvation when the apocalypse arrived.Instead, members were subjected to manipulation, sexual “healing” rituals, staged supernatural events, and a terrifying ideology — all of which led to international tragedy.In Part One, we uncover: ✨ Why people are drawn to charismatic cult leaders ✨ How spirituality and control became dangerously intertwined ✨ The role the Waco Siege played in pushing the cult underground ✨ The early warning signs of the mass deaths to comeDive into the chilling psychology behind cult belief, and prepare yourself for Part Two… where the Solar Temple's darkest secrets ignite into unimaginable horror.If you love true crime, dark tourism, occult history, or spooky storytelling with a camp twist — you're in the right place.If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.

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

Today we're moonwalking straight into the chaotic world of Apollo 11 conspiracy theories — where facts are optional, confidence is abundant, and someone somewhere is insisting the shadows “just don't line up.”Although millions watched the moon landing live, doubts started swirling almost immediately. Then along came Bill Kaysing in 1976, brandishing his book We Never Went to the Moon: America's $30 Billion Swindle like a tabloid headline written during Mercury retrograde. With one extremely shouty title, he helped launch the conspiracy movement into the stratosphere.In this episode, we unpack how the media fanned the flames, why the 1970s were ripe for a hoax explosion, and how wildly confident claims take hold of public belief. We explore the history, the hysteria, and the hilariously bold certainty of people who've never set foot on the moon — or a film set, for that matter. Did we really land on the moon? Nikki and Cheryl are here to deliver the RECEIPTS, PROOF, TIMELINES! Topics Covered: • Apollo 11's early doubters • Bill Kaysing's “did he really say that?” arguments • Why conspiracy theories thrive in chaotic times • The media's role in shaping hoax culture • How narratives stick and spread • Why media literacy still matters (and always will)If you're interested in more true crime deep dives, hit subscribe and ring the bell to stay updated.

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

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl start things off with a very British battle: winter arriving overnight and turning every car on the street into an ice cube. After realising neither of them is remotely qualified to defrost a windscreen without risking a full-blown insurance claim, the queens help you navigate the sudden frost like the glamorous winter warriors you are.But after some frosty chaos and cosy catch-up, the tone takes a serious turn...This episode covers one of the most disturbing and unforgettable crimes in Canadian history: the Greyhound bus murder of 2008. On a quiet evening journey through rural Manitoba, passengers found themselves trapped in a nightmare that unfolded without warning. Nikki and Cheryl walk you through the case with care, exploring the timeline of events, the survivors' trauma, and how the Canadian legal system responded in the years that followed.

Grab your blankets and settle in for another Spooky Sleepover with Nikki and Cheryl on Killers, Cults & Queens! This week we catch up on all things winter fashion, our Comic Con adventures, and the strange world of quirky documentaries—including a completely fictional shark bakery that Nikki is far too enthusiastic about.Speaking of which… Nikki is thinking of changing career to start making documentaries, but she might face some difficulty as it's a scenario that doesn't exist — and yes, she's pitching it to you anyway.We also explore the eerie true story of Kuru, the disease historically linked to cannibalistic rituals, before rounding things off with a joyful rant about the sudden boom in orange wristwatch straps worn by middle-aged men. Fashion statement? Midlife crisis? We're not sure, but we have thoughts.This episode is a mix of cosy chaos, queer humour, weird history, and spooky storytelling — the perfect blend for your weekly wind-down.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens

In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl interview Stephen Volk, creator of the groundbreaking horror special Ghostwatch. Together they unpack how the show became one of the most influential and controversial moments in British television history.Stephen discusses the evolution of Ghostwatch, how a female-led production shaped its unique tone, and why so many viewers believed the broadcast was real. The conversation also covers the enduring legacy of the show, the shift in media culture with the rise of social media and fake news, and how personal paranormal experiences influence our understanding of the supernatural.We also chat about Stephen's wider career — including his work on Afterlife — and his upcoming book The Confirmed Bachelors.A must-listen for fans of horror TV, paranormal investigations, ghost stories, and behind-the-scenes storytelling.

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

This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Cheryl and Nikki revisit one of the BBC's most infamous moments — Ghostwatch. Broadcast on Halloween night in 1992, the show appeared to be a live investigation into a haunted house… but what viewers didn't know was that it was entirely scripted. The result? Panic, confusion, and a scandal that would see the show banned for over a decade.Join us as we unpick how Ghostwatch blurred the lines between fact and fiction, why it terrified an entire nation, and how it paved the way for the modern horror genre. From Michael Parkinson's chilling final moments to the real-life consequences for viewers, this is the story of the hoax that went too far.Expect spooky nostalgia as we explore the show that made Britain believe in the supernatural — if only for one terrifying night.

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

In this week's chilling episode, Cheryl and Nikki dive into one of Britain's most infamous paranormal cases — The Enfield Haunting.In 1977, a seemingly ordinary council house in Enfield, North London, became the centre of a supernatural storm. Furniture flew, toys hurled themselves across rooms, and a family of four were tormented by a mischievous — and sometimes malicious — poltergeist. But was this the work of the paranormal, or something far more human?Join Cheryl and Nikki as they unpick the chaos that gripped the nation — from the terrified Hodgson family to the investigators from the Society for Psychical Research who risked their reputations chasing ghosts. Along the way, they'll separate fact from fiction, uncover how The Conjuring 2 turned this haunting into Hollywood legend, and ask the ultimate question: was Enfield really haunted, or just the perfect media storm?Expect eerie happenings, questionable recordings, and a few very British ghosts of Christmas past…

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

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