Killers, Cults and Queens

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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? 👀 In this weeks deep dive down their rabbit holes of the week, Nikki unleashes a whole lotta trauma taking a step way back in time to medieval times and explores some stomach churning medical remedies and treatments… from eating cow dung to letting leeches suck your blood, your mind will be blown🐮 Meanwhile, Cheryl gives us the straight hard facts as to what really goes down with time zones and why in Europe, we've not synchronised our watches. But how did we all take one giant LEAP into the future? ✨Another camp catch up with your fav duo, you’re not gonna wanna miss this one! ❤️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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] 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 📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens 💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen 🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] 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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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?📺 Cheryl spirals into kids TV nostalgia, from Tots TV and Teletubbies to her own chaotic experience as a child contestant on a Nickelodeon show — featuring food fights, behind-the-scenes drama, and a cold shower she will never forgive.Expect laughter, disbelief, mild existential dread, and the usual KCQ chaos.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 🖤Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondonHosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

🎉 Happy New Year, divas! It’s a Spooky Sleepover bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, and we’re looking back on Season Four while chatting about what’s coming next in 2026.In this cosy, slightly chaotic catch-up, Nikki Druce and Cheryl the Queen recap the episodes and moments that really stayed with them this season — from powerful survival stories to historical figures who were equal parts horrifying and ridiculous.Nikki shares why the Mary Vincent episode had such a lasting impact, while Cheryl revisits the chaos and unexpected fun of covering Henry VIII. Along the way, the pair reflect on the emotional weight of certain cases, the highs of the season, and what they’ve learned along the way.Looking ahead to 2026, this episode turns reflective — touching on creativity, balance, rest, and setting goals that don’t involve completely burning out. There’s also plenty of gratitude for the Patreon community, excitement for what’s coming next, and the usual KCQ tangents you’d expect from a proper sleepover chat.If you fancy a behind-the-scenes Season Four debrief and a relaxed start to the New Year, this one’s for you 🖤✨Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s a festive special from Killers, Cults & Queens 🎄Before we return with more true crime, cult stories, infamous women, and dark history, we’re taking a moment to say thank you.In this Christmas and holiday message, Nikki and Cheryl reflect on an unforgettable year of true crime cases, historical scandals, cult leaders, and thank the listeners who’ve supported the show through every shocking twist and outrageous story.Whether you’ve been listening since episode one or discovered us this year, we’re so grateful you’re here.Expect more episodes very soon.Until then — Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and don't be a killer or join a cult, just have a very merry Christmas!With love,Nikki & Cheryl Xx🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Join our exclusive community at https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueensIf 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 7000Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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. 👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Join our exclusive community at https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueensIf 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 7000Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.Join our exclusive community at https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueensIf 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? 🥶We debrief on this weeks case, and learn which planets Nikki & Cheryl would like to visit after visiting the moon. And fall down each others rabbit holes of the week discussing all the weird and wonderful food of Thanksgiving that’s had Cheryl up all night and learn about the bargain property in Muswell Hill that might not be as enticing once you learn about its former resident and the murders that took place there… 👀 Could you live in Dennis Nilsen's flat? Christmas is just around the corner, and our queens have a surprise for you amazing listeners so tune in to see what the gals have up their sleeves! 🎄Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 7000Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? 🤔 We have a debrief on the Greyhound Bus Murder case with Cheryl’s thoughts after having time to ruminate. We also have a true crime update with two prior cases we have covered: an update on Ron Goldman in the murder of Nicole Brown Simpson & an update on the slender man attempted murder case: Morgan Geyser ESCAPED! 👀Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki DruceGot a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 7000greyhound bus murder, canada greyhound bus killing, greyhound bus case, canada true crime, 2008 greyhound murder, canadian true crime case, greyhound bus tragedy, bus 1170 case, greyhound canada incident, true crime podcast, killers cults and queens, nikki druce, cheryl hole, disturbing true crime, canadian criminal cases, manitoba true crime, greyhound bus story, greyhound murder explained, greyhound case breakdown, greyhound killing analysis, true crime deep dive, macabre london creator Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki DruceThis weeks episode is sponsored by London Nootropics. Visit https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code 'KILLERS' for 20% off your order to give yourself a boosted yet balanced day!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 7000Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Ghostwatch, Stephen Volk, Ghostwatch interview, Ghostwatch documentary, Ghostwatch BBC, Ghostwatch explained, Ghostwatch 1992, Ghostwatch horror, Ghostwatch behind the scenes, Ghostwatch legacy, Ghostwatch analysis, Ghostwatch controversy, Ghostwatch reaction, paranormal investigation, paranormal stories, real ghost stories, true ghost stories, horror interview, horror writer interview, Stephen Volk Ghostwatch, Stephen Volk interview, Afterlife Stephen Volk, BBC horror, British horror TV, cult television, horror history, TV hoaxes, media hoaxes, fake news media, horror storytelling, supernatural stories, poltergeist stories, British paranormal, cult horror, horror podcast, Killers Cults and Queens, Nikki Druce, Cheryl Hole, Drag Race UK podcast, spooky podcast, paranormal media, Halloween TV, iconic horror TV, 90s horror television, viral horror stories, legendary horror writer, The Confirmed Bachelors Stephen Volk, writing horror, behind the scenes horror Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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? 🤔We fall down the rabbit hole of the firework display that destroyed an entire town during the Elizabethan era and we learn more about The Menendez brothers after Cheryl binged the entire series with an update on their parole hearing! 🎆Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.🎧 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales.👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki DruceThis weeks episode is sponsored by London Nootropics. Visit https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code 'KILLERS' for 20% off your order to give yourself a boosted yet balanced day!This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 🎉We leave no details spared as we find out all about her Vegas wedding, the honeymoon of dreams in LA & New York and what really happens on a haunted carriage ride through Brooklyn? 👻We fall down some very deep rabbit holes from the worst cases of when it goes wrong in haunted halloween houses and Cheryl goes into full blown Lawyer Mode! 👀Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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…👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce🎙️ New episodes weekly — subscribe for more dark and campy dives into true crime, pop culture, and scandal.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! 👑We dive into questions about regrets in life, the scariest moments on stage and which fictional TV show character Cheryl REALLY fancies 🤭We’ll be back on Monday with a brand new case and regular programming as usual next Friday when NIKKI RETURNS! So tune in for a deep dive on all the things Nikki has been up to this month from her, wedding, to honeymoon to obviously HALLOWEEN 🎃Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

👑 Power, paranoia, and a whole lot of beheadings...In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to Tudor England to uncover the dark reign of Henry VIII — the king who ruled with charm, fear, and a sharpened axe.From his six doomed wives to the Tower of London, which he used as his personal torture chamber, we’re diving into the bloody truth behind England’s most infamous monarch. Discover the shocking stories of betrayal, execution, and obsession that shaped the Tudor dynasty — and meet Alice Tankerville, the first woman to escape the Tower of London in a daring act of defiance.Expect gossip, gore, and gallows humour as we delve into the world of all things Tudor Terror! 👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce🎙️ New episodes weekly — subscribe for more dark and campy dives into true crime, pop culture, and scandal.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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✨ Keywords: true crime, dark history, Tudor history, Henry VIII, Tower of London, royal scandal, British history, historical crime, morbid history, Drag Race UK, Cheryl Hole, Nikki Druce, macabre stories, gothic storytelling Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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! 💙The queens catchup after not seeing each other in person since January, we find out what Blu has been busy doing and also an exclusive on their Halloween plans for next week… 🎃We also dive deep down the rabbit holes and discuss who is the faithful and traitors amongst us and after Cheryl’s Birthday… we ask, WHERE THE HELL DID THE BIRTHDAY SONG COME FROM?? 👀We hope you enjoy this weeks special bonus show, make some noise if you’d like to have Blu back as a guest soon… Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon🔵 Follow Blu: @bluhydrangea_  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Was Helen Duncan really a witch — or just a woman in the wrong place at the wrong séance?This week, Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce uncover the wild true story of Helen Duncan, the spiritualist medium who became the last person imprisoned under Britain’s Witchcraft Act of 1735.As bombs fell over wartime Britain, Helen’s séances brought messages from beyond — including secrets the government didn’t want getting out. But when her prophecies hit too close to home, she found herself accused of witchcraft, espionage, and spreading fear during the war.Join Cheryl and Nikki as they explore the fascinating world of spiritualism, paranoia, and power, asking: was Helen Duncan a con artist, a clairvoyant, or a casualty of mass hysteria?👑 Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce🎙️ New episodes weekly — subscribe for more dark and campy dives into true crime, pop culture, and scandal.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on The Spooky Sleepover whilst Nikki is away getting hitched in Vegas, Cheryl is joined by her sister & Drag Race Alumni Kitty Scott Claus! 😻The divas debrief on the chaos and carnage of their work trip to Gran Canaria & performing in 95 degree heat. We also find out how kitty’s eyebrows really stayed on through 20 trips down a waterslide 💦We also dive deep down the rabbit holes and learn about 3I/ATLAS and its potential journey to the UK and discuss if Taylor Swift really is living the life of a Showgirl or just a cardigan girl 👀It’s another crazy spooky sleepover so strap in and enjoy the ride divas! ❤️(We do apologise for the audio issues, we had some technical difficulties during the record and did our best to rectify it during)Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU!Email [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.✨ Support the show on Patreon for bonus content and early AD FREE access: patreon.com/killerscultsqueens📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon🎀 Follow Kitty: @kittyscottclaus Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 autopsy findings, and the fight for justice that continues to this day. From the police investigation to the haunting inconsistencies that have captivated true crime lovers around the world, this case will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew about criminal investigations.This episode discusses violent crime and potential self-harm.This week's episode is sponsored by Rupaul's Drag Race: Match Queen, the new mobile game where you can match puzzle, slay on the runway and be a queen. Download here: https://rpmq.sng.link/E53nq/4yfl/8554 This weeks episode is sponsored by London Nootropics. Visit https://londonnootropics.com/ and use the code 'KILLERS' for 20% off your order to give yourself a boosted yet balanced day! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email [email protected] to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.If you have been affected by any 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.