Killers, Cults and Queens

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Killers, Cults and Queens

Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

  1. 7 HR AGO

    The unbelievable true tale of Gypsy Rose and Dee Dee Blanchard

    Alexa, play I'm That Girl by Beyonce! Ever wondered how Gypsy Rose Blanchard fooled an entire state? 🤔 Nikki and Cheryl are back, diving into one of the most mind-boggling true crime stories of our time. 🕵️‍♀️ From medical fraud to a twisted mother-daughter bond, they uncover the unbelievable details that had doctors performing surgeries on a perfectly healthy child. 😱 What happened next? And where is Gypsy now? Tune in to find out – this is one episode you won’t want to miss! 🎧 This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic detail of child abuse, sever mental illness and murder. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    59 min

  2. 4 DAYS AGO · BONUS

    The Spooky Sleepover: The Mystery of the Green Children of Woolpit

    In this bonus episode, Nikki and Cheryl bring their festive spirits, talk about new glasses, and share Nikki's exciting new accessory. They also share a story about the mysterious Green Children of Woolpit, a legend that leaves more and more questions unanswered as time goes on. Who were these kids? Or maybe they are still there? Is there a rational explaination? And Chez is in panto "Oh no shes not" Oh YES SHE IS! Listen to find out what dates to go - and you might get to see the Queens there together! Last - was the Texas Chainsaw Massacre an act of self-sabotage or is the reason for this seriel killing much simplier? Don’t miss this spellbinding episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🕯️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    28 min

  3. 25 NOV

    The true story of England's darkest hour: The Pendle Witch Trial

    🧙‍♀️ Witches, Trials, and Secrets: The Pendle Witch Trials of 1612 🔮 Double, double toil and trouble! 🔥 Witches aren’t just for Halloween—they’re for life! This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are taking us back to 1612 to investigate the infamous Pendle Witch Trials. How did a common woman allegedly strike down a man with witchcraft? 🧙‍♀️ Why was King James I so obsessed with witches (and Catholics)? And can we really trust the testimonies of children? Get ready to uncover the dark secrets behind the Pendle witches and the fear that fueled one of England’s most notorious witch hunts. Don’t miss this spellbinding episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—stream now! 🕯️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    53 min

  4. 21 NOV · BONUS

    The Spooky Sleepover: Ghost Stories & Hauntings with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns

    Get ready for a ghoulishly good time! Cheryl dishes all the behind-the-scenes gossip from the Wicked London premiere—green carpet glam, star-studded moments, and why this might just be the best movie ever made. 🌟 Then, things get spine-chilling as Nikki and Cheryl team up with Hannah and Suzie from Ghost Huns to swap ghost stories and uncover eerie tales. From creepy hauntings and bleeding tombstones to a chilling appearance by Lady Gaga’s fave, Marina Abramović, this episode will have you sleeping with the lights on! 👻 Don’t miss out on the laughs, scares, and all the exclusive details. Tap Play now—if you dare! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

    29 min

  5. 18 NOV

    The sinister secrets of Ed Gein, the Butcher of Plainfield

    🔪 Unveiling Ed Gein: The Butcher of Plainfield & His Chilling Legacy 🩸 We hope you've not had a big breakfast because this episode is NOT for the squeamish or faint of heart. This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are turning back the clock to 1957 Plainfield, Wisconsin to meet the infamous Butcher of Plainfield—Ed Gein. 😱 Discover how this seemingly unassuming man’s gruesome crimes inspired iconic films like Alfred Hitchcock’s Psycho and The Texas Chainsaw Massacre. They’ll dive deep into Gein’s disturbing "mommy issues" and explore his twisted obsession with trying to bring the dead back to life. Can anyone match Ed Gein’s dark legacy? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they uncover the horrifying truth behind one of history’s most notorious killers. Don’t miss this chilling episode of Killers, Cults and Queens! 🎙️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic depictions of violence and murder and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    57 min

  6. 14 NOV · BONUS

    The Spooky Sleepover: Exploring Paranormal Stories with Kit and Rory from This Paranormal Life

    This week on The Spooky Sleepover, hosts Nikki and Chez welcome special guests Kit and Rory from the hit podcast This Paranormal Life. Join them as they unravel mysteries behind the legendary Somerton Man case, dive deep into the world of underwater UFOs (USOs), and uncover secrets about the real lost city of Akator. Listen for spine-chilling stories and fascinating paranormal theories with two of the most iconic voices in supernatural podcasting! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

    31 min

  7. 11 NOV

    The Somerton Man Mystery: Unraveling Australia's Greatest Cold Case

    🕵️‍♀️ Unraveling the Mystery of the Somerton Man: Who Was He? 🕵️‍♂️ Hello, Nikki and Cheryl's Detective Agency speaking, how can we direct your call today? This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl channel their inner detectives—donning their brat green uniforms—as they dive into one of the most baffling cold cases in history: the mysterious death of the Somerton Man. What really happened that fateful morning on Somerton Beach? 🤔 Why did investigators hire a taxidermist? And what’s the true meaning behind the cryptic phrase ‘Tamam Shud’? Join us as we investigate how a body went unidentified for decades and uncover the chilling twists in this unsolved case. Tune in to this gripping episode of Killers, Cults and Queens and help Nikki and Cheryl crack the case! 🕵️‍♀️🕵️‍♂️ This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains discussions of suicide, mental illness, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com. If you have been affected by any of the themes in this episode, please consider contacting the following resources: The Samaritans helpline: 116 123 Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200 Hope Not Hate: 020 7952 1181 Exit UK: 0800 999 1945 Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005 Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200 Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    1 hr

  8. 7 NOV · BONUS

    The Spooky Sleepover: Ariana Grande, Trump’s QAnon, and 1950s Lobotomobile Madness!

    It's Spooky Sleepover time! Join Nikki and Cheryl this week as they venture down the garden path straight into new and shocking rabbit holes. Find out if Ariana Grande 👸🏼 was spotted with Ethan Slater in Luton whilst filming Wicked, understand the real impact of Trump's QAnon 🇺🇸, and prepare to be utterly disgusted by the lobotomy craze of the 1950s... anyone call for the lobotomobile?! Brace yourself for the strange, the spooky, and the downright disturbing! Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

    27 min
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Cheryl and Nikki Druce are on a whistle stop tour of the weirdest corners of the universe. They’ll be stopping to learn about the craziest true crime cases in history, spooky paranormal activities, truly bonkers internet mythology, very convincing cults and much much more. So don't be a killer or join a cult... just be a Queen. For advertising opportunities on this podcast email: dax@global.com

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  • Creator
    Global
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2024
  • Episodes
    35
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Killers Cults & Queens - Nikki Druce & Luke Underwood
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    Killers, Cults and Queens

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