Killers, Cults and Queens

Nikki Druce & Cheryl The Queen
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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 2d ago

    What REALLY Happened After the Titanic Sank? | Titanic Part 3

    The Titanic sank on 15 April 1912 — but what happened after the ship disappeared beneath the Atlantic? In the final part of our Titanic series, Nikki and Cheryl go beyond the famous sinking to uncover what happened to the survivors, the dead, and the wreckage left behind. As survivors waited in freezing lifeboats, the RMS Carpathia raced towards them. But rescuing those who survived was only the beginning. Hundreds of people were still missing in the icy Atlantic, and recovery ships were sent back to search for the dead. In this episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, we get into the darker side of the Titanic disaster: the bodies recovered from the ocean, the difficult process of identifying victims, burials at sea, the aftermath for survivors, the investigations into why Titanic sank, and the safety changes that followed. We also look at some of the biggest Titanic questions and myths, including: ⚓ Why did Titanic's distress signal give the wrong location? ⚓ Why were so many Titanic lifeboats launched with empty seats? ⚓ What happened to the bodies left in the Atlantic? ⚓ How many Titanic victims were recovered? ⚓ What happened to J. Bruce Ismay after surviving? ⚓ What happened to Titanic's sister ship Britannic? ⚓ When was the Titanic wreck finally discovered? ⚓ What did the 1997 Titanic movie get right — and wrong? ⚓ And, of course… could Jack and Rose REALLY have both fitted on the door? The Titanic disaster killed more than 1,500 people and changed maritime safety forever. But the story didn't end when the ship sank. This is the final episode in our three-part Titanic series. Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early. And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑 COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 8th October- The Bedford - London 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/ 🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales. 👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.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 #Titanic #TitanicDisaster #TrueCrime #DarkHistory #History Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 5d ago

    The Spooky Sleepover: Murder, Misophonia & the Ice Cream Factory

    On this Spooky Sleepover, Cheryl starts off with a massive rant and the pair discuss the unspoken rules of podcasting. Cheryl’s Misophonia couldn’t take ANYMORE podcasters eating on the job! Nikki shows off her spooky new nails and the pair get deep into Spooky Season prep! The pair debrief on this week’s case on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and react to some listener comments for Part 3 and 4 of the case. Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has MORE updates on the case including a forensic analysis who worked on the case PLUS items purchased at a hardware store that could be evidence. Cheryl has one thing and one thing on her mind… PIZZA. And takes us down a lane of nostalgia with Pizza Hut buffets, birthday parties and the one thing we all loved doing the most… The ice cream factory. ENJOY DIVAS! 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 📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens 💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen 🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 6d ago

    Titanic: The Mistakes That Cost Hundreds of Lives | Pt 2

    🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUR Edinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options: https://cheerfulearful.co.uk The Titanic was supposed to be unsinkable. On the night of 14 April 1912, everything changed. In Part 2 of our Titanic series, Killers, Cults & Queens takes you inside the final hours of RMS Titanic — from the moment the iceberg was spotted to the devastating decisions that followed. Why were Titanic's lifeboats launched half empty? What did "women and children first" actually mean? Why did some passengers refuse to leave the ship? And how did so many people remain trapped on board as Titanic sank into the freezing Atlantic? As the ship takes on water, panic slowly spreads across the decks. Lifeboats disappear into the darkness, third-class passengers struggle to reach the upper decks, and Titanic begins her terrifying final descent. We'll follow the disaster minute by minute, including the iceberg collision, the evacuation, the lifeboats, the band playing as the ship sank, the treatment of third-class passengers, Titanic breaking apart and the final moments before the wreck disappeared beneath the Atlantic. This is the second part of our Titanic series. Watch Part 1 first for the story of how Titanic was built, why she was considered unsinkable and what happened during her maiden voyage. ⚠️ This episode contains discussions of death, disaster and mass casualty. 🎧 ABOUT KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENS Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce, Killers, Cults & Queens explores the strangest true crime cases, dark history, cults, paranormal mysteries and downright weird corners of the world. Subscribe for more true crime, historical disasters, dark history and fascinating real-life stories. 🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUR Edinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options: https://cheerfulearful.co.uk 💜 JOIN OUR PATREON Get ad-free episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens #Titanic #TitanicDisaster #TitanicSinking #TrueCrime #DarkHistory Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. Sep 28

    The REAL Story of the Titanic: Building the World's Most Famous Ship | Part 1

    The Titanic was the most luxurious ship in the world. But how did the supposedly unsinkable ship go from a floating palace to one of history's deadliest maritime disasters? And what REALLY happened before she ever hit the iceberg? In Part 1 of our Titanic series, Cheryl and Nikki explore the incredible true story of the RMS Titanic, from her construction in Belfast to her ill-fated maiden voyage in April 1912. Forget everything you think you know from the blockbuster movie. We're going back to the beginning to uncover the real history of the Titanic, the lives of the passengers, the extraordinary luxury on board, and the warning signs that came before the tragedy. In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, we investigate: 🚢 How the Titanic was built, and why White Star Line wanted to create the biggest and most luxurious passenger ship in the world. 💰 The staggering cost of building the Titanic, including what her construction would cost in today's money. ⚓ The horrific working conditions faced by the shipbuilders in Belfast, including the deaths and injuries that occurred before the Titanic even set sail. 🥂 What life was REALLY like on board the Titanic, from the extravagant first-class suites and heated swimming pool to the very different experiences of second and third-class passengers. 🛳️ The Titanic's famous maiden voyage, her journey from Belfast to Southampton, and the near-collision that happened before she had even properly left port. 🎬 What James Cameron's Titanic movie got right, what was dramatised, and the real stories of the people whose lives would be changed forever. From mechanical camels and luxury dining to the thousands of people who believed they were boarding the safest ship ever built, this is the story of the Titanic before disaster struck. This is Part 1 of our three-part Titanic series. Next time, we'll be heading into the freezing Atlantic to uncover the terrifying night the Titanic struck the iceberg, the lifeboat disaster, and the final hours of the ship of dreams. 💬 Did you watch Titanic in the cinema? Do you remember the Titanic magazine that let you build your own ship? Tell us in the comments! 🎧 ABOUT KILLERS, CULTS & QUEENS Hosted by Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce, Killers, Cults & Queens explores the strangest true crime cases, dark history, cults, paranormal mysteries and downright weird corners of the world. Subscribe for more true crime, historical disasters, dark history and fascinating real-life stories. 🎟️ SEE US LIVE ON TOUR Edinburgh, London and Brighton tickets, plus London livestream options: https://cheerful-earful.co.uk 💜 JOIN OUR PATREON Get ad-free episodes, early access and exclusive bonus content: https://www.patreon.com/killerscultsqueens ⚠️ This episode is intended for adults aged 18 and over and contains discussions of death, workplace fatalities and historical tragedy. #Titanic #TitanicHistory #TitanicDocumentary #DarkHistory #KillersCultsAndQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. Sep 25

    The Spooky Sleepover: JonBenét Updates, DVD’s, Naked Jacuzzi’s

    On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl spill the tea on their upcoming live shows and what to expect. Nikki tells all about her new(ish) portable DVD player that sounds like an aircraft and the pair reflect on the nostalgic DVDs and all their bonus bonanza.  The pair debrief on this week’s case on the murder of JonBenét Ramsey and react to some listener comments who have some thoughts on potential suspects that weren’t even a thought!  Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has an UPDATE on the case too as her rabbit hole is a further deep dive into John Mark Carr, one of the suspects in the the case, and who they were married too will blow your mind! Cheryl has been OBSESSED with Big Brother and the relaunch and takes a trip down memory lane on some absolute corkers of classic moments.  ENJOY DIVAS! 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 📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens 💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen 🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. Sep 24

    JonBenét Ramsey: Patsy, Burke & The Ransom Note | Unsolved Murder | PT 4

    COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 8th October- The Bedford - London (Livestream available if you can't make it in person) 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/ In the final episode of our four-part series on the unsolved murder of JonBenét Ramsey, we turn our attention to the Ramsey family themselves — Patsy, Burke and John — and examine the theories, evidence and unanswered questions that have kept this case in the public eye for almost 30 years. We revisit the controversial pineapple theory, the fibres found on the ransom note's duct tape, the disputed interpretation of the 911 call, the Ramsey family's decision to hire lawyers and private investigators, and the grand jury proceedings of 1999. We also discuss the DNA evidence that led to the Ramsey family being publicly cleared in 2008. Then we get into some of the strangest and most debated details of the case: the alleged photograph taken inside the Ramsey home on Christmas night, the handwriting comparison involving Patsy Ramsey and the infamous ransom note, and the theories surrounding Burke Ramsey and the torch found in the house. As always, we're separating documented evidence from speculation and looking at the theories that have developed around one of America's most notorious unsolved murders. At the centre of all the theories, documentaries and decades of speculation remains the same fact: JonBenét Ramsey was a six-year-old girl whose murder remains officially unsolved. This is Killers, Cults & Queens. ⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child and contains disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early. And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑 COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 8th October- The Bedford - London 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/ 🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales. 👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.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 #JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Sep 21

    Who Killed JonBenét Ramsey? The Suspects & Shocking Confessions | Part 3

    Who killed JonBenét Ramsey? In Part Three of our deep dive into one of the most notorious unsolved murder cases in modern history, Nikki and Cheryl examine the suspects, theories and bizarre confessions surrounding the murder of six-year-old JonBenét Ramsey. From the intruder theory and the strange circumstances surrounding the ransom note, to the people investigated by police and the suspects who later inserted themselves into the case, we look at some of the most widely discussed possibilities surrounding JonBenét's death. We examine the claims surrounding Gary Oliva, whose possession of images of JonBenét and later confession brought renewed attention to him, as well as John Mark Karr, who claimed he had murdered JonBenét before DNA evidence ultimately ruled him out. But the investigation eventually comes back to the Ramsey family themselves. We look at the questions surrounding John Ramsey's actions on the morning JonBenét was found, the contamination of the crime scene, the family's interviews with investigators and the various theories that have circulated about what may have happened inside the Ramsey home. And just when you think we're reaching the end of the case… we're not. This was supposed to be a three-part series. It has now become four. ⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child, sexual abuse and other disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised. Watch the full-length video episode on YouTube, or join our Patreon community for ad-free episodes a day early. And remember: don't be a killer or join a cult. Just be a queen. 👑 COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 8th October- The Bedford - London 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/ 🎧 Enjoy 2 New episodes of Killers, Cults & Queens every week plus one bonus ep — hit subscribe and join us for more true crime, cults, and creepy tales. 👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen and Nikki Druce. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email killerscultsqueens@gmail.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cheryldragqueen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon. For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email killerscultsqueens@gmail.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 #JonBenetRamsey #TrueCrime #KillersCultsQueens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Sep 18

    The Spooky Sleepover: Dopamine Hits & Nikki Hates Nando’s…

    On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki & Cheryl dive straight into it with their weekly updates. Cheryl has been chasing her shopping Dopamine high ever since she hit the shops with her sister & Nikki spills the beans on her solo trip to the Soho Theatre. The Queens give you all an update on the podcast too! In an audience request, the pair do one more blind ranking but this time… British Chain Restaurants. And let’s just say, Nikki’s ranking is definitely gonna leave you angry!  Diving down the rabbit hole this week, fresh off of the episode discourse, Nikki delves into the world of beauty pageants and tells us the top 10 weird and wonderful pageants from around the world. And Cheryl off the back of her shopping spree expresses her frustration of clothing sizing inconsistencies and why we have so many different clothing size guides around the world1 Its an extra long one today so… ENJOY DIVAS! 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 📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens 💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen 🕵️‍♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  • Creator
    Nikki Druce & Cheryl The Queen
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    210
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Killers Cults & Queens - Nikki Druce & Luke Underwood
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