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PODCAST

Killers, Cults and Queens

Nikki Druce & Cheryl The Queen

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.

true crime documentary

All Episodes

37:53

How did Rasputin really die?

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2025/06/05

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of the wild, weird, and woefully chaotic life of Rasputin - monk, mystic, and master manipulator of Russian high society. What did Rasputin get up to next? Let’s just say... the debauchery is only getting started. Get ready for scandal, seduction, and some seriously unhinged history.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

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42:50

Who was the real man behind the legend of Rasputin?

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2025/06/02

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl don their finery to meet the Tsar and Tsarina of Russia... and their trusty spiritual sidekick Rasputin. Who was the real man behind the lorded healer? Did Rasputin actually have special powers? And how was he part of the downfall of the last Imperial Family? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.This episode includes mention of and discussion of sexual violence and may not be suitable for all listeners.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit

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25:15

The Spooky Sleepover: Would you survive the gibbet?

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2025/05/30

On this week’s bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, hosts Nikki and Cheryl dive back into the mysterious depths of the Pacific Ocean to explore the lasting impact of the Indy effect. There’s also a major update about Rosie the Shark — but it’s not what you might expect. Curious about what’s happened to this iconic preserved shark? We’ve got the full story. As always, expect plenty of wild tangents as the team ventures down some unexpected rabbit holes, including the controversial Red Pill

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51:01

How many crew members of the USS Indianapolis were...

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2025/05/29

Nikki and Cheryl are back with part 2 of what really happened to the crew of the USS Indianapolis. And this is your warning... if you don't like sharks, get off the ride now, because things are about to get choppy. LITERALLY. Join Nikki and Chez as they imagine themselves in the great open ocean with thousands of blood hungry sharks, just waiting to take a nibble. Would you survive?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us

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50:26

What really happened to the cursed crew of the USS...

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2025/05/26

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl get their sea legs on as they investigate what really happened to the cursed crew of the American naval ship the USS Indianapolis (or the Indy, as we like to call her). How much of her WW2 history does Cheryl remember from school? How could such a MASSIVE ship be downed? And what was waiting for them in the water? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email

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22:21

The Spooky Sleepover: Do feral cats live in Disneyland?!

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2025/05/23

This week on The Spooky Sleepover Nikki and Cheryl hear YOUR thoughts on the Meredith Kercher case. Was Amanda Knox targeted by the Italian police because she was American? Do the Italian police have a history of accusing the wrong suspect? All that plus Nikki takes us on a cat lovers Disney dream and Cheryl has her first old lady rant... you don't know how good you kids have it, I tell you!Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch,

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52:12

Did the Italian police fail Meredith Kercher?

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2025/05/22

Nikki and Cheryl are back with Part 2 of their deep dive into the case that launched the infamous "Foxy Noxy" moniker — the brutal, heartbreaking murder of Meredith Kercher. This episode unpacks the tangled DNA evidence, the chaotic crime scene, and why Amanda and Raffaele couldn’t simply walk away.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

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39:40

Why did the world turn on Amanda Knox?

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2025/05/19

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl delve into one of the most tragic and controversial true crime cases of the 21st century: the murder of British student Meredith Kercher in Perugia, Italy. Who was Meredith Kercher? Why has her story so often been overshadowed by the media spotlight on Amanda Knox and Raffaele Sollecito? And what really happened on the night of November 1, 2007, at Villa della Pergola?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email

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36:30

How was the Iceman serial killer finally caught?

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2025/05/15

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their deep dive into one of the most cold-blooded contract killers in history, Richard Kuklinski, a.k.a. The Iceman. How did a mob hitman become one of America’s most prolific serial killers? Why did he turn on his closest allies? And was he really telling the truth about all those chilling confessions or just spinning lies? The twists keep coming, and Nikki and Cheryl are ready to uncover the truth.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from

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38:46

Was the Iceman the world's most prolific serial killer?

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2025/05/12

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to New Jersey to dig into the chilling legend of the Iceman, America’s most prolific serial killer… or was he? Who was the man behind the myth? When did his dark descent into murder begin? And what kind of killer leaves their victims in caves… for the rats? Join Nikki and Chez as they peel back the layers of one of the most cold-blooded cases in true crime history.This episode contains references and description of child abuse, and is not

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35:44

The Spooky Sleepover: Could a fart KILL you?!

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2025/05/09

On this week's episode we take a deeper dive into our latest case... and it gets personal. Nikki opens up about why this episode hit her so hard, while Cheryl reflects on what it was like covering a crime so close to home. And we ask the haunting question: did Virginia McCullough ever truly love her parents? Plus, in this week’s Rabbit Holes of the Week, we spiral into a megalohydrothalassophobia-induced nightmare, scandalous secrets from Met Galas past (we’re looking at you, Sarah Jessica Parker),

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39:01

How did Virginia McCullough get away with murder?

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2025/05/08

Nikki and Cheryl return for Part 2 of their gripping true crime investigation into the shocking murders of John and Lois McCullough in Great Baddow, Essex. How did Virginia McCullough successfully impersonate the dead? What are the devastating consequences of a gambling addiction? And how did she manage to get away with murder for four years? Join Nikki and Cheryl as they unravel the truth behind one of Essex’s most disturbing murder cases.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear

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34:54

What drove Virginia McCullough to murder her parents?

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2025/05/05

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head to Essex to uncover the chilling story of Virginia McCullough, the woman who murdered her own parents. It's a heavy one, so please take care while listening. Who was Virginia McCullough, and how did she manage to hide a web of fraud and theft for years? And what could have driven her to kill Lois and John, the very people who raised her? Join us as we peel back the layers of a case that proves the darkest secrets often hide behind the

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25:39

The Spooky Sleepover: Cheryl exposed by anonymous...

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2025/05/02

It's Spooky Sleepover day! This week on the bonus episode the gang reflect on this week's unbelievable case, the story of the Heaven's Gate cult. Plus, in their Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get personal and outrageous—do we really need to walk 10,000 steps a day, or is it a myth? Did a drag queen steal the Crown Jewels? And who is the anonymous emailer that exposed Cheryl?Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us

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51:00

Did Heaven’s Gate Really Predict the End?

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2025/05/01

Nikki and Cheryl are back for Part 2 of this chilling deep dive into Heaven’s Gate. What really happened to Do, Ti, and their followers? Did Y2K cyberbullying push the cult to its doomsday end? What would a Heaven’s Gate TV show have looked like? And did they actually predict the end of the world? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow

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51:52

Was Heaven’s Gate the Deadliest UFO Cult in History?

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2025/04/28

This week on Killers, Cults and Queens Nikki and Cheryl go back to their millennial roots to learn about the deadliest UFO cult in history. Who were the real figures behind Ti and Do? Were the cult members brainwashed, or willing participants? And what would become of Ti and Do's kingdom? Join us as we uncover the shocking truth behind this infamous mass suicide, the beliefs that led to it, and the dark legacy it left behind.Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email

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30:03

The Spooky Sleepover: Is the next Pope going to a...

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2025/04/25

This week on The Spooky Sleepover, the special bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, Nikki, Cheryl and the gang dive back into the dramatic downfall of Ruby Franke, Jodi Hildebrandt and the now-infamous YouTube channel 8 Passengers. But that’s not all! In Rabbit Holes of the Week, things get wild with a potentially catastrophic shipwreck lurking in the Thames, Lola Young’s rocky moment on the Coachella stage, and the question no one saw coming... could the next Pope be from Liverpool!? Got a

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49:40

Did Jodi Hildebrandt Brainwash Ruby Franke?

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2025/04/24

Nikki and Cheryl are back to uncover the result of the toxic and manipulative relationship between Jodie Hildebrandt and Ruby Franke in part two of their double episode special of the downfall of 8 Passengers. How did a family vlogger become a criminal? Was Jodi Hildebrandt truly possessed by the devil? And will Ruby Franke ever be free? Nikki and Cheryl find out. Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens

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45:52

What really happened to Ruby Franke and 8 Passengers?

Killers, Cults and Queens ·

2025/04/21

This week Cheryl and Nikki head down the YouTube rabbit hole that is Ruby Franke and the downfall of 8 Passengers for part 1 of our 2 part series. How did a Mormon family vlogging channel go so wrong? What actually is Mormonism? And what did Jody Hildebrant's life coaching business Connexions have to do with it? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out... Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit hole? We want to hear from YOU! Email queens@global.com to get in touch, or DM us @killerscultsqueens on

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29:43

The Spooky Sleepover: How would you die in space?

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2025/04/18

On this week's bonus episode of Killers, Cults and Queens, the team have one thing on their minds... women in STEM! After Katy Perry, Gayle King and Lauren Sanchez went to space (with a small s), Alex treats the gang to a whirlwind tour of interplanetary death... nice! PLUS, Nikki and Cheryl hear your thoughts on the Donner-Reed Party disaster, investigate the Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, the true origins of Fanta, and ask... what lengths would you go to to survive? Got a theory? Been lost in a rabbit

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