• Coming soon... Killers, Cults and Queens SEASON 2!
    Oct 7 2024

    WE'RE BACK DIVAS! We know, we know, it's been forever and a day... but how could we leave you hanging any longer? Nikki and Cheryl are officially back in action and ready to take you on a journey to the spookiest, scariest and downright weirdest corners of the world. From maniacal cult leaders (Jim Jones we're looking at you), stone cold killers, to absolute QUEEN behaviour, the girls are back and ready to roll. Listen to the first TWO episodes on the 14th of October, with new episodes every Monday AND brand new bonus episodes every single Thursday. We can't wait to see you again. Until then, don't be a killer or join a cult... say it with us now... just be a QUEEN! xxx

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    2 mins
  • Christmas Special, the bizarre case of the Love Has Won cult
    Dec 22 2022

    Ho ho ho! Christmas has come early thanks to Cheryl and Nikki Druce. High on the spirit of crimbo, they present an unreleased episode from season one… the pilot! So get in, we’re heading back 7 months to learn about the crazy Love Has Won cult. A tale of mother and father gods, colloidal silver and glitter covered desiccated corpses… what could be more festive than that… But who was mother god, and how did a potentially well intentioned community turn into a police raid that went viral? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect baby Nikki and Chez, tails of swingers hotels and a shocking discovery.

    This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse. This episode also comes with a trigger warning for those who are currently living with or recovering from an eating disorder. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl @cherylqueen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

    Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

    Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

    Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    Beat Eating Disorder Support Lines, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    Vice - Meet Mother God

    The INSANE story of the Love Has Won cult & Amy Carlson | DEEP DIVE

    Is It Legal to Mummify Your Cult Leader?

    Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God

    Love Has Won - Wikipedia

    Love Has Won - RationalWiki

    New Earth Healing Essentials

    Love Has Won: What was the cult led by Amy Carlson? | The Independent

    Love Has Won cult leader died from anorexia, substance abuse and colloidal silver use, autopsy report says

    Where Are the Members of Bizarre Cult Love Has Won Today?

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    49 mins
  • The freaky secrets of The Winchester Mystery House
    Dec 8 2022

    Nikki Druce and Cheryl Hole are wrapping up a whirlwind of a series by visiting one of the most haunted mansions in America… The Winchester Mystery house. After a wealthy wife became a widow, inheriting so much money that she became the richest woman in America, she was plunged into a deep depression. Desperate for answers, she visited a medium who told her that her entire life was cursed, and there was only one thing for it… she would have to travel across the states to build a mansion for the spirits that would haunt her until the day she died. But who was this woman, and what frightening secrets did the house eventually hold? Nikki and Cheryl are going to find out. Expect crazy construction, a suspect medium and a classic door to nowhere.

    Killers, Cults and Queens will return for Season 2 in the New Year! And keep your eyes peeled for a festive treat just around the corner!

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    Winchester Mystery House

    History - Winchester Mystery House

    Winchester Mystery House - Wikipedia

    The Terrifying True Story Of The Winchester Mystery House And The Troubled Heiress Who Built It

    14 Hauntings Facts about The Winchester Mansion

    Winchester: The True Story

    Return To The Horrifying Winchester Mansion

    Beyond the Ghost Stories of the Winchester Mystery House

    Take a look inside the famously creepy Winchester House, which has 160 rooms, staircases that lead to nowhere, and doors that open into walls

    The Winchester Mystery House

    The Truth About the Winchester Mystery House

    Interview Helen Mirren WINCHESTER

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    54 mins
  • The worst cult you’ve probably never heard of, The Ant Hill Kids
    Dec 1 2022

    Nikki Druce and Cheryl Hole are travelling to Canada to meet the WORST cult leader to have ever existed. After growing up in the stereotypical cult leader way (being told he was really smart and eventually dropping out of school), Roch Theriault spent his early 20s hell bent on creating a world for himself, one that he could control with all of his might… containing the most disturbing details Nikki and Cheryl have ever heard, they’re about to find that this ‘equalism’ community was not all that it seemed. Expect earth shattering revelations, horrific living conditions, and the story of one very very brave woman.

    This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse, including abuse against children and babies. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For those who would like to skip mentions of physical abuse, please skip the following time codes:

    30:30 - 34:19: Amputation

    33:00 - 35:00: Child abuse

    37:00 - 40:30: Severe physical abuse

    43:00 - 46:36: Severe physical abuse and amputation

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

    Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

    Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

    Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    Chilling insight into doomsday cult where members were forced to break their own legs

    Roch Theriault | Murderpedia, the encyclopedia of murderers

    Roch Thériault - Wikipedia

    The Most Disturbing Cult of All Time: The Ant Hill Kids

    THE ANT HILL KIDS: Break your legs with a sledgehammer or go to Hell - CVLT Nation.

    Cult Leader Roch Moïse Thériault - The Deadly Messiah Crime Documentary

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    54 mins
  • The chilling secrets of the Bermuda Triangle
    Nov 24 2022

    Grab your passport and pack your life jackets because Nikki Druce and Cheryl Hole are heading to the Atlantic Ocean to the deadly Bermuda Triangle. The location of dozens upon dozens of missing boats, planes and ships, the true story behind the mysterious disappearances are tough to nail down. Are wormholes caused by electrical fog behind the deaths? Could waterspouts be launching up from the sea and swallowing planes from out of the sky? Or maybe, just maybe, could a whole ancient civilisation be down there? Nikki and Cheryl are about to find out. Expect eerie tales that will make you scared of open water forever, a fair amount of ocean related puns, and a full circle moment thanks to our friends, the Aliens.

    This episode contains details of death and disappearances. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    The Strangest Disappearances In The Bermuda Triangle

    Bermuda Triangle: what happened to Flight 19? - BBC

    Top 5 Facts about the Bermuda Triangle

    Flight 19 - Wikipedia

    Bermuda Triangle: six conspiracy theories about the mystery | The Week UK

    Bermuda Triangle | Description, Location, Disappearances, & Facts | Britannica

    Top 7 Theories Behind the Mysterious Bermuda Triangle - 30A

    7 Chilling Conspiracy Theories About the Bermuda Triangle

    Bermuda Triangle - Wikipedia

    Bermuda - Wikipedia

    Newcomers' Guide: The Bermuda Triangle » Explorersweb

    Bermuda Triangle - Underater Area 51

    The Bermuda Triangle

    Flight DC-3 Disappearance in Bermuda Triangle

    Five of the most mysterious Bermuda Triangle disappearances | Sky

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    51 mins
  • The horrific sex cult inside NXIVM
    Nov 17 2022

    Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce are heading down a road they’ve never been before to the heinous sex cult Dominus Obsequious Sororium of NXIVM. Promoted as a self improvement community, NXIVM was an MLM of gargantuan proportions, allegedly giving advice to The Bronfman Sisters and even Richard Branson… but no one could have guessed the cruel underside ruled by sick leader Keith ‘Vanguard’ Raniere and Smallville actress Alison Mack. Who was Keith Reniere, and how did a self improvement company lead to the mutilation of almost a dozen women? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect modern day cult behaviour, a very confused Chez, and some SERIOUSLY messed up behaviour.

    This episode contains graphic details of violence, mental and physical abuse. This episode also comes with a trigger warning for those who are currently living with or recovering from an eating disorder. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Refuge domestic abuse helpline: 0808 2000 247 (live chat is also available at https://www.nationaldahelpline.org.uk/Contact-us *times apply)

    Safeline domestic abuse helpline: 01926 402 498

    Safeline national male survivor helpline: 0808 800 5005

    Sexual Assault Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    MLM Checker: www.isthisanmlm.com

    MLM Master List: www.mlmtruth.org

    Beat Eating Disorder Support Lines, England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland: https://www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk/get-information-and-support/get-help-for-myself/i-need-support-now/helplines/

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    NXIVM - Wikipedia

    NXIVM. What the Media Won't Report.

    The Rise & Fall of Allison Mack | Documentary

    The Lost Women of NXIVM: Rumors vs. Reality

    20/20 Apr 27 Part 1: Woman recalls being branded as part of joining secret society

    Escaping NXIVM: Behind the investigation of the alleged sex cult

    Catherine and India Oxenberg Recall NXIVM Experience & Recovery

    The Man Who Blew the Whistle On Alleged Sex Cult Inside NXIVM (HBO)

    Keith Raniere - Wikipedia

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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • The cursed hotel of H.H Holmes
    Nov 10 2022

    Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce are turning back the clock to travel to Chicago and learn about America’s most prolific serial killer H.H Holmes. The inspiration behind American Horror Story’s Hotel season, this wiley and manipulative killer started his dodgy and murderous ways way back as a young 20 something. After people went missing wherever he went, he decided to open up a horror hotel, filled with traps, rooms like something out of a Halloween house, and a body chute that went all the way to the basement… but how did a simple pharmacist go from helping people to doing the worst things imaginable to people? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect a very caffeinated Chez, and the kind of hotel that you can check out of, but never leave…

    This episode contains graphic details of violence, and murder, including violence against children. This episode also includes mentions of suicide and suicide notes. It is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    THE MURDER CASTLE! AMERICAS FIRST SERIAL KILLER- H.H. HOLMS

    H H HOLMES & THE MURDER CASTLE

    H. H. Holmes - The Most Horrific Serial Killer in US History?

    How They Were Caught: H.H. Holmes

    What's Inside HH Holmes Murder Castle

    America's Mysterious Murderer: H.H. Holmes

    Serial killer H.H. Holmes is hanged in Philadelphia - HISTORY.

    H. H. Holmes - Wikipedia

    H.H. Holmes - Childhood, Crimes & Facts - Biography.

    9 Things You Didn't Know About America's First Serial Killer, H.H. Holmes | Mental Floss

    Married to Murderer H.W Mudgett

    Victims - The Life of H. H. Holmes

    Alice Pitezel (1880-1894) - Find a Grave Memorial

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    58 mins
  • The haunted halls of the Eastern State Penitentiary
    Nov 3 2022

    Dust off your Ouija boards, because Cheryl Hole and Nikki Druce are holding a seance to contact the lost souls of Eastern State Penitentiary. Built in the early 1800s, the unique prison was designed to make it’s inmates find God and repent for their sins… that was until overcrowding and riots resulted in horrific torture and brutal killings. But how did a plan to help troubled souls atone turn into one of the most violent prisons in the USA? Cheryl and Nikki are going to find out. Expect lots of Father, Son and House of Gucci, learn where Cheryl and Nikki will haunt as ghosts, and prepare yourself for spooky scary skeletons.

    This episode contains graphic details of violence, torture, and murder, including mentions of suicide, and is not intended for all audiences. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

    For all things Killers, Cults and Queens, head over to @killerscultsqueens on Instagram. And follow Cheryl Hole @cherylholequeen 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: 116 123

    Confidential Emotional Support Line: 01708 765200

    Sane mental health line: 0300 304 7000

    The knowledge out there on this topic is vast, so if your interest is peaked by this episode please take a look at our sources:

    Notable Inmates | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

    Eastern State Penitentiary - Wikipedia

    Eastern State Penitentiary

    Eastern State Penitentiary: A Prison With a Past | History| Smithsonian Magazine

    The Captive Spirits Of Eastern State Penitentiary

    Exploring Eastern State: The world's first true penitentiary

    The Silent Hell of Eastern State Penitentiary

    Eastern State Penitentiary in 1929

    Orange is the New Black: The Prequel | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site.

    Charles Dickens on Solitary Confinement: "Immense Torture and Agony"

    Timeline | Eastern State Penitentiary Historic Site

    Willie Sutton - Wikipedia

    Eastern State Penitentiary, Philadelphia – Legends of America.

    Riot at Eastern State

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    56 mins