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Nikki Druce & Cheryl The QueenExplicit
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2022/08/24
Latest episode
2026/10/29
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35 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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KCQ Mini on Main! Jen Shah - Telemarketing Scam Lands Real Housewife in Prison
2026/10/29
In today's minisode we pick up with the woman who's "fighting for her life, not your approval" in part two of our deep dive on perhaps the most controversial criminal Real Housewives star - Jen Shah. You'll know by now that Cheryl and Nikki are addicted to the Real housewives of Salt Lake City and it's given them something to bond over. And one particular scandal made their jaws drop in unison - the criminal pursuits of Jen Shah.
She claims to be downtrodden and work harder than anyone else but when it was revealed that this may look more like a ponzi scheme, Jen's house of carefully curated cards came crashing 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.
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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens
💄 Follow Cheryl: @cheryldragqueen
🕵️♀️ Follow Nikki: @nikkimacabrelondon @macabrelondon
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KCQ Mini on Main! - The World Of Jen Shah - Real Housewife to Jailbird
2026/10/27
What's this? A patreon episode on main? Yes, that's right, it's time for a little treat.
Whilst Nikki and Cheryl are getting chapter two of the pod ready for you, enjoy an episode from our patreon mini eps. We'll be back next week as usual with a brand new case but for now, enjoy this bitesized chunk of KCQ...
If you you know Cheryl and Nikki, you know they have both bonded over The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City. Nikki had surgery and Cheryl got her hooked whilst she had nothing better to do and wow, what a drug! Don't worry, for this episode, we take you right there so you don't need any prior knowledge on the RHOSLC, we gotchu baby gorgeous. Part two is out Thursday and don't worry, the ride only gets wilder from here.
Enjoy! 👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen 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.
For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email [email protected]
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
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The Spooky Sleepover: Top of The Birthday Charts, Sleeper Trains & Sleeping at Bus Stops
2026/10/23
On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are back discussing their jam packed week. From Cheryl’s 33rd Birthday celebrations, to the Edinburgh Live show and all the backstage antics to Cheryl’s experience on the Caledonian Sleeper train from Edinburgh to London STRAIGHT after the show in a 25 hour round trip.
The pair debrief on the case of Borley Rectory and all its hauntings, the queens find out some Norwegian words that are similar to the case and one listener email sends auestions religious figures and ghosts.
Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has a PSA on drinking, safety and a tale of a bus stop that went wrong in Edinburgh and Cheryl is hitting the charts with all the number one songs on her birthday… and you will love the BANGER AFTER BANGER.
ENJOY DIVAS!
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
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Two Men, Two Lead Masks… And a Mystery That Still Makes NO SENSE
2026/10/22
Two men. Two mysterious lead masks. A remote Brazilian hillside. And a case so bizarre that it still has people asking one very big question: were they trying to contact aliens?
Welcome to Killers, Cults & Queens, where Cheryl and Nikki investigate one of the strangest unexplained deaths in true crime history: the infamous Lead Masks Case.
On 20 August 1966, an 18-year-old boy went looking for his lost kite on Vintém Hill in Niterói, Brazil. Instead, he stumbled across the bodies of two men lying side by side in the grass. They were dressed in suits and raincoats, with two unusual metal masks beside them. There were no obvious injuries, no clear signs of a struggle, and absolutely no straightforward explanation for what had happened.
The men were identified as Manuel Pereira da Cruz and Miguel José Viana, two TV repairmen who had travelled from their hometown on what they described as a work trip. But what were they really doing on that remote hillside?
As investigators examined their belongings, they uncovered cryptic handwritten instructions mentioning capsules, a specific time and location, and the instruction to await a signal while wearing masks. Unfortunately, delays meant that the post-mortem examinations provided few answers, and their deaths were eventually attributed to natural causes.
But this is where things get REALLY strange.
The men were reportedly involved in a group known as scientific spiritualists, who explored the possibility of communicating with spirits and otherworldly beings. There were also reports of strange lights and a mysterious object in the sky around the time of their deaths. Add in an earlier death involving another lead mask, and suddenly the theories become even more unsettling.
Were Manuel and Miguel attempting a dangerous experiment? Did they take their own lives as part of a bizarre spiritual ritual? Or were they genuinely trying to make contact with extraterrestrial beings?
More than six decades later, the Lead Masks Case remains unexplained, and the truth behind those strange masks may never be known.
Join Cheryl and Nikki as they unpack the evidence, explore the theories, and try to make sense of one of the most baffling mysteries in the worlds of true crime, UFO sightings and the paranormal.
👽 What do YOU think happened to the men on Vintém Hill? Were they attempting to contact aliens, or is there a more earthly explanation? Let us know your theories in the comments!
👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen 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.
For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email [email protected]
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
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The Spooky Sleepover: Creative Slumps, ADHD Bumps, & Hater Chumps, With Robin Ince
2026/10/19
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Have you ever wondered what a slightly cultured version of The Spooky Sleepover would be? Well, we've finally managed it because this one has poetry by the wonderful Robin Ince. We loved this chat, things get a bit vulnerable and at times, a bit emotional tbh!! Robin tells us a few of his favourite poems he's written, Cheryl and Nikki discuss forgotten creative pursuits and how pesky capitalism sneaking into everything ruins it all for everyone.
This is a fun unhinged chat which goes in a multitude of directions as you may expect from this lot....
Enjoy!
🎧 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
Last stop - Brighton 28th October - tickets: https://cheerfulearful.co.uk
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Borley Rectory Part 2: The Most Haunted House in England? | FT Robin Ince
2026/10/15
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Was Borley Rectory really the most haunted house in England, or was something far more human going on behind its terrifying reputation? 👻
In Part Two of our deep dive into the infamous Borley Rectory haunting, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by special guest Robin Ince to explore the chilling reports, strange discoveries and controversial investigations that helped turn this Essex mansion into one of the most notorious haunted houses in paranormal history.
From unexplained voices and poltergeist activity to a mysterious human skull hidden in a cupboard, the stories surrounding Borley Rectory only get stranger. But as the hauntings escalate, questions begin to emerge about whether everything was quite as supernatural as it seemed.
When Reverend Guy Smith and his wife begin experiencing increasingly disturbing phenomena, they turn to paranormal investigators for help. Enter Harry Price, the famous ghost hunter whose investigations would make Borley Rectory internationally infamous — but whose methods and evidence would later attract serious scepticism.
And that's only the beginning. We explore the terrifying reports surrounding Reverend Lionel Foyster and his family, including objects flying through the air, messages appearing on walls and an apparent attempt to exorcise the house. But when a scandal involving the Reverend's wife comes to light, the credibility of the haunting is thrown into question.
Then comes the fire that destroyed Borley Rectory in 1939. Was it an accident, insurance fraud, or something more sinister? And what did Harry Price discover when he returned to investigate the ruins?
We also look at the famous legend of the ghostly nun, the claims surrounding a woman's skeleton found beneath the burned-out house, and the researchers who questioned whether the stories of Borley's supernatural past could be trusted at all.
Even though the rectory is long gone, reports of strange activity at the site continue. So was Borley Rectory genuinely haunted, or did folklore, suggestion and deliberate deception help create Britain's most famous haunted house?
Join Killers, Cults & Queens for the second part of this spooky deep dive into Borley Rectory, paranormal investigations, ghost stories and one of England's most controversial hauntings.
👑 Hosted by Cheryl The Queen 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.
For sponsorship, press or collaboration enquiries please email [email protected]
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
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Borley Rectory: The Most Haunted House in England? | Robin Ince | Part 1
2026/10/12
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👻 Is Borley Rectory really the most haunted house in England? Or is there a darker explanation behind one of Britain's most famous paranormal mysteries?
This week on Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by comedian, writer and horror enthusiast Robin Ince to investigate the chilling history of Borley Rectory — the infamous Essex house that became synonymous with ghost sightings, unexplained noises and terrifying tales of the supernatural which need to be heard to be believed.
Built beside an ancient church in the small Essex hamlet of Borley, this imposing Victorian rectory was reportedly plagued by paranormal activity for decades. From mysterious footsteps and unexplained knocking to a ghostly nun seen wandering the grounds, the stories surrounding this house have fascinated ghost hunters and paranormal investigators for generations.
But how did Borley Rectory earn its reputation as England's most haunted house? How did the ghosts supposedly come to haunt it, and why are people still fascinated by it all these decades later.
We begin by travelling back through the history of Borley, exploring its ancient church, its connection to the Tudor period and the construction of the enormous rectory itself. We meet the Bull family, who moved into the house in the nineteenth century, and discover how reports of strange happenings began to emerge.
One of the most disturbing legends concerns a spectral nun, reportedly seen by members of the Bull family and others in the area. According to the story, this mysterious figure was connected to a tragic tale of forbidden love, a murdered monk and a nun allegedly walled up alive.
And that's just the beginning.
Was something genuinely supernatural happening inside this house, or was there another explanation?
Expect haunted-house history, Victorian ghost stories, creepy folklore, paranormal encounters and plenty of dark humour along the way.
So light a candle, settle in and join us as we open the door to one of the most notorious haunted houses in British history.
This is Part One of our Borley Rectory investigation. The story continues in Part Two - out Thursday.
If you love true crime, haunted places, British ghost stories, paranormal investigations, creepy history and the unexplained, make sure you subscribe to Killers, Cults & Queens for more dark and deliciously weird stories.
#BorleyRectory #HauntedHouse #GhostStories #Paranormal #KillersCultsAndQueens
🎧 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 and Brighton tickets:
https://cheerfulearful.co.uk
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The Spooky Sleepover: What Happened to Christa Pike?
2026/10/09
On this Spooky Sleepover, the pair debrief on their weekend at Crime Con, spill the tea on their upcoming live shows and Nikki tells all about the Haunt at Thorpe Parks Horror Night that ended up in a trip to the medical bay.
Nikki and Cheryl debrief on the Titanic case and one listener email sends the queens down the potential conspiracy theories route.
CONTENT WARNING FOR THE RABBIT HOLES: Diving down the rabbit hole this week, Nikki has a deep dive into the Christa Pike case with discussions of her time on death row, her lethal injection gone wrong and updates on her after the case. There are frank discussions about death row, the crimes she committed and the lethal injection so please proceed with caution.
And to lighten things, Cheryl tells all about the nostalgic Late 2000’s/Early 2010 YouTube videos we used to be obsessed with and how she's passing hem on to the younger generation. But be careful, these will probably end up stuck in YOUR HEAD too!!
ENJOY DIVAS!
COME AND SEE US ON TOUR THIS OCTOBER! 15th October - The Monkey Barrel - Edinburgh 28th October - Komedia - Brighton https://www.cheerfulearful.co.uk/
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
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The Twisted Love Triangle That Ended in Murder - Dolly & Otto
2026/10/08
Imagine discovering that your wife has been secretly keeping her lover in the attic… for FOUR YEARS.
In this episode of Killers, Cults & Queens, Nikki and Cheryl head back to the 1920s for one of the strangest true crime stories we've ever covered: the bizarre case of Dolly Oesterreich and Otto Sanhuber.
In 1922, Fred Oesterreich was shot dead inside his Los Angeles home. His wife Dolly was discovered locked inside a pantry, apparently the terrified victim of a robbery gone wrong. But there was one problem: the evidence didn't quite add up.
Because hidden above their heads was Dolly's secret lover, Otto Sanhuber — a young man who had been secretly living in the couple's attic for years.
Otto had originally met Dolly while working at her husband's factory, and their relationship soon developed into a bizarre secret arrangement. After Fred discovered their affair, Otto was fired… but Dolly wasn't prepared to let him go. Instead, she found a way to keep him close — by hiding him in the attic.
For years, Otto lived in secret above Fred's head, helping Dolly around the house, writing pulp fiction and waiting for the opportunity to escape his strange double life.
Then Fred was murdered.
What followed was a bizarre investigation involving a missing gold watch, suspicious lovers, discarded guns, a hidden man in an attic and a conspiracy that remained secret for years.
This is the true story of the man in the attic, one of the strangest forgotten murder cases of the 20th century.
⚠️ This episode contains discussions of murder, domestic abuse, sexual exploitation and coercive relationships.
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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
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What REALLY Happened After the Titanic Sank? | Titanic Part 3
2026/10/05
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 [email protected] 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 [email protected]
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
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The Spooky Sleepover: Murder, Misophonia & the Ice Cream Factory
2026/10/02
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 [email protected] or DM us on Instagram @killerscultsqueens.
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📺 Watch us on YouTube: youtube.com/@KillersCultsQueens
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Titanic: The Mistakes That Cost Hundreds of Lives | Pt 2
2026/10/01
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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
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The REAL Story of the Titanic: Building the World's Most Famous Ship | Part 1
2026/09/28
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
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The Spooky Sleepover: JonBenét Updates, DVD’s, Naked Jacuzzi’s
2026/09/25
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!
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JonBenét Ramsey: Patsy, Burke & The Ransom Note | Unsolved Murder | PT 4
2026/09/24
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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.
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⚠️ This episode discusses the murder of a child and contains disturbing subject matter. Listener discretion is advised.
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I love you guys so much!!! Keep up the great work. Everyone should listen or watch your podcast!! I love the cases you do.
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I found you through way of knowing Cheryl from DragRace and I’ve just come to love the show and Nikki too. Nikki & Cheryl’s delivery makes it like hav...
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I sincerely loved you both. Your take on true crime with a bit of humor and sass made you stand apart. I will miss you. Thank you for the content you ...
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i feel like we're all besties 🫶
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The two of them have a wonderful, honest rapport - funny and compassionate. Great to listen to.I miss them and hope they do more shows.
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