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Killers, Cults and Queens

Nikki Druce & Cheryl The Queen
True Crime
Cannibalism
Heaven's Gate
Virginia Mccullough
Survival
War Of the Worlds
Titanic
World War II
Jonbenét Ramsey
Order Of the Solar Temple
Mckamey Manor
Ghostwatch
Serial Killers
Dyatlov Pass Incident
Richard Kuklinski
USS Indianapolis
Donner Party
Child Abuse
Cults
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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.

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Latest Episodes

On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl catch up on their weekly antics. Cheryl has had a bit more downtime to enjoy herself before the chaos of December and has found herself causing chaos of her own… IN THE SIMS! Nikki has an update on her new f... more

Was Ashley Flynn murdered by a mysterious intruder, or was the killer hiding in plain sight?

In Part Two of this heartbreaking case, we return to Tipp City, Ohio, as investigators begin uncovering evidence that turns the entire story on its head. Ca... more

A husband wakes in the middle of the night to discover his wife has been shot dead in their bed. He tells police an intruder has broken into their home, fired two shots and disappeared into the darkness. But there's just one problem: the evidence doe... more

On this Spooky Sleepover, Nikki and Cheryl are kick off the start of November with a swift goodbye to the spooky season and are already in the Christmas spirit! The pair chat all things about Cheryl’s upcoming pantomime season in London, they discuss... more

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Recent Guests

Robin Ince
Comedian and poet who performs and writes poetry
Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: Creative Slumps, ADHD Bumps, & Hater Chumps, With Robin Ince
Daisy Maskell
Broadcaster, documentary maker, producer, director, and podcaster
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Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: Disney Bells, Phantom Tails & 1 Star Reviews with Daisy Maskell
Stephen Volk
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Episode: Stephen Volk on Ghostwatch, Panic & the Legacy of the Show That Shook Britain
Fenton Bailey
Co-founder of World of Wonder and Producer
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Episode: FROM THE VAULT: Fenton Bailey chats Tammy Faye, Drag Con and how Drag Race Changed The World (and Cheryl) Forever!
Taylor Glenn
Co-host of Drunk Women Solving Crime
Drunk Women Solving Crime
Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: Eating Maggot Cheese with Drunk Women Solving Crime
Hannah George
Co-host of Drunk Women Solving Crime
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Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: Eating Maggot Cheese with Drunk Women Solving Crime
Tia Kofi
A drag artist known for her participation in Drag Race
Episode: FROM THE VAULT: The Spooky Sleepover with Tia Kofi
Eleanor Neale
True crime YouTuber and podcaster
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Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: LIVE at CrimeCon UK 2025 with Eleanor Neale
Jed Shepherd
Horror filmmaker and writer known for the film Host
Episode: The Spooky Sleepover: Can you manifest a ghost?

Hosts

Nikki Druce
Host of Killers, Cults and Queens
Cheryl
Co-host of Killers, Cults and Queens

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Love you

    I love you guys so much!!! Keep up the great work. Everyone should listen or watch your podcast!! I love the cases you do.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Neishka ost
    United Statesa month ago
  • Love🩷

    Adore you both! Please come to America on your next tour!🩷

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    djeasysneeze
    United States2 months ago
  • So much fun

    I love this podcast and am so happy that you are doing so regularly

    It always makes me laugh and the energy between you is so well matched ❤️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    kleodora69
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Fab-U-Lou’s

    I have been listening to these gals since season one. I loved Cheryl from Drag race so I had to listen, when it came up in my browser. I fell in love with Nikki as I listened also. These gals can take the scary or macabre and make it seem fine. Plus, as a yank I just enjoy the accent so very much.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Lil_flash
    United States6 months ago
  • My all time favorite podcast 💕

    I‘ve been listening to KCQ since day 1 and it’s been my absolute comfort podcast from the get go! I just love the variety of topics Nikki & Cheryl cover and they are absolutely spoiling us with the amount of content they are delivering. I work from home most of the time and ALWAYS have KCQ playing while working, to the point that I‘ve probably already listened to each episode at least 15 times 😂 Nikki & Chez manage to make you feel like you’re hanging out with friends for a catch up and are al... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ramonart
    Germany6 months ago

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A supportive community vibe with strong host chemistry.
Genuine, funny and well-researched; hosts feel like friends.
Consistently engaging with a mix of intrigue and warmth.

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Apple Podcasts
#83
United Kingdom/True Crime
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#170
South Korea/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#200
Ireland/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#203
Philippines/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#206
Hong Kong/True Crime
Apple Podcasts
#209
South Africa/True Crime

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

The Spooky Sleepover: What REALLY Happened to Goldie Hawn on Set?!
Q: Do you think Jen gave Heather the black eye?
They discuss the suspicious circumstances and Heather's later claim, but say the available information does not resolve what happened.
The Spooky Sleepover: What REALLY Happened to Goldie Hawn on Set?!
Q: How far do you think Jen would have pushed things if she continued to get away with it?
The hosts think Shah would have kept seeking money and extending the fraud until she was caught, potentially creating more victims.
The Spooky Sleepover: Creative Slumps, ADHD Bumps, & Hater Chumps, With Robin Ince
Q: When you're coming up with creative things, there's always the incentive to monetize these things. And I think that's the society that we live in, is that it's very capitalist, so therefore, I really love miniatures, and I love making miniatures, and I don't ever get time to do it, but it is one of my favourite things in the world.
Ince says creative activity can become distorted when people treat it as work or change it to sell more. He makes things because he needs to create, and values work that is not designed to make money.
The Spooky Sleepover: Creative Slumps, ADHD Bumps, & Hater Chumps, With Robin Ince
Q: How do these poems come to you? Is it just in an instant you have to write or does it manifest?
Ince says poems often arrive while he is wandering or visiting places, and that learning about his neurodivergence helped reduce the self-critical voice that once made creating harder.
The Spooky Sleepover: Top of The Birthday Charts, Sleeper Trains & Sleeping at Bus Stops
Q: Why do you think so many hauntings seem to involve religious figures?
Cheryl suggests that religious figures' authority and distinctive, flowing clothing can make them seem frightening or ghostlike. Nikki proposes that media and cultural ideas about religion's long history may shape the association between old spirits and religious figures.

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Two hosts deliver a playful, riff-heavy chat show that blends true crime, paranormal lore, cult history, and quirky pop culture rabbit holes with personal anecdotes and light-hearted banter. Episodes frequently pivot between case deep-dives (from classic murders to notorious cults) and humorous tangents (travel, food, nostalgia, and audience prompts), all delivered with warmth, sass, and a sense of community. Notable strengths include strong host chemistry, accessible research-backed storytelling, and a knack for turning heavy topics into engaging, bingeable conversations. The format often features spontaneous humor, audience engagement, and occasional live-tour or bonus-content teases that suggest ongoing growth and audience investment.

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4. Fenton Bailey
5. Taylor Glenn
6. Hannah George
7. Tia Kofi
8. Eleanor Neale

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