📺 Rise and Fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker: Televangelism, Scandal, and a LGBTQIA+ Legacy 🌈

Cauliflower's fluffy and cabbages are green 🥦, but this week, we're diving deep into one of America's biggest televangelism scandals! Nikki and Cheryl explore the meteoric rise and shocking fall of Jim and Tammy Faye Bakker's Praise The Lord (PTL) Network ✝️. What began as a mission to spread the gospel worldwide unraveled into a notorious sex and financial fraud scandal that rocked American televangelism.

Join us as we uncover the details of the scandal, the groundbreaking event that made Tammy Faye Bakker an LGBTQIA+ icon—endorsed by none other than RuPaul 👑—and the shocking secrets behind the PTL empire. Did someone really get a facelift 💉 with PTL donations? Buckle up, because Nikki and Cheryl are ready to reveal it all! 🎙️🕵️‍♀️

🎙️ In this week’s Spooky Sleepover episode, Nikki and Cheryl are joined by the incredible Malia Miglino, aka the LA History Girl! From creepy Victorian tales to festive Santa Claus trivia, this episode is packed with macabre history, shocking true crime, and holiday cheer.

• Malia’s Creepy Adventures: Hear about her experiences in haunted spots like the Queen Mary and the infamous Cecil Hotel, plus the chilling history of LA’s occult ties.
• True Crime Spotlight: A deep dive into the tragic case of Jeremy and Jasmine, exploring the dark influence of MySpace and VampireFreaks.com on their horrific actions.
• Brothel Histories: Malia reveals her obsession with historic brothels and shares fascinating tales from the Dumas Brothel, America’s longest-running house of ill repute.
• Victorian Crime and Murder: Why women in the 19th century turned to desperate measures for freedom—and the lingering echoes of their stories today.
• Festive Trivia: Cheryl and the gang lighten the mood with fun facts about Santa Claus, including his connection to Coca-Cola, his lightning-fast sleigh, and his surprising role as the patron saint of sex workers.

🎄 Highlights of the Episode:

• A spirited discussion about the Victorian calendar riots of 1752.
• Malia’s take on why humans are fascinated with death and macabre history.
• Krampus, creepy Christmas creatures, and a very pagan holiday special.

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Tagline: "Stay spooky, stay festive, and don’t be a killer or join a cult—just be a festive queen!"

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 Hole @cherylholequeen and Nikki Druce @nikkimacabrelondon.

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💔 Heartbreak and Horror: The Tragic Case of Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke 🐺

Divas, we’re not going to lie—this week’s episode is a tough listen. It may be one of the most heartbreaking cases we've covered yet, so please be aware of that before diving in. Join Nikki and Cheryl as they investigate the chilling case of the infamous couple, Jasmine Richardson and Jeremy Steinke—the man who believed he was a werewolf. 🐺

How did a couple with such a significant age difference make such devastating decisions? What could Jasmine’s family have possibly done to deserve such a tragic fate? And do werewolves really exist?

Nikki and Chez are about to uncover the truth behind this heartbreaking story. Don’t miss this emotional episode of Killers, Cults and Queens—tune in now! 🎙️

This episode is not suitable for listeners under the age of 18. It contains graphic injury depictions, grooming, suicide, self harm, descriptions of murder and of the murder of a child. Listener discretion is strongly advised.

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 @nikkimacabrelondon.

Listen on Global Player for free. Download Global Player from the app store or go to globalplayer.com.

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The Samaritans helpline: 116 123

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