Killer Queens: A True Crime Podcast

When child influencers try to escape the spotlight, not everyone lets them walk away quietly. In Episode 3 of Bad Influence, Tiffany lashes out at kids who leave her “Squad,” but a shocking lawsuit soon exposes something much bigger—sparking an FBI investigation. We dig into the dangers of kidfluencing, how young creators can be exploited for profit, and what it will really take to protect children in the influencer industry. Trigger Warnings: Child exploitation, online abuse, lawsuits involving minors. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Lola Blankets: Get 35% off your entire order at Lolablankets.com by using code QUEENS at checkout.  Experience the world’s #1 blanket with Lola Blankets. Hungryroot: Go to Hungryroot.com/queens and use code queens to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When a teenage influencer sparks an online crush, the line between fan and follower blurs—and the fallout turns dark. In Episode 2 of Bad Influence, we dive into the story of Piper Rockelle’s fanbase, the parasocial relationships that formed around her, and how social media culture can turn a harmless hashtag into a breeding ground for manipulation, exploitation, and obsession. From devoted fans to overstepping boundaries, we explore the dangers of influencer culture when young creators are at the center of it all. Trigger Warnings: Discussion of grooming, online exploitation, and predatory behavior. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Sign up for HelloFresh at http://hellofresh.com/QUEENS10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. GhostBed: Go to GhostBed.com/queens and use promo code QUEENS for an extra 25% off their already-reduced prices. goPure: Get 25% Off @goPure with code QUEENS at https://www.gopurebeauty.com/queens #goPurepod  Chewy: Save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to chewy.com/queens.  © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

If you’ve caught our latest socials, you already know — we’re stepping into a new era and giving the show a glow-up! 🎉 Killer Queens will always hold a special place in our hearts, but without Tori, things are different. Instead of trying to make it what it was, we’re embracing what it is — and renaming the show This Feels Criminal. ✅ What’s changing? New name, colors, and logo A little more variety: still true crime, but mixing in cults, conspiracies, scams, and more A lighter balance — murder will still be here, just not every week ❌ What’s NOT changing? Your Patreon benefits — all episodes, all access, same as always Our heart for victims and telling these stories with compassion Our humor, curiosity, and hanging-out-with-your-friends vibe Honestly? Constant murder coverage was getting heavy, especially as my kids get older. I want to keep loving what we do and keep you loving it too — so this shift will help us all breathe a little easier. Thanks for being here, for supporting us, and for coming along for this next chapter. We can’t wait for you to see what’s next. LYLAS, Tyrella + Nikita 💖 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do you get when you mix a YouTube-famous 10-year-old, an overbearing stage mom, and millions of views? You get Piper Rockelle, The Squad, and the chaos of Bad Influence: The Dark Side of Kidfluencing—Netflix’s docuseries that exposes the disturbing reality behind viral childhood fame. In this episode, we’re diving into Episode 1: #Momager, where we meet Tiffany Smith, Piper’s momager-slash-mastermind, who built an influencer empire—and may have shattered a few childhoods along the way. We’re talking: Pageant moms turned power-hungry content creators Kids filming until 2 a.m. for “exposure” Puppet dogs used to emotionally manipulate children (yep, you read that right) Early signs of toxic control that set the tone for everything that followed If you thought slime videos and prank wars were harmless, think again. 🎧 Don’t forget to rate, review, and follow—and check out our YouTube for more true crime breakdowns that’ll leave you yelling at your phone. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/queens #rulapod Hungryroot: Go to hungryroot.com/queens and use code queens for 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life.  Goodr: Go to goodr.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for free shipping! © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A real-life maritime mystery meets true crime tragedy in this jaw-dropping case that rocked the Northeast. In 2016, Nathan Carman was rescued from a life raft after a supposed boating accident that left his mother, Linda, missing at sea. But behind the headlines of survival was a far more sinister story—a wealthy family, a cold case grandfather’s murder, suspicious inheritance battles, and a twisted trail of lies. From the unsolved 2013 shooting death of Nathan’s grandfather, real estate mogul John Chakalos, to the eerie circumstances surrounding the fishing trip that ended in Linda’s disappearance, this case left investigators—and the public—wondering: Was Nathan Carman the unluckiest man alive… or a calculating killer? We’ll dive deep into the family dynamics, forensic evidence, and courtroom drama—including the insurance fraud, the Slayer Rule petition, and Nathan’s shocking death behind bars before trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join us as we dive deep into Netflix’s new documentary, Titan: The OceanGate Submersible Disaster — the true story behind the 2023 implosion that left five passengers dead and the entire world watching. We’re breaking down the sub’s flawed tech, ignored safety warnings, and the billionaire bravado that led to catastrophe. Featuring:• Who was on board the Titan submersible• The final dive timeline — and what went wrong• Stockton Rush’s ego and the carbon-fiber gamble• Acoustic pings, fiber cracks, and Dive 80's “pop”• Our “You couldn’t pay me to do this even if…” segment 😅• What Netflix got right — and what they left out This is Fatal Innovation at its worst: when cutting corners meets crushing pressure. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Remi: Go to shopremi.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS at checkout for 50% off. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bonus Episode: Meet Nikita! In this special bonus episode from our TTTTY series (Time to Talk to You), we’re flipping the script and putting new co-host Nikita in the hot seat! From her first impressions of Tyrella to her most toxic traits, we're asking all the questions you didn't know you needed answers to. Get to know the hilarious, self proclaimed delusional, true crime-obsessed gal pal who's joined Killer Queens as our newest voice. It's awkward, it's unfiltered, and it's basically a friendship speed run. 🎧 Whether you're a longtime listener or brand new to the pod, this episode is the perfect intro to the chaos. Welcome to the fam, Nikita! And be sure to let us know what other questions you want to know! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In 2013, a Carnival cruise set sail for paradise—and ended up a floating biohazard. Toilets overflowed, food ran out, air conditioning died, and over 4,000 people were trapped at sea… literally marinating in sewage. We break down the Netflix doc Trainwreck: The Cruise from Hell, relive the absolute chaos onboard, and ask the real question: how is this legal?! From PR nightmares to poop buckets, this one’s got it all. Bring your sea legs and a hazmat suit. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: GhostBed: Go to http://GhostBed.com/queens and use code QUEENS at checkout for 10% off. © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare RecordingMusic provided by Steven TobiLogo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

TW: Child Murder In the early morning hours of September 22, 2010, Christine Perolini’s world was shattered when her 13-year-old daughter ran into her bedroom screaming, “Daddy’s trying to hurt us!” Minutes later, Christine’s 4-year-old son, Blake Mitchell, was unresponsive, and her husband, Joseph Anthony Mitchell, was barricaded in another room—covered in blood with self-inflicted stab wounds. Joseph admitted to killing Blake and trying to murder his two other children… but claimed he had no memory of any of it. His defense? He was sleepwalking. In this episode, we dive into the heartbreaking timeline, the chilling 911 call, the controversial trial, and the shocking verdict that left even the jury questioning what really happened that night. Was this the rare case of a “sleepwalking killer,” or something far more sinister? HUGE thanks to Madison who wrote and researched this episode! Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: HelloFresh: Sign up for HelloFresh at https://hellofresh.com/QUEENS10FM and get 10 free meals with a free item for life. Chewy: Chewy has everything you need to keep your pet happy and healthy.  And right now you can save $20 on your first order and get free shipping by going to https://chewy.com/queens. Rula: Rula patients typically pay $15 per session when using insurance.  Connect with quality therapists and mental health experts who specialize in you at https://www.rula.com/QUEENS#rulapod  © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He was Washington’s ride-or-die… until he ghosted the Revolution for 20K and a pension." Benedict Arnold didn’t just switch sides—he planned to sell out West Point while hosting George Washington for dinner. Oh, and his wife? Was probably texting her British ex the whole time. This week on Killer Queens we're trying something new! Welcome to Founding Felons: the messy, petty, totally iconic downfall of America’s most famous traitor. Want access to our first 45 episodes? Grab em here! We've made them available for free to anyone who signs up! Remember, these episodes were recorded when we had no idea what we were doing, so just keep that in mind. The audio isn't the quality we would want to put out now, but the cases are on point! Visit killerqueens.link/og to download and binge all the archived episodes today! Hang with us: Follow Us on Instagram Like Us on Facebook Join our Case Discussion Group on Facebook Get Killer Queens Merch Bonus Episodes Support Our AMAZING Sponsors: Goodr: Go to goodr.com/QUEENS and use code QUEENS for free shipping! TUSHY: Over 2 Million Butts Love TUSHY.  Get 10% off TUSHY with the code KILLER at https://hellotushy.com/KILLER  Hungryroot: For a limited time get 40% off your first box PLUS get a free item in every box for life.  Go to https://hungryroot.com/queens and use code QUEENS. goPure: Get 25% Off @goPure with code QUEENS at https://www.gopurebeauty.comQUEENS #goPurepod © 2025 Killer Queens Podcast. All Rights ReservedAudio Production by Wayfare Recording Music provided by Steven Tobi Logo designed by Sloane Williams of The Sophisticated Crayon Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices