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Do you ever wonder what it’s like to be friends with a murderer? Or escape a kidnapping? Or have a father who was a serial killer? Join Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter on a chilling ride into the darkest corners of your worst nightmares. Murders, cults, kidnappings, and conspiracies—all told through the eyes of a guest who is one degree of separation from the story itself. From infamous serial killers to the unbelievable unknown murder in your own backyard, The First Degree delivers a new pe ...
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Are you afraid to be alone with your own thoughts? Would you rather hear stories and conversations from three idiots stumbling through womanhood? Well, you’re in the right place! From the minds and mouths of Keltie Knight, Jac Vanek, and Becca Tobin, the LADYGANG podcast intends to make women feel less alone. Each week the ladies welcome celebrity guests, experts, or chat amongst themselves about all things lady.
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Be There in Five is a pop culture and millennial zeitgeist-focused podcast by Kate Kennedy (entrepreneur, author, pop culture commentator). Long-form and solo hosted, Be There in Five explores different facets of popular culture in a comedic, thoughtful, and analytical way, covering entertainment, social media, bloggers/influencers, and celebrities, in addition to focusing on the humor found in reexamining the 90s/00s as an adult (from AIM to Zenon). As one listener described it, “come for t ...
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Kate Joins the LadyGang (feat. Becca Tobin, Jac Vanek, Keltie Knight)
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This week, we’ve got a highly anticipated podcast crossover—Jac Vanek, Becca Tobin, and Keltie Knight from LadyGang join Be There in Five! The discussion journeys through their early days of rebranding (IYKYK) to classic millennial nostalgia and the not-so-hidden issues that accompanied some of our favorite pastimes. They discuss dance culture's ec…
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Concealed Carrie Bradshaw (with Hannah Berner)
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This week, Kate is joined by Hannah Berner, comedian and host of the popular podcasts Giggly Squad and Berner Phone, and the star of her new Netflix special, We Ride at Dawn. Broadcasting from a studio in NYC, Kate asks about her trajectory since reality TV, the flawless burnt amber matching set outfit choice, navigating the male-dominated stand-up…
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BONUS: KILLING TIME: I THINK OUR FACTS ARE REAL
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Welcome back to Killing Time! This week, the girls and the ginger return to their infinite quest for knowledge. We’re learning about: windowed graves, Jimmy Buffet’s misadventures, the great pizza funeral, blood and saliva, and peculiar pups. Join us! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/…
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In an act of bravery, we are reading our reviews from the podcast app today. Love us or hate us, it's hilarious to celebrate and crumble while anonymous people destroy us on the internet. Do we agree or disagree with the feedback? Also, we are giving away free tickets to our tour, so leave us a review after listening to this episode to win! Check o…
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On December 15, 2020, a 42-year-old ex US Army mechanic is stabbed to death at his parent's home in Warsaw, Indiana. The victim’s mother and stepfather are also viciously attacked during the ordeal, resulting in them both sustaining injuries. The offender flees and goes on the run, terrifying those in the small community where the horrifying incide…
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Jac's Big Announcement (plus modern dating w/ U Up? podcast)
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Joined by the brilliant voices behind the U UP? podcast, Jordana Abraham and Jared Fried, we discuss some trending modern couples to see what we can all learn from them, including Pookie and Jett, Bryan and Rachel, Selena and Benny and Selena and more. Plus, Jac has a Huge ANNOUNCEMENT years in the making. Check out our great sponsors!! Boll & Bran…
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Democracy in Retrograde (with Emily Amick, Sami Sage)
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This week, we’re joined by two friends of the pod, Sami Sage (Betches Co-Founder) and Emily Amick (@emilyinyourphone) about their book Democracy in Retrograde (released 7/9). The discussion focuses on how to spark civic engagement amid increased societal polarization, challenges in public civic life, the importance of making civic duties enjoyable,…
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Good day Firsties! Welcome back for another edition of Killing Time! Today, the girls and the ginger are all about knowledge! Our quest to become the smartest people alive continues as we take to the phones to learn from all of YOU! Today we learn about Stephen King and his obsession with Mambo no. 5, Jimmy Halloween, anatomy, the millennial pause,…
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In honor of our new "You Never Forget Your First" tour, we welcomed the community to send in their own voicemails of their "worst firsts." Today, we listen to them and discuss the LadyGang community's wildest stories. We love hearing from you! Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Quince: Need high quality essentials? Go to Quince.com/lady for free shi…
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On March 8, 2015, a 25-year-old man visits his friend’s apartment in Indianapolis, Indiana. What begins as a casual hangout quickly turns into a tragedy. After consuming hallucinogenic mushrooms, one friend suddenly grabs a loaded gun and shoots Ian and another friend, without any provocation. A third suffers a fatal gunshot wound to the neck and t…
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PATREON EXCLUSIVE: JUSTICE FOR CLAYTON
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The true crime x bachelor nation crossover you didn’t know you needed. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree ❤️ The Heavy Metal Project: theheavymetalproject.com 📸 Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree 🕺 TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee 👤 Facebook: facebook.com/thefirst…
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Just Us: Skibidi, Gyat & the having Rizz (aka Brain Rot)
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The internet has dubbed it "brain rot" but we are just trying to stay on trend. In this episode we break down all the newest gen-z slang. Plus, the most painful type of filler, is barbara the dog the real #hawktuah girl?, a run in with Ash from GGE, Plus, does everyone have skin tags or is it just us? Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Boll & Branch…
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Be there in 5, 6, 7, 8! (Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders feat. Victoria Kalina)
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This week, Kate is deep-diving into America's Sweethearts, a docu-series about the Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders, which recently debuted on the heels of a canceled reality show Kate had a love/hate relationship with (but watched for 16 seasons): Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders: Making The Team. Victoria's interview starts at ~1:00:00 In the first hour, K…
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Welcome back to Killing Time! This week the girls and the ginger are going all-in, trying to learn as much as humanly possible! Today I learned: Dual destinies, human shoes, C-sections, narwhals again, and a dress debacle! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree ❤️ The Heavy M…
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What are we smashing or passing on for 2024? From Corp-core and the Alt baddie style to water parks, Nancy Myers living rooms, dark fantasy weddings, chunky 90s highlights, and aquaculture, we give our thoughts on all the latest trends. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Huggies: Get your baby’s butt into Huggies’ best fitting diaper! Huggies Little…
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On April 19, 2015, a 21-year-old mother fails to turn up to work not far from Wrightsville, Pennsylvania. After her sister calls the police, the young woman’s body is found in a shed at the rear of a local residence. Despite fighting for her life, she has been brutally stabbed almost 50 times. It’s only a matter of time before the perpetrator is ap…
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On today's episode, the ladies share their hard-earned wisdom, thoughts on being popular, babies, what should be in your photo albums, your higher self, sleeping with as many people as possible, and asking for help. This inspirational episode will make you think and help you live your best lady life. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Skims: Shop th…
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The girls and the ginger are back! Today on Killing Time, we’re talking conspiracies in a big way! Then! Today I learned… How the Earth (and Arby’s) got their names, plus, the inspiration behind “No Scrubs” by TLC! Then! The return of On the Stand! We take one call from a listener but ya gotta get to the end to hear it! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus epi…
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You asked and we delivered! Straight from the source, Keltie's newish Assistant Derek aka "Prince Derek" is our special guest today. Unfulfilled in his small-town life in Maine, he packed up everything and moved out to LA without a job or single friend in the city. He tells the magical story of getting hired to work for Keltie and shares the best a…
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On October 9, 2012, 19-year-old Elizabeth “Lizzi” Marriott leaves a note for her uncle and aunt. Although Lizzi is a Massachusetts native, she is living with her family in Chester, New Hampshire while she attends a nearby university to pursue her degree in marine biology. In the note, Lizzi explains that she is going to a friend’s place after her e…
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While Jac is sick, former Bachelor and Podcast king Nick Viall joins us to fill in on GWBW, plus talks all about his wedding, his new life as a daddy, the success of Viall files, and how he approaches his show. Plus, dealing with online haters and reddit trolls. Check out our amazing sponsors!!! Skims: Shop the SKIMS T-Shirt Shop at Skims.com - Aft…
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Buffalo Chicken Wraps and Pop Starlet Stats (Katelilah)
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This week, Kate is answering listener voicemails, like dishing on the culinary delight of buffalo chicken wraps while exploring the dynamics of grilled vs. breaded chicken. Then, she discusses how she thinks people conflate data about screen time overuse with general screen time use and rants about not buying into the “mom guilt.” She also delves i…
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BONUS: KILLING TIME: MACAULAY MACAULAY CULKIN CULKIN
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It’s Killing Time! This week, the girls and the ginger are discussing new developments with the Long Island Serial Killer case, followed by some general tangents as of course is tradition! Then it’s on to Today I Learned! On deck today: Macaulay Culkin, Sierra Mist, and Costco hot dogs (again!) Here we go! 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per mont…
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Social media star Maddy Mitchell joins the LadyGang today to discuss her viral rise to fame and her famous Apple notes lists. Plus, we share our versions of her lists, including "lies we tell," "Niche Anxieties," and "Things we do not understand" like THE WIND. Check out our great sponsors!! LadyGang is brought to you by BetterHelp! Visit BetterHel…
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In the late night hours of May 9, 1996, a 30-year-old man leaves his home for his midnight shift in Brownwood, Texas. But he never makes it inside. Just after midnight, his car is found burning near a gun range, and his body is discovered nearby with a gunshot wound to the back of his head. Despite the brutality of the man’s death, the police do no…
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Allegedly Wassa Happening: Hot Rodent Men (w/ special guest Maddy Mitchell)
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Bad Week: Jac had to take a sick day. Good Week: Social influencer and queen of the "lists" Maddy Mitchell is filling in. We discuss the "hot rodent men" trend, Ariana and Ethan, J.Lo and Ben, and other celebrity hot topics. Plus, Maddy joins us and shares her own GW/BW. Plus, are ladies in capris out to save the world? Check out our amazing sponso…
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This week, Kate critiques the stagnant nature of traditional Father's Day gift guides and compares them to the rapidly changing trends for women like “office siren,” which leads her to snorkel through the current male microtrend: having a “rat boy summer” or taking on a “rodent boyfriend.” She also discusses how aggressive the gals on TikTok are ge…
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BONUS: KILLING TIME: ALEXIS’ WEDDING RECAP
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Hello! Welcome back to another very special episode of Killing Time! Today, the girls and the ginger are reminiscing about Alexis and Matt’s incredible “surprise” wedding! That’s it! So much to say about such an incredible weekend celebrating our amazing friends. Oh, also, we got a surprise Pizza Hut delivery mid-episode shout out to the hut! 🎟 Cat…
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If you are new to the LADYGANG, start here! If you are an OG, then enjoy getting to know us better. From the conspiracy theories we believe in (DID WE LAND ON THE MOON?) to the embarrassing things we do when no one is home, and if we switched lives with each other for one day, what would we do? Check out our great sponsors!! StoryWorth: Need a gift…
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Episode 303: Ronda Thompson Reynolds, Part 2
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Over a decade after Ronda Reynolds was killed, her mother wins the right under state law to have a judge convene an inquest into the death. When a jury determines that in their view the coroner originally got it wrong, the focus eventually pivots to not one but two people in the woman’s life. In episode 303, Alexis and Jac take you through the culm…
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Today, the ladies are joined by Becca Tobin's best friend, actress and podcaster Jamie Lynn Sigler, and her best friend, former Sopranos co-star Rob Iler, for a hilarious episode. Jamie talks about playing Mariah Carey's mother, and Rob talks about dating and his dating profile. We get Rob to weigh in on some of our brave lady gang communities' dat…
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