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The First Degree

Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek

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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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Today is a different kind of deep dive! You know the show Sister Wives? Yeah, the wacky reality show on TLC about that weird polygamist guy with the ramen noodle mullet? Did you know one of his wives has a serial killer in her family tree? This week we’re deep diving the dark, twisted history of the LeBaron family. And there’s murder….lots of murde…
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The LadyGang podcast’s "Best of the Year" episode is the ultimate year-end roundup that you actually want to hear. Forget all those other lists—this is the only one that truly matters. Keltie, Becca, and Jac break down everything that made 2024 unforgettable, from the best (and most outrageous) ugly trends to the top dupes that saved our wallets. T…
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On March 22, 2016, a 50-year-old woman passes away in Baldwin, New York. She had been suffering from chronic pain for almost 10 years following surgery, and was found to have died from an opioid overdose. It’s a tragic yet not uncommon story in a country in the grip of a sweeping prescription opioid epidemic. It wouldn’t be until almost two and a h…
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Buckle up, gang, because this week we’re diving into the snow-covered drama of The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City with none other than Heather Gay! Heather spills all the tea on her juicy new book, Good Time Girl, and how sharing her truth has been a game-changer. Plus, she dishes on what it’s like hanging with the ultimate vibe-master himself, …
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You asked for it, and boy did we deliver! This week’s Deep Dive is allllllll about Ellen DeGeneres. Hats on. Minds open. Because it turns out that Diddy isn’t the only diabolical supervillain floating around the 1%. We dive into the Wayfair x Ellen Trafficking conspiracy theory, the bizarre death of Anne Heche and tWitch, and why exactly did Ellen …
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In the Thankful episode of the LadyGang podcast, the hosts take a moment to reflect on all the things that bring them gratitude in their lives. Each of the ladies—Keltie, Becca, and Jac—shares three things they’re especially thankful for this year, from the big, life-changing moments to the little, everyday blessings that often go unnoticed. With p…
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In October of 2023 we released two episodes discussing the cases of Rita Tangredi and Colleen McNamee. There have been significant developments regarding the man convicted of their murders. These essential updates involve the Long Island Serial Killer suspect, Rex Heuermann. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over …
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JC Chasez joins the LadyGang podcast as the latest guest, bringing his signature charm and insight into his latest project, the Broadway (hopefully) musical Playing with Fire. The conversation delves into the creative process behind the show, as JC opens up about his transition from pop superstar to theater innovator, sharing what it’s been like to…
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Another day, another deep dive! This week Jac & Lex dive into the latest Diddy updates, including a bombshell story about Diddy sacrificing a dove in the middle of Central Park just minutes before his acquittal of the 1999 nightclub shooing??? WTF? We also chat through the latest bizarre celeb news of the week: Megan Fox’s black goo pregnancy annou…
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Jackie Shimmel takes the spotlight as the guest star on the latest episode of the LadyGang podcast, diving into all the hottest Hollywood gossip and pop culture moments of the week. The conversation kicks off with Jackie’s take on Leonardo DiCaprio turning 50—yes, 50—and the ladies discuss how his love life has been a source of endless fascination …
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In the early hours of January 7, 1981, a 29-year-old vibrant young mother of two vanishes from her home in Hayfield Township, Pennsylvania, during a blizzard. All of her belongings—including her wallet, car, glasses, and hearing aids—are left behind in a home that is disturbingly spotless. When questioned, the woman’s husband claims she left in the…
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In the latest episode of the LadyGang podcast, Jackie Shimmel makes a hilarious and candid appearance, dishing on everything from the realities of motherhood to her unapologetic approach to unsolicited Instagram advice. Jackie opens up about the viral pregnancy photos where she infamously smoked a cigarette, sharing her thoughts on the judgment and…
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Today we’ve got so much more than tinfoil hats for you. All hats are encouraged on this special DIDDY DEEP DIVE x FASHION crossover episode. With such strong ties between the worlds of music and fashion, we had to investigate. We’re talking all about Hollywood’s high priestess and her husband, Rick Owens AKA the “Lord of Darkness.” We’re talking th…
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As we get older, it's clear the things that once thrilled us like clubs, designer handbags and all-nighters, are no longer sparking joy. In this episode, the ladies hilariously share their 2024 guilt-free adult pleasures. We have holiday deals for you!!! Qualia Senolytic: Resist aging at the cellular level! Go to QualiaLife.com/lady for up to 50% o…
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In part 2 of our coverage of the Lana Turner case, Jac and Alexis conclude with a deep dive into the frenzied trial. Phil Spector finally went to court for the murder of Lana Clarkson in 2007, almost 4 years after her senseless death. Under the pervasive glare of the media, it would take six years and two jury trials, both lasting for months at a t…
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Our favorite breadwinner, Heather McMahan, joins the gang to discuss her mom's impact on her sex life, being back on diet coke, and beta blockers. Plus, Keltie's new holiday announcement and her recent trip to Cabo, Jac finding the best fake Starbucks name ever and an update on her house, and Becca's bad breath and her Facebook Marketplace smoking …
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We’re drowning in the deep end for week 7 of our Diddy deep dive! We bring you the latest updates including who the hell is Courtney Burgess and why is HE the one with all of the freak off tapes, what was on diddys NDA agreements, and did Kanye sacrifice his mother to the devil? Plus we rage about Peanut the squirrels murder 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonu…
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Our friends Danielle Gronich and Kayleigh Christina from Clearstem join us today to break down everything SKIN. From the hormones to the products, they help decide what you can do to make your skin glow and what you are doing wrong. Plus, they help us understand the laser that actually works, the precise layers we should apply to our skincare, and …
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In the early morning hours of February 3, 2003, actress Lana Clarkson left the Los Angeles venue, the House of Blues, with famed music producer, Phil Spector. Within hours, she would be dead from a single gunshot wound to the head. Under the cloud of “celebrity justice” and the perception that celebrities in Los Angeles were not held to the same la…
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Our friend and Hallmark star Jonathan Bennett returns to the ladygang for a hilarious chat about his new show "Finding Mr. Christmas" and being the godfather of his own cruise ship. Did he ask Mariah Carey if he could have Christmas? The ladies discuss Jac's inability to get a good spray tan, Becca breaking the law, and Keltie's obsession with Redd…
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The dives just keep getting deeper. This week we bring you the latest updates for everything Diddy: Jamie Foxx’s claims that Diddy poisoned him last year, Diddy’s sons trying to fight Ray J at a Halloween party over the weekend, and Suge Knight’s bombshell claims from his jailhouse podcast. Plus put your tin foil hats on for the wildest blind item …
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23 years after fashion student Ashley Ellerin's life was senselessly taken, new questions emerge that call into question whether the suspect could have been stopped before more lives were lost. Was a lie told by actor Ashton Kutcher the reason Michael Garguilo remained free to kill again? Was incompetence at the hands of Cook County Illinois law en…
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LADYWORLD IS HERE! our festival/retreat/magical world is officially on pre-sale and today we are sharing every single detail with you! From the birth of the idea years ago, to what its taken to make this event for all of you! We are diving deep into what you can expect, how to book your spot and everything else. Say it with us…. FLORIDA!!!!!! info …
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The deep dive continues! We are still live from The Stanley and this week we are going down the rabbit hole that is Ashton Kutcher, so put your tin foil hats on! We explore his connection to Diddy, what his real motives were behind his anti-sex trafficking “non profit”, and was he more connected to Ashley Ellerin’s murder than we previously thought…
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Even though it hurts, sometimes being rejected, whether it's work or love, is actually the best thing for us. In this heartfelt episode, the ladies get real about their biggest rejections and how they redirected their life in a good way. If you're feeling uninspired or having a case of the sads, this is a must-listen. Check out our great sponsors!!…
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In the early morning hours of November 2nd 2014, Park City Utah police received a 911 call reporting a man in distress covered in blood. The man was no stranger to law enforcement, and had been bailed out of jail following a parental abduction days before. When police arrived they uncovered a heartbreaking scene. In part 2 of this saga, Alexis and …
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Welcome to a particular emergency episode of LadyGang. We received news that a final MAJOR headliner signed on for LADYWORLD, so we've decided to push our on-sale date by one week. Today, we are sharing the dramatic week we've just had, including Becca's most cringe bad week of all time and some hot gossip that Prince Derek might be headed to jail …
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Jac & Lex are live from The Stanley Hotel in Estes Park, Colorado for Diddy Deep Dive: part 4. You know we love a theme, so we’re rocking our Grady Twins costumes and bringing you the latest breaking news, including an in depth look at an explosive new allegation from a Diddy survivor. We put our tin foil hats on to discuss satanic hand signals fro…
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While we are hard at work launching LADYWORLD, we are bringing you a hilarious roundup of the best of our good-and-bad-week segments over the years. Today, we remind you of when Keltie saw herself at Hooters on TV, Jac's Witchy fame, Becca's college days, and the sadness of living on a hill. Plus, "Becca the marathoner" and her regrets. Check out o…
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When a Phoenix detective in the domestic violence unit received a parental abduction case in October of 2014, he knew something was “off” about the suspect he was tracking. Alexis and Jac explore the bizarre kidnapping, which spanned state lines and brought the investigation to the set of a Disney TV show before the culprit was taken into custody. …
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After an insane weekend with our crazy NYC and Toronto Ladygang live shows, we've come together, just us, to discuss everything that went down. From the ladies who came to our show who had never heard of us to Pizazze the dog to Jac trying the "magical plums," today is a hilarious recap of the weird life of LadyGang with no guest, no interview just…
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We’re back with part 3 on the case against Diddy. We’re talking all things breaking news, the latest allegations made by Jaguar Wright, and we’re putting on our tinfoil hats to delve into the tangled web of SONY Music. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree 📸 Instagram: insta…
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