Who hosts The First Degree?

The First Degree is hosted by Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek. They have published 721 episodes. The show covers society, with a culture focus.

What has The First Degree covered recently?

Recent episodes include "DEEP DIVE: DR. TOMASZ KOSOWSKI", "Episode 422: Rachel Hansen", and "DEEP DIVE: ANIMALS ARE FREAKS". The latest went out on 1 Oct 2026 and ran about 46 minutes. Reading two or three of these before pitching is the fastest way to see what the show actually books.

How often does The First Degree publish?

The First Degree publishes most weekdays, a median of 1 day between episodes. Episodes average about 51 minutes. The back catalogue stands at 721 episodes. A show on this cadence plans ahead, so pitch earlier rather than closer to the date you want.

How hard is it to get booked on The First Degree?

For The First Degree, Booking Probability sits at 39/100, Listen Score at 40/100, and the guest bar is around 80/100. The show has not signalled guest openness recently, which raises the bar on relevance. A verified contact is on file.

Who should pitch The First Degree?

The First Degree covers true crime, pop culture, missing persons, criminal investigation, so guests who can speak to those specifically fit best. The show carries an audience score of 12/100. Lead with a specific result you can describe in numbers rather than a job title, and tie it to something the show has already covered.

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The First Degree

Hosted by Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek · society · EN-US · 721 episodes

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About this Podcast:

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 perspective to the already fascinating true crime landscape. And who knows... you may be our next guest. (Plus, join them every Thursday for Killing Time, the light-hearted, true crime-adjacent aftershow!)

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What is The First Degree?

The First Degree is a society podcast hosted by Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek, with 721 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

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Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek hosts The First Degree, a society show with 721 episodes published.

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DEEP DIVE: DR. TOMASZ KOSOWSKI
Oct 1, 202646 min
This week we are diving into one of the most bizarre cases of the year, Dr. Tomasz Kosowski. You may have seen clips circulating online of his insane courtroom behavior, or maybe of him trying to suck DNA off his fingers in the back of a cop car. No matter what you’ve seen so far, it only gets weirder the more you go down the rabbit hole. Buckle up, it’s a wild ride. Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree Youtube youtube.com/@thefirstdegreepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 422: Rachel Hansen
Sep 30, 202655 min
In June 2022, a 19-year-old woman calls 911 after someone enters her apartment and shoots her in the middle of the night. She survives long enough to tell the dispatcher she doesn’t know who shot her or why, but dies from her injuries shortly afterward. As investigators search for answers, they uncover a series of strange circumstances surrounding the apartment, including an unsettling incident just two days before the murder and questions about whether the killer may have been looking for someone else. In episode 422, Jac and Alexis examine the murder of Rachel Hansen, the theories investigators continue to explore, and how her family is keeping Rachel’s memory and legacy alive while fighting for answers. Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree Youtube youtube.com/@thefirstdegreepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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DEEP DIVE: ANIMALS ARE FREAKS
Sep 24, 202646 min
If you thought humans were weird as hell, buckle up because animals are FREAKS. We’re bringing you all of the creepy, strange, murderous facts about the animal kingdom. Prepare to learn things you didn’t want to about dolphins, spiders, birds, pandas, anglerfish, and so much more! Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree Youtube youtube.com/@thefirstdegreepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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DEEP DIVE: THE AI TAKEOVER? REAL OR PSYOP?
Sep 17, 202648 min
Things are feeling a bit spooky this week and we are barely halfway through September. We are discussing all of the weird shit going on in the AI world (like if it gonna kill off humanity in 10 years or what?????). Plus, some updates in the Lindsay Clancy trial, Mormon Wived drama, and who the hell does Armie Hammer think he is?? Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree Youtube youtube.com/@thefirstdegreepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Episode 420: Elisa Roberson
Sep 16, 202647 min
In August 1989, a 13-year-old girl leaves her home in Aransas Pass, Texas, for a short walk to meet a friend at a nearby elementary school. But she never makes it there, and investigators soon theorize she was abducted somewhere along that short route. In episode 420, Jac and Alexis examine the disappearance of Elisa Roberson, the investigation that followed, and her family’s decades-long fight to find out what happened to her. Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per month plus full video episodes over on Patreon: patreon.com/thefirstdegree Youtube youtube.com/@thefirstdegreepodcast Instagram: instagram.com/thefirstdegree TikTok: tiktok.com/@thefirstdegreee Facebook: facebook.com/thefirstdegree Substack: http://thefirstdegree.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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The First Degree

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The First Degree?

About the host

Recent episodes

DEEP DIVE: DR. TOMASZ KOSOWSKI

Episode 422: Rachel Hansen

DEEP DIVE: ANIMALS ARE FREAKS

DEEP DIVE: THE AI TAKEOVER? REAL OR PSYOP?

Episode 420: Elisa Roberson

Guest Appearances

Mackenzie Shirilla

Clayton Echard

Rebel Wilson

John Hinckley Jr.

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Best industries to pitch The First Degree for

Podcasts like The First Degree

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

The First Degree

About this Podcast:

Pitch Analysis

What is The First Degree?

About the host

Recent episodes

DEEP DIVE: DR. TOMASZ KOSOWSKI

Episode 422: Rachel Hansen

DEEP DIVE: ANIMALS ARE FREAKS

DEEP DIVE: THE AI TAKEOVER? REAL OR PSYOP?

Episode 420: Elisa Roberson

Guest Appearances

Mackenzie Shirilla

Clayton Echard

Rebel Wilson

John Hinckley Jr.

Advertisers on this show

Best industries to pitch The First Degree for

Podcasts like The First Degree

Every question we get asked beforesomeone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.

Every question we get asked before
someone starts their trial.