"Now in its 8th year with tens of millions of downloads, The First Degree has cemented itself as a must-listen in the true crime genre. The show takes audiences beyond the headlines and into the lives of people directly impacted by crime, the friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers forever changed. Each week, Alexis and Jan deliver sharp reporting, first-person storytelling, and candid conversations that expose both the shocking details and the lasting ripple effects of violence."
""The First Degree was built to uncover the stories you won't hear anywhere else," said Alexis Linkletter. "The most important voices are often the ones closet to the crime and bringing those perspectives forward is what sets our show apart. Partnering with the fwd network allows us to continue that mission on a bigger stage.""
""For me, The First Degree has always been about connection," said Jac Vanek. "It's where curiosity meets culture, and where listeners feel like part of the conversation. Joining the fwd. network means we're not just growing the show, we're growing a community of women who are hungry for stories that are raw, real, and relatable.""
The First Degree has produced more than 500 episodes across eight years and achieved tens of millions of downloads. The podcast centers on people directly impacted by crime — friends, family, neighbors, and coworkers — and brings listeners beyond headlines into first-person experiences. Hosts Jac Vanek and Alexis Linkletter combine pop-culture perspective and investigative rigor to deliver sharp reporting, first-person storytelling, and candid conversations that reveal both shocking details and lasting ripple effects of violence. The show targets an engaged, largely female audience and emphasizes connection and community. The partnership with the fwd. network expands distribution, strengthens women-led premium content, and enhances advertising opportunities.
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