2022-05-19
Love this podcast
If you love true crime you will love this podcast it’s one of my favourites , 5 stars from me ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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The First Degree
Released: 2022-06-22
© Alexis Linkletter, Jac Vanek and Billy Jensen
Description
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, Alexis Linkletter, and Billy Jensen 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!)
Apple Podcasts: Customer Reviews
2022-05-15
Favourite show
I love this podcast. The first degree perspective is really unique and differs from all other true crime podcasts. Hosts are funny and gives some light relief to a serious topic
2022-05-13
Favourite!
Honestly my most favourite True Crime podcast and I listen to a lot. Alexis’s research and writing is so well done and I love the way that the story flows and I love the original idea of the first degree. Billy is a legend and balances out Jac & Alexis. Jac is the glue that holds them all together! I without fail am always up to date on this podcast and now I’m a Patreon! (Patreon content is miles above other patreons I’ve seen!!!)
2022-05-12
One of the best true crime podcasts out there!
With so many true crime podcasts available The First Degree has found it’s niche with first hand accounts which sets itself apart from the rest! Love Alexis, Jac and Billy, all such great hosts! The episodes are well researched, engaging and killing time brings the humour! Love it!
2022-05-12
Excellent true crime podcast
I do love First Degree. Their approach to sharing the crimes is so unique. I love the dynamic between Alex, Jac and Billy! Would highly recommend to a true crime fan!
2022-05-12
Top notch!
Always a great listen - fresh stories weekly and such a great angle for a podcast.
I like the light hearted humour that goes along with the podcast! 5 stars!
2022-05-12
Love it
Great podcast. Love Billy, Jac’s take on things and the attention to detail Alexis gives. Keep it up!
2022-04-06
My god the breathing!!!
Have to give up because of indrawn breath every time one of the girl’s speaks. It’s awful. May try a later episode but can’t live with it.
2022-04-02
Poor Billy
Interesting cases and the first degree angle is good one. However I have to agree with some of the reviews that say that the unprofessionalism from the women is a real shame, mostly what stings is how mean they can be when they talk to Billy, who clearly tries to move on from various personal digs and comments professionally. it comes across as catty and not hugely witty or clever. I’m a woman and love female led podcasts, even the MFM girls taking the mickey out of Steven doesn’t come across as mean but born from a place of affection.
Billy averts and carries on as best he can but it really comes across as a man hating in many of these episodes. Tough to listen to. Other than that it could be great.
2022-04-01
Alexis Linkletter must NOT be stopped!
Absolutely LOVE these guys!! I am bingeing so have a little way to go to catch up but so glad because I can listen one after the other. Excellent content, the right amount of tangents and such great hosts! Who needs tv when you have a podcast this good! Thanks guys x
2022-03-09
The more bad reviews they read, the funnier they all get
Really enjoy you responding to critics.
Love the music too, please can we have extended tracks somewhere Jerry?
2022-02-21
Love
Love this podcast, it’s funny, insightful and thought provoking. Very different to other true crime podcasts, most of which I’ve heard. I also love the feeling of hanging out with friends, having a drink, the silliness, occasional slurring and I do NOT notice any heavy breathing or vocal fry 🤪🤣Thanks gang it’s brilliant.
2022-01-23
This one’s for billy!
Any podcast/show with Billy Jensen’s involvement, is immediately a 5 star show for me. Super cool podcast hearing from people experiencing true crime first hand. (This review is in response to hearing you read them all, so hats off to you sir.)
2022-01-20
Here for this….
Literally the highlight of my week, this trio get me through! I love how I feel like this podcast could be taking place in my kitchen, nothing is totally scripted like so many podcasts are but it’s still delivered with integrity 🖤
2021-12-18
Love this podcast
Really love this podcast. I have binged from the beginning, mostly ignoring my kids while listening through head phones… 😂
2021-11-05
favourite podcast show
My favourite podcast show. Well researched and good pace. Been listening so long it feels like I’m sitting listening to friends :)
2021-11-04
🖤
Love The First Degree 🖤 one of my favourite true crime pods
2021-10-28
Amazing
Love this so much,you make my time at work enjoyable
2021-10-20
The best podcast!
Give The First Degree a listen you won’t be disappointed if true crime is your interest!
2021-10-16
Completely gripped!!
I listen to probably too many true crime podcasts!!! I’m a nurse and tbh my work life at the moment is very stressful - for some unknown reason, true crime de stresses me! 😂. I love this podcast! I like that they speak to people with proper inside knowledge on the case. Keep up the amazing work!
2021-09-28
All the stars!
Love everything about this podcast!
2021-08-21
amazing
love every episode.
2021-08-18
A fave!
One of the only podcasts I listen to every week as the episodes are released. I like how they tell the story, but also how they chat too. It’s a bit like sitting down with friends. Thanks TFD
2021-08-18
Brilliant mix of humour and crime
I love Alexis so not sure why people talk smack about her ?! - anywho - I love the hosts they balance each other out nicely. The cases are interesting and the topics are great
2021-07-29
In the top 10 of TC genre
Fresh, detailed, contemplative. Proper bo, I tell thee.
2021-07-28
Definitely got better
I have started to really enjoy the unique true crime perspective this podcast uses. In particular the recent series on the Alex Stevens case was riveting!
2021-07-09
Best True Crime Podcast
I discovered this podcast after listening to “Unravelled LISK” and I love it. The stories are presented with empathy towards the victim(s) and there’s clearly a lot of research that goes into each episode. I love the banter between the three presenters and I really look forward to the “Killing Time” episode which comes out the day after the main show. Each of three presenters brings their own unique talents and perspective to the show and I think Alexis the Tank has a really sexy voice.
2021-05-26
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My favourite true crime podcast 💖
2021-05-26
Professional and Engaging
I love The First Degree. Great concept, great hosts and well researched.
2021-03-27
Yawn - sorry, would be good if you actually stayed on topic
I lose all interest because so often they go off topic and by the time I’m done trying to ignore the completely unrelated conversation - I’v lost interest. And what’s with the speed of the talking especially during adverts, it makes my head spin - way too much of both. Shame because if stayed on topic and didn’t do the crazy speed talk adverts - actually would be very good but I have lost interest so many times because of the unrelated rubbish talked about in between.
2021-03-25
Love it
Playing catch up and loving it but mostly all the 2020 episodes are not available. Could cry please can someone look into this have literally tried everything to get these episodes with no joy i need my first degree fix 😜
2021-03-08
Ashamed of Billy ?
Why is his face obscured? Tends to be too screechy. Have to ask why is Billy Jenson involved in this ?
2021-02-19
Awesome
Thanks guys, this podcast is brilliant
2021-02-11
Scott and defund
What a shame. There was such an effort to tick all the correctness boxes that you spoilt it for me. By the way dropping murder squad too. Your first degree seems to blame everyone for Scott’s suicide by cop. She doesn’t hold herself accountable though. Someone that shares mental health issues seemed to have left Scott to his own demons. Cops need serious training and supervision and that would have been a great angle. The pursuit for wokeness does a disservice to Scott. Scott was an active voice in equality and was let down by lack of mental health support and shot by poorly trained cops. Better angle:
2021-02-05
Amazing
Amazing concept and amazing hosts. Alexis has got some real real talent. Super impressed, always! ❤️🏴
2021-01-27
Female hosts are really annoying
I started listening to this podcast because I love Billy in The Murder Squad. Unfortunately, Alexis and Jac are so giggly and unprofessional and they're always eating or drinking, so you can often hear them smacking their lips or swallowing. It drives me insane! It's a shame, because the premise is really interesting and some of the contributors provide good insight into different cases, but I'm not sure if I can persevere with listening to it any more. I might have to source something else for the Lockdown walks
2021-01-14
Great
I love this podcast. I’ve listened from the beginning and keep coming back for more! Great to listen to cases from a different perspective.
2020-12-19
One of the best true crime podcasts!
I can’t believe I didn’t know about this podcast until recently. Every episode so far has been good. And I haven’t even started on 2020 yet!
I’d go as far as to say this is my favourite true crime podcast! Thanks guys.
2020-12-06
So, turn down the lights...
Absolutely love The First Degree! I came for the cases but I stayed for the brilliant chemistry of the trio - who I actually now feel like are my own group of true crime loving friends. Alexis’s ASMR style voice (Alexis Linkletter must NOT be stopped), Billy’s knowledge and Jac’s comedy are everything!
I recommend to all of my friends and even some strangers! Started listening in January 2019 and caught up so fast, that I ran out of episodes and started listening to them all again! The cases are always so interesting and so well told and I can never wait ‘til next Wednesday!
Instagram: georgieh05
Keep your friends close, but not that close!
Love, from the UK
2020-11-26
Firstie
I look forward to this Podcast every Wednesday, I am a lover of true Crime and this podcast always has me hooked. I am a UK listener but I am able to connect with Billy Alexis and Jac so much, I feel like they are all my friends when I listen and I love killing time.
2020-11-02
Great show
Just discovered this, so many great stories and superbly put together. If you like true crime highly recommend. Gavin
2020-10-21
Love it
I love this podcast. I love the concept of a first degree link. Killing time segments are so much fun. Keep up the good work.
2020-10-14
Still as great as when it started
I LOVE this podcast, and honestly it has grown so much since it started but has never changed the authenticity of it. Its a true crime podcast I still get so excited for when it gets released every week!
2020-09-06
Only you can prevent serial killers...
And keep your friend close
2020-08-12
Podcast to look forward to each week
I thoroughly enjoy this podcast, it is one I look forward to listening to. Well paced, well researched and the hosts treat the difficult discussions respectfully. I like how their ‘first degree’ guest never fails to add additional insight. Hope you’re around for a long time!!!!
2020-07-23
Disappointed
I really wanted to like this as I’m a big fan of Billy’s podcast the murder squad but he’s entirely overshadowed by the ladies. And not in a good way. The constant giggling while talking about murders, the lip smacking, and the over use of the word “like”is frustrating. I feel Billy spends much of his time going behind the women and correcting the absolute nonsense they let fall from their mouths so cavalierly. I feel some of the cases are really under researched, and the lack of basic knowledge from the women really shows. I get the impression everyone is just too busy and as a result the episodes are presented in a really half hearted way with Billy trying to steer the conversation back to the topic. It’s a shame as the cases are so interesting.
2020-06-19
Now one of my go to’s
When anyone mentions they need podcast reviews this has become one of my OG recommendations! I love the well researched cases, the different angles you guys take on each story, and I honestly feel like I’m catching up with friends when I listen.
I wasn’t a fan of the constant ribbing of Billy at the beginning BUT now feel like I’d be the one joining in. I hope you guys will considering touring and come and visit us in the UK when all this craziness is over.
@littleredmakeup
2020-06-18
Dynamic
I love the dynamic between the hosts, their banter makes me chuckle but they are also so good at bringing it in and being serious when it’s needed.
2020-05-30
What is this!!!
I know the weird world of true crime is a strange place to begin with, but is giving tips to would-be murders the thing now?? Hearing you talk about what a killer should have done not to get caught is so disrespectful to the victims and the their families. Also, to all the other victims who can’t get justice because some idiot followed your advice. This is real life and real people. Do better and save the ‘i would have done it this to not get caught,’ on your personal texts/messages away from a public platform.
Stop It!
2020-05-21
I’ve Changed My Review!
The sound quality does get better! Ive been burning through the old episodes, these guys are hilarious. I’m 5 days, and 30+ episodes in and I love them so much.