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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On this podcast, Stassi Schroeder Clark shares candid stories, personal reflections, and her token commentary on everything from pop culture to relationships to style, and beyond. With each episode, listeners get an intimate glimpse into Stassi's world, with her closest friends, as she navigates the highs and lows of life with humor, wit, and unapologetic honesty. Because when it comes to living life on your own terms, nobody does it quite like Stassi.
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Episode 362: Jennifer and Adrianna Wix, Part 1
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On March 25, 2004, a 21-year-old mother and her two-and-a-half-year-old daughter vanish without a trace from rural Robertson County, Tennessee. Their family is devastated…and immediately suspicious. In the months leading up to their disappearance, Jennifer Wix had become increasingly isolated, with no car, no job, and no way out. Her relationship w…
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New Moon in Leo = Rom-Com Energy with Alex Stafford
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Stassi’s back with Auntie Al (Alex Stafford) and the new moon in Leo has them both in full rom-com mode. They spiral from nostalgic Lisa Frank school-supply runs and Hartford’s Mary-Kate & Ashley obsession to a mystery Halloween song from their childhood. Stassi shares how matcha runs, flower shop magic, and a slow weekend with her kids snapped her…
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Have you ever heard of the Trisha Paytas Reincarnation Theory??? Well now you have. This week we’re discussing the Amy Bradley documentary (and her brothers new theory), Jeffrey Epstein updates, Bohemian Grove lawsuits, a biting lawyer, and a 38 year old woman who is living her best life in a retirement home. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR bonus episodes per m…
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In the spring of 2006, 27-year-old Ohio State medical student Brian Shaffer walked into a popular Columbus bar called the Ugly Tuna Saloona, and was never seen again. Surveillance footage captured him entering the bar around 1:55 a.m., but he never appeared on camera leaving. No signs of a struggle. No phone activity. No trace. Nearly two decades l…
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Billionaire Cheaters at Coldplay, Parenting Panic Attacks, and The Real Life Conjuring w/ Taylor Strecker
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Stassi welcomes her bestie Taylor Strecker for a hilarious catch-up filled with pregnancy constipation woes (shoutout to Teddy), suppository confessions, and an official baby girl announcement—the Taylor's are due on Hartford’s due date! Taylor has a full-blown panic attack mid-show when facing her upcoming parenting reality, but rosé saves the day…
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This week we literally cannot get over the gaslighting that’s happening with Jeffrey Epstein. Tin foil hats are staying on until further notice. We also dive into the Annabelle doll haunting (and…murder??), a man begging to be cursed by satanists and witches, a Christmas present that ended up being a severed toe, and a TikTok cult growing in real t…
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On June 6, 1986, a single mom of three awakes to find her 4-year-old daughter has been abducted from her bed near Lexington, South Carolina. The family is desperate to find her. The girl’s sister tells law enforcement she saw a man in a ‘magic hat’ carry her sister out the window. However, there is no sign of the youngster. The days, weeks, months,…
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Keltie Knight on the Hollywood Hustle, Celebrity Gossip, and Partying at LadyWorld
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Stassi is joined by The Ladygang’s Keltie Knight to serve up the perfect girls' catch up with this laugh-out-loud, no-filter conversation. Stassi and Keltie discuss the latest pop culture headlines - including the celebrity cruise - and gush about how much they admire JLo's work ethic. Between Keltie’s wild career confessions (magician’s assistant?…
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DEEP DIVE: JEFFREY EPSTEIN DIDN’T KILL HIMSELF
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This week we’re diving into the absolute joke of the justice department declaring that “Jeffree Epstein DID in fact kill himself in prison and there is no ‘client list’” Yeah, sure Jan. We also chat about inmate immaculate conception, toothbrushes getting stuck in small intestines, fake Disneyland weddings, smuggling hundreds of tortillas on airpla…
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In February 2025, a college freshman is reported missing from her dorm at CU Boulder. Days later, her body is discovered in a canyon miles from campus, an area her family says she never would have gone alone. She is bruised and battered, missing one shoe, and both her phone and purse are gone. When those belongings later turn up in the possession o…
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Finding Your Signature Home Decor Style (& Lo Just Bought Her First!)
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Stassi is back with the ultimate home episode because C-O-Lo just bought her very first place—and not just any home, but her first L.A. home. They’re celebrating with a deep dive into the obsessive art of decorating, design regrets, and figuring out your aesthetic one sideboard mistake at a time. Lo shares how she found a townhouse that just felt r…
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It’s been a terrible, horrible, no good very bad week, and we’re here to talk through all of the BS: Diddy being found not guilty of his most serious crimes (literally…HOW???), Bryan Kohberger pleads guilty to escape the death penalty, and we absolutely shit on the tacky and hypocritical mess that was Jeff Bezos & Lauren Sanchez’s wedding (and what…
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When a woman made the life-changing decision to anonymously donate her kidney, she did it out of pure compassion for a total stranger. But what happens when that stranger doesn’t stay anonymous? When the recipient of your organ begins threatening your safety, and turning your act of selflessness into a nightmare? In episode 358, Jac and Lex delve i…
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President of The Hunching Girlies Community
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It’s Stassi’s birthday episode, and she’s here to unpack her accidental life hack for celebrating yourself all week long—without throwing a single party. Between martinis, New York adventures, and her complicated feelings about birthday Instagram posts, Stassi shares her best birthday moments, including finding out her birthday is the luckiest day …
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You’ve been asking us to deep dive The Yellow Deli (and the Twelve Tribes cult) for months now, and the day has finally come. We’re diving into their “communal living” and “child discipline”, bizarre Sabbath gatherings, and disgusting beliefs. Don’t be fooled by the friendly workers and delicious sandwiches…the Yellow Deli is a CULT. Also, we touch…
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On February 25, 1999, a 24-year-old environmental and Indigenous rights activist and two Native American advocates disappear from Arauca, Colombia, after meeting with local U’Wa people. The U’Wa’s lives and lands are under direct threat from multinational oil extraction, and the activists are there to help facilitate protection of the tribes’ indig…
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Starting Fresh: Closet Purge & Birthday Vibes with Alex Stafford
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It’s Stassi’s birthday episode! She’s joined by her childhood bestie Alex Stafford—who’s been around since the original “Dracarys” days, long before Blake Lively ruined it—for their annual closet cleanout tradition. Over martinis and Aperol spritzes, they catch up on Blake’s cringe Game of Thrones text, texting habits that trigger anxiety, and acci…
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Everyone seems to be crashing out this week, and we are here to cover it all for you! R Kelly’s “alleged” murder attempt in jail, Kanye showing up at Diddy’s trial, Trace Cyrus’ wilddddd accusations against Brenda Song, Justin Bieber posting his personal conversations on IG, and of course the latest insanity with Blake vs Justin. 🎟 Catch up to FOUR…
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Episode 356: Christy Giles Cilliers & Hilda Cabrales-Arzola
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On November 13th of 2021, two young women, aged 26 and 24, head out for a night on the town that finishes up near Beverly Hills, California. They dance the night away at a warehouse party into the wee hours. But come daybreak, the friends - one a successful model, the other an aspiring architect - haven’t made it home. By the end of the day, the wo…
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Stassi & Jac Vanek on Ladyworld, Day Drinking, and “B*tch Eating Crackers”
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Stassi is joined by LadyGang’s Jac Vanek to talk all things LadyWorld—the first-ever podcast festival happening this September 26-28, 2025 in Miramar Beach, Florida. Jac shares how it all started with a glamping idea and turned into a full-blown interactive weekend with all the famous podcast girlies. They also bond over preferring day-drinking to …
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There’s a lotttt that happened last week and we’re covering it all: JP Miller (the creepy abusive pastor) married his mistress just a year after his wife mysteriously took her own life, Justin Baldoni’s lawsuit was dismissed (but is it really what it seems??? We’re breaking it down for you), new info leaning towards Ocean Gate being a suicide missi…
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Over a span of 39 years, at least 14 aliases, 17 arrests, and nearly a dozen imprisonments, Robert Spears had lived a con artists' life of unparalleled adventure and intrigue. His crimes culminated in an ultimate act of evil, when he downed a crowded aircraft to fake his own death. This is a tale of one man who became obsessed with this story and t…
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A Simple Favor with Taylor Strecker
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Stassi opens up about how much it meant to have Bestie Taylor Strecker at her SI Miami moment—but the convo quickly turns into a hilarious (and painfully relatable) rant about being “favor allergic.” From DM disasters to one-time-only friendship asks, they break down the unspoken rules of adult boundaries. Taylor watched the new season of And Just …
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Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Model Say What?!
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Stassi just checked off a major bucket-list moment—walking the Sports Illustrated runway in a bikini—and she’s never been prouder. Joined by her co-host and confidante Lo, she shares every behind-the-scenes detail of what became one of the best experiences (and trips) of her life. From battling body dysmorphia and last-minute bikini chaos to realiz…
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It’s part two of our Diddy trial coverage, and this week we FINALLY learn wow and why the infamous tape from The Intercontinental hotel was covered up for so long (hint: $100k). We go through the rest of the highlights from this week in trial, plus Blake drops her emotional distress claims against Justin Baldoni, and Celine Dion has a satanic child…
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In the early morning hours of July 18, 2021, a 23-year-old woman is standing in line at a food truck outside a Phoenix nightclub when gunfire erupts. She is struck in the chest and later dies at the hospital, leaving her family devastated. As police investigate, they uncover very little evidence—aside from a grainy video of a dark-colored car speed…
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We’re back and (almost) live, giving you the latest updates of the Diddy trial. This week, Lex is bringing Jac up to speed on everything that has gone down the past few weeks at trial, including details about Kid Cudi’s car bombing, Cassie’s bombshell testimony, and the insane stories that Diddy’s numerous personal assistants had to share. We will …
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A 911 call brought firefighters to the home of Melissa Lamesch in November 2020. Melissa was only days away from being induced and delivering her first child, a son. Instead, first responders would find her unconscious on the kitchen floor. What seemed at first to be an accidental fire soon turned into a murder investigation. And the suspect? Melis…
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Boss B*tch, Empath Mom in Delulu Land: Astrology & Soul Talk with Aliza Kelly
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This week, Stassi goes full witchy with celebrity astrologer and bestselling author Aliza Kelly. The two bond instantly over their nearly identical Capricorn rising signs (only two degrees apart!), and explore what that means for destiny, timing, and survival mode.Aliza breaks down Stassi’s birth chart—Cancer Sun, Scorpio Moon, and born during Venu…
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IT’S TIME! This week, the girls are finally deep diving into Shen Yun. And this time, it’s personal. Jac and Lex went to a Shen Yun show themselves to see what all of the fuss was about. They’re diving into the bizarre history of Shen Yun itself, what going to a Shen Yun show is REALLY like, and figuring out once and for all if Shen Yun is actually…
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