The First Degree

Things are starting to get creepy over here. This week we’re talking about computers made with ALIVE human brain cells that need to be fed to stay alive, a dude swallowing $800k worth of Tiffany’s diamond earrings (and the police having to wait for him to shit them out), the FORBES 30 Under 30 to prison pipeline, and we’re back with more Kelly Clarkson / Brooklyn toy controversy conspiracy theories!

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By 2024, there are 11 unsolved murders in Dawson Creek, British Columbia. All committed in the previous three years. Families of the murdered and missing are desperate for answers about their loved ones' deaths and whereabouts. The quiet, small town is dealing with the consequences of a natural resource boom, where workers flood into town to make big money, as well as to spend it. Before long, the insidious nature of drug addiction has many locals in its grip. But the other, far more dangerous and frightening consequence is the power wielded by local dealers. The resulting violence sets reporter Timothy Sawa on a quest to explore why residents are afraid to speak out. In episode 427, Jac and Alexis detail the string of mysterious disappearances and unsolved murders in Dawson Creek and Timothy’s journey towards the truth, which he chronicles in his compelling podcast, The Mile Zero Murders.

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Another weird week over here on the deep dive! We get a good look into Clavicular’s new Camp Looksmaxing where a bunch of losers pay $5k to have him tell them they’re ugly. Also, Laura Owen’s / Clayton Echard updates, new bombshell evidence that Stockton Rush planned the Ocean Gate implosion, and we finally find out what skinwalkers really look like.

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Some encounters with the unexplained are terrifying. Others offer an unexpected sense of comfort. But all leave us wondering what, if anything, exists beyond death. In this special Halloween episode, Lex and Jac share more extraordinary stories from Firsties, including disturbing encounters, mysterious apparitions, and chilling evidence captured on camera. Are these coincidences, tricks of the mind, or glimpses of something we don't yet understand? Enjoy this year’s final Halloween tribute episode, because we’re back to the traditional format next week.

Join Jac and Lex on Talk Shop Live to dish about Lex’s book, Between the Devil and the Tide. Link to join below. You can also get your signed copy using the same link.

Date/ time- Thursday, October 29th at 3pm PST/ 6pm EST

Join Jac & Lex on TalkShop Live for the Between the Devil and the Tide livestream

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Jac pulls the string of the Kelly Clarkson / $15K mechanical bird drama and (SHOCKER!) it leads to Epstein adjacent children’s books about secret pizza parties??? Plus, the girls chat about Jonestown opening for tourists, Kate Gosselin’s alleged abuse, and not being able to get away from the Victoria’s Secret fashion show.

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