
Stories that “Want” to be Told with Jac Vanek & Alexis Linkletter
02/18/25 • 7 min
It’s no secret: listeners are the backbone to every podcast's success. And as creators embrace a more interactive approach to content creation, they’re putting fans in the driver’s seat, steering the show’s direction to new, unexpected places. Tune in to hear from The First Degree ladies, Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek as they unpack the intrinsic value of fan engagement and explore how listener feedback and collaboration is reshaping the podcasting ecosystem.
Hosted by: Sophie Anderson
Written by: Alexandria Caggia
Sound Production by: Homero Espinosa
Edited & mixed by: Aili Chu
Art Direction by: Brooke Lewandowski
Additional Support: Richard Larsson, Isabel Blake, Morgan James
It’s no secret: listeners are the backbone to every podcast's success. And as creators embrace a more interactive approach to content creation, they’re putting fans in the driver’s seat, steering the show’s direction to new, unexpected places. Tune in to hear from The First Degree ladies, Alexis Linkletter and Jac Vanek as they unpack the intrinsic value of fan engagement and explore how listener feedback and collaboration is reshaping the podcasting ecosystem.
Hosted by: Sophie Anderson
Written by: Alexandria Caggia
Sound Production by: Homero Espinosa
Edited & mixed by: Aili Chu
Art Direction by: Brooke Lewandowski
Additional Support: Richard Larsson, Isabel Blake, Morgan James
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