
FIRST is a series where guests answer questions about their first times. Follow The Spinoff on YouTube for video episodes.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 29 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Categories | ArtsMusic InterviewsMusic | ||||

Newshub political editor Tova O’Brien tells us about her first live cross, breaking the law and more.
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Ladyhawke tells us about her first band, "disgusting" first flat, a rumour involving a former member of The Mickey Mouse Club and more.
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Comedian Ruby Esther tells us about her first gig, an upsetting heckle, making her dad cry and more.
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Musician Chelsea Jade tells us about her "creepy" childhood hobby, being addicted to Pokémon Red and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air.
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Comedian, actor and the official dark horse of Celebrity Treasure Island Brynley Stent tells us about crushing on Munkustrap from Cats, sharing a fleece onesie with Chris Parker and more.
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Tāmaki-Makaurau rapper Melodownz tells us about his first gig, first car, a short-lived pet goldfish and more.
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Actor Te Ao o Hinepehinga Rauna (Head High, Shortland Street) tells us about getting in trouble at kōhanga reo, a hair-raising rumour and more.
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Producer Haz Beats (Home Brew, Team Dynamite, YGB) tells us about his first gig, taking a goat to the Aotearoa Music Awards and more.
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