FIRST

Newshub political editor Tova O'Brien tells us about her first live cross, breaking the law and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Ladyhawke tells us about her first band, "disgusting" first flat, a rumour involving a former member of The Mickey Mouse Club and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Ruby Esther tells us about her first gig, an upsetting heckle, making her dad cry and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Tāmaki-Makaurau rapper Melodownz tells us about his first gig, first car, a short-lived pet goldfish and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Producer Haz Beats (Home Brew, Team Dynamite, YGB) tells us about his first gig, taking a goat to the Aotearoa Music Awards and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Sanjay Patel tells us about the early days of Twitter, collecting Shortland Street trading cards and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Gussie and Ezra from Wellington band Earth Tongue tell us about axolotls, the horror of Matilda and a cigarette smoking ghost and more. This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Bubbah (aka Sieni Leo'o Olo) from Comedy Central series SIS tells us about her first time doing stand-up, crushing on Woody from Toy Story, why she should have a Vailima sponsorship and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Em Walker (Theia, TE KAAHU) tells us about the first CD she bought, Neopets, writing her first song in te reo Māori and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Shit You Should Care About co-founder tells us about being the subject of high school gossip, being followed by Ariana Grande, her first phone and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Heidi and Grace from pop duo Laiika tell us about the first time they met, rebelling against the system, writing the quintessential pop song and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

National Party MP Simon Bridges tells us about working at the Footrot Flats theme park, going to see U2, thrashing his mum's Toyota Starlet and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Georgia Lines tells us about her complicated relationship with Crocs, a disappearing tadpole and her favourite joke.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Pax Assadi tells about allegedly having SARS, his love for Craig David's album 'Born to Do It' and a bad heckler experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Ladi6 tells us about the first time she got paid for a gig, her family's racist dog, Hammer pants and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. Watch the video version at thespinoff.co.nz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Actor and comedian Kura Forrester tells us about her first time doing stand-up, being the Eagle Boys mascot, her worst audition and more.Watch the video version of FIRST at thespinoff.co.nz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician and actor Troy Kingi tells us about his first brush with death, first memory, becoming a father and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. Watch the video episode at thespinoff.co.nz See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian, actor and felt artist Chris Parker tells us about the first thing he ever felted, first celebrity crush, being a Mall Santa and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician TEEKS tells us about making his first album Something to Feel, cooking pasta, his favourite Dragon Ball Z character and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The Green Party co-leader tells us about growing up in a political family, embracing the spaghetti jeans trend, sniffing children and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Liam Finn (Crowded House, BARB, Betchadupa) tells us about accidentally harshing the buzz of an alt rock icon, becoming a dad, why he quit rugby and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Two of the stars of new TVNZ series Creamerie remember the first time they saw Asian representation on screen, their first times acting and more. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Musician Nadia Reid tells us which 90s boy band hit she still rates, why she used to get kicked out of Countdown and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Comedian Angella Dravid talks us through the difference between MSN and Yahoo chat, and an unusual first flatting experience. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Finn Andrews (The Veils) on his disastrous first Rockquest, the first thing he'd save if his house was on fire, his first musical hero and more.This episode of FIRST was made with the support of NZ On Air. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Join a variety of guests as they tell us about some of their firsts. Coming soon to The Spinoff Podcast Network See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.