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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.