
First Spin
Hey, I’m Hayden Thomas—musician, lifelong music fan, and the guy who still makes mixtapes for road trips.
First Spin is my weekly interview show where I sit down with emerging artists who I genuinely believe are doing something special. You might not know their names yet, but if you’re anything like me, you’ll want to change that.
This show isn’t about hype. It’s about real conversations—about the first gigs, the late-night doubts, the sound that finally clicks. It’s a space for new voices to tell their stories, and for all of us to listen a little closer.
If you’re always on the hunt for the next song that’ll mean something to you—welcome. You’re in the right place.
New artists. Real stories. Weekly drops. Let’s give ‘em their first spin.
Podcasting since 2025 • 9 episodes
First Spin
Latest Episodes
Leisure Hour’s Raegan Gordon on DIY roots, safe spaces, and shooting your shot
This week I sat down with Raegan Gordon—drummer, vocalist, and songwriter for Leisure Hour, a band that grew out of Muncie’s DIY baseme...
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Season 1
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Episode 9
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45:40

All the Wine: Farewell Currents, Empire Builder, and Songs for Letting Go
This week I finally got to sit down with the whole lineup of All the Wine—Danny, Mike, and Wes. Their debut LP Farewell Currents came ...
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Season 1
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Episode 8
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48:32

Borrowed Sparks: Mike Bay on Grief, Faith, and Finding a Voice in Nashville
This week I got to talk with Mike Bay of
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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48:17

Andrew Patrick of The Carolyn: On DIY Punk, Orgcore & Not Giving Up
Andrew Patrick from The Carolyn jumped on the mic with me this week, and we got into a really honest, really funny conversation about what it takes to keep a band going when you’ve also got a day job, a life, and a limited supply of vacation da...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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23:08
