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The Real MP3s

Hayley St. John

They say never meet your heroes. I disagree! The Real MP3s gets into the real stuff: The off-mic memories, the backstage laughs, surprise acts of kindness, and those unforgettable “you had to be there” moments with the artists who shaped your soundtrack.Hosted by Hayley St. John.

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26:39

Covid vs. Radio

The Real MP3s ·

2025/11/19

Remember that one in-studio interview with Seether, masked up and fully sanitized? Here's a peek of what it was like in the world of radio during Covid. No, you can't win concert tickets, but... here's a free pizza?

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27:15

There is Nothing More Embarrassing Than This...

The Real MP3s ·

2025/11/12

In this episode, I share a story I never thought would see the light of day. Let’s just say professionalism took a backseat at a music festival when I mixed up Nothing More and Whitechapel. I was ready for poetic lyrics… and got guttural screams instead. Oops.

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20:14

No, I Will Not Give You a Shoutout.

The Real MP3s ·

2025/11/05

I’m not mad... I’m just burned. From awkward call-ins to questionable shoutout requests, I’m sharing the stories that prove radio is way weirder than it sounds. I'm keeping it real, and maybe a little petty.

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23:30

Alice Cooper, Pt 2: 'Til Death Do Us Part

The Real MP3s ·

2025/10/29

Just in time for Halloween, I finally meet the king of shock rock himself, Alice Cooper. From his killer (literally) marriage advice to a surprise chokehold and my weird snake phobia, this one’s a graveyard smash.

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16:25

Alice Cooper, Pt. 1: Shockingly Good Marriage Advice

The Real MP3s ·

2025/10/22

I was just looking for an interview moment… instead, I got marriage advice from Alice freakin’ Cooper. This Halloween, hear how he dropped some shockingly good love lessons and proved that even rock’s wildest legends have a soft spot.

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23:01

Nashville, But Make It Haunted

The Real MP3s ·

2025/10/15

This isn’t a paranormal podcast...but it is October, and apparently, Nashville’s music scene has some unexpected “guests.” From historic venues to music offices with haunted reputations, these stories might make you leave the stage lights on.

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19:13

The Best Concert I Never Asked For

The Real MP3s ·

2025/10/08

The best concert I’ve ever seen wasn’t on the calendar. My Halloween plans tanked, and suddenly I found myself at The Hives instead. What happened next? Let’s just say no show has ever topped it.

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17:01

Ashley McBryde & The Tattooed Lady

The Real MP3s ·

2025/10/01

Some artists leave you with a photo. Ashley McBryde left me with a hair-pulling incident, a “tattooed lady” moment, and proof she’s as badass offstage as on.

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16:45

Barns Courtney & The Sultry Man Muffin

The Real MP3s ·

2025/09/24

Witty, unpredictable, and just a little unhinged: Barns Courtney is the kind of interview you never forget. From calling my friend a “sultry man muffin” to sharing his life hack for dodging speeding tickets, even playing a concert on crutches couldn’t slow him down. Oh, and our photo? Let’s just say “limp fish handshake” energy.

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11:40

Listener Stories: Nicole Kidman & The Wrong Flex

The Real MP3s ·

2025/09/17

What happens when you try to impress Nicole Kidman… and it backfires? In this listener story, a birthday mix-up, an awkward Tom Cruise comment, and one surprising cheek kiss make for the kind of encounter you never live down.

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22:06

Opry Life Pt. II: No Autographs, Please

The Real MP3s ·

2025/09/10

Part 2 of Opry Life pulls back the curtain on music legends, unexpected encounters, and stories that are too good to make up. Plus, a former coworker that you may even recognise. Backstage at the Opry isn’t always glamorous… but it’s always memorable.

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27:42

Opry Life Pt. I: The Good, The Weird, The Haunted

The Real MP3s ·

2025/09/03

A**hole tourists, unsolicited ghost stories, and what was there before Ole Red. Welcome to Opry Life, Part 1.

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21:43

Billy Ray Cyrus & Thank God For That Pacifier (feat....

The Real MP3s ·

2025/08/20

Mama Kaye joins me again for a trip back to the ’90s, when toddler-me might have insulted Billy Ray Cyrus right to his face… but luckily, my pacifier saved me. From Trace Adkins to Diamond Rio, we’re talking about the ’90s country artists who made a big impression in the best way.

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18:54

Garth Brooks & The Dozen Yellow Roses (feat. Mama Kaye)

The Real MP3s ·

2025/08/13

This week, my very first guest joins me, and she’s the only person I know who might have more stories than I do. Mama Kaye is here, and she’s probably on Garth Brooks’ wall of fame at this point. We’re talking music, memories, and of course, the story behind those dozen yellow roses.

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19:49

Tommy Lee & The Red Neck Incident

The Real MP3s ·

2025/08/06

What do you get when you mix Tommy Lee, a mile-long list of banned questions, and my neck turning fire-engine red mid-interview? A damn near total meltdown I somehow powered through. But despite the chaos, Tommy and John 5 were kind, chill, and cool as hell. This one’s chaotic yet inspiring... and very, very red.

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19:31

No, I Don’t Have Free Tickets

The Real MP3s ·

2025/07/30

Living in Nashville and working in radio sounds cool… until everyone you’ve ever met starts asking for free tickets, backstage passes, and personal favors. In this episode, I’m setting the record straight, with love of course, (and maybe a little eye-roll).

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18:41

Brendon Urie & The Conversation I’ll Never Forget...

The Real MP3s ·

2025/07/23

I know I interviewed Brendon Urie… I just don’t remember much of it. But I do remember how he made me feel. This episode is about the chat that quietly changed everything...the one that shifted my mindset from “doing interviews” to actually having conversations. Plus, a quick story about a pre-show shot with Dave Grohl, because obviously.

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12:34

Listener Stories: Ted Nugent & The Cardboard Kill Shot

The Real MP3s ·

2025/07/16

I finally got my first listener story submission, and it did not disappoint. In this episode, I read a wild tale featuring some very 2005 fashion choices, a meet-and-greet with Ted Nugent, and a conversation that quickly escalates into bow hunting… and shooting arrows at cardboard cutouts of Islamic terrorists. Yep. We’re off to a strong (and slightly unhinged) start. Keep those stories coming!!

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18:57

I Married The Band, Pt. I

The Real MP3s ·

2025/07/09

What’s it like being married to someone just as obsessed with music as I am? It’s loud, it’s expensive, and sometimes I accidentally become his roadie. In this episode, I’m talking about the chaos, the connection, and a couple horror stories of dating musicians in Nashville (spoiler: red flags can play guitar too).

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22:32

Jelly Roll & The Adult McDonald's Happy Meal

The Real MP3s ·

2025/07/02

I got to do Jelly Roll’s very first radio interview, and honestly, I totally underestimated him at first, but he’s one of the nicest, realest badasses in the game. In this episode, we talk about his journey, his wild sense of humor, and why he’s 100% earned every bit of his success.

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