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The Real MP3s

The Real MP3s

Written by: Hayley St. John
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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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Episodes
  • Lee Jennings & The Slow Burn Success

    Lee Jennings & The Slow Burn Success
    Jan 21 2026

    This episode is a reminder that doing the work and being a good person still matters. I talk about my conversation with Lee Jennings from The Funeral Portrait... someone who truly embodies patience, hustle, and heart. We covered everything from music influences to Buc-ee’s, and it turned into one of those conversations that sticks with you.
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    24 mins
  • No, I Don't Have Free Tickets, Pt. II

    No, I Don't Have Free Tickets, Pt. II
    Jan 14 2026

    Apparently “working in radio” means I personally control all concert tickets… again. In Part 2, I dive into the unhinged requests and awkward messages I get asking for free tickets. I didn’t plan on getting this fired up, but here we are. Consider this a public service announcement.
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    25 mins
  • Start The Damn Podcast

    Start The Damn Podcast
    Jan 7 2026

    I’ve been thinking a lot about how many people say “I want to start a podcast”… and then never do. In this episode, I talk about why I finally started The Real MP3s, how it came together, and the insecurities I still battle every time I hit publish. If you’ve been waiting for a sign, this might be it. Start the damn podcast.
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    28 mins
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