The Real MP3s

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.

  1. Free Stuff Has Consequences?

    1D AGO

    Free Stuff Has Consequences?

    Free stuff sounds great… until you’re offered a dragon tattoo, paid in chicken wings you didn’t ask for, and accidentally taken out by a THC cookie. In this episode, I talk about the weird, random, and sometimes questionable “perks” that come with my job... including things I’m very glad I said no to. Consider this a reminder that just because something’s free doesn’t mean it’s a good idea.

    29 min
  2. Alex Weeden & The Room Full of Legends

    FEB 4

    Alex Weeden & The Room Full of Legends

    This week’s guest: Alex Weeden Alex is one of those musicians who makes you realize just how small (and wild) the music world really is. We go way back decades, from his early days playing for Miranda Lambert to now touring massive arenas with Parker McCollum. We swap memories, embarrassing nicknames, and stories that casually include Dave Grohl being cool, an awkward moment in front of Reese Witherspoon, and an unreal Paul McCartney encounter. This episode is a full-circle moment.

    30 min
  3. I Should’ve Knocked on Wood

    JAN 28

    I Should’ve Knocked on Wood

    In this episode, I talk about two artists I’d love to sit down with for very different reasons. What I didn’t know while recording was that one of those wishes was about to come true. This is your reminder to knock on wood before you say anything out loud.

    24 min
  4. Lee Jennings & The Slow Burn Success

    JAN 21

    Lee Jennings & The Slow Burn Success

    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.

    24 min
  5. No, I Don't Have Free Tickets, Pt. II

    JAN 14

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

    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.

    25 min
  6. Start The Damn Podcast

    JAN 7

    Start The Damn Podcast

    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.

    28 min
  7. Concerts That Owned Me in 2025, Pt. II

    12/31/2025

    Concerts That Owned Me in 2025, Pt. II

    If Part 1 was about nostalgia, Part 2 is about whiplash... in the best possible way. One of these shows made me feel everything at once, and the others made me question my hearing (worth it). New year, same obsession.

    23 min
  8. Concerts That Owned Me in 2025, Pt. I

    12/24/2025

    Concerts That Owned Me in 2025, Pt. I

    I wasn’t planning on releasing an episode this week, but once I started thinking about the concerts that defined my 2025, I couldn’t stop. In part one of my Top 5 concerts of the year, I’m talking about wildly different shows that all left a mark, from intimate, emotional moments to full-blown legendary performances. Merry Christmas!!

    18 min
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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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  • Creator
    Hayley St. John
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    38
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Hayley Overton 2025
  • Show Website
    The Real MP3s