The Real MP3s
Podcast Description
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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The podcast dives deep into themes surrounding personal anecdotes from artist interactions, memorable backstage moments, and the emotional connections tied to music. Examples of episodes include an intimate storytelling session with Billy Corgan that explores the nuances of their encounter and a pilot episode emphasizing the joys of companionship over formal interviews.

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.
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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