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).

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.

This week: a great convo with Godsmack’s Sully Erna about his love for Aerosmith and why radio still matters, all while realizing I had a solid few inches on him. Who knew I’d need to look down during a rockstar interview?

We’ve all had those moments... the slip-ups, the awkward pauses, the stage fright. In this episode, I’m sharing my most cringe-worthy on-stage intro fails as a reminder that it’s totally okay to mess up. Even the pros do it. What matters is showing up, owning it, and learning to laugh along the way.

Watching Kacey Musgraves go from unknown opener to unstoppable force in music has been amazing to witness. In this episode, I talk about seeing her rise firsthand and one especially heartwarming moment involving her biggest fan: her grandma.

In this episode, I share the story of an unforgettable in-person interview with Billy Corgan. From walking that tightrope of nerves (and the inability to talk about the Smashing Pumpkins?!) to the surprising moment he went out of his way to keep the conversation going, this one took an unexpected turn in the best way.

It's finally here! In the very first episode of The Real MP3s, I’m giving you a taste of what this podcast is all about: real, positive, and memorable experiences I’ve had meeting bands and artists over the years. I also get into why I hate the word “interview." No stiff Q&A's here, just genuine, often hilarious, and sometimes awkward moments with the people who make the music we love. Let’s kick things off!

Think of this as your soundcheck: The Real MP3s is all about real convos with the artists and bands you love. Here's your sneak peek. Submit your stories at HayleyStJohn.net/podcast!

Music from #Uppbeat (free for Creators!):

https://uppbeat.io/t/drummr/1978