March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 15: Sterling R. Jackson

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sterling R. Jackson!
A multi-instrument musician, singer, songwriter, recording engineer, voice over artist and comedian, Sterling has developed a following over the years with numerous covers on his YouTube channel. Outside of his covers, he's also released original music with Phyllotaxis, COSM, and Vagus Nerve.
Sterling's latest release - Reflections, Vo. 1 - dropped in June. The album features remixed and remastered cover songs that Sterling has released over the years. Additionally, he recently collaborated with Meytal Cohen, Doc Coyle (Bad Wolves, Vagus Nerve, ex-God Forbid), Aaron Bruch (Breaking Benjamin) and Mark Vollelunga (Nothing More) for a cover of "Judith" from A Perfect Circle. The "Judith" cover has racked up nearly 108k views on Meytal Cohen's YouTube channel and been featured on SiriusXM's Octane satellite radio station.
On this episode of March Forth, Sterling talks with Mike about his time away from music, battles with health issues and anxiety, his rebrand and return to music, the "Judith" cover, and much more. This episode also features a cover of Audioslave's "Cochise," the first track off Reflections, Vol. 1.
To stay up to date on Sterling's latest covers and musical projects, follow him on Instagram @sterlingrjackson. The links to his YouTube channel and website, the latter of which features all of his musical works, are below.
If you or someone you know is struggling with any form of anxiety or depression, please visit the following link from the ADAA (Anxiety and Depression Association of America) for numerous helpful resources: https://adaa.org/living-with-anxiety/ask-and-learn/resources.
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Sterling R. Jackson's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPerX9FhTy7bnVexa2OQRtg
Sterling R. Jackson's website: https://www.phyllotaxismusic.com/

Episode 14: Ryan Wayton, Jon Hammond and Alan Hoffar

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ryan Wayton, Jon Hammond and Alan Hoffar of Tropic Bombs!
Mike and the gang catch up on what Tropic Bombs has been up to, including Alan (formerly of Hearsay T.A.O. and We Are The Fury) joining the band as the new bassist, the new studio, new music, Riffmeister Crum, a rejuvenation inspired in part by trips down to North Carolina and visits with the late McKenzie Bell, and more.
This episode also features the brand new single from Tropic Bombs, "Reignite."
Check out Tropic Bombs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs/, Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/tropicbombs/, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DqxAd-jIo2BcwKE115dVw.
Follow the podcast on Instagram @MarchForthPod and Mike on Twitter @MikeVBauman
Thanks for listening! If ya dig it, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another!

Episode 13: Brandon Bauman

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with his brother Brandon Bauman!
Brandon and Mike take a trip down memory lane on this one, talking about their favorite video games, music and TV shows of the 90's and early 2000's. Additionally, they touch on what they've been checking out at home during Covid-19.
You can follow the podcast on Instagram @MarchForthPod, and you can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeVBauman
Thanks for listening! As always, keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 12: Mik Gonzales

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Mik Gonzales!
On his return to the podcast, Mik talks with Mike about their shared love for metal music. Having graduated from high school back in '82, Mik comes from a different era of metal than Mike, who was born in '88. 
From NWOBHM, to KISS, ACCEPT, Metallica, Seduce, Black Sabbath, Ozzy, Randy Rhoads, Iron Maiden, Rainbow, Motley Crue, Northwest Ohio's own Necros and many more, Mik talks to Mike about what it was like coming up in the 80's with all of the different metal bands and genres, including some of his favorite shows and concert stories.
Check out Mik's new podcast Cherokee Rewind at https://cherokeerewind.podbean.com/. You can also listen to his radio show "The Cheap Seats" every Sunday morning at 9 am ET on 106.5 FM The Ticket.
You can follow Mike on Twitter @MikeVBauman and on Instagram @MarchForthPod.
Thanks for listening! Keep the faith and be kind to one another.

Episode 11: Steve Dwyer

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steve Dwyer!
Steve is the Senior Director of Brand at Sweetwater, as well as the lead vocalist for Starsleeper. In this episode, Steve talks to Mike about growing up with the support and influence of musical parents, how he got into heavy music (shout out to the late great Vinnie Paul), his former band OnceOver, coming up in the Toledo Music scene, pursuing your passions, and more.
This podcast also features the song "All Our Heroes Are Dead" off Starsleeper's 2019 EP Wish. Hope. Pray. Check it out now on Spotify, Apple Music, Amazon Music, Google Play Music, and Deezer!
Thanks for listening! As always, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
 
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Episode 10: Doc Coyle

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Doc Coyle!
Doc (guitarist for Bad Wolves, Vagus Nerve, host of The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle, ex-God Forbid) talks to Mike about his journey from leaving God Forbid in his early 30's, to moving across the country to California, getting plugged in to the L.A. music scene, saying "yes" to opportunities, and finding balance within Bad Wolves' success and a growing social profile.
The pair also discuss what it's like to jam with and learn from Metallica's Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo, Zoltan Bathory's leadership and business savvy, Doc's sneaker collection, their thoughts on the NBA returning, and more.
Thanks for listening, and stay safe out there! As always, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Follow Doc on Twitter and Instagram @DocCoyle, Facebook @DocCoyleOfficial
Check out The Ex-Man with Doc Coyle at https://www.jabberjawmedia.com/podcasts/ex-man
For Bad Wolves' latest album "N.A.T.I.O.N." and socials, visit https://badwolvesnation.com/
For exclusive Bad Wolves' content (including the debut of "Coyle's Closet"), head over to https://www.patreon.com/badwolves
Follow Mike on Twitter @MikeVBauman and Instagram @MarchForthPod

Episode 9: Andy Langston

In this episode of March Forth, Mike chats with his buddy Andy Langston! Mike has known Andy since they were freshmen in high school, and he's one of the most musically inclined (if not the most musically inclined) people he knows. From the drums, to guitar, to singing and recording, Andy has done it all, and he's done it in multiple bands across multiple genres.
After their lives took them in different directions over the past couple years, Mike and Andy catch up on this podcast, talking everything from how Andy got into music, the different bands he's been in over the years, artists they dig but discovered later in life, their favorite concerts, and more. Andy was also kind enough to share a personal song he wrote called "Passing Clouds."
As always, keep the faith and be kind to one another. Thanks for listening!

Episode 8: Lindsay Bowman

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Lindsay Bowman!
Lindsay talks with Mike about her lifelong passion for music, including the early days singing in church and around the house with her Mom, building her name in Virginia, moving to Nashville, and more. Lindsay also takes Mike through her journey in Nashville from knowing no one to forming Smoke 'n Guns, building an audience, touring, doing solo work, and what it's been like as a performer during the coronavirus.
This episode of the podcast also features Lindsay's debut single "You Don't Get to Know," available on Spotify, Apple Music and streaming platforms. Go download it now and spread the word!
Thanks to Lindsay, and thanks to you all for listening! 
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Episode 7: Steve Taylor

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Bauman chats with Steve Taylor! 
Having met each other nearly 10 years ago when Bauman joined Toledo Sports Network, the pair discuss Taylor's love for sports, including the happenstance manner in which he got into sports broadcasting later in life, moments that stick out over the years, and what he's up to now. Bauman and Taylor also get into Taylor's love for music, his faith, and have a hoops discussion about the G.O.A.T. and what players in today's game could've done their thing back in the '80s.
You can check out Steve's radio show "The Sport Shop" every Saturday at 10 AM EST on 106.5 FM The Ticket in Toledo. For everything Steve Taylor, download and follow him on thesportshop.app!
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Episode 6: Mike Jameson

In this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with friend and former colleague/bossman Mike Jameson of Toledo Sports Network!
Bauman chats with Mikey about getting the broadcasting bug from his dad, being Bill Laimbeer-light (emphasis on the "light" part ;)) on the court in high school, becoming a DJ, getting his shot on the radio, eventually starting Toledo Sports Network and more. From the ups, the downs and the in-between, this episode really has it all!
Check out Jameson's work with Toledo Sports Network at toledosportsnetwork.com and the links below. For his other videography work, TV shows and Toledo Sports Network games, click the YouTube link. Thanks for listening!
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