March Forth with Mike Bauman
A podcast featuring conversations with the common threads of perseverance and moving forward.
A podcast featuring conversations with the common threads of perseverance and moving forward.
Episodes

Jun 1, 2021
Episode 33: Karamel Klassik
Jun 1, 2021
Jun 1, 2021
1 hr 16 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Karamel Klassik!
An alternative music artist based out of Phoenix, Arizona, Karamel Klassik has released 14 songs since 2018, including his latest single "Issues," which just dropped on 5/28. He's part of the independent label Nobody Records, which also features fellow March Forth guest Alikirii.
In this conversation, Karamel Klassik talks with Mike about how he got into music, his background as a wrestler and MMA fighter, being vulnerable in his songs by covering topics such as toxic relationships, anxiety, and depression, the Nobody Records family, working with producer Dalton Webb, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features Karamel Klassik's single "Lust," available where you get your music!
Follow Karamel Klassik on Instagram @karamelklassik, and on Twitch at https://www.twitch.tv/karamelklassik. Follow his MMA handle on Instagram @theinferno_mma.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Jun 1, 2021
1 hr 16 min

May 18, 2021
Episode 32: House//Divided
May 18, 2021
May 18, 2021
1 hr 15 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with House//Divided!
Formed in Norfolk, Virginia, House//Divided is a progressive metalcore band that just released their debut EP Ash & Echoes in March. Their song "Jaakuna" has racked up over 56,000 streams on Spotify, while the accompanying music video for the track has gotten 27,000 views on YouTube.
In this episode of the pod, Mike chats with Zach (Vocals), Josh (Vocals), Nard (Bass), Jesse (Drums), Thomas (Guitar) and Alex (Guitar) of House//Divided about the band's formation, how they got into music, the subjects and influences of their lyrical content, the making of Ash & Echoes, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features House//Divided's latest single "Blackwater," available where you get your music!
To stay up to date on House//Divided, follow them on Instagram @housedividedmusic, and visit https://linktr.ee/HouseDivided.
You can follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
May 18, 2021
1 hr 15 min

May 4, 2021
May 4, 2021
1 hr 10 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Bridget and Zak Kanary of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition!
Based in Northwest Ohio, Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition is the husband & wife team of Bridget & Zak. Together, they provide both personal training and nutrition plans to their clients to help them create sustainable and healthy lifestyles despite the hustle and bustle that comes with everyday life. As parents of four young children (including a set of twin boys!), Bridge & Zak know all about that hustle and bustle. They use their social media platforms to not only spread the word on Bearded Fitness & Nutrition, but also to help inspire others to know that if they can do it, you can do it, too.
On this episode of the podcast, Mike talks with Bridge & Zak about how they met back in the day, the genesis of Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition, the challenges of raising four children while also running a business, the connection they have with their clients, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "Light the Way" from Tropic Bombs. To check out more of their music, visit https://tropicbombs.bandcamp.com/!
To learn more about Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition, follow them on Instagram @beardedbirdfitnessnutrition and @bridgeypat, or visit them on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100049903496967.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instragam @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
May 4, 2021
1 hr 10 min

Apr 20, 2021
Apr 20, 2021
1 hr 35 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Anthony Briscoe and Nick Quiller of Down North!
Comprised of Brisoce (Frontman), Quiller (Guitar), Brandon Storms (Bass) and Conrad Real (Drums), Down North has built a following with a sound and live show they describe in part as "the Red Hot Chili Peppers covering Prince with an early James Brown frontman."
Based out of Seattle, Down North has toured nationally and performed at the likes of Live Nation's Headquarters, Rock Legends Cruise and Seattle's longstanding Bumbershoot Music Festival. So far in 2021, Down North has released covers of "Dance Little Sister" by Sananda Maitreya (formerly known as Terence Trent D'Arby) and "America" by Prince.
On this episode of the podcast, Mike chats with Anthony and Nick about their earliest musical memories, how Down North came together, Seattle's music scene and history, Black artists' influences and contributions to music, Down North's energetic live performances, and more.
This episode features Down North's aforementioned cover of Prince's "America," available where you get your music!
Stay up to date on Down North by visiting https://www.downnorthband.com/. Follow them on Instagram @downnorthband, Twitter @downnorthband and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/downnorth/. Click the following link to learn more about Tina Bell: https://pleasekillme.com/bam-bam-tina-bell/.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instragam @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up to date on the podcast, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Apr 20, 2021
1 hr 35 min

Apr 6, 2021
Episode 29: Eddie Wellz
Apr 6, 2021
Apr 6, 2021
1 hr 18 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Eddie Wellz!
Based out of Arizona, Wellz is a creative individual who wears several hats. He's the co-vocalist of rising trap metal band Dropout Kings, creator/writer of Floral Swords, a hip hop artist in the Truminati Music Group, and just released his debut solo single "Millennial" on March 26th.
On this podcast, Eddie talks with Mike about his early love for rap and making rhymes, the evolution of his musical path and how he ended up in Dropout Kings, the genesis of creating Floral Swords, its connection to Dropout Kings' music, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Millennial," available where you get your music!
To stay up to date with Eddie, Floral Swords, Dropout Kings and Truminati, follow @EddieWellz, @FloralSwords, @BlackCatBill, @DropoutKingsAZ and @TruminatiMusic on Instagram. You can also follow Dropout Kings on Twitter @DropoutKingsAZ. Visit Flora Swords online at https://floralswords.com/, and Dropout Kings online at https://dropoutkingsmusic.com/.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Apr 6, 2021
1 hr 18 min

Mar 16, 2021
Episode 28: Alikirii
Mar 16, 2021
Mar 16, 2021
50 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Alikirii!
Based in Phoenix, Arizona, Alikirii is an emerging artist who's fusing elements of hip hop and alternative as part of the Nobody Records imprint. Working with producer Dalton Webb, Alikirii dropped his debut single "Damaging" on February 26th. He followed that up with the singles "Vitamin" and "Stung" on March 5th and March 12th, giving listeners an idea of his range and diversity of sound.
On this podcast, Alikirii talks with Mike about where his love for music began, working with Dalton Webb, building the Nobody Records imprint with the support of his brother, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Stung," available where you get your music!
To stay up to date with Alikirii, visit https://distrokid.com/hyperfollow/alikirii/stung. Follow him on Instagram @alikirii__ and Twitter @alikirii.
Follow producer Dalton Webb on Instagram @daltonwebb_music and Twitter @musicdaltonwebb.
To stay up on all of the Nobody Records artists and releases, visit https://www.officialnobodyrecords.com/!
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Mar 16, 2021
50 min

Mar 1, 2021
Episode 27: UJ Martinez
Mar 1, 2021
Mar 1, 2021
1 hr 28 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with UJ Martinez of The Sight of Impact!
Comprised of Martinez (lead guitar), Moises Lopez (vocals), Andrew Vela (guitar), Aaron Cruz (bass) and Hector Peralez (drums), The Sight of Impact is an alternative metal band from Donna, Texas. From shows with the likes of Avatar, Hed PE, Eyes Set To Kill, and Adema, to multiple appearances at the Never Say Never Festival, The Sight of Impact has worked hard to build up their fan base over the years.
That groundwork has translated to the digital realm for The Sight of Impact, where the band has racked up over 120,000 Spotify streams on multiple songs, including their latest single, "Venom." Released this past October in conjunction with an accompanying music video, "Venom" is also The Sight of Impact's most popular track on Spotify currently.
On this podcast, UJ talks with Mike about his love for music, including the positive influence his uncle and Linkin Park had on him at an early age, joining The Sight of Impact, working with Wade Concienne, a crazy tour story, new music, and more!
This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Venom," available now on Spotify and where you find your music!
Follow The Sight of Impact on Instagram @thesightofimpact, Twitter @TSOIofficial, and Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSightOfImpact/.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Mar 1, 2021
1 hr 28 min

Feb 15, 2021
Episode 26: Steven Mullan
Feb 15, 2021
Feb 15, 2021
1 hr 13 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steven Mullan!
Producer and singer-songwriter of Thunder Lily, Mullan is a Toledo, Ohio native and Nashville transplant like Mike with a love for music that began in childhood. In May 2020, Mullan dropped Thunder Lily's debut LP Volume One, releasing new music in accordance with the Full Moon in 2020.
Fusing elements of 80's, Dream Pop, Electro Pop, Synth Pop, Indie Pop and Alternative, Thunder Lily is a creative musical endeavor that Mullan described in part as "very experimental; it can go anywhere." In 2021, Mullan will put out new Thunder Lily music with each New Moon, the first being the single "Try Something New," which released on February 11th.
On this episode, Mullan talks with Mike about his earliest musical memories, cutting his teeth with numerous live shows in various settings over the years, moving to Nashville, the spiritual connection of music, Thunder Lily, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Try Something New," available now at https://thunderlily.bandcamp.com/ and where you find your music!
Keep up to date with Thunder Lily at https://www.travelinnerspace.com/, on Instagram @thunderlilysound, and on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/thunderlilysound/.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Feb 15, 2021
1 hr 13 min

Feb 1, 2021
Episode 25: Aaron Gonzalez
Feb 1, 2021
Feb 1, 2021
1 hr 13 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Aaron Gonzalez of Lost at Sea!
Comprised of Gonzalez (vocals, guitar), Carlos Garza (drums) and Philip Baugh (bass), Lost at Sea is a rock band from Dallas, Texas. With lyrics and a sound that deal in part with finding hope even when you're lost, the band is set to release its debut LP Motion Sickness in April with Revival Recordings. To get fans ready, Lost at Sea dropped the track "On My Own" in October 2020, followed by its latest single "Collider" on January 29th.
On this episode, Aaron chats with Mike about how he got into guitar and singing, his early days performing live, persevering through some tough times in his 20's, the meaning behind Lost at Sea's sound and name, the band's forthcoming album Motion Sickness, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features Lost at Sea's latest single "Collider," available now!
For all the latest with Lost at Sea, visit https://www.lostatseaofficial.com/. Follow the band on Instagram @lostatseatx and on Twitter @lostatseatx.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Feb 1, 2021
1 hr 13 min

Jan 18, 2021
Episode 24: John Amato
Jan 18, 2021
Jan 18, 2021
1 hr 6 min
On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with John Amato, owner of Jupmode!
Founded in 2006, Jupmode is a custom decoration business and retail brand based in Toledo, Ohio. From vintage-inspired clothing that highlights the history and pride of the Midwest, to custom clothing and screen printing, to community shirts which support local organizations and causes, Jupmode prides itself on comfortable, quality clothing and helping the community.
On this episode of the pod, Mike chats with John about Jupmode's growth over the years, including the meaning behind the name, how John got into the business, the history behind the designs, persevering through 2020, the importance of Jupmode giving back to the community, and more.
To purchase original designs or learn more about their custom apparel, visit Jupmode online at www.jupmode.com. Follow Jupmode on Instagram @jupmode, Twitter @jupmode, and Facebook at facebook.com/jupmode.
Follow March Forth with Mike Bauman on Instagram @marchforthpod and Mike on Twitter @mikevbauman.
Thanks for listening! If ya dug the show, like it, share it, tell a friend, subscribe, and above all, keep the faith and be kind to one another.
Jan 18, 2021
1 hr 6 min





