March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 37: Kyal Randolph & Dillon Koprowski of Stretch

On this week's show, Mike Bauman returns to Bauman's Breakdown with not only his very own production studio (We still love you Mike Jameson! And really, "studio" is a bit of a stretch, pun intended; it's pretty much a nice little soundboard, a good mic and sweet headphones), but also a fun conversation with Kyal Randolph & Dillon Koprowski of Stretch! Hailing from his hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Bauman chats with Stretch about its debut album "Awkward at its Finest," the duo's live show and recording its first song ever with Jahred of (Hed)p.e. The show also features the latest single "Sky is Falling" off Stretch's debut album!https://www.facebook.com/helloimstretchhttps://www.youtube.com/user/helloimstretchStretch story in Toledo Free Presshttps://twitter.com/MikeVBauman

Episode 36: Big Dad Ritch of Texas Hippie Coalition

In this week's episode, Mike Bauman chats with Texas Hippie Coalition vocalist Big Dad Ritch. The two discuss Big Dad Ritch's earliest musical memories, Pantera, THC's red dirt metal sound and new album "Ride On." Bauman and producer Mike Jameson also reflect on the year that was and look forward to 2015.https://www.facebook.com/texashippiecoalitionhttps://twitter.com/thcofficialhttp://thcofficial.com/https://twitter.com/mbauman5

Episode 35: October Rage vocalist & guitarist Nick Roberts

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with October Rage vocalist & guitarist Nick Roberts. The two discuss October Rage's journey from Australia and its time in the states, as well as opening for Bon Jovi. Roberts also talks about the inspiration behind the band's latest EP "Fallout, Dust and Guns," including his role in Mad Max: Fury Road, the upcoming 2015 reboot of Mad Max.As always, producer Mike Jameson mans the production ship of Bauman's Breakdown, never without an interesting story of his own...https://twitter.com/octoberragehttps://www.facebook.com/octoberragehttp://www.octoberrage.com/https://twitter.com/mbauman5 

Episode 34: Interview with Bobaflex guitarist & vocalist Marty McCoy

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with Bobaflex guitarist & vocalist Marty McCoy.The two discuss the band's latest album "Charlatan's Web," touring, being on the road with close friends Royal Bliss, and finding success as a band despite a lack of overall support from the music industry.Also, Matthew McConaughey makes a comeback on the show (Er, Bauman doing McConaughey), while producer Mike Jameson gets nostalgic on his Pandora playlist and wanders off into a myriad of jams from his mullet rocking, acid wash wearing, DJ spinning  glory days of the early 1980s. Enjoy!https://www.facebook.com/Bobaflexhttps://twitter.com/bobaflexhttps://twitter.com/royalbliss

Episode 33: Interview with Alter Bridge & Slash front man Myles Kennedy

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman talks with Alter Bridge & Slash front man Myles Kennedy. The two discuss the development of Alter Bridge's sound over the years, the band's latest work on "Fortress," and the ride that Kennedy has been on over the course of his career.As always, the show was produced by the one and only Mike Jameson, who also dishes out some good advice to all the young, budding DJs out there (minus the poofy chest hair, too tight acid wash jeans and majestic mullet he rocked when he got his start). Take notes from Jamo, young DJs..http://www.alterbridge.com/https://twitter.com/alterbridgehttps://twitter.com/MylesKennedyAlter Bridge feature in Toledo Free Presshttps://twitter.com/MikeVBauman  

Episode 32: Interview with Fiction 20 Down guitarist Wes Anderson

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with Fiction 20 Down guitarist Wes Anderson about the band's recent partnerships with manager Jeff Rabhan and Stephen Brush of IAA. The two also discuss Fiction 20 Down's new music and Anderson's return home to Ohio.Additionally, Bauman and producer Mike Jameson engage in their typical verbal tomfoolery, this week about what male and female celebrities they'd like to party with. This episode also features the track "On & On" from Fiction 20 Down's The PM Side [Mixtape]. Enjoy!https://twitter.com/fiction20downhttps://twitter.com/WesF20Dhttps://twitter.com/mbauman5

Episode 31: Interview with guitarist Doc Coyle (Part 2)

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with guitarist and fellow basketball junkie Doc Coyle about NBA hoops. The two discuss their winners and losers in free agency this summer, new faces in new places, which teams will be better and worse than people think, and some guy named LeBron James, whoever that is.Bauman and producer Mike Jameson also discuss a little Toledo Sports Network and do their best cheesy radio guy voices.https://twitter.com/DocCoylehttps://twitter.com/mbauman5https://twitter.com/ToledoSportsNW

Episode 30: Interview with guitarist Doc Coyle (Part 1)

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with former God Forbid guitarist Doc Coyle about his move to Cali and his current musical endeavors, including Vagus Nerve and Rebel Noise Group. Additionally, the two also chat about life changes, music, and how cool it would be to be stranded on an island with Jessica Chastain. Producer Mike Jameson also chats with Joe Pesci (er, Bauman doing his best Pesci impression on little sleep) about Toledo Sports Network and other musings.https://www.facebook.com/pages/Doc-Coyle/217595525004714https://www.facebook.com/Phyllotaxis

Episode 29: Ryan Wayton & Ben Snyder of Tropic Bombs

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Bauman chats with vocalist Ryan Wayton and guitarist Ben Snyder of Tropic Bombs about the band's new EP, "Return to Bomber Bay." The three discuss the process of making "Return to Bomber Bay," including Snyder's growing role, the band's path, fans, friends and Wayton's mid-show proposal, among other musings. Additionally, Bauman and producer Mike Jameson discuss Bauman's hiatus from the show in the last year. The track "Chekhov's Gun" off the new Tropic Bombs EP is also featured on the show!For more info on Tropic Bombs and to pick up a copy of "Return to Bomber Bay," visit https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs

Episode 28: I of Radio vocalist/guitarist Andy Langston

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, an under-the-weather Mike Bauman returns to the podcast with a fresh new show featuring an old friend, vocalist/guitarist Andy Langston of Toledo-based I of Radio. In this interview, Bauman and Langston discuss the history of how I of Radio came to be, the development of the band's sound and the new material they're working on (which included a recording sesh in Nashville with Dave Elkins of Mae!). The pair also do a fair bit of reminiscing. And, it wouldn't be a complete show without some whimsical banter between Bauman and show producer Mike Jameson.https://www.facebook.com/IofRadio