March Forth with Mike Bauman

Episode 75: Steven Aripez

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steven Aripez!
Steven is an independent filmmaker whose love for movies dates back to his childhood. In July, Steven held the first screening of his full-length horror film entitled "The Director's Cut," which he wrote, produced, directed and edited. Inspired in part by the style of movies like "Clerks" from Kevin Smith, "The Director's Cut" is a hangout murder mystery set in a video store.
In this episode, Steven talks with Mike about his early love for film and cinema, being inspired to pursue film after watching the special features of Zach Braff's "Garden State," their shared love for horror movies, making "The Director's Cut," persevering as an independent filmmaker, the lessons he's learned along the way, and more.
Follow Steven on Instagram @aripezfilms. Follow "The Director's Cut" on Instagram @thedirectorscutfilm. To donate to the submissions and travel expenses associated with getting "The Director's Cut" on the film festival circuit, visit the following GoFundMe link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/my-film-festival-submissions-travel-expenses?member=19940663&sharetype=teams&utm_campaign=p_na+share-sheet&utm_medium=copy_link&utm_source=customer.
To watch a teaser trailer for "The Director's Cut," visit https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8EJWvWe-kCI.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 74: Crane of Stoneside.

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Crane of Stoneside.!
Based in Texas, Stoneside. is an alternative/progressive metal band whose music is dedicated to telling the stories of the deceased to ensure they are not forgotten. In 2021, Stoneside. released their debut album entitled The Water, which was followed by the release of their sophomore record The Desert this June.
In this episode, Crane speaks with Mike about how the difficulties he faced in childhood and his teens drew him to heavy music, the positive influence of his Grandma, finding meaning in sharing the stories of the dead with Stoneside.'s music, persevering through trauma, and more.
This episode of the podcast also features Stoneside.'s song "Pale Dawn" from the aforementioned album The Desert, available where you get your music!
Follow Stoneside. on Instagram @stoneside_music. To stay up-to-date with Stoneside., visit https://www.stonesidemusic.com/.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 73: Chris Steele & Billy Butka of Sucker Punch

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Chris Steele & Billy Butka of Sucker Punch!
Comprised of Steele (Lead Vocals), Butka (Lead Guitar), Andy Katz (Vocals/Guitar), Giulio Bozzone (Guitar/Vocals), Tyler Patchell (Drums) and Will Smith (Bass), Sucker Punch is an East Coast pop punk band with heartfelt lyrical content and strong musicianship.
Drawing influences from the likes of Thrice, The Story So Far, Coheed and Cambria and Taking Back Sunday, Sucker Punch's sound is described as a bridge between early 2000's emocore and the current emo and pop punk movement.
On this episode, Chris and Billy talk with Mike about their friendship, how Sucker Punch came together, writing personal and heartfelt lyrics, balancing the business side of music, mental health, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features Sucker Punch's latest single "Trip McNeely," available where you get your music!
Follow Sucker Punch on Instagram @sckrpnch_ec. To stay up-to-date with all things Sucker Punch, visit https://withkoji.com/@SuckerPunch_EC! 
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
Big thanks to Audrey Caron of Breakout PR!
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Episode 72: Allie Marie Hunter

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Allie Marie Hunter!
Hailing from London, England, Allie is a country singer and creative who's been surrounded by music and entertainment since she was a child. Coming from a creative family of actors, musicians, singers and dancers, Allie started performing at a young age.
In the years since her first leading lady role as Dorothy in The Wizard of Oz, Allie has continued her creative pursuits on multiple fronts. From musical theater, to attending drama school, scripting short films and plays, and even writing a science fiction novel, she's explored multiple avenues over the years.
That said, Allie's love for country music has led her on her current path as an emerging country artist. She's released two singles since 2020 - "Never Beat Again" and "Hair of the Dog" - both of which have accompanying music videos and highlight her storytelling ability and authentic voice. Each single has amassed more than 30,000 streams on Spotify, while the music videos have also done well (57k YouTube views for "Never Beat Again;" 18k YouTube views for "Hair of the Dog"). 
In this episode, Allie talks with me about growing up performing in London with a creative and supportive family, the positive impact and influence of her mother, her love of country music and storytelling, her science fiction novel, working at the renowned FH Block and Ealing Studios in London, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Hair of the Dog" from Allie Marie Hunter, available where you get your music!
Follow Allie on Instagram @alliemariehunter. To stay up-to-date on the latest with Allie, visit https://www.alliemariehunter.com/!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 71: The Free Boyz

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with The Free Boyz!
Based out of Phoenix, Arizona, The Free Boyz is a music group comprised of Kirsin (aka Young Lennon), Brix, and MrSuperNintendo. Rooted in hip hop, The Free Boyz have a diverse sound which ranges from elements of indie pop rock ("Bother Me"), to dance vibes ("Last Night"), introspective vibes ("02172020"), and summer jams ("MOCEAN"). Their latest single is "Fore I Leave," which was produced by MrSuperNintendo.
In addition to their music, The Free Boyz also have a podcast entitled Free Ain't Free, where the guys discuss anything and everything and do so with a heavy dose of humor.
In their return to the podcast, The Free Boyz chat with me about what they've been up to over the past year, including the positive direction of their music, social media scammers, Stranger Things theories (spoiler alert?), having self-confidence and believing in yourself, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Fore I Leave" from The Free Boyz, available where you get your music!
Follow The Free Boyz on Instagram @thefreeboyz, on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheFreeBoyz, and on Twitter @thefreeboyz_. Follow each of the guys on IG at the following handles: @kirsinmusic, @sir_brixalot, @mrsupernintendo. To stay up-to-date on the latest with The Free Boyz, visit https://thefreeboyz.fanlink.to/general.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 70: Steve Taylor

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Steve Taylor!
Steve is a talk show host and musician who's been in broadcast media for 20 years. From high school sports to professional boxing, he's covered multiple sporting events as an announcer, in addition to hosting radio shows and being a musician. Currently, Steve co-hosts a weekly, online sports talk show called Keeping It Real Sports TV with Andy Sanzotta. 
On this episode, Steve talks with Mike about the genesis of Keeping It Real Sports TV, his friendship with Andy Sanzotta, lessons he's learned in broadcasting over the years, advice he has for aspiring broadcasters, the NBA Finals, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the remix version of the song "Be Strong" from Steve Taylor and the N-Touch Reggae Band.
Follow Keeping It Real Sports TV on YouTube at the following link!: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCECo-4ZDt0qJTR79jYIZTUA. You can check out the live stream of the show every Saturday at 10 a.m. Eastern Time, or watch the archived shows on Steve's YouTube channel, Stevez TV.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 69: Pat McDonagh (Mutilatred, Lake Erie Studio)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Pat McDonagh!
Hailing from Toledo, Ohio, Pat is a tattoo artist (Lake Erie Studio) and musician who plays guitar and does vocals in the death metal band Mutilatred. On May 13th, Mutilatred dropped their latest LP entitled Determined to Rot via Redefining Darkness Records. The cover art for the record was painted by Pat, who received his Bachelor's Degree in Fine Art from the University of Toledo.
In this episode, Pat talks with Mike about his love for drawing and heavy music starting at a young age, sharpening his artistic ability and learning from renowned professor Diana Attie while attending UT, Mutilatred's latest album Determined to Rot, getting the opportunity to tour with The Black Dahlia Murder, memories of the late Trevor Strnad, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "All the Way Dead" off Mutilatred's latest album Determined to Rot, available where you get your music!
Follow Mutilatred on Instagram @mutilatred. Follow Pat on Instagram @patrickmcdonagh. Follow Lake Erie Studio on Instagram @lakeeriestudio. To support Mutilatred, visit https://mutilatred.bandcamp.com/!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 68: Ryan Wayton (Nuclear Honeymoon 10-Year Anniversary Special)

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Ryan Wayton of Tropic Bombs!
Hailing from Mike's hometown of Toledo, Ohio, Ryan (vocals, drums, producer) and Tropic Bombs stormed onto the local music scene back in 2011. They quickly built a dedicated fan base with their high-energy live shows and fusion of rock, reggae and hip-hop. Tropic Bombs released their debut LP Nuclear Honeymoon in 2012, EP Return to Bomber Bay in 2014, and several singles in the years since.
In this special edition episode of the podcast, Ryan and Mike take a trip down memory lane and talk about Tropic Bombs' debut LP Nuclear Honeymoon, which turns 10 this summer. To commemorate the anniversary, Tropic Bombs has produced a limited run vinyl of Nuclear Honeymoon, available here: https://www.tropicbombs.com/product-page/nuclear-honeymoon-limited-edition-10th-anniversary-vinyl-preorder.
This episode also features Tropic Bombs' song "Block the Sun" off their debut album Nuclear Honeymoon, available where you get your music!
Follow Tropic Bombs on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs/, Instagram @tropicbombs, and YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9DqxAd-jIo2BcwKE115dVw.
To stay up-to-date on Tropic Bombs and check out the 10-Year Anniversary vinyl for Nuclear Honeymoon, visit https://www.tropicbombs.com/!
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 67: Chvrlie Mike & John Mark McKenna of Temples

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Chvrlie Mike and John Mark McKenna of Temples!
Hailing from the Chicago area, Chvrlie Mike and John are the musical duo behind the progressive metal outfit Temples. While each has their own creative and musical pursuits, the pair has put out several singles together under the Temples name since 2019. The latest of those singles is "Avoidant," a powerful and personal song that centers around avoidant attachment style.
In this episode, Chvrlie Mike and John talk with Mike about how they got into music, how they met each other and started making music together, the Chicago music scene, the inspiration behind "Avoidant," and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the aforementioned "Avoidant" from Temples, available where you get your music! To stay up-to-date with Temples, follow them on Instagram @temples_us!
Follow John Mark McKenna and 315 Audio & Media on Instagram @john_mark_mckenna and @315audio_media. Follow Chvrlie Mike on Instagram @chvrliemike.
Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
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Episode 66: Keith Allen

On this episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Keith Allen!
Originally from California, Keith is a singer/songwriter and guitarist. On April 22nd, he released his debut EP entitled Floral Words. Recorded with Dylan Baumgartner of Reelverse Productions, the 7-song Floral Words is a laid-back, introspective listen which highlights Keith's soulful voice and rhythmic chops on the guitar and ukulele.
In this episode, Keith talks with Mike about how he got into music and the guitar, finding his voice, his close group of friends who all push and inspire each other, recording Floral Words with his friend Dylan Baumgartner of Reelverse Productions, and more.
This episode of March Forth with Mike Bauman also features the song "High Hopes" off Floral Words, available where you get your music!
Follow Keith on Instagram @keithallen_music. To stay up-to-date with Keith's music, visit https://instabio.cc/Keithallenmusic.
Follow Reelverse Productions on Instagram @reelverseproductions, and visit https://www.reelverseproductions.com/. To check out Keith's role as Sauce in Dylan Baumgartner's short film Me & You, watch it on YouTube at the following link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_YlIv0rm48.
You can follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod, and on Twitter @mikevbauman. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod.
To check out Mike's feature in the Nashville Voyager, visit https://nashvillevoyager.com/interview/conversations-with-mike-bauman/.
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