March Forth with Mike Bauman

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman returns from a hiatus of the show for a good conversation with his old buddies in Tropic Bombs! On this edition, Mike speaks with vocalist Ryan Wayton and newly anointed Tropic Bombs bassist Zack Jacobs (also the guitarist for Light Horizon) about Zack's joining the band, new Tropic Bombs music and more! Go see Tropic Bombs live on February 25th a...

On this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike returns from a near three-month hiatus (after traveling to another dimension via a spiritual journey of epic proportions) and tells the tale...well, not really. He was just really busy, and talks about that a wee bit. And some NBA. The real meat and potatoes of this pod, though, comes in Mike sharing with you his Top 10-ish Bands/Albums of the Past Decad...

On this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike speaks with Steve Dwyer (vocals) and Nick Archer (bass) of Starsleeper. Steve and Nick talk to Mike about the formation of Starsleeper following nearly two decades in OnceOver, the excitement of starting from scratch, developing a seamless live show & more. This episode also features the song "This Is Supernatural" from Starsleeper's forthcoming record. To s...

This week's show is a throwback episode with drummer Aaron Gainer! Originally aired on 11/9/12, Mike chats with Aaron about 12 Stones' 2012 album "Beneath the Scars" and what he dealt with when he stepped away from the band. There may also be a little Magic Mike in this one, too...Enjoy! (photo courtesy of the 12 Stones Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/12stones/ https://twitter.com/mikevbau...

This week's show is a throwback pod with Matt Fratpietro of Poor Young Things. Check out the show, then go follow Poor Young Things for their upcoming tour dates! Their latest EP "Force Of Nature" is out now. Original air date: 2/15/13 (Photo courtesy of Poor Young Things' Facebook page) https://www.facebook.com/pooryoungthings/ http://www.pooryoungthings.com/ https://twitter.com/PoorYoungThings

This week, Mike busts out a throwback show with the talented Beaver Nelson! Original air date: 12/7/12 https://www.facebook.com/Beaver-Nelson-Super-Official-268750323149431 https://www.facebook.com/baumansbreakdown

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike chats with his good pals Ryan Wayton and Jon Hammond of Tropic Bombs. This conversation not only details Jon's coming back into the Tropic Bombs' fold, but also attaining a higher level of spiritual consciousness, communicating with mortals once that level is reached, the scoop behind the music video for "The Alchemist's Gaze," & more. Tropic Bombs will...

On this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike features one of the earlier podcasts he did with Wilson vocalist Chad Nicefield! Originally aired on 11/2/12, Mike and Chad talked about how the Detroit rockers came to be, their energetic live show and their upcoming debut album. Wilson has since gone on to release its sophomore album "Right to Rise" via Razor & Tie and relentlessly toured the U.S. as well...

In this episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike flies solo to discuss it being 10 years since he had major surgery for a  rare tumor. That experience helped change the course of his life for the better, one which he shares in detail on this podcast. https://www.facebook.com/baumansbreakdown/ https://twitter.com/MikeVBauman

On this week's show, Mike Bauman chats with vocalist/multi-instrumentalist Ravi Orr (Vagus Nerve, Phyllotaxis, Cosm) about one of his latest musical endeavors, Vagus Nerve. On the cusp of releasing its forthcoming EP "Visceral," Vagus Nerve is comprised of the aforementioned Orr (Vocals), Doc Coyle (Guitar), Mike Gowen (Guitar), Aden Oxenreider (Bass) and Moe Watson (Drums). Orr and Mikey talk abo...

On this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman takes out a fun conversation from 2012 with Surrender The Fall vocalist Jared Cole! Originally aired on 11/16/12, Cole speaks with Mike about writing "Burn in the Spotlight" at Sonic Ranch, Surrender The Fall's formation, Luis Bacardi & more. Follow Surrender The Fall on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/Surrenderthefall ! Photo courtesy of the Sur...

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman pulls out another fun show from the archives - his good friend Andy Langston of Toledo-based I of Radio! Originally aired on 9/29/13, Bauman and Langston discuss the history of how I of Radio came to be, the development of the band's sound and more. This episode also features the song "Before" off I of Radio's "Caught In The Frequency" EP!...

Happy New Year! In episode no. 70 of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman flies solo to talk to listeners about the big changes that have taken place in his life over the past few months, including how positive energy and positive thinking has led him to a better life. He also talks about what he has planned for the pod in 2016, his thoughts on New Year's resolutions, new music & more. This podcast fea...

On this week's podcast, Mike Bauman features a throwback episode with Ryan Wayton (vocals) and Steve Dwyer (drums) of Tropic Bombs! Originally aired in 2012, this conversation is part two of a talk they had about Tropic Bombs' debut album, "Nuclear Honeymoon." To check out Tropic Bombs online, visit the links below! https://www.facebook.com/TropicBombs https://www.youtube.com/user/TropicBombsNetwo...

On this week's show, we've got another fun throwback episode from the archives: Ryan Wayton & Steve Dwyer of Tropic Bombs! Originally aired back in 2012, this podcast was taped right before Tropic Bombs' debut album "Nuclear Honeymoon" released. Fusing elements of reggae, rock and hip hop, Ryan and Steve talk to Mike about the formation of the band, their unique sound, putting together the record,...

For this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike takes out a good conversation from the archives - Elias Soriano of Nonpoint! Recorded during Nonpoint's self-titled cycle, Elias talked to Mike about the changes happening within the band, being on a new label, working with Johnny K & more. Nonpoint is currently on tour. For dates, visit http://nonpoint.com/ ! Photo courtesy of http://nonpoint.com/ http://n...

On this week's episode, Mike takes out a fun show from the archives: Paolo Gregoletto of Trivium! Recorded during the "In Waves" cycle, Paolo spoke with Mike about the new album, touring with a variety of heavy bands across the spectrum, traveling the world and more. Trivium's latest album "Silence In The Snow" is available now! Photo courtesy of the Trivium Twitter account. https://twitter.com/Tr...

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman chats with guitarist/columnist Doc Coyle about his new band Vagus Nerve! Doc talks to Mike about how Vagus Nerve came together, the development of the band's sound, funding the band's forthcoming EP via Kickstarter and more. This show also features the song "Do You Know Who I Am" off Vagus Nerve's upcoming EP. If you would like to support D...

On this week's Bauman's Breakdown, Mike speaks with Chris Brooks of Like A Storm! Chris talks to Mike about the early days growing up in his native New Zealand, making the move to Vancouver with his brothers, Like A Storm's DIY work ethic and more. Like A Storm will embark on their first US headlining tour next month when they hit the road with Stitched Up Heart, From Ashes To New and Failure Anth...

In this week's episode of Bauman's Breakdown, Mike Bauman digs out a fun show from the archives: Mike D'Antonio of Killswitch Engage! In this podcast, D'Antonio talks to Mike about Jesse Leach's return to the band, the 10-year anniversary of "Alive or Just Breathing" and its 2002 release, new record "Disarm The Descent" and more. Original air date: 12/21/12. Photo credit: Killswitch Engage Faceboo...

In this week's episode, Mike Bauman speaks with the guys in Light Horizon. Light Horizon and Mike talk about the spacey origin of the band's name and debut album "The Great Big Empty," writing songs, bears, gorillas, a "potential" music video for the song "This Isn't the F***ing '80s," the Toledo music scene and more. This episode also features the song "Some Were Meant to Struggle" off Light Hori...

On this week's show, Mike sits down for a conversation with Steve Taylor and Rick White of Far Eye. The three discuss the formation of the band, musical influences, their friendship, Far Eye's future plans and more. This episode also features the song "Be Strong." Band photo courtesy of fareyereggae.com. https://www.facebook.com/FarEyeReggae http://www.fareyereggae.com/

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with musician Dillon Koprowski. In support of National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, this show features a candid conversation between Dillon and Mike about suicide, depression, anxiety, awareness and community. The two discuss Project punk monk - a group Dillon started that's dedicated to spreading suicide awareness and support - dealing with bullying, anx...

In this week's episode, Mike speaks with Pat O'Connor of Culture Clash Records. The two discuss Pat's 40-plus years in the music business as a record store owner, including the tough times during the onset of the digital age, opening Culture Clash, some of his favorite artists, album art, being part of I Need That Record! & more. http://www.thecultureclash.com/ https://www.facebook.com/CultureClas...

In this week's episode, Mike chats with radio DJ Chris "Peapod" Daher of 100.7 The Zone in Toledo. The two discuss Peapod's path into radio, overcoming bullying, shining a light on the Northwest Ohio music scene, Power Rangers, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles & more. The episode also features the song "Chrysanthemums" off Tropic Bombs' debut album "Nuclear Honeymoon." https://twitter.com/teampeapod h...