March Forth with Mike Bauman

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

  1. 6d ago

    Episode 218: Hollow Wake

    On episode 218 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Josh Overton and Bobby Spencer of Hollow Wake! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Hollow Wake is a rock/metalcore band that was born in early 2022. Featuring band members that have roots ranging from punk, emo, hardcore, and rock, Hollow Wake has their own unique blend of modern rock, with mental health as the focus. Since their inception, Hollow Wake has made a name for themselves in the Music City and beyond. With influences ranging from Dayseeker, to The Plot In You, Beartooth, My Chemical Romance, and Silverstein, Hollow Wake has crafted a sound that's both emotional and powerful. This versatility has been on display with their 2026 releases, which range from the introspective, Chester Bennington-esque chorus in "So Cold," to the heavy, grindy nature of their latest single "Face This." Having built a solid fan base on the strength of their songs and live shows alongside the likes of The Word Alive, UNWELL, CKY, Attack Attack!, and Dragged Under, among others, 2026 is shaping up to be Hollow Wake's biggest year yet. After dropping numerous new singles, as well as reworked and reimagined versions of previous releases, Hollow Wake announced in August that they're getting ready to release their sophomore album entitled "Dying To Be Whole." The LP was created in collaboration with Drew Bender of UNWELL. The record tackles themes of grief, healing, identity, and personal growth, a chapter a Hollo Wake calls their heaviest and most dynamic to date. Additionally, Hollow Wake will be performing their first ever headlining show on Labor Day, 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville. The free event will feature Hollow Wake playing "A Season to Bloom" in its entirety. In this episode, Josh and Bobby of Hollow Wake talk with Mike about the songwriting process, lyrical inspiration, and production on their new releases, some deets on "Dying To Be Whole," and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Face This" from Hollow Wake, available where you get your music! Follow Hollow Wake on Instagram @wearehollowwake. To stay up-to-date with Hollow Wake, visit https://www.hollowwake.com/. For tickets to Hollow Wake's 8/14 show at The Basement East in Nashville with Framing Hanley, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108494312?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. For more info on Hollow Wake's free headlining show on 9/7 at Hit Parader in Nashville, visit https://www.bandsintown.com/e/108736782?affil_code=&app_id=99a9cf12dad46bba753451fed46d0a06&came_from=700&utm_campaign=event&utm_medium=web&utm_source=widget. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up-to-date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, 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.

  2. Jul 28

    Episode 217: John Nicholson of E.Y.E. Productions

    On episode 217 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with John Nicholson of E.Y.E. Productions! Having grown up in Nashville most of his life, John is classically trained in theater/music and the Performing Arts, in addition to a background in communications, radio, and television. When he came back to the Music City after some time away, a Tears for Fears cover show that he attended helped plant the seed for John to create a sense of community within the Nashville music scene and give back.  With his E.Y.E. Productions imprint (Everything You Ever Productions), John helps put on themed shows in Nashville which also give back to various charitable and non-profit organizations. Featuring an array of artists and talent within the local music scene performing cover songs, E.Y.E. Productions events over the years have included New Wave Prom Night (80s hits), The Halloween Ball (Halloween classics), and THE VOID (industrial, alternative, and nü-metal). Additionally, John fronts the Nashville-based Nine Inch Nails tribute band Not Your Nails, the Korn tribute band Karrot, performs as The Nashville Krampus, and is part of the East Nashville Clowns.  On Saturday, August 1st, E.Y.E. Productions is putting on another addition of THE VOID at Eastside Bowl in Nashville. Featuring Not Your Nails performing "Broken" in its entirety, this addition of THE VOID will also feature other Nashville talent performing covers from the likes of Slipknot, Tool, Poppy, Type O Negative, and Depeche Mode, among others. The event will raise money for MusiCares, a non-profit which helps musicians. In this episode, John talks with Mike about how he got into music and the performing arts, having a supportive family that fostered creativity and giving back, creating E.Y.E. Productions, building a sense of community in the local Nashville music scene, some of his favorite vinyl albums, 80s TV and movies, and more. Follow John on Instagram @everythingyoueverproductions and @not_trent_reznor. For tickets to THE VOID on 8/1 at Eastside Bowl in Nashville, visit https://www.eventim.com/event/the-void-rock-industrial-night-eastside-bowl-21860682/. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, 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.

  3. Jul 21

    Episode 216: William Falkner

    On episode 216 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with guitarist William Falkner! A native of Huntsville, Alabama, William is a Nashville-based guitarist who currently performs with Sleep Nation, Dalton Davis, and Jenna Kay, among others. His love for music and guitar stems back to his childhood in Alabama, where the support of his parents and guitar instructor/mentor Jeff Beasley propelled him to chase his dreams. A decade of guitar lessons and mentorship from Beasley led to William taking two semesters at the acclaimed Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, where he was surrounded by fellow talented creatives from around the world. Those experiences help foster William's love of guitar, kickstarting a musical career which has seen him perform in multiple genres with multiple artists, ultimately leading him to the Music City. In this episode, William talks with Mike about his early love of guitar, the support and direction of his parents and Beasley, getting the opportunity to study at Berklee College of Music, their shared love of AC/DC and Metallica, having the courage to chase your dreams as a creative despite doubts and naysayers, their favorite riffs, and more. This episode also features the song "DEAD MAN'S GLOW" from Sleep Nation, available where you get your music! Follow William on Instagram @william_falkner_, and on YouTube @OfficialWilliamFalkner⁩ . For tickets to Sleep Nation's show on 7/24 at The East Room in Nashville, visit https://www.ticketweb.com/event/altered-orbits-birds-fly-the-east-room-tickets/14257024. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, 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.

  4. Jul 7

    Episode 215: All the Tension

    On episode 215 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Kris Jackson of All the Tension! Based in Nashville, Tennessee, Kris Jackson is a vocalist and multi-instrumentalist. He's the lead vocalist in the Nashville-based pop-punk/metalcore band All the Tension, which also features Donovan Kirkpatrick (guitar), Andrew Bergman (bass), and Tyler Peck (drums). After dropping a handful of singles in 2024 to give fans a taste of their sound, All the Tension just dropped their debut, self-titled LP on June 20th. From heavy metalcore riffs, to catchy pop punk hooks, and Kris' ability to do cleans, screams, and play the keys, All the Tension's full-length debut is a great front-to-back listen that explores the emotions of the human experience behind the band's name. In this episode, Kris talks with Mike about All the Tension's debut album, including the stories behind "Parking lot Malört shots," "Seven," and "All my Friends are Dead," creating a front-to-back listen album where each track goes into the next, their favorite Korn and Slipknot albums, the glory days of numetal and TRL, the awesome people and talent in the Nashville music scene, and more. This episode also features the song "Seven" from All the Tension's debut LP, available where you get your music! Follow Kris on Instagram @kjax2288. Follow All the Tension on Instagram @allthetension. To stay up to date with All the Tension, visit https://www.allthetension.com/. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, 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.

  5. Jun 30

    Episode 214: Nadia Vaeh

    On episode 214 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Nadia Vaeh! Originally from Atlanta, Nadia is a Nashville-based artist who is trailblazing a sound she calls "poptimistic-rock." A staunch mental health advocate, Nadia has transmuted the darkness she's encountered in life into her music. Over the years, she's built a fan base through that authenticity, as well as her unique blend of pop-punk, emo, alternative, and indie rock. With a catalog that includes everything from covers of Nirvana, Lizzo, and Billie Eilish, to the introspective mood of "Anxiety," the playful nature of "a nOOd.," or the reflective vibe on her latest single "Honeysuckles," Nadia has an awesome range as a vocalist and singer-songwriter. In this episode, Nadia chats with Mike about her early love for music, including her Mom's positive influence with poetry, turning negatives into positives, finding her confidence and voice as a performer, working with her partner and producer Tyler, the fun and creativity that go into her music videos, mental health advocacy, persevering through dark times, relocating to Nashville, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Honeysuckles" from Nadia Vaeh, available where you get your music! Follow Nadia on Instagram @nadiavaeh. To stay up to date with Nadia, visit https://www.nadiavaeh.com/. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. If you or someone you know needs mental health support and resources, please visit https://988lifeline.org/. 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.

  6. Jun 23

    Episode 213: Anthony Church & Elijah Rushin

    On episode 213 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Anthony Church and Elijah Rushin! Hailing from Alliance, Ohio, Anthony is a music producer and host of the Proven Knowledge podcast. Proven Knowledge is a collective, brand, and podcast Anthony created with his friend and rapper JayTrey to inspire and spark people's dreams. Since 2016, Anthony has been active as a producer in the hip hop, R&B, and pop realms. From hip hop, to lo-fi, and alternative, Anthony also makes his own instrumental beats. Over the years, he's dropped numerous instrumental releases, in addition to his production work with musical artists. A native of Canton, Ohio, Elijah is a rapper, producer, and songwriter that's been drawn to music since childhood. By the age of nine, he started producing on FL Studio. In 2015, he launched his own creative brand called LAME$culture. With influences ranging from rap legends like Lil Wayne and Eminem, Elijah's sharp and versatile style is rooted in honesty and creativity. On May 29th, Anthony and Elijah dropped their EP entitled "CLOUD$ v1" exclusively on Bandcamp. The EP will release on all musical platforms on Saturday, June 27th. In this episode, Anthony and Elijah talk with Mike about how they initially linked up for "CLOUD$ v1," including Elijah appearing on the Proven Knowledge podcast, becoming friends, their mutual respect for each other as creators, their shared work ethic and love for music, perseverance in chasing dreams, mental health, and more. This episode also features the song "SKYHIGH VIEW" off of "CLOUD$ v1," available now on Bandcamp! Follow Anthony on Instagram @anthonychurchmusic, and Proven Knowledge @proven_knowledge. To stay up to date with Anthony and Proven Knowledge, visit https://linktr.ee/anthonychurchmusic & https://linktr.ee/prvnknwldge. Follow Elijah on Instagram @elijahrushinlames. To stay up to date with Elijah, visit https://www.elijahrushin.com/. To support Anthony and Elijah directly, visit https://anthonychurch.bandcamp.com/album/cloud-v1 to purchase a digital download of "CLOUD$ v1 prior to the global release on 6/27. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. If you or someone you know needs mental health support and resources, please visit https://988lifeline.org/. 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.

  7. Jun 2

    Episode 212: Mikey Dunn of Who They Fear

    On episode 212 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with vocalist Mikey Dunn of Who They Fear! Who They Fear is a Maryland-based metalcore band that balances heavy instrumentals with aggressive vocals, melodic hooks, and subtle atmosphere. Their songs pull from lived experiences, tackling themes of struggle, resilience, and reflection. Over the past few years, Who They Fear has played shows across the Mid-Atlantic, sharing the stages with the likes of A Skylit Drive, Famous Last Words, Crown The Empire, Gideon, Veil Of Maya, Born Of Osiris, All That Remains, and Saving Vice, among others. In April, Who They Fear announced their signing to Overshadow Records. Since September 2025, Who They Fear has dropped four new singles. Their latest single entitled "Dead Dreaming 2" with Varia and Jacob Lizotte just dropped in April. Their February track "Visions" with Patient Sixty-Seven is nearing 75,000 streams on Spotify alone. This Friday, Who They Fear is releasing their new single entitled "Whiteout." The track comes out just as the band has upcoming shows this summer in June and July. Among those shows is a performance this Saturday, June 6th in Hanover, Pennsylvania as part of the Rock on the Hill Music Festival. In this episode, Mikey speaks with Mike about how he got into metalcore, growing as a vocalist, the evolution of Who They Fear, signing to Overshadow, his favorite video games, live shows, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Visions" from Who They Fear and Patient Sixty-Seven, available where you get your music! Follow Who They Fear on Instagram @whotheyfear_official. Follow Mikey on Instagram @mikey_screams and @corecollectivetalent. To pre-save "Whiteout" and get tickets to Who They Fear's upcoming shows, visit https://linktr.ee/whotheyfear. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. Special thanks to Joe Tichy of Overshadow! If you or someone you know needs mental health support and resources, please visit https://988lifeline.org/. 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.

  8. May 26

    Episode 211: In Shallows

    On episode 211 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with In Shallows! Comprised of Bobby Wharton (guitar), Colin Trombley (vocals), Graham Fortier (drums) and Matt Pro (bass, clean vocals), In Shallows is a metalcore band based in Keene, New Hampshire. After forming in December 2019, In Shallows released their debut EP entitled Beneath The Surface in October 2021. Recorded at Hell Here Studios with Saving Vice guitarist Robbie Litchfield, Beneath The Surface proved to be another great metalcore debut in a long line of New England metalcore lineage. Since the release of Beneath The Surface in 2021, In Shallows has built their audience through numerous singles and energetic live shows, both at home and on the road. They've shared the stage with the likes of the aforementioned Saving Vice, Devitalized, Fight From Within, Rose Lane, Dead Within Days, and Valoria, among others. In Shallows' musical range has also included everything from covering Post Malone's "Hollywood's Bleeding" in 2022, to their 2023 hit "Venom," the latter of which is nearing 1 million streams on Spotify alone. On March 6th, In Shallows dropped their latest single entitled "Side Effects." For "Side Effects" and their forthcoming new record, In Shallows again teamed up with Litchfield. In this episode, Mike speaks with In Shallows about "Side Effects," including the gnarly music video with Colin in Hannibal Lecter-esque garb, working with Litchfield, covering Post Malone, their forthcoming record, growing as a band over the years, and more. This episode also features the aforementioned "Side Effects" from In Shallows, available where you get your music! Follow In Shallows on Instagram @inshallows. To stay up to date with the band, visit https://www.inshallows.com/. Follow Mike on Instagram @marchforthpod. To stay up to date on the podcast and learn more about Mike, visit https://linktr.ee/marchforthpod. Special thanks to Schae of Deadbolt Media! If you or someone you know needs mental health support and resources, please visit https://988lifeline.org/. 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.

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A podcast featuring conversations with the common threads of perseverance and moving forward.

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  • Creator
    Mike Bauman
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2026
  • Episodes
    269
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright 2012 Michael Bauman. All rights reserved.
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    March Forth with Mike Bauman