March Forth with Mike Bauman

Mike Bauman

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

  1. 1d ago

    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.

    1h 19m
  2. 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.

    1h 3m
  3. 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.

    1h 14m
  4. 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.

    1h 9m
  5. May 19

    Episode 210: Les Palms

    On episode 210 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Sean Fitz and Seth Laurent of Les Palms! Comprised of Fitz (guitar), Laurent (vocals), and Volkan Tonga (bass), the newly formed Les Palms is a competitive group in the Southwest alternative rock scene. Drawing inspiration from artists like Prince, The Killers, and The Strokes, Les Palms' indie, alternative rock sound features lyrics which range from topics of pain, regret, addiction, acceptance, redemption, and hope. On April 10th, Les Palms dropped their first single entitled "Second Chance." This Friday, May 22nd, the band will release their new single entitled "Empty Handed." In this conversation, Sean and Seth talk with Mike about how they linked up for Les Palms, the natural progression of their songwriting process, working with producer Chris Collier (Korn, Mick Mars, Nonpoint, Vended), their favorite albums, chasing your dreams despite the naysayers or conventional paths, and more. This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "Second Chance" from Les Palms, available where you get your music! Follow Les Palms on Instagram @palmsphx. Follow Sean on Instagram @fakefitz. Follow Seth on Instagram @sethlaur3nt. To stay up to date with Les Palms, visit https://www.lespalms.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.

    1h 16m
  6. May 5

    Episode 209: Zhaklina

    On episode 209 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Zhaklina! Originally from New York, Zhaklina is a Nashville-based alternative rock/pop artist and mental health advocate. A poetic storyteller with a strong faith as her driving force, Zhaklina uses her music to encourage others to live from a place of knowing they are loved, and inspire messages of mental well-being. Suicide prevention and mental health awareness are both central focuses for Zhaklina's purpose and message as an artist. In addition to contributing to mental health organizations like NoStigmas, To Write Love On Her Arms, and Project Semicolon, Zhaklina also founded Mental Health Songwriter Nights in Nashville. Established in March 2022, Mental Health Songwriter Nights gives back to both mental health organizations and local artists. On Saturday, 5/9, the next Mental Health Songwriter Nights event with take place at the Mockingbird Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee. After dropping her single "Labyrinth" with friend and fellow Nashville artist Anastasia Elliot on 3/13, Zhaklina's next single entitled "Out Of My Head" will release on 5/15. In this conversation, Zhaklina talks with Mike about the meaning behind "Labyrinth," including teaming up with her friend and fellow powerful voice Anastasia Elliot for the song and the music video, mental health awareness, her experience with IFS, what's on the horizon for Mental Health Songwriter Nights, her favorite female vocalists, and more. This episode of the pod also features the aforementioned "Labyrinth" from Zhaklina and Anastasia Elliot, available where you get your music! To get your tickets to Mental Health Songwriter Nights presents Mental Health Night on 5/9 at the Mockingbird Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee, visit https://tunehatch.com/shows/288180657?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAdGRleAQWq0xleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA8xMjQwMjQ1NzQyODc0MTQAAadfjpjs1YBSlK8wtrHme0asxZC-oSbF0eq1jQBbaHqW6trEgxeJTQecAO3zSw_aem_RGp9PcSt0a4_I4mWq8xejg. Follow Zhaklina on Instagram @iamzhaklina. Follow Mental Health Songwriter Nights on Instagram @mentalhealthsongwriternights. 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.

    1h 6m
  7. Apr 28

    Episode 208: Andrew Paulsen

    On episode 208 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Andrew Paulsen! A native of Toledo, Ohio, Paulsen is a Brooklyn, New York-based filmmaker and songwriter. Musically, Andrew is part of the indie folk rock outfit Paulsen-Shepler with friend Ben Shepler. Together, they released their EP entitled Undertow back in 2022. The Paulsen-Shepler song "On the Long Way Down" off of Undertow was featured in Stephanie Laing's new movie Tow. On the film and TV side, Andrew has also had the chance to develop his skills in screenwriting and film production through various roles on his creative journey. From his early days as an office production assistant for Ryan Murphy Television, to Script Coordinator and eventually writing on FX's American Horror Story, to writing and directing his found footage horror short film entitled Homebody, Andrew's various work experience in entertainment is a testament to what is possible when you chase your dreams. In this episode, Andrew talks with Mike about his early foray into music back home in their native Toledo, following his sister to Los Angeles to chase his dreams in entertainment, how he ended up working on American Horror Story, teaming up with friend Ben Shepler for Paulsen-Shepler, sync licensing and how he got the opportunity for "On the Long Way Down" to be featured in Tow, meeting Rose Byrne, persevering through challenges along his creative journey, relocating to New York City, the courage to chase your dreams, and more. This episode of the podcast also features the aforementioned "On the Long Way Down" from Paulsen-Shepler, available where you get your music! Follow Andrew on Instagram @ajpaulsen. To stay up to date on Andrew's work, visit https://www.ajpaulsen.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 resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; 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.

    1h 43m
  8. Apr 14

    Episode 207: OUDi

    On episode 207 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with OUDi! Originally from Canada, OUDi is a Nashville-based artist whose sound combines elements of industrial pop, gothic drama, and dark cinema. Since releasing her debut album "Everybody Dies" in 2024, OUDi has amassed over 500,000 streams and landed on multiple Apple Music Editorial playlists. On March 20th, OUDi dropped her latest single entitled "ONLY TATTOO." The catchy, romantic goth anthem takes listeners on a journey through that feeling of going from lovers to strangers with someone you were once close to. The song is already making waves, nearing 25,000 Spotify streams and 400 playlist adds shortly after its release. In this episode, OUDi talks with Mike about her musical journey from Canada to Nashville, including how she got into industrial music, attending an inspiring Vancouver concert of Nine Inch Nails and Queens of the Stone Age, meeting and working with Dave Ogilvie (NIN, Skinny Puppy), memories from her time in Jakalope and Sons of Daughters, finding her voice with OUDi, making "ONLY TATTOO," processing love, loss, grief, and more. Follow OUDi on socials  ⁨@itsmeoudi⁩ . To stay up to date with OUDi, visit https://www.itsmeoudi.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 resources, please visit the following links: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us; 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.

    1h 21m
4.9
out of 5
18 Ratings

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