On episode 191 of March Forth with Mike Bauman, Mike chats with Jaren Samples of Talking Point! Hailing from Fort Collins, Colorado, Talking Point is a band that makes emotional music with elements of hardcore. After releasing their EP entitled Winter Demo 2023 two years ago, Talking Point just dropped their debut full-length album The Beautiful Things the Cold Brings on October 3rd. Featuring Copper Teeth, Silver & Gold, Eyes of Salt, and Bitchflower, The Beautiful Things the Cold Brings is a cohesive examination of grief, both lyrically and musically. In this conversation, Jaren (vocals, rhythm guitar) talks with Mike about how he got into music, including being gifted a Fender Stratocaster from a distant cousin when he was younger, the formation of Talking Point, exploring grief on The Beautiful Things the Cold Brings, men's mental health, finding healthy outlets for our emotions, and more. This episode also features the song "Time" from Talking Point and Silver & Gold, available where you get your music! Follow Talking Point on Instagram @talkingxpoint. To stay up to date with Talking Point, visit https://linktr.ee/talkingxpoint. 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, please visit https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists. 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.