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My Turning Point

151 episodes - English - Latest episode: 9 months ago - ★★★★ - 26 ratings

Music journalist Steve Baltin and singer/songwriter Sage Bava get personal with major artists and explores the stories behind pivotal moments that changed the course of their careers. Part of Pantheon Podcasts.

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Episodes

Billy Idol

September 27, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes

On this week's "My Turning Point," rock icon Billy Idol joins host Steve Baltin for an incredibly revealing and powerful conversation about the perils of fame, how it nearly destroyed him, his new EP, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Kat Von D

September 20, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes

After becoming a pop culture celebrity for her tattoos, makeup, TV work and more, Kat Von D has just realized her debut album. But as she tells host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point, music has been part of her life since she started playing piano as a kid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Common

September 13, 2021 07:00 - 41 minutes

On this week's "My Turning Point," rapper/actor Common joins host Steve Baltin to talk about his new album and how being a high school point guard helped pave the way for his ability to collaborate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dan Reynolds of Imagine Dragons

September 06, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes

Imagine Dragons frontman Dan Reynolds joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" for an incredibly candid conversation on the band's new Rick Rubin-produced album, what the song "Radioactive" really means, and the first song that made him cry. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Duchovny

August 30, 2021 07:00 - 34 minutes

Actor and author-turned-musician David Duchovny joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about his third album, "Gestureland," his most embarrassing moment on stage, seeing Prince pre-"Purple Rain" and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolf Alice

August 23, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes

U.K. band Wolf Alice have released one of the best rock albums of the year in "Blue Weekend." They join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the new record and how it is a very Belgium-influenced work. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jungle

August 16, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes

Jungle has a superb new album, "Loving In Stereo." The duo's Josh Lloyd-Watson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the new album, their excitement at playing live again, and becoming independent artists for the first time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Killers

August 09, 2021 07:00 - 32 minutes

The Killers have a brand-new album, "Pressure Machine," that takes frontman Brandon Flowers back to his formative years in Nephi, Utah. Flowers and drummer Ronnie Vannucci Jr. join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the record and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Dave Navarro

August 02, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes

Iconic Jane's Addiction guitarist Dave Navarro joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point for a very candid conversation on mental health. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Illenium

July 26, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes

Electronic music superstar ILLENIUM just dropped his fourth album, the excellent 'Fallen Embers." On this week's "My Turning Point," he takes host Steve Baltin through the making and writing of the album, his early days in the dance scene, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jackson Browne

July 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour

One of the most revered and respected songwriters of all time, Rock And Roll Hall Of Famer Jackson Browne is back with a new album, 'Downhill From Everywhere.' Browne joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to discuss the new music, his friend Warren Zevon, his legendary career and so much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RZA

July 12, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes

As RZA returns to his Bobby Digital alter ego for the first time in 13 years, the Wu-Tang Clan legend joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about what prompted the reemergence of Bobby Digital and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Robinson of The Black Crowes

July 05, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes

Black Crowes frontman Chris Robinson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about the band's reunion tour and the thirtieth anniversary of their seminal debut album, "Shake Your Money Maker." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

K. Flay

June 28, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes

K. Flay's new EP, "Inside Voices," finds her working with guests like Tom Morello and Travis Barker. On this week's "My Turning Point," she joins host Steve Baltin to discuss going to Stanford, how college opened her up, and working with her special guests on the EP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Wolfgang Van Halen

June 21, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes

On this week's "My Turning Point," Wolfgang Van Halen joins host Steve Baltin to discuss his highly anticipated debut album, his upcoming tour with Guns N' Roses, and growing up with the last name Van Halen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Shirley Manson of Garbage

June 14, 2021 07:00 - 36 minutes

An alternative rock icon, Garbage frontwoman Shirley Manson is one of the baddest, most candid, outspoken and interesting people in music today. And she does not disappoint on this week's "My Turning Point," telling host Steve Baltin about the band's new album, her musical heroes, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mod Sun

June 07, 2021 07:00 - 53 minutes

One of the rising stars in rock, Mod Sun joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his love of Bob Dylan, his friendship with Machine Gun Kelly, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Royal Blood

May 31, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes

One of the best live rock bands on the planet, UK duo Royal Blood are back with their new album, 'Typhoons.' On this week's My Turning Point the band's Mike Kerr joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and working with Josh Homme of Queens of the Stone Age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

KennyHoopla

May 24, 2021 07:00 - 33 minutes

With his new Travis Barker-produced project, "Survivor's Guilt: The Mixtape," out June 11, and an opening spot on Machine Gun Kelly's fall tour, KennyHoopla is about to break out in a big way. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about working with Travis and how music has flowed through him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Adam Duritz of Counting Crows

May 17, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes

With a new suite of music out this week, Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz joins hosts Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to discuss new music, as well as some of the band's most iconic songs and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nancy Wilson

May 10, 2021 07:00 - 38 minutes

More than 40 years into her Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame career, Heart guitarist Nancy Wilson is finally stepping into the spotlight with her first solo album "You And Me." Wilson joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss why now was the time for her solo debut. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Aly & AJ

May 03, 2021 07:00 - 47 minutes

After a 14-year absence from the studio, sister duo Aly & AJ are back with a superb new album. They joined host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to discuss the new album and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Greta Van Fleet

April 26, 2021 07:00 - 48 minutes

Greta Van Fleet's Josh and Sam Kiszka join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" for a candid and often hilarious conversation about the band's new album, "The Battle At Garden's Gate," changing up rock radio, why this album will piss some fans off, and why their memoir should be titled, "When To Give A Fk and When Not To Give A Fk." Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Glass Animals

April 19, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes

Glass Animals have one of the hottest songs in the world right now with "Heat Waves." On this week's "My Turning Point," frontman Dave Bayley joins host Steve Baltin to talk about how the song's blistering success in the midst of a pandemic has been a huge surprise to him and the band. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FITZ

April 12, 2021 07:00 - 42 minutes

After more than a decade fronting his Tantrums, frontman Fitz has made his first solo album, "Head Up High." He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to explain how the pandemic, turning 50, and more led to the solo record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Posner

April 05, 2021 07:00 - 37 minutes

Mike Posner is back in the news for his attempt to climb Mt. Everest. He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about how loss, including his friend Avicii, and his quest to be a better songwriter brought about his adventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mike Patton

March 29, 2021 07:00 - 44 minutes

One of the most versatile and artistically uncompromising frontmen in rock, Mike Patton is known for his work with Faith No More, Mr. Bungle and Tomahawk. On this week's "My Turning Point," Patton joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new Tomahawk album, the artists that inspired his own artistic freedom, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Connick Jr.

March 22, 2021 07:00 - 30 minutes

On this thought-provoking and compelling episode of "My Turning Point," superstar Harry Connick Jr. joins host Steve Baltin to discuss Connick's superb new album, "Alone With My Faith," and how the COVID pandemic led to reexamining his faith and this album. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeremiah Fraites of The Lumineers

March 15, 2021 07:00 - 31 minutes

The Lumineers' Jeremiah Fraites has stretched out with a classical piano album, "Piano, Piano." He joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the new record, meeting Dave Grohl for the first time, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Serj Tankian

March 08, 2021 09:00 - 38 minutes

System Of A Down frontman Serj Tankian joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new documentary, "Truth To Power," the role activism plays in his life, System, poetry, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Head And The Heart

March 01, 2021 09:00 - 58 minutes

Shortly before live music shut down Seattle favorites Head And The Heart had a triumphant homecoming playing a rooftop show at Seattle landmark Pike Place Market. The show was recently celebrated in an Amazon documentary. The band joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the film, new music, writing during COVID, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Head And The Heart

March 01, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 126 MB

Shortly before live music shut down Seattle favorites Head And The Heart had a triumphant homecoming playing a rooftop show at Seattle landmark Pike Place Market. The show was recently celebrated in an Amazon documentary. The band joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss the film, new music, writing during COVID, and much more.

Alice Cooper

February 22, 2021 09:00 - 32 minutes

Rock legend and original shock rocker Alice Cooper goes back to his Motor City roots on his new album, "Detroit Stories." On this week's "My Turning Point," Cooper joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new album and his early days in Detroit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Justice

February 16, 2021 09:00 - 49 minutes

In her first interview since releasing music after a seven-year absence, actress/singer Victoria Justice joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about her new songs, songwriting, Coldplay, her favorite romantic comedies, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Victoria Justice

February 16, 2021 08:00 - 48 minutes - 106 MB

In her first interview since releasing music after a seven-year absence, actress/singer Victoria Justice joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about her new songs, songwriting, Coldplay, her favorite romantic comedies, and much more.

Pentatonix - Valentines Day Special

February 11, 2021 09:00 - 44 minutes

On a special Valentine's Day-themed "My Turning Point," Pentatonix's Kevin Olusola returns to the show to talk to host Steve Baltin about the band's new album of originals, his favorite date, romantic movies, and how he met his wife. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Qveen Herby

February 01, 2021 09:00 - 55 minutes

From YouTube to Rolling Stone and her own cosmetics line, Qveen Herby has followed her own path to millions of followers. She joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about her journey, astrology, counting J Lo among her fans, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Gene Simmons

January 25, 2021 09:00 - 25 minutes

KISS icon Gene Simmons joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new partnership with Gibson and reflect on his early days playing guitar and bass, seeing Jimi Hendrix and the Who, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bootsy Collins

January 18, 2021 09:00 - 39 minutes

The legendary, one-of-a-kind Bootsy Collins joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss his new album, what it was like playing with George Clinton and James Brown, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corey Taylor

January 11, 2021 09:00 - 50 minutes

Slipknot frontman Corey Taylor joins host Steve Baltin on the first "My Turning Point" of the year for a deep conversation on sobriety, mental health, songwriting, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ice-T

December 21, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes

Newly nominated for a Grammy for Best Metal Performance, Body Count frontman Ice-T joins host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to talk about how a car accident sent him on the way to music and changed his life. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pentatonix

December 14, 2020 09:00 - 37 minutes

With a new holiday album, Pentatonix's Scott Hoying and Kevin Olusola join host Steve Baltin on this week's "My Turning Point" to discuss their new album, their favorite Christmas memories, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lindsey Stirling

December 07, 2020 09:00 - 38 minutes

Electronic violinist Lindsey Stirling joins host Steve Baltin on this week's holiday-themed "My Turning Point" to talk about her favorite Christmas memories, music, movies, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Josh Groban

November 30, 2020 09:00 - 40 minutes

Josh Groban joins host Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to discuss his new album, "Harmony," some of his favorite vocalists, and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

AC/DC

November 16, 2020 09:00 - 39 minutes

Hard rock legends AC/DC are back with a new album and they join host Steve Baltin on "My Turning Point" to talk about music and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jeezy

November 09, 2020 09:00 - 25 minutes

Jeezy joins host Steve Baltin on this week's My Turning Point to talk about his new single with Yo Gotti, learning the importance of giving back and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ozzy Osbourne

October 29, 2020 16:48 - 26 minutes

Rock legend and pop culture icon Ozzy Osbourne joins host Steve Baltin on this unreal My Turning Point to talk life during Covid and reminisce about his late guitarist, Randy Rhoads. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Maynard James Keenan

October 26, 2020 07:00 - 32 minutes

Tool and Puscifer frontman Maynard James Keenan joins host Steve Baltin to talk about the new Puscifer album, how moving from Ohio to Michigan as a teen fostered his love of agriculture and indirectly led to his winery, and his ongoing fascination with the mystique of bands like Pink Floyd. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Deftones

October 14, 2020 21:33 - 33 minutes

As Deftones release their highly anticipated album, "Ohms," frontman Chino Moreno joins host Steve Baltin to talk about when the band learned to follow their own voices and how his love of beer has turned into several successful business ventures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Run The Jewels

October 14, 2020 21:30 - 32 minutes

Having delivered one of 2020's best albums, superstar hip hop duo Run The Jewels joins host Steve Baltin for a conversation covering all things cannabis, from the first time they got stoned to what makes a great stoner film and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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