My Name is John Bauman

For the past month, I’ve been sharing pieces of my story—what it was like moving to America, navigating life, and finding my place. But there’s been one person at the center of it all that I haven’t fully talked about… until now.This episode is for my dad.On April 25, it will mark one year since his passing. So today, in this episode, I’m honoring him the best way I know how—by telling his story, sharing the pieces of him that shaped me, and keeping his name alive.From a “broke country boy” in middle of nowhere town… to a Marine in Vietnam… to the man who became my dad—this is a story about resilience, sacrifice, love, and the complicated, beautiful legacy someone can leave behind this world.This episode includes real voicemail clips from my dad, and ends with a voicemail I wish I could leave him.*** NOTE: This episode discusses grief, loss, and war. ***If you’re listening… thank you for being here. And if you can—call your dad.