Bobby Talks Rock Podcast Ep. 2: Austin John Winkler

In this episode, Bobby Amaru (Saliva) sits down with Austin John Winkler, the unmistakable former voice of Hinder and the powerhouse frontman of the Founder, for a raw and honest conversation. The two dive into Austin’s journey from multi-platinum success with “Lips of an Angel” to his rebirth as an independent artist carving a new sound and identity. They discuss the highs, the hardships, the evolution of rock, and what it takes to rebuild a career on your own terms. Keep Updated with Bobby: https://ffm.to/bobbyamaru Stream the podcast - https://open.spotify.com/show/1V4Qmlt... CLICK ON ANY TIME STAMP TO JUMP TO THAT SECTION OF THE VIDEO: Timecodes 0:00 – Intro 0:34 – How Austin Got Into Music 4:27 – The ’90s and Marilyn Manson Era 7:05 – The 2000s Rock Scene 8:27 – Austin’s Early Days on Stage 12:35 – The Rise of Hinder 19:42 – The Story Behind “Lips of an Angel” 27:02 – Life in a “Party Band” 30:02 – Leaving Hinder 33:50 – Austin’s Sobriety Journey 42:55 – Love for Horror Movies 49:52 – “Too Broke to Fix” 53:00 – What’s Next for Austin Follow AJW / the Founder: ᐅInstagram:   / thefoundermusic   ᐅFacebook:   / austinjohnwinkler   ᐅTikTok:   / austinjohnwinkler   ᐅYouTube:    / @thefoundermusic   ᐅSpotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7qxZt... Follow Bobby: ᐅTikTok:   / bobbyamaru   ᐅInstagram:   / bamarude   ᐅFacebook:   / bobby.amaru.3   ᐅX: https://x.com/bobby_amaru ᐅWebsite/Store: https://saliva.com/collections/all #bobbyamaru #podcast #austinjohnwinkler #bobbytalksrock #hardrock #saliva #thefounder