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What Was It Like to Quit MTV and a Million Fans

Chris knew that The Presidents was not the gig he wanted, the the allure of TMV and cheering fans was pulling him in. As a result, quitting the band in '97 was a very messy and emotional experience.

By the time the band retired a second time however, Chris was at peace with what he really wanted from life and ending PUSA was a neutral, education, and self-aware experience.

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Caspar Babypants. Raising kids and finding yourself. ·

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  1. Who Is Chris Ballew, and How Did He Get to Where He Is TodayChris always knew that he wanted to make music, and the type of music that matched his personality. He didn't want to maybe put on a costume for anybody.
  2. What Inspired the Name “caspar Babypants”Caspar was Chri's nickname while performing with Mark Sandman and a band called Morphine in the 1990s.
  3. What Inspires Caspar's Music ProductionCaspar wants his music to be playful and stress-free for parents and to help them share a moment of ridiculousness and joy with their kid.
  4. What Is the Best Way to Get a DivorceAs a couple, you want to get to a point where you are neutralized and are no longer making an emotional decision.
  5. How Do You Explain a Divorce to Your KidsStick to the facts and explain that although mom and dad are no longer loving each other in a way they need to stay together, they will always be there as…
  6. Which One of Ballew's Wives Make a Bigger Impact on His MusicCaspar says both. Marry Lynn, Chris's first wife, was the one who wrote "Run baby run" to keep their kid occupied and happy in the car.
  7. How Do You Spot a Failing RelationshipAsk yourself - How do you feel? Do you feel relaxed around this person? Do you feel like you can be yourself?
  8. How Do You Decide When to QuitStarting anything is easy, but once you start, there is going to be a lot of work required to achieve any kind of success.
  9. How Do You Deal With Your ProblemsEveryone has problems, and whatever you end up doing, it's never just smooth sailing.
  10. What Is Chris Ballew Trying to Teach Kids With His MusicNot a single thing. Caspar Babypants is very proud of the fact that there's no educational value in his music.
  11. How Much Does It Cost to Make a Music RecordCaspar Babypants records music in his home, and burns his songs on the old-school CDs, costing a grand total of $4 to product an entire album.
  12. How Do You Talk to Kids About Sensitive SubjectsThe car. The car is great because you have their attention, but you are not looking at each other.
  13. How Does Your Life Change When You Become a DadChris compares it to the similar chemical reaction to when a person falls in love.
  14. How Do You Choose Between a Family and a CareerIf you have strong feelings toward your profession or you are feel external pressure to have kids but you are not sure, don't do it.
  15. What’s the Role of a Dad in Marriage and ParentingIn case when a mom is a primary parent that is responsible for kids and a dad is the one making an income, the dad could be seen as the "fun" parent, one that…
  16. What Is One Parenting Book Every Parent Should ReadRead the book, How to Talk So Kids Will Listen & Listen So Kids Will Talk , by Elaine Mazlish and Adele Faber. It’s a parenting book about language and empathy.

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