Ep. 206: ROBIN BATTEAU - Writing With Ghosts | The Boston Chris Podcast | INTERVIEW

Welcome to the episode 206 of The Boston Chris Podcast featuring Grammy, Emmy & Clio-winning & Oscar Nominated Singer/songwriter/Jingle Writer/Producer Robin Batteau originally from Boston MAWe chatted with Robin about his Guinness Book of World Record, his finishing the works of ancient Greek poets and turning them into songs for his "Banned In Sparta" album, the reason he wrote the new album, his incredible career in the advertising field in writing some jingles we all know ("I'm Lovin' It" anyone?), how improvistional violin prepared him for ad jingles, which in turn prepared him for Mosaicing lyrics for "Banned in Sparta", how the pandemic set all of this in motion, his early years in music & Tons More!Follow along with Robin at https://robinbatteau.com/Chapters:00:35: “Banned in Sparta”01:04: This record was born from his thesis in Ancient Greece at Harvard02:13: Robin Batteau: World Record Holder04:08: Why he got a record deal & more about “Banned In Sparta”07:40: Fate led him to this project09:20: Any frustration putting together the songs?12:43: Embodying the spirit of each poet in the songs13:44: Writing Jingles15:57: Growing up in a folk music scene in Massachusetts19:16: Music runs in the family20:02: Brotherly duo Batteaux & getting a record deal25:32: Compton & Batteau26:58: Clive Davis29:17: Being part of a duo and the difference between his partners32:24: What is an improvisational violinist33:43: Building a reputation & auditioning for Bruce Springsteen36:10: Being spontaneous helping him as a jingle writer37:41: The April Fools Band40:09: “ESPN” by The April Fools45:00: Taking time to reflect47:54: By The Numbers Starts48:12: Rapid Fire51:45: It’s Not My Fault!55:48: Top 559:04: Choosing the guest singers for “Banned in Sparta”1:00:47: Mt. Rushmore1:01:08: Impactful1:05:22: The 2 things he is most grateful for1:05:41: Who is the ONE ARTIST he wishes everyone knew about?1:06:26: Who is Robn Batteau?1:07:19: OutroSupport The Boston Chris Show💵Become a Member: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCao6fJOfevnE7dkMYz3vnQQ/join👕Merchandise Store: https://boston-chris-gaming.creator-s...🎧Purchase Hyper X Products: https://hx.hyperx.gg/BG5FiQXA💵Donate to Paypal: https://www.paypal.me/etxrocksFollow The Boston Chris Show► Twitter https://twitter.com/BostonChrisTTV► Instagram https://www.instagram.com/bostonchristtv/► TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@itsbostonchris► Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheBostonChrisShow► Discord https://discord.gg/TkyV9Q2P► Twitch: https://www.twitch.tv/thebostonchrisshow► Other Stuff: https://linktr.ee/bostonchrisCheck out the Podcasts:► Tunesday Tuesday YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6Ad578OEwM_QUPoU8gJed--P► Tunesday Tuesday Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0wsvT6ktWUZJI5b7Z0hErW?si=11530c8cbbf544d9► The Boston Chris Podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLRVUGoqJJ6AdL2KbXbyB59e-_AOktJbah► The Boston Chris Podcast Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/5UeR5tgIGsltEMUh0a22h8?si=b10432ece9ec4db0