Patcast by Pat Monahan

Episode 116: Christmas In Tahoe Special Nov 24, 2015

This week we have a very special edition of Patcast, it's the Christmas in Tahoe edition!

Episode 115: 311 Nov 11, 2015

Episode 115: 311 by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 115: John Goodmanson and Sean Nelson Nov 05, 2015

Episode 115: John Goodmanson and Sean Nelson by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 114: Rocky Votolato Oct 28, 2015

Episode 114: Rocky Votolato by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 113: Hozier Oct 20, 2015

Episode 113: Hozier by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 112: Nathaniel Rateliff Oct 13, 2015

Episode 112: Nathaniel Rateliff by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 111: Big Data Oct 07, 2015

This week we have Alan Wilkis, aka Big Data! Hear about how he went from growing up in NYC to Harvard to getting a chart topping song. More on Big Data http://bigdata.fm

Episode 110: Fitz And The Tantrums Sep 29, 2015

This week we sit down with Mike Fitz of Fitz and the Tantrums! He talks about his long path to success and all the things he did to get there. More on Fitz and the Tantrums: http://www.fitzandthetantrums.com/

Episode 109: Minus The Bear Sep 22, 2015

This week we sit down with Seattle indie rock band Minus the Bear! Hear how they got their name and more. More on Minus the Bear: http://www.minusthebear.com/

Episode 108: Sir Mix-A-Lot Sep 15, 2015

We’re back! This week we have Sir-Mix-A-Lot, hear about how he created “Baby Got Back” and why he appreciates Seattle. Check out what he's up to at http://sirmixalot.com/

Episode 107: The Wailers Aug 19, 2015

This week we have the last Patcast from the Sail Across The Sun Cruise with The Wailers! More on The Wailers: http://wailers.com/

Episode 106: Pat McGee Aug 11, 2015

Today we have a conversation with one of the first acts who took Train on tour back in the day, Pat McGee! Check out Pat McGee's new album: http://www.patmcgee.net/

Episode 105: The Rembrandts Aug 04, 2015

Last year we could only get half of this duo but this week we have all of The Rembrandts! Listen to their interview. More on The Rembrandts: http://www.therembrandts.net/

Episode 104: End Of Picasso At The Wheel Tour Interviews Jul 28, 2015

This week we have a compilation of interviews with band members and crew from the Picasso At The Wheel Tour. Thanks to everyone who came out to the tent!

Episode 103: Patcast Tent Q&A Jul 21, 2015

Episode 103: Patcast Tent Q&A by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 102: Fastball Jul 16, 2015

Remember that hit song "The Way"? Hear Fastball talk about their songwriting process and what they’re up to now on this week’s Patcast! More on them: Hear Fastball talk about their songwriting process and what they’re up to now on this week’s Patcast!

Episode 101: The Fray Jul 07, 2015

This week we sit down with The Fray! Hear about how they got their start and who their ideal drinking buddies would be. More on The Fray: http://www.thefray.com/

Episode 100: Patcast Tent Jun 30, 2015

It's the 100th episode of Patcast! Thanks to everyone who has listened, do you have a favorite? This week we're live from the Patcast tent on the Picasso At The Wheel Tour where fans tell stories about their experiences with Train. If you come out to one of the Picasso At The Wheel shows, make sure to stop by the Patcast tent and say hi!

Episode 99: Anthony DeVito Jun 23, 2015

Get to know comedian Anthony DeVito and hear about how Jimmy Fallon reacted to his set on this week's Patcast. More on Anthony: http://www.anthonydevitocomedy.com/

Episode 98: Jason Bonham Jun 16, 2015

This week we have Jason Bonham! Hear about his life growing up and his different musical projects. More on Jason Bonham: www.jasonbonham.net

Episode 97: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 2) Jun 09, 2015

We’re two weeks into The Picasso At The Wheel Tour and going full speed ahead. In this week’s Patcast we talk to you, the fans, at our Patcast Tailgate Tent!

Episode 96: Matt Nathanson (Mattcast) Jun 01, 2015

It's Nathanson hijacking the podcast and renaming it Mattcast and since he was the 1st one we did over a year ago. Tables have turned and Pat is interviewed by Matt. More on Matt: http://mattnathanson.com

Episode 95: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 1) May 25, 2015

Episode 95: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 1) by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)

Episode 94: Steve Barnett May 18, 2015

During his time as president of both Columbia and Capitol records, Steve Barnett has been a champion for some of the biggest artists in the music world, and that's only in the last 10 years of his career. This week, we find out all about one of the most important men in the music industry, right here on the Patcast.

Episode 93: Ste Mcnally (BBMak) May 11, 2015

Back in the late 90s, BBMak had a huge single, got labeled a boy band (probably unfairly), and went from being completely unknown in Liverpool to a huge hit in the US. And they played a whole bunch of shows with Train. On this episode of the Patcast, Pat and BBMak's Ste McNally reconnect, play some music, and talk about what it means to be slapped with a label and how to navigate a constantly changing music industry.

Episode 92: UK Fans May 04, 2015

This week we get to know a dozen of Train's biggest fans. They've traveled all over the UK and the world to see Train play, and they sat down with us in Scotland to tell their stories. They requested some of their favorite Train songs, and we had a live acoustic session. All that plus an update on the Matt Nathanson/Elle King beef on this week's Patcast.

Episode 91 Magic Numbers Apr 27, 2015

This week on the Patcast, the whole band checks in from a studio in the Northwest during recording. And we find out how the Magic Numbers went from the Caribbean to Queens to London to opening for Train on their UK tour! More on The Magic Numbers: http://www.themagicnumbers.net/

Patcast 90: Elle King Apr 20, 2015

This week on the Patcast, we explain why we hate Tidal and love The View, and then we catch up with one of our favorite new singer/songwriters. She opens up about her crazy childhood and plays her single and a cover of one of her all time favorites. And she gets Pergo and Jerry hammered! Elle King is our guest this week on the Patcast! More on Elle King: http://elleking.com/

Episode 89: Natasha North Apr 13, 2015

Live from Vegas, this week we bring you more news updates from the road. Pat has a confession to make about Australia, and we throw it back to just a couple weeks ago, on tour in the UK, when we sat down with the phenomenal new British singer/songwriter Natasha North. She explains how a life divided between sports and music led her to be the opener on Train's UK tour, and she plays live for us backstage in Birmingham. It's all on this week's Patcast. More on Natasha: http://www.natashanorth.com/

Episode 88: Grant Lee Phillips Apr 06, 2015

This week on the Patcast, we sit down with Pat, Jerry, Pergo, and special guest Jimmy Stafford live from Australia to recap the past week in all things Train and music. Then we throw it back to an interview Pat did with one of his musical heroes, Grant Lee Phillips! More on Grant Lee Phillips: http://www.grantleephillips.com/

Episode 87: Dave Cobb Mar 30, 2015

Pat, Jerry and Pergo bring you the latest in what's happening in music live from a dressing room in Manchester, and then we throw it back to Nashville for a conversation with producer Dave Cobb, the mastermind behind some of the best records in recent years from artists like Sturgill Simpson, Shooter Jennings, Jason Isbell and Rival Sons. And Pat and Jerry try to remember how to play Rod Stewart. It's all on this week's Patcast!

Episode 86 - John Grady Mar 23, 2015

We're back this week with a music industry legend! O Brother Where Art Thou, Miranda Lambert, Toby Keith, Ashley Monroe, Shania Twain. They all owe a lot to this week's guest--John Grady. Find out how country music, ice fishing and beekeeping all became part of his daily routine, and catch up with what Pat, Jerry and Pergo have been up to, this week on the Patcast.

Episode 85: Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra) Mar 16, 2015

We're switching things up! This week on the Patcast, we try out a whole new format. Catch up on what's been going on with Pat, Pergo and Jerry, and hear the story of Better Than Ezra, as told by frontman Kevin Griffin. It's an all new Patcast!

Episode 84: Chuck Labella (NBC) Mar 09, 2015

Celebrity Apprentice, America’s Got Talent, The Voice! What do all these shows have in common? Chuck Labella. He’s our guest this week on the Patcast. Find out how NBC’s biggest shows get made as we learn all about what’s it like behind the scenes at NBC.

Patcast 83: Sam Hollander Mar 02, 2015

Sam Hollander is a professional songwriter and an old friend of Train. He co-wrote on Save Me San Francisco and California 37, as well as writing with lots of other musicians including Carole King, O.A.R., Blues Traveler, & Travie McCoy. This week we find out what it means to be a professional songwriter, we play some live music, and we drink a lot of wine.

Episode 82: Michael Ian Black Feb 23, 2015

Live from the Boat! Pat hosts Michael Ian Black on a live podcast from the Sail Across the Sun Cruise 2015. Relive all the madness in this week’s podcast, and get to know how Michael came to be one of the most original and unpredictable personalities in comedy. More on Michael Ian Black: https://twitter.com/michaelianblack

Episode 81: Green River Ordinance Feb 16, 2015

You heard them on our Holiday show, now get to know them better. Texas/Nashville natives Green River Ordinance sit down this week for a chat about navigating the modern music industry, fitting in between the worlds of country and Americana music, and Ponchos! Plus a great live performance! More on Green River Ordinance: http://www.greenriverordinance.com/

Episode 80: Dan Finnerty (Dan Band) Feb 09, 2015

NOT SAFE FOR WORK! You know Dan Finnerty best from Old School and The Wedding Singer—as the lead singer of the Dan Band, he has shocked and delighted music and movie fans for years. This week, he shocks and delights the Patcast! More on The Dan Band http://www.thedanband.com/

Episode 79: Echosmith Feb 02, 2015

Echosmith have been playing together since they were children, and now, at ages 15 through 21, this all-sibling band has had a massive hit with the single 'Cool Kids' and they're busy touring the world. On this week's Patcast, we'll meet them and find out their story, and they play their new single live! More on Echosmith http://www.echosmith.com/

Episode 78: Peter Frampton Jan 26, 2015

This week on the Patcast, we have living legend PETER FRAMPTON!!!!! We talk about his life growing up around music, his time spent playing in Humble Pie, his meteoric rise to stardom with Frampton Comes Alive, and we play LIVE! Check it out... More on Peter Frampton: http://www.frampton.com/

Episode 77: American Authors Jan 19, 2015

American Authors came from all over the country and met each other in Boston. With the success of their double platinum single 'Best Day of My Life', they've became a very busy touring operation. This week we find out how it all started, how they deal with a band full of different musical tastes, and how they survived a float crash in the Thanksgiving Day Parade. It's all on the Patcast… More on American Authors: http://weareamericanauthors.com/

Episode 76: Paul Stanley (of KISS) Jan 12, 2015

This week on the Patcast, one of the biggest rockstars of all time joins us for a conversation--it's Kiss's Paul Stanley! He tells us what it's like to start a band that becomes a phenomenon that becomes a legend, and we announce the winners of the Sail Across the Sun cruise giveaway! More on Paul Stanley: http://paulstanley.com/

Episode 75: Mark Endert Jan 05, 2015

Have you ever wondered how a record gets made? This week we're taking you behind the scenes with one of the greatest mix engineers of all time--Mark Endert. He's mixed records from tons of artists--Miley Cyrus, Maroon 5, Madonna, Fiona Apple, Train--too many to list! He tells us what mixing a record is all about, and how he became such an in-demand mixer, this week on the Patcast...

Episode 74: 2014 Wrap Up Dec 29, 2014

This week, we look back at 2014! Lots of music and stories. We'll revisit some of our favorite performances, we check in with the Train Crue, and we have a surprise visit from DJ Soffrock!

Patcast Theme Song Dec 22, 2014

Here's our holiday gift to you! Get the theme song as a free download from now until the New Year.

Episode 73: Holiday Show Dec 22, 2014

On the first ever Patcast Holiday Show, we've got festive songs and greetings from some of our favorite guests ever and a few surprises and presents for all of our listeners.

Episode 72: Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction) Dec 15, 2014

Jane's Addiction wouldn't feel the same without the thunderous low end of Chris Chaney's basslines. This week, he tells us how he went from playing clubs in the Bay Area, to playing in the studio on hundreds of albums, to touring with Alanis Morrisette, to being a member of Jane's Addiction. Plus, find out why Pat doesn't like Taylor Hawkins. It's the Patcast. More on Jane's Addiction: http://www.janesaddiction.com/timeline

Episode 71: Andrew Farriss (of INXS) Dec 08, 2014

As a principal songwriter in the band INXS, today's guest penned and performed some of the biggest rock anthems of all time. On this week's Patcast, Pat and Jerry sat down in Sydney, Australia, for a chat and performance with the fascinating and super-talented Andrew Farriss. More on INXS: http://inxsonline.com/

Episode 70: Newton Faulkner Dec 01, 2014

Newton Faulkner is a British singer songwriter with a unique approach to the guitar. He's had some huge hits in the UK, but is still relatively unknown in the US. He stopped by to visit us with his brother/co-writer/backup singer Toby last time we visited the UK, and we had an amazing hang. This week on the Patcast, Newton and Toby Faulkner tell us all about their music, their lives, and play us a bunch of songs. More on Newton Faulkner http://www.newtonfaulkner.com/uk/

Episode 69: Christina Perri Nov 24, 2014

Christina Perri is one of our favorite new singer songwriters. This week on the Patcast, find out how a late night interpretive dance, a secret trip to Florida, and a deep love of the Twilight series led to her having hit singles on pop radio. More on Christina Perri: http://www.christinaperri.com/headorheart

Episode 68: Sara Gilbert (The Talk) & Linda Perry Nov 17, 2014

Sara Gilbert is a host of and the creator of CBS's The Talk, but you may know her from her many acting roles, including her characters on The Big Bang Theory and Roseanne. Her wife, Linda Perry, host and creator of The Linda Perry Project, a hugely successful songwriter, and former lead singer of 4 Non Blondes. Today the two of them are our guests on the Patcast...

Episode 67: Gregg Latterman (Aware Records) Nov 10, 2014

As the founder of Aware Records, Gregg Latterman went from a 9 to 5 job in finance to a 24/7 job getting some major artists' careers started--John Mayer, Five For Fighting, The Fray, and Train. In fact, Gregg was the guy who got Train a record deal and was there for the entire beginning of our career. This week, we hear the story of Aware Records and of Gregg's life in music, and we find out some stuff we never knew about our own band's record deal!

Episode 66: Nile Rodgers (Part 2) Nov 03, 2014

This week on the Patcast, we bring you the conlusion of our session with the great Nile Rodgers! Lots of music, lots of bio, and lots of knowledge with the man who brought us so many of the hits from Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, David Bowie, Daft Punk and so much more...

Episode 65: Nile Rodgers (Part 1) Oct 27, 2014

Chic, Sister Sledge, Diana Ross, Madonna, INXS, Duran Duran, Daft Punk. What do they all have in common? They've worked with our guest: Nile Rodgers. Over the next 2 weeks, we'll hear, in his own words, the story of Nile's crazy life in music, right here on the Patcast.

Episode 64: Chris Clawson (Lifefitness President) Oct 20, 2014

Chris Clawson is the President of Lifefitness, a company that makes Pat's all-time favorite treadmills. On this week's Patcast, we sit down and talk to Chris about how a career in minor league baseball led to him being one of the most influential people in the fitness world today. More on Life Fitness: http://www.lifefitness.com/index.html

Episode 63: Lewis Black Oct 13, 2014

Lewis Black is one of our favorite comedians of all time. From his outrageous standup to his 'Back in Black' segments on The Daily Show, he has spent decades making people laugh and fiercely editorializing the world around us. And this week, he's our guest on the Patcast. More on Lewis Black http://lewisblack.com/

Episode 62: Sammy Choi (Head of NFL Entertainment) Oct 06, 2014

Sammy Choi is the head of entertainment for the NFL. Anytime you hear music or see an entertainer at a football game, Sammy had something to do with it. He has a crazy job, and he's a fascinating guy, and this week he tells his story on the Patcast.

Episode 61: Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers) Sep 29, 2014

This week on the Patcast, Jakob Dylan sits down with us to talk about his huge successes with the Wallflowers, his take on the past, present and future of music, and what it's like to grow up around some of the most influential musicians of all time. More on Jakob Dylan: http://www.jakobdylan.com/

Episode 60: Making of Train's "Bulletproof Picasso" Sep 22, 2014

This week, it's a 2-for-1! We talk to some of the people that helped in making Train's new album--Bulletproof Picasso--and we sit down with Pat's 'Wonder What You're Doing' duet partner, Marsha Ambrosius, and find out how she ended up working with the biggest singers in the world. Plus, we'll hear lots of new music from Train. It's a making of/behind the scenes episode of the Patcast!

Episode 59: Gabe Saporta (of Cobra Starship) Sep 15, 2014

This week on the Patcast, we sit down with Gabe Saporta, lead singer and philosopher of the band Cobra Starship. He tells us about his early days in Midtown and Humble Beginnings, and the path that led him to Cobra Starship's electro-pop-punk sensibility. Live from New York, it's another session of conversation and live music on this week's Patcast. More on Cobra Starship: http://cobrastarship.com

Episode 58: John Fox (Denver Broncos Head Coach) Sep 08, 2014

John Fox is one of the nicest and most charismatic people in the entire NFL organization. As head coach of the Denver Broncos, he's built a team in the mile high city that's a serious contender and under his leadership, his team is poised for another great year. He happens to be a Train fan as well, and he came out to see us play at Red Rocks, and sat down for a conversation about football, life, and what it's like to have one of the craziest, most stressful jobs in sports.

Episode 57 Steve West (of Danger Danger) Sep 01, 2014

Our guest this week survived the era of 80s hair metal, and today he tells his story. As the drummer and a founding member of the band Danger Danger, he toured with all the biggest acts of the 80s and early 90s, and saw the meteoric rise of the metal scene. On today's Patcast, we sit down with for some stories, live music, and a great interview with Steve West.

Episode 56: Lyle Workman Aug 25, 2014

Lyle Workman is one hell of a talented guitar player. After playing on the Pat Monahan solo record years ago, we lost touch with him for a while, but in the meantime Lyle's been very busy becoming one of the most in-demand session musicians and touring guitarists in the music industry, and the go-to soundtrack guy for almost every single Judd Apatow movie! You might be aware of him, but you've already heard him. Get to know Lyle Workman this week on the Patcast...

Episode 55: Striking Matches Aug 18, 2014

Striking Matches are a brand new country duo out of Nashville, Tennessee. Before opening for Train in Tahoe, Justin and Sarah took the time to sit down with Pat, Jerry and Pergo and tell their story and play some music. They've just wrapped up recording their first record, and you can hear a lot of their songs on the tv show Nashville. And this week, you can find out more about them on the Patcast!

Episode 54: Gin Blossoms Aug 11, 2014

The Gin Blossoms got started in the late 80s, and by the mid 90s, they had written some huge hits. They toured the world and released a lot of great music, and after a brief hiatus got back to touring together in 2001. They've survived some really difficult times as a band, and this week they tell us their story--right here on the Patcast. More on Gin Blossoms: http://www.ginblossoms.net/

Episode 53: Andy Grammer Aug 04, 2014

He's toured with Train before, he's coming on the Sail Across the Sun Cruise next year, and his new album Magazines or Novels comes out tomorrow. But today he sits down for a conversation and live performance with us. It's singer-songwriter Andy Grammer on this week's Patcast! Download Andy Grammar's new album: http://smarturl.it/magsornovels

Episode 52: David Wild Jul 28, 2014

This week, we have a conversation with one of the best music writers in the world--David Wild. In addition to being a contributing editor at Rolling Stone and Huffpo an authoring numerous books on musicians, he is one of the main writers on many of the biggest award shows, and he's a regular on Adam Corrolla's podcast. His son Alec drops by as well, and clues us in on what the kids are listening to these days.

Episode 51: Mark McGrath (of Sugar Ray) Jul 21, 2014

Mark McGrath became an enourmous pop star as the lead singer and frontman of Sugar Ray. He went on to host a number of tv shows, and now he's back on the road with Sugar Ray and curating the Under the Sun Tour, which brings lots of 90s bands back together for the first time in a long time. He's also starring in a movie that's about to come out. And this week on the Patcast, he talks about his path to pop stardom and how he feels about the music and entertainment industry from the 90s to right now. More on Mark: http://www.markmcgrath.com/

Episode 50: Train Jul 14, 2014

This week it's a very special Patcast with a very special guest. This band started in San Francisco in the 90s, and has been touring the world ever since. They are also 6 of our favorite people. This podcast started a year ago. So for the one year anniversary of this podcast, our guest is Train.

Episode 49: Travie McCoy (Gym Class Heroes) Jul 07, 2014

Travie McCoy started as the lead singer of the band Gym Class Heroes. He had several huge hits with them, and several huge hits on his own as a solo artist. With Gym Class still active and his solo career moving ahead at the same time, his music career has kept him very busy. This week, we talk about how he got into art and music, what he's into now, and how he juggles having one foot in the hip hop world and one foot in the pop world at the same time. More on Travie McCoy http://traviemccoy.com

Episode 48: Lee Leipsner & Pete Cosenza (Columbia Records Radio Promotion) Jun 30, 2014

Lee Leipsner and Pete Cosenza are relatively unknown outside the music industry, but within the industry, they have an important influence on the careers of many of the artists on Columbia Records. This week we sit down and talk about what it means to work in radio promotion at a major label, and we find out how Pete and Lee found success in one of the wildest and most unpredictable parts of the music industry.

Episode 47: Sammy Hagar Jun 23, 2014

Sammy Hagar may be one of the most important singers in the history of rock music. He went from being an unknown playing in bands in California as a kid, to being the lead singer of the group Montrose, one of the early bands in the hard rock movement, to being a huge star in his solo career, to being the lead singer of Van Halen. He did all this while becoming one of the early promoters of the mountain bike scene in the bay area and later becoming a liquor mogul with his Cabo Wabo Tequila. This week on the Patcast, he tells us his story. More on Sammy Hagar: http://www.redrocker.com/

Episode 46: Brian Jarvis Jun 16, 2014

Brian Jarvis is a comedian and writer in LA. You may not have heard of him yet, but his work keeps getting better and better and the projects he works on keep getting more and more high profile. So you will likely be hearing about him soon. But first, you can hear about him and hear his story on this week's Patcast, plus a very special performance!

Episode 45: Delta Goodrem Jun 09, 2014

Delta Goodrem. She's smart, talented, beautiful, and at just 17 she was a household name in her native Australia. She got her start as an actress, but soon became a huge pop singer in Australia and the UK. And only a couple years later she was in a fight for her life. Now, healthy and happier than ever, she is still writing, singing, and touring, and she's become a mentor to young talents as a judge on the Voice in Australia. And this week, she's here with us on the Patcast. Follow Delta on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DeltaGoodrem

Episode 44: Stephen Chbosky Jun 02, 2014

Stephen Chbosky wrote the book Perks of Being a Wallflower, and then went on to spend several years writing for television before directing the film version of Perks of Being a Wallflower. He tells us all about his writing process, his favorite music, and what it's like to be a writer/director, this week on the Patcast. Follow Stephen on Twitter: http://twitter.com/stephenchbosky

Episode 43: Andrew McMahon May 26, 2014

As the singer of Something Corporate and Jack's Mannequin, Andrew McMahon made a name for himself at a young age. Also at a young age, Andrew suffered from a severe illness that could've cut his career and his life short. In the documentary Dear Jack, he showed the world every moment of his fight with cancer, and after beating the disease, he picked up right where he left off. Now, having retired the band names, he is entering a new phase of his creative life as a solo artist. He talks about all this and more, and we play some music, all on this week's Patcast. More on Andrew McMahon: http://www.andrewmcmahon.com/

Episode 42: Pat & Jerry (Live From The Sail Across The Sun Cruise) May 19, 2014

Live from the boat, it's Pat and Jerry! On this week's Patcast, we throw it back to the Sail Across the Sun Cruise 2014. We had a very spontaneous 'Townhall Meeting' version of the Patcast in front of a live audience. We took a bunch of questions, talked about Train, the podcast, songwriting, and lots more. Plus we've got a bunch of live songs, including the debut of a brand new Train song! Also, as you'll hear in the intro, we're giving away a Patcast hat and shirt, listen to find out how to win.

Episode 41: Rick Springfield May 12, 2014

If all you know about Rick Springfield is that he wrote the massive hit song Jessie's Girl, prepare to have your mind blown. This guy has had a successful acting career, had his own cartoon show, been in a bunch of bands in Australia, and to this day maintains a relentless touring schedule that would stress out even the most road-worn musicians. And on top of that, his first novel came out last week. All that, and Pergo and Jerry lose it, this week on the Patcast. More on Rick Springfield: http://rickspringfield.com/

Episode 40: Gavin Newsom, Thomas Dimitroff, & Doug Hendrickson May 05, 2014

Just before the 2014 Super Bowl, we sat down in NYC with NFL Agent Doug Hendrickson, GM of the Atlanta Falcons Thomas Dimitroff, and Lt Governor of California Gavin Newsom, to talk about football, politics, music and the crazy twists of fate that brought the 3 of them together as friends and colleagues. This week, in honor of the upcoming NFL Draft, we bring you that conversation, and a special draft day prediction from Train's own Jimmy Stafford, on a football edition of the Patcast...

Episode 39: David Hodges Apr 28, 2014

David Hodges went from being a regular kid in Arkansas to being a massively successful musician pretty quickly. As a member of Evanescence, he had a big part in writing their breakthrough debut, Fallen, but he quit the band before they started touring. On this week's Patcast, we find out the story behind that, and how he transitioned from being in a huge band to being an in-demand songwriter for some of the biggest pop artists in the world, and we get him to play the song he co-wrote with Train. More on David: http://davidhodgesmusic.com/

Episode 38 Bob Saget (Part 2) Apr 21, 2014

On Part 2 of our interview with comedian Bob Saget, we get even deeper into the strange mind of comedy's favorite Dirty Daddy, which also happens to be the title of his new book. And he sings with us! It's more fun, more music, more weirdness, this week on the Patcast! More on Bob Saget: http://bobsaget.com

Episode 37 Bob Saget (Part 1) Apr 14, 2014

Bob Saget spent years being tv’s model of stable progressive parenthood in San Francisco. Now he’s the filthiest comic around. And this week on the Patcast we get to know both sides of Bob! More on Bob Saget: http://bobsaget.com/

Episode 36: Ken Jeong Apr 07, 2014

This week’s guest once made fun of me on national television. I’m still pretty mad about it, so I had him on the podcast to talk. Known best for his work in the Hangover movies and the television show Community, Ken Jeong has had maybe the craziest career shift in history. He tells us about that and introduces us to his friend and writing partner, Mike O’Connell, on this week’s Patcast. We also play a couple of songs, including this masterpiece that Ken and Mike wrote called "What's It Gonna Be?".

Episode 35: Brett Dennen Mar 30, 2014

When you listen to Brett Dennen’s music, he comes across as sort of a laid back, easy-going hippy type of guy, which is why we never expected him to be the most sarcastic wiseass to ever appear on the podcast. This is the first time we have ever done a live podcast in front of an audience, and it comes to you from Train’s Sail Across the Sun Cruise. It’s a conversation and live performance with Brett Dennen, on this week’s Patcast… More on Brett Dennen: http://brettdennen.net/

Episode 34: Tom Arnold Mar 24, 2014

I've known Tom Arnold for years. But this week, I get to meet a few Toms I never knew. From his stand up comedy days in Minneapolis, to his writing and acting in tv and movies, his binge partying days to his getting clean and becoming a dad, Tom takes us through the crazy journey that brought him to where he is today. It's Tom Arnold on the Patcast... More on Tom Arnold: http://tomarnoldcomedy.com/ Subscribe to Patcast on iTunes: http://smarturl.it/patcastbypatmonahan

Episode 33: Jude Mar 14, 2014

Jude toured with me back in the early days of Train. He is a great singer and songwriter with one of the craziest stories ever. On this week's Patcast, we get the whole story of how a label bidding war turned into a sabotage. Jude's path has been a long and confusing one, and he shares his experience with us, and plays a new song. Plus, for any Lost fans out there, he was half of the band Driveshaft.

Episode 32: John Hamlin Mar 10, 2014

John Hamlin is a triple threat: he's the brains behind the most popular shows at CMT Network, he's a producer on 60 Minutes, and he manages the careers of musicians, including Hot Chelle Rae (hear their new song at the end). How does he find the time to do all that and still watch football?

Episode 31: Big Al Anderson (of NRBQ) Mar 03, 2014

Al Anderson, the genius guitar virtuoso behind the great NRBQ, joins me on this week's Patcast. Hear Al talk about his 3+ decades on the road without a setlist, and his current career as a successful Nashville songwriter. We talk about his tiny guitar that he bought for 45 bucks, and wouldn't sell for a hundred grand, and he plays the first song he ever wrote with NRBQ. Check it out! More on Big Al Anderson: http://www.bigalanderson.com/

Episode 30: Richard Marx Feb 21, 2014

Richard Marx is one sarcastic bastard, and if you’ve been listening to the Patcast for a while, you know that’s my all time favorite kind of bastard. He also happens to be a genius songwriter and an amazing singer. This week on the Patcast, Richard Marx talks songwriting, sings, and lays the sarcasm on thick. More on Richard Marx: http://richardmarx.com/

Episode 29: Marc Roberge (of O.A.R.) Feb 13, 2014

As a Valentine's day present, you're getting the Patcast today instead of Monday! Over more than a decade, OAR has built a huge fanbase by hard work and dedication. And nobody knows more about that hard work and dedication than their lead singer, Marc Roberge. This week, Marc tells us all about how OAR made it and how they continue to grow as songwriters and touring musicians. And he plays 2 songs for us! More on O.A.R.: http://www.ofarevolution.com/

Episode 28: Vince Gill Feb 08, 2014

This week--it's an honor to bring you one of the greatest singers of all time and one of the greatest guitar players of all time. And we are just talking about one guy! It's Country Music Hall-of-Famer and 20-time Grammy winner Vince Gill. This guy's got one hell of a resume, and he's got loads of stories. He shares some of those with us, and plays live on the Patcast. More on Vince Gill: http://www.vincegill.com/wired/

Episode 27: Aidan James Feb 03, 2014

Ladies and gentlemen, introducing Hawaiian ukulele sensation Aidan James! At just 12 years old, he is one of the most talented kids I know, and we are so excited to introduce you to him here on the Patcast. I first saw him covering "Hey Soul Sister" on Youtube a couple years ago. Now he sits down for a conversation about how he got started as a musician at such a young age, and how he's already racked up 20 million youtube views! And he plays a few songs for us! More on Aidan James: http://www.aidanjamesmusic808.com/

Episode 26: John Popper (of Blues Traveler) Jan 24, 2014

This week, the best harmonica player on the planet stops by for a chat and performance. It’s John Popper of Blues Traveler, and he tells us all about his 2 plus decades of touring, his crazy days of partying and his journey back to being healthy. Also he explains how he once locked Bill Murray in the trunk of his car. It's all on this week's Patcast. They also sing "You Don't Have To Love Me." More on Blues Traveler: www.bluestraveler.com

Episode 25: Phil Solem (of The Rembrandts) Jan 20, 2014

Phil Solem—one half of the band The Rembrandts—is this week’s Patcast. You might remember the Rembrandts from the Friends theme song, I’ll Be There for You, but after you hear this interview, you’ll never be able to forget Phil Solem. It’s live music, bad jokes, and the story of what it’s like to write the biggest theme song in the history of television, on this week’s Patcast. More on The Rembrandts: http://www.therembrandts.net/

Episode 24 Vicci Martinez (former The Voice Contestant) Jan 10, 2014

On this week’s Patcast, Vicci Martinez of The Voice comes home to the Seattle area to sit down and talk with us at my home studio. She tells us all about what she’s been up to since her stellar performance on The Voice, and about her close relationship with her family, how they became completely estranged from her, and how they found each other again.

Episode 23: Espionage Jan 06, 2014

Espen Lind and Amund Bjorklund are Espionage, and they are my guests on this week’s Patcast! These brilliant co-writers and producers helped write and record some of your favorite songs, including sone of my band Train's bigger songs. Hear all about how they do it (hint: lots of coffee). Bonus: we try and figure out what Pergo does.

Episode 22: Martina McBride Dec 30, 2013

On the last Patcast of the year, we sit down with country legend Martina McBride and her husband, sound engineer and studio guru John McBride for a conversation and some live music. Also, Jimmy Stafford from my band Train joins us on the Patcast for the first time ever to help us play "Marry Me". It's all live from Blackbird Studios in Nashville! More on Martina McBride: http://martinamcbride.com/

Episode 21: Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium) Dec 23, 2013

This week Theresa Caputo—The Long Island Medium—and her husband Larry Caputo join us for a conversation and some music on this Patcast. We recorded this one in Palm Springs, but there’s nobody more New York than Larry and Theresa, and you can hear it in this interview. Theresa tells us all about how she discovered her very unusual gift, and Larry tells us all about how he discovered Theresa. More on the Theresa: http://www.theresacaputo.com/

Episode 20: John Oates (of Hall and Oates) Dec 13, 2013

On a cold and rainy night in Aspen, we sat down with John Oates of Hall and Oates to find out what it's like to be a part of the biggest pop duo ever, and he was happy to oblige us with stories. This week's Patcast is lesson in rock and roll history, as John Oates takes us through a monumental career in songwriting, performing, and getting into trouble in his H&O days and beyond. Plus, we do some live songs and we find out the story behind one of the most famous mustaches ever! More on John Oates: http://johnoates.com/

Episode 19: New Politics Dec 06, 2013

Danish alt-rock trio New Politics joins me in this week's Patcast. They tell the pretty crazy story of how they came from being just 2 guys in a studio in Copenhagen to a band living in Brooklyn going on big tours all over the world. They also sing their hit "Harlem" More on New Politics: http://newpoliticsrock.com

Episode 18: Eg White Nov 27, 2013

It’s Eg White on this edition of the Patcast. Yes, you read that right. His name is Eg White, and he is one of the songwriters behind the success of artists like Adele and James Morrison. Hear how he went from being in some of the weirdest bands you’ve never heard of, to being half of critically acclaimed duo Eg & Alice to being one of the most in-demand songwriters in the world. And find out what ‘dropping your t’s is all about.

Episode 17: Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit) Nov 22, 2013

This week on the Patcast the lead singer and founding member of Scottish indie rock band Frightened Rabbit, Scott Hutchinson, joins us for live music and a talk about his songwriting process. He tells us how he went from being an introverted kid to the frontman of a band, and why Seattle has been such a great place for his band. He also sings "The Woodpile". More on Frightened Rabbit: http://frightenedrabbit.com/

Episode 16: Marcus Trufant (former NFL cornerback) Nov 18, 2013

Former NFL Cornerback for the Seattle Seahawks Marcus Trufant is my guest this week on the Patcast! Marcus lives in my neighborhood, and he was nice enough to come by my studio and sit down for a conversation about his career in pro football, growing up in Washington with his 2 brothers who also play in the NFL, and what he’s been up to lately.

Episode 15: Jonathan Cain (of Journey) Nov 08, 2013

This week on the Patcast, it’s our great privilege to bring to you one of the original members of Journey: Jonathan Cain! In this interview, learn how a doodle in a spiral notebook became one of the biggest songs in the history of rock and roll and find out who the singer in the smokey room is. We also talk shop about being professional musicians and aspiring wine-makers. All that and a couple of great live Journey songs! Patcast! More on Journey: http://www.journeymusic.com/

Episode 14: Donavon Frankenreiter Nov 04, 2013

This week's Patcast is with Donavon Frankenreiter. We talk about his music career, his surf career, how he landed in Hawaii and his longtime friendship with Jack Johnson. We also spill our guts over our mutual fears of big waves and forgetting lyrics. It’s all live from the Bottle Rock Festival in Napa, where you can hear the band Best Coast playing in the background. More on Donavon Frankenreiter: http://www.donavonf.com/

Episode 13: Barry Zito (former SF Giants pitcher) Oct 28, 2013

Today is the 1 year anniversary of the San Francisco Giants winning the 2012 World Series and Barry Zito is my guest this week! This superstar pitcher was an integral part of helping the Giants win the NLCS and the World Series. He talks about his life in baseball, coming up as a left-handed pitcher with a left field personality, and his deep love for music. He even plays us one of his own original songs. It’s our great privilege to present the first pro athlete ever heard on the Patcast—Barry Zito!

Episode 12: Jim Breuer Oct 21, 2013

Back in May, Train played at the first ever Bottle Rock festival. While we were there, we were lucky enough to get a chance to sit down with one of my favorite comedians—Jim Breuer. On this Patcast, Jim talks to us about his deep love for heavy music, his years of working as a comedian, actor, and radio host, and the time he took his 85-year-old father on tour with him. More on Jim Breuer: http://officialjimbreuer.com/

Episode 11: Pete Wentz (of Fall Out Boy) Oct 14, 2013

Fall Out Boy is one of the biggest bands to ever emerge from the pop punk scene. Back in July, I had Pete Wentz come sit down for a conversation in my studio. Since forming Fall Out Boy in 2001, this guy has done just about everything: touring the world, creating some of the most memorable punk music in years, starting a successful record label, opening and running a bar, appearing in numerous tv shows and movies, and becoming a dad. After a 4 year hiatus, Fall Out Boy is back with a #1 record, Save Rock and Roll, a new EP produced by Ryan Adams, and playing sold out shows are the world again. On this Patcast, we talk about all of that, and I find out what ‘RBF’ means! More on Fall Out Boy: http://falloutboy.com

Episode 10: Niall Horan (of One Direction) Oct 07, 2013

This week, it's a very special Patcast. I got the chance to sit down with one of the biggest stars in the world right now--Niall Horan of One Direction. We had a crazy day off in LA during our summer tour. Jerry, Pergo, and I all headed downtown to check out this UK phenomenon as they began the first of 3 sold out nights at the Staples Center. These guys are super busy, and we were lucky to be able to sit down with Niall for a few minutes before the show started. We play a couple songs including their hit "What Makes You Beautiful", talk about what inspires him musically, and he tells us what it's like to have girls screaming at him everywhere he goes. More on One Direction: http://www.onedirectionmusic.com/

Episode 9: Gin Wigmore Sep 30, 2013

This week on the Patcast, it's new singer/songwriter Gin Wigmore. Gin came all the way from New Zealand to open for Train on our UK tour. She put on a great live show every night, and on the last day of the tour, we were able to sit down with Gin in a dressing room in the Netherlands. We played some music and talked about how she traveled the world and got into some trouble before beating thousands of other contestants to win an international songwriting contest at 18 years old! More on Gin Wigmore: http://www.ginwigmore.com/

Episode 8: The Script Sep 23, 2013

This week on the Patcast, it's Dublin's The Script! These guys are great friends. They spent a couple months on tour with Train this summer, and we got them to sit down for an interview and (for the first time on the Patcast) a full band acoustic performance. We talk music, touring, and songwriting, and find out how these guys went from being childhood best friends to being one of the biggest bands in Europe. More on The Script: www.thescriptmusic.com

Episode 7: Butch Walker Sep 16, 2013

This episode is actually the first Patcast I ever recorded with Butch Walker! Butch is a good friend of mine and a very accomplished singer/songwriter/producer who also worked with my band Train in recording "California 37". Listen to hear Butch tell many great stories including the time he saw KISS when he was 8 years old. We also sing two of his songs, including a new one off his EP Peachtree Battle. More on Butch Walker: http://butchwalker.com

Episode 6: Adam Schlesinger (of Fountains of Wayne) Sep 09, 2013

This week on the Patcast, I sit down with Adam Schlesinger. Adam is half of the songwriting team behind Fountains of Wayne and a very successful TV, Film, and Broadway songwriter and musician in his own right. We talk music, songwriting, how the industry has changed over the years, and lots more. Adam forgot to bring along a guitar, but thanks to a last minute delivery we get to play one of my favorite FOW songs too! More on Adam's band Fountains of Wayne here: http://www.fountainsofwayne.com

Episode 5: The Secret Sisters Sep 03, 2013

This week's Patcast is with The Secret Sisters. They're a talented duo I met when we played BottleRock in Napa this year. Listen to hear us sing one of their songs and find out how they got their name, it's an entertaining story!

Episode 4: Gavin DeGraw Aug 19, 2013

This week's Patcast is with Gavin DeGraw! We talk about how growing up in a "jail town" affected his outlook in life and sing two of his songs. I hope you enjoy this episode as much as I did making it! More on Gavin: www.gavindegraw.com

Episode 3: Ashley Monroe Aug 05, 2013

Patcast #3 is with Ashley Monroe, who I've known for many years and who I have been a fan of for a while. Listen to hear us sing some of her songs and to find out what her backup job is (Hint: It rhymes with "ripper") More on Ashley Monroe: http://ashleymonroe.com

Episode 2: Michael Franti Jul 24, 2013

I've been a fan of Michael Franti for a long time, he's actually a big reason why Train is still around today. In this Patcast we play a few songs and hear many great stories about Michael's life, including when he played on the streets of Iraq. More on Michael: http://michaelfranti.com

Episode 1: Matt Nathanson Jun 25, 2013

Welcome to the first Patcast! Pat sits down with longtime friend Matt Nathanson. (Explicit/NSFW)

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