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Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 116: Christmas In Tahoe SpecialThis week we have a very special edition of Patcast, it's the Christmas in Tahoe edition!2015-11-2441 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 115: 311Episode 115: 311 by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-11-1146 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 115: John Goodmanson and Sean NelsonEpisode 115: John Goodmanson and Sean Nelson by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-11-051h 27
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 114: Rocky VotolatoEpisode 114: Rocky Votolato by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-10-2855 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 113: HozierEpisode 113: Hozier by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-10-2037 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 112: Nathaniel RateliffEpisode 112: Nathaniel Rateliff by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-10-1339 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 107: The WailersThis week we have the last Patcast from the Sail Across The Sun Cruise with The Wailers!
More on The Wailers:
http://wailers.com/2015-08-1953 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 106: Pat McGeeToday 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/2015-08-111h 06
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 103: Patcast Tent Q&AEpisode 103: Patcast Tent Q&A by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-07-2134 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 102: FastballRemember that hit song "The Way"? Hear Fastball talk about their songwriting process and what they’re up to now on this week’s Patcast!
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Hear Fastball talk about their songwriting process and what they’re up to now on this week’s Patcast!2015-07-161h 08
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 100: Patcast TentIt'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!2015-06-3054 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 99: Anthony DeVitoGet 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/2015-06-231h 19
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 97: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 2)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!2015-06-091h 11
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 95: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 1)Episode 95: Picasso At The Wheel Tour (Part 1) by Patcast by Pat Monahan (of Train)2015-05-2529 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 94: Steve BarnettDuring 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.2015-05-181h 09
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 93: Ste Mcnally (BBMak)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.2015-05-111h 08
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 92: UK FansThis 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.2015-05-041h 03
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 91 Magic NumbersThis 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/2015-04-271h 15
Patcast by Pat MonahanPatcast 90: Elle KingThis 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/2015-04-201h 28
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 89: Natasha NorthLive 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/2015-04-1348 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 88: Grant Lee PhillipsThis 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/2015-04-061h 18
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 87: Dave CobbPat, 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!2015-03-301h 07
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 86 - John GradyWe'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.2015-03-231h 11Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 85: Kevin Griffin (Better Than Ezra)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!2015-03-161h 17Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 84: Chuck Labella (NBC)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.2015-03-091h 12
Patcast by Pat MonahanPatcast 83: Sam HollanderSam 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.2015-03-021h 43
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 80: Dan Finnerty (Dan Band)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/2015-02-091h 14
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 79: EchosmithEchosmith 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/2015-02-0253 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 78: Peter FramptonThis 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/2015-01-261h 32Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 77: American AuthorsAmerican 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/2015-01-1956 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 76: Paul Stanley (of KISS)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/2015-01-1253 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 75: Mark EndertHave 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...2015-01-051h 27
Patcast by Pat MonahanPatcast Theme SongHere's our holiday gift to you! Get the theme song as a free download from now until the New Year.2014-12-2200 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 73: Holiday ShowOn 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.2014-12-221h 15
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 72: Chris Chaney (Jane's Addiction)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/timeline2014-12-151h 17
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 71: Andrew Farriss (of INXS)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/2014-12-081h 35
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 70: Newton FaulknerNewton 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/2014-12-011h 40
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 69: Christina PerriChristina 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/headorheart2014-11-241h 07
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 68: Sara Gilbert (The Talk) & Linda PerrySara 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...2014-11-171h 12
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 66: Nile Rodgers (Part 2)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...2014-11-031h 15
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 65: Nile Rodgers (Part 1)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.2014-10-271h 41
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 64: Chris Clawson (Lifefitness President)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.html2014-10-201h 09
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 63: Lewis BlackLewis 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/2014-10-131h 32
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 62: Sammy Choi (Head of NFL Entertainment)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.2014-10-061h 19
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 61: Jakob Dylan (The Wallflowers)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/2014-09-291h 22Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 60: Making of Train's "Bulletproof Picasso"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!2014-09-221h 10
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 59: Gabe Saporta (of Cobra Starship)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.com2014-09-151h 02
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 57 Steve West (of Danger Danger)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.2014-09-011h 04
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 56: Lyle WorkmanLyle 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...2014-08-251h 42
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 55: Striking MatchesStriking 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!2014-08-1856 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 54: Gin BlossomsThe 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/2014-08-111h 01
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 53: Andy GrammerHe'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/magsornovels2014-08-041h 18
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 51: Mark McGrath (of Sugar Ray)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.
...2014-07-211h 12Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 50: TrainThis 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.2014-07-141h 04
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 47: Sammy HagarSammy 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...2014-06-2348 minPatcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 46: Brian JarvisBrian 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!2014-06-161h 09
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 45: Delta GoodremDelta 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/DeltaGoodrem2014-06-091h 00Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 44: Stephen ChboskyStephen 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/stephenchbosky2014-06-021h 05
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 43: Andrew McMahonAs 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...2014-05-261h 16
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 42: Pat & Jerry (Live From The Sail Across The Sun Cruise)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.2014-05-1957 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 41: Rick SpringfieldIf 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/2014-05-121h 22
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 40: Gavin Newsom, Thomas Dimitroff, & Doug HendricksonJust 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...2014-05-051h 32
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 39: David HodgesDavid 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/2014-04-281h 11
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 38 Bob Saget (Part 2)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.com2014-04-2159 minPatcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 37 Bob Saget (Part 1)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/2014-04-1453 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 36: Ken JeongThis 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?".2014-04-071h 23
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 35: Brett DennenWhen 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/2014-03-3155 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 34: Tom ArnoldI'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/patcastbypatmonahan2014-03-241h 22
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 33: JudeJude 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.2014-03-141h 33
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 31: Big Al Anderson (of NRBQ)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/2014-03-0348 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 30: Richard MarxRichard 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/2014-02-211h 33
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 29: Marc Roberge (of O.A.R.)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/2014-02-131h 06
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 28: Vince GillThis 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/2014-02-081h 03
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 27: Aidan JamesLadies 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/2014-02-0346 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 26: John Popper (of Blues Traveler)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.com2014-01-251h 10
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 25: Phil Solem (of The Rembrandts)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/2014-01-2056 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 24 Vicci Martinez (former The Voice Contestant)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.2014-01-1050 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 23: EspionageEspen 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.2014-01-0653 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 22: Martina McBrideOn 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/2013-12-301h 04
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 21: Theresa Caputo (Long Island Medium)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/2013-12-2359 minPatcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 20: John Oates (of Hall and Oates)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:
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Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 19: New PoliticsDanish 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.com2013-12-061h 03Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 18: Eg WhiteIt’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.2013-11-2749 minPatcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 17: Scott Hutchison (of Frightened Rabbit)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/2013-11-2344 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 16: Marcus Trufant (former NFL cornerback)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.2013-11-1859 minPatcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 15: Jonathan Cain (of Journey)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/2013-11-081h 17
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 14: Donavon FrankenreiterThis 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/2013-11-0436 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 13: Barry Zito (former SF Giants pitcher)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!2013-10-281h 23
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 12: Jim BreuerBack 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/2013-10-2156 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 11: Pete Wentz (of Fall Out Boy)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...2013-10-1456 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 10: Niall Horan (of One Direction)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 "...2013-10-0727 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 9: Gin WigmoreThis 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/2013-09-3029 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 8: The ScriptThis 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.com2013-09-231h 06
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 7: Butch WalkerThis 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.com2013-09-161h 21
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 6: Adam Schlesinger (of Fountains of Wayne)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.com2013-09-0957 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 5: The Secret SistersThis 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!2013-09-0328 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 4: Gavin DeGrawThis 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.com2013-08-191h 02
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 3: Ashley MonroePatcast #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.com2013-08-0535 min
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 2: Michael FrantiI'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.com2013-07-241h 04
Patcast by Pat MonahanEpisode 1: Matt NathansonWelcome to the first Patcast! Pat sits down with longtime friend Matt Nathanson. (Explicit/NSFW)2013-06-261h 10