Train Frontman Pat Monahan Tells All: ‘Drops of Jupiter,’ ‘Hey Soul Sister,’ Zeppelin & More

Scott Lipps sits down with Pat Monahan of Train for a wide-ranging, celebratory conversation marking 25 years of “Drops of Jupiter.” From his early life and the moment he discovered his voice to the Zeppelin influences that shaped him, Pat traces the path that led him from small-town roots to San Francisco, where Train first came together. He reflects on the band’s early breaks, the creation of career-defining hits like “Drops of Jupiter” and “Hey, Soul Sister,” and the lyrical and musical shifts that have kept their sound evolving. Along the way, Pat talks about key collaborators like Jonathan Daniel and the introduction to the newest member, Butch Walker. He dives into the making of the new record and tour, shares stories about Billy Joel, and even touches on comedy, golf, and what unites fans through music. The episode wraps with Pat’s thoughts on the perfect album, dream supergroups, and his top five Train and Zeppelin songs, making this an essential listen for fans old and new. For more incredible rock 'n' roll interviews, hit the subscribe button! Also check out Lipps Service with Scott Lipps podcasts on Spotify, Apple, or your favorite podcast player. #train #producing #podcast #music #top5 #interview #rocknroll CREDITS (Instagram handles) Host @scottlipps Podcast Manager @picklesmother_ Edited by @toastycakes Music by @robbyhoff Intern @kaylah._b Recorded by Fringe Podcasts NYC at Silver Lining Lounge 00:00 - Start 01:30 - 25 years of drops of Jupiter 02:37 - Growing up 05:00 - Finding his voice 08:05 - Zeppelin 09:11 - The move to San Fran 10:25 - Forming train 15:03 - The first big break 17:25 - “Drops of Jupiter” 22:00 - On the lyrical shift 23:53 - Jonathan Daniel 0:25:00 - “Hey Soul Sister” 28:38 - Butch Walker 33:10 - The new record 36:00 - Billy Joel 37:00 - The new tour 38:00 - Comedy and golf 40:41 - Uniting fans with music 42:00 - The perfect album 43:00 - Supergroup 44:09 - Top 5 Train songs 45:11 - Top 5 Zeppelin songs ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Remember painful online rehearsal? Lutefish fixed it. Backed by Wenger and built for serious musicians, the Lutefish Stream delivers real-time online collaboration with crystal-clear 48K audio and low latency. Just plug into your router and play like you're in the same room. The Lutefish Stream https://lutefish.com/products/lutefish cuts down audio delay for remote music sessions by directly connecting audio sources, networks, and outputs, making sound travel incredibly fast, up to 30ms or less—like you're just 30 feet apart on a big stage or rehearsing in your garage! No more sitting in traffic on your way to practice. Rehearse more, meet new musicians in our free online community and create music together... all remotely. Real feel. Real time. Real music. 🎯 Get the Lutefish Stream and rehearse online in real time. 👉 lutefish.com http://lutefish.com/ Instagram - @lute.fish Facebook - @Lutefish.find.your.flow   / lutefish.find.your.flow   YouTube - @Lutefish    / @lutefish