#656 - Lead Singer of Train Pat Monahan on Dreaming “Drops of Jupiter,” Nearly Quitting the Band & Why Weird Songs Become Hits
Bobbycast
Tuesday, August 11, 2026 - 55 minutes
Pat Monahan of Train sits down with Bobby to trace the band's journey from being rejected by record executives to creating some of the biggest songs of the last 25 years. He shares how “Drops of Jupiter” came to him in a dream, why it was the final song added to the album and the moment the finished version brought him to tears. Pat also opens up about the period when he wanted to leave Train, the accidental story behind the band’s name and why the strangest songs often become the biggest hits. Plus, he talks about ticket prices, getting mistaken for Jason Bateman, apologizing before playing new music and the one career he absolutely does not want for his kids.
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