Church of the Train Wreck

About Church of the Train Wreck

Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee Chip Taylor (Wild Thing, Angel of the Morning) muses on the joys and trials, good and bad of life and the music that helps make sense of it all.

Publisher

Chip Taylor

Category

music

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

24 Jun 2020

Latest episode

2 May 2025

Latest episodes

12 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   2 May 2025

   From the archives - Church of the Trainwreck, Philosophy

   This episode explores philosophical concepts, offering listeners insights into historical discussions.

2. 

   2 May 2025

   From the archives - Church of the Trainwreck, Introduction

   This episode introduces the "Church of the Train Wreck" podcast, but lacks specific details about its content or purpose.

3. 

   11 Feb 2025

   Season 3, Episode 1 - Falling Down Stairs

   This episode of "Church of the Train Wreck" discusses accidents, but provides no further details.

4. 

   15 Jan 2021

   2 New Songs and a Hit

   Chip Taylor discusses his creative process for songwriting and shares insights into crafting both new and successful songs in this episode.

5. 

   26 Aug 2020

   Series 2, Episode 8 - Buy a Whiskey for a Friend

   Host Chip reveals his father's life regret, offering listeners a poignant reflection on choices and consequences.

6. 

   20 Aug 2020

   Series 2 Episode 7 - Lucky Guy

   Host Chip discusses the influence of luck on people's lives and explores various perspectives on the role of chance.

7. 

   12 Aug 2020

   Series 2, Episode 6 - Dad and the Monkey

   Chip shares a nostalgic childhood memory about visiting the zoo with his dad and brothers, highlighting the simple joys of family experiences.

8. 

   29 Jul 2020

   Series 2, Episode 5 - NY to Norway & Back, Part 2

   Chip and Goran Grini discuss how they collaborated remotely to produce new music during a lockdown, mirroring Taylor Swift's approach to album creation in this interview episode.

9. 

   22 Jul 2020

   Series 2, Episode 4 - NY to Norway & Back Part 1

   Musicians explore the challenges of transatlantic collaboration and remote music creation during lockdown, offering insights into adapting creative processes.

10. 

    15 Jul 2020

    How to Act at a Bar

    This episode recounts a story about navigating social interactions in public spaces before the pandemic.

11. 

    5 Jul 2020

    Series 2, Episode 2 - Old Lady Hobbling in the Rain.

    Chip shares a New York City street scene story and unveils a brand new song for listeners.

12. 

    24 Jun 2020

    Thoughts of Losing a Friend (John Prine story)

    Host Chip discusses the personal impact of losing his friend, John Prine, reflecting on grief and remembrance in this episode.

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

4 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 7 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

2

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

32