Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

Are you attending the 'Take Cover' tour? Share you Foo Fighters show experience with us at foosfilespod@gmail.com -- Summary This week, we dip into the Foos Files podcast mailbag with some listeners' messages. Plus, we trailer the Foo Fighters A-Z - a new segment in which Foos Files explores the entire Foo Fighters song catalogue. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary It's a topic almost every Foo Fighters fan has a view on - which songs should be in the setlist? As the band prepare to kick off the European leg of their 'Take Cover' tour, we're joined by concert blogger and long-time Foos fan Maca Chocan to share some hot takes on the subject. Find out how many new songs would make our list, which deep cuts and rarities deserve an outing and which staples from the band's catalogue we would controversially cut. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters were back on familiar ground at the weekend when they headlined the BottleRock festival in Napa Valley, California. The band's set included a surprise rendition of 'Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam' - originally released in 1987 by Scottish alternative band The Vaselines and later covered by Nirvana. Foo Fighters fan Audrey Bowers was at BottleRock and joins us to share her standout moments. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters fan Adam Flanagan stole the show at the 'Your Favorite Toy' album listening party in London - after Dave Grohl surprised him during karaoke. Adam was performing 'Monkey Wrench' when the Foo Fighters frontman caught him off guard by appearing at the front of the stage. He joins us to relive the magic moment which unfolded during an unforgettable night at Queens London. We also hear about Adam's work as an illustrator and animator - including how he has channelled his love for the Foos into his art. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foos Files turns back the clock 20 years to revisit Foo Fighters' 2006 acoustic tour. The band performed a series of dates with an expanded line-up which included returning guitarist Pat Smear, keyboard player Rami Jaffee (who would later become a full-time member), violinist and vocalist Petra Haden, and percussionist Drew Hester. The tour was particularly special for Ryan Beveridge from Australia and Mexican fan Cristian Macouzet, who both went to great lengths to secure tickets. Ryan and Cristian join us this week to share their memories, having attended the shows in Sydney and Chicago respectively. Check out Ryan's podcast '1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die'. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters' 2026 'Take Cover' tour is officially underway! In this episode of Foos Files, we recap the first scheduled date of the tour at the Total Mortgage Arena in Bridgeport, Connecticut - as well as two surprise shows which followed later in the week. The band added two short-notice pop-up shows at the Irving Plaza in New York and the Starland Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey. Long-time fans Amy Fleischer, Kim Brazicki and Rob Wohlsetter join us to share their experiences of the shows. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary In this week's episode, we deliver the verdict on Foo Fighters' new album 'Your Favorite Toy' - with fan views and a snapshot of the critical reception. Longtime fans Jonathan Waugh, David Bratcher and Colin Cassell provide their initial thoughts and album highlights. Colin, from London, and Chicago-based Shawna O'Hara also share their experiences of the album listening parties in their respective cities. And we also discuss the key talking points from the first show of the 'Take Cover' tour which took place in Bridgeport, Connecticut. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary As Foo Fighters prepare to release their 12th studio album 'Your Favorite Toy' this week, we delve into the Foos Files archives to answer one big question - what’s it really like to work on a Foo Fighters album? Across previous episodes, collaborators who helped shape the band’s records have shared first-hand stories about stepping into the studio with Dave Grohl and the Foos. In this special compilation episode, you’ll hear from: Barrett Jones on the self-titled debut Jessy Greene on 'Wasting Light' Audrey Riley on 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace' Omar Hakim on 'Medicine At Midnight' More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters have officially released 'Of All People' following its live debut at the recent UK and Ireland shows. In this week's episode, we review the new track - the fourth release from forthcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy'. Plus, with the 'Take Cover' world tour kicking off in Bridgeport, Connecticut in just under two weeks, we share your hot takes on what should - and shouldn't - be in the setlist. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary TV audiences have now had their first look at Foo Fighters’ intimate performance at St James’ Church in Dingle, Ireland, recorded for the iconic Irish music series 'Other Voices'. Filmed back in February in front of just 80 people, the set aired on RTÉ as part of the programme’s 25th anniversary celebrations. One of the lucky few in the room was longtime fan and local music venue owner Aiden O’Connor, who joins us to relive the experience. The band's hour-long set featured Foos classics, new tracks and one particularly eye-catching deep cut. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary We welcome Jessy Greene back to the podcast to discuss 'The Future Holds To Love' - her new album featuring Foo Fighters keyboard player Rami Jaffee. Jessy joined the Foo Fighters as a touring musician from 2007-08 after being introduced to the band by Rami. The pair are long-time friends and collaborators - often jamming and writing together on tour - creating unique sounds with Jessy's violin and Rami's unique keyboard "sound bath". Topics Discussed Jamming and writing with Rami Jaffee Sonic and lyrical intention behind the album Rami's bass playing The production process Balancing technology with authenticity in modern music Listen to 'The Future Holds To Love' on Apple Music and Spotify. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters released new single 'Caught In The Echo' - the opening track from their forthcoming album 'Your Favorite Toy'. In this episode, we delve into the new track - the third single from their 12th studio album - as well as canvassing opinions from members of the Foo community. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary This special episode of Foos Files is part of Podcasthon - a global initiative where podcasters spotlight a charity or cause that matters to them. In this episode, we highlight Music Support, the UK charity helping music industry workers facing mental health, addiction and substance use challenges. Music Support was selected by the Hawkins family as an official charity for the Taylor Hawkins Tribute Concerts in 2022. CEO Joe Hastings joins us to discuss the charity’s work, its growth and evolution over the past decade, and the lasting impact of the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows. Find out more about Music Support. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary UK Foo Fighters have become one of the best-known Foo Fighters tribute acts after being thrust into the spotlight by Dave Grohl during a famous show at Brighton's Concorde 2 in 2014. Frontman Jay Apperley - who was called on stage to sing with the Foo Fighters - and drummer Ollie Button join us to talk about their roles in the band. As well as Jay's magic moment at the Concorde 2, they discuss recording at Abbey Road Studios, how they go about choosing setlists and incorporating new Foo Fighters music into their act. Topics Discussed Their first performance of 'Your Favorite Toy' Jay's famous Concorde 2 moment with the Foo Fighters Ollie on receiving 'sore throat tips' from Dave Grohl Abbey Road and the Cavern Club The challenge of choosing setlists More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters wrapped up their run of UK and Ireland pop-up shows with intimate gigs in London and Manchester. In this week’s episode, we look back at the band’s appearances at Shepherd’s Bush Empire and Manchester’s O2 Ritz. Long-time fan Colin Cassell was inside Shepherd’s Bush Empire and tells us why the night delivered “one of the best atmospheres in years”. Meanwhile, Sophie Hulse was among the 1,500 fans who waited patiently in Manchester as the band didn’t take to the stage until 11.15pm - but she tells us it was well worth the wait! More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Foo Fighters hit the stage for a surprise gig at The Academy in Dublin on Monday - 24 hours after announcing a run of three pop-up shows in the UK and Ireland. One of the lucky fans in attendance, Derrick Dowd, joins us to give his verdict on the intimate performance in the Irish capital. Plus, we have some fan comments on 'Your Favorite Toy', a week on from its release. Check out the latest Foos Files Substack article highlighting the key points from the band's round of media interviews over the past week. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary A quickfire bonus episode with initial reaction to the new Foo Fighters single 'Your Favorite Toy', plus Dave Grohl's interview with Apple Music in which he discussed the new album and the departure of former drummer Josh Freese. It follows the band's announcement of their 12th studio album 'Your Favorite Toy' on Thursday, accompanied by the release of the new track of the same name. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary When Foo Fighters fan Daniel Blackburn’s wife-to-be Nikki was diagnosed with cancer, the couple made the difficult decision to scale back their wedding plans. That was until the Foo Family intervened… Our latest Storytellers episode highlights the community spirit that exists within the Foo Fighters fandom - as Daniel recalls how fellow fans of the band rallied round to ensure he and Nikki had a wedding and honeymoon to remember. Could you be our next Storyteller? Email us on foosfilespod@gmail.com More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary ‘Aurora’, from Foo Fighters’ third album ‘There Is Nothing Left To Lose’, has grown into one of the band’s most emotionally resonant songs. It was the favourite track of the late Taylor Hawkins, who would have celebrated his 54th birthday next week. The song also holds deep personal meaning for our latest Storyteller, Mexican fan Cristian Macouzet – so much so that he played a small but decisive role in getting it added to the setlist for Foo Fighters’ 2022 show in Mexico City. Tragically, it would be the last time Taylor performed ‘Aurora’ live. In this episode, Cristian recounts the extraordinary chain of events that led to ‘Aurora’ being played that night at Foro Sol. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary Cinematographer Sami Ansari’s role in the 2013 documentary film ‘Sound City’ was a case of fourth time lucky. Having been hired - and subsequently let go - on three occasions when working with the Foo Fighters, Sami eventually found himself thrust into the less familiar role of photographer on the ‘Sound City’ project. In keeping with the analog spirit of the Dave Grohl-directed film, he captured several rolls of black and white photos which have been unreleased - until now. In this week’s episode, the San Francisco Academy of Art film school graduate recalls his memories of the Sound City sessions, in which Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters bandmates were joined by an all-star cast of musicians including Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty. Topics Discussed Sami’s past music industry experience His first encounter with Dave Grohl Being hired and let go from the Sound City project His eventual role as photographer The changing energy of the sessions Joining Sound City Players at the Sundance Festival View Sami's previously unseen Sound City photos on Instagram at @samisurfs More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com