Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast
Foos Files is the ultimate podcast show for Foo Fighters fans. The band, founded and fronted by Dave Grohl, have crafted their own special place in rock music history, while capturing the hearts of devoted fans across the world. This podcast is a celebration of the band’s enduring popularity, influence and legacy through the eyes of fans, musicians and key personalities from their 30-year career. Listen to Foos Files to hear: · Exclusive interviews with key Foo Fighters collaborators - including Barrett Jones, Jessy Greene, Gerald Casale and Omar Hakim · Devoted fans share unforgettable Foos concert stories and personal encounters with t...
057 | Take Cover tour begins! Bridgeport, New York and Sayreville shows recap
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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...
056 | ‘Your Favorite Toy’ album verdict, plus round-up of listening parties and Bridgeport show
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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...
055 | What's it like to work on a Foo Fighters album?
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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:
Barret...054 | 'Of All People' review, plus your tour setlist hot takes
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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.
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053 | It's gonna get loud! Foo Fighters 'Other Voices' show recap
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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 exper...
052 | Jessy Greene returns to discuss new album 'The Future Holds To Love' featuring Rami Jaffee
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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".
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051 | Foo Review: Caught In The Echo
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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.
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050 | Music Support CEO Joe Hastings on the lasting impact of the Taylor Hawkins tribute shows
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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...
049 | Jay and Ollie from UK Foo Fighters on 'pushing the limits' of a tribute band
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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...
048 | Best atmosphere in years! London and Manchester pop-up show recap
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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 patient...
047 | Foo Fighters live in Dublin recap, plus 'Your Favorite Toy' fan comments
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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.
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046 | BONUS EPISODE: Initial reaction to 'Your Favorite Toy', plus Dave Grohl's Apple Music interview
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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.
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045 | Storytellers #9: How the Foo Family rallied round for our wedding (w/ Daniel Blackburn)
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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.
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044 | Storytellers #8: One last performance of ‘Aurora’ (w/ Cristian Macouzet)
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‘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 Fighte...
043 | Sami Ansari on his unseen 'Sound City' photos
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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...
042 | New album confirmed as Foo fever grips Tasmania!
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Launceston, Tasmania was swept by Foo fever at the weekend as the Foo Fighters jetted into Australia for one night only.
During the show at the University of Tasmania Stadium, Dave Grohl announced the Foos have completed work on a new album - and would be heading back Down Under later this year.
In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the Aussie Foo Crew fan group to recap the Launceston show.
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041 | Happy birthday, Dave! Foo Fighters at Kia Forum recap
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This week’s episode is a group call-in with Foo Fighters fans who attended the show at the Kia Forum, Los Angeles, to celebrate Dave Grohl’s 57th birthday.
Members of the Foo community join us to recap a night full of energy and emotion in aid of charities Hope The Mission and LA Mission.
As well as the band’s performance, they discuss the overall show experience - which began outside the venue 48 hours before Foo Fi...
040 | Round-up: Jason Falkner joins Foo Fighters for first show of 2026
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Foo Fighters took to the stage with a new guitar player for their first live show of 2026 at Feria Estatal de León in Mexico on Saturday.
The band were joined by stand-in guitarist Jason Falkner, who has been drafted in after Pat Smear suffered a broken foot.
In this week's episode, we profile Jason - a respected musician, producer and songwriter - who has worked with the likes of Beck, St Vincent and Paul McCartney.
And we recap the León...
039 | Omar Hakim on Foo Fighters collaborations and memories of Taylor Hawkins
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We’re joined by music royalty for the first episode of 2026 as Omar Hakim discusses his long-standing friendship with the Foo Fighters - including his role as percussionist on the 2021 album ‘Medicine At Midnight’.
The legendary drummer - who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Sting, Dire Straits and Kate Bush - also shares his personal memories of Taylor Hawkins.
And we hear about Omar’s involvement in the Wembley and Los Angeles tribute concerts, staged in Septembe...
038 | Foo Review of the Year 2025 (w/ Foo Fighters Live writer Kirri Liepins)
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In the final episode of 2025, Foo Fighters Live’s head writer and Instagram curator Kirri Liepins joins us for a Foo Fighters review of the year.
What started out as a quiet 30th anniversary year for the band turned into an eventful one - with a new drummer, two song releases, cryptic social media messages and a live comeback that included performances in five different countries.
As well as discussing all the key Foos talking points from the past 12 months, we...
037 | Foos News: Take cover, Tasmania!
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Foo Fighters are heading to Australia...for one night only!
We round up this week's Foos news, including the announcement of a one-off date in Tasmania - and a rare Dave Grohl interview with radio station Triple M.
Debbie Sheppard from the Aussie Foo Crew shares the humorous tale of how she made it to Sydney to watch Dave perform with Chevy Metal in 2017.
And with the band also confirming a benefit gig at the Kia Forum in...
036 | Vamos! Foo Fighters in Mexico recap
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This week’s episode is another group call-in with Foo Fighters fans who attended the band’s recent shows in Mexico.
Members of the Foo community join us to recap the performances at the Estadio Banorte in Monterrey and the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City.
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The Mexico atmosphere'Asking For A Friend' live debutIlan Rubin's performance Foo community meet-ups and experiencesQueens of the Stone Age and other artists--
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035 | Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters documentaries unpacked (w/ Adam Blaylock)
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Filmmaker and podcaster Adam Baylock joins us to unpack the creative universe of Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters’ documentary work.
As well as taking a deep-dive into the 2011 film ‘Back and Forth’, which documents the first 16 years of the band, we explore Dave’s foray into directing with ‘Sound City’, ‘What Drives Us’ and ‘Sonic Highways’.
Adam is the host and producer of ‘Heart Songs: The Podcast’.
Inspired by the Weezer song of the same name, the show takes guests down a m...
034 | Audrey Riley on arranging strings for Foo Fighters' 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace' album
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Audrey Riley is a cellist, string arranger and conductor who has worked with mainstream artists such as Coldplay, The Smiths, New Order, Feeder, Moloko, Muse and the Smashing Pumpkins.
In 2007, she was enlisted by producer Gil Norton to provide string arrangements for the Foo Fighters' sixth studio album 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace'.
Audrey joins us to discuss those sessions - including how she worked with Norton and Dave Grohl to add strings to tracks such as lead-off single 'The Pretender'.<...
033 | Foo Fighters Amazon Music Live recap (w/ Cheryl Fineman)
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Foo Fighters continued their comeback by performing inside a circle of fans and cameras for Amazon Music Live.
The concert was part of Amazon's post-Thursday Night Football concert series, livestreamed from a studio in Glendale, California.
Among the lucky fans in attendance was Cheryl Fineman from Miami, Florida, who joins us to discuss the performance.
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032 | Foo Review: Asking For A Friend
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Foo Fighters announced their return with new single ‘Asking For A Friend, along with some North American tour dates for 2026.
In this episode, we delve into the new track - the first to feature Ilan Rubin on drums - as well as canvassing opinions from members of the Foo community.
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031 | Round-up: 'Asking For A Friend' revealed, tour teasers and Japan recap
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A new single, tour teasers and a live stream announcement - it's all going on in the world of Foo Fighters!
As the band prepare to release new track 'Asking For A Friend', we round up the past week's developments.
Plus, Mike Miller joins us to discuss his trip to Japan for the Foo Fighters' three-date mini-tour earlier this month.
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030 | Storytellers #7: The One - Owning a piece of Foo Fighters history (w/ Dave Hardwick)
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Dave Hardwick is the proud owner of a small piece of Foo Fighters history.
In our latest Storytellers episode, Dave explains how he came into possession of the only 12” vinyl copy of the band’s 2002 single ‘The One’.
Having seen the Foo Fighters live 40 times, UK-based fan Dave also recounts some standout moments - including the time he snuck into a soundcheck.
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029 | Round-up: Jakarta and Singapore shows, plus 'Foo Fighters Are Playing Where???' live EP
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It's been a busy week in the world of Foo Fighters - with the first two dates of the band's Asia tour, as well as the release of a new live EP.
Our globetrotting Foo friend Kim Hearn dials in from Southeast Asia to recap the shows in Jakarta and Singapore.
We also chat to Foo Fighters Indonesia co-founders Devin Dipta and Iman Ramadhan about the band's first concert in their home country for nearly 30 years.
Plus, we...
028 | Storytellers #6: Don’t talk about Goat Island! (w/ Debbie Sheppard)
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Our latest Storyteller is Debbie Sheppard, a British expat who started the Aussie Foo Crew fan group after moving to Sydney, Australia.
Debbie talks about the ethos of the group - and how two versions of their trademark flag have ended up in the possession of the Foo Fighters.
We also hear about how her personalised number plate turns heads during her daily commute to work.
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Why we don’t talk about Goat IslandStarting the Auss...027 | Foo fans assemble! Pop-up shows recap and Asia tour preview
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Foo Fighters are steaming ahead with pop-up shows across the United States - and will shortly embark on a mini tour of Asia.
This week’s episode is a group call-in. We're joined by members of the Foo community who attended the surprise shows in California and Washington DC.
We also hear from those who are attending the October dates in Indonesia, Singapore and Japan.
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026 | Foo Fighters are back! Fremont Theater and The Observatory pop-up show round-up
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Foo Fighters made a triumphant return with two surprise 'pop-up' shows at small venues in California.
The small venue performances in San Luis Obispo and Santa Ana ushered in a new era for the band, with Ilan Rubin debuting on the drums.
In this episode, we round up the key talking points from the shows.
We also hear from Foo Fighters fan and San Luis Obispo resident David Bratcher who managed to bag tickets for the 900-capacity show...
025 | What Dave Grohl has taught me about entrepreneurship (w/ Matt Dietz)
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Foo Fighters have provided inspiration for people across the world - both in music and in life.
For entrepreneur and podcaster Matt Dietz, Dave Grohl has also been a major source of inspiration in building his business.
Matt, from Idaho, joins us to discuss what the Foos frontman's career has taught him about entrepreneurship.
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Entrepreneurial lessons from Dave GrohlReflecting on friendship following Taylor Hawkins' passingMatt's Foo Fighters fan journey and live experienceMatt and Dave's mutual...024 | Review: Chevy Metal plus guests at The Canyon, Agoura Hills
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Dave Grohl was among a host of special guests to join late Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins’ former band Chevy Metal for a benefit show in Agoura Hills, California.
He appeared on stage alongside Fear’s Lee Ving for a performance of the Fear song ‘Beef Bologna’.
Foo Fighters fan Jill Pandora was among those who were there.
Jill joins us to share her experience of a night packed full of rock classics.
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023 | Dave Grohl and Tower Records: A history (w/ Bob Zimmerman)
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Before his ascent to rock stardom, Dave Grohl was a store clerk at the iconic Tower Records.
It was during a stint in the Washington DC store that he and Tower Records stalwart Bob Zimmerman crossed paths for the first time.
The pair became reacquainted when Bob relocated to run Tower’s Seattle store in the early 1990s.
With Tower Records an integral part of America’s music culture, Bob had a ringside seat during Nirvana’s peak years...
022 | What is the best Foo Fighters guitar riff? (w/ Jeremy 'Jeej' Jacobs)
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In this episode, we’re taking a deep-dive into the Foo Fighters catalogue from a guitarists’ perspective by exploring which riffs reign supreme.
Musician and content creator Jeremy ‘Jeej’ Jacobs - who has created a series of YouTube videos about the Foo Fighters’ guitar work - brings his axe and expertise to the table.
We talk through some of the band’s finest riffs, with Jeej providing live demonstrations on his version of the signature DG335 guitar.
He also tells us...
021 | Jessy Greene on touring with Foo Fighters, plus the 'Wasting Light' and 'Concrete and Gold' sessions
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Jessy Greene swapped waitressing for Wembley Stadium after career-changing phone call from the Foo Fighters.
The multi-instrumentalist joined the band as a touring musician from 2007-08, before contributing violin, cello and backing vocals on the ‘Wasting Light’ and ‘Concrete and Gold’ albums.
Jessy is also a long-time friend and musical collaborator of Foos keyboard player Rami Jaffee.
In this episode, we hear from Jessy about her live and recording history with the Foo Fighters and her latest work with Ram...
020 | Foos News: Introducing Ilan Rubin
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The identity of the new Foo Fighters drummer has finally been revealed - with Ilan Rubin set to join the band.
According to The Hollywood Reporter, Rubin is leaving his role with Nine Inch Nails to replace Josh Freese on the Foos' drum stool.
In this episode of Foos Files, we get the lowdown on Rubin, who has also played with the likes of Paramore, Angels and Airwaves and Beck.
We're joined by Jim Freeman of Foo Fighters...
019 | Storytellers #5: Rock Am Ring - The elation and exhaustion (w/ Alan Sim)
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Foo Fighters' show at Germany's Rock Am Ring festival was a classic mixture of elation and exhaustion for Scottish fan Alan Sim and his wife Donna.
The excitement of snapping up tickets to see the band's first European gig since the death of Taylor Hawkins was quickly tempered when they became aware of a snag in their travel plans.
Find out how they made it to the show by the skin of their teeth.
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018 | Author Rachael Gilliver discusses 'Send In The Congregation' books
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Writer Rachael Gilliver knew nothing about the Foo Fighters - until a chance encounter with the online Foo fan community.
The stories Rachael heard from fans of the band inspired her to write two books and set up her own publishing company Roswell Publishing.
The 'Send In The Congregation' books capture dozens of stories about the impact the Foo Fighters have had on the lives of people across the world.
Now Rachael joins us...
