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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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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.

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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".

Topics Discussed

1. Jamming and writing with Rami Jaffee
2. Sonic and lyrical intention behind the album
3. Rami's bass playing
4. The production process
5. Balancing technology with authenticity in modern music

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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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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.

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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, how they go about choosing setlists and incorporating new Foo Fighters music into their act.

Topics Discussed

1. Their first performance of 'Your Favorite Toy'
2. Jay's famous Concorde 2 moment with the Foo Fighters
3. Ollie on receiving 'sore throat tips' from Dave Grohl
4. Abbey Road and the Cavern Club
5. The challenge of choosing setlists

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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 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!

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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.

Check out the latest Foos Files Substack article highlighting the key points from the band's round of media interviews over the past week.

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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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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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‘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.

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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 - 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

1. Sami’s past music industry experience
2. His first encounter with Dave Grohl
3. Being hired and let go from the Sound City project
4. His eventual role as photographer
5. The changing energy of the sessions
6. Joining Sound City Players at the Sundance Festival

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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.

We’re joined by Debbie Sheppard, Geo Hewitt, Kim Hearn and Gemma Ridley.

Topics Discussed

1. New album and future Australian confirmed
2. Foo fever in Launceston - cultural and economic impact
3. Catching Dave Grohl's wristband
4. Brant Webb and the 'Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners'
5. Jason Falkner's contribution to the band

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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 Fighters took to the stage.

We’re joined by Foo fans Raphaella Dreyer, Cheryl Fineman, Cheryl Gant, Keith Anthony Sikora and Teri Ramirez.

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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 performance with Cristian Macouzet, who was present to see the band play in his home city.

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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 September 2022 to honour the late Foo Fighters drummer.

Topics Discussed

1. Omar’s first meeting with the band
2. ‘Medicine At Midnight’ sessions
3. Jamming with the Foos in Connecticut
4. Personal memories of Taylor Hawkins
5. Tribute concert rehearsals/performances
6. His ‘Sonic Boom Squad’ project

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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 also mull over the band’s plans for 2026. 

Topics Discussed

• Nirvana reunion for Fire Aid/SNL concerts
• Dave Grohl’s Coachella appearance with LA Philharmonic
• Josh Freese’s departure/Ilan Rubin’s arrival
• 30th anniversary and new song releases
• The band’s live return
• Foo Fighters in 2026

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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 Los Angeles, Mike Boyd from Colorado sent us his memories of the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at the same venue.

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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.

Topics Discussed

• The Mexico atmosphere
• 'Asking For A Friend' live debut
• Ilan Rubin's performance
• Foo community meet-ups and experiences
• Queens of the Stone Age and other artists

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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 music-filled memory lane.

Topics Discussed

• What we learned from ‘Back and Forth’
• Dave’s approach to ‘Sound City’
• His “ode to the road” in 'What Drives Us'
• 'Sonic Highways’ highlights

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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'.

Topics Discussed

• Audrey's career and recording history
• Previous work with Gil Norton
• Her initial ideas for the songs
• Working on string arrangements with Norton and Dave Grohl
• Dave Grohl's unique approach to writing and recording

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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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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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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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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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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 have some thoughts from the Foo community on the new live EP, 'Foo Fighters Are Playing Where??? Vol. I'.

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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.

Topics Discussed

• Why we don’t talk about Goat Island
• Starting the Aussie Foo Crew
• The Aussie Foo Crew flags
• Debbie’s 'Foo' number plate
• Her music-inspired tattoos

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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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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 in his home town.

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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.

Topics Discussed

• Entrepreneurial lessons from Dave Grohl
• Reflecting on friendship following Taylor Hawkins' passing
• Matt's Foo Fighters fan journey and live experience
• Matt and Dave's mutual love of Bob Mould

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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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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 and the subsequent emergence of the Foo Fighters.

In this episode, Bob, who hosts the podcast ‘2500 Del Monte Street: The Oral History of Tower Records’, shares some of his memories from that era.

Topics Discussed

• Tower Records’ culture and impact
• Working with Dave Grohl at the Washington DC store
• The Seattle scene and peak Nirvana years
• Nirvana’s tragic end and Foo Fighters’ emergence
• The Foo Fighters ‘graffiti’ incident

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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 about his extensive research into ‘The Can’, an old gas can amplifier that was used by Dave Grohl and Barrett Jones to record much of the debut Foo Fighters’ album. 

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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 Rami which focuses on ambient healing sounds.

Topics Discussed

• Collaborating with Rami Jaffee
• Becoming a Foo Fighters touring member
• The 2008 Wembley Stadium shows
• 'Wasting Light' and 'Concrete and Gold' sessions
• Sound City Players

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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 GB and Steven Skerrit, a longtime Foos and Nine Inch Nails fan, to discuss what Rubin will bring to the band's line-up.

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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.

Topics Discussed

• How Alan converted Donna to be a Foos fan
• The couple's plans to attend Rock Am Ring
• The booking error that threw their trip into chaos
• Alan's performance with the Foo Fifers tribute band

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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 to share her own story on the Foos Files podcast.

Topics Discussed

• Being propelled into the online Foo world
• Setting up Roswell Publishing
• Why she was inspired by the fans' stories
• Compiling the 'Send In the Congregation' books
• How the band were made aware of the books

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Gerald Casale is the founder of legendary new wave band DEVO and an accomplished music video director.

His director credits include Foo Fighters' first music video 'I'll Stick Around'.

Gerald talks to Foos Files about the making of the video for the 1995 single.

We also hear about his long-standing working relationship with ex-Foos member Josh Freese, who has been DEVO's regular touring drummer for more than two decades.

Topics Discussed

• His dual career as a musician and director
• The making of 'I'll Stick Around'
• The meaning of the 'viral ball'
• Performing with Josh Freese
• Inviting Dave Grohl to join DEVO

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Foo Fighters marked their 30th anniversary with the surprise release of new track 'Today's Song'.

In this episode, we delve into the song and accompanying message from Dave Grohl - as well as canvassing opinions from members of the Foo community.

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Foo Fighters released their self-titled debut album on 4 July, 1995.

To mark the 30th anniversary, fans and musicians share their reflections on the album - including their favourite tracks.

Hear from the albums producer Barrett Jones, musician Jeremy 'Jeej' Jacobs, and filmmaker and podcaster Adam Blaylock.

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Carter Brady is an emerging singer-songwriter from New York, who has put his own twist on the Foo Fighters classic 'Everlong'.

Ahead of the release of his 'Everlong' cover, Carter joins us to discuss his music, collaborating with former Nirvana touring member Lori Goldston and learning drums with ex-Foo Fighters stickman William Goldsmith.

Topics Discussed

• Carter's 'Everlong' cover
• Collaborating with Lori Goldston
• Influence of 90s rock
• His writing, recording and live shows
• Learning from William Goldsmith

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Our latest Storyteller is Foo Fighters fan and concert blogger Maca Chocan from Argentina.

While gearing up for a whirlwind summer of Foos and Taylor Swift tours, Maca made a stop at Chris Shiflett's solo show at the Electric Ballroom in London - bringing a Swiftie-inspired gift with her.

Find out how she translated a Swiftie tradition into a heartfelt moment with Shifty - and why it cemented the Foo Fighters' guitarist's reputation as one of the nicest guys in rock.

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Ian Danter is a broadcaster and musician who presents on UK radio stations talkSPORT and Planet Rock.

The Birmingham-born host joins us to discuss his love of the Foo Fighters - and a number of musical influences he shares with Dave Grohl and the band.

We also hear about Ian's solo music and his talent as an impressionist.

Topics Discussed

• Ian's broadcasting and music careers
• The influence of Kiss
• Foo Fighters connection and early impressions
• Foos' eclectic influences and styles
• His music impersonations

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On 3 June, 1995, Foo Fighters made their UK live debut at King's College London Students Union.

There was huge intrigue around the show - with the British music press gathering en masse to witness the next chapter in the career of Dave Grohl following the tragic and untimely demise of Nirvana.

This is the story of a significant milestone in the Foo Fighters' career from the viewpoint of those who were there.

We hear from respected music journalist Howard Johnson, fan Colin Cassell, and Paul Yeadon, singer and guitarist for support act Bivouac.

Topics Discussed

• Media intrigue ahead of the show
• Why King's College London?
• The support act's viewpoint
• Foo Fighters' performance
• The lasting impact of the show

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In 2011, Foo Fighters embarked on the Garage Tour in support of their album Wasting Light.

The band played concerts in the garages of eight lucky fans across North America, who had entered a competition.

One of the winners was Canadian superfan Nick Perry, who welcomed the Foo Fighters to his farm in Milton, Ontario - around 40km from Toronto.

Nick talks to Foos Files about the surreal experience - from thinking it was a prank by his friends to performing several songs with the band.

Topics Discussed

• Nick's winning entry
• Reaction to finding out he'd won
• How Dave Grohl recognised him from past encounters
• Getting to front his favourite band

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It's been a whirlwind week in the world of Foo Fighters.

The first live dates of 2025 were confirmed - but Josh Freese revealed he will no longer be the band's drummer.

We show our appreciation to Josh for his contribution to the band, with some messages from the Foo community.

Meanwhile, globetrotting Foos fan Kim Hearn shares her thoughts on the band's newly-announced headline show at the Singapore F1 Grand Prix.

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Foo Fighters' line-up has featured three modern drumming greats.

In this episode, we jump behind the kit with Boll3t - drummer in California-based tribute band Fooz Fighters - to dissect the unique playing styles of Dave Grohl, Taylor Hawkins and Josh Freese.

Boll3t gives his take on how each drummer's approach, energy and technique has helped shape the sound of the Foo Fighters.

We also hear about the Brazilian-born musician's career as a producer and songwriter, his forthcoming solo album - and how Fooz Fighters have been in high demand across the United States since their successful appearance on the TV show 'Clash of the Cover Bands'.

Topics Discussed

• Success in Brazil with Hecatombe and FX2
• Boll3t's upcoming solo album
• 'Clash of the Cover Bands'
• Dave, Taylor and Josh's playing styles
• His favourite Foo Fighters songs to play

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A five-year-old boy from Northern Ireland was given a first concert experience like no other when the Foo Fighters came to Belfast in 2019.

Daniel Blackburn explains how he and wife Nikki made a last-minute decision to take their son Taylor to see their favourite band.

Little did they know he would end up taking centre stage after catching the attention of Dave Grohl.

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Topics Discussed

• The late decision to take Taylor to the concert
• Being invited on stage by Dave Grohl
• Daniel and Taylor's reflections of the experience

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Kirri Liepins is the head writer and Instagram curator for the independent fan website Foo Fighters Live.

As well as writing articles for the website, Kirri - based in Newcastle, Australia - posts daily Foo Fighters content which she describes as "love letters to the Foo community".

Foo Fighters Live features a vast archive of live recordings, setlists and recording information.

Learn more about the Foo Fighters Live team, Kirri’s past work as a music journalist and what ignited her love for the Foo Fighters.

Topics Discussed

• The work of Foo Fighters Live
• Kirri's career as a music journalist
• Past Foos shows in Australia
• Her 'Fooseum' merch collection

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Dave Grohl was back playing Foo Fighters music at the weekend, making a guest appearance during Los Angeles Philharmonic's set at Coachella.

Foo Fighters fan Lisa Shroyer was there to witness Dave perform 'The Sky Is A Neighbourhood' and 'Everlong'.

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First up in our 'Storytellers' short story series is Cheryl Fineman, who defied medical odds to make it to the Foo Fighters' show at Boston Calling in 2023.

Cheryl was determined not to miss her favourite band despite a significant accident in the build-up to the concert.

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Topics Discussed

• The accident that threatened to scupper Cheryl's plans
• Her determination to recover in time for Boston Calling
• Getting to share her story with Dave Grohl

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Foo Fighters are a cultural phenomenon.

From cameos in movies and TV shows, to humorous sketches and subtle (or not-so-subtle) fictional references, the band are omnipresent in popular culture.

Foos Files presents a top 10 countdown of Foo Fighters appearances in TV, movies and popular culture - as voted for by the online Foo community.

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Barrett Jones first encountered Dave Grohl as the 14-year-old guitarist in Washington DC band Freak Baby.

It was the beginning of an enduring personal and creative relationship which led to Jones joining Grohl in Seattle at the height of Nirvana's success, before working with him to bring the debut Foo Fighters album to life.

Jones talks to Foos Files about his early recollections of Grohl, the making of 'Foo Fighters' and why he has remained the frontman's "biggest cheerleader".

Topics Discussed

• First impressions of Dave Grohl
• The Nirvana/Seattle years
• The making of the 'Foo Fighters' album
• Contributing to 'Sonic Highways'
• Performing 'Play' live

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Foo Fighters are one of the biggest bands on the planet.

The band, formed in 1994 by former Nirvana drummer and certified rock legend Dave Grohl, share an extraordinary connection with their global fanbase.

But what sets them apart from so many of their peers?

In episode one, we explore why the Foo Fighters are more than just a band to millions around the world.

Topics Discussed

• Introduction to Foos Files
• Why the Foos are more than just a band
• The world of Foo Fandom
• Catching the live show bug
• Inspiration in music, life and business

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Welcome to Foos Files, the ultimate podcast for fans of the Foo Fighters.

Throughout this series we’ll be celebrating the enduring popularity, influence and legacy of  one of the world’s biggest rock bands through the eyes of fans, musicians and other key contributors. 

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