Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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, the...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . Summary 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 songwrite...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 hi...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 inclu...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 M...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 Ila...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 Highw...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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. -- Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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. -- Share yo...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 t...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 Discusse...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 s...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 coll...

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads . -- Summary 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 Par...

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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 p...

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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...

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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...