Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads . Share your Foo Fighters...

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

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

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

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

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

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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 4...

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

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

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

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

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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'. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and Threads . Share your Foo Fight...

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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. Could you be our next Storyteller? Email us on foosfile...

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

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

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

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content. -- Summary 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.  More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram and...