Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

61 episodes

060 | Foo Review: Foo Fighters at BottleRock, Napa Valley
27/05/2026 | 21 mins.
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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.
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059 | Adam Flanagan on his viral karaoke moment in front of Dave Grohl
20/05/2026 | 33 mins.
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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.
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058 | Storytellers #10: Memories of Foo Fighters' 2006 acoustic tour (w/ Ryan Beveridge and Cristian Macouzet)
13/05/2026 | 27 mins.
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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.
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057 | Take Cover tour begins! Bridgeport, New York and Sayreville shows recap
06/05/2026 | 48 mins.
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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 Wohlsetter join us to share their experiences of the shows.
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056 | ‘Your Favorite Toy’ album verdict, plus round-up of listening parties and Bridgeport show
29/04/2026 | 39 mins.
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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 show of the 'Take Cover' tour which took place in Bridgeport, Connecticut.
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About 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 the band · Insights from key contributors including musicians and authors · Foos news and reviews – topical conversations about the latest developments in the world of Foo Fighters Do you have a Foo Fighters story to share? Email us on [email protected]

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