Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

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It's a topic almost every Foo Fighters fan has a view on - which songs should be in the setlist?

As the band prepare to kick off the European leg of their 'Take Cover' tour, we're joined by concert blogger and long-time Foos fan Maca Chocan to share some hot takes on the subject.

Find out how many new songs would make our list, which deep cuts and rarities deserve an outing and which staples from the band's catalogue we would controversially cut.

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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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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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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.

Check out Ryan's podcast '1001 Songs That Make You Want To Die'.

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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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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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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:

1. Barrett Jones on the self-titled debut
2. Jessy Greene on 'Wasting Light'
3. Audrey Riley on 'Echoes, Silence, Patience & Grace'
4. Omar Hakim on 'Medicine At Midnight'

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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

Listen to 'The Future Holds To Love' on Apple Music and Spotify.

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