Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

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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.

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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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