Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

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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 collaborator of Foos keyboard player Rami Jaffee.

In this episode, we hear from Jessy about her live and recording history with the Foo Fighters and her latest work with Rami which focuses on ambient healing sounds.

Topics Discussed

• Collaborating with Rami Jaffee
• Becoming a Foo Fighters touring member
• The 2008 Wembley Stadium shows
• 'Wasting Light' and 'Concrete and Gold' sessions
• Sound City Players

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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 Paramore, Angels and Airwaves and Beck.

We're joined by Jim Freeman of Foo Fighters GB and Steven Skerrit, a longtime Foos and Nine Inch Nails fan, to discuss what Rubin will bring to the band's line-up.

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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 plans.

Find out how they made it to the show by the skin of their teeth.

Topics Discussed

• How Alan converted Donna to be a Foos fan
• The couple's plans to attend Rock Am Ring
• The booking error that threw their trip into chaos
• Alan's performance with the Foo Fifers tribute band

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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 the impact the Foo Fighters have had on the lives of people across the world.

Now Rachael joins us to share her own story on the Foos Files podcast.

Topics Discussed

• Being propelled into the online Foo world
• Setting up Roswell Publishing
• Why she was inspired by the fans' stories
• Compiling the 'Send In the Congregation' books
• How the band were made aware of the books

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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-Foos member Josh Freese, who has been DEVO's regular touring drummer for more than two decades.

Topics Discussed

• His dual career as a musician and director
• The making of 'I'll Stick Around'
• The meaning of the 'viral ball'
• Performing with Josh Freese
• Inviting Dave Grohl to join DEVO

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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.

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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.

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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 William Goldsmith.

Topics Discussed

• Carter's 'Everlong' cover
• Collaborating with Lori Goldston
• Influence of 90s rock
• His writing, recording and live shows
• Learning from William Goldsmith

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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 tradition into a heartfelt moment with Shifty - and why it cemented the Foo Fighters' guitarist's reputation as one of the nicest guys in rock.

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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.

Topics Discussed

• Ian's broadcasting and music careers
• The influence of Kiss
• Foo Fighters connection and early impressions
• Foos' eclectic influences and styles
• His music impersonations

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