Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

046 | BONUS EPISODE: Initial reaction to 'Your Favorite Toy', plus Dave Grohl's Apple Music interview

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content.--SummaryA quickfire bonus episode with initial reaction to the new Foo Fighters single 'Your Favorite Toy', plus Dave Grohl's interview with Apple Music in which he discussed the new album and the departure of former drummer Josh Freese.It follows the band's announcement of their 12th studio album 'Your Favorite Toy' on Thursday, accompanied by the release of the new track of the same name.More from Foos FilesFollow us on Instagram and Threads.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

045 | Storytellers #9: How the Foo Family rallied round for our wedding (w/ Daniel Blackburn)

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content.--SummaryWhen Foo Fighters fan Daniel Blackburn’s wife-to-be Nikki was diagnosed with cancer, the couple made the difficult decision to scale back their wedding plans.That was until the Foo Family intervened…Our latest Storytellers episode highlights the community spirit that exists within the Foo Fighters fandom - as Daniel recalls how fellow fans of the band rallied round to ensure he and Nikki had a wedding and honeymoon to remember. Could you be our next Storyteller? Email us on foosfilespod@gmail.com More from Foos FilesFollow us on Instagram and Threads.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

044 | Storytellers #8: One last performance of ‘Aurora’ (w/ Cristian Macouzet)

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content.--Summary‘Aurora’, from Foo Fighters’ third album ‘There Is Nothing Left To Lose’, has grown into one of the band’s most emotionally resonant songs.It was the favourite track of the late Taylor Hawkins, who would have celebrated his 54th birthday next week.The song also holds deep personal meaning for our latest Storyteller, Mexican fan Cristian Macouzet – so much so that he played a small but decisive role in getting it added to the setlist for Foo Fighters’ 2022 show in Mexico City.Tragically, it would be the last time Taylor performed ‘Aurora’ live.In this episode, Cristian recounts the extraordinary chain of events that led to ‘Aurora’ being played that night at Foro Sol.More from Foos FilesFollow us on Instagram and Threads.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

043 | Sami Ansari on his unseen 'Sound City' photos

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content.--SummaryCinematographer Sami Ansari’s role in the 2013 documentary film ‘Sound City’ was a case of fourth time lucky. Having been hired - and subsequently let go - on three occasions when working with the Foo Fighters, Sami eventually found himself thrust into the less familiar role of photographer on the ‘Sound City’ project. In keeping with the analog spirit of the Dave Grohl-directed film, he captured several rolls of black and white photos which have been unreleased - until now. In this week’s episode, the San Francisco Academy of Art film school graduate recalls his memories of the Sound City sessions, in which Dave Grohl and his Foo Fighters bandmates were joined by an all-star cast of musicians including Sir Paul McCartney, Stevie Nicks and Tom Petty.Topics DiscussedSami’s past music industry experienceHis first encounter with Dave Grohl Being hired and let go from the Sound City projectHis eventual role as photographer The changing energy of the sessionsJoining Sound City Players at the Sundance FestivalView Sami's previously unseen Sound City photos on Instagram at @samisurfsMore from Foos FilesFollow us on Instagram and Threads.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

042 | New album confirmed as Foo fever grips Tasmania!

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter for free bonus content.--SummaryLaunceston, Tasmania was swept by Foo fever at the weekend as the Foo Fighters jetted into Australia for one night only.During the show at the University of Tasmania Stadium, Dave Grohl announced the Foos have completed work on a new album - and would be heading back Down Under later this year.In this week’s episode, we’re joined by members of the Aussie Foo Crew fan group to recap the Launceston show.We’re joined by Debbie Sheppard, Geo Hewitt, Kim Hearn and Gemma Ridley.Topics DiscussedNew album and future Australian confirmedFoo fever in Launceston - cultural and economic impact Catching Dave Grohl's wristbandBrant Webb and the 'Ballad of the Beaconsfield Miners'Jason Falkner's contribution to the bandMore from Foos FilesFollow us on Instagram and Threads.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com