Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

039 | Omar Hakim on Foo Fighters collaborations and memories of Taylor Hawkins

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads.--SummaryWe’re joined by music royalty for the first episode of 2026 as Omar Hakim discusses his long-standing friendship with the Foo Fighters - including his role as percussionist on the 2021 album ‘Medicine At Midnight’.The legendary drummer - who has worked with the likes of David Bowie, Madonna, Sting, Dire Straits and Kate Bush - also shares his personal memories of Taylor Hawkins.And we hear about Omar’s involvement in the Wembley and Los Angeles tribute concerts, staged in September 2022 to honour the late Foo Fighters drummer.Topics DiscussedOmar’s first meeting with the band ‘Medicine At Midnight’ sessionsJamming with the Foos in ConnecticutPersonal memories of Taylor HawkinsTribute concert rehearsals/performancesHis ‘Sonic Boom Squad’ project--Check out Omar's Sonic Boom Squad releases.Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

038 | Foo Review of the Year 2025 (w/ Foo Fighters Live writer Kirri Liepins)

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads.--SummaryIn the final episode of 2025, Foo Fighters Live’s head writer and Instagram curator Kirri Liepins joins us for a Foo Fighters review of the year. What started out as a quiet 30th anniversary year for the band turned into an eventful one - with a new drummer, two song releases, cryptic social media messages and a live comeback that included performances in five different countries.As well as discussing all the key Foos talking points from the past 12 months, we also mull over the band’s plans for 2026. Topics DiscussedNirvana reunion for Fire Aid/SNL concertsDave Grohl’s Coachella appearance with LA PhilharmonicJosh Freese’s departure/Ilan Rubin’s arrival30th anniversary and new song releases The band’s live return Foo Fighters in 2026Foos Files is taking a short break for the Christmas period and will return in January 2026.--Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

037 | Foos News: Take cover, Tasmania!

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads.--SummaryFoo Fighters are heading to Australia...for one night only! We round up this week's Foos news, including the announcement of a one-off date in Tasmania - and a rare Dave Grohl interview with radio station Triple M.Debbie Sheppard from the Aussie Foo Crew shares the humorous tale of how she made it to Sydney to watch Dave perform with Chevy Metal in 2017.And with the band also confirming a benefit gig at the Kia Forum in Los Angeles, Mike Boyd from Colorado sent us his memories of the Taylor Hawkins tribute show at the same venue. --Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

036 | Vamos! Foo Fighters in Mexico recap

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads.--SummaryThis week’s episode is another group call-in with Foo Fighters fans who attended the band’s recent shows in Mexico. Members of the Foo community join us to recap the performances at the Estadio Banorte in Monterrey and the Corona Capital Festival in Mexico City. Topics DiscussedThe Mexico atmosphere'Asking For A Friend' live debutIlan Rubin's performance Foo community meet-ups and experiencesQueens of the Stone Age and other artists--Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

035 | Dave Grohl and Foo Fighters documentaries unpacked (w/ Adam Blaylock)

Follow Foos Files on Instagram and Threads.--SummaryFilmmaker and podcaster Adam Baylock joins us to unpack the creative universe of Dave Grohl and the Foo Fighters’ documentary work. As well as taking a deep-dive into the 2011 film ‘Back and Forth’, which documents the first 16 years of the band, we explore Dave’s foray into directing with ‘Sound City’, ‘What Drives Us’ and ‘Sonic Highways’.Adam is the host and producer of ‘Heart Songs: The Podcast’. Inspired by the Weezer song of the same name, the show takes guests down a music-filled memory lane.Topics DiscussedWhat we learned from ‘Back and Forth’Dave’s approach to ‘Sound City’His “ode to the road” in 'What Drives Us''Sonic Highways’ highlights--Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com