Foos Files: A Foo Fighters Podcast

059 | Adam Flanagan on his viral karaoke moment in front of Dave Grohl

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter [https://foosfilespod.substack.com/?r=5irlbn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist] for free bonus content. -- Summary 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. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/foosfilespod] and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@foosfilespod]. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

058 | Storytellers #10: Memories of Foo Fighters' 2006 acoustic tour (w/ Ryan Beveridge and Cristian Macouzet)

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter [https://foosfilespod.substack.com/?r=5irlbn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist] for free bonus content. -- Summary 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 [https://linktr.ee/1001songsthatmakeyouwanttodie]'. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/foosfilespod] and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@foosfilespod]. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

057 | Take Cover tour begins! Bridgeport, New York and Sayreville shows recap

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter [https://foosfilespod.substack.com/?r=5irlbn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist] for free bonus content. -- Summary 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. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/foosfilespod] and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@foosfilespod]. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

056 | ‘Your Favorite Toy’ album verdict, plus round-up of listening parties and Bridgeport show

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter [https://foosfilespod.substack.com/?r=5irlbn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist] for free bonus content. -- Summary 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. More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/foosfilespod] and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@foosfilespod]. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com

055 | What's it like to work on a Foo Fighters album?

Sign up to the Foos Files newsletter [https://foosfilespod.substack.com/?r=5irlbn&utm_campaign=pub-share-checklist] for free bonus content. -- Summary 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' More from Foos Files Follow us on Instagram [https://instagram.com/foosfilespod] and Threads [https://www.threads.net/@foosfilespod]. Share your Foo Fighters stories: foosfilespod@gmail.com