Episode 35

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

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Summary

Filmmaker 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 Discussed

  • What we learned from ‘Back and Forth’
  • Dave’s approach to ‘Sound City’
  • His “ode to the road” in 'What Drives Us'
  • 'Sonic Highways’ highlights

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About your host

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Dan Harrison

Dan is a media professional and former journalist based in Birmingham, UK.

He has followed the Foo Fighters for more than 20 years.

Dan has worked in media, PR and communications in professional sport, business and entertainment.

During his career, he has interviewed and written about international sports stars, acclaimed music artists and senior figures in business and politics.