Dave Grohl

Mentioned in 13 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows

Appears On

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert Bandsplain One Song Americana Podcast Fresh Air History Daily DISGRACELAND Music Saved Me Podcast Norah Jones Is Playing Along Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville

Episode Appearances

The Late Show Pod Show with Stephen Colbert · May 5, 2026

Christopher Nolan, Dave Grohl (Extended Cuts)

“Discusses 31-year Foo Fighters journey, Nirvana reunion performances, new album, and advice for emerging artists”

Homer's Odyssey film adaptationIMAX cinematography and camera innovationPractical effects vs. digital visual effects

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Bandsplain · Apr 16, 2026

PERFECT SONG: ‘Boys On the Radio’ with Patrik Sandberg, Plus An Interview With Hole Bassist and Author Melissa Auf der Maur

“Wrote 'I'll Stick Around' allegedly about Courtney Love; discussed regarding songwriting and artist relationships”

Courtney Love's artistic evolution and legacy rehabilitation90s alternative rock subculture to mainstream transitionFemale artists and misogyny in music criticism

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One Song · Apr 16, 2026

Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit"

“Discussed for iconic drum fill inspired by 1970s funk and disco drummers; later formed Foo Fighters”

Nirvana's 'Smells Like Teen Spirit' production and arrangementGrunge music genre origins and cultural impactKurt Cobain's songwriting influences and ambitions

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Americana Podcast · Apr 14, 2026

Take Me to Church | Meat Church with Matt Pittman

“Drummer for Nirvana and Foo Fighters; met Pittman at Memphis in May World Championship; barbecue enthusiast”

Barbecue seasonings and rubs product developmentLive-fire cooking techniques and temperature managementContent creation strategy for food brands

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Fresh Air · Apr 10, 2026

St. Vincent

“Featured on drums for St. Vincent's All Born Screaming album; former Nirvana drummer”

Musical persona and theatrical performance in rock musicGuitar playing techniques and noise music aestheticsQueer identity and gender expression in music history

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History Daily · Apr 8, 2026

Kurt Cobain’s Body Is Found

“Nirvana band member who performed with Kurt on Saturday Night Live in 1992”

Kurt Cobain's death and circumstancesNirvana and grunge music genreSubstance abuse and heroin addiction

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DISGRACELAND · Apr 2, 2026

Bonus Episode: A Music History Memoir and Rock ‘N’ Roll Autobiography Reading List

“Author of 'Storyteller' memoir analyzed for lacking vulnerability; subject of upcoming Disgraceland episode”

Music memoirs and autobiographies as historical documentationDave Grohl's 'Storyteller' memoir analysis and critiquePatti Smith's 'Just Kids' as exemplary music writing

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Music Saved Me Podcast · Apr 1, 2026

Healing Through Music: Scotty Hastings’ Inspiring Story of Transformation and Resilience After Trauma-Encore Episode

“Rock musician whose Phoenix show Scotty opened for, where he performed for 200 veterans and had transformative impact”

Military PTSD and trauma recoveryVeteran mental health and suicide preventionMusic therapy and creative healing

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Norah Jones Is Playing Along · Mar 10, 2026

Dave Grohl

“Guest discussing his musical journey, songwriting philosophy, and creative process across multiple decades”

Songwriting Process and Composition TechniquesPerformance Anxiety and Stage PresenceMusical Mentorship and Learning Methods

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Tony Mantor's : Almost Live..... Nashville · Jan 8, 2026

Butch Vig: Producing Legends: the journey creating the 90's rock sound

“Foo Fighters founder; Vig produced albums for the band during the early 90s rock explosion alongside Nirvana and Smashing Pumpkins work”

Record Production Techniques and PhilosophyBand Dynamics and Creative Conflict Resolution90s Rock Music Production and Sound Design

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One Song · Dec 4, 2025

Fleetwood Mac's "Dreams" with Sam Sanders

“Cited as example of drummer influenced by The Gap Band on Nevermind album.”

Fleetwood Mac band history and lineup evolutionSong structure and harmonic analysis (two-chord progressions, unresolved tension)Vocal performance and technique (three-part harmonies, rasp, emotional delivery)

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KILL TONY · Oct 28, 2025

#741 - PAULY SHORE + ROSEANNE

“Referenced in context of musician success and pain-driven artistry”

Stand-up Comedy Performance TechniquesEmerging Comedian Development and MentorshipCost of Living and Geographic Arbitrage for Performers

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60 Songs That Explain the '90s · May 28, 2025

“No One Knows”—Queens of the Stone Age

“Played drums on majority of Songs for the Deaf album; also discussed as Foo Fighters frontman”

Queens of the Stone Age band history and evolutionJosh Homme as rock frontman archetypeKyuss influence on Queens' sonic development

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