Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

After a few rough weeks on the pickleball court, your humble host confesses to consulting The Inner Game of Tennis to address his mental fragility, and waxes semi-eloquent about pickleball as a crucible for confronting self-consciousness, detachment, getting out of your own way, and new music by Earth Tongue. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Donate to the Mary Jennifer Pay...

On this week's episode, your humble host contemplates the musical phenomenon that is Angine de Poitrine, and waxes semi-eloquent about happy accidents, synchronicity, joyful escape, the Dadaist art movement, and acting on strange creative impulses. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

On this week's episode, your humble host suggests four ways of withdrawing from modern culture, and waxes semi-eloquent about social media habits, sunk cost fallacy, decluttering, being authentically yourself, and new music by Grace Cummings. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

On this week's episode, your humble host further laments his audience's preference for pancakes over personal development, and waxes semi-eloquent about strategies for coping with difficult circumstances, new music by Chez Kane, and trivia from The Terminator. Join us on Substack . Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On this week's episode, your humble host contemplates anxiety, and waxes semi-eloquent about dark thoughts as a catalyst for personal inquiry, separating the thoughts from the thinker, questioning our stories, and real reality versus fake reality, all in the context of the song Monsters by Mountain Boy. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Listen to the Referenced on the Podca...

On this week's episode, your humble host contemplates cynicism, and waxes semi-eloquent about how cynicism keeps people stuck in life, Greek dog philosophers, how to take responsibility and shift to a more positive focus, and new music by Röxxi Red. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/...

On this week's episode, your humble host basks in the glow of a cottage weekend, and waxes semi-eloquent about the tranquility of birdsong, 'reaction' videos, Christian rock from the 1980s, and new music by Shout and DYYA. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informatio...

On this week's episode, your humble host contemplates the idea that we choose the circumstances of our lives before we are born, and waxes semi-eloquent about our Earthly curriculum, finding purpose through facing challenges, what all of that has to do with Dolly Parton and Motley Crue, and new music by Vern Daysel and the Burning Breeze. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com . L...

Attention gentle listener: Your output - creative and otherwise - is a gift! It's been given to you to share and it's a vital responsibility. Waxing semi-eloquent about it on the show this week, along with new intro music, releasing the results of your labour, lyrics by Mr. Big, the "Brill Building" sound, and new music by Nicole Atkins. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com ! Li...

On this week's episode, your humble host makes a shocking gig confession, and waxes semi-eloquent about preparing for shows on short notice, answering when opportunity knocks, getting out of your comfort zone, and gaining confidence from doing hard things, plus music by Amanda Keeles, Chris Stapleton, and Gretchen Wilson. * Contest announcement: Listen for info on how to win a Semi-Eloquent mug! J...

On this week's episode, your humble host recounts his recent trip to play a festival in Sweden with Fresh Breath, and waxes semi-eloquent about professionalism under pressure, backline headaches for drummers, staying positive when things go wrong, and mildly obscene hotdogs. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, your humble host contemplates living in the present, and waxes semi-eloquent about the pressure Anika Nilles faced (and handled) in her first show with Rush, a poignant throwback from that show to Neil Peart's Ghost Rider, a "chickenwire" gig, and moments of appreciation, all in the context of this week's song of the week: Time Stand Still by Rush. Question of the week: Are...

On this week's episode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the lyrics of John K. Samson, the story of Jonah and the whale, and new music by Love Spells, all in the context of this week's Question of the Week: What is life trying to teach you? Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com ! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, your humble host - still basking in that championship glow - offers life lessons inspired by Arsenal's first Premier League title win in 22 years, and waxes semi-eloquent about starting over, building foundations, making bold moves, and trusting the process, along with new music by THEATRE. Question of the week: What do you love most right now? We're now on Substack! Join u...

On this week's episode, your humble host reflects on optimism after attending a wedding, and waxes semi-eloquent about life feeling like a network sign-off video, visiting the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, war art, the legend of Bonnie & Clyde, and new music by Parker Barrow. Questions of the week: How do you start a band? And what do you know about the music business now that you wish you kn...

On this week's episode, your humble host - hungry and without caffeine - tells the story of a fun but challenging gig, and waxes semi-eloquent about dueling pianists, the foundational value of jamming with other musicians, memories of a Russian dancer in Berlin, and new music by Europe and The Last Dinner Party. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On this week's episode, your humble host considers a poignant question about showing up in the world, and waxes semi-eloquent about discouraging gigs, authenticity in an increasingly fake world, how vulnerability allows vulnerability, and creating art as an act of service, all in the context of Mitch Allen's new single, Songs For No One. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See...

On this week's episode, your humble host delivers the poignant, profound, harrowing story of being stuck in a car and desperately needing to use the bathroom, and waxes semi-eloquent about a fantastic Burning Witches show in Toronto, Laura Guldemond's voice, delayed onset exhaustion, and the deeply affecting music of emerging Canadian icon Waylon Napadogan. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . H...

On this week's episode, your humble host celebrates simple pleasures like being able to walk up the stairs, and waxes semi-eloquent about his history with back spasms, memories of Niagara Falls, Puscifer drummer Gunnar Olsen, and new music by Rowena Wise. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, your humble host attempts to keep it light, and waxes semi-eloquent about new music by Kurt Vile, bleeding for your passions, a thoroughly exciting summer gig, and the Ill-Advised by Bill Nighy podcast. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This is a heavy but extremely important episode about men's mental health - a topic that demands more attention and more discussion because an alarming number of middle-aged men are struggling in silence and ultimately choosing to take their own lives. This week I'm talking about some of the risk factors and some of the facts, and opening up about my own experience of depression and anxiety, with...

On this week's episode, your humble host considers the channeled advice of an alien entity called Bashar, and waxes semi-eloquent about following your excitement as a means of rediscovering passion, finding direction, and dealing with life changes. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, your humble host both defines and experiences a eucatastrophe - fundamentally a sudden and unexpected rescue - and waxes semi-eloquent about new music by Klimt 1918, surrendering control, and cultivating a faith that life has a way of working out in the end. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this week's episode, your humble host extols the virtues of quitting as illustrated by the story of his boutique music publicity agency, and waxes semi-eloquent about letting go of what doesn't serve you, understanding why you can't quit what you know you should quit (hint: it's fear), and the ways in which quitting something can free up time and energy to pursue what you really want to do. Fol...

On this week's episode, your humble host considers a few challenging but ultimately motivational quotes, and waxes semi-eloquent about choosing to spend your time and energy the way you want to spend it, the danger of waiting for 'someday,' having the courage to change what doesn't fulfill you, and new music by Soda Blonde. It's a well-intentioned - and well-timed - kick in the butt for those who...