Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff

This week I had the best time conversing with the amazing Brock Meier, who, after a 50-year career in scientific research, now focuses on uncovering incredible, untold stories from the past! His passion for storytelling and creativity made for an engaging and inspiring conversation. Here are the things discussed in this episode: Brock talked about his book, The Stonecutter, and mentioned the inspi...

This week, we had the pleasure of hosting the talented Katie K, a stand-up comedian who has been making audiences laugh since 2016. She’s graced comedy clubs, festivals, corporate events, and colleges across the country, and has made notable appearances on NBC's America's Got Talent and the Amazon Prime show Squished . I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation, where Katie shared her inspiring journey...

This week, I was able to sit down and have an amazing conversation with Shaney Andler, a former special education teacher who developed an incredible teen mental health program after her own son's struggles with anxiety. Here are the key topics that we had discussed: How Shaney's personal journey with her son's anxiety inspired her to develop a practical, accessible program to equip teens with ess...

This week, I’m thrilled to have Misti Gaither, a psychic medium and paranormal investigator, join us on the show! She shares her experiences from the worlds of true crime and the paranormal and her quest to connect the living with the dead. Here are some of things that we had discussed: Misty shared how she had psychic abilities since a young age, but was raised in a very religious household where...

This week, I had the privilege of engaging in an eye-opening conversation with Brian Townsend, a retired DEA Supervisory Special Agent and former Resident Agent in Charge. Brian shared his inspiring mission to tackle the drug crisis through innovative educational initiatives. Here’s a glimpse of what we discussed: Brian’s Journey: From leading the DEA office in Springfield to developing impactful...

This week, I had an enlightening conversation with Dr. Ashley Smith, an award-winning psychologist who transformed her personal challenges into a beacon of hope for others. Her work is driven by a personal journey through a rare vision impairment that has given her deep insight into overcoming adversity and thriving despite challenges. Here are some key points from our discussion: She spoke openly...

This week, I had the pleasure of chatting with Matt Oakley, a singer-songwriter known for infusing modern flair into the classic storytelling tradition of country music. Representing the promising future of the genre, Matt and I discussed the following: How his college years in South Carolina were a turning point, marking the beginning of his serious pursuit of music. His distinctive fusion of Mod...

This week, I chatted with Elizabeth Welch, a seasoned paranormal investigator with nearly eight years of expertise. She takes us into the world of the paranormal, sharing her exploration of the intersection between history and the supernatural. In this episode, you will learn: How Elizabeth Welch grew up in a haunted house and developed an early fascination with the paranormal. Her personal parano...

This week I chat with veteran journalist Mark Albert about his 25 year career in media and what caused him to shift gears. He takes us around the globe for some silly stories and one especially heartbreaking one that shows the need for a functioning media in society. In this one you will learn: How he went from tallying up electoral votes in his living room to reporting from the White House His ex...

We are back this week with the second and final part of my conversation with Aliya Kasabian who at 16 years old found herself living a nightmare when she was sent to Boise Girl's Academy a place many describe as a cult and even more people accused of preying on girls in the "troubled teen" system. In our concluding conversation we cover: Why her parents thought they were "giving her a gift" by sen...

What is the Boise Girl's Academy and why do so many places across the nation continue to profit off of "troubled teens"? This week I speak with Aliya Kasabian who at 16 years old found herself trapped in this place. We cover: The nightmare of being kidnapped in the middle of the night to go to Boise The bizarre rules that seem counterproductive to the mission of helping these young women The truly...

This week we talk all things staring in scary movies with someone with ONE of the CRAZY scary movie scenes I have ever seen. Charlotte is an actor based in Toronto, Ontario. She moved to New York to begin her career at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting, where she completed the Three Year Conservatory. After graduating, she continued working in theatre as well as sketch comedy and film. Charlotte a...

For Dariann Leigh, this is so much more than country music. From her one-stop town in Karlstad, Minnesota (population 713), Dariann captured the star power of the original women of country music. From lyrics bleeding through static-filled radios and scratched CDs. Dariann Leigh doesn’t just want to make music, she wants to write the soundtrack for hairbrush singers, dashboard drummers and air guit...

How do we like ourselves more and in turn be kind to others? This week I speak with author and Feldenkrais Method practitioner, Alan Questel about just that. We learn: What does it mean to be kind? What is the Feldenkrais Method and how does it help? How do we start liking ourselves more? How liking yourself does not mean your self-centered. _____________________________________ Uncommon Sensing W...

This week we dive into the world of reality TV dating with "rave fashion designer" Jan Danielle who was recently featured in The CW's "Lovers and Liars". Which is a spin off of the HBO's Max show "F Boy Island". We learn: What are raves and how did she make a career out of these things?! What is the behind the scenes of reality TV dating? She won the show and the guy. Did she get the money? Is she...

The inventor of Bop It is BACK! This time to share, SLING IT, a new backyard game he created and is rolling out on his own. We tie up some lose ends of questions about the legendary game that is Bop It that I had since we talked about 18 months ago. But, we spend most of this chat talking about the new game from inspiration, to the mechanics of it, to his plan to share it with everyone very soon....

Willow Bradner, Accidental Psychic is not your typical psychic. Known for her vibrant approach, she combines her psychic medium abilities with a dash of humor, ensuring participants leave feeling uplifted, inspired, and entertained. Today, Willow has an ever-growing popular live show, the "Wine and WOO" where she delivers Soul Inspired Psychic Medium messages and comedy to large audiences, as well...

This week we dive back into the world of the Independent Fundamental Baptist (IFB) movement. A church that many call a cult. We speak more specifically this time about their homes for "troubled teens". Some of these teens sent to these homes needed mental health counseling, some were being "ungodly", and others sent away for simple things such as smoking a cigarette. Regardless of the reasons we l...

Dubbed a “vocal powerhouse” by Taste of Country, my guest this week Presley Tennant is “quickly proving that she is a wild card in the country music industry (People Magazine.” Rooted in the classics, the Horsetown, USA (aka Norco, CA) native immersed herself in Country Music following her national appearance on NBC's The Voice at just 16 years old. Determined to make her own way in the industry,...

Sandy was just an ordinary citizen with no special training or resources who uncovered a scandal. This week I speak with Sandy Rosenthal who shares her riveting account of one woman’s battle to expose a massive coverup after the Army Corps of Engineers’ defective floodwalls broke during Hurricane Katrina and created a catastrophe. This is an inspiring David and Goliath story prompting many to refe...

This week was an extra special interview as I interview TV writer, Stan Zimmerman, a man who has written for some of the biggest shows of the last 40 years. He wrote for shows like Gilmore Girls and Roseanne , both shows with a huge cult following. My personal favorite and ultimate "cult following" show The Golden Girls a show he was a writer for in the legendary first season of the show. We talk...

This week I chat with young pop country artist Malachi Gagnon about starting to write at a young age. Where he draws his inspiration from when writing about some pretty heavy topics and his overall joy for the music industry. Great chat! _____________________________________ Check Out Malachi's Music Here: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5ypiXY7PJ0KSUk5YbaNv3t https://www.youtube.com/@malachigagno...

This week I speak with Afarin Bellisario about the the country of Iran and how it is much different than what many Westerns think. Ms. Bellisario grew up in Tehran in a family with its feet in the past and its head in the future: whereas her grandmothers could barely read, Afarin’s university-educated father and uncles were prominent members of Iran’s new technocratic elite. Upon receiving a Ph. D...

Born and raised on the Gold Coast of Australia, my guest this week Chloe Styler was introduced to country music at a young age. Spending her teenage years teaching herself guitar and writing songs in her bedroom, Chloe released her debut EP in her early twenties. Chloe now finds herself gently pushing the barriers of country music with her distinct pop country sound and making waves internationall...

This week we learn about the wild journey of Shanny Payton. A person who was born into a very peculiar cult that she did not leave until her 30’s, but then took the internet by storm with viral comedy videos. These videos amassing hundreds of thousands of followers and guest spots on places like The Kelly Clarkson Show. We spend most of our chat talking about the complexities of the cult she manag...