John Huff

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

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Semi-Eloquent is a dose of positive talk in what can seem like a negative world. Join your humble host – drummer and podcast veteran John Huff – for weekly explorations of personal growth, music, history, spirituality, and what happened yesterday, with occasional trips down the existential rabbit hole. It's all about inspiration, encouragement, and trying not to screw it up along the way. Welcome to the show! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: www.john-huff.com

Author

John Huff

Category

Society

Podcast website

www.john-huff.com

Latest episode

Oct 29, 2026

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Episodes

Episode #58: ... And To All A Warm Cockle 22.12.2020

On Episode #58, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about incremental improvement as illustrated by Big Ramy's Mr. Olympia win, The Grand Tour, Dorian Yates, lousy podcasting, and looking forward. Oh, and finding digital friends. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . * Sound effects by Sebastian (Click2) and Yannick Lemieux (Small Crowd Applause) courtesy of http://soundbible.com . Crea...

Episode #57: (Definitely Not) A Lucky Strike Christmas 15.12.2020

On Episode #57, your humble host offers an apology to Charles Dickens, and waxes semi-eloquent about his favourite Christmas music, 1940s radio, the best-selling Christmas albums of all time, the Joyeux Noël movie, and They Shall Not Grow Old. Oh, and Dan Aykroyd's zombie apocalypse Jeep. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . * Sound effects by Mike Koenig (Large Chains, Large Truck Chai...

Episode #56: Holiday Hodgepodge 08.12.2020

On Episode #56, your humble host shares a stunning secret about Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), and waxes semi-eloquent about Christmas cats, positive thinking, Joan Jett, Pac-Man Fever, Bahamas, and streaming stats. Oh, and the desecration of Santa. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . * Sound effects by Matthiew11 (Audience Applause) and Mike Koenig (Fake Applause, Sleigh Bells),...

Episode #55: In A Metal(ish) Mood 01.12.2020

On Episode #55, your humble host at last reveals his favourite hair metal song, and waxes semi-eloquent about the new live album by The War On Drugs, inspiration from Stryper and Steel Panther, and fall fairs. Oh, and the burgundy fade. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/. * Sound effects by Yannick Lemieux (Small Crowd Applause) and Mike Koenig (Drum Roll), courtesy of http://soundbible...

Episode #54: Who's Gonna Care? 24.11.2020

On Episode #54, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about lessons learned from The Terminator, Facebook memories, a profound moment at a gig in Dusseldorf, and his favourite hair metal song. Oh, and a movie people can't believe he's never seen. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com. *Sound effects by Mike Koenig (Horror Movie Ambience, Rip Arm Off, Bounce, Jab, Left Hook) an Mastercard (Ce...

Episode #53: The Most Important Year Of Your Life? 17.11.2020

On Episode #53, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about how the COVID-19 pandemic can help you commit to your dream, lose what needs losing, or find opportunity in crisis, and how all of that might make 2020 the most important year of your life. Oh, and living in a school bus. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #52: Times Like These 10.11.2020

On Episode #52, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Foo Fighters on SNL, beautiful Vienna, battlefield visits, Charlie Brown, All Quiet On The Western Front, and Dan Carlin's Blueprint For Armageddon. Oh, and The Bone Cathedral. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Intro sound effects by Samantha Enrico (Boxing Arena), Joe Lamb (Sad Trombone), Mike Koenig (Glass Breaking), courte...

Episode #51: Something Two Lews 03.11.2020

On Episode #51, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about vitamin water, relieving gallbladder pain, a memorable after-party in The Netherlands, the US election, and Lewis Black's Rantcast. Oh, and when Lou Ferrigno attacks. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . *Intro sound effects by Mark DiAngelo (Wind Sound), Daniel Simon (Cartoon Wolf), and Mike Koenig (Party Horn), courtesy of htt...

Episode #50: The Big 5-0 27.10.2020

Your humble host celebrates the 50th episode of the podcast by waxing semi-eloquent about Love Grows (Where My Rosemary Goes), Noel Monk's Runnin' With The Devil, Robin McAuley, Monty's Rockcast, talk radio as a companion, and pushing through fear to start a project. Oh, and nuclear holocaust. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . *Intro sound effects by Mark DiAngelo (Wind Sound), Danie...

Episode #49: Rakefet Abergel Returns 20.10.2020

Rakefet Abergel is a Los Angeles-based actor, screenwriter, and director whose most recent short horror film Boo recently premiered on Alter. Join us for a compelling conversation about LA in the time of COVID, screenwriting, making independent movies, Adam Sandler, and being artistically open. Oh, and edible blood. Follow Rakefet at https://www.facebook.com/rakefetabergel . Follow the show at htt...

Episode #48: Triumphant Return 13.10.2020

On this all music episode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Eddie Van Halen, AC/DC, bands that sound like AC/DC (including Britny Fox, Dirty Looks, X-Sinner), and new music from Stryper and Kathleen Edwards. Oh, and backmasking. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/. * Intro sound effects by Mike Koenig (Cinematic Suspense) and Mark DiAngelo (Wind Sound) courtesy of http://soundb...

Episode #47: Starting Over With Jacquie Neville 03.06.2020

Jacquie Neville is best known as the incredible frontperson for Canadian rock band The Balconies. The band broke up in 2018 after ten years of grinding it out on the road, which forced Jacquie to assess her life and begin creating a new identity – a process that led her to a new career, a family, and ultimately back to music as a solo artist. Join us for an insightful conversation about life in Th...

Episode #46: The Pump (End Season 1) 21.04.2020

On this mini episode of the podcast, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Arnold and Franco, the "golden age" of bodybuilding, the pump, and breakfast. Oh, and what all of that has to do with taking a break from the show. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #45: Solosode 7 - Who Will You Be(e)? 14.04.2020

In the latest John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about follicular geology, history programming on television, using time in self-isolation to improve yourself, preparing for your next level, and drawing inspiration from Schitt's Creek actors Annie Murphy and Jennifer Robertson. Oh, and the time a giant bee attacked his Apiculture professor. Follow the show at https://...

Episode #44: Virtual Roadisode 1 With Ken and Deni 07.04.2020

In the first John Huff Podcast virtual roadisode, your humble host "sits down" with bandmates Ken 'The Zen' Ross and Deni Gauthier to find out how they're dealing with the current crisis. Topics include but are not limited to Deni's experience of COVID-19, the odyssey of Ken's records, Ghost's Papa Emeritus IV, live shows on YouTube (featuring The War On Drugs and Brandi Carlile), live shows on Fa...

Episode #43: Getting Real And Healthy With Tanya Marie Harris 31.03.2020

A few years ago, Tanya Marie Harris mysteriously walked away from a growing career as a Nashville recording artist and mostly disappeared from public life. Recently she reappeared as a life coach, finally ready to share the story of how sick her touring and lifestyle habits made her, and how she changed her life for the better. Join us for a raw and inspiring conversation about nutrition, self-dou...

Episode #42: Tania Thomas Returns to Talk COVID-19 24.03.2020

As the world faces the COVID-19 pandemic, psychic medium Tania Thomas returns to give her thoughts on where it all might be going. Join us for a fascinating conversation about using positive energy, facing fear, tuning into the world beyond what we can see, and developing empathy for our fellow human beings. Oh, and toilet paper. Follow Tania at https://taniathomasthemedium.com/ . Follow the show...

Episode #41: Solosode 6 - Viral Times 17.03.2020

From deep inside his self-isolation chamber, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the COVID-19 pandemic, seeing the good in people, fighter-turned-spiritual-teacher Geoff Thompson, and uplifting things including the work of Marc Maron and Maria Bamford. Oh, and the horrendous appeal of Dr. Pimple Popper. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy f...

Episode #40: Solosode 5 - Country Confessions 03.03.2020

On the latest John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host makes a startling confession about country music, and waxes semi-eloquent about Arsenal Football Club and Toronto FC, Bonds of Mara, resistance, recovering yourself, and Woodstock. Oh, and coffee whisky. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #39: Solosode 4 - Five Things 25.02.2020

In the latest John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about food poisoning, new music by Sarah Harmer and Archers of Loaf, permission, Drumeogab and the Drumeo Festival, and Tom Papa. Oh, and what happens when you buy a Trump hat. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #38: Speaking Your Truth With Sarah Smith 11.02.2020

Sarah Smith is a celebrated singer/songwriter who has built a dedicated following with her powerful voice, uplifting songs, and incredible work ethic. Sarah has lived the rock and roll experience with its highs, lows, and excesses, both as a solo artist and as a member of touring rock band The Joys. She has also made a point of being open about her history with substance abuse. Join us for an insp...

Episode #37: Roadisode 6 With Ken The Zen 04.02.2020

The latest John Huff Podcast roadisode takes us to a hotel room in sunny Texas, where your humble host sits down to sample a bottle of red and enjoy a fun conversation with bandmate Ken "The Zen" Ross. Topics include but are not limited to Pearl Jam, the XFL, Renegades vs. Battlehawks, watching your team win things, baseball and the "bat flip," American owners of English Premier League teams, rock...

Episode #36: Twisting Fate With Dr. Nadia Azar 28.01.2020

Dr. Nadia Azar is an Associate Professor of Kineseology at the University of Windsor in Windsor, Canada. A life-long rock music fan, Dr. Azar has combined her passions for music and research in the unique Drummer Lab research facility, where she studies the mechanics of drumming and their impact on the human body. So far, her research has led her to work with high profile drummers including Barry...

Episode #35: Solosode 3 - Farewell to a King 16.01.2020

On the latest John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the comedown that can follow an act of courage, the late Neil Peart and his fabulous book Ghost Rider, and the music of his youth (including Rez Band and Queensrÿche). Oh, and the magic of movement. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode #34: Solosode 2 - Back In The Saddle 09.01.2020

On the second John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host once again goes one-on-one with the mic, offering thoughts on creative resistance, the January crowd at the gym, re-framing questions, and opportunity as illustrated by the appointment of Arsenal FC manager Mikel Arteta. Oh, and a Christmas advertising pet peeve. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/ . Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

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