Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

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...

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...

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...

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.

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://...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

On the first John Huff Podcast solosode, your humble host opens up about his catchphrase, "Good things happen when you put yourself out there." Tune in to learn about my struggles with self-doubt and mindset, and how stepping into fear has changed my life, creating countless incredible and unexpected experiences in music, blogging, and now podcasting. A dose of honesty and inspiration to kick off...

In the latest John Huff Podcast roadisode, your humble host sits down in a Fort Erie, Ontario hotel room to enjoy an exotic bottle and conversation with bandmates Ken "The Zen" Ross and Deni Gauthier. Topics include but are not limited to Deni's new single, musical memories (featuring Honeymoon Suite, Cheap Trick, The 77s, and more), A Vocal Coach Reacts To …, 2019, Family Guy, More Cowbell, The T...

Your humble host met Monique Stellenberg in the departures lounge at Toronto Pearson Airport in 2018. She was working at an airport bar and revealed that she was quitting her job the next week to travel around the world. The result of that decision was a nine-month odyssey that took Monique everywhere from Spain to South Africa, with many compelling stops along the way. Join us for an inspiring co...

Lynne Hanson is a popular singer/songwriter whose new album, Just Words, will be released in February of 2020. Lynne has built a large and loyal following in Canada and Europe through her "porch music with a little red dirt." She has been described as Canada's own queen of Americana, singing songs about life and love with a touch of blues, a touch of roots, and a lot of heart. Join us for a fun co...

Brandon Rhiness is a prolific screenwriter, director, and comic book creator based in Edmonton, Canada. Brandon has built his long list of credits by ignoring notions of glamour and getting down to the serious work of writing. His work ethic has created dozens of produced scripts, including the full length feature films Hot Box and Cor Values. Join us for a fascinating conversation about writing s...

Nikki Bon is a Los Angeles-based comedian and co-host of the Getting To Know You Podcast. Nikki moved to Los Angeles from Toronto to become an actor but a funny thing happened along the way: a set of synchronicities put her on the stand-up stage and entirely changed her focus and direction. Join us for a fascinating conversation about how Nikki developed her comedic voice, her Voicemail Lip-Sync a...

Sarah K is the dancing, jumping, hair-flinging, stand-up drummer from the Toronto-based juke joint blues duo Catl. While Sarah initially joined the band a decade ago as a keyboard player, personnel changes eventually left her with drum sticks in her hands and a touring career that she didn't expect. Join us for a fascinating conversation about playing in Europe, her unique drum set-up and playing...

Rakefet Abergel is a Los Angeles-based actor, writer, and filmmaker who created the multiple award-winning short films Jax In Love and Boo. She has also appeared in television shows and movies including New Girl, My Name Is Earl, iCarly, Superbad, Just Go With It, and others. Rakefet began making films as a way to start playing the kinds of roles she wanted in Hollywood. Join us for a fascinating...

In the latest John Huff Podcast roadisode, your humble host sits down in a Fürth, Germany hotel room to sample a bottle of wine and enjoy a fun conversation with bandmates Deni Gauthier and Ken "The Zen" Ross. Topics include but are not limited to restaurant fires; faith, hope, love; cougars; the power of thoughts, The War on Drugs; Ghost; Kane Roberts; and Party Boy. Oh, and Jedi training. Follow...