Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

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...

In the latest John Huff Podcast roadisode, your humble host sits down in a Gladbeck, 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 awful band houses, Beatles solo records, Bill Burr, terrifying seafood, wedding proposal stories, surrender and faith, and Lady Caroline's palm readi...

Al 'The Yeti' Bones is the driving force behind heavy stoner rock band Gypsy Chief Goliath. He is also a writer and podcaster, and has enjoyed a long and colourful career in the music business. About a year ago, The Yeti decided to make some big changes to his life, beginning with getting into his best-ever shape by age 40. Join us for an inspiring conversation about losing close to a hundred poun...

Katie McClelland is a yoga teacher, speaker, entrepreneur, and founder of De La Sol Yoga Studios in the Hamilton, Ontario region. Katie's life is a fascinating and ultimately inspiring story about anxiety, depression, drug abuse, and recovery. She is candid about the circumstances that led her to drug dependency, and about the insidious nature of her addiction. As she has uncovered her true self –...

Emily Dolan Davies is a UK-based drummer who has toured and recorded with artists including Kim Wilde, The Darkness, Howard Jones, and Brian Ferry. She is also the host of A Drummer's Guide To – a YouTube series and podcast dedicated to practical tips on music and life for aspiring pro musicians. Join us for an inspiring conversation about Emily's early days in drumming, her setbacks, launching he...

In the latest John Huff Podcast roadisode, your humble host sits down in a Timmins, Ontario 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 sports injuries and surgery, Christian Contemporary Music of the 1980s, The Beatles vs. The Beach Boys, Tesla, Ken getting kicked out of church, music...

Chris Banks is an award winning and critically acclaimed poet whose fifth collection, Midlife Action Figure, will be published in September. While he has been a publishing poet for many years, a recent low point in his life was the catalyst for a renewed commitment to his craft, which inspired an explosion of output that took him to a new creative level. Join us for an inspiring conversation about...

Danny Miles is best known as the drummer for popular Canadian rock band July Talk. He also drums in the side project Tongue Helmet and is an avid bird photographer whose prints are available via the Drummers Who Love Birds website. Like so many people operating at high levels in every field, Danny is committed to his craft, be it drumming or photography. Join us for a fascinating conversation abou...

Nancy Quinn is the owner of Seaside Books – a used book store in Summerside, Prince Edward Island. There is something magical about Seaside Books and its charming proprietor. Join us for a fun and inspiring conversation about her unexpected journey to buying the store, synchronicity, intuition, the stories used books can tell, what happens when someone "loves on" a book, celebrity sightings, and t...

In the very first John Huff Podcast "Roadisode", your humble host sits down in a Prince Edward Island hotel room with tourmate Ken "The Zen" Ross to sample a bottle of wine and enjoy an entertaining conversation. Topics include but are far from limited to Alice Cooper, KISS, Star Wars, Batman, Honeymoon Suite, Tommyrot, Hiroshima Hearts, The Joys, our favourite live albums, the first records we ev...

Tyler Jon Olson is a Hollywood actor whose growing list of credits includes Gotti, Escape Plan: The Extractors, Heist, Prison Break, and The Big Bang Theory. While he now considers himself a full-time working actor, it took the better part of two decades for Tyler to establish himself in Hollywood. Join us for a fascinating conversation about taking your shot, respecting the craft, paying dues, an...

Tania Thomas talks to dead people. As a medium, author, and speaker, she helps her clients and audiences connect with their loved ones who have passed over, delivering stunningly accurate and relevant messages from the other side. While Tania has always had her ability, she hasn't always embraced it. Her story is one of struggle against, resistance to, and ultimately acceptance of her gift. Join u...

Dave Benedict is best known as the bass player for Canadian rock band Default. The band has been a staple on Canadian and international radio since their first smash hit, Wasting My Time, debuted in 2001. A string of big songs followed over the next few years, along with a Juno award and arena tours with Nickelback, Hinder, and other big names of the era. But what goes up, as they say, must come d...

Andrew Mangan is the founder of the Arseblog – one of the largest and most prominent online communities dedicated to Arsenal Football Club. What began in 2002 as a site where Andrew could practice his web design skills has grown into a global presence with daily blog posts, news updates, podcasts, and regular traffic that numbers in the millions of visitors and downloads. Arseblog has also become...

Sarah Tomek is one of the top drummers in the very competitive Nashville music scene. She is best known for playing with Maggie Rose, Loving Mary, and someone called Steven Tyler. She was also a guest drummer on Late Night With Seth Meyers . Sarah's had an inspiring journey, rising from the New York club scene to play with some of the biggest names in the business. Along the way, she's stuck to he...

Mary Jennifer Payne is the author of five young adult novels including the contemporary fantasy trilogy, the Daughters of Light . She also teaches in a challenging area of Toronto – an experience that has shaped and informed her writing about social justice, families, and overcoming difficult circumstances. Her most recent fiction also tackles climate change and its implications for current and fu...

Sarah MacDougall is a gifted and critically acclaimed singer/songwriter who released her fourth album, All The Hours I Have Left To Tell You Anything , in the fall of 2018. She also recently collaborated with storyteller Ivan Coyote on the multimedia stage production Trader Time . Join us for a fun conversation about making music, touring in Europe and the United States, living in Sweden and the Y...