Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

On Episode #224, your humble host presents part two of his whirlwind solo trip to Berlin, and waxes semi-eloquent about Rembrandt's Woman In A Doorway, meeting Ghost transport drivers, premium concert tickets, etiquette in the seated section of an arena gig, and - WITH SPOILERS - the fabulous Skeletour stop at Uber Arena. Oh, he also welcomes a very special guest to the podcast! Follow the show at...

On Episode #223, your humble host recounts the first part of his whirlwind solo trip to Berlin, and waxes semi-eloquent about arguing with ChatGPT, hotel selection, how travel allows you to be a different version of yourself, and visiting historical sites including the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the site of the Führerbunker. Follow the show at www....

On Episode #222, your humble host contemplates the inevitability of death in the context of Ghost's new album Skeleta, and waxes semi-eloquent about doing things that bring you joy, sharing that energy with the world, and Tobias Forging a new path. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted...

On Episode #221, your humble host shares further memories of Berlin as he prepares to return to the city, and waxes semi-eloquent about the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, solo travel as a step into single life, and the choice we have to embrace or resist our circumstances. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Co...

On Episode #220, your humble host tells stories about being in Berlin ahead of a potential return to the city, and waxes semi-eloquent about tour characters, road sickness, and new music by Ghost -- all of which leads to a discussion of action as an antidote to depression, self-talk, and the courage it takes to face low moods. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Car...

On Episode #219, your humble host celebrates the sixth anniversary of the podcast, and waxes semi-eloquent about the reasons why it can be hard to focus on a project, identifying and facing fear, getting real about motivation, and launching wobbly. He also offers a lament for Frank the cat. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.co...

On Episode #218, your humble host answers listener questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about who he's proud of this week, doing the work to be great, using his story as inspiration, manifestation, moving to Europe, and his favourite cocktail. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Aca...

On Episode #217, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about directing your energy toward what you want, spiritual approaches to chaos in the world (with help from Jim Fortin and Krishna Das), negativity bias, positive possible futures, and being an alien. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Follow Jim Fortin at www.jimfortin.com . Follow Krishna Das at www.krishnadas.com . * Door close sound ef...

On Episode #216, your humble host confesses to getting caught up in political anger, and waxes semi-eloquent about ditching an episode, coming back to the spiritual centre, lessons from Ram Dass, and walking the fine line between being informed and being consumed in chaotic times. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creativ...

On Episode #215, your humble host recounts a Caribbean cruise with the great Kay Howl, and waxes semi-eloquent about dog parades, choosing your words carefully, the inspiration of talented people, What We Do In The Shadows, embracing a world of opportunity, and new music by Ghost. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creativ...

On Episode #214, your humble host reflects on his forties, and waxes semi-eloquent about letting go of old identities, his unexpected music career, painful lessons in detachment, self-doubt, synchronicity, surrender, ego collapse, and how your forties can be the best and most consequential decade of your life. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, court...

On Episode #213, your humble host contemplates small reasons to be hopeful, and waxes semi-eloquent about his first solo Valentine's Day in 30 years, a furnace breakdown, practicing gratitude, the Gettysburg Address, and Later Daters. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of sounbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See...

On Episode #211, your humble host tells the tale of two very different gigs, and waxes semi-eloquent about the single guy continuum, Tofurky, bouncing back from tough situations, a wonderful example of self-confidence, and new music by Burn Unders. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted...

On Episode #211, your humble host confesses to feeling unsteady, and waxes semi-eloquent about dealing with tough emotions in a productive way, winter driving, Stoicism, and, as ever, the Tao of Mike Damone. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...

On Episode #210, your humble host contemplates his father's passing, and waxes semi-eloquent about processing grief in a group, true legacy, and Ram Dass's ideas about death and space suits. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On Episode #209, your humble host offers advice on maintaining mental health in difficult times, and waxes semi-eloquent about David Lee Roth, Dokken, the power of music, the Reichstag fire, giving what's in you to give, and raising your personal game. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Ho...

On Episode #208, your humble host faces the question of why bad things happen to good people, and waxes semi-eloquent about the Los Angeles wildfires, reconciling spirituality with suffering, looking back before moving forward, and alternative definitions of success. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attr...

On Episode #207, your humble host borrows wisdom from a Louis CK bit about Jesus and a fig tree, and waxes semi-eloquent about divine timing, having faith when things don't work out, consciously entering the dating scene, and new music by The Darkness. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Ho...

On Episode #206, your humble host rings in the new year by reading a poem about watermelon, and waxes semi-eloquent about surrendering to the magic of life, stepping out of fear, and approaching 2025 with openness and optimism. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast....

On the last episode of 2024, your humble host reflects on the first epsiode of 2024 in light of his recent life changes, and waxes semi-eloquent about working from ego, surrendering to circumstance, and having nerves the strength of 20-pound test fishing line. Oh, he also reveals his 2024 Song Of The Year. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy...

On Episode #204, your humble host pays tribute to the friends who have helped him through some recent troubles, and waxes semi-eloquent about songs about friendship, sharing difficult news, good isolation vs. dangerous isolation, and socializing as an antidote to depression and anxiety. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. C...

On Episode #203, your humble host shares some life news, and waxes semi-eloquent about conscious uncoupling, surrending to circumstances, building a new life, and having faith in the way things are. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informat...

On Episode #202, your humble host sits down with Adam Stanley – drummer for the popular rock band Breed 77 and host of the Caught In Time Podcast. Adam grew up in South Africa before moving to England to chase his musical dreams. Join us for a poignant chat about taking chances, seizing opportunities, rising to challenges, and launching a podcast that documents the thriving rock music scene that g...

On Episode #201, your humble host sits down with Toronto-based artist Skye Wallace to talk about music, managing mental health, writing and recording with Hawksley Workman, playing in Europe, the Weakerthans, and how the best thing you can ever be is yourself. Follow Skye at www.skyewallace.com . Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbi...

On Episode #200, your humble host reflects on playing a Pride celebration, and waxes semi-eloquent about how the gig symbolizes both musical and personal growth, the Indigo Girls documentary It's Only Life After All, new music by Rosalie James, krautrock, and the motorik beat. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . Listen to the playlist here...