Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

On Episode #174, your humble host offers a different take on New Year's motivation inspired by Doom II, and waxes semi-eloquent about endurance, old video games, Cast Away, and Tesla's Hang Tough. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0. Ho...

On Episode #173, your humble host counts down his top ten songs of 2023; answers listener questions; and waxes semi-eloquent about Christmas music, the Julianne Hobby Country Christmas Classic, World War 2, and what makes a podcast great. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . *Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible....

On Episode #172, your humble host offers a practical approach to dealing with difficult situations or times when things aren't working out, and waxes semi-eloquent about jobs, co-workers, faith, and amorous dogs. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Att...

On Episode #171, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about KISS past and present (and future), ecclesiastical hysteria, Spotify Wrapped, Myles Goodwyn, and his favourite somewhat obscure April Wine song. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution...

On Episode #170, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about miracles as illustrated by the Welcome To Wrexham docuseries, the Soul Inspired Podcast, Mike Birbiglia's new comedy special, and Friday nights at Jumbo Video. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Comm...

On Episode 169, your humble host answers listener questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about memorable tour nights in The Netherlands and Austria, the future of side musicians, A.I. vs. humanity, band reunions, and the separate "I." Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Cr...

On Episode 168, your humble host presents a reading from the Book Of All Saints, and waxes semi-eloquent about recording with Fresh Breath, feeling listless, pursuing passions, and making time for activities that leave you exhausted and smiling. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of sou...

On Episode 167, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Christmas music in retail stores, WW1 poet Siegfried Sassoon, the Great Pumpkin, All Quiet On The Western Front, new music by The Beatles and Mick Mars, and The Sunday Night Army Podcast. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of so...

On Episode #166, from the cozy confines of his almost-rebuilt little studio, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the practical and spiritual power of decluttering everything from your home to your drum set-up. He also discusses the true meaning of All Saints' Day, and offers a lament for the late Richard Moll. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/john...

On Episode #165, your humble host waxes semi-vulnerable about treating challenging situations as a crucible – a vessel for melting down limiting beliefs, refining character, and creating a stronger self-concept. Then he gushes about the music of Future Islands. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford,...

On Episode #164, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about imposter syndrome – what it is, where it comes from, his experience of it as a drummer, and how it can be both used and confronted to create a more fulfilling life. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative...

On Episode #163, your humble host offers an escape strategy for anyone stuck in churning thoughts, and answers a compelling listener question: What three songs have you recorded that represent your drumming style? Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons At...

On Episode #162, your humble and somewhat under the weather host waxes semi-eloquent about beach volleyball, playing festivals, giving your all when no one's watching, and Toronto indie rock band The Manic Boys And Girls Club. Oh, and measuring distance in time. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for...

On Episode #161, your humble host celebrates his 50th birthday with a listener Q&A! What's the coolest thing you've seen from the air? What's the best advice you've ever been given? What three albums define you? What have you learned about yourself through drumming and podcasting? Would you ever consider doing stand-up? Join us for compelling answers to these questions and many more! Oh, plus hard...

On Episode #160, your humble host welcomes Alex Petrovich back to the program. Alex – aka Al 'Yeti' Bones – was until recently best known for his work with rock bands including Gypsy Chief Goliath and Age Of Wolves. Over the past few years he has branched into writing and acting as part of an inspiring process of personal reinvention. Join us for a powerful conversation about pushing through fear,...

On Episode #159, your humble host offers a simple tactic for anyone trapped in the past or lost in the future, and waxes semi-eloquent about dealing with regret, doing the work you were born to do, and new music by The Rolling Stones. Oh, and retroactive anguish. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...

On Episode #158, your humble host registers a complaint about turning 50, and waxes semi-eloquent about perceptions of aging, new chapters, going for it in middle age, the inspiration and example of dUg Pinnick, and Ram Dass's approach to life as a game. Oh, and living to 200. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . *Door close sound effect by...

On Episode #157, your humble host questions whether hard work always creates the best results, and waxes semi-eloquent about creative spontaneity, Monty Colvin's song Bill, feeling like an Atari ice hockey player, and neo-swing band Tell It To Sweeney. Oh, and on a serious note, the importance of looking out for each other in public. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www...

On Episode #156, your humble host indulges a stream of consciousness narrative, and waxes semi-eloquent about having nothing to say, recording drums, looking for the positive, touring, attachment, and remembering life's small miracles. Oh, and the old devil click track. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast . * Door close sound effect by Carol...

On Episode #155, your humble host confesses to having human days – those days when you're not at your best – and waxes semi-eloquent about negative stories we tell ourselves, ego attachment, learning from emotional triggers, and asking the big question: What's the truth? Oh, plus music by Oz Noy and Sarayasign. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpo...

On Episode #154, your humble host sits down with supremely talented singer/songwriter Elizabeth Winterbourne, who recently released her evocative new EP Lost In Headlights. Join us for an inspiring conversation about Elizabeth's music, trusting your gifts, and creating the art you want to create in a pressurized social media landscape. Oh, and the mystery of Christina's World. Follow Elizabeth at...

From deep inside the renovation zone, your humble host answers listener questions including: What's the best thing the podcast has given you? What have you learned from the renovations? How do you want to be remembered? What do you wish people knew about you? and What are you most grateful for? Oh, he also performs his signature stupid human trick! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on...

On the third Renovation Replay episode, we replay Episode #13 with Dave Benedict – best known as the bass player for chart-topping Canadian rock band Default. Join us (again) for a fascinating chat about Default's incredible run in the early 2000s and Dave's transition to a different life after that run ended. Oh, and the infamous Mick Jagger and Bret Michaels stories! Follow the show a www.john-h...

On the second Renovation Replay episode, we replay Episode #11 with drummer Sarah Tomek – best known for her work with Steven Tyler, Maggie Rose, Samantha Fish, and others. Join us (again) for an inspiring chat about coming up as a drummer, taking opportunities, touring, driving Steven Tyler's Rolls Royce, and more! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnh...

On the first Renovation Replay episode, we go back to Episode #4 with drummer Jason Tait - best known for his influential work with The Weakerthans and Bahamas and one of your humble host's all-time favourite drummers. Join us (again) for a fabulous conversation about touring, making music, hockey, cooking, and much, much more! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com . Support on Patreon at www.patre...