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Semi-Eloquent With John Huff
Hosted by John Huff · EN
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!
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Digital Pollyanna
5d ago00:47:16Tap to summarizeAttention gentle listener: Your output - creative and otherwise - is a gift! It's been given to you to share and it's a vital responsibility. Waxing semi-eloquent about it on the show this week, along with new intro music, releasing the results of your labour, lyrics by Mr. Big, the "Brill Building" sound, and new music by Nicole Atkins. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com!Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here.The mug contest continues. Write a review (preferably a positive one), screenshot it, and send it in to be entered in the draw! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →My First Rodeo
2w ago00:52:08Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host makes a shocking gig confession, and waxes semi-eloquent about preparing for shows on short notice, answering when opportunity knocks, getting out of your comfort zone, and gaining confidence from doing hard things, plus music by Amanda Keeles, Chris Stapleton, and Gretchen Wilson. * Contest announcement: Listen for info on how to win a Semi-Eloquent mug!Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →An Adventure in Sweden
3w ago00:54:03Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host recounts his recent trip to play a festival in Sweden with Fresh Breath, and waxes semi-eloquent about professionalism under pressure, backline headaches for drummers, staying positive when things go wrong, and mildly obscene hotdogs. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Time Stand Still
4w ago00:48:45Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host contemplates living in the present, and waxes semi-eloquent about the pressure Anika Nilles faced (and handled) in her first show with Rush, a poignant throwback from that show to Neil Peart's Ghost Rider, a "chickenwire" gig, and moments of appreciation, all in the context of this week's song of the week: Time Stand Still by Rush. Question of the week: Are you excited about Sweden?Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →A Tiny Lengthening of Light
Jun 300:50:57Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the lyrics of John K. Samson, the story of Jonah and the whale, and new music by Love Spells, all in the context of this week's Question of the Week: What is life trying to teach you? Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Life Lessons From A Premier League Title
May 2700:55:56Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host - still basking in that championship glow - offers life lessons inspired by Arsenal's first Premier League title win in 22 years, and waxes semi-eloquent about starting over, building foundations, making bold moves, and trusting the process, along with new music by THEATRE.Question of the week: What do you love most right now?We're now on Substack! Join us at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Eternal Optimism of Youth
May 2000:52:03Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host reflects on optimism after attending a wedding, and waxes semi-eloquent about life feeling like a network sign-off video, visiting the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, war art, the legend of Bonnie & Clyde, and new music by Parker Barrow.Questions of the week: How do you start a band? And what do you know about the music business now that you wish you knew 15 years ago?We're now on Substack! Join us at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Intuitive Genius?
May 1300:45:22Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host - hungry and without caffeine - tells the story of a fun but challenging gig, and waxes semi-eloquent about dueling pianists, the foundational value of jamming with other musicians, memories of a Russian dancer in Berlin, and new music by Europe and The Last Dinner Party. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →We Need The Real You
May 600:36:58Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host considers a poignant question about showing up in the world, and waxes semi-eloquent about discouraging gigs, authenticity in an increasingly fake world, how vulnerability allows vulnerability, and creating art as an act of service, all in the context of Mitch Allen's new single, Songs For No One.Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Cross-Check Directly To The Bladder
Apr 2900:43:16Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host delivers the poignant, profound, harrowing story of being stuck in a car and desperately needing to use the bathroom, and waxes semi-eloquent about a fantastic Burning Witches show in Toronto, Laura Guldemond's voice, delayed onset exhaustion, and the deeply affecting music of emerging Canadian icon Waylon Napadogan. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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