Podcast
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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Intuitive Genius?
1w ago00:45:22Tap 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
2w ago00:36:58Tap 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
3w ago00:43:16Tap 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.
Transcribe →I Walked Up Two Flights Of Stairs
4w ago00:46:27Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host celebrates simple pleasures like being able to walk up the stairs, and waxes semi-eloquent about his history with back spasms, memories of Niagara Falls, Puscifer drummer Gunnar Olsen, and new music by Rowena Wise.Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Lighter Fare
Apr 1500:45:40Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host attempts to keep it light, and waxes semi-eloquent about new music by Kurt Vile, bleeding for your passions, a thoroughly exciting summer gig, and the Ill-Advised by Bill Nighy podcast. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →We Need To Talk About Men's Mental Health
Apr 101:08:04Tap to summarizeThis is a heavy but extremely important episode about men's mental health - a topic that demands more attention and more discussion because an alarming number of middle-aged men are struggling in silence and ultimately choosing to take their own lives. This week I'm talking about some of the risk factors and some of the facts, and opening up about my own experience of depression and anxiety, with some insight on the things and people who have helped me positively manage my mental health along the way. If you are suffering and are considering hurting yourself, please call the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 in Canada and the USA. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Follow Your Excitement (Advice From An Alien)
Mar 2500:43:46Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host considers the channeled advice of an alien entity called Bashar, and waxes semi-eloquent about following your excitement as a means of rediscovering passion, finding direction, and dealing with life changes.Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Eucatastrophe
Mar 1800:27:50Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host both defines and experiences a eucatastrophe - fundamentally a sudden and unexpected rescue - and waxes semi-eloquent about new music by Klimt 1918, surrendering control, and cultivating a faith that life has a way of working out in the end. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Quit Something
Mar 1100:40:41Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host extols the virtues of quitting as illustrated by the story of his boutique music publicity agency, and waxes semi-eloquent about letting go of what doesn't serve you, understanding why you can't quit what you know you should quit (hint: it's fear), and the ways in which quitting something can free up time and energy to pursue what you really want to do. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. FacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →What Are You Spending On Your 'Somedays?'
Mar 400:58:16Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host considers a few challenging but ultimately motivational quotes, and waxes semi-eloquent about choosing to spend your time and energy the way you want to spend it, the danger of waiting for 'someday,' having the courage to change what doesn't fulfill you, and new music by Soda Blonde. It's a well-intentioned - and well-timed - kick in the butt for those who need it!Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. FacebookInstagram Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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