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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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How To Be Less Cynical
1w ago00:52:27Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host contemplates cynicism, and waxes semi-eloquent about how cynicism keeps people stuck in life, Greek dog philosophers, how to take responsibility and shift to a more positive focus, and new music by Röxxi Red. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com. Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Oh Tranquility!
2w ago00:48:01Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host basks in the glow of a cottage weekend, and waxes semi-eloquent about the tranquility of birdsong, 'reaction' videos, Christian rock from the 1980s, and new music by Shout and DYYA.Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com.Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast 2026 playlist here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Earth School
3w ago00:47:15Tap to summarizeOn this week's episode, your humble host contemplates the idea that we choose the circumstances of our lives before we are born, and waxes semi-eloquent about our Earthly curriculum, finding purpose through facing challenges, what all of that has to do with Dolly Parton and Motley Crue, and new music by Vern Daysel and the Burning Breeze. Join us on Substack at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com.Listen to the Referenced on the Podcast playlist here.The mug contest continues! Write a review (preferably a positive one), screenshot it, and send it to me to be entered in the draw! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Digital Pollyanna
4w 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
Jun 2400:52:08Tap 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
Jun 1700:54:03Tap 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
Jun 1000:48:45Tap 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.
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