Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

Do you spend your energy verbally whipping yourself? Are you plagued by a critical voice that runs in your head? This week, your humble host resists his personal critic to explore self-flagellation –…

What spiritual truth can we borrow from Mike Damone in Fast Times At Ridgemont High? Why does your humble host owe the drumming world an apology? And what did he learn (and practice) about optimism a…

On Episode #175, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about cutting his hair, ego identity, attachment, the Long Night Of The Follicle, Ram Dass, “somebody” training, and new music by The Pineapple T…

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.  

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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…

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 …

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 …

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 ni…

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 …

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 ac…

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 an…

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 …

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 s…

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 creat…

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 d…

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…

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…

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 an…

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, a…

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 …