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!
On Episode #97, your humble host resurrects the show, and waxes semi-eloquent about putting good things into the world; his memories of and favourite songs by Joan Jett, Poison, Def Leppard, and Motl…
On Episode #96, your humble host brings the curtain down on the John Huff Podcast, and waxes semi-eloquent about the Lawrence Welk Show, creative courage, letting go, focusing your energy, and traini…
On Episode #95, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about household repair, low moods, the power of small momentums, raising your vibration, resistance, future podcast directions, and new music by P…
Singer/songwriter Kay Howl has undergone a personal and professional transformation over the past few years. She joins your humble host to talk about being authentically who you are, break-ups, embra…
On Episode #93, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about being a creative conduit, delivering what’s in you, watching live concerts on YouTube (pre-smartphone), and new music from Ghost and Ty Tabo…
On Episode #92, your humble host reveals his 2021 Song Of The Year and Retro Song Of The Year, and waxes semi-eloquent about consistent effort over time, creative evolution, a gig in a strange venue,…
On Episode #91, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the What Drives Us documentary, van touring, attending a Bahamas/Ariel Posen show, and the new album by Volbeat.
Oh, and stubbing toes.
Foll…
On Episode #90, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about ‘80s metal famine relief supergroup Hear ‘n Aid, online guitar demos (featuring Frank Hannon of Tesla), mastery in strange places, and the n…
On Episode #89, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about phone addiction, social media, Jerry Cantrell’s new solo album, and a brilliant online performance by The War On Drugs.
Oh, and bikini pics.
…On Episode #88, your humble host presents a superficial history of the Berlin Wall, including an account of Bruce Springsteen's East Berlin performance in 1988 – an event that some say helped bring t…
On Episode #87, your humble host answers more listener questions about the practicalities of touring in Europe, and waxes semi-eloquent about possibility, making it happen, laundry, and the new album…
On Episode #86, your humble host answers listener questions about his recent tour with Sarah Smith, and waxes semi-eloquent about road life, being a musician, Europe, and the new album by The War On …
On Episode #85, your humble host offers a superficial history of disco culture, the "Disco sucks!" backlash, and the ill-fated Disco Demolition Night promotion, when rock fans ran amok at Comiskey Pa…
On Episode #84, your humble host offers a superficial history of the 1960s counterculture movement and the notorious Altamont Free Concert - a peace and love festival that descended into chaos and mu…
On Episode #83, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about a beautiful compliment; the influence of Charlie Watts; the New Wave phenomenon; The Cars; and new music from Tesla, LA Guns, and Grinder Bl…
On Episode #82, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about whether glam metal died in 1993 or sooner, unplugged albums, the road, and German pronunciation.
Oh, and when Tesla made his skeleton fly ou…
On Episode #81, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about new music from Samantha Fish, Grinder Blues, Jackyl, t-shirts, and the Wok With Yan cooking show.
Oh, and Steven Tyler's skinny pants.
Foll…
On Episode #80, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about remembering the wrong Elvis, the 1968 Elvis Comeback Special, returning from hiatus, and the passing of guitarist Jeff Labar.
Oh, and Sh-Boo…
On Episode #79, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Olivia Rodrigo, and announces a hiatus.
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On Episode #78, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about advice he received from Jerry Gaskill of King's X; the psychology of overthinking; Billy Connolly; and new music from Flotsam & Jetsam, Yone…