The John Huff Podcast

Cool talk. Warm cockles. Join your humble host for (mostly) positive and uplifting chats about music, history, personal development, spirituality, road stories, and what happened yesterday. Hey, good things happen when you put yourself out there!

Episode #211: Weakened State 02/05/2025

Episode #211: Weakened State On Episode #211, your humble host confesses to feeling unsteady, and waxes semi-eloquent about dealing with tough emotions in a productive way, winter driving, Stoicism, and, as ever, the Tao of Mike Damone. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/35157495

Episode #210: Death And Space Suits 01/29/2025

Episode #210: Death And Space Suits On Episode #210, your humble host contemplates his father’s passing, and waxes semi-eloquent about processing grief in a group, true legacy, and Ram Dass’s ideas about death and space suits. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/35055835

Episode #209: Reckless Abandon & Sheer Defiance 01/22/2025

Episode #209: Reckless Abandon & Sheer Defiance On Episode #209, your humble host offers advice on maintaining mental health in difficult times, and waxes semi-eloquent about David Lee Roth, Dokken, the power of music, the Reichstag fire, giving what’s in you to give, and raising your personal game. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34951500

Episode #208: When Bad Things Happen To Good People 01/15/2025

Episode #208: When Bad Things Happen To Good People On Episode #208, your humble host faces the question of why bad things happen to good people, and waxes semi-eloquent about the Los Angeles wildfires, reconciling spirituality with suffering, looking back before moving forward, and alternative definitions of success. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34861975

Episode #207: The Time Of Figs?! 01/08/2025

Episode #207: The Time Of Figs?! On Episode #207, your humble host borrows wisdom from a Louis CK bit about Jesus and a fig tree, and waxes semi-eloquent about divine timing, having faith when things don’t work out, consciously entering the dating scene, and new music by The Darkness. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34769000

Episode #206: Don't Forget The Magic (An Encouragement For 2025) 01/01/2025

Episode #206: Don't Forget The Magic (An Encouragement For 2025) On Episode #206, your humble host rings in the new year by reading a poem about watermelon, and waxes semi-eloquent about surrendering to the magic of life, stepping out of fear, and approaching 2025 with openness and optimism. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34674495

Episode #205: Slowly And Painfully (A Reflection On 2024) 12/18/2024

Episode #205: Slowly And Painfully (A Reflection On 2024) On the last episode of 2024, your humble host reflects on the first epsiode of 2024 in light of his recent life changes, and waxes semi-eloquent about working from ego, surrendering to circumstance, and having nerves the strength of 20-pound test fishing line. Oh, he also reveals his 2024 Song Of The Year. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34496820

Episode #204: With A Little Help From My Friends 12/04/2024

Episode #204: With A Little Help From My Friends On Episode #204, your humble host pays tribute to the friends who have helped him through some recent troubles, and waxes semi-eloquent about songs about friendship, sharing difficult news, good isolation vs. dangerous isolation, and socializing as an antidote to depression and anxiety. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/34218990

Episode #203: When Life Falls Apart 11/06/2024

Episode #203: When Life Falls Apart On Episode #203, your humble host shares some life news, and waxes semi-eloquent about conscious uncoupling, surrending to circumstances, building a new life, and having faith in the way things are. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/33812107

Episode #202: Caught In Time With Adam Stanley 09/04/2024

Episode #202: Caught In Time With Adam Stanley On Episode #202, your humble host sits down with Adam Stanley – drummer for the popular rock band Breed 77 and host of the Caught In Time Podcast. Adam grew up in South Africa before moving to England to chase his musical dreams. Join us for a poignant chat about taking chances, seizing opportunities, rising to challenges, and launching a podcast that documents the thriving rock music scene that grew from the ashes of South African apartheid. Follow Adam: Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/32866632

Episode #201: Doing Things Your Way With Skye Wallace 08/21/2024

Episode #201: Doing Things Your Way With Skye Wallace On Episode #201, your humble host sits down with Toronto-based artist Skye Wallace to talk about music, managing mental health, writing and recording with Hawksley Workman, playing in Europe, the Weakerthans, and how the best thing you can ever be is yourself. Follow Skye at . Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/32659922

Episode #200: Forward Momentum 07/24/2024

Episode #200: Forward Momentum On Episode #200, your humble host reflects on playing a Pride celebration, and waxes semi-eloquent about how the gig symbolizes both musical and personal growth, the Indigo Girls documentary It’s Only Life After All, new music by Rosalie James, krautrock, and the motorik beat. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/32264767

Episode #199: Not Dying Is Good 07/17/2024

Episode #199: Not Dying Is Good On Episode #199, your humble host considers the good over the bad, and waxes semi-eloquent about not dying in a very dangerous traffic incident, playing great gigs with great people, conquering Whipping Post, and exciting news from Galactic Cowboys. Oh, and above all else, holding on to hope. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/32171947

Episode #198: In Praise Of ... Nickelback?! 07/10/2024

Episode #198: In Praise Of ... Nickelback?! On Episode #198, your humble host digs into three music documentaries – Hate To Love: Nickelback, Let There Be Drums, and Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now – and waxes semi-eloquent about recognizing the good old days, paying your dues, acclimatizing to fame, and rekindling inspiration. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/32068537

Episode #197: I Need A Break 06/12/2024

Episode #197: I Need A Break On Episode #197, your humble host announces – after a solid two-year stretch that includes 100 published episodes – a brief vacation from the podcast, and waxes semi-eloquent about creative blocks, the importance of taking breaks, getting quiet, listening to and trusting your intuition, and new music by Rowena Wise. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at Listen to the playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31702012

Episode #196: The Game You Choose To Play With Kay Howl 06/05/2024

Episode #196: The Game You Choose To Play With Kay Howl On Episode #196, your humble host welcomes – from somewhere off the coast of Greece – podcast favourite Kay Howl for an impromptu chat about the highs and lows of performing on cruise ships, library felons, social media influencers, shoilets, resilience, faith, and choosing what to focus on in a world of superficial distractions. Follow Kay on . Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the podcast playlist . * Sound effects: Door Close by Caroline Ford, Crisp Ocean Waves by Mike Koenig, Flock Of Seagulls by Daniel Simion, and Foghorn by Daniel Simon courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31608237

Episode #195: Struggle Guilt 05/29/2024

Episode #195: Struggle Guilt Why do we cling to the myth that creating art should be a struggle? Why do we feel guilty for wanting more in life? How much of what we desire is ego and how much is our higher self leading us on the path to our greatest potential and contribution? On Episode #195, your humble host tackles these important questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about his past life as a fiction writer, Douglas Coupland’s Life After God, living in Japan, and being in flow. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31506307

Episode #194: Following Your Heart (The Tao Of God's Naked Butt) 05/22/2024

Episode #194: Following Your Heart (The Tao Of God's Naked Butt) This week, your humble host reflects on a Ram Dass quote about expressing divinity through art, and waxes semi-eloquent about visiting Vatican City, Michelangelo’s genius, trusting your artistic instincts, and being a podcasting Mother Teresa. All that, plus very relevant new music by Nada Surf, on Episode #194! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31410987

Episode #193: The Latte And The Tea Party 05/15/2024

Episode #193: The Latte And The Tea Party This week, your humble host shares a disappointing coffee story, and waxes semi-eloquent about performing at the 24-hour Drum Marathon with Jeff Burrows of The Tea Party, learning from pro players, and finding your tribe. All that, plus new music by spiderblush, on Episode #193! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the Spotify playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31291362

Episode #192: Can The Leafs Lose To Someone Else, Please? 05/08/2024

Episode #192: Can The Leafs Lose To Someone Else, Please? On Episode #192, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Toronto vs. Boston as a Canadiens fan, sports fandom and personal growth, Anglo-French history, a sight of intense revulsion in Amsterdam, lessons from trees, and new music by Petey and Unto Others. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the Spotify playlist . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31179697

Episode #191: Heya Kelowna! 05/01/2024

Episode #191: Heya Kelowna! On Episode #191, your humble host digs deeper into the infamous Kelowna gig with Carly Thomas, and waxes semi-eloquent about train life, picking up your artist as a side player, managing rough gigs, mountain runaway lanes, living in the present, and new music by Sebastian Bach. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Listen to the Spotify playlist . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/31057043

Episode #190: Gretchen Goes To Toronto 04/24/2024

Episode #190: Gretchen Goes To Toronto Why is your humble host’s voice ravaged on this week’s episode? What does it have to do with attending the First Church Of Rock And Roll – aka a King’s X show – in Toronto? What’s the true value of participating in a battle of the bands? And how does it feel to have a five-lane highway all to yourself? All of that, plus new music by Avalon Stone and Freeze The Fall, on Episode #190! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . Check out the Spotify playlist at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30953863

Episode #189: Hey Pinko! 04/17/2024

Episode #189: Hey Pinko! What would your humble host do if he won a lot of money? Which footballer inspires his answer to that question? What’s wrong with Hollywood? And what was the Battle Of The Eclipse anyway? All of that – plus another controversial food take and new music by Invasion – on Episode #189! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30851548

Episode #188: Fifth Anniversary Q&A (The Tao of Pineapple On Pizza) 04/10/2024

Episode #188: Fifth Anniversary Q&A (The Tao of Pineapple On Pizza) On the fifth anniversay episode of the podcast, your humble host answers listener questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about the hard parts of running a podcast, having no hands, the pros and cons of starting a band, being Ringo, and yes, pineapple on pizza. All that, plus new music by Issa, on Episode #188! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com Record scratch sound effect courtesy of Pixabay. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30757063

Episode #187: It All Comes Out At The Four-Way Stop 04/03/2024

Episode #187: It All Comes Out At The Four-Way Stop What did your humble host recently learn about himself at a four-way stop? How does the information you consume affect your mood? And what’s it like sleeping with an elephant? All that, plus new music by Hitsujibungaku and Everlet, on Episode #187! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30653293

Episode #186: A Short One About Inspiration 03/27/2024

Episode #186: A Short One About Inspiration How much of your creative block is about not owning your true inspiration? How does that play into the trajectory of this podcast? And how did a failed episode spark an exploration into self-doubt, self-consciousness, and honouring your own intuition? All of that - plus new music by Boudicca - on Episode #186! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30566673

Episode #185: A Texas Steakhouse In Germany?! 03/20/2024

Episode #185: A Texas Steakhouse In Germany?! This week on the program, your humble host takes a trip down tour memory lane, musing about Pangea, MapQuest, GPS voiceovers, and the rougher realities of life on the road en route to a memorable gig in Leer, Germany. All that, plus new music by Slowwves, on Episode #185! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30449833

Episode #184: I Went To A Speakeasy 03/13/2024

Episode #184: I Went To A Speakeasy Last weekend, your humble host went to a modern speakeasy, which inspired a superficial history of old school speakeasies, Prohibition, cocktails, the temperance movement, rum runners … and opening for The Temperance Movement at Rum Runners. All that, plus new music by Newport Electric, on Episode #184! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative commons attribution 3.0. Radio static sound effect courtesy of pixabay.com. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30343193

Episode #183: Advice From Satan 03/06/2024

Episode #183: Advice From Satan What can we learn about optimism from Satan in Paradise Lost? How did a sneeze inspire this episode? And should William Shakespeare get a writing credit on Hot For Teacher? All this – plus new music by Maggie Rogers and Nightbus – on Episode #183! Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0 /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30249783

Episode #182: Hanging On And Letting Go With Kay Howl 02/28/2024

Episode #182: Hanging On And Letting Go With Kay Howl Almost exactly two years ago, singer/songwriter and keyboardist extraordinaire Kay Howl appeared on the show in the midst of a difficult and painful life transformation. She returns this week to share what she has learned about sobriety, recovering from loss, letting go, her life on the seas as a “shiplebrity,” and being here now. Follow Kay on and . Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30109538

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