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 #226: The Fundamental You 06/04/2025

Episode #226: The Fundamental You On Episode #226, your humble host reads from his elementary school report cards, and waxes semi-eloquent about how your true essence - the fundamental you - has been there from the very beginning (but may have been lost along the way). 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/36843610

Episode #225: Five Years After The Flood 05/28/2025

Episode #225: Five Years After The Flood On Episode #225, your humble host reflects on his experience of anxiety in 2020, and waxes semi-eloquent about surrender, learning to cope, and how things can and do get better in time. He also offers insider information on male fashion, plus hot tips for dudes on dating apps. 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/36740920

Episode #224: Johannes Does Berlin (Part 2) 05/21/2025

Episode #224: Johannes Does Berlin (Part 2) On Episode #224, your humble host presents part two of his whirlwind solo trip to Berlin, and waxes semi-eloquent about Rembrandt's Woman In A Doorway, meeting Ghost transport drivers, premium concert tickets, etiquette in the seated section of an arena gig, and - WITH SPOILERS - the fabulous Skeletour stop at Uber Arena. Oh, he also welcomes a very special guest to the podcast! 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/36651055

Episode #223: Johannes Does Berlin (Part 1) 05/14/2025

Episode #223: Johannes Does Berlin (Part 1) On Episode #223, your humble host recounts the first part of his whirlwind solo trip to Berlin, and waxes semi-eloquent about arguing with ChatGPT, hotel selection, how travel allows you to be a different version of yourself, and visiting historical sites including the Reichstag, the Berlin Wall, the Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and the site of the Führerbunker. 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/36558370

Episode #222: You're Gonna Die 04/30/2025

Episode #222: You're Gonna Die On Episode #222, your humble host contemplates the inevitability of death in the context of Ghost's new album Skeleta, and waxes semi-eloquent about doing things that bring you joy, sharing that energy with the world, and Tobias Forging a new path. 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/36366660

Episode #221: Unzipping In Berlin 04/23/2025

Episode #221: Unzipping In Berlin On Episode #221, your humble host shares further memories of Berlin as he prepares to return to the city, and waxes semi-eloquent about the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate, solo travel as a step into single life, and the choice we have to embrace or resist our circumstances. 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/36272880

Episode #220: Depression In Real Time 04/16/2025

Episode #220: Depression In Real Time On Episode #220, your humble host tells stories about being in Berlin ahead of a potential return to the city, and waxes semi-eloquent about tour characters, road sickness, and new music by Ghost -- all of which leads to a discussion of action as an antidote to depression, self-talk, and the courage it takes to face low moods. 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/36182605

Episode #219: Why You Can't Focus (And What To Do About It) 04/09/2025

Episode #219: Why You Can't Focus (And What To Do About It) On Episode #219, your humble host celebrates the sixth anniversary of the podcast, and waxes semi-eloquent about the reasons why it can be hard to focus on a project, identifying and facing fear, getting real about motivation, and launching wobbly. He also offers a lament for Frank the cat. 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/36060595

Episode #218: Inspiration, Manifestation, & An Old Fashioned 04/02/2025

Episode #218: Inspiration, Manifestation, & An Old Fashioned On Episode #218, your humble host answers listener questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about who he's proud of this week, doing the work to be great, using his story as inspiration, manifestation, moving to Europe, and his favourite cocktail. 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/35970580

Episode #217: Don't Forget You're An Alien 03/26/2025

Episode #217: Don't Forget You're An Alien On Episode #217, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about directing your energy toward what you want, spiritual approaches to chaos in the world (with help from Jim Fortin and Krishna Das), negativity bias, positive possible futures, and being an alien. Follow the show at . Follow Jim Fortin at . Follow Krishna Das at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/35863390

Episode #216: In Lieu Of A Political Rant 03/19/2025

Episode #216: In Lieu Of A Political Rant On Episode #216, your humble host confesses to getting caught up in political anger, and waxes semi-eloquent about ditching an episode, coming back to the spiritual centre, lessons from Ram Dass, and walking the fine line between being informed and being consumed in chaotic times. 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/35767415

Episode #215: There's A World Out There 03/12/2025

Episode #215: There's A World Out There On Episode #215, your humble host recounts a Caribbean cruise with the great Kay Howl, and waxes semi-eloquent about dog parades, choosing your words carefully, the inspiration of talented people, What We Do In The Shadows, embracing a world of opportunity, and new music by Ghost. 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/35647620

Episode #214: Forties 02/26/2025

Episode #214: Forties On Episode #214, your humble host reflects on his forties, and waxes semi-eloquent about letting go of old identities, his unexpected music career, painful lessons in detachment, self-doubt, synchronicity, surrender, ego collapse, and how your forties can be the best and most consequential decade of your life. 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/35432680

Episode #213: Microdose Hope 02/19/2025

Episode #213: Microdose Hope On Episode #213, your humble host contemplates small reasons to be hopeful, and waxes semi-eloquent about his first solo Valentine's Day in 30 years, a furnace breakdown, practicing gratitude, the Gettysburg Address, and Later Daters. Follow the show at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of sounbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/35343730

Episode #212: Shake It Off 02/12/2025

Episode #212: Shake It Off On Episode #211, your humble host tells the tale of two very different gigs, and waxes semi-eloquent about the single guy continuum, Tofurky, bouncing back from tough situations, a wonderful example of self-confidence, and new music by Burn Unders. 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/35250495

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

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