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 #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

Episode #181: The Power Of Maybe 02/21/2024

Episode #181: The Power Of Maybe When was the last time you said "maybe" to something you might otherwise have dismissed without thought? How much of your thinking is driven by defensiveness or cynicism? And how does it really feel inside when you react to things based on that thinking? Talking about the power and openness of saying "maybe" – plus new music by Kittie – on Episode #181! Follow the show and find merch at . Suppot on Patreon at . * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0. /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/30003403

Episode #180: Touching The Electric With Carly Thomas 02/14/2024

Episode #180: Touching The Electric With Carly Thomas The morning after a crushing Super Bowl loss, singer/songwriter and 49ers fan Carly Thomas returns to the program to talk about about football, her songwriting process, self-doubt, living in Nashville, movie and television theme music, and touching the electric - that special, heightened place of artistic bliss. Follow Carly at . 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/29947208

Episode #179: Dealing With Disappointment 02/07/2024

Episode #179: Dealing With Disappointment How do we react constructively when opportunity doesn’t knock? What can we learn about ourselves from life’s inevitable disappointments? And how can we use those disappointments as a catalyst for self-awareness, self-improvement, improved thinking, and moving forward? All that, plus new music by The Warning, on Episode #179! Follow the show a . 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/29834573

Episode #178: Be Ready For Your Moment 01/31/2024

Episode #178: Be Ready For Your Moment Why is this your humble host’s favourite time of the year in football? (Hint: it’s not why you think.) And what inspiring lessons can we learn about seizing opportunity from the NFL, “Mr. Irrelevant” Brock Purdy, and even the music of Still Corners? Find out on Episode #178! 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/29719423

Episode #177: Go Flagellate Yourself (Or Why Are You Suffering?) 01/24/2024

Episode #177: Go Flagellate Yourself (Or Why Are You Suffering?) 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 it is, where it comes from, what it can teach us, and, ultimately, what to do about it. All that – plus new music by Striker – on Episode #177! 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/29621093

Episode #176: Practical Optimism (The Tao Of Mike Damone) 01/16/2024

Episode #176: Practical Optimism (The Tao Of Mike Damone) 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 and non-attachment during a snowy gig on Friday night? All that and more on Episode #176! 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/29512468

Episode #175: The Tao Of Haircuts 01/10/2024

Episode #175: The Tao Of Haircuts 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 Thief. Follow the show at . Support on Patreon at . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/29408073

Episode #174: Slowly And Painfully (An Encouragement for 2024) 01/03/2024

Episode #174: Slowly And Painfully (An Encouragement for 2024) 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. 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/29319168

Episode #173: Song Of The Year 2023! 12/20/2023

Episode #173: Song Of The Year 2023! 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 War 2, and what makes a podcast great. 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/29156248

Episode #172: What Is Life Asking Of You? 12/13/2023

Episode #172: What Is Life Asking Of You? 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 amorous dogs. 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/29044573

Episode #171: KISS! 12/06/2023

Episode #171: KISS! 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 song. 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/28936198

Episode #170: Bring On The Deadpool 11/29/2023

Episode #170: Bring On The Deadpool 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 nights at Jumbo Video. 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/28835278

Episode #169: Tour Highs, A.I., & The Witness 11/22/2023

Episode #169: Tour Highs, A.I., & The Witness 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 reunions, and the separate “I.” 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/28744633

Episode #168: Do Fulfilling Stuff 11/15/2023

Episode #168: Do Fulfilling Stuff 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 activities that leave you exhausted and smiling. 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/28638468

Episode #167: A Diatribe About Christmas Music 11/08/2023

Episode #167: A Diatribe About Christmas Music 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 and Mick Mars, and The Sunday Night Army Podcast. 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/28548101

Episode #166 - Decluttered (And It Feels So Good) 11/01/2023

Episode #166 - Decluttered (And It Feels So Good) 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 your drum set-up. He also discusses the true meaning of All Saints’ Day, and offers a lament for the late Richard Moll. 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/28481522

Episode #165: Life Is A Crucible 10/25/2023

Episode #165: Life Is A Crucible 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 self-concept. Then he gushes about the music of Future Islands. 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/28414883

Episode #164: Imposter! 10/18/2023

Episode #164: Imposter! 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 create a more fulfilling life. 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/28350608

Episode #163: An Antidote To Churning 10/11/2023

Episode #163: An Antidote To Churning 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 drumming style? 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/28283237

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