Semi-Eloquent With John Huff

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!

Dopamine Slot Machine 09/17/2025

Dopamine Slot Machine This week, your humble host contemplates exiting the digital world, and waxes semi-eloquent about his struggles with phone addiction, doom scrolling, toxic social media, AI, and plugging back into real reality by seeing The Darkness in Toronto. Follow the show at . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/38247740

On Suffering And The Book Of Job 09/10/2025

On Suffering And The Book Of Job On this week's episode, your humble host presents the "Semi-Eloquent" translation of the Biblical story of Job - the honest, wealthy man who becomes the tragic pawn in a weird bet between God and Satan - and waxes semi-eloquent about suffering as a call to surrender in the context of a difficult year. Follow the show at . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/38150610

H.O.P.E. 09/04/2025

H.O.P.E. On this short episode, your humble host shares The H.O.P.E. Technique, and waxes semi-eloquent about starting the day with intention, self-regulation, making optimism your foundation, and new music by Kathleen Edwards. Follow the show at . Links: /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/38081050

Martin Luther And Me 08/27/2025

Martin Luther And Me On this week's episode, your humble host uncovers a connection to Protestant reformer Martin Luther, and waxes semi-eloquent about purgatory, indulgences, and Luther's unexpected revolution - and how all of that ties to a glitter-glazed gig in a gorgeous medieval city in Germany. Follow the show at . Find us on and . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/37973405

I Have Sinned 08/20/2025

I Have Sinned On this week's episode, your humble host confesses to committing a musical cardinal sin, and waxes semi-eloquent about how the universe can sometimes deliver profound micro lessons - in this case, lessons about being patient and having faith that things will work out okay - that you can apply to macro life. Also, it's the return of music recommendations, this week featuring LA prog metal band Wings Of Steel! Follow the show at . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/37884355

Introducing ... Semi-Eloquent! 08/13/2025

Introducing ... Semi-Eloquent! Not a new podcast - a renewed energy. On this week's episode, your humble host formally introduces Semi-Eloquent, and waxes semi-eloquent about the origins of the rebrand, how his life falling apart last year both delayed and inspired the new direction, and why it's important to not royally screw up the transition phase of major change. Follow the show at . /episode/index/show/johnhuffpodcast/id/37787170

Episode #231: What's Good Right Now? 07/09/2025

Episode #231: What's Good Right Now? On Episode #231, your humble host contemplates gratitude in the context of Ozzy's farewell, and waxes semi-eloquent about good health (and how easy it is to take it for granted), the Back To The Beginning concert, appreciating the little things, and whether Black Sabbath has the best band name in rock and roll history. 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/37343020

Episode #230: Down But Not Out 07/02/2025

Episode #230: Down But Not Out On Episode #230, your humble host withstands another round of back pain to wax semi-eloquent about ... well, back pain, plus reassessing priorities, dealing with difficult situations (i.e. break-ups) through surrender, letting go of what you can't change, and holiday pancakes. 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/37245105

Episode #229: It Gets Better 06/25/2025

Episode #229: It Gets Better On Episode #229, your humble host is triggered by Kathleen Edwards into a reflection on the past year, and waxes semi-eloquent about the phases of coping with a break-up, facing rather than avoiding feelings, and diving deep into the hard rock masterclass that is the music of Dirty Looks. 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/37143385

Episode #228: Cyrano For President 06/18/2025

Episode #228: Cyrano For President On Episode #228, your humble host shares an unnerving joke by Echo, and waxes semi-eloquent about the balcony scene in Cyrano de Bergerac, President's debut at Download Festival, marketing the Beatles, and shutting your proverbial mouth about other people's art. 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/37049925

Episode #227: The Curious Case Of Sleep Token 06/11/2025

Episode #227: The Curious Case Of Sleep Token On Episode #227, your humble host gives some back to the music lovers, and waxes semi-eloquent about controversial buzz band Sleep Token, President, Ghost, hip singing, and his theory on why anonymous masked bands are so hot right now. 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/36947320

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

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