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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!

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Episode #105: Love On The Rocks

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/08/10

On Episode #105, your humble host contemplates songs called Love On The Rocks, and waxes semi-eloquent about artists including Julie London, Neil Diamond, Harlequin, The Darkness, Adam Baldwin, and others. Oh, and Spotify as a tastemaker. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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Episode #104: Feedback!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/08/03

On Episode #104, your humble host responds to listener feedback, and waxes semi-eloquent about artifice in punk music, curating art, and artists including Naked Eyes, Men At Work, Billy Joel, Bon Jovi, Christopher Cross, Alan Parsons, Billy Ocean, The Cars, and Michael Bloodgood. Oh, and how roller skating popularized goth as a form of protest. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. *Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of

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56:54

Episode #103: Riot! At The Ballet

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2022/07/27

On Episode #103, your humble host presents a superficial history of the notorious premiere of The Rite of Spring, when Parisian ballet lovers rioted over Igor Stravinsky’s unusual score and Vaslav Nijinsky’s bizarre choreography in 1913. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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Episode #102: The Question, Jerk!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/07/20

On Episode #102, your humble host answers listener questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about tennis, making a podcast, transcendent concert moments, bass players, and Christine McVie. Oh, and the extraordinary presence of Steffi Graf. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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58:15

Episode #101: Pop Goes The Podcast

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/07/13

On Episode #101, your humble host highlights some of his favourite ‘80s pop songs, and waxes semi-eloquent about artists including Martika, Phil Collins, Steve Perry, Tears For Fears, John Waite, and U2. Oh, and Hulk Hogan. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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57:31

Episode #100: Goth Will Tear Us Apart

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/07/06

On Episode #100, your humble host makes an announcement about the show, and presents a superficial history of goth music, from its literary underpinnings to its emergence from the British post-punk scene through bands including Siouxsie And The Banshees, Joy Division, and others. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. Support the show on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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Episode #99: Diving In With Carly Thomas

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/06/29

Carly Thomas is a gifted and accomplished singer/songwriter who recently released her new album Behind The Ficus. She joins your humble host to reminisce about performing together, and talk about songwriting, where art comes from, hanging in when you feel like quitting, and the peculiar magic that happens when you start to believe in your own vision. Oh, and how cats can destroy a recording session. Follow Carly at https://carlythomas.com Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com. * Door close

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54:27

Episode #98: The Scramble

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/06/22

On Episode #98, your humble host scrambles together a program after tech problems destroyed the interview that was recorded for this week, and waxes semi-eloquent about Amsterdam, Easter eggs in lyrics, the Horseshoe Tavern, the Stadium Tour, and new music from Ty Tabor and Jacquie Neville. Oh, and falling off a cliff. * Sounds effects courtesy of soundbible.com (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0): Small Crowd Applause by Yannick Lemieux, and Door Close by Caroline Ford.

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59:35

Episode #97: Like Motley Crue

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/06/15

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 Motley Crue; and concert bingo. Oh, and scrambled television. *Sound effects courtesy of soundbible.com (Creative Commons Attribution 3.0):Rocket Sound (Dobroride), Click Button 2 (Mike Koenig), Footsteps (Mike Koenig), Click 2 (Sebastian), Frogs (Lisa Redfern), Walking On Gravel (Caroline Ford), Door Close

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Episode #96: Fin

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/02/22

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 training wheels. Oh, and the “rural purge.” With eternal thanks to all who listened.

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Episode #95: Fix Your Door Handle!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/02/15

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 Peace And The Chaos. Oh, and the exquisite pleasure of removing a pair of skates. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. * Door Close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtest of soundbible.com. Creative Commons Attribution 3.0.

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Episode #94: Rising From The Ashes With Kay Howl

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2022/02/08

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, embracing the darkness, using pain as creative fuel, holding on, letting go, synchronicity, cruise ships, touring, and her fabulous album Pink Trees. Oh, and the mystery of islands. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com. * Door Close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons

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Episode #93: Coming In Off The Bench

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2022/02/01

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 Tabor. Oh, and how his head sucks. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #92: Song Of The Year!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/12/14

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, and vintage arcades. Oh, and toxic cocktails. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #91: The Hope That Remains

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/12/07

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. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #90: Devil Horns For Africa

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/12/01

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 new album by Robert Plant and Alison Krauss. Oh, and Dee Snider’s infamous appearance before US Congress. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #89: Put The Phone Down!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/11/23

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. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #88: The Boss And The Berlin Wall

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/11/16

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 the wall down. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #87: More Questions Answered!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/11/09

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 by Crazy Lixx. Oh, and psychedelic bathrooms. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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Episode #86: Your Questions Answered!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/11/02

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 Drugs. Oh, and some fun new German words.

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