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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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42:54

Episode #85: That Night At Comiskey, 1979

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/09/14

On Episode #85, your humble host offers a superficial history of disco culture, the "Disco sucks!" backlash, and the ill-fated Disco Demolition Night promotion, when rock fans ran amok at Comiskey Park baseball stadium in Chicago in 1979. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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48:26

Episode #84: That Night At Altamont, 1969

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/09/07

On Episode #84, your humble host offers a superficial history of the 1960s counterculture movement and the notorious Altamont Free Concert - a peace and love festival that descended into chaos and murder as the Rolling Stones looked on in 1969. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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50:07

Episode #83: Don't Drown Your Daughter

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/08/31

On Episode #83, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about a beautiful compliment; the influence of Charlie Watts; the New Wave phenomenon; The Cars; and new music from Tesla, LA Guns, and Grinder Blues. Oh, and Phoebe Cates. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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44:36

Episode #82: When Glam Metal Died

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/08/24

On Episode #82, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about whether glam metal died in 1993 or sooner, unplugged albums, the road, and German pronunciation. Oh, and when Tesla made his skeleton fly out of his body. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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50:39

Episode #81: Speaking Of The Blues ....

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/08/17

On Episode #81, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about new music from Samantha Fish, Grinder Blues, Jackyl, t-shirts, and the Wok With Yan cooking show. Oh, and Steven Tyler's skinny pants. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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46:35

Episode #80: The Wrong Elvis

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/08/10

On Episode #80, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about remembering the wrong Elvis, the 1968 Elvis Comeback Special, returning from hiatus, and the passing of guitarist Jeff Labar. Oh, and Sh-Boom. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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23:33

Episode #79: Hiatusode

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/06/15

On Episode #79, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Olivia Rodrigo, and announces a hiatus. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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54:54

Episode #78: Advices, Overthinking, & Billy Connolly

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/06/08

On Episode #78, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about advice he received from Jerry Gaskill of King's X; the psychology of overthinking; Billy Connolly; and new music from Flotsam & Jetsam, Yoney, and Fresh Breath. Oh, and Donkey Kong stickers. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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50:26

Episode #77: Linda Lindas, Iron Maiden, & Chicken Wire

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/06/01

On Episode #77, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about LA buzz band The Linda Lindas, strange places he's played, and Iron Maiden's album Somewhere In Time. Oh, and chicken wire gigs. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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50:39

Episode #76: The Queen, The Hip, & Van Haglaroth

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/05/25

On Episode #76, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Victoria Day, coffee, Dave vs. Sammy, The Blindboy Podcast, and the new Tragically Hip EP Saskadelphia. Oh, and nine-cent royalty cheques. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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52:05

Episode #75: Let It Blow, Daddy-O!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/05/18

On Episode #75, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about celebrity social media encounters; Cherry Poppin' Daddies; his go-to karaoke song; a live U2 show from 1987; and new music from Gracefire, Jizzy Pearl, and Nestor. Oh, and the dangers of high kicks. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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46:21

Episode #74: The Best Medicine

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/05/11

On Episode #74, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Begin The Beguine, Mark Leyner, Night Court, Ted Lasso, and new music by Weezer and Liz Stringer. Oh, and ice fishing in May. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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50:01

Episode #73: Going Dutch

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/05/04

On Episode #73, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about getting vaccinated, doing laundry on the road, his Dutch heritage, a memorable gig in The Netherlands, Cheap Trick, and his favourite big band song. Oh, and knee-a-diddles. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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41:12

Episode #72: Year-Long Saturday

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/04/06

On Episode #72, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about following your pangs, Brandi Carlile, uncertainty as illustrated by the Easter story, Willie Nelson, and his favourite big band song. Oh, and the stars over Red Rocks. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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55:28

Episode #71: Grace Under Pressure

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/03/30

On Episode #71, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about the kids these days, suppressing anxiety, on-stage drum mishaps, his favourite Rush song, and the Whitehorse album Modern Love. Oh, and the power of pizza. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com.

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49:32

Episode #70: Bad Backs & Broken Teeth

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/03/23

On Episode #70, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about back injuries, grinding teeth, a remarkable Gregg Bissonette synchronicity, his favourite Rush song, and the new Kings Of Leon album When You See Yourself. Oh, and defending castles. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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56:30

Episode #69: Synchronicity

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/03/16

On Episode #69, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about an alarming iPhone incident, attention spans, synchronicity, new music from Crown Lands, and Serena Ryder’s album The Art Of Falling Apart. Oh, and becoming a cyborg. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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55:35

Episode #68: Rock's Not Dead, Comrade!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/03/09

On Episode #68, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about sports fandom as a spiritual test, “bone music” in the USSR, a harrowing moment in Germany, Kane Roberts, the Old Front Line podcast, and the Dead Daisies album Holy Ground. Oh, and celibacy. Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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50:27

Episode #67: Opportunity Knocks (Go Man Go)

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/03/02

On Episode #67, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about how opportunity knocks (with examples from the sports and music worlds), his favourite Van Morrison song, and Alice Cooper’s album Detroit Stories. Oh, and picking up women (literally). Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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53:06

Episode #66: A Series Of Things

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2021/02/23

On Episode #66, your humble host shares life lessons from an optimistic drum purchase, and waxes semi-eloquent about his second favourite grocery store Muzak song, Van Morrison, Neil Young's Harvest Moon, Wolfgang Van Halen, Chuck Mangione, and thrash metal legends Believer. Oh, and the "bowl with soul." Follow the show at https://www.john-huff.com/.

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