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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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48:44

Episode #223: Johannes Does Berlin (Part 1)

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/05/14

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons

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39:52

Episode #222: You're Gonna Die

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/04/30

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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38:09

Episode #221: Unzipping In Berlin

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/04/23

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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37:06

Episode #220: Depression In Real Time

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/04/16

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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58:31

Episode #219: Why You Can't Focus (And What To Do...

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/04/09

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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51:41

Episode #218: Inspiration, Manifestation, & An Old...

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/04/02

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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39:36

Episode #217: Don't Forget You're An Alien

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/03/26

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 www.john-huff.com. Follow Jim Fortin at www.jimfortin.com. Follow Krishna Das at www.krishnadas.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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29:24

Episode #216: In Lieu Of A Political Rant

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/03/19

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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41:50

Episode #215: There's A World Out There

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/03/12

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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47:46

Episode #214: Forties

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/02/26

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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42:07

Episode #213: Microdose Hope

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/02/19

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of sounbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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38:35

Episode #212: Shake It Off

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/02/12

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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45:20

Episode #211: Weakened State

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/02/05

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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32:23

Episode #210: Death And Space Suits

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/01/29

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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40:44

Episode #209: Reckless Abandon & Sheer Defiance

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/01/22

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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33:11

Episode #208: When Bad Things Happen To Good People

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/01/15

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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33:40

Episode #207: The Time Of Figs?!

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/01/08

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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30:59

Episode #206: Don't Forget The Magic (An...

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2025/01/01

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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42:39

Episode #205: Slowly And Painfully (A Reflection On...

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2024/12/18

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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35:38

Episode #204: With A Little Help From My Friends

Semi-Eloquent With John Huff ·

2024/12/04

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 www.john-huff.com. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

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