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Semi-Eloquent With John Huff
We Need The Real You
Season 1, Ep. 265
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On this week's episode, your humble host considers a poignant question about showing up in the world, and waxes semi-eloquent about discouraging gigs, authenticity in an increasingly fake world, how vulnerability allows vulnerability, and creating art as an act of service, all in the context of Mitch Allen's new single, Songs For No One.
Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.
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268. Life Lessons From A Premier League Title
55:56||Season 1, Ep. 268On this week's episode, your humble host - still basking in that championship glow - offers life lessons inspired by Arsenal's first Premier League title win in 22 years, and waxes semi-eloquent about starting over, building foundations, making bold moves, and trusting the process, along with new music by THEATRE.Question of the week: What do you love most right now?We're now on Substack! Join us at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com.
267. The Eternal Optimism of Youth
52:03||Season 1, Ep. 267On this week's episode, your humble host reflects on optimism after attending a wedding, and waxes semi-eloquent about life feeling like a network sign-off video, visiting the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, war art, the legend of Bonnie & Clyde, and new music by Parker Barrow.Questions of the week: How do you start a band? And what do you know about the music business now that you wish you knew 15 years ago?We're now on Substack! Join us at semieloquentpodcast.substack.com.
266. Intuitive Genius?
45:22||Season 1, Ep. 266On this week's episode, your humble host - hungry and without caffeine - tells the story of a fun but challenging gig, and waxes semi-eloquent about dueling pianists, the foundational value of jamming with other musicians, memories of a Russian dancer in Berlin, and new music by Europe and The Last Dinner Party. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.
264. Cross-Check Directly To The Bladder
43:16||Season 1, Ep. 264On this week's episode, your humble host delivers the poignant, profound, harrowing story of being stuck in a car and desperately needing to use the bathroom, and waxes semi-eloquent about a fantastic Burning Witches show in Toronto, Laura Guldemond's voice, delayed onset exhaustion, and the deeply affecting music of emerging Canadian icon Waylon Napadogan. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.
263. I Walked Up Two Flights Of Stairs
46:27||Season 1, Ep. 263On this week's episode, your humble host celebrates simple pleasures like being able to walk up the stairs, and waxes semi-eloquent about his history with back spasms, memories of Niagara Falls, Puscifer drummer Gunnar Olsen, and new music by Rowena Wise.Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.
262. Lighter Fare
45:40||Season 1, Ep. 262On this week's episode, your humble host attempts to keep it light, and waxes semi-eloquent about new music by Kurt Vile, bleeding for your passions, a thoroughly exciting summer gig, and the Ill-Advised by Bill Nighy podcast. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.
261. We Need To Talk About Men's Mental Health
01:08:04||Season 1, Ep. 261This is a heavy but extremely important episode about men's mental health - a topic that demands more attention and more discussion because an alarming number of middle-aged men are struggling in silence and ultimately choosing to take their own lives. This week I'm talking about some of the risk factors and some of the facts, and opening up about my own experience of depression and anxiety, with some insight on the things and people who have helped me positively manage my mental health along the way. If you are suffering and are considering hurting yourself, please call the Suicide Crisis Helpline at 9-8-8 in Canada and the USA. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.