The John Huff Podcast

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

On Episode #203, your humble host shares some life news, and waxes semi-eloquent about conscious uncoupling, surrending to circumstances, building a new life, and having faith in the way things are. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #202, your humble host sits down with Adam Stanley – drummer for the popular rock band Breed 77 and host of the Caught In Time Podcast. Adam grew up in South Africa before moving to England to chase his musical dreams. Join us for a poignant chat about taking chances, seizing opportunities, rising to challenges, and launching a podcast that documents the thriving rock music scene that grew from the ashes of South African apartheid. Follow Adam: Web YouTube Instagram Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #201, your humble host sits down with Toronto-based artist Skye Wallace to talk about music, managing mental health, writing and recording with Hawksley Workman, playing in Europe, the Weakerthans, and how the best thing you can ever be is yourself.   Follow Skye at www.skyewallace.com.  Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #200, your humble host reflects on playing a Pride celebration, and waxes semi-eloquent about how the gig symbolizes both musical and personal growth, the Indigo Girls documentary It’s Only Life After All, new music by Rosalie James, krautrock, and the motorik beat. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #199, your humble host considers the good over the bad, and waxes semi-eloquent about not dying in a very dangerous traffic incident, playing great gigs with great people, conquering Whipping Post, and exciting news from Galactic Cowboys. Oh, and above all else, holding on to hope. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #198, your humble host digs into three music documentaries – Hate To Love: Nickelback, Let There Be Drums, and Ghost’s Rite Here Rite Now – and waxes semi-eloquent about recognizing the good old days, paying your dues, acclimatizing to fame, and rekindling inspiration. 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.

On Episode #197, your humble host announces – after a solid two-year stretch that includes 100 published episodes – a brief vacation from the podcast, and waxes semi-eloquent about creative blocks, the importance of taking breaks, getting quiet, listening to and trusting your intuition, and new music by Rowena Wise. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast  Listen to the playlist here.  * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #196, your humble host welcomes – from somewhere off the coast of Greece – podcast favourite Kay Howl for an impromptu chat about the highs and lows of performing on cruise ships, library felons, social media influencers, shoilets, resilience, faith, and choosing what to focus on in a world of superficial distractions. Follow Kay on Instagram.    Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the podcast playlist here. * Sound effects: Door Close by Caroline Ford, Crisp Ocean Waves by Mike Koenig, Flock Of Seagulls by Daniel Simion, and Foghorn by Daniel Simon courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

Why do we cling to the myth that creating art should be a struggle? Why do we feel guilty for wanting more in life? How much of what we desire is ego and how much is our higher self leading us on the path to our greatest potential and contribution? On Episode #195, your humble host tackles these important questions, and waxes semi-eloquent about his past life as a fiction writer, Douglas Coupland’s Life After God, living in Japan, and being in flow. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

This week, your humble host reflects on a Ram Dass quote about expressing divinity through art, and waxes semi-eloquent about visiting Vatican City, Michelangelo’s genius, trusting your artistic instincts, and being a podcasting Mother Teresa. All that, plus very relevant new music by Nada Surf, on Episode #194! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

This week, your humble host shares a disappointing coffee story, and waxes semi-eloquent about performing at the 24-hour Drum Marathon with Jeff Burrows of The Tea Party, learning from pro players, and finding your tribe. All that, plus new music by spiderblush, on Episode #193! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the Spotify playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

On Episode #192, your humble host waxes semi-eloquent about Toronto vs. Boston as a Canadiens fan, sports fandom and personal growth, Anglo-French history, a sight of intense revulsion in Amsterdam, lessons from trees, and new music by Petey and Unto Others. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the Spotify playlist here.

On Episode #191, your humble host digs deeper into the infamous Kelowna gig with Carly Thomas, and waxes semi-eloquent about train life, picking up your artist as a side player, managing rough gigs, mountain runaway lanes, living in the present, and new music by Sebastian Bach. Follow the show at www.john-huff.com.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Listen to the Spotify playlist here. * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

Why is your humble host’s voice ravaged on this week’s episode? What does it have to do with attending the First Church Of Rock And Roll – aka a King’s X show – in Toronto? What’s the true value of participating in a battle of the bands? And how does it feel to have a five-lane highway all to yourself? All of that, plus new music by Avalon Stone and Freeze The Fall, on Episode #190! Follow the show at www.john-huff.com/podcast.  Support on Patreon at www.patreon.com/johnhuffpodcast.  Check out the Spotify playlist at here.  * Door close sound effect by Caroline Ford, courtesy of soundbible.com. Creative Commons attribution 3.0.

What would your humble host do if he won a lot of money? Which footballer inspires his answer to that question? What’s wrong with Hollywood? And what was the Battle Of The Eclipse anyway? All of that – plus another controversial food take and new music by Invasion – on Episode #189! 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.