
Human stories from unexpected public lives.
The gist
Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff profiles performers, creators, advocates, athletes, and people with unusual public lives. The conversations move from career origin stories to the private experiences that shaped the guest’s work.
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About Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff
Not in a Huff with Jackson Huff is a guest-interview show with a wide social-and-cultural reach. Its center is the personal story behind the public role. Recent episodes bring in a cheerleader, comedians, pageant figures, country artists, an online mental health advocate, and an acting coach. The range is broad, but the format is steady. Jackson Huff introduces how he encountered the guest, then opens space for origin stories, turning points, career surprises, and the parts of a field outsiders rarely see. The cheerleading conversation, for example, spends time on community appearances, mental health initiatives, and the unexpected places where cheerleaders perform. The comedy episodes look at first sets, open mics, influences, health experiences, and the constant need for new material. Music guests talk about ranch life, family influence, songwriting, live performance, and building a voice. Pageant conversations connect crowns and platforms with learning disabilities and personal growth. Mental health appears often and earnestly. Tori Peyton’s episode brings online influence, faith, family boundaries, and body-image struggles into the same frame. Albert Bramante’s episode turns acting preparation into a broader discussion of growth mindset, rejection, social circles, and daily discipline. The show’s strength is its lack of a single lane. It treats entertainers, advocates, and people with niche careers as subjects worth taking seriously, while leaving room for loose anecdotes and light humor. It is not a hard-news interview program or a heavily produced documentary. It feels closer to a weekly conversation with someone who has lived inside a world most listeners only glimpse from the outside.
Made for: For listeners who like relaxed human-interest interviews with performers, creators, advocates, and people from niche public worlds. It especially suits anyone drawn to career backstories, personal growth, comedy, music, pageants, cheerleading, and mental health conversations.
What sets it apart: The show’s range is unusually elastic: cheerleading can sit beside stand-up, pageants, country music, online advocacy, and acting mindset without feeling like a format change. Its editorial hook is curiosity about what the public misses when it only sees the title, stage, crown, uniform, or post.
In their own words
An engaging podcast where people from all backgrounds share their story. From Olympic Gold Medalist to legendary entertainers to those involved in ripped from the headlines events. Join Jackson each week where he helps guest share, teach, and unpack it all.
As heard by us
Based on 6 episodes we listened to · September 2026
Jackson Huff turns varied guest interviews into practical portraits of how public work, private conviction and everyday pressure meet.
Jackson Huff builds each conversation around the practical reality behind a guest's public identity. Cheerleading becomes a discussion of community work and unusual appearances, while bush survival leads to fire-making, plant cordage and sleeping outdoors.
Why you'd press play
A cornfield dance can lead you straight into the unseen work behind NFL cheerleading.
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- to hear how unusual careers feel from the inside, not just how they look online
- your curiosity stretched from sleeping under Australian stars to building a stand-up life
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Episodes
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#226- Heather Gudenkauf: The Making of a Bestseller | Mastermind Behind Award-Winning Thrillers
·47m - 2
#206- Mark Albert: Award Winning Journalist Travels Globe | How to "Master the Media"
·41m - 3
#205- Aliya Kasabian: "Troubled Teen" Industry | Health Scares and Escaping the Nightmare (Part 2)
·1h 4m - 4
#204- Aliya Kasabian: "Troubled Teen" Industry | A Girl's Nightmare and a Family Forever Changed (Part 1)
·1h 13m - 5
#178- Briell Decker: 65th Wife of Warren Jeffs Talks Polygamy and Growing Up FLDS
·1h 14m - 6
#257- MacLaine Funsch: Pom-Poms and Primetime | NFL Cheerleader and Reality “Snake”
·52m - 7
#256- Sagan Butler: Juggling Real-Life Hustles the Comedic Way
·56m - 8
#255- Ginger Ragaishis: New Crown, New City, New Chapter | Miss New York Teen Returns
·1h 8m - 9
#254- Amanda Sedaka: Comedian Dishes on Having Stand-Up in "the Bag"
·47m - 10
#253- Olivia Harms: Ranch Roots Meet "The Road" | Country Artist Discusses Stage and TV
·34m - 11
#252- Tori Peyton: Navigating Mental Health and Online Influence while Creating Safe Spaces
·40m - 12
#251- Ry Rivers: Stirring the Perfect Blend of Soul and Modern Country Music
·24m - 13
#250- Albert Bramante: Finding the Right Momentum through the Power of Mindset
·29m - 14
#249- Chris Erasmus: Serenading the World from the Heart of Africa to the Soul of Country
·30m - 15
#248- Kristy Sumner: Haunted Heritage | Preserving the Past Through Paranormal Tourism
·55m - 16
#247- Stacey Marie Keba: How to Play the Villain | Vertical Movie Star Dishes on the Fun
·1h - 17
#246- Andy Wingrave: So What's a Cult Anyways? Are We All in One...or Two?
·53m - 18
#245- Sarah Krohn: Putting Her Heart Into Music and Finding Her Voice on Stage and Lyric
·36m - 19
#244- Charles F. Rosenay: Beatle Boots & Bloody Screams Combining a Love of Music and Horror
·34m - 20
#243- Tess Dinerstein: Exploring the Growing Fandom of Vertical Movies with a Reel Star
·1h 9m - 21
#242: Milo Miller: Out of the Amish Life | A Journey to Freedom and the Modern World
·53m - 22
#241- Rob Gutro: Exploring Stories Human and K9 in the Afterlife Using Science
·54m - 23
#240- Madeleine Harris: From Art on Screen to Skin | “Paddington” Actress Shares Unique Journey
·53m - 24
#239- Holly Robertson: Australia’s Wildest Classroom | Into the Bush with A Survivalist
·35m - 25
#238- Mica McCook: A Bite of Food Photography: Served Fresh by Mica McCook
·50m - 26
#237- Danielle Reiff: What Does USAID Even Do? | Stories from a Retired Diplomat About Peace
·52m - 27
#236- Bill Debarba: The Process of Living | Trusting Yourself and Aligning
·51m - 28
#235- Brock Meier: Stories of a Curious Mind | Where History, Science, and Creativity Collide
·1h 11m - 29
#234- Lisa Foiles: From "All That" Nickelodeon Child Star to a Rocker Who is All That
·49m - 30
#233- Joel & Karmela Waldman: Surviving the Survivor | Humor and Strength Through the Darkness
·1h 26m - 31
#232- Peter Moore: From Men's Health to the White House | Peter Moore on Writing and Travel
·56m - 32
#231- Rachel Marie Vining: Rae's WAY Overdoing It | Behind the Scenes with a Viral Content Creator
·57m - 33
#230- Gary Arndt: Everything, Everywhere | Revisiting Gary Arndt’s Journey's and Daily Podcast
·34m - 34
#229- Kevin Lepine: "Hypnosis Unleashed" | Tales from Las Vegas' Longest Running Hypnosis Show
·49m - 35
#228- Stuart Warren Dansby- Talking the Fight | Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming a Champion
·1h 10m - 36
#227- Dan McMillan: Reexamining the Holocaust and Rebuilding Democracy
·1h 2m - 37
#207- Elizabeth Welch: Fusing History with Ghost Hunting | Paranormal Truths Through a Historical Lens
·1h 9m - 38
#225- Daniel Henning: Raising His Voice | Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator to LBGTQ+ Advocate
·1h 21m - 39
#224- Blaze Porter: Internet Star and Trendsetter | Fashion, Make-up, and EDM Raves
·1h 11m - 40
#223- George Appling: A Journey into Work and Play | Renaissance Faire Owner Shares
·59m - 41
#222- Zara Mizrahi: Loop Group to Big Soup with a Stand-Up Comic and "Family Guy" Contributor
·1h 18m - 42
#221- Chad Bushnell: Journey Through the Country Roads | Dreams, Music, and Faith
·26m - 43
#220- Bullseye the Clown: Performer on a Mission | Transforming Lives One Laugh at a Time
·47m - 44
#219- Cali Kira: Young, Bold, and Ready to Reach New Heights in Film and Stand-Up Comedy
·27m - 45
#218- Ben Cooper: The "Not-So" Secret Life of Bees | How These Insects Keep Us Alive
·1h 3m - 46
#217- Bennett Rea: Do Unsavory Politicians Make Unsavory Food? | Cookin' with Congress Host Dishes
·37m - 47
#216- Mark Steven Porro: From Stardom to Caregiving | A Son’s Devoted Love for His Mother
·1h 5m - 48
#215- Isabella Young: A Life Entangled by A Cult’s Wrath | A Story of Torture and Abuse
·1h 11m - 49
#214: Brock Meier: Forgotten Tales and People | The Largely Unknown Nabataean Civilization
·1h - 50
#213- Katie K: Comedy Hustle | From Juggling Jobs to Breaking Into LA’s Comedy Scene
·37m - 51
#212- Shaney Andler: From Teacher to Advocate | Skills to Cope with Teen Mental Health
·36m - 52
#211- Misti Gaither: True Crime and the Paranormal | A Psychic's Journey to Connect Living and the Dead
·48m - 53
#210- Brian Townsend: Fentanyl's Deadly Toll | Retired DEA Agent’s Mission in Drug Awareness and Education
·55m - 54
#209: Dr. Ashley Smith: Anxiety in the Unknown | Psychologist Shares Her Journey in Legal Blindness
·44m - 55
#208- Matt Oakley: From Fan to Country Star | The Art of Authentic Storytelling in Music
·35m - 56
#179- Samantha Peszek: USA Gymnast Talks 2008 Olympics and Her Post-Retirement Careers
·39m - 57
#203- Charlotte Creaghan: "In A Violent Nature" Actress Talks Scary Movies and Her Intense Scene
·56m - 58
#202- Dariann Leigh: "Bury Me on Broadway" Means More Than Just Her Latest Song for Country Artist
·29m - 59
#201- Alan Questel: What is Kindness Anyways? | Liking Yourself More
·57m - 60
#200- Jan Danielle: The Realities of Reality TV Dating | From Raves to Reality Show Winner Shares
·55m - 61
#199- Dan Klitsner: Bop It Inventor RETURNS | Introducing SLING IT the "Medieval Sausage Throwing" Game
·1h - 62
#198- Willow Bradner: Puppies and Rainbows | The Accidental Psychic
·50m - 63
#197- Amanda Householder: "Not My Father's Daughter" | Inside Circle of Hope "Troubled Teen" Home
·1h 7m - 64
#196- Presley Tennant: What is "California Country"? | From Girl Group to NBC's "The Voice" Singer Dishes
·48m - 65
#195- Sandy Rosenthal: Ordinary Citizen to Hurricane Katrina Whistleblower | Why the Levees Failed
·57m - 66
#194- Stan Zimmerman: "The Girls: From Golden to Gilmore" | Life of a Legendary TV Show Writer
·56m - 67
#193- Malachi Gagnon: New Hampshire Teen Looks to Be Pop Country's Next Big Thing
·39m - 68
#192- Afarin Bellisario: "Silenced Whispers" | Inside Life in Iran
·48m - 69
#191- Chloe Styler: Australia to Nashville | How This Aussie Plans to Take Country Music Down Under
·39m - 70
#190- Shanny Payton: Oppressive Upbringing in a Cult to Expressive Viral Video Comedy
·1h 19m - 71
#189- Mary Feister: Living in a Van and Reiki Healing Sessions | The Life of a Nomad
·55m - 72
#188- Maggie Mills: The Most Published Writer You've Never Head of | Ghostwriter Shares All
·53m - 73
#187- John Michael Ferrari: 30+ Years in Music...Still Winning Newcomer of the Year Awards?
·39m - 74
#186- Rita Bliven: An International Kidnapping and Learning Your Attachment Style
·48m - 75
#185- Dennis Torres: From 64 Careers to Teaching "The Course" | Professor Shares Travels and More
·1h 1m - 76
#184- Alia Laura: Conservation and Comedy | Scientist is Saving the World and Laughing Along the Way
·1h 2m - 77
#183- Sam & Melissa: Growing Up in Polygamy | (Part 2)
·50m - 78
#182- Sam & Melissa: Growing Up in Polygamy | Viral Couple Shares Their Journey (Part 1)
·41m - 79
#181- Sarah Gray: When Prank Calls Go Viral | “Sue Dillon” Talks Journey From Nurse to Social Media Star
·50m - 80
#180- Lorie Saadipour: "The Voices We Couldn't Hear" | A Daughter's Journey Through Her Mother's Mental Illness
·53m - 81
#177- Todd Jones: "Old Time" Strongman Talks Amazing Feats and World Records
·48m - 82
#176- Suzette Sheft: "Running for Shelter" | Young Author Shares Grandmother's Holocaust Story
·39m - 83
#175- Izzy Moreno: From Wrestling "Super Fan" to Getting in The Ring | Inside IZZYMANIA
·36m - 84
#174- Ruthy Heiler: "Let Us Prey"| Inside the Independent Fundamentalist Baptist Church
·45m - 85
#173- Katherine Smith: "Killa Kate"| The Life of a Professional Wrestler
·41m - 86
#172- Fiona and Sophia Robert: Sisters Start a Film Company and Happiness Ensues
·31m - 87
#171- Adrianne Calvo: Award Winning Chef and TV Host Talks About the Power of Food
·30m - 88
#170- Emily Elizabeth Anderson: A Journey Out of IBLP Cult Abuse (Part 2)
·51m - 89
#169- Emily Elizabeth Anderson: Thriving Forward | A Journey Out of IBLP Cult Abuse (Part 1)
·55m - 90
#168- Brad Forenza: A Trip "Around the Sun" with an Award Winning Scripted Podcast Writer/Director
·46m - 91
#167: Mary Beth O’Connor: “Junkie to Judge: One Woman's Triumph Over Trauma and Addiction”
·49m - 92
#166- Lindsey Williams: "Shiny Happy" Warrior | Escaping IBLP Cult
·1h 13m - 93
#165- Neil Berliner: Comedy Central Roasts to Howard Stern | Call Him Dr. Comedy Writer
·59m - 94
#164- Patty Bear: "Plain to Plane" Mennonite Childhood, a National Scandal, and Beyond
·48m - 95
#163- Stefanie Schaffer: Bahamas Boat Explosion That Made Headlines | Survivor Speaks
·48m - 96
#162- Michael Ruskin: A Vow, Love Story, and the Holocaust | Son Tells Parents Amazing Story
·52m - 97
#161- Bob Moog: University Games Founder Talks Creating Some of the Biggest Party Games
·59m - 98
#160- Lynn Walker: Undercover Narcotics Agent Turned Drug Smuggler | A Daughters' Story
·55m - 99
#159- Dr. Hank Fradella: Criminal Justice System in Mental Health and Transgender Rights
·1h 6m - 100
#158- Morgan Wrublik: The Life of a Collegiate Track and Field Athlete
·33m - 101
#257- MacLaine Funsch: Pom-Poms and Primetime | NFL Cheerleader and Reality “Snake”
Hidden gemMacLaine Funsch discusses her experience as an NFL cheerleader for the Indianapolis Colts, highlighting the significant community service aspect of the role.
Apr 1, 2026·52m·2 clips - 102
#256- Sagan Butler: Juggling Real-Life Hustles the Comedic Way
Hidden gemOn Not In A Huff with Jackson Huff, Dallas comedian Sagan Butler explains how watching Ian Vydance and Jordan Jensen helped her believe she could try stand-up after a childhood interest in comedy.
Mar 19, 2026·56m·3 clips - 103
#255- Ginger Ragaishis: New Crown, New City, New Chapter | Miss New York Teen Returns
Jackson Huff interviews Ginger Ragaishis about her pageant journey, her platform on hidden disabilities, and her transition to a new chapter in New York City.
Mar 4, 2026·1h 8m - 104
#254- Amanda Sedaka: Comedian Dishes on Having Stand-Up in "the Bag"
Jackson Huff interviews comedian Amanda Sedaka about her stand-up career and how her experience with a colostomy bag shaped her comedy.
Feb 4, 2026·47m - 105
#253- Olivia Harms: Ranch Roots Meet "The Road" | Country Artist Discusses Stage and TV
Country artist Olivia Harms discusses her upbringing on a family ranch, her mother's influence on her music career, and her experience on the CBS show 'The Road'.
Jan 21, 2026·34m - 106
#252- Tori Peyton: Navigating Mental Health and Online Influence while Creating Safe Spaces
Hidden gemTori Payton says she had to block some family members after they criticized her mental health posts.
Jan 7, 2026·40m·2 clips - 107
#251- Ry Rivers: Stirring the Perfect Blend of Soul and Modern Country Music
Hidden gemRye Rivers calls his sound "blue-eyed country soul" after growing up on country, rock, blues, jazz, soul, and R&B.
Dec 17, 2025·24m·1 clip - 108
#250- Albert Bramante: Finding the Right Momentum through the Power of Mindset
Host Jackson Huff interviews talent agent and acting coach Albert Bramante, who has represented actors in New York for 21 years and holds a PhD studying actor self-sabotage.
Dec 3, 2025·29m·1 clip - 109
#249- Chris Erasmus: Serenading the World from the Heart of Africa to the Soul of Country
Oct 22, 2025·30m - 110
#248- Kristy Sumner: Haunted Heritage | Preserving the Past Through Paranormal Tourism
Oct 8, 2025·55m - 111
#247- Stacey Marie Keba: How to Play the Villain | Vertical Movie Star Dishes on the Fun
Sep 24, 2025·1h - 112
#246- Andy Wingrave: So What's a Cult Anyways? Are We All in One...or Two?
Sep 10, 2025·53m - 113
#245- Sarah Krohn: Putting Her Heart Into Music and Finding Her Voice on Stage and Lyric
Aug 27, 2025·36m - 114
#244- Charles F. Rosenay: Beatle Boots & Bloody Screams Combining a Love of Music and Horror
Aug 13, 2025·34m - 115
#243- Tess Dinerstein: Exploring the Growing Fandom of Vertical Movies with a Reel Star
Jul 30, 2025·1h 9m - 116
#242: Milo Miller: Out of the Amish Life | A Journey to Freedom and the Modern World
Jul 9, 2025·53m - 117
#241- Rob Gutro: Exploring Stories Human and K9 in the Afterlife Using Science
Jun 11, 2025·54m - 118
#240- Madeleine Harris: From Art on Screen to Skin | “Paddington” Actress Shares Unique Journey
May 28, 2025·53m - 119
#239- Holly Robertson: Australia’s Wildest Classroom | Into the Bush with A Survivalist
Hidden gemJackson Huff interviews Holly Robertson, Australia's youngest survival school owner, about teaching bush survival skills.
May 14, 2025·35m·2 clips - 120
#238- Mica McCook: A Bite of Food Photography: Served Fresh by Mica McCook
Apr 30, 2025·50m - 121
#237- Danielle Reiff: What Does USAID Even Do? | Stories from a Retired Diplomat About Peace
Apr 16, 2025·52m - 122
#236- Bill Debarba: The Process of Living | Trusting Yourself and Aligning
Apr 2, 2025·51m - 123
#235- Brock Meier: Stories of a Curious Mind | Where History, Science, and Creativity Collide
Mar 19, 2025·1h 11m - 124
#234- Lisa Foiles: From "All That" Nickelodeon Child Star to a Rocker Who is All That
Mar 12, 2025·49m - 125
#233- Joel & Karmela Waldman: Surviving the Survivor | Humor and Strength Through the Darkness
Mar 5, 2025·1h 26m - 126
#232- Peter Moore: From Men's Health to the White House | Peter Moore on Writing and Travel
Feb 26, 2025·56m - 127
#231- Rachel Marie Vining: Rae's WAY Overdoing It | Behind the Scenes with a Viral Content Creator
Jackson Huff interviews viral content creator Rachel Vining about her journey making comedy sketches and the effort behind short-form videos.
Feb 19, 2025·57m - 128
#230- Gary Arndt: Everything, Everywhere | Revisiting Gary Arndt’s Journey's and Daily Podcast
Feb 12, 2025·34m - 129
#229- Kevin Lepine: "Hypnosis Unleashed" | Tales from Las Vegas' Longest Running Hypnosis Show
Feb 5, 2025·49m - 130
#228- Stuart Warren Dansby- Talking the Fight | Overcoming Obstacles and Becoming a Champion
Jan 29, 2025·1h 10m - 131
#227- Dan McMillan: Reexamining the Holocaust and Rebuilding Democracy
Jan 22, 2025·1h 2m - 132
#226- Heather Gudenkauf: The Making of a Bestseller | Mastermind Behind Award-Winning Thrillers
Jan 15, 2025·47m - 133
#225- Daniel Henning: Raising His Voice | Award-Winning Audiobook Narrator to LBGTQ+ Advocate
Jan 8, 2025·1h 21m - 134
#224- Blaze Porter: Internet Star and Trendsetter | Fashion, Make-up, and EDM Raves
Dec 18, 2024·1h 11m - 135
#223- George Appling: A Journey into Work and Play | Renaissance Faire Owner Shares
Dec 11, 2024·59m - 136
#222- Zara Mizrahi: Loop Group to Big Soup with a Stand-Up Comic and "Family Guy" Contributor
Jackson Huff interviews stand-up comic and Family Guy voice actor Zara Mizrahi about her career, growing up in a Mexican-Jewish household, and her work in the loop group.
Dec 4, 2024·1h 18m - 137
#221- Chad Bushnell: Journey Through the Country Roads | Dreams, Music, and Faith
Nov 27, 2024·26m - 138
#220- Bullseye the Clown: Performer on a Mission | Transforming Lives One Laugh at a Time
Nov 20, 2024·47m - 139
#219- Cali Kira: Young, Bold, and Ready to Reach New Heights in Film and Stand-Up Comedy
Nov 13, 2024·27m - 140
#218- Ben Cooper: The "Not-So" Secret Life of Bees | How These Insects Keep Us Alive
Nov 7, 2024·1h 3m - 141
#217- Bennett Rea: Do Unsavory Politicians Make Unsavory Food? | Cookin' with Congress Host Dishes
Bennett Rea discusses his TikTok series where he cooks and reviews bizarre recipes from politicians' cookbooks.
Oct 30, 2024·37m - 142
#216- Mark Steven Porro: From Stardom to Caregiving | A Son’s Devoted Love for His Mother
Oct 23, 2024·1h 5m - 143
#215- Isabella Young: A Life Entangled by A Cult’s Wrath | A Story of Torture and Abuse
Oct 16, 2024·1h 11m - 144
#214: Brock Meier: Forgotten Tales and People | The Largely Unknown Nabataean Civilization
Oct 9, 2024·1h - 145
#213- Katie K: Comedy Hustle | From Juggling Jobs to Breaking Into LA’s Comedy Scene
Oct 2, 2024·37m - 146
#212- Shaney Andler: From Teacher to Advocate | Skills to Cope with Teen Mental Health
Jackson Huff interviews Shaney Andler about her work developing coping skills curricula for teens and the challenges of adolescent mental health in a technology-driven world.
Sep 25, 2024·36m - 147
#211- Misti Gaither: True Crime and the Paranormal | A Psychic's Journey to Connect Living and the Dead
Sep 18, 2024·48m - 148
#210- Brian Townsend: Fentanyl's Deadly Toll | Retired DEA Agent’s Mission in Drug Awareness and Education
Sep 11, 2024·55m - 149
#209: Dr. Ashley Smith: Anxiety in the Unknown | Psychologist Shares Her Journey in Legal Blindness
Sep 4, 2024·44m - 150
#208- Matt Oakley: From Fan to Country Star | The Art of Authentic Storytelling in Music
Aug 28, 2024·35m