The Jann Arden Podcast

The Best Voice in the Biz: Charles Adler

16 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann Arden invited her like-minded twitter friend for a conversation this week about everything from the state of social media to the state of politic...

Jody Vance: Disagree with Decorum

09 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jann and Sarah welcome fellow media personality Jody Vance, a radio and television host from Vancouver. Over her career, she's been a host ...

Walking on Sunshine

02 Jun 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann just got back from a trip to Toronto to surprise Marilyn Dennis for her last week of shows on TV and shares about her visit & her thoughts on the...

Remembering Tina Turner & Special Guest Gavin Crawford

26 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah remember Tina Turner, the QUEEN of Rock 'N Roll, who passed away this week at eighty-three. Special guest Gavin Crawford joins the show...

Summer Lovin', Had Us a Blast...

19 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah talk about summer romance and how the sunshine can not only change our moods, but our romantic lives! That (very quickly) lead them dow...

Reunited And It Feels So Good

12 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Caitlin are reunited for a special episode where they catch up on life, the MET Gala and the Coronation.  Learn more about your ad choices. ...

Being BETTER with Mark Brand

05 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann shares some Gordon Lightfoot memories after he left us this week, Sarah shares an update about her sister's wedding festivities, and special gues...

Remembering Harry Belafonte, Nose-Picking & Wedding Season

28 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah cover a variety of topics this week. Jann shares stories from her time on the road with Harry Belafonte, Sarah confides in Jann about h...

Melissa Gilbert and The Modern Prairie Life

21 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

This week's special guest is Melissa Gilbert; an Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated actor, director, producer, and New York Times Best-Selling autho...

Jann's Icelandic Adventure

14 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann catches Sarah up on her trip to Iceland as she settles in the UK for a friend's birthday surprise and a listener prompts a discussion about how t...

Forgiveness Part II

07 Apr 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah pick up their discussion about forgiveness from last week's show as they read through listener comments and reflect on how we can all f...

Finding Forgiveness & Special Guest Raeanne Schachter

31 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann ponders the idea of forgiveness with Sarah after her brother left a birthday card in the mailbox. Jann's former colleague and friend Raeanne Scha...

Celebrating 7 Seasons of Workin' Moms With Dani Kind

24 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The season finale of Catherine Reitman's Workin' Moms is upon us (airs Tuesday March 28th on CBC). We celebrate 7 seasons of one of the most successfu...

What Makes You Happy?

17 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann Arden is inspired to talk about what happiness looks like as we age after a trip to Palm Springs to celebrate her friend Mary Ann's 91st birthday...

Women Who Inspire Us

10 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann Arden and Sarah Burke speak about women who inspire them for Women's History Month, the anti-trans legislation in the U.S., and as requested, a s...

Fear and Loathing...In Your Body

03 Mar 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin Green returns to the podcast for an emergency discussion with Jann and Sarah surrounding Ozempic, a medication used for the treatment of type ...

Unmentionables with Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye

24 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah are joined by Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye, the hosts and creators of the new podcast and show called Unmentionables. They call it the s...

Rihanna Steals the Superbowl Stage

17 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Sarah invites special guest Caitlin Green back to surprise Jann to weigh in on Rihanna's Superbowl Halftime performance, Toron...

And The Grammy Goes To...

10 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah share their thoughts (good and bad) on the Grammys and celebrate Jann's 28th Juno nomination for the album Descendant. Sarah also detai...

Friends (With and Without Benefits)

03 Feb 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann and Sarah catch up about some cosmic coincidences since their chat with clairvoyant Kim Dennis last week. Jann also prompts Sarah for a discussio...

Crossing Over with Clairvoyant Kim

27 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Our friend Kim Dennis the Clairvoyant returns to the Jann Arden show and podcast! Jann and Kim discuss a recent reading and a message from her mom, Sa...

More Plants; Less Alcohol

20 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann asks Sarah and Adam about how they're feeling during the 1-week veganuary challenge while reading more listener comments and questions. Jann disc...

60 Is the New 20

13 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann prepares Sarah & Adam for the one-week Veganuary challenge starting January 15th, reading listener questions and comments and recommending recipe...

A New Year; A New Challenge

07 Jan 2023

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Sarah and Adam catch up about their holiday breaks and ringing in 2023. Jann sparks a discussion about new year's resolutions and issues a chall...

Looking Back at 2022 – Part Three

31 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Caitlin’s picks for the best moments of 2022 with stories from Rick Mercer, Jann Arden superfan Susan Dunn, and a flashback to the infamous kegger w...

Looking Back at 2022 – Part Two

23 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

In this holiday episode, we talk Christmas and holiday traditions with Bryan Adams and George Stroumboulopoulos and welcome back Caitlin Green to hear...

Looking Back at 2022 – Part One

17 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Sarah & Adam look back on some of their favourite moments from 2022 including conversations with Ziya Tong, Tessa Virtue, and The First Lady of ...

Opting-In with George Stroumboulopoulos

09 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week's episode, Strombo and Jann dig into their love for music, fond memories of their mothers, and bring light to conversations not everyone ...

Let’s Get Christmas Going with Bryan Adams

03 Dec 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann & co get into the holiday spirit with a little help from a very special guest, Bryan Adams! They discuss his appearance on JANN Alone for The Hol...

Courage & Design with Tommy Smythe

25 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann Arden’s talented friend Tommy Smythe joins the podcast to discuss his new Urban Barn collection. One of his recent instagram posts sparks a dis...

Doom & Bloom with Ziya Tong

19 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this week’s episode, award-winning host and author Ziya Tong is back sharing her passion for science, nature and technology. Jann and Ziya talk a...

Canada’s Olympic Sweetheart, Tessa Virtue

12 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann Arden welcomes celebrated Olympian-turned-Executive Advisor Tessa Virtue for a conversation about her transition out of competitive ice dancing. ...

When The Fog Rolls In

05 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode: Sarah and Jann talk about seeing each other IRL (in real life, as the kids say) for their first in-person meeting in Toronto. Sarah p...

Trick or Tweet 🎃

29 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Sarah & Adam take a trip down memory lane for Halloween discussing everything from costumes to scary movies and trick or treating. Jann also she...

My Special Guests...Juno Rinaldi & Jenny Young

22 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week, Jann and Sarah are joined by award-winning actors, writers and producers Juno Rinaldi and Jenny Young to talk about their new mock late-n...

Home For a Rest with Vince Ditrich

15 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spirit of the West Drummer Vince Ditrich joins Jann and Sarah to talk about his second book, The Vicar's Knickers. Jann just returned home from filmi...

Let’s Talk About Sex, with Cynthia Lloyst

08 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann welcomes back an old friend, Cynthia Lloyst to discuss the new season of The Social, a recent reunion with friend and journalist Lisa LaFlamme, a...

Jann’s Guide to the Hitchiker's Galaxy

01 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Sarah and Adam discuss the changing of the seasons, a hitchhiking story from Jann’s past and the strength of the women protesting around the w...

Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid

24 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

The Canadian-born First Lady of Iceland, Eliza Reid joins Jann to talk about her book Secrets of the Sprakkar: Iceland's Extraordinary Women and How...

Back to School

17 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann chats with Sarah Burke about her back to school memories plus an update on Patrick Carney's urn. Please stick around for bonus content where Jann...

Unpacking Grief with Erin Davis

10 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann welcomes veteran broadcaster and friend Erin Davis to talk about her experience with grief, her fantastic book and a discussion about women aging...

OMG! It's Season Two

03 Sep 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Jann, Caitlin, Sarah and Adam as we kick season two off with a bang! Lots of topics to discuss and some wonderful news to share. Learn more about...

Best of Show #4 - Media Mavens

27 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann chats with Robyn Doolittle, Meredith Shaw, Mary Berg and Ziya Tong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Show #3 - Amazing Actors

20 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks to Elisha Cuthbert, Dani Kind, Meredith McNeill and Zoie Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Show #2 - Funny People

13 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks to Rick Mercer, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jonathan Torrens and Gearoid Farrelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Best of Show #1 - Musical Moments

06 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks to Anne Murray, Tegan & Sara, Max Kerman from the Arkells and Sarah McLachlan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Thank You For Being a Friend

30 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

An update on Susan Dunn and a big conversation on friendship. Jann & Caitlin discuss the case for fewer friends, stronger connections and how these im...

This One’s For You, Susan Dunn

23 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann dedicates the show to a special fan and discusses life, grief, climate change and our emotional attachment to music. Learn more about y...

Flora and Fauna

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the good, the bad and the ugly/weird/smelly of the animal kingdom. Also the increasing importance of vetting who you collaborate ...

You Need To Calm Down

02 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann ponders the cycle of outrage on social media with Caitlin and Adam.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Agree to Disagree

25 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann catches up with Caitlin and Adam and we agree to disagree on tiny homes, Beyoncé, space travel - and just about everything we discuss this week!...

Full of Pride 🏳️‍🌈

18 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We chat about one of our very favourite times of the year - Pride! From personal experiences to supporting our beloved LGBTQ+ friends & family the who...

Are You Ready For The Summer?

11 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

With summer officially starting in less than two weeks, we spend an entire episode talking about everyone’s favourite season! From summer camps to b...

The Science of Dating

04 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Do you ever try to talk about science but wind up discussing dating instead? This week we veer from the evolution of giraffes, to mating and dating ri...

Close Encounters of the Celebrity Kind

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann compares celebrity encounters with Caitlin and Adam and we all realize that famous people are usually pretty darn nice!  Learn more about your a...

Coast to Coast Grandmother

21 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann updates us from her cross-Canada tour as she learns about the new Coastal Grandmother trending from Caitlin. We also discuss all things sartorial...

Going To The Chapel/Kegger

14 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

As we approach summer wedding season Jann chats with Caitlin and Adam about all the nuptials we’ve attended, paid for and gotten drunk at. Learn mor...

World Travels

07 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We catch up as Jann continues her tour across Europe and Caitlin returns from the beach - and wonder what good ideas we could steal from other countri...

Gone Sailing

30 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Captain Jann takes us on a (mental) river-cruise on the Rhine! We regale each other with travel highs (and lows) and what it’s like being abroad dur...

Talking To The Voice Of Reason

23 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Joining Jann this week is chief anchor & senior editor of CTV National News - and one of our very favourite Canadians - Lisa LaFlamme! She discusses h...

Two Canadians Talking

16 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann welcomes back her friend Rick Mercer to discuss his new comedy tour, getting to know your neighbours in lockdown, embracing failure and the surpr...

Why Can’t We Be Friends?

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week on the show Jann chats with Caitlin and Adam about dating! Can you stay friends with an ex? Is it cheating to have exotic dancers at a bache...

Bakeover Takeover

02 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by special guests designer Tiffany Pratt and chef Steven Hodge to discuss the new season of Project Bakeover. And YES of course we talk...

The Number 2 Greatest Podcast

26 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann is joined by the lovely, hilarious and downright inspiring actress Wendi McLendon-Covey! They discuss everything from cats to improv co...

Snoozefest 😴

19 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week we dedicate our entire episode to sleep! Jann shares sleep hygiene tips approved by science, we crowdsource sleeping recommendations from Tw...

Sunken Ships and Worldwide Trips

12 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We discuss Jann’s love of history and ancient treasure this week - and decide that our next trips will all be planned around hunting for artifacts (...

What It’s *Really* Like To Play Massey Hall

05 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We collectively cross our fingers to an end to divisiveness and get VERY excited about a return to live music - including Jann’s upcoming summer tou...

Botox Talks

26 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Raise your eyebrows if you’ve had Botox! This week on the show we discuss the ups and downs of cosmetic work and taking on the interests of your a n...

Potpourri of Stories

19 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann somehow manages to cover: singing to phone scammers, Walt Disney living, a celebrity love triangle and we may have found the best man t...

Eat Your…Prunes?

12 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann catches up with Caitlin and Adam on the state of the world including how wordle may have saved a life and why she swears by prunes.  Learn more ...

Mmmemory Lane

05 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by food writer and friend of the show Julie Van Rosendaal for a nostalgic food trip that includes muffins, smoothies and illegal pizzas...

The Show Must Go On

29 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann talks to Caitlin and Adam about live music! We fantasize about supper clubs, sweaty dance floors and ponder what went wrong with Adele’...

No Guilt Trips

22 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann ponders guilt with Caitlin and Adam and regales you with bad (but also kind of good) dating stories.  Learn more about your ad choices...

You Look Good

15 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We didn’t intend to give you a pep talk about body image, but we did! Jann and Caitlin discuss the never-ending journey to feeling good in your own ...

The Strange Things People Pay For

08 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann is joined by actress and comedian Meredith MacNeill to discuss pushing boundaries in acting and on social media. Jann catches up with ...

Do You Make New Year's Resolutions?

01 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year from The Jann Fam! Jann, Julie and Adam talk about tech, food, family gatherings, travelling and new year's resolutions.   Learn more ...

Looking Back and Looking Ahead

25 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann reflects on a challenging but meaningful year with Caitlin and Adam and we (try to) start 2022 with a positive mindset.  Learn more about your a...

What To Eat On Christmas

18 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann regales Caitlin and Adam with a cornucopia of topics (mostly centered around food) including surprising Christmas meals from around the...

Scents & Snacks

11 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week Jann is joined by friend and fabulous food writer/lover/creator Julie Van Rosendaal to discuss holiday foods, smells and giving! Caitlin con...

Holidays and Diets Don’t Mix

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we celebrate the season of celebrating! Jann, Caitlin and Adam discuss food, parties and even avoiding it all by opting for dim sum. Every l...

Diapers In Space

27 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week we discuss the final frontier: space! From asteroids to broken toilets to space junk, we cover it all. Jann also digs into US Thanksgiving a...

We All Make Mistakes

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This week’s special guest is Meredith Shaw who to talks to Jann about confidence and social media.  Jann and Caitlin share their dislike of clock c...

Escapism

13 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

From winter vacations to television to psychedelics, Jann talks to Caitlin and Adam about escaping real life. Writer, comedian and actor Anthony Q. Fa...

How Far Would You Go?

06 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Caitlin and Adam discuss how far they would go for friends & food. Jann is joined by fellow funny Canadian Brent Butt to discuss Canadian humour...

Halloween Boooooonus Content 👻

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Enjoy an extra treat this weekend from Jann, Caitlin and Adam.   Happy Halloween! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A Return to Live Music (but not brunch)

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks to Max Kerman from the Arkells about the life of a musician during the pandemic and the road back to normalcy. Caitlin and Adam debate the ...

The Art of Slow Living

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Brooke Lynn Hytes joins Jann this week for fun, frivolity and to discuss the new season of Canada’s Drag Race! Caitlin and Adam discuss the art of s...

Cake Mixes and Mixed Doses

16 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Caitlin and Adam try to make sense of new travel rules around mixed doses. Jann talks to hosts of The a great Canadian Baking Show, Ann Pornel a...

Flying Popes & Diet Cokes

09 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by friend and musician, Rose Cousins, to chat about exercise and staying healthy. In the second half of the show, Jann, Caitlin and Ada...

Frisky 50

02 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks to Caitlin and Adam about the joys of turning 50; in life and at Walt Disney World.   Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Tales of The Long Poached Weiner

25 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann talks head colds, eye rolls and the Emmys with Caitlin and Adam - and is joined by special guest Mary Berg! They share stories of traumatic child...

Do You Know How To Work The Internet?

18 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Caitlin and Adam chat about public flatulence, internet etiquette, the passing of Norm Macdonald and visiting Vancouver. Learn more about your a...

There's No Business Like Show Business

11 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by Caitlin and Adam for the first half of the show to talk about online shopping, exes, and beloved dog Midi. In the second half, Jann ...

Just The Three Of Us

04 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann, Caitlin and Adam talk about a whole bunch of topics including Fall routines, the return of new television shows, sleeping preferences, Halloween...

Together Again

28 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by her costar, Zoie Palmer, who plays her sister Max on the JANN show. And Caitlin joins us as well! They chat about upcoming season t...

The JANN Fam - Part 2

21 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by friends and talented cast members Elena Juatco as Cale, Jann's manager and Tenaj Williams as Trey, Jann's personal assistant. They c...

The JANN Fam - Part 1

14 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by friends and talented cast members to discuss upcoming season three of The JANN television show (debuting September 27, 2021) - Debor...

A Podcast Within A Podcast

07 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by two fellow podcasters. Peter Breeze, the host of "The Superficial Spirt" and Dust, the host of "Sleepy Queers Podcast" Learn more ab...

Comic Relief with Gearoid Farrelly

31 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by friend and comedian, Gearoid Farrelly. They chat about surviving as an entertainer in a pandemic, baking and "Bennifer" Learn more ...

Everyone Should Have A Chris Brunton In Their Life

24 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Jann is joined by friend and road manager, Chris Brunton. They talk about life on the road and how touring will change in the future, Britney Spears ...