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 wants to discuss, like the food crisis in Syria. George Stroumboulopoulos is an award-winning broadcaster, producer, filmmaker and humanitarian. His Apple Music radio show, STROMBO, is heard in over 160 countries. He is also the curator of Strombo’s Lit for Apple Books. His 30 years in television and radio broadcasting include roles as host and exe...
Dec 09, 2022•54 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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 Holidays (which you can watch on CTV on December 9th at 9pm ET), his holiday favourites, new music, and more! We loved hearing the story about how his daughter inspired his new Christmas Song: Let’s Get Christmas Going. Bryan has actually released four new albums this year, including his Grammy Nominated Best Rock Performance song So Happy It Hurt...
Dec 03, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 14
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 discussion about kindness and courage inspired by the recent shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs. For 15+ years, Tommy Smythe has been travelling the world in search of lifestyle stories. His passion for design, architecture and hospitality lead him to communities and cultures of all kinds and audiences continue to grow on different platform...
Nov 25, 2022•54 min•Season 2Ep. 13
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 about her upcoming documentary on micro-plastics, Sarah asks about the changes she’s noticed in the environment since she hosted Discovery Canada’s Daily Planet, and the gang gets into a Twitter discussion surrounding Elon Musk. For more information on Ziya Tong: https://www.speakers.ca/speakers/ziya-tong/. Learn more about the new petition Jann spoke...
Nov 19, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 12
Jann Arden welcomes celebrated Olympian-turned-Executive Advisor Tessa Virtue for a conversation about her transition out of competitive ice dancing. Jann and Sarah ask her about finding confidence on and off the ice, her relationship with Toronto Maple Leafs Defenceman Morgan Rielly, going back to school, and what she dreams of doing next! Having retired from skating, Tessa joined Deloitte as an Executive Advisor, working with the firm's senior leaders and their clients to translate her learnin...
Nov 12, 2022•46 min•Season 2Ep. 11
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 prompts Jann to revisits the first time she heard herself on the radio with a discussion about a disruptive music start-up company that was on Dragon’s Den this week (Side Door co-founded by Juno award-winning artist Dan Mangan). And, they reflect on the presence of mental health in songs, inspired by Selena Gomez’s new single and documentary. Learn...
Nov 05, 2022•50 min•Season 2Ep. 10
Jann, Sarah & Adam take a trip down memory lane for Halloween discussing everything from costumes to scary movies and trick or treating. Jann also sheds some light on a recent tweet that sparked hatred online. Don’t forget to send us your pet Halloween costumes @JannArdenPod on Instagram and Twitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 29, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 9
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-night talk show, MY SPECIAL GUEST (Archipelago Productions). Find all episodes streaming now on YouTube Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 22, 2022•53 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 filming the upcoming Jann Show Christmas special; she drops some special guest teases. They also discuss spending time alone on Thanksgiving, and if they're comfortable hanging out alone at the movies. As if Jann snuck Poppy into a movie theatre... If you're in Calgary, catch Vince's in store appearance at ‘Owl’s Nest Books’ Saturday, Oct 22, 1-3pm. 815a...
Oct 15, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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, and how to have conversations with your kids about sex. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 08, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 world as inspired by the story of Mahsa Amini. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Oct 01, 2022•44 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 They Are Changing the World, a book about a tiny country leading gender equality world-wide. She inspires Jann, Sarah and Adam to have a discussion about taking risks and finding a fulfilling life. https://www.simonandschuster.ca/books/Secrets-of-the-Sprakkar/Eliza-Reid/9781982174040 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 24, 2022•43 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 discusses the results from her recent Twitter pole about relationships. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 17, 2022•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 3
Jann welcomes veteran broadcaster and friend Erin Davis to talk about her experience with grief, her fantastic book and a discussion about women aging in the spotlight https://www.erindavis.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 10, 2022•49 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 03, 2022•45 min•Season 2Ep. 1
Jann chats with Robyn Doolittle, Meredith Shaw, Mary Berg and Ziya Tong Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 27, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 145
Jann talks to Elisha Cuthbert, Dani Kind, Meredith McNeill and Zoie Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 20, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 144
Jann talks to Rick Mercer, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jonathan Torrens and Gearoid Farrelly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 13, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 143
Jann talks to Anne Murray, Tegan & Sara, Max Kerman from the Arkells and Sarah McLachlan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Aug 06, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 142
An update on Susan Dunn and a big conversation on friendship. Jann & Caitlin discuss the case for fewer friends, stronger connections and how these important relationships change as we age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 30, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 141
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 your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 23, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 140
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 with if you’re a musician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 16, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 139
Jann ponders the cycle of outrage on social media with Caitlin and Adam. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 02, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 138
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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 25, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 137
We chat about one of our very favourite times of the year - Pride! From personal experiences to supporting our beloved LGBTQ+ friends & family the whole show is dedicated to love and the people we love! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 18, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 136
With summer officially starting in less than two weeks, we spend an entire episode talking about everyone’s favourite season! From summer camps to bathing suit woes we have you “covered” 😉 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 11, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 135
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 rituals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jun 04, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 134
Jann compares celebrity encounters with Caitlin and Adam and we all realize that famous people are usually pretty darn nice! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 28, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 133
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; from the return of dinner jackets to the shaming of plane clothes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 21, 2022•44 min•Season 1Ep. 132
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 more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
May 14, 2022•43 min•Season 1Ep. 131
