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The Jann Arden Podcast

THE JANN ARDEN PODCAST is a weekly show hosted by multi-talented Canadian icon Jann Arden alongside Caitlin Green and Sarah Burke. The self-titled podcast discusses the challenges, triumphs, and tribulations of everyday life. Every week, you can expect a relatable experience that explores what makes all humans authentically themselves with a variety of special guests including musicians, actors, politicians, writers, and athletes. New episodes publish every Friday!

Episodes

Opting-In with George Stroumboulopoulos

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, 202254 minSeason 1Ep. 15

Let’s Get Christmas Going with Bryan Adams

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, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 14

Courage & Design with Tommy Smythe

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, 202254 minSeason 2Ep. 13

Doom & Bloom with Ziya Tong

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, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 12

Canada’s Olympic Sweetheart, Tessa Virtue

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, 202246 minSeason 2Ep. 11

When The Fog Rolls In

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, 202250 minSeason 2Ep. 10

Trick or Tweet 🎃

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, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 9

My Special Guests...Juno Rinaldi & Jenny Young

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, 202253 minSeason 2Ep. 8

Home For a Rest with Vince Ditrich

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, 202243 minSeason 2Ep. 7

Let’s Talk About Sex, with Cynthia Lloyst

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, 20221 hr 8 minSeason 2Ep. 6

Jann’s Guide to the Hitchiker's Galaxy

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, 202244 minSeason 2Ep. 5

Iceland’s First Lady, Eliza Reid

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, 202243 minSeason 2Ep. 4

Back to School

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, 20221 hrSeason 2Ep. 3

Unpacking Grief with Erin Davis

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, 202249 minSeason 2Ep. 2

OMG! It's Season Two

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, 202245 minSeason 2Ep. 1

Best of Show #4 - Media Mavens

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

Aug 27, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 145

Best of Show #3 - Amazing Actors

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

Aug 20, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 144

Best of Show #2 - Funny People

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 143

Best of Show #1 - Musical Moments

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 142

Thank You For Being a Friend

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, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 141

This One’s For You, Susan Dunn

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 140

Flora and Fauna

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 139

You Need To Calm Down

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 138

Agree to Disagree

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 137

Full of Pride 🏳️‍🌈

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, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 136

Are You Ready For The Summer?

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, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 135

The Science of Dating

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 134

Close Encounters of the Celebrity Kind

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, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 133

Coast to Coast Grandmother

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, 202244 minSeason 1Ep. 132

Going To The Chapel/Kegger

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, 202243 minSeason 1Ep. 131
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