Jann Arden and Caitlin Green start this episode with a discussion surrounding Taylor Swift's influence on the NFL and its fans, her brand value, and the controversy surrounding non-consensual AI-generated sexual images of her. Then, Jann brings up a difficult topic with Caitlin and Sarah, hoping to spotlight transgender rights for listeners to learn more about the announcement Danielle Smith made this week in Alberta and how it negatively impacts the LGBTQ2+ community. The conversation highlight...
Feb 02, 2024•48 min•Season 3Ep. 21
This week, Jann Arden interviews bestselling author Adriana Trigiani. They discuss Trigiani's love for writing and her work ethic, as well as how she chooses story ideas. They also talk about Trigiani's confidence and overcoming challenges in her career. The conversation touches on the influence of upbringing on identity. Trigiani shares her thoughts on heart-to-heart conversations and parental pride. They discuss the power of reading and writing with advice for creatives and the importance of g...
Jan 26, 2024•44 min•Season 3Ep. 20
Jann Arden begins this episode with her virtual reality fail; she recounts the story of cracking her head open while using her friend's virtual reality goggles, her trip to the emergency room and the unconventional treatment she received. Next, Jann, Caitlin and Sarah have a discussion about tipping culture and the increasing expectation to tip in various situations. They share personal experiences, including a high tea outing at the Fairmont Hotel and contrasting customer service experiences at...
Jan 19, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 19
This week is a real mish-mash! Jann Arden, Caitlin Green, and Sarah Burke start the episode by discussing the feedback from last week’s episode on standing up for yourself. Then, they cover everything from the benefits of eating peanut butter, and the history of Botox to the changing landscape of streaming and its impact on music consumption. Then, Jann turns to our in-house pop culture specialist, Caitlin Green, for a discussion about the Golden Globes! The conversation also delves into the dis...
Jan 12, 2024•58 min•Season 3Ep. 17
Happy New Year from Jann, Caitlin & Sarah! They start by talking about the dangers of Googling health symptoms and the negative impact it can have on mental health. They emphasize the importance of consulting a doctor before the conversation shifts to medical procedures, with some humorous anecdotes. They also discuss the 'new-year, new-you' health obsession with tracking steps. They also discuss new years traditions and resolutions, and explore various scenarios where adults can feel left o...
Jan 05, 2024•49 min•Season 3Ep. 17
In this episode, Jann, Caitlin and Sarah discuss their chaotic holiday experiences. Jann opens a discussion about Oprah's favorite things and Caitlin prompts the girls to make their own gift-guides. They also read through some listener comments about their favourite moments of the year on the podcast which leads to Jann revisiting an embarassing flight moment. To wrap up the year, they discuss their proudest moments of 2023. Happy New Year to our listeners and thank you so much for listening eve...
Dec 29, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 16
In this holiday-themed episode, Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah discuss various topics related to Christmas traditions, family gatherings, and preserving memories. They explore holiday tipping culture and the importance of showing appreciation to service workers. They also share personal experiences and ideas for holiday tipping and giving, highlighting the value of compassion and kindness, especially during the holiday season. They also touch on the positive psychological benefits of Caroling, singing...
Dec 22, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 15
On this week's episode, Jann and Sarah check in with Caitlin in Mustique for some celebrity sightings. Jann is thrilled to share some listener messages. Keep 'em coming @JannArdenPod! Jann and Sarah also discuss the most googled things of 2023, how to get creative with your Elf on the Shelf this season, Drake buying an amusement park, and more holiday traditions. Stay tuned for an exciting announcement at the end of the episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Dec 15, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 14
In this episode, Jann Arden, Caitlin Green & Sarah Burke discuss re-gifting and talk about holiday movies. Don't ask them how they went from 'The Holiday' to Jann's version of Pretty Woman. Caitlin also tells Jann and Sarah about The Golden Bachelor, a revamped version of the franchise featuring older contestants. They explore the positive aspects of the show, such as the emphasis on female friendship and the representation of older adults in the dating pool. The conversation also touches on...
Dec 08, 2023•58 min•Season 3Ep. 13
'Tis the season for gift-giving and receiving and complicated emotions. Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah discuss the pressures of the holiday season, their best and worst gifts, and stick around for a brief discussion about Jann's first viewing of The Kardashians at the end! In this episode, Caitlin mentions the little Santa that their friends bought to support a friend's aunt. Check out Laura's Santas! And if you're as curious as Jann, you'll click on THIS nipple bra link from Kim Kardashian's SKIMS. A...
Dec 01, 2023•50 min•Season 3Ep. 12
On this week's episode, Jann and Caitlin discuss the idea of "dry dating," or the idea of dating without the use of alcohol. Naturally, this leads them into a conversation about drinking around Thanksgiving and Christmas, and the seasonal drama that surrounds the Christmas-party season. They also discuss season napping and some new hair technology that sounds promising for those who experience thinning hair. The #ASKJANN topic this week is about Christmas parties, tell us your best and worst exp...
Nov 24, 2023•42 min•Season 3Ep. 11
This week, Caitlin and Jann discuss therapy. *Note* Jann has never had a therapy session before. They discuss different types of therapy including the advantages of being out in nature. Jann celebrates having the #1 fictional book in the country and tells Caitlin and Sarah about her book tour with Rick Mercer. Caitlin strongly recommends revisiting THIS EPISODE. Sarah reads some listener comments about terrible roommates and Caitlin announces a new segment called #AskJann! Listeners are invited ...
Nov 17, 2023•47 min•Season 3Ep. 10
Jann and Caitlin talk about their favourite travel adventures as Jann settled back on Canadian soil after her trip to Portugal. Jann, Caitlin & Sarah discuss roommates, the sudden and heart-breaking death of Friends star Matthew Perry, and the advice you'd give to your younger self. Jann also talks about her first novel The Bittlemores! Grab a copy and find more information HERE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Nov 10, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 9
Jann welcomes Caitlin back this week with questions about Will's modelling career, she asks Sarah about a first date, and welcomes a very special guest; award-winning journalist and New York Times bestselling author, Naomi Klein. Naomi is a syndicated columnist and the international bestselling author behind a new book she calls Doppelganger: A Trip into the Mirror World. From her website: It’s for anyone who has lost hours down an internet rabbit hole, who wonders why our politics has become so...
Nov 03, 2023•49 min•Season 3Ep. 8
Our friend Kim Dennis the Clairvoyant returns for a Halloween edition of the podcast. What do spirits want from us? What do we do if we're scared? And just wait until you hear some of Kim's recent ghost stories...If you're in or around Calgary, Kim will be at Historic Fort Calgary on Sunday, October 29th at 7pm talking about all of the above. Find out more about the event and her work on her website and Facebook Page. If you book a reading, make sure you tell us about it! Learn more about your a...
Oct 27, 2023•51 min•Season 3Ep. 7
Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Famer, podcast host, and best-selling author Erin Davis returns to the show this week! Last week's guests, The Nipple Sisters, inspire Erin to tell a story about 'lefty,' Jann and Erin bond over sobriety and sleep regulation, and Erin tells us about all her podcasts, including DRIFT with Erin Davis, and Gracefully & Frankly with Lisa Brandt. Find her best-selling book Mourning Has Broken: Love, Loss & Reclaiming Joy. For all things Erin Davis, head to here w...
Oct 20, 2023•43 min•Season 3Ep. 6
It's Breast Cancer Awareness month and Jann invited some friends of a friend to talk about power and confidence during what is a terrible experience for breast cancer patients. Kacie Rainey & Carmelina Baccari call themselves THE NIPPLE SISTERS ™ as they are united through their shared passion and vision to improve the lives of cancer warriors. With well-trained eyes and over 15 years of combined experience as internationally certified paramedical micro-pigmentation specialists, they have he...
Oct 13, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 5
Irish comedian Joanne McNally joins Jann Arden from her Winnipeg hotel for a chat about Just For Laughs Festival, her fall tour, and all the topics she explores Off the Prosecco Express. Joanne created, wrote, and presented the funny and insightful documentary Baby Hater, which was broadcast in Ireland for TV3. Her first one-woman show, Bite Me - a show about eating disorders - was nominated for multiple awards including Best Performer, Best Production, and a First Fortnight award at the Dublin ...
Oct 06, 2023•46 min•Season 2Ep. 4
This week, Jann Arden and Buffy Sainte-Marie spend an hour talking about the music industry and songwriting, the complications of growing up without knowing where you come from, and the history of Indigenous peoples in Canada ahead of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Buffy mentions a variety of works and resources we wanted to share: Andrea Warner's Women in Music Andrés Reséndez - The Other SlaveryThe Uncovered Story of Indian Enslavement in America A Day to Listen in Partnership with...
Sep 29, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 3Ep. 3
Jann is joined by fellow animal lover (and real life scientist) Dan Riskin to discuss everything from evolution to bat sex! But can they convince Caitlin to get a dog or give up cheeseburgers? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 22, 2023•46 min•Season 3Ep. 2
Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 15, 2023•48 min•Season 3Ep. 1
What don’t we cover on this podcast? Jann regales Caitlin with the eyebrow raising tale of a parched bear and we wonder about the tone of some stories around Joe Jonas’ divorce from Sophie Turner. We also touch on wedding gifts, and even a dog attending a Metallica concert. Master of pupp…ies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 08, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 54
Jann welcomes Caitlin Green back to the podcast after over a year off on maternity leave! They catch up on each others lives and fittingly dig into the topic of friendships and the difference between dating men and women! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Sep 01, 2023•48 min•Season 2Ep. 53
This week's guest is Julie Van Rosendaal, a food journalist and broadcaster, and the author of thirteen best-selling cookbooks. She has been the food columnist on the Calgary Eyeopener on CBC Radio One and a regularl contributor to other CBC Radio shows for over 17 years. Julie writes about food for the Globe and Mail, Chatelaine and other publications across Canada and she regularly does TV segments, teaches, speaks and cooks at culinary schools and events across the country. She is an involved...
Aug 25, 2023•56 min•Season 2Ep. 52
Jann and Sarah discuss the devastating wildfires in Maui, North West Territories and Kelowna. This prompts Jann to think about her emergency evacuation plans and what she would do in an emergency. Sarah and Jann review some emergency preparedness tips from the organization Ready for Wildfire and Red Cross. To our friends in British Columbia, follow evacuation orders and find more information HERE. To our friends in North West Territories, find more information HERE. Stay safe out there! Learn mo...
Aug 18, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 51
Jann and Sarah dive into the history of Barbie and discuss summer blockbusters, childhood superstar crushes, the Taylor Swift Eras tour and more! Jann mentions this TikTok account and Sarah encourages Swifty fans to watch the Miss Americana documentary which you can watch on Netflix. Let us know if you got tickets to The Eras Tour and tell us about your childhood crushes @JannArdenPod on Instagram, Twitter, Threads or find us on Facebook! Leave us voicenotes! Learn more about your ad choices. Vi...
Aug 11, 2023•50 min•Season 2Ep. 50
This week's guest is iconic television personality and now author, Bill Welychka! On August 31st, he'll release his debut memoir, Bill Welychka: A Happy Has-Been. Exciting Times and Lessons Learned by One of Canada's Foremost Entertainment Journalists. You'll remember him as the longest-running MuchMusic VJ with countless interviews and awards under his belt. He's currently a morning television personality in Kingston, Ontario. Bill will tell Jann and Sarah about the Crave Original Documentary a...
Aug 04, 2023•45 min•Season 2Ep. 49
Jann and Sarah discuss the devastating news that began their recording session; the passing of Irish singer-songwriter Sinéad O'Connor. They also talk about making friends in adulthood, Elon Musk's disastrous Twitter re-launch as 'X,' and more with some listener questions along the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 28, 2023•47 min•Season 2Ep. 48
Jann hosted her 8th annual golf tournament with Enviros this week at the gorgeous Silvertip Golf Course in Canmore. Sarah flew out with some girlfriends for a road-trip through the mountains. Her vacation ends at Jann's house for a live-taping of the podcast with NO editing and some great questions from our listeners. Thank you so much for sending in your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jul 21, 2023•57 min•Season 2Ep. 47
Jann wanted to talk about death and dying in the most hopeful and optimistic ways, inspired by some wacky internet articles; so stay with us. Honourable mention goes to Jann's title idea for this episode, Where There's a Will, There's a Way, because she definitely gave Sarah a pep-talk about her non-existent will. Sarah couldn't resist plucking a song from the Jann's Summer Jams Summer Playlist. And, it's true! There's nothing to fear, especially some made-up reaper. Here's the article Jann refe...
Jul 14, 2023•44 min•Season 2Ep. 46
