Episodes

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...

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 Hurts.

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...

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 spok...

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 learni...

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.

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!

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

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. 815...

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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.

Jann chats with Robyn Doolittle, Meredith Shaw, Mary Berg and Ziya Tong

Jann talks to Elisha Cuthbert, Dani Kind, Meredith McNeill and Zoie Palmer.

Jann talks to Rick Mercer, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Jonathan Torrens and Gearoid Farrelly.

Jann talks to Anne Murray, Tegan & Sara, Max Kerman from the Arkells and Sarah McLachlan

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.

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

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.

Jann ponders the cycle of outrage on social media with Caitlin and Adam.

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!