Episodes

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 find a better way to let go. Thank you so much for sending in your questions and comments, keep them coming! Send us a voicenote @JannArdenPod on Instagram!

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 Schachter joins the conversation to talk about her later-in-life leap of faith to become an artist! If you're in Vancouver’s Granville Island this summer, check out her guest exhibit Dames: Women With Bodies, at Lynn Falconer’s Studio Gallery through August 1st. For more information, visit her website https://www.raeanneschachter.com/.

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 successful Canadian television shows with award-winning actress, producer and director, Dani Kind who plays Anne Carlson on the show. She is also recognized for the people’s choice award winning Wynonna Earp (Syfy/CTV Sci-Fi). Kind has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards for best lead actress in a comedy alongside Catherine O’Hara. In the past ...

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 and Sarah Burke recaps Juno Awards weekend in Edmonton.

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 segment about how much blind dates have changed with the internet! Find the NPR article HERE and the Jon Stewart interview discussed HERE.

Caitlin Green returns to the podcast for an emergency discussion with Jann and Sarah surrounding Ozempic, a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and as an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight management. Read the article Caitlin references here: https://www.thecut.com/article/weight-loss-ozempic.html. Jann references actress Emma Thompson in the film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13352968/

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 show you need, but were too shy to ask for! Cynthia Loyst, Co-Host of CTV’s The Social, and Josie Dye, Host and Creator of The Josie Dye Show on Indie88, invite guests on a ridiculously fun journey that celebrates the unique stories and all the imperfections that make us human. ‘Unmentionables’ is all about those delicious, messy and sexy topics. Cy...

On this week's episode, Sarah invites special guest Caitlin Green back to surprise Jann to weigh in on Rihanna's Superbowl Halftime performance, Toronto Mayor John Tory's scandal and more. Jann and Sarah also discuss Black History Month and some proposed topics from listeners including Valentine's Day. Sandra Lawson is the woman Jann speaks about on this episode, read more about her HERE.

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 details her solo reading with recent guest clairvoyant Kim Dennis.

Jann and Sarah catch up about some cosmic coincidences since their chat with clairvoyant Kim Dennis last week. Jann also prompts Sarah for a discussion about relationships, both friendly and romantic. From break-ups to besties, they discuss it all!

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, Sarah asks Kim about her late grandfather and more! Find out more about Kim on her website and Facebook Page. If you book a reading, make sure you tell us about it!

Jann asks Sarah and Adam about how they're feeling during the 1-week veganuary challenge while reading more listener comments and questions. Jann discusses the ever-evolving vegan food industry, the updated Canadian alcohol guidelines, 'dry january', and the glitz and glamour of awards show season.

Jann prepares Sarah & Adam for the one-week Veganuary challenge starting January 15th, reading listener questions and comments and recommending recipes! Jann and Sarah discuss the evolution of Jennifer Coolidge after her Golden Globes win for The White Lotus Season 2 this week. Sarah and Jann compare notes on the new Prince Harry memoir Spared. On this episode, Sarah mentions the Meghan Markle podcast called Archetypes.

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 challenge to Sarah & Adam. In this week's bonus conversation on the podcast: Jann and Sarah talk about Greta Thunberg winning the internet (again).

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 wedding. Here are some of the crew's best of 2022 picks: Caitlin: Favourite Song of 2022 “Sticky” Drake Favourite Album of 2022 Beyoncé - Renaissance Favourite Movie of 2022 - The Banshees of Inisherin Favourite Series of 2022 - White Lotus & Severance Favourite Book of 2022 - Sea of Tranquility by Emily St. John Mandel Favourite Internet Moment of 2...

In this holiday episode, we talk Christmas and holiday traditions with Bryan Adams and George Stroumboulopoulos and welcome back Caitlin Green to hear about her first Christmas with little Will!

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 Iceland, Eliza Reid.

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