Jen Moss: Podcasting is Core to Canadian Culture
Host Sarah Burke speaks with Jen Moss, a podcast industry champion who is urging the Canadian government for more Canadian podcast funding.
Sarah Burke interviews Jen Moss, the Chief Creative Officer and co-founder of JAR Podcast Solutions about her urgent call for Canadian podcast funding. They discuss the current state of the Canadian podcast industry, the challenges it faces, and the urgent need for government funding to support independent podcasting as a core cultural industry. Jen shares her insights on storytelling, the importance of authentic narratives, and the role of podcasts in shaping Canadian media. They also explore statistics on podcast listenership in Canada and propose solutions for enhancing support for independent creators.
More About Jen Moss:
Jen Moss co-founded JAR and serves as its Chief Creative Officer. With roots in theatre, arts journalism, CBC Radio and the NFB’s Digital Studio, she blends skilled narrative strategy with audience-first thinking.
Part visionary and part “podcasting doula,” Jen helps brands find their authentic voice—big ideas and fresh tracks included. She champions experimentation, audience insights, and creative risk-taking. A dedicated mentor, she also lectures at UBC’s School of Creative Writing, shaping tomorrow’s podcasters and storytellers.
PODCASTERS, sign the open letter here:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdSzPVxgLzaUliIVuWa0JCqYoHDrFjyGZh7eFrCtXYWB85ofw/viewform
Podcasts Jenn mentioned:
https://staffbase.com/en/podcast/
https://www.cirquedusoleil.com/cirque-du-sound-podcast
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