The Jann Arden Podcast

This week Jann revisits her conversation with Brooke Lynn Hytes for a discussion about Canada’s Drag Race! https://www.brookelynnhytes.com/ Get tickets to our live show in Calgary! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/the-jann-arden-podcast-live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your fi...

Jann, Caitlin and Sarah cover a variety of random topics this week including the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF), touching on celebrity culture, and the buzz around new films. They explore the dynamics of celebrity sightings and the significance of standing ovations. They also discuss the intersection of art and activism with Banksy's latest work that critiques censorship. They also som...

This week Jann is joined by actress and comedian Meredith MacNeill to discuss pushing boundaries in acting and on social media. Meredith MacNeill was born in 1975 in Nova Scotia, Canada. She is a writer and actress, best known for Baroness Von Sketch Show (2016) Get tickets to our live show in Calgary! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.studiobell.ca/whats-on/event/the-jann-arden-podcast-live⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ This show is spon...

Legendary singer-songwriter Sarah McLachlan returns to the podcast to discuss her new album 'Better Broken' and the new Lilith Fair documentary premiering at TIFF this month! She also discusses how she balances her life as a musician, mother, and humanitarian. More about Sarah McLachlan: 3X GRAMMY Award winner and global phenomenon Sarah McLachlan recently announced Better Broken, her first album...

Jann revisits this conversation from May 2021 with friend and fellow musician, Rose Cousins. They chat about keeping each other company through the pandemic and the 'benefits of being alone,' both in general, and the song off her pandemic release Bravado. Rose has since released more music! Find out more on her website. https://www.rosecousins.com/ Get tickets to our live show in Calgary! ⁠⁠⁠https...

Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah discuss a variety of pop culture topics, including Taylor Swift's engagement to Travis Kelce, Selena Gomez's bachelorette party, and Lil Nas X's wild weekend - that leads to the story of one of Jann's proudest moments (kidding). They are sad to wind down on summer ahead of the long weekend, discussing summer concerts. Jann also asks for some advice after she witnessed a cu...

This week, we're revisiting Jann's conversation with Canadian Broadcasting Hall of Famer, podcast host, and best-selling author, Erin Davis. Recent 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. Fin...

You know Thordis Elva as Jann's beloved girlfriend...but she's also an expert on internet safety and digital rights. As the kids head back to school, we figured it was a good time to talk about privacy, consent, location services, and so much more. She takes Jann, Caitlin & Sarah through a deep conversation about how to navigate the digital landscape in 2025. They discuss the impact of social medi...

A recent listener voicenote prompted Jann to revisit a memorable experience with one of her loyal fans who is no longer with us, Susan Dunn. Jann details the experience of connecting with Susan on social media and how profound the experience was! This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your first month! NEW SE...

Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah discuss the differences between city and country/cottage lifestyles and the role of humour in coping with life's challenges - this is inspired by an unfortunate situation a young woman went through after buying a ticket to an "anti-loneliness event." They also explore the cultural impact of Taylor Swift and the way she announced her next album on boyfriend Travis Kelce's '...

This week, we revisit Jann's conversation with the wonderful Melissa Grelo of The Social, originally recorded in 2020. Melissa Grelo is an award-winning host with a passion for healthy living. She is now also the creator of the Aging Powerfully podcast where she interviews experts in the fields of menopause, nutrition, fitness, mental health, sex, longevity, brain health, stress, skincare and more...

Jann, Caitlin and Sarah welcome back friend of the show, Tiffany Pratt; a multi-disciplinary designer, creative director, and artist known for her unmistakable and transcendent style. Together, they explore the transformative power of colour in design and personal expression. Tiffany shares insights on how colour can heal, uplift, and enhance our lives, encouraging listeners to embrace their uniqu...

On this week's recall episode, it's back to March 2020 when broadcaster Meredith Shaw made her very first appearance on the show. She's also a style expert and curvy model. Enjoy! This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your first month! NEW SEGMENT! #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story wi...

Just ahead of some sumer vacations, Jann, Caitlin & Sarah spend their Sunday together. Sarah's at the cottage, Caitlin is about to head out east for a wedding in the Maritimes, and Jann is heading out to celebrate her girlfriend's birthday in Iceland! They discuss Tea, an app designed to let women anonymously warn each other about men they’ve encountered and how it was recently hacked. Caitlin deb...

If you grew up watching Much Music, you'll love this week’s recall episode with Denise Donlon. This episode was recorded mere weeks before the first covid pandemic lockdown in February 2020. This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your first month! NEW SEGMENT! #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a...

This week, Jann tells Caitlin and Sarah about the winery mosh pit she experienced singing back her 90s hits to her last week, Caitlin recounts a 911 call she made on behalf of her son Will, and Sarah discusses some recreational baseball league drama! They also discuss AI pricing Delta flights, the Coldplay concert affair mishap, and the cancellation of the Late Show with Stephen Colbert. This show...

This week we revisit Jann's conversation from April 2022 with chief anchor & former senior editor of CTV National News, Lisa LaFlamme! She discussed reporting on Ukraine, the pitfalls of social media and how to deal with the neverending news cycle...   This show is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://betterhelp.com/jann⁠⁠⁠⁠ and get 10% off your first month! Leave us a...

Episode Disclaimer: if you don't like smiling, don't listen. Most of this episode is about how in love Jann Arden is for the first time in a decade! Caitlin is back from vacation and Jann fills her and Sarah in on her last few weeks visiting with her girlfriend Thordis and navigating the beautiful new moments in their long distance relationship. Jann also shares her 'coming out' thoughts, ahead of...

The season finale of Catherine Reitman's Workin' Moms was March 28th 2023 on CBC and it was the end of an era. In this episode, Jann revisits her conversation with award-winning actress, producer and director, ⁠Dani Kind⁠ who plays Anne Carlson on the show. They celebrate 7 seasons of one of the most successful Canadian television shows in history! Dani is also recognized for the people’s choice a...

Jann and Sarah share a conversation with the legendary Rosie O'Donnell. From her early days on TV to her current life in Ireland, Rosie talks about her journey in comedy with humour and honesty and speaks candidly about the challenges she’s faced along the way, including her mental health. She reflects on her experiences in the entertainment industry, the impact of social media, and her role as a...

This week we're throwing it back to November 2024 to when Jann welcomed television host and best-selling author Mary Jo Eustace to the pod. Jann and MJ begin with their origin story, the evolution of their careers, and the challenges and triumphs of aging. They discuss the impact of personal experiences in the public eye, like divorce and public scrutiny, and how they have transformed pain into em...

New York Times bestselling author Adriana Trigiani is back to discuss her latest book, 'The View from Lake Como,' while reflecting on the importance of storytelling, the empowerment of women through literature, and the role of community in fostering a love for reading! She shares insights on the current state of reading among youth, the significance of creativity as an act of faith, and the value...

Originally recorded in August 2021, this week Jann revisits her conversation with JANN SHOW co-star, Zoie Palmer, who plays her sister Max on the show. They chat about season three (which was upcoming at the time), and how covid was impacting travel. Become an OnlyJann Fan on Patreon: ⁠https://www.patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠ Thanks to our book club sponsor ⁠Indigo⁠! Grab next month's pick from Caitl...

Jann Arden, Caitlin Green & Sarah Burke welcome back scientist Dan Riskin! He shares his experiences in the Galapagos Islands and discusses eco-tourism while dropping some knowledge about evolution and natural habitats. The conversation also explores the impact of sound quality on communication, clickbait headlines, and the significance of purpose in senior happiness. Jann and Dan also discuss the...

On this week's Jann Arden Podcast Recall, we're throwing it back to...earlier this week. We have a monthly book club called The Jann Arden Podcast Book Bag where you have a chance to discuss our monthly pick with other OnlyJanns, participate in giveaways, and join our monthly zoom which SOMETIMES includes the author of the book we're reading! This week, we caught up with the former first lady of I...