The Jann Arden Podcast

Jann is joined by special guests Tegan & Sara to discuss their memoir High School and how the writing process helped them work through past trauma. They also answer burning questions like: do Tegan and Sara share the same brain and just pass it back and forth? (Yes) How do two people write a memoir? (hint: it involves one person holding a pen and the other holding their arm).

Jann discusses the first presidential debate (which, like many people, she avoided) with Caitlin. She then digs into weird food and illogical childhood fears (we’re looking at you windsocks and deep freezers) with Caitlin and Adam.

Jann catches up with Caitlin to discuss the Emmys and Canadian comedy. Jann’s special guests this week are two actresses from the JANN show, Deborah Grover (who plays Jann’s mom, Nora) and Elena Jautco (who plays Jann’s manager Cale).

Jann is thrilled to have the co-creators & writers for JANN, Jennica Harper & Leah Gauthier, join the show this week to share a behind the scenes look at working in television and season two of JANN, which premieres Monday Sept 21 at 8pm on CTV. Jann, Caitlin & Adam also solve a listener quandary: how do you deal with a problematic family member?   

Jann discusses the great shoe debate with Caitlin and Adam: do you take your shoes off or *gasp* leave them on at home? Plus why your ex may be following you on social media without you realizing it.

Do we own our stuff, or does our stuff own us? Jann is joined by special guest Ziya Tong to discuss our relationship with the things we own. 

Jann reminisces about childhood travel experiences with Caitlin & Adam and discusses comfort levels with air travel during the pandemic.

Jann discusses time travel with Caitlin and Adam and wonders; does anyone want really want to go back to the office?

A conversation with a friend has Jann wondering aloud to Caitlin and Adam about the things we wish we learned in school. Also the many ways in which we are creatures of habit. 

Jann is inspired to dig into life’s important questions with Caitlin and Adam - like who was your first childhood crush? What was your favourite school lunch? What’s the embarrassing moment that your brain won’t let you live down? Honesty and *a lot* of discussions about food follow.

Jann talks about addictions and indulgences with Caitlin and Adam following a revealing interview with Ed Sheeran. We also catch up on the importance self-care as the pandemic drags on.

This week Jann checks in with Caitlin and Adam on a smorgasbord of topics: PDAs in real life (and on social media), increasing cases and coronials!

Jann discusses managing personal comfort levels around flying, busy pubs and being in public with Caitlin and Adam. Jann’s special guest this week is Irish comedian Gearoid Farrelly! 

This week Jann welcomes longtime friend, musician and Canadian icon Anne Murray! They discuss the music industry, touring and the impact it can have on an artist’s life.

Jann talks with Caitlin & Adam about secret parties and busy flights. This week’s special guest is Jann’s wonderful & talented friend, actress Zoie Palmer.

Jann is joined by special guest and longtime friend, musician Terri Clark!

Jann discusses Canada’s reduction in covid cases and celebrating our dads for Father’s Day with Caitlin and Adam.

Jann talks to Caitlin and Adam about fitness during lockdown, Lizzo’s epic call out of body shamers this week & double standards in dating.

It was the week that COVID was pushed from the headlines, as outrage following the death of George Floyd spread from the US to cities around the world. Jann discusses the emotional impact, surrounding stories and making personal change with Caitlin and Adam.