Episodes

Jann welcomes back Rosie O'Donnell to discuss her return to television, guest-hosting Jimmy Kimmel Live & more!

Looking back at this conversation from October 2025, Jann revisits her conversation with WWE superstar Natalie "Nattie" Neidhart about her memoir, 'The Last Hart Beating.' They discuss Natalie's journey through wrestling, her family legacy, personal struggles, and the challenges of writing a book. Natalie shares her experiences with imposter syndrome, the importance of resilience, and the impact of her family's history on her career. The conversation highlights themes of healing, vulnerability, ...

Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah invite Thordis to recap her experience at the couple’s wedding, but also to discuss the recent Meta settlement as a leader in digital safety. Jann and Thordis reflect on their transition into married life, discussing the public and private aspects of their lives, particularly regarding their wedding coverage in media. Thordis walks us through the $18 billion Meta settlement, discussing its implications for social media platforms and child safety. They touch on the prof...

Jann and Sarah explore the story behind Jann's song 'The Sound Of' from her album Happy?

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah begin the show with a special tribute to Dolly Parton along with some OnlyJanns and Jann welcomes bestselling author Carley Fortune to talk about her romance writing and more!

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah recap Jann and Thordis' special day!

Recall: CBC's Adrienne Arsenault

In this episode of Behind the Song, Jann Arden shares the story behind her iconic song 'Good Mother,' reflecting on gratitude in her early 30s, family relationships, and the song's profound impact on listeners. She recounts writing the lyrics with black eyeliner on the inside of a cigarette package in under an hour! She also speaks about how the song is equally about her father and mother, and being yourself. #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our websit...

TV Personality and friend of the show, Mary Jo Eustace, joins Jann and Sarah to talk about her return to live television, among other things!

This week's edition of Ask Jann includes her better half, Thordis Elva! Along with Caitlin and Sarah, Jann and Thordis reminisce about the early days of their love and reveal more of their wedding planning journey. They flashback to their initial and immediate romantic connection and the podcast episode where they both tried to hide it (Link below). They also discuss the unique traditions they are incorporating into their wedding, from food choices to personal touches. They share their honeymoo...

This week Jann and Caitlin welcome Jen Agg, a prominent figure in the Canadian dining scene an intriguing author. She discusses her journey in the restaurant industry, her new memoir 'Table Boss', and the challenges of caregiving after her husband's stroke. They also touch on the evolution of Toronto's restaurant culture, and the importance of customer experience in dining. Jen shares her insights on love, relationships, and the realities of running a restaurant in today's world, all while makin...

Jann Arden shares the heartbreaking story behind the song 'Hanging by a Thread,' off her album Happy?

Jann Arden is joined by pop culture enthusiast and bestselling author, Elamin Abdelmahmoud, who is also the host of CBC Radio’s daily arts, pop culture and entertainment show COMMOTION.

Jann and Sarah read listener comments and voicenotes for a mid-week edition of ASK JANN!

Jann Arden, Caitlin Green, and Sarah Burke catch up! Did Caitlin find her dream house? Is Jann ready for her wedding yet? Where will Jann go on her honeymoon? How’s Sarah’s small-town summer been? A particularly memorable moment involves a cannabis chocolate incident..and it wouldn’t be a true Jann Arden Podcast episode with some giggles about Trump’s tariff tantrum. #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod...

Jann Arden explains the story behind her iconic 90s hit, Insensitive.

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah discuss quirky and problematic AI, wedding decision making & why Jann went viral on social media again this week.

On this week's edition of ASK JANN, our listeners voicenotes lead us to discuss a variety of topics from the patriarchy to personal health transformations and the importance of music. They also touch on Jann's advice for preserving personal journals and memories, Caitlin's thoughts on raising respectful young men, and more! #ASKJANN - want some life advice from Jann? Send in a story with a DM or on our website. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠www.jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus conte...

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah catch up on Caitlin's housing saga, Jann is home from Iceland and it's wedding crunch-time, and special guest Corb Lund joins the show to discuss songwriting and standing up for Alberta's mountains and Canadian drinking water.

Jann and Sarah discuss listener questions and comments related to wedding season leading up to Jann's big day!

Jann, Caitlin & Sarah catch up about Caitlin’s search for a new home, summer activities in Iceland, and the excitement surrounding the World Cup, and Jann invites app developer Travis Weniger to discuss his app, Memento Mori.

In this edition of #ASKJANN, what's her favourite thing about being Canadian? Does she have wedding jitters? And a voicenote that makes us ponder who to leave our vibrators to in our will...

Jann Arden is joined by actor, writer, and producer, Allan Hawco to discuss his journey in film & tv, including his new show Saint-Pierre.

In this edition of 'Behind the Song', Jann Arden discusses her song 'Where No One Knows Me," off her self-titled 2005 album, as requested by our friend and listener Matthew from Hamilton. Jann speaks about the song in how it explores personal identity, the creative process behind this song, and the song's relevance over time, especially after personal re-invention. Chapters: (00:00) Introduction to Behind the Song (02:25) Exploring the Song's Themes (09:06) Identity and Personal G...