Episodes

Jann Arden shares the story behind Unloved, including a ghostly encounter and a collaboration with Jackson Browne.

Jann welcomes friend and actress Sarah McVie to hear about her bid for Mayor of Toronto!

Jann Arden invites friend and politician Janis Irwin to discuss the current political landscape in Alberta. They discuss the rise of misinformation, the importance of empathy in political discourse, and the need for civic engagement, especially regarding Alberta separatism. More About Janis Irwin: Janis Irwin was first elected to the Alberta Legislature as the NDP MLA for Edmonton-Highlands-Norwood in 2019, and was re-elected in 2023. Janis currently serves as the Shadow Minister for Housing. ...

Jann reflects on the song 'Ode to A Friend' off her album Happy?

Jann welcomes legendary Canadian blues guitarist Colin James to speak about his memoir, Playing the Changes.

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

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 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 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.

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.