The Jann Arden Podcast

Jann and Sarah remember Tina Turner, the QUEEN of Rock 'N Roll, who passed away this week at eighty-three. Special guest Gavin Crawford joins the show to talk about his new podcast, Let's Not Be Kidding; a seven-part series about a comedian, his mom, and her dementia. In this seven-part series, Gavin tells the story of losing his mother — his best friend and the inspiration for a lot of his comedy — to a disease that can be as hilarious as it is heartbreaking. He’s also joined by family and comedian friends including; Jann, Scott Thompson (Kids in the Hall), Aurora Browne (Baroness Von Sketch Show), and Nora McClellan (Son of A Critch).

Jann and Sarah talk about summer romance and how the sunshine can not only change our moods, but our romantic lives! That (very quickly) lead them down memory lane to recount how they both lost their virginity, when their parents caught them, and more! Send them a voicenote about your first time @JannArdenPod and they may play your story on the show next week!

Jann and Caitlin are reunited for a special episode where they catch up on life, the MET Gala and the Coronation.

Jann shares some Gordon Lightfoot memories after he left us this week, Sarah shares an update about her sister's wedding festivities, and special guest Mark Brand joins to talk about his podcast BETTER which just launched its second season. BETTER is a podcast about hope & resilience and leaving the planet a better place than we found it. It’s a home for conversations with incredible people who are changemakers, disrupters, and experts in their fields and you can listen to it HERE. Brand is a social-impact entrepreneur, chef, and systems designer who is committed to ending hunger. By sharing tools for hope & resilience, Brand believes we can empower ourselves and eachother to be BETTER. Find out more about Mark Brand on his website.

Jann and Sarah cover a variety of topics this week. Jann shares stories from her time on the road with Harry Belafonte, Sarah confides in Jann about her sister's upcoming wedding + more! The book Jann recommends in this episode is The Four Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz. The podcast Jann mentions is The Blaze Sessions, check them out! Send us your voicenotes about wedding season @JannArdenPod on Instagram.

This week's special guest is Melissa Gilbert; an Emmy-winning, Golden Globe-nominated actor, director, producer, and New York Times Best-Selling author. Melissa’s career began at the age of 2 appearing in commercials and guest spots.  Melissa achieved iconic status by the age of 19 after a 10-year run on the television classic Little House On The Prairie where she played the role of Laura Ingalls Wilder.  She has starred in over fifty television movies and feature films including The Miracle Worker, The Diary of Anne Frank and Splendor in the Grass. As an author, Melissa has penned four best-selling books;  Prairie Tale: A Memoir (New York Times Best Seller) Daisy and Josephine, My Prairie Cookbook and Back To the Prairie: A Home Remade, A Life Rediscovered. Keep up with Melissa and listen to her podcast, The Knitty Gritty Podcast, on her website: https://www.modernprairie.com/.

Jann catches Sarah up on her trip to Iceland as she settles in the UK for a friend's birthday surprise and a listener prompts a discussion about how to find passion later in life. On this episode, Jann and Sarah also discuss her upcoming charity golf tournament which you can find more information about HERE.

Jann and Sarah pick up their discussion about forgiveness from last week's show as they read through listener comments and reflect on how we can all find a better way to let go. Thank you so much for sending in your questions and comments, keep them coming! Send us a voicenote @JannArdenPod on Instagram!

Jann ponders the idea of forgiveness with Sarah after her brother left a birthday card in the mailbox. Jann's former colleague and friend Raeanne Schachter  joins the conversation to talk about her later-in-life leap of faith to become an artist! If you're in Vancouver’s Granville Island this summer, check out her guest exhibit Dames: Women With Bodies, at Lynn Falconer’s Studio Gallery through August 1st. For more information, visit her website https://www.raeanneschachter.com/.

The season finale of Catherine Reitman's Workin' Moms is upon us (airs Tuesday March 28th on CBC). We celebrate 7 seasons of one of the most successful Canadian television shows with award-winning actress, producer and director, Dani Kind who plays Anne Carlson on the show. She is also recognized for the people’s choice award winning Wynonna Earp (Syfy/CTV Sci-Fi). Kind has been nominated for three Canadian Screen Awards for best lead actress in a comedy alongside Catherine O’Hara.  In the past year, Kind had her directorial debut with her short film Capsule and went on to direct an episode of Workin' Moms.

Jann Arden is inspired to talk about what happiness looks like as we age after a trip to Palm Springs to celebrate her friend Mary Ann's 91st birthday and Sarah Burke recaps Juno Awards weekend in Edmonton.

Jann Arden and Sarah Burke speak about women who inspire them for Women's History Month, the anti-trans legislation in the U.S., and as requested, a segment about how much blind dates have changed with the internet! Find the NPR article HERE and the Jon Stewart interview discussed HERE.

Caitlin Green returns to the podcast for an emergency discussion with Jann and Sarah surrounding Ozempic, a medication used for the treatment of type 2 diabetes and as an anti-obesity medication for long-term weight management. Read the article Caitlin references here: https://www.thecut.com/article/weight-loss-ozempic.html. Jann references actress Emma Thompson in the film Good Luck To You, Leo Grande https://www.imdb.com/title/tt13352968/

Jann and Sarah are joined by Cynthia Loyst and Josie Dye, the hosts and creators of the new podcast and show called Unmentionables. They call it the show you need, but were too shy to ask for! Cynthia Loyst, Co-Host of CTV’s The Social, and Josie Dye, Host and Creator of The Josie Dye Show on Indie88, invite guests on a ridiculously fun journey that celebrates the unique stories and all the imperfections that make us human. ‘Unmentionables’ is all about those delicious, messy and sexy topics. Cynthia and Josie share extremely personal (and often embarrassing) stories along with their various guests, inviting everyone to feel less shame about their own “unmentionables”. Want to hear more? Join in on the conversation and check out Unmentionables at www.CynthiaAndJosie.com.

On this week's episode, Sarah invites special guest Caitlin Green back to surprise Jann to weigh in on Rihanna's Superbowl Halftime performance, Toronto Mayor John Tory's scandal and more.  Jann and Sarah also discuss Black History Month and some proposed topics from listeners including Valentine's Day. Sandra Lawson is the woman Jann speaks about on this episode, read more about her HERE.

Jann and Sarah share their thoughts (good and bad) on the Grammys and celebrate Jann's 28th Juno nomination for the album Descendant. Sarah also details her solo reading with recent guest clairvoyant Kim Dennis.

Jann and Sarah catch up about some cosmic coincidences since their chat with clairvoyant Kim Dennis last week. Jann also prompts Sarah for a discussion about relationships, both friendly and romantic. From break-ups to besties, they discuss it all!

Our friend Kim Dennis the Clairvoyant returns to the Jann Arden show and podcast! Jann and Kim discuss a recent reading and a message from her mom, Sarah asks Kim about her late grandfather and more! Find out more about Kim on her website and Facebook Page. If you book a reading, make sure you tell us about it!

Jann asks Sarah and Adam about how they're feeling during the 1-week veganuary challenge while reading more listener comments and questions. Jann discusses the ever-evolving vegan food industry, the updated Canadian alcohol guidelines, 'dry january', and the glitz and glamour of awards show season.

Jann prepares Sarah & Adam for the one-week Veganuary challenge starting January 15th, reading listener questions and comments and recommending recipes! Jann and Sarah discuss the evolution of Jennifer Coolidge after her Golden Globes win for The White Lotus Season 2 this week. Sarah and Jann compare notes on the new Prince Harry memoir Spared. On this episode, Sarah mentions the Meghan Markle podcast called Archetypes.