Episodes

  • Recall: Gavin Crawford

    Recall: Gavin Crawford
    May 21 2025
    On this week's recall, we revisit Jann's conversation with ⁠Gavin Crawford⁠ from May 2023 where they talk about his podcast, ⁠Let's Not Be Kidding⁠; a seven-part series about a comedian, his mom, and her memory problems. 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). Leave us a voicenote! ⁠⁠⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠⁠⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 mins
  • Josie Balka: Confidence vs. Self-Esteem and the Power of Poetry

    Josie Balka: Confidence vs. Self-Esteem and the Power of Poetry
    May 16 2025
    Jann, Caitlin and Sarah welcome poet, influencer and radio host Josie Balka. They discuss Josie's journey into poetry, the impact of aging, vulnerability, and body image, and the process of publishing her debut poetry book, 'I Hope You Remember.' She reflects on the importance of authenticity in her work, the challenges of perfectionism, the joy of celebrating achievements, and the importance of personal connections that fuel creativity. More About Josie Balka: Josie Balka is a broadcaster, voiceover artist, and poet. She holds a diploma in radio, television, and film from Niagara College and has worked for some of the largest media companies in North America as an on-air personality. She can often be caught recording viral poetry in her sound-proof closet. I Hope You Remember, Josie’s first book of poetry, includes over eighty poems, some previously published and others never shared before. Every page in this collection hits home, rhapsodizing on universal experiences like jealousy, family relationships, complex body image, falling in and out of love (with others and yourself), and the ever-changing lens of nostalgia. With sparse, clear prose, Josie’s poetry looks to bring forth deep feelings like grief, envy, apathy, joy, and, most importantly, hope. https://www.instagram.com/josiebalka/ https://www.tiktok.com/@josiebalka https://www.simonandschuster.com/books/I-Hope-You-Remember/Josie-Balka/9781668077108 Flower shop Sarah mentioned (go get flowers if you live in King City!) https://www.instagram.com/floralstudiobyfiorib/ Flower shop Caitlin mentioned in Toronto: https://www.instagram.com/kenilworthfloral/ Until June 14th, get up to 20% off select tires thanks to our friends at Fountain Tire! PLUS, up to $120 off a set of select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. Plus, $50 off any service when you spend at least $150 when you purchase select tires. Find a location near you: ⁠https://www.fountaintire.com/⁠ Leave us a voicenote! ⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠ Connect with us: ⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    58 mins
  • Recall: Joanne McNally

    Recall: Joanne McNally
    May 14 2025
    On this week's recall episode, Irish comedian Joanne McNally joins Jann Arden from her Winnipeg hotel for a chat about Just For Laughs Festival (recorded back in 2023) , her comedy tours, and all the topics she explores on The Prosecco Express. Joanne created, wrote, and presented the funny and insightful documentary ⁠Baby Hater⁠, which was broadcast in Ireland for TV3. Her first one-woman show, ⁠Bite Me⁠ - a show about eating disorders - was nominated for multiple awards including Best Performer, Best Production, and a First Fortnight award at the Dublin Fringe in 2016. Find out more about Joanne and see her on an upcoming tour date: ⁠https://www.joannemcnally.com/⁠. Listen to her podcasts ⁠My Therapist Ghosted Me Here⁠ or Joanne McNally Investigates. Leave us a voicenote! ⁠⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠⁠ Connect with us: ⁠⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠⁠ ⁠⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 mins
  • Playoffs, Papal Picks & the Power of Spring

    Playoffs, Papal Picks & the Power of Spring
    May 9 2025
    This week it's just Jann, Caitlin, and Sarah! They cover everything from how our mental health changes based on the weather, and the NHL playoffs with so many Canadian teams still playing! The conversation also touches on political issues in Alberta, indigenous rights, and highlights from the recent Met Gala, and Lady Gaga's concert in Brazil. The discussion also touches on the evolution of the music industry, the papal selection process, Mother's Day, entrepreneurship and Sarah's travel plans to Italy. Connect with us: ⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠ ⁠⁠www.patreon.com/jannardenpod ⁠⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠ ⁠https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Recall: Anne Murray

    Recall: Anne Murray
    May 7 2025
    In this recall episode dating back to July 2020, Jann welcomes longtime friend, musician and Canadian icon Anne Murray! Anne Murray reflects on her 40-year career, noting her last show was in July 2008. She discusses the challenges of balancing work with family life and the relentless touring schedule. She also touches on the unique challenges faced by modern artists and the impact of her career on younger generations. Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com ⁠www.patreon.com/jannardenpod ⁠ www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    26 mins
  • Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: From High School VP to Federal MP

    Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: From High School VP to Federal MP
    May 2 2025
    Jann, Caitlin and Sarah begin by reflecting on the democratic process and the importance of civic engagement and the Canadian federal election results. They revisit the Blue Origin celebrity backlash and touch on the pricing controversy surrounding Amazon and tariff implications for consumers before welcoming special guest, Nathaniel Erskine-Smith.Nate and Caitlin went to high school together! There's a bit of reminiscing, but then he details his journey into politics and animal welfare advocacy. They explore the challenges of balancing personal life with political responsibilities, the importance of community representation, and the legislative process in Parliament. The conversation highlights the sacrifices made by individuals in these fields and the need for understanding and collaboration across political lines. More About Nathaniel Erskine-Smith: Nate's been the Member of Parliament for Beaches-East York since 2015, he's known for his independence, and he's worked to support workers, advance climate action, improve healthcare, strengthen our social safety net, protect animals, and more. Since December 2024, he's served as the Minister of Housing and Infrastructure. Before politics, Nate practised commercial litigation, having studied law and political philosophy at Queen’s and Oxford. He was once a decent baseball pitcher. https://www.ourcommons.ca/members/en/nathaniel-erskine-smith(88687) Fountain Tire Sale: April 28th to June 14th, get up to 20% off select tires. PLUS, up to $120 off a set of select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. Plus, $50 off any service when you spend at least $150 when you purchase select tires. Find a location near you: ⁠https://www.fountaintire.com/⁠ Leave us a voicenote! ⁠https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/⁠ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: ⁠https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod⁠ Order ONLYJANNS Merch: ⁠https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden⁠ Connect with us: ⁠www.jannardenpod.com⁠ ⁠www.instagram.com/jannardenpod⁠ ⁠www.facebook.com/jannardenpod⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Recall: Ziya Tong

    Recall: Ziya Tong
    Apr 30 2025
    Wrapping up Earth Month, we're revisiting Jann's conversation with Ziya Tong and her incredible work on the documentary Plastic People. In case you're not familiar, she is an award-winning author and broadcaster, best known for her work with Discovery’s flagship science show, Daily Planet, and NOVA ScienceNow on PBS. She is the author of the best-selling book ⁠The Reality Bubble⁠, which was shortlisted for Canada’s most prestigious non-fiction literary prize, and won the Lane Anderson Award for best science writing. Ziya served as the Vice Chair of WWF Canada and currently serves as a trustee of WWF International. Ziya co-directed a new documentary called Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics with Ben Addelman, and she stars alongside Executive Producer Rick Smith. Jann, Caitlin and Ziya discuss the dangers of microplastics in our bodies and the environment. Ziya shares that microplastics are found everywhere, including in our blood, placenta, and even the human brain. They discuss the impacts to our health such as increased risk of stroke, heart attack, and cancer. Ziya emphasizes the need for individual and collective action to reduce plastic consumption and advocates for joining organizations that are working towards solving the plastics crisis. Ziya and her team are still raising money for the documentary's impact campaign and they plan to release a podcast to delve deeper into the dark secrets and stories of the plastics industry. You can support the campaign ⁠HERE⁠. Watch Plastic People on CBC Gem: https://gem.cbc.ca/the-nature-of-things/s64e11 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 mins
  • Is Max Kerman A Try Hard?

    Is Max Kerman A Try Hard?
    Apr 25 2025
    Arkells frontman and now author Max Kerman joins the show to speak about his new book Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress. Jann asks Max about his creative process, the importance of persistence in the arts, and how to navigate the music industry. Max and Jann reflect on true artistic enthusiasm and positivity in creative pursuits, as well as the importance of networking and asking for opportunities. Max also touches on the intricate balance between the creativity and the financial aspects of being an artist, the challenges of navigating social media authentically, and the importance of community engagement. He reflects on the future of music as artists age, the significance of self-reflection, and the impact of their songs on fans. More About Max Kerman and Try Hard: Max Kerman is the frontman of the multiplatinum, award-winning touring band Arkells. Try Hard is his first book. Let’s say you see a familiar musician from a globe-trotting, touring band hanging out at your local coffee shop, reading the newspaper and typing away on his laptop. This doesn’t look like a musician at work. He seems approachable enough, so you ask him what exactly he does all day. With a grin on his face, he admits the job might not be what you think. So you take a seat, and ask him every question you’ve ever had about how it all works: the nuts and bolts of writing a song, preparing for a show, marketing a band, and the day-to-day business of a creative life. With each answer—none of it about talent—you realize this musician is a bit of a…try hard. And the mystery of being a creative person isn’t actually mysterious at all: it’s just exploring ideas with an enthusiastic and determined curiosity. Over and over. Max is that musician in the coffee shop, and this is what reading Try Hard feels like: one-of-a- kind tales from a dynamic frontman, and a companion to your own creative work in progress. With a brick-by-brick attitude, Max explores his own growth in the craft of storytelling and performance, the pleasure to be found in collaboration, and the creative spirit required in sharing your art. *Photo by Nathan Nash* Buy Try Hard: Creative Work in Progress https://www.arkellsmusic.com/ Fountain Tire Sales: Until April 26th, get up to 25% off instantly plus up to $120 off a set of four select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. They are also offering $50 off any service of $150 or more with the purchase of select tires. Starting April 28th to June 14th, get up to 20% off select tires. PLUS, up to $120 off a set of select Goodyear tires with a mail in rebate. Plus, $50 off any service when you spend at least $150 when you purchase select tires. Find a location near you: https://www.fountaintire.com/ Leave us a voicenote! https://jannardenpod.com/voicemail/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    50 mins
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