The Jann Arden Podcast

Well, we're back from our home studios! Jann tells Caitlin and Sarah about her CBC New Year's Eve marathon. They also have a discussion on New Year's resolutions, self-care, and the importance of mindfulness during the winter months. They touch on Trudeau's resignation and the Golden Globe Awards too. Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Pre-Save Jann’s New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to season 5 of the Jann Arden Podcast! For the first episode, Toronto-based media personality Jax Irwin invites Jann, Caitlin & Sarah into her home studio! Jax is known for her wildly popular "East Coast Cold Calls" series. Jax and Jann delve into their shared experiences with sobriety, they discuss the unexpected transition from traditional media to the digital world, the joys and anxieties of morning radio, and the surprising connections she's forged through her cold calls. More About Jax Irwin: Jax Irwin is an award winning digital creator & on-air host. Known for blending humour and heart, Jax has become a trusted and familiar figure in Canadian media over her 15 year broadcasting career. With an East Coast gift of gab, Jax has hosted shows across the country including Virgin Radio Toronto’s “Virgin Morning’s with Adam Wylde, TJ & Jax” along with regular appearances on CTV’s The Social, Your Morning, and CTV News. Shifting into the world of social media over the past few years, she has quickly made a name for herself as a versatile content creator and collaborator. Whether she’s cold-calling a random phone number on TikTok just for the fun of it, or teaming up with some of North America’s biggest brands in commercial campaigns, you can count on Jax’s enthusiasm and approach to keep the audience coming back.  Watch Jax & Jann's cold call on TikTok or Instagram. Follow Jax on socials: https://www.instagram.com/jaxonair/ https://www.tiktok.com/@jaxonair Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Pre-Save Jann’s New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Believe us when we say that we HATED postponing our holiday party, but as you've probably seen, Jann is sick and had no voice to record with Caitlin and Sarah this week! So, what you're getting today is a 2024 recap looking back on our favourite moments and guests of 2024; thankfully, you'll still hear lots of Jann! Caitlin and Sarah start the show with their own reflections on 2024, discussing significant career changes and their podcast journey with Jann. A huge thank you to our listeners for being with us all year, and sending all your well wishes in for Jann! You truly make this show what it has become and we're so grateful you're along with us. We will be back in January to kick off 2025 with you. HAPPY HOLIDAYS and see you soon! UPDATE RE: OUR POSTPONED HOLIDAY PARTY: IF YOU JOIN PATREON AS A PAID MEMBER BEFORE JANUARY 2025, YOU'LL GAIN ACCESS TO OUR "STILL JOLLY IN JANUARY" BELATED HOLIDAY PARTY, AN ONLY JANNS EXCLUSIVE! MORE TO COME. Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod Pre-Save Jann’s New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Jann Arden welcomes special guest John Batt, the creator of the popular Canadian history-themed Instagram account @canada.gov.ca. They explore the unique blend of humour and Canadian history that defines Batt's work, discussing the evolution of his account, the cultural identity of Canada, and the experience of performing live shows across Canada. The conversation also touches on Batt's journey from a day job to becoming a full-time content creator and the impact of internet culture on his career. Jann, Caitlin, John and Sarah explore the multifaceted aspects of Canadian culture, from music licensing in the 90s to the unique regional delicacies that define Canadian cuisine. The discussion also highlights the importance of humor in politics and the role of community in shaping cultural narratives. As they reflect on the past and look towards the future, the conversation emphasizes the need for a more honest understanding of Canada's diverse identity and the hope for positive change. More about John Batt: John Batt was born and raised in Fredericton and now lives in Montreal. When Batt is not working in post-secondary education, he is fine-tuning his live show that is coming to a city near you. His live show, which is selling out across the country, is neither a podcast nor is it stand-up comedy: instead it's canada.gov.ca and there's really nothing like it. Find his upcoming tour dates and more on Instagram. Big thanks to our sponsor Fountain Tire! Find out more about their current deal on until December 14th on their website. https://www.fountaintire.com/promotions/save-225/ Get access to bonus content and more on Patreon: https://patreon.com/JannArdenPod *JOIN PATREON AS A PAID MEMBER BEFORE SUNDAY DECEMBER 15TH FOR ACCESS TO OUR HOLIDAY PARTY! YOU'LL BE WITH US AS WE RECORD OUR LAST EPISODE OF THE YEAR, AN ONLY JANNS EXCLUSIVE!* Pre-Save Jann’s New Album MIXTAPE! https://jannarden.lnk.to/MIXTAPE Order ONLYJANNS Merch: https://cutloosemerch.ca/collections/jann-arden Book a Jann Cameo with proceeds going to animal welfare: https://www.cameo.com/jann1962 Connect with us: www.jannardenpod.com www.instagram.com/jannardenpod https://twitter.com/JannArdenPod www.facebook.com/jannardenpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices