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Sep 3, 2011 | 36:57Being Jann Stevie Nicks, Dan Hill, and "Ask Jann Anything!" AudioBeing Jann Stevie Nicks, Dan Hill, and "Ask Jann Anything!" Sep 3, 2011 | 36:57Episode 10: For the last episode of Being Jann this summer, Jann talks to two of her musical heroes!
Stevie Nicks tells us how her rock n' roll lifestyle almost killed her, and the moment she decided to turn her life around.
And Dan Hill describes his tumultuous relationship with his monster hit, "Sometimes When We Touch" - and the day it got him out of a sticky situation with some gun-toting border guards.
Plus, Jann's cautionary tale on why kids and laundry don't mix.
Aug 27, 2011 | 28:07Being Jann August 27, 2011 AudioBeing Jann August 27, 2011 Aug 27, 2011 | 28:07Episode 9: It's a special epicurean episode of Being Jann today!
Jann hits the streets of Calgary to ask, "What's the biggest fight you've ever had over food?"
Celebrity chef - and former Bass is Base musician - Roger Mooking drops by to talk about the connection between food and music.
And Jann shares her most mortifying moment while performing on stage - ever.
Aug 20, 2011 | 30:45Being Jann Brent Butt, Family Face-Off, and Cigar Box Guitars AudioBeing Jann Brent Butt, Family Face-Off, and Cigar Box Guitars Aug 20, 2011 | 30:45Episode 8: Corner Gas' Brent Butt sits down with Jann to talk about his funny family, Hiccups, and what he'd be doing if he wasn't a comedian. A listener named Briget tells us about her crazy Dad in Family Face-Off. Jann interviews a man on Quadra Island who makes a very unique and historic type of instrument. Plus, new music from Sidney York.
Aug 13, 2011 | 31:19Being Jann Gordon Pinsent, Elise Roller, and Noir Novels - Episode 7 AudioBeing Jann Gordon Pinsent, Elise Roller, and Noir Novels - Episode 7 Aug 13, 2011 | 31:19It’s all about getting older on Being Jann this week! Legendary Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent talks about: what keeps him young-at-heart, Blue Rodeo, and Julie Christie. Calgary singer-songwriter Elise Roller pops by with her keyboard in tow, and talks about her day job: cleaning the apartments of senior citizens. We let you ‘Ask Jann’ anything via Twitter and Jann learns all about Noir mystery novels.
Aug 6, 2011 | 30:37Being Jann Michael Buble, Jann’s Hairdresser, and Wedding Stories AudioBeing Jann Michael Buble, Jann’s Hairdresser, and Wedding Stories Aug 6, 2011 | 30:37Episode 6: It’s wedding season on Being Jann! Canadian crooner Michael Buble tells Jann what REALLY happened during his recent nuptials to Argentinian actress Luisana Lopilato. Jann’s personal hairdresser comes on to give love and style advice. Jann plays a tale of frozen, feathered fowl in the segment Family Face-Off, and we get your disastrous wedding stories. Oh and Jann has another Jackie Collins moment!
Jul 30, 2011 | 35:31Being Jann July 30, 2011 AudioBeing Jann July 30, 2011 Jul 30, 2011 | 35:31It’s all about WORK this week on Being Jann. Mayor of Calgary Naheed Nenshi talks about tweeting, meeting Jann when he was a nerd, and Chad VanGaalen. Jann finds out what it is like to work for the Guinness World Book of Records. Jann gives more musical words of wisdom to her 17 year old protégé Kate Gaulton and she takes to the streets to ask you about your worst job.
Jul 23, 2011 | 32:30Being Jann Jennifer Warnes, Ask Jann, and a Jazzy Customs Agent AudioBeing Jann Jennifer Warnes, Ask Jann, and a Jazzy Customs Agent Jul 23, 2011 | 32:30Episode 4: Dirty Dancing soundtrack star Jennifer Warnes comes on the show to tell Jann about recording her last album with a broken leg. Jann goes to the streets to ask you about heartbreak. Comedian Shoshana Sperling helps Jann answer your love quandaries and Jann talks to a jazz singing customs agent.
Jul 15, 2011 | 34:42Being Jann July 15, 2011 - Episode 3 AudioBeing Jann July 15, 2011 - Episode 3 Jul 15, 2011 | 34:42This week it's all about MOMS. Jann talks to a woman who does a dead-on impression of Jann's mom. Little House on the Prairie star Melissa Gilbert talks about her kids. We find out what twin, pop-duo Tegan and Sara were like as children from their mom, Sonia Celment. Jann speaks with the creator of the Hindsight Letters and she hits the streets to talk to you about your mothers and how they drive you crazy.
Jul 8, 2011 | 29:24Being Jann Arlene Dickinson, Money Lessons, and a Magician AudioBeing Jann Arlene Dickinson, Money Lessons, and a Magician Jul 8, 2011 | 29:24Episode 2: Jann speaks with the queen of the Dragon’s Den Arlene Dickinson and learns some money lessons. Jann tells the story of her first car, we check in with the president of the Jann Fan Club of Rhode Island, and Jann speaks with Ryan Joyce – international illusionist.
Jul 2, 2011 | 31:13Being Jann Steven Page, Family Face-Off, and Summer Camp AudioBeing Jann Steven Page, Family Face-Off, and Summer Camp Jul 2, 2011 | 31:13Episode 1: Former Barenaked Lady Steve Page talks about band camp. Jann goes into the streets to get your camp horror stories. Calgary hip-hop group TRANSIT tells about writing a viral, hit-song in 8 hours then Jann attempts to write one in 3 minutes. We find out why your family is wackier than Jann's in segement called Family Face-Off. Plus, meet Jann’s 17 yr old musical protégé.
Dec 7, 2010 | 53:58Being Jann Being Jann: Episode 9 AudioBeing Jann Being Jann: Episode 9 Dec 7, 2010 | 53:58
Aug 20, 2010 | 1:21Being Jann Scaring Survivorman AudioBeing Jann Scaring Survivorman Aug 20, 2010 | 1:21What is the scariest - or craziest -situation you have ever faced?
Aug 17, 2010 | 53:58Being Jann Being Jann: Episode 8 AudioBeing Jann Being Jann: Episode 8 Aug 17, 2010 | 53:58
Aug 15, 2010 | 2:45Being Jann Jann's Fan: The Pet Whisperer AudioBeing Jann Jann's Fan: The Pet Whisperer Aug 15, 2010 | 2:45Jann talks to a real life Dr. Dolittle.
Aug 15, 2010 | 26:10Being Jann SHeDAISY & Jann Arden: The Extended Interview AudioBeing Jann SHeDAISY & Jann Arden: The Extended Interview Aug 15, 2010 | 26:10
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