The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast

In our long-awaited season finale, we Finally say goodbye to the class of season 14! We had so many great things to say about Becky dating Drew and Jonah, Imogen trying "polyamory," Alli and Dallas getting next to nothing, and the rollercoaster that was Clare's pregnancy arc. Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:42 - Becky...

In our penultimate season 14 episode, we go into the less-than-iconic movie Don't Look Back! Celebrate summer with us as we discuss bad moms, babysitting, kidnapping, cheating, lesbianism, queer baiting, and more! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 12:35 - Maya  16:04 - Maya's misadventures babysitting and getting kidnapped 21:43 - Zay...

We continue into season 14 by discussing some of the debatably worst plot lines in the entire Degrassi franchise! Join us as we rib into the ridiculousness of Degrassi Nudes, how terrible of a person Zoe is, that Captain Who and Winston did not live up to their full potential, and Hunter's development leading into Next Class. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease...

We are finally back with season 14! In what is certainly going to be a tumultuous time for Jasper and Bridget, we start things off by discussing the train wreck that is Triles, Miles's weed "addiction" and his family problems, Maya finally facing her feelings about Cam, the start of Zaya, and Zig's burgeoning musical career. General trigger warning for discussions of parental abuse throughout. Fol...

We have finally finished season 13!! Finish things off strong with us as we discuss school dress codes, lesbians, toxic families, virtual avatar sex, nonsensical writing decisions for long-term couples, Clare being horny af, and Drew and Clare somehow being a compelling couple? Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:25 - Imogen 5:26 - Dress c...

We dive deep into some of the most controversial parts of season 13: Clare's cancer and Adam's death! In part 1 of our focus on the seniors, we look at their short-lived journeys at the beginning of the season, as Clare grapples with dying (we know she won't), Adam dies for a public service announcement, and Drew gets over it really quickly. Let us know your thoughts on these messes of storylines...

Continuing our journey through season 13, we focus on some of our least favorite characters in all of Degrassi - Tristan and Zoe! In one of our longest episodes yet, we delve into what makes Tristan such a toxic friend, why Zoe is so terrible to every person she ever talks to, and the various romances they're involved in as well as the unfortunate abuse both of them face. We also discuss Winston's...

In our 50th (!) episode of the podcast, we discuss one of the many love polygons of season 13: Maya, Miles, and Zig! We go in-depth about Maya's relationship with both troubled boys, how each of them has many faults and issues that they need to go to therapy for, and how this season fits into Maya's mental health arc. We also discuss the beginning of Miles's character arc, Zig's nebulous existence...

We begin our long journey into season 13 today, starting with our first batch of seniors: Alli, Dallas, Jenna, and Connor! Join us as we discuss Jonnor's two C plots, Alli's long struggle with an abusive boyfriend, and Dallas's equally compelling crusades against unrequited love and institutional racism. General TW for discussions of relationship abuse and violence throughout. Follow us on Twitter...

Special guest and resident astrologer Heather joins us to help us out in assigning the zodiac signs to all the most iconic Degrassi characters! We also do some investigating into characters' birthdays and which couples are compatible based on their sign. What characters do you have the same sign as, and do you relate to them more than the others?? Let us know on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Ins...

In our grand finale of season 9 and The Next Generation itself, we discuss the oft discussed but seldom loved Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Join us as we travel to New York City to understand twincest, take a road trip to Niagara Falls to get married to the boy who bullied us in 7th grade, and all the way home to Toronto to celebrate the end of an era and sweet, spontaneous loving. Follow us on Twitte...

In our second to last season 9 episode, we discuss toxic relationships everywhere! Sav and Anya fight all season just to break up due to an almost pregnancy, Jane and Declan get hot and heavy in secret, Holly J and Declan questionably get together, and Declan and Fiona have an... odd sibling relationship. We also discuss Marco's brief stint as a student teacher at Degrassi. Join us next time for o...

We continue our journey into season 9 with our baby minor niners! Join us as we discuss pee balloons, sexting and STDs, the infamous niner love triangle, and Clare writing some steamy vampire fan fiction. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease General trigger warning for discussions of grooming and child abuse.  0:00 - Intro  3:05 - Dave 8:36 - Dave's qu...

In our season 9 premiere and our first episode of 2022, we discuss the AMAZING news that Degrassi will be returning in 2023 on HBO, and begin doing a deep dive into season 9's hot topics: splitting the bill, crystal meth, and how to not be gay. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro and reboot discussion!!  5:55 - Danny & Chantay 10:35...

In our final episode of season 8 and 2021, we finally discuss the Academy Award-deserving cinematic masterpiece, Degrassi Goes Hollywood! We close off the arcs of three of the most iconic Degrassi girls of all time, discuss toxic excellence in the relationships and personal lives of our heroines, and how we will always have LA. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisea...

In our penultimate season 8 episode, we dive into the precarious social lives of both high school and college freshmen! Sororities and robot competitions, secret relationships and blazing, and bad boys and roommates are but a few points of interest in what is sure to be our most popular episode to date. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro&nb...

Continuing our foray into season 8, we discuss Sav and Anya as a classic on-again off-again high school couple, Jane being a complete badass, Spinner and Jane being a super healthy couple (we'll see how that goes in season 9...), and Holly J's redemption(?). General TW for discussions of sexual abuse and child molestation throughout the Jane & Spinner segment. Send us your Spotify Wrapped on T...

0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Riley 6:34 - Piley aka Peter is bisexual I dont make the rules 11:42 - Riley & Anya and steroids 18:36 - Riley's coming out journey 25:54 - Danny & Leia 29:38 - Their breakup with Mia and Danny's wasted potential as the main boy 36:55 - Getting together and Liar Leia  42:47 - Mia & Peter 50:48 - Modeling, slut shaming, and disagreements!  1:03:58 - Droppin...

In our season 7 finale, we discuss the seniors who we've been following since they were grade 7 babies! We talk about Toby's foray into podcasting, Emma getting involved in a pyramid scheme, the Manny and Jay saga, and Liberty figuring out what she wants. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - Toby 3:20 - Toby's growth over the years and Lakeh...

In our second to last season 7 episode, we say good bye (and good riddance) to the college plots of Marco, Ellie, and Paige. Not only is Alex's departure terrible, but Ellie keeps trusting in toxic men, Marco can't figure out what he wants, and Paige happily chooses to accept poor work conditions and to stigmatize HIV! Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesoc...

Bridget and Jasper continue looking into season 7 with the dynamic duo, Spinner and Jimmy, and their significant others! We say goodbye to Ashley amid music controversy, discuss the importance of disability representation, and see whether or not Jasper would keep his testicle if it were removed. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 3:36 - Jim...

Bridget and Jasper discuss one of the greatest arcs in Degrassi history with Darcy's sexual assault and subsequent breakdown. We also talk about Danny and Derek's antics throughout seasons 6 and 7, from getting bullied by teachers to fighting over racism! TW for discussions of rape and suicide throughout the Darcy & Peter segments. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesoc...

We are back with season 7! Come hang with us as we chat about the Lakehurst squad who ultimately become Degrassi staples, the social dynamics of tenth graders, the idiocy of teen boys, and how best to be a teen mother. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 3:54 - Mia 8:55 - Mia & Sav  17:14 - Lucas is a deadbeat!! 27:22 - Mia's growth...

In our season 6 finale, we talk about the return of Mr. Sean Cameron and whether or not his character was done justice, how terrible Peter is and how great Manny is, and the continuation of Sean and Emma's epic romance! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:20 – Emma and Sean 7:40 – Emma/Sean/Peter love triangle 16:39 – Sean’s return 31:18 –...

In our penultimate season 6 episode, we discuss all things Degrassi University, including the manifestation of loneliness through gambling and flunking out, the myriad of toxic couples both straight and gay, using drugs to manipulate others, and why sex work should be destigmatized and decriminalized. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro &amp...