Everybody Wants Something: A Degrassi Podcast

Seynique and Lauren chat about the most recent Degrassi Reunion put on by ATX. And of course, they had some things to say. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Find The Unofficial DTNG Playlist on Spotify and Apple. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

TW: rape, sexual assault Paige meets Dean, a star soccer player at rival school Bardell, and the two share an instant attraction. When she blows off Spinner to hang out with Dean, she finds herself in a situation even she can't handle. Meanwhile, J.T. and Toby's failure to keep their shared locker clean strains their friendship. Later, Paige struggles to come to terms with her recent sexual assaul...

This week we're joined by podcaster and real-life Canadian, Justine Elizabeth (Did I Make That Up?)! First up, Emma doesn't want people to know that Mr. Simpson is dating her mother as she hopes to win first place at the Science Fair. Emma ultimately wins, but the joy is short-lived when Manny accidentally emails the entire class about the relationship, and a jealous Liberty tries to convince Emma...

Spike tells Emma she's dating her old schoolmate--Emma's teacher, Mr. Simpson. After Spike cancels a girls' night with Emma to be with him, Craig helps Emma and Manny crash the seniors' '80s dance. Meanwhile, Spinner and Jimmy find themselves competing against each other in the break-dancing contest for tickets to a Toronto Maple Leafs game, but do not fare well against the new kid, Marco. Later,...

TW: child abuse, suicide Time for season 2 of DTNG! As a new school year begins, Degrassi expands into a full-fledged high school encompassing seventh through twelfth grades, much to the chagrin of all the students. New ninth-grader Craig becomes quick friends with Sean and attracts Emma and Manny, but his home life is less than perfect as he deals with an abusive father and his own, growing need...

For the season 1 finale of DTNG, we are joined once again by friend of the pod, Troy McEady! (Dunzo!) Ashley is tired of being a perfectionist and turns her end-of-the-year slumber party into an out-of-control rager. Meanwhile, J.T. brings an ecstasy pill for Toby, Sean, and himself, but when Ashley consumes it, things go from bad to worse. Also, Sean wants to make up with Emma, but Emma is still...

This week, Ashley writes a song she plans to perform with Terri at the Degrassi Lunchtime Cabaret, but when Terri adds Paige, she grows annoyed when Paige takes control. Terri attempts to use her recent project on tarot card readings to convince Ashley to go with Paige's ideas, but Ashley refuses, upsetting Terri and Paige. Meanwhile, Emma performs an interpretive dance to advocate anti-poaching,...

This week, Sean asks Emma out on a date, but the night turns into one disaster after another. Meanwhile, when Jimmy and Spinner are given detention by a stressed Ms. Kwan, they vow revenge by pulling pranks on her. The pranks are fun at first, but quickly turn cruel when Spinner decides to egg Ms. Kwan's car. Later, Paige starts a Spirit Squad at school. Manny, who desperately wants to join, start...

With his parents working constantly, Jimmy starts to spend all his time at Ashley's, which leaves her feeling smothered. Meanwhile, Emma learns her mood swings are not just because of stress when she gets her first period. Later, Emma accidentally starts a hurtful rumor about Liberty dating Mr. Armstrong, when in fact she is getting extra tutoring with him for her dyscalculia. Meanwhile, Spinner f...

First, Jimmy wants to make the basketball team, but due to practice, his schoolwork suffers. To get an energy boost, he convinces Spinner to skip a Ritalin pill and give it to him instead, resulting in Spinner, off his medication, mooning the audience during halftime. Meanwhile, Liberty is tired of writing Ashley's video announcement speeches and not getting any credit for it. Ashley then gives he...

With Parents' Day fast approaching, Toby tries to convince his divorced parents that the event is canceled in order to avoid an ugly, public spat between them. Meanwhile, Ashley and Paige vie for the attention of Toby's mom, who happens to be a casting agent. Emma is annoyed by the NAK (News About Kids) morning-announcements program, believing it to be biased. She then writes an opinionated paper...

This week: It's the first day of school at Degrassi Community School, and eighth-grader Ashley already has her sights set on becoming the school's newest student council president. Her seemingly sure win is soon threatened when her stepbrother, Toby, becomes frustrated by her unchallenged status and convinces his friend J.T. to run against her. Meanwhile, Emma and Manny deal with eighth-grader Spi...

CW: sexual assault It's time for a new era! We kick off the next step in our journey through the Degrassi Universe with the double-hitter "Mother and Child Reunion" in season 1 of Degrassi: The Next Generation. "Spike Nelson's 12-year-old daughter Emma has spent the year communicating with her boyfriend "Jordan" over the internet and finally makes plans to meet him in person, even though her frien...

We're saying goodbye to an era and we decided to do it with none other than our favorite Canadian and friend of the pod, Amanda Kuchinski (Amanda Loves to Hate Teen Mom and We Love to Hate TV). We watched the iconic Degrassi High finale School's Out (1992). The movie primarily focuses on the relationship between Joey and Caitlin, which is sabotaged by Joey's infidelity with Tessa Campanelli. Also,...

It's the finale before the finale! The year's last dance takes on new significance when the news comes out. It's not just the year's last dance. It's Degrassi's last dance. Also, Lauren really wanted high school clout and Seynique will do anything for attention. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack...

Spike invites Snake to the graduation formal but then Michelle – whom he'd really rather go with – invites him. Also, Lauren is living for homewrecker Yick and Seynique casts doubt on your grandparents' love stories. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack on Apple and Spotify (now updated!) Don't forg...

TW: suicide This week, we cover one of Degrassi High's most iconic episodes "Showtime (pts. 1&2)". In part one, the whole school is thrown into turmoil when a student commits suicide at school – especially Caitlin, since the student is her ex-boyfriend, Claude. And in part two, life begins to go on at Degrassi but should they go through with Talent Night? Meanwhile, Caitlin begins to have nightmar...

This episode originally aired exclusively on the Solid Listen Network Patreon as a bonus episode. Lauren & Seynique delve further into the Degrassi Extended Universe with the six-episode documentary series Degrassi Talks that aired in 1992, beginning with episode 1, 'Sex'. The cast of Degrassi High takes to the street to ask real Canadian teens about sex in the Great White North and they do not di...

Lucy, Heather, and Erica hear the rumor that their favorite band, The Savages, is making a rock video at the school. Also, Lauren tells us the cutest story ever and Seynique has a giggle fit. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack on Apple and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Wheels wears out his welcome at Joey's house when he steals money from Mrs. Jeremiah. Meanwhile, Michelle considers moving back in with her father. Also, Lauren questions why Michelle's dad is so creepy and Seynique does not like ominous phone calls from her mother. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtr...

On a very special episode of Everybody Wants Something, we are joined by none other than Troy McEady of DUNZO! Get ready for a fun and giggle-filled ride. Melanie's surprise sleepover promises to hold more than one surprise when Kathleen finds some marijuana. Also, Troy tells us about a wild birthday party at the Olive Garden, Lauren is not impressed by Arthur, and Seynique is a really bad liar. B...

TW: sexual abuse Liz begins to have repressed memories of being sexually abused as a child. Also, Lauren gives us the 411 on expat dating in China, and Seynique is disturbed by Spike's new 'do. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack on Apple and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Lucy takes a stand on behalf of the girls' volleyball team. Also, Lauren tells us about her Irish heritage and Seynique shows her appreciation for the black love. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack on Apple and Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Caitlin becomes increasingly upset about her father's infidelity but discovers that her mother already knows about it. Alex doesn't know what to do about his crush on Tessa. Wheels gets kicked out of the house by his grandmother. Also, Lauren tells us a racquetball ghost story and Seynique discusses first grade catfishing. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Fa...

Caitlin discovers her father is seeing another woman. Meanwhile, Snake takes a romantic interest in Michelle. Also, Lauren tells a story about a missed connection and Seynique does a really bad Samantha Jones impression. Become a Patron on the Solid Listen Patreon! Connect with us on Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. Check out The Degrassi High Soundtrack on Apple and Spotify. Learn more about you...