I Hope I Can Make It Through

(Trigger Warnings: 00:30:00- fatphobia, homophobia. 00:00:00-00:30:00- racism)   On this week, JT has a commercial that is kind of... eh and he wants to use it to impress Manny.  Meanwhile, Marco and Dylan head out on their first date!  But there's a major curveball! Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is the When My Boy Walks Down the Street by Magnetic Fields.   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com...

(Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide, sexism, teenage sexuality and hospitalization from 00:24:00 onward)   In this week's episode, Caitlin tries to become a parent and all the problems that comes along with it.  Meanwhile, Craig has to take on Ashley's anger towards him in a battle of the bands.  Helping us through this is Gwyn!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Rock N Roll High Schoo...

(Trigger Warnings: 00:00:00- Homophobia.  00:41:00- Intimate partner violence, ableism, discussions of what to do in those situations) On this week's episode, Sean and Ellie are trying to work out the kinks in their new relationship.  Meanwhile, Rick has come back into Terry's life.  She's happy but her friends are hesitant to trust him again.  Helping us through this is Gwyn!  Intro is the Degras...

(Trigger Warnings: Mentions of cancer, racism, homophobia, internalized ableism, self harm, sexual assault) This week Toby, Hazel, Jimmy, Sean and Ellie are all in detention while Snake makes his return to the school.  Helping us through this one was Jazz!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Take on Me by A-ha.     E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1...

(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- Racism 47:00- Teen sexuality, teen pregnancy and abortion)   This week's episode of Degrassi is a two parter.  Toby tries to get back into Jimmy's good graces with an ill advised computer hacking.  Liberty tries to get over JT by having a crush on resident bad boy, Sean.  Manny has to prepare for some unforeseen consequences from her trist with Craig.  Intro is the Degras...

(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- homophobia, teen sexuality. 37:00- race, ableism)    On this week's episode of Degrassi, Spinner is jealous of the driving instructor that Paige has a crush on.  Meanwhile, Chris is trying to date Emma, Emma is trying to catch Sean for being a thief.  Drama ensues.  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is This Charming Man by the Smiths.   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com...

This week it's more dumb boys acting terrible.  Joey isn't sure he wants to stay with Sidney while Caitlin is wondering what she should do with all her feelings.  Meanwhile, Craig is trying to keep Ashley and Manny from finding out about one another.  Uh oh!  Helping us through this mess is Pierce and some cat wrangling from Kirsten.  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Just Don't Get Caug...

(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- sexual assault. 52:00- emotional abuse, intimate partner abuse, body shaming)   On this week's episode Rick and Terry are in love but there's something horribly wrong.  Meanwhile, Spinner is jealous about the amount of attention his girlfriend, Paige is giving JT and it causes both of them to be dunces. Helping us along on this episode are two guests, Finch and Mars!   E-...

(Trigger warning: Homophobia from 00:00:00.  Racism from 00:56:00)   On this week's episode of Degrassi, Spinner is freaking out because he thinks that Marco has a crush on him.  Meanwhile, the politics of love get weird and problematic at a rave with Emma, Manny, Craig and Chris.  Hoo boy.  Helping us sift through this mess is Jazz!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Friend is a Four Le...

(Trigger warning: 48:00-2:46:00 self-harm, cutting, alcoholism, emotional abuse. 2:22:00- descriptions of injured arms after self harm)  This week on Degrassi, Toby tries to figure out who her secret admirer is while Toby decides to be kind of creepy.  Meanwhile, Ellie takes an internship that adds more to her already stressful life and seeks comfort in a tragic manner.  Helping us through this ep...

(Trigger warning: Cancer and child death- 00:00:01- 00:43:00.  Rape, homophobia, teen sexuality- 00:43:00- 2:00:00)  This week Spike tries to get Snake to help Snake cheer up from his cancer treatments by having him go bowling with Joey and old friend, Wheels.  Meanwhile, Craig and Ashley are finding parts of their relationship lacking, which Manny sees as an excellent chance to move in.  Helping...

(Trigger Warnings: 00:19:00- Teen sexuality, wet dreams, anti-semitism, racism. 1:47:00- ableist language, racism)   This week there's trouble between JT and Toby as JT joins the popular crowd and Toby finds a way to get back at him.  Meanwhile, Sean joins Jay and the wrong crowd in stealing from the school and more importantly, Emma.  Helping us through this episode is Justin!  Intro is the Degra...

Trigger Warnings: Cancer 00:00- 52:00.  52:00- 2:26:00- Homophobia, racism, gay bashing, homophobic slurs)   This week on Degrassi Snake finds out some bad news but tries to make the best of it  for his friends and family.  Marco's joy and potential crush at meeting Dylan, Paige's brother is a bright spot in a terrible week after he's forced to come out to Spinner and has to deal with the aftermat...

This week Manny is sick of being called cute and decides to make herself hot.  It's kind of weird.  Meanwhile, Craig is trying to start a band but Joey is trying to inject his infinite midlife crisis self into it.  Helping us through this episode is Eric! Intro is the Degrassi theme song and the outro is U Got the Look by Prince.   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/...

(Trigger warning: ableism, pregnancy and mentions of suicide starting at 1:03:24)   Wow, we had a lot to say about this one.  Here's the opener of season 3 where Spinner tries to get a good locker for his girlfriend, Paige.  Meanwhile, Emma is on the search for her father while Spike gets ready to give birth.  Also, Gwyn is here with us! Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is You Are Your Mot...

(trigger warning: sexual assault, homophobia, teenage sexuality, sexual language, sexuality being discussed by children, strong sexual content, STI discussion, drug and alcohol abuse, racism) Please mind the trigger warnings.  This week Donnie and Frank discuss the Lifetime movie starring Miriam McDonald, She's Too Young.  This fear mongering nightmare hates women and people owning their sexuality...

(Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, abuse, homophobia, racism)   This week Donnie and Frank sit back and just go over everything that happened over this long season of Degrassi.  They hand out some superlatives and just have a nice conversation.  Or do they!? Nah, it's cool.  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem.   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Facebook:  ht...

Trigger warning: abuse 00:27:00   On this week's episode there's a luau dance that everyone wants to be king and queen and Liberty wants to go on a date with JT.  Meanwhile, Craig has to deal with his father coming back into his life and exiting it again.  Intro is Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Styrofoam Plates by Death Cab For Cutie   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook...

(Trigger warning: Rape and sexual assault at 00:53:00)   This week Dean returns to make life miserable for a still recovering Paige.  Meanwhile, Ellie and Marco are trying to work on a commercial and their relationship but a revelation will make both more difficult. To help us make it through this week is Gwyn!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is How Soon is Now by T.A.T.U.     E-mail:  i...

On this week's episode, Emma fights back against GMOs, which shouldn't be a thing and this causes problems with the principal. Also, there's thievery afoot when Spinner wants what Jimmy has, mainly his unnamed MP3 player.  (It's an iPod).  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Break the Rules by Charli XCX.   E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709519268...

[Trigger Warnings: Teenage Sexuality, homophobia(From 1:15:00 to 2:00:00) Domestic violence(00:00:00- 1:15:00)]   On this week's episode Jimmy and Ashley are back together but can Jimmy handle having a goth GF?  Meanwhile, JT and Toby buy a bunch of condoms to prepare for the possibility of love but it seems like this has unforeseen consequences. Helping us make it through is our returning guest,...

It's sports anime time!  The girls of Degrassi are facing off in a battle of sexes against the boys for uniforms!  Can Liberty lead her team to victory?  Also, is PAIGE GOING TO DIE!? Did Terry's palm reading showcase the true future? Nope on both counts. We have special guest, Hannah to help us through this one!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is the Sporting Life by the Decemberists. ...

(Trigger warnings: Alcoholism, self abusive coping mechanisms)   On this episode of Degrassi, Sean is dealing with a lot of stress and turns to alcohol for relief.  Meanwhile, Jimmy wants to throw a party and use it as an excuse to see Ashley.  Helping us get through this episode is Pierce!  Intro is the Degrassi theme song.  Outro is Say It Ain't So by Weezer.     E-mail:  ihopepod@gmail.com   Fa...

(trigger warning: sexism, suicide, sexual assault and large age gap relationships)   This week on Degrassi JT is being annoying and has to take care of some guinea pigs with Mrs. Hatzilakos.  Also, Spinner and Jimmy decide to be completely honest with one another and learn that it's not always the best policy.  But to help us through is Cassie!  Outro is guinea pig bridge by Parry Grip.     E-mail...

(Trigger warning: Homophobia both external and internal and the use of slurs.  Begins at 43:09)   This week on Degrassi Ellie is wondering why Marco doesn't seem to be interested in her and Marco begins questioning other parts of his personality.  Meanwhile, Kendra is feeling smothered by Toby's constant need for attention and affection.  But we're able to make it through this week with two guests...