The Degrassi Kid Podcast

713 - What it's like to play a villain on Degrassi? Brendan Jeffers tells us what it was like to play Vince, the character who tormented Drew & Bianca, shot Adam at Prom and later returned as Tiny's older brother. What does Brendan think of this character, Vince? How did it feel to handle a live gun on set? And which moments with Drew did he totally improvise? Brendan breaks it all dow...

712 - What is it like to be married to a villain on Degrassi? In this fun and unique episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast, we’re joined by Jennifer Jeffers, the wife of Brendan Jeffers (aka Vince Bell). Jen shares what it’s like to be part of the Degrassi world from her point of view, how she discovered the fandom online, and what it’s like to see her husband play one of the show’s most infamous ba...

711 - What if Adam Torres sang Shark In The Water? Jordy Todosey joined us on TikTok Live to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of The Degrassi Kid Podcast, bringing a cover of the famous Shark In The Water promo song as a surprise. Meanwhile, we ask Jordy to spill about which actor is most likely to forget their lines, what they really think of Drew and Becky dating and why she decided to cover our...

710 - What is it like to play Becky Baker on Degrassi? Sarah Fisher joins The Degrassi Kid Podcast to reflect on her time playing one of Degrassi’s most talked-about characters. From her unforgettable audition with Munro Chambers to her thoughts on Becky’s relationship with Drew Torres, Sarah shares behind-the-scenes stories, her favorite episodes, and what Becky meant to her and the fans who love...

709 - For years, Degrassi fans have wondered: what happened to Kendra Mason? She dated Toby, played sports with the girls, and was Spinner’s adopted little sister—then suddenly disappeared. Today, we're ending the mystery. Katie Lai joins The Degrassi Kid Podcast to talk about her time on the show, why she left, and what she thinks of the fandom still talking about her character 20+ years later. Y...

708 - How does a hard core Degrassi fan end up at a cast member's birthday party? This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my whirlwind trip to Toronto. From celebrating Jordy Todosey’s (Adam Torres) birthday with the people who played Maya, Tristan, Tori, Owen, Sadie & Wesley to to catching up with legends like Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn, and Pat Beaven. I’ll tell you how it all...

707 (Sponsored) - How did Degrassi handle abortion and LGBTQ+ storytelling? Jolene, a Degrassi superfan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses two of the biggest topics on the show! What did Degrassi get right? What did it get wrong? And what would these storylines look like on a Degrassi reboot? If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you! Degrassi Fan Ch...

706 (Sponsored) - Who are the most iconic couples on Degrassi? Katharine, a Degrassi superfan from Maryland, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the most iconic couples. Which characters are most well-loved by the fandom? Which ones are our personal favourites? Do you agree with our takes or are they unexpected?! If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you! Degrassi Fan...

705 - What does your dream Degrassi reboot look like? For this Degrassi fan, it's all about "Evan" - Liberty and JT's biological son who enrolls at Degrassi. TikTok Content Creator, Brianna Bristol, walks us through her personal idea to reunite cast members and explore a story we're all dying to see. Brianna answers: Which Degrassi characters would come back? How does Liberty...

704 - Happy Valentine’s Day, Degrassi Kids! 💕 Today, we're joined by Alexandria Benoit, who played Sadie Rowland on Degrassi. Alexandria joined the cast during the pivotal “When Love Takes Over” Valentine’s Day episodes in Season 10. Right away, she became a love interest for Dave, who had best friends, Wesley and Connor, by his side to help him navigate the ups and downs of their relationshi...

703 - How does it feel to join Degrassi at its end? Parham Rownaghi played Saad Al'Maliki on Season 3 and 4 of Degrassi: Next Class. Joining the cast just one year before the show was eventually cancelled for good. What was it like to join the cast at the last minute? How much did Parham know about Degrassi before getting on the show? And does he think Saad and Lola would have been end game? If yo...

702-C New Year, New Look, New Podcast? Let's chat with Nathan, Onalee and Alana about what a new year means to them and their podcast. We'll chat with these three Degrassi fans about stand-out episodes, dreams for 2025 and which Degrassi character is most likely to listen to their podcast. Thank you so much to New Year, New Look, New Podcast for creating this amazing partnership with me. I feel so...

702-B - Why are Degrassi books such a passionate subject for this Degrassi fan? Today, @ Mx. Lucey  joins me for a discussion about the Bruce Mackey's Library Podcast ! We dive into the future of their podcast, reflect on their best episode to date, and share where you can tune in to hear all their incredible content. Whether you’re a long-time fan or discovering this podcast for the first time, t...

702-A - What's in store for the future of Degrassi: School's In? We're making some changes to The Degrassi Kid Network and today, we're going to talk about it with EeveePacini. What upcoming projects is she excited about, how can you support her amazing work, and which Degrassi character would be her show’s biggest fan. (Hint: It’s spot-on!) If you love supporting the Degrassi fan community, this...

701 - So, you're planning a trip to Toronto and want to know how to find the best Degrassi locations to visit? I've got you. Today, we're exploring filming locations from The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class. In this video, I'll answer the following questions: - What is the address of each location? - Are you able...

610 (Bonus) - What did you think about the premiere episode of Degrassi? Jolene, a Degrassi fan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the very first episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Together, we discuss questions like: What was it like to watch the OG Degrassi, then see characters like Joey, Snake and Spike return to the Next Generation? Which char...

610 - How were characters created for Degrassi Junior High? Degrassi is known for its characters like Joey Jeremiah, Stephanie Kaye and Arthur Kobalewscuy. But, how did they come to be? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, explores the Degrassi archives for never-before-seen Degrassi facts. Answering questions like: Who were the original characters that were created for Degrassi Junior High? Wha...

Relive the magic of Degrassi Music Trivia Night hosted in December 2024! 🎵 We celebrated the release of Stephen's new album "The Orange Sessions" by GTA Rhythm Section with a TikTok Live stream! Stephen Stohn (Executive Producer) describes the music on his new album as a dreamy, love song about his wife, Linda Schuyler, that resembles a Lizzo type feel. I can't wait to hear it. He also tells us t...

609 - Why does it feel so good to see yourself on TV? Three Degrassi fans stop by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss representation, identity and the power of seeing yourself on TV. Falen, an award-winning Indigneous playwright, grew up in the re-run era of Degrassi Junior High. In this interview, she shares why representation on TV can resonate with marginalized communities. Stacey highlights me...

608 - Why doesn't Degrassi tell stories about Indigenous kids? Degrassi  has a long tradition of telling stories about white people, drawing from our voices, our faces, and our struggles to bring real issues to TV. But where are the stories about Indigenous kids? Why don’t we see their lives, their challenges, and their triumphs reflected on screen? In this episode, we’re unpacking Canada’s histor...

Bonus - Do you have whatever it takes to beat Billy Martin at Degrassi Trivia? We asked Tyson Talbot five questions about his characters on The Kids of Degrassi Street and Degrassi Junior High! This video was originally uploaded to Patreon in November 2024. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid for even more Degrassi content! Degrassi Kid: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠ ⁠http://www.discord.gg/d...

607 - What happened to Jason Cox? Tyson Talbot began his career on Degrassi in 1983. He played one of the original characters, Billy Martin, on The Kids of Degrassi Street appearing in episodes like Billy Breaks The Chain, Benjamin Walks The Dog and Rachel Runs for Office. Later, he joined the new kids on Degrassi Junior High where he played the sexist Sports Rep Jason Cox. The one who thinks boys...

606 (Bonus) - What does a Degrassi super fan collect from the show? Degrassi CSI is a Degrassi fan with a passion for the original generations of the show. With his kindness, he's sponsored this bonus episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast. I'll show you items from my Degrassi collection like: Degrassi High scripts from the cast The Next Generation autographs and ID tags from Degrassi: Next Class If...

606 (Bonus) - What moments change our favourite characters on Degrassi? Jolene, a Degrassi fan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the characters on Degrassi: The Next Generation with The Degrassi Kid! What was the moment that caused characters like Paige, Alex and Ellie to change and go through character development? What does Jocelyn think about Ashley...

606 - How did the Degrassi Kids learn to act? Degrassi is known for casting age-appropriate, unknown actors to play real kids on TV. But, with a lack of acting experience, how do the kids get ready for TV? What acting lessons do they take together? And how does Degrassi make sure there's no "star" of the show? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, explores the Degrassi archives for...