The Degrassi Kid Podcast

#ThrowbackThursday - Relive the magic of this Paula Brancati Interview from February 2024! What's it like to play Jane on Degrassi? Paula Brancati sits down with a Degrassi superfan to talk about her auditions before Jane, her preparation for the boy's football team and.. what she really thinks about Spinner and Emma! If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you! Degrassi Fan Checklist: Follow @...

504 - What's it like to play Jane on Degrassi? Paula Brancati sits down with a Degrassi superfan to talk about her auditions before Jane, her preparation for the boy's football team and.. what she really thinks about Spinner and Emma! If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you! Degrassi Fan Checklist: Follow @ pbrancs on instagram! Follow our editor @ eeveepacini Visit patreon.com/degra...

#ThrowbackThursday - This video was originally released as a Patreon exclusive on February 24, 2024! Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to find even more bonus content. Did you know about this secret Degrassi movie? 🤔 🎬Today, we deep dive into a Degrassi newsletter from 1992. "Playing With Time," the production company that made Degrassi, began creating newsletters in order to communicate with the yo...

✏️ Missed yesterday's class? Don't worry. You can borrow my notes! In February 2024, I hosted a script writing workshop based on Heinz Senger's writing. This was originally uploaded as Patreon bonus content. You can read more here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/degrassi-script-99064396

503 - What story would you pitch to Degrassi? After 35 years, Heinz Senger is reflecting on a Grade 12 project he assigned his students. Heinz was a Creative Writing teacher who had the opportunity for the Degrassi cast to visit his school -- and boy, did he take advantage of it. If you love learning about Degrassi's history, this podcast is for you. Degrassi Fan Checklist: Visit patreon.com/degra...

#ThrowbackThursday - This video was originally released as a Patreon exclusive on February 12, 2024! Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to find even more bonus content. 502 - All The Way With Stephanie Kaye's.. mom? You'll remember her as the mom who talks to Stephanie Kaye about sex, the one who tells Arthur he can't keep his little dog and the pharmacist who sells condoms to Wheels.  Today, Pat Beave...

502 - All The Way With Stephanie Kaye's.. mom? You'll remember her as the mom who talks to Stephanie Kaye about sex, the one who tells Arthur he can't keep his little dog and the pharmacist who sells condoms to Wheels.  Today, Pat Beaven is here to tell us what it's like to play a parent on Degrassi Junior High.  What is it like to play Stephanie Kaye's mom? What behind the sce...

#ThrowbackThursday - This video was released as exclusive patreon bonus content in February 2024. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to unlock even more Degrassi finds!

501 - Why was Degrassi so afraid to cover these topics?  We're kicking off a brand new season with the hard hitting questions. How do you teach kids about self-harm and violence without teaching them how to do it? We'll take a peak at three topics: suicide, self-harm and gun violence and examine where Degrassi got it right.. and where they got it wrong. If you love Degrassi, this podcast i...

500 - Are you ready for a brand new season? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, is bringing you 10 brand new episodes all about Degrassi. We'll deep dive into your favourite behind the scenes moments, we'll interview the cast, crew and creatives from your favourite episodes and we'll introduce you to Degrassi fan experiences like you've never seen before. This season it's all about connecting y...

411 - What's it like to have a Degrassi birthday party? Degrassi super fan, Jocelyn Claybourne, reflects on her 30th birthday in Toronto. Where Linda Schuyler hosts their birthday party, a dozen fans join them on a Degrassi Tour and RetroKid spoils everyone with free Degrassi merch. If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.  _____________  Degrassi Fan Checklist:  Listen to The De...

#ThrowbackThursday - Do you have whatever it takes to beat Adam Torres at Degrassi Trivia? We asked Jordan Todosey six questions about her very own character on Degrassi: The Next Generation! Recorded in December 2023 for The Degrassi Kid Patreon - Exclusive content only. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to access more Degrassi bonus content!

#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023 and uploaded exclusively as Patreon content. To get even more content visit patreon.com/degrasskid! 410 - What's it like to play Adam Torres on Degrassi? Jordan Todosey stops by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss her time on the show. How does it feel to play the first trans character in a scripted series? What impact does Adam still...

#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023 and uploaded exclusively as Patreon content. To get even more content visit patreon.com/degrasskid! 410 - What's it like to play Adam Torres on Degrassi? Jordan Todosey stops by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss her time on the show. How does it feel to play the first trans character in a scripted series? What impact does Adam still...

410 - What's it like to play Adam Torres on Degrassi? Jordan Todosey stops by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss her time on the show. How does it feel to play the first trans character in a scripted series? What impact does Adam still have on Jordy today? And why did Jordan Todosey decide to leave Degrassi at the end of her contract? If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.  __...

#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023. The video version was only released on The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Now, you get to watch it, too. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to see bonus content before anyone else! 409 - How did a young Amanda Stepto (Spike) prepare for interviews about sex? Kathryn Ellis shares stories from her role as Degrassi's publicist in the 1980's. Kathryn...

It's #ThrowbackThursday! Let's take it back to December 2023 with Kathryn Ellis in this exclusive Patreon-only bonus content. Kathryn Ellis tells us even more details about travelling with the Degrassi cast, the Degrassi Generations: 411 Guide and how Degrassi still makes an impact on her life today!  Want to learn even more about Degrassi?! 🎬 Kathryn Ellis tells us even more details about travel...

409 - How did a young Amanda Stepto (Spike) prepare for interviews about sex? Kathryn Ellis shares stories from her role as Degrassi's publicist in the 1980's. Kathryn also worked as a scriptwriter, book writer and actor on the series while being married to the Head Writer, Yan Moore. Which episodes did Kathryn write? How many times did she appear in the series? And what advice did she giv...

#ThrowbackThursday - Let's go back to November 2023 when we interviewed Degrassi's Judy Shiner. These bonus clips appeared exclusively on The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠ to unlock even more bonus content and support future projects! Follow @ judiqwa ⁠ on Instagram!

408 - How did Joey Jeremiah get his style? Degrassi's Art Director, Judy Shiner, shares stories from her time at Degrassi Junior High & Degrassi High. Judy worked as a stylist, hair and make-up artist, prop designer, set designer and acting coach for the OG Degrassi Kids. What would Spike's bedroom look like? Or her locker? How do you coach kids to handle fame at such a young age? And...

407 - How would you react to meeting the Executive Producers of Degrassi? Three Degrassi fans share their incredible and unique story of meeting Linda Schuyler & Stephen Stohn for a coffee date. How did it happen? What's their best memory? And how long did it take for them to calm down and accept this was REALLY happening? If you're a fan of feel-good stories, this podcast is for you. ...

406 - Happy Latine Heritage Month! Miranda, a Latina Degrassi fan, discusses what it's like to feel invisible on television, the impact of harmful stereotypes and why Degrassi just didn't get it right. If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you. Latine Heritage Month begins on 🇺🇸 September 15 in the US & 🇨🇦 October 1st in Canada. Degrassi Fan Checklist: Follow Miranda on Twi...

405 - What happened to the Degrassi Reboot? Degrassi's Writing Assistant, James Alexander, talks about The Generation That Almost Happened. How far did they get in writing the reboot? Who was supposed to come back? And what storylines would make their mark and define a new generation? If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.  _____________ Degrassi Fan Checklist:  Follow James Al...

#ThrowbackThursday - Let's go back to August 2023 when we interviewed Degrassi's Executive Producer, Linda Schuyler! This video podcasst appeared exclusively on The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠ to unlock even more bonus content and support future projects!

404 - What does Linda Schuyler think about your Degrassi Fan Theories? Degrassi's Co-creator & Executive Producer talks to Degrassi super fans about writing her memoir & creating our favourite teen TV Show.   What does Linda think about a Degrassi reboot? How did an Australian Football Team find themselves on the show? And why does Lucy's mom sound.. so darn familiar? If you're...