The Degrassi Kid Podcast

303 - Joey's getting married? Caitlin's cheating? And one of our favourite characters ends up dead? This was bound to be a summer you'd never forget.  This week, we go through a piece of Degrassi's history - the original outline for the Degrassi: School's Out movie. Written in 1990, this first draft was created a full two years before the film was eventually released on televis...

🎉 Countdown to the New Year with Bonus Content! 🎉 Every weekday leading up to the new year, I'm releasing special bonus content that was originally created in 2022/2023 exclusively for The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Now, you finally have the chance to listen and enjoy these exclusive moments! A huge thank you to The Degrassi Kid Patreon subscribers for sponsoring this bonus content and making it poss...

302 - What is it like to be an adult on Degrassi ? Why is Perino such a grump ? And what is it like to spend seventeen seasons on a TV show? This week, we sit down with your high school history teacher Tom Melissis, better known as Mr. Perino on Degrassi. With seventeen seasons under his belt, Tom is one of Degrassi's longest running characters and one of the only actors who played two differe...

🎉 Countdown to the New Year with Bonus Content! 🎉 Every weekday leading up to the new year, I'm releasing special bonus content that was originally created in 2022/2023 exclusively for The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Now, you finally have the chance to listen and enjoy these exclusive moments! A huge thank you to The Degrassi Kid Patreon subscribers for sponsoring this bonus content and making it poss...

301 - Linda Schuyler has released her memoir! When did Degrassi first battle with censorship? How did behind the scenes moments inspire the show? And what does the future of Degrassi look like to the co-creator, Linda Schuyler? Yes, we talk about the reboot.  Today, we celebrate the launch of Linda Schuyler's memoir, The Mother of All Degrassi. A story that follows the highs and lows of televi...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in October 2022, we sat down for an exclusive Degrassi fan chat. Degrassi fans wrote in and answered their questions. " That's a wrap on Season 2! What's the plan for Season 3? How do lesbians feel about Eli Goldsworthy ? And was Jay Hogart originally meant to be Darcy's older brother ? This week, we wrap up the series by asking your burni...

207 - Have you ever been recognized by your personal hero?  This week, I'm going to take you through what it feels like to visit the real DeGrassi Street, share stories of just how much Annie Clark loves me and tell you how Linda Schuyler reacted to my personal coming out story.  If you love Degrassi Kid, this podcast is for you. ------- Excited for Linda Schuyler's new memoir Mother of Al...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in October 2022, I completed a deep dive from The Kids of Degrassi Street to Degrassi: Next Class. In between, I released bonus content about each season. Today, we'll discuss diverse casting on Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class. " Should queer actors be hired for queer roles? When has Degrassi gotten this right and.. when hav...

206 - The finale episode you've been waiting for.  Why did Degrassi stop making The Next Generation and move on to Next Class ? How did being on a streaming service change the show? And what lead to be Degrassi being cancelled for good?   This week, we're gonna dive into the show's most stand-out moments - like, Lola's abortion, Yael coming out as non-binary and the Syrian refugee...

205 - Baby, there's a shark in the water! How did Degrassi go from being cancelled to the most popular teen television series in the world?! How did Shark In The Water change the history of the show? And why did Degrassi kill off two of its most beloved characters?  Remember your old Tumblr passwords, because we're going all the way back to 2010 to learn about the legacy of 'Degrassi&#...

204 - How did access to the internet change your high school experience? Why did it take ten years for Degrassi to come back? And what eventually lead to our favourite show being cancelled in 2009 - right before its most successful season ever? Dial up your internet modem because we're going all the way back to 2001 to learn about the history of Degrassi: The Next Generation.  If you love Degr...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in August 022, I completed a deep dive from The Kids of Degrassi Street to Degrassi: Next Class. In between, I released bonus content about each season. Today, we'll discuss the Degrassi Junior High cast and where they are now. "What is Joey Jeremiah up to these days? How did Kathleen Mead influence real life? Ms. Avery's biggest passion is......

203 - Why did Degrassi High come back as a brand new series? What did the Degrassi Kids do to avoid becoming 'child stars?' And how did The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air change the course of Degrassi's history?  Tune the static on your TV boxes because we're going all the way back to 1989; we'll follow Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood as they find their new playground on Degrassi High . I...

202 - What connects the worlds of The Kids of Degrassi Street and Degrassi Junior High if they have totally different characters and totally different stories? In what ways did the Degrassi cast shape the way stories are told on the show? And what were the stand out moments that defined a new era of Degrassi? Flip open your TV Guides because we're going all the way back to 1987; we'll foll...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in July 2022, I completed a deep dive from The Kids of Degrassi Street to Degrassi: Next Class. In between, I released bonus content about each season. Today, we'll discuss the episode "Griff Gets A Hand," where Degrassi drops a pretty shocking word. "When you have a 40-year legacy on television, it's not surprising some of your stor...

201 - How did Degrassi get started? Why did The Kids of Degrassi Street take seven years to make? And what decisions were happening during this time that became a staple to the Degrassi brand? Adjust your TV dials because we're going all the way back to 1979; we'll follow Linda Schuyler and Kit Hood as they navigate the world of television networking and bring us, what we now know, as the...

What's happening on The Degrassi Kid Podcast? Who's gonna be a guest this season? What's happening online? Your podcast host has been busy working away over the podcast's hiatus to bring you an even better Degrassi fan experience. Join Jocelyn as she tells you what she's been working on, what she's excited about and what you can expect on this brand new Season. Join in on all the fun this season o...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in June 2022, we sat down for an exclusive Degrassi fan chat. Degrassi fans wrote in and answered their questions. *This podcast is an extension of our Degrassi Fan Chat from Season One. What would you do if you could create your own Degrassi character? How does such a big ensemble cast effect story arcs? Why did The Kids of Degrassi Street have different...

111 - If you could create your own Degrassi character, what would they be like? Who had the best redemption arc? Which character is your LEAST favourite?  To celebrate the announcement today's The Degrassi Kid Podcast is all about the Degrassi fans! We're gonna chat about whatever's on your mind. Have a fan theory you want to share? Have a question you've been dying to ask? Today,...

110 - Who is Bruce Mackey? How did he become known as The Grandfather of Degrassi? Together, let's celebrate pride as we look at the queer history rooted in Degrassi's legacy. Breaking down our favourite queer characters, looking at how gay tropes were used in film & tv in the 70's/80's. And how far Degrassi's come in representing queer stories amongst teenagers.  If you lo...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in June 2022, we sat down with TikTok's Sam Doll, also known as Annie Clark's best friend. Today, you can catch these two on their own podcast "Doll Space." For now, enjoy this throwback as Sam opens up about stalker Degrassi fans and her opinions of the show. If you want more bonus content visit patreon.com/degrassikid and sign up for ou...

109 - What's it like to be best friends with the Degrassi cast? How hard is it to separate what happens in the show from real life? Sam takes us behind the scenes and spills the tea about on-set crushes, private messages and what it's like to watch the show when your best friend is the leading alcoholic lesbian.   If you've wanted to hang out with The Degrassi cast in real life, this p...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in June 2022, Annie Clark celebrated her 30th birthday. After reaching out to the Degrassi cast to collect some birthday wishes, Cristine Prosperi had more to share. Here's what Cristine had to say about her memories with best friend, and on-screen girlfriend, Annie Clark. If you want more bonus content visit patreon.com/degrassikid and sign up for our...

108 - What? You thought I was just gonna upload a regular podcast today? No way, it's my favourite celebration of the year!  Let's celebrate Annie Clark's birthday by going through the history of her acting career, hear some birthday messages from some very special Annie fans and celebrate her most loved character; Fiona from Degrassi!  If you're Annie Clark, this podcast is for yo...

Let's take it back to the vault! Back in May 2022, I sat down with eight Degrassi fans to hear their stories. Here is the bonus content you've never heard from those interviews. When you run a Degrassi news blog for over 10 years, you're bound to have some crazy stories. Erin Wilson (Degrassi Online) and Kary Bowser (Degrassi Blog) sit down to tell their craziest story. What makes Degr...