The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast

In our saddest episode yet, Jasper and Bridget discuss the tragedy of JT Yorke, the events leading to his death, the romance and tribulations surrounding the event, and the reactions or everyone affected, changing Degrassi forever. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:02 - The rise and fall of JT and what comes after 8:48 - It's all about J...

In our first episode of season 6, we discuss Drake's boner, Spinner's uncertain future, Darcy becoming a cam girl, and Peter making the smallest attempts possible to redeem himself. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:23 - Jimmy & Spinner 4:40 - Jimmy can’t get it up 15:19 - The lucrative t-shirt industry 20:15 - Spinner & Jimmy’s...

Jasper & Bridget discuss the Degrassi 20th anniversary reunion panel at the ATX Festival and talk about what we want to see most (or don't want to see at all) in a potential Degrassi reboot! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro  1:42 - The creation of The Next Generation, US vs Canadian politics, and the evolution of storylines over...

In our season 5 finale, we discuss Manny wanting to be famous and becoming ostracized by Degrassi once again, Emma's backstabbing ways, Peter's controversial start, arguably the most nonsensical cheating plot, and Emma's struggles with eating disorders. TW for discussions of eating disorders throughout. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:...

Just in time for Pride Month, we discuss the three iconic gays of season 5, Paige, Alex, and Marco! We discuss each of their coming out journeys throughout the season, their entertaining if sometimes toxic relationships, the importance of representation, and gush over how much we love all three of them. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 1:...

In our next season 5 episode we discuss all the various love triangles Ellie gets involved in, Craig's abrupt (and too short-lived) departure, Jimmy's growth from basketball jock to artsy hoe, and whether or not Spinner deserves his redemption after getting re-virginized for Darcy for 5 minutes. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!   0:00 - Intro 1:05 - Cr...

We start off season 5 with the rollercoaster ride of JT and Liberty's pregnancy! We discuss hot topics like messy writing, drug dealing, the disregard and mistreatment of Liberty's point of view in her own pregnancy, and whether or not the baby should show up in a reboot. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro 0:30 - JT & Liberty’s pregnanc...

Before we move into season 5, we backtrack through The Next Generation to discuss all things Joey and Caitlin - working through grief, adopting teenagers, holiday specials, cheating and more cheating. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!  0:00 - Intro  0:47 - Summary of Jaitlin in TNG 8:30 - Reuniting and build up to getting back together 15:07 - Adul...

In our final episode of season 4 and part 2 of our discussion of the infamous school shooting, we wrap up Sean's whirlwind character arc as a result of maybe killing someone, Toby rekindling his friendships, Jimmy adjusting to his disability and breaking up with Spinner, and Emma acquiring the social disease that began our podcast! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @DeSocialDisease or on Instag...

In our very first two-part episode, Jasper and Bridget do a deep dive into everything building up to the school shooting - from Emma's misguided crusade against Rick, Toby getting involved just for being a good friend, Spinner's continual descent and the cracks of his friendship with Jimmy, whether or not we forgive Alex, Mr. Raditch's poor handling of the situation, and a look into Rick's mental...

In our next season 4 episode, we discuss hot topics like hot tub romances, Manny's poor taste in men, Marco tripping out of the closet and his poor taste in men, and Paige's iconic trial and her poor taste in men. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease, on Instagram @thesocialdisease, and on Youtube at The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast!  0:00 - Intro 2:18 - JT & Liberty 5:41 - The st...

To start off season 4, we discuss hot topics like the logistics of moving in with your boyfriend at 16, learning to trust others, illogical romances, and the importance of positive mental illness representation. Follow us at @DeSocialDisease and let us know your thoughts!  0:00 - Intro to season 4 and tribute to Jahmil French 3:09 - Ellie (TW discussions of self-harm) 6:50 - Sellie and moving...

Inspired by the Degrassi Youtube channel's exquisite job with ranking many facets of the Degrassi Cinematic Universe, special guest Eric joins us to spend almost 4 hours discussing our top characters and relationships - both good and bad. Strap in for a long ride of hot takes, character assassinations, and finding what is truly the best and worst at Degrassi Community School. 0:00 - Intro with spe...

Close out season 3 with us as we discuss the importance of supporting characters, the strength it takes to leave an abusive relationship, Degrassi's best it couple, and how great Marco's arc was!  0:00 - Intro 0:38 - Jimmy & Hazel getting together and being great friends but deserving more! 9:19 - Breakfast Club tribute 12:57 - Terri’s struggles with abuse and her growth as a character (T...

Continuing our descent into season 3, we discuss pressing issues like whether or not to support your thong-wearing friend, bonding over mutually shared trauma, stealing candy, and the horrors of cancer arcs!  0:00 - Intro 0:34 - Snake's struggles with cancer and growth as a teacher 13:31 - Emma  18:06 - Daddy issues and bad representation 29:29 - Control is Emma's M.O.  35:25 - Is E...

In the first episode of 2021, Jasper and Bridget begin season 3 with what might be the most iconic love triangle in all of Degrassi, with love, infidelity, unplanned pregnancy, friendships, popularity, double standards, and bedazzled thongs! Oh, Liberty is there too.  0:00 - Happy 2021 and intro to season 3!  1:59 - The Misadventures of Liberty Van Zandt 10:09 - Toby & JT 12:51 - Tob...

In our last season 2 episode, we discuss the never-ending misadventures of JT and Toby, Liberty randomly becoming a tyrant, the first of many fallouts between Spinner and Jimmy, and Paige's phenomenal rape storyline.  0:00 - Intro 0:33 - JT, Toby, & Liberty 8:03 - Liberty and the growth of her relationship with JT 15:00 - Toby's waifu Kendra and his momentary struggles with an eating diso...

Continue our season 2 analysis as we dive into Ashley being the most pretentious goth ever, Terri being the queen of Degrassi, Hazel confronting her internalized hatred, and Marco coming to terms with himself while Ellie learns to be a beard.  0:00 - Intro 0:31 - Terri and owning her confidence as a model 7:39 - Hazel and learning to accept her culture 18:23 - Ellie & Marco 20:51 - Marco...

Kick off season 2 with us and discuss Emma going way out of her lane in every aspect of her life, Sean spiraling, and Craig adjusting to life at Degrassi after leaving a terrible situation with his dad.  0:00 - Intro 0:47 - Emma & Sean 6:40 - Emma's relationship with Snake and Spike & Snake's wedding 14:06 - Rebirth of Semma and Sean's personal struggles 28:11 - Emma's (annoying) acti...

Puberty hits its stride with this iconic group of 8th graders who deal with typical adolescent issues such as blowing up condom balloons, giving your friend your Ritalin pills, starting a band, and taking ecstasy!  0:00 - Intro 0:37 - Spinner trying his best  12:52 - Terri's struggle with body image and her friendships with Ashley & Paige  24:04 - Paige being the most iconic mea...

The Next Generation starts with a bang as we discuss all aspects of being an awkward middle schooler - overalls, watching porn with friends, periods, first crushes, and the challenges of friendship.  0:00 - Intro 1:40 - JT & Liberty 6:00 - Liberty being an awkward 7th grader 14:47 - JT being an obnoxious 7th grader 26:46 - Toby 30:07 - Toby's struggles with family and middle school crushe...

Jasper and Bridget go through every character from The Next Generation through Next Class and rank them into one of six tiers. Listen along to hear our thoughts about every character and why we love, hate, or are incredibly indifferent about them! See the final ranking list on our Twitter @DeSocialDisease 0:00 - Intro and tier explanation 3:27 - A-C characters 18:31 - D-H characters 33:06 - I-M ch...

In the season 12 finale, Jasper and Bridget discuss many hard-hitting issues, such as insecurities, body image, socioeconomic status, first relationships, depression, and suicide. General TW for discussions of self-harm and suicide. You are not alone!  0:00 - Intro 0:55 - Tristan 4:27 - Catfishing and first kisses 13:32 - Heart attacks and older brothers 21:27 - Zig & Tori 23:47 - Zori an...

An iconic squad of friends have a very tumultuous senior year, including goth makeovers, diabetes, Vegas trips, and perhaps the best graduation in Degrassi history? General trigger warning in the Katie segment for discussions of the Katie/Drew rape controversy.  0:00 - Intro 0:56 - Marisol & Mo 3:53 - Marimo & friendship 13:13 - Whisperhug 18:04 - Katie & Jake (TW discussions of r...

Teen weddings, head injuries, and rebelling against conservative religious parents are all surprisingly great character developments in the season 12 arcs of Drew, Bianca, Adam, and Becky!  0:00 - Intro 0:21 - Adam & Becky 6:04 - Becky's growth through the play and religion 19:42 - Beckdam 27:53 - Adam's disappearing act and development 32:27 - Drew & Bianca 38:58 - Drianca 44:16 - Bi...