Whatever It Takes: A Degrassi Podcast
By Whatever It Takes: A Degrassi Podcast
Do you still recite, "New year, new look, new Paige" at the beginning of every year? Do you still call Drake "Jimmy"? Do you love reliving the glory days of the most dysfunctional school in Canada? Holland Baker and Kelsey Pillischer take on the task of watching every single episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation and gab, analyze, critique and just plain enjoy the show that truly goes there.
Whatever It Takes: A Degrassi PodcastJun 30, 2021
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Latchkey Sibs Trailer — Premieres July 14!
If you grew up frequenting Blockbuster, the TV was your babysitter and/or you had a significant amount of unsupervised after-school time, then this is the show for you. In this podcast, siblings Holland, Allegra and Gray revisit the movies that raised them and compete to see whose taste still holds up. Find out who will win to become the Master of the Remote Control every Wednesday starting July 14.
Jun 30, 202101:44
DNC S4E10 - #KThxBye
Holland and Kelsey discuss the series finale of Degrassi Next Class, "#KThxBye." The seniors graduate, we find out who really called in the bomb threat, and we say good-bye to the podcast (for now)!
Jun 24, 202154:01
DNC S4E9 - #Obsessed
Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Allegra discuss the penultimate episode of Degrassi Next Class, "#Obsessed." Hunter makes Yael's transition all about him, Esme causes a scene at prom, and Miles' dad does the actual least.
Jun 17, 202101:18:57
DNC S4E8 - #GetYouAManWhoCanDoBoth Feat. Mike Patten
Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Mike Patten discuss DNC S4E8 "#GetYouAManWhoCanDoBoth." Prom season is upon us and Shay is bugging out about getting a promposal of her own, sparks fly while Lola and Saad work on a science project and Triles breaks up for the hundredth time.
Jun 03, 202157:14
DNC S4E7 - #Fire feat. Carly
Holland, Kelsey, and *SPECIAL GUEST* Carly discuss DNC Season 4 Episode 7 "#Fire." Esme is the queen of cringe, Maya experiments with edibles, and Shay isn't sure she's ready for a "grown up camping trip."
May 27, 202147:05
DNC S4E6 - #FactsOnly Feat. Sean Quigley
Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Sean Quigley discuss DNC Season 4 Episode 6 "#FactsOnly." Degrassi showcases the best (?) talent the school has to offer, Yael starts to figure out their identity, and we witness a cursed teenage threesome.
May 20, 202154:07
DNC S4E5 - #Preach feat. Kody Keplinger
Holland and Kelsey are joined by *SPECIAL GUEST* Kody Keplinger to discuss DNC S4E5 "#Preach." Saad has conflicting feelings about school-wide support for Belgium, Frankie can't take anything seriously, and Rasha is still our favorite.
Apologies for audio quality, we had a tech snafu!
Pre-order Kody's graphic novel here: bookshop.org/books/poison-ivy-thorns/9781401298425
Apologies for audio quality, we had a tech snafu!
Pre-order Kody's graphic novel here: bookshop.org/books/poison-ivy-thorns/9781401298425
May 13, 202157:01
DNC S4E4 - #RollUpToTheClubLike
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC S4E4 "#RollUpToTheClubLike." Grace ponders her bucket list as she waits for new lungs, Maya gets back into music, and Goldi experiences a hate crime ='(.
May 06, 202142:58
DNC S4E3 - #ILookLikeA
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC S4E3 "#ILookLikeA." Hunter takes some bad advice, Miles is offered an opportunity, and Goldi is on the receiving end of an unfortunate OomphChat error.
Apr 29, 202101:16:04
DNC S4E2 - #GetMoney
Holland and Kelsey (and later a last-minute guest) discuss DNC S4E2 "#GetMoney." Shae will do anything for sports supplements, Saad navigate working at Lola's Cantina and Frankie breaks down in a drum circle (really).
Apr 22, 202149:26
DNC S4 E1 - #BackToReality
Holland and Kelsey discuss the DNC Season 4 premiere "#BackToReality." Yael and Lola are our favorite friends, Jonah publicly serenades Grace, and art class turns inappropriate.
Apr 08, 202154:07
DNC S3E10 - #ImSleep Feat. Carly
Holland, Kelsey, and *SPECIAL GUEST* Carly discuss the DNC Season 3 Finale "#ImSleep." Maya's struggles with depression finally come to a head, we see how awful Miles's play really is, and Goldie helps Zoe and Rasha make up.
Jan 29, 202101:02:06
DNC S3E9 - #Woke
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 9, "#Woke." Katie comes home in a time of crisis, Frankie crashes a wedding, and Zoe rebels against a terrible dress and a worse mother.
Jan 14, 202155:54
DNC S3E8 - #IRegretNothing
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 8 "#IRegretNothing." Lola makes a major life decision, Miles finally realizes how transparent his play is, and Maya continues to spiral.
Jan 07, 202146:21
DNC S3E7 - #Unsubscribe
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 7 "#Unsubscribe." Grace needs a confidant, Rasha loves schemes, and unfortunately we have to talk about Hunter's genitals (again).
Jan 01, 202146:59
DNC S3E6 - #ThatFeelingWhen
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 6 "#ThatFeelingWhen." Tristan finally wakes up, Frankie decides to focus on herself, and Zoe and Rasha confront their feelings.
Dec 24, 202058:02
DNC S3E5 - "#HugeIfTrue"
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 5, "#HugeIfTrue." Frankie thinks she's ready for sex, Lola has bad friends, and there is a... measuring contest.
Dec 10, 202048:34
DNC S3E4 - #PicsOrItDidn'tHappen
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 4 "#PicsOrItDidn'tHappen." Rasha wants to be in the play, Frankie is immature, and Maya develops a new friendship.
Dec 03, 202001:24:04
DNC S3E3 - #WorstGiftEver
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 3 "WorstGiftEver." We finally learn more about Goldie, Mile struggles with guilt about not being by Tristan's side 24/7, and Esme is still the worst.
Nov 26, 202049:25
DNC S3E2 - #IWokeUpLikeThis
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 2 "IWokeUpLikeThis." Yael deals with internalized misogyny, Maya is struggling, and we learn more about Esme's past.
Nov 19, 202059:30
DNC S3E1 - "#BreakTheInternet"
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 3 Episode 1 "#BreakTheInternet." Lola posts a problematic #tbt, Miles could use some support, and Zoe's mom is a real piece of work.
Nov 05, 202001:02:06
DNC S2E10 - "#OMFG"
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 10 "#OMFG." Baaz lacks boundaries, Shay stands up for herself, and this description could not even begin to cover EVERYTHING ELSE.
Oct 29, 202047:56
DNC S2E9 - #TheseAreMyConfessions
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 9 "#TheseAreMyConfessions." Grace's many secrets are revealed, Hunter and Yael finally admit their feelings for each other, and Shiny's back.
Oct 22, 202001:04:34
DNC S2E8 - #RiseandGrind
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 8 "#RiseandGrind." Zig learns how to express himself through dance, Maya gets real selfish about her music, and Miles and Tristan are bad at communicating.
Oct 15, 202001:01:55
DNC S2E7 - #ThatAwkwardMomentWhen
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 7 "#ThatAwkwardMomentWhen." Zoe gets hung up on internet clout, Tiny comes clean, and Frankie finally sees the light.
Oct 08, 202001:06:47
DNC S2E6 - #ToMyFutureSelf
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 6 "#ToMyFutureSelf." Zoe and Winston's history project is problematic, Shay struggles with following her dream and following her morals, and Maya thinks she's BFFs with Peter now.
Oct 01, 202057:50
DNC S2E5 - #ThrowbackThursday - FEATURING DEGRASSI NO CONTEXT
Holland and Kelsey are joined by Emilie and Haley of Degrassi No Context to discuss Next Class Season 2 Episode 5 "#ThrowbackThursday." Jonah is an enabler, Lola fights the power, and Spinner is here.
Sep 24, 202001:50:46
DNC S2E4 - #BuyMePizza
Holland and Kelsey discuss DNC Season 2 Episode 4 "#BuyMePizza." Zoe clings to the closet and resorts to scary coping mechanisms, Grace worries about her image, and Lola won't delete Teendr despite having a boyfriend.
Sep 18, 202055:17
DNC S2E3 - #CheckYourPrivilege
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 2 Episode 3 "#CheckYourPrivilege." Yael creates an app, Frankie is a MESS, and Triles' baby is actually just a metaphor.
Sep 10, 202001:05:50
DNC S2E2 - #TurntUp
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 2 Episode 2 "#TurntUp." Hunter goes to a psychiatric facility to get help, Zig is deluded about getting back together with Maya, and Shay confronts Frankie about her part in the racist prank.
Sep 03, 202051:33
DNC S2E1 - #SquadGoals
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 2 Episode 1, "#SquadGoals." Maya needs to get her priorities straight, Hunter crashes Miles' car, and Northern Tech doesn't play against racists.
Aug 27, 202001:17:40
DNC S1E10 - #SorryNotSorry
Holland and Kelsey discuss the Degrassi Next Class Season 1 finale "#SorryNotSorry." Frankie and Jonah finally learn how to communicate, Miles has an announcement, and Hunter goes through a very scary episode.
Aug 20, 202001:00:36
We're Back BABY
It's a pre-season quarantine catch-up! Holland and Kelsey talk embarrassing celebrity autographs, "Twilight" and why they probably don't want to play FMK anymore. See you all next week for the Next Class Season 1 finale!
Aug 13, 202053:28
DNC S1E9 - #SinceWeBeinHonest
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 9 "#SinceWeBeinHonest." Frankie is confused in love, Zig finds Maya's troll, and Miles shows a lot of personal growth.
Mar 12, 202032:05
DNC S1E8 - #TeamFollowBack
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 8 "#TeamFollowBack." Maya gets harassed online, Tristan may or may note have a social disease, and Frankie considers getting back together with Winston.
Mar 05, 202040:45
DNC S1E7 - #ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 7 "#ThisCouldBeUsButYouPlayin." Our hearts are broken along with Zoe's, Zig is clingy, and Miles finally has a wake-up call.
Feb 27, 202041:41
DNC S1E6 - #NotAllMen
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 6 "#NotAllMen." Hunter and the gamer club deal with misogyny accusations, Frankie is selfish, and Zoe goes searching for her dad.
Feb 13, 202054:13
DNC S1E5 - #ButThat'sNoneOfMyBusiness
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 5 "#It'sNoneOfMyBusiness." Maya learns about feminism, Miles gets worryingly addicted to anti-anxiety medication, and Lola learns to love herself.
Feb 06, 202035:47
DNC S1E3 - #YesMeansYes
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 3 "#YesMeansYes." Zig and Maya talk about consent, we meet Esme, and Hunter wants to get out of intramurals.
Jan 30, 202045:12
DNC S1E4 - #NotOkay
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 4 "#NotOkay." Maya confronts sexism, Shay is afraid to act on her feelings, and Tristan tries to move on.
Jan 30, 202034:32
DNC S1E2 - #NoFilter
Holland and Kelsey discuss Degrassi Next Class S1E2 "#NoFilter." Miles has more family drama, Frankie gets bad highlights, and Grace has a secret.
Jan 16, 202035:16
DNC S1E1 - #BootyCall
Holland and Kelsey are back to discuss Degrassi Next Class Season 1 Episode 1 "#BootyCall." Tristan and Miles run against each other for class president, Shay is insecure about the size of her booty, and Maya is starting a new terrible band.
Jan 09, 202046:43
S14E25 - 28 - Don't Look Back feat. Allegra Baker
Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Allegra discuss the TNG finale "Don't Look Back." Maya is entitled af, Frankie gets scammed and we witness the beginning of the greatest love story of our time.
Oct 10, 201902:18:03
S14E23&24 - Finally feat. Sean Quigley
Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Sean Quigley discuss Season 14 Episodes 23&24 "Finally." The school year is FINALLY over, prom gets derailed and we say goodbye to so many seniors.
Disclaimer: Holland's audio is wonky for the first 12 minutes, but it gets better after that!
Oct 03, 201901:03:56
S14E21&22 - The Kids Aren't Alright feat. Kody Keplinger
Holland and Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Kody Keplinger discuss Season 14 Episodes 21&22 “The Kids Aren’t Alright.” We finally see this musical come to fruition, Becky learns the truth about Jonah, and Zig solves gangs.
Sep 26, 201901:17:49
S14E20 - Teen Age Riot feat. Mike Patten
Holland and Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Mike Patten discuss Season 14 Episodes 20 “Teen Age Riot.” Clare has her Lemonade moment, Zig and Maya experiment with molly (among other things), and Mike checks in on the teens.
Sep 19, 201950:54
S14E19 - I Wanna Be Adored
Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episodes 19 “I Wanna Be Adored.” Alli and Clare are out of sync, Zig has to live with Vince, and Tristan deals with the perils of online dating.
Sep 12, 201952:19
S14E18 - Give Me One Reason
Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episodes 18 “Give Me One Reason.” Maya and Zig finally admit their love for each another, Clare and Eli deal with their tragedy and it’s VERY sad, and Hunter is an annoying weeb.
Sep 05, 201949:56
S14E17 - Get It Together
Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episodes 17 “Get It Together.” Maya and Tristan finally make up, Becky goes down a horrible rabbit hole on the internet and Clare and Eli get some truly shocking and horrible news.
Aug 29, 201947:15
S14E16 - Walking In My Shoes
Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episodes 16 “Walking In My Shoes.” Zoe pays her dues as a lunch lady, Frankie struggles to keep up with school and the musical, and Imogen and Jack reach their breaking point.
Aug 22, 201901:02:18