The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast

In our penultimate episode of Degrassi Classic (and of all Degrassi itself!), we go through some pretty hard-hitting topics - Dwayne dealing with being HIV positive, Wheels regressing as a result of his parents' trauma, and the effect of Claude's suicide on all of Degrassi High. TW for discussions of suicide. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Twitter @thesocialdisease!

As we rapidly approach the end of our coverage of Degrassi Classic, we go through some interesting love triangles, all of which include Spike! We discuss the politics of girl code, the strength of high school female friendships, and awkward nice guys that find themselves wondering what the right thing to do is. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease, and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

It's the beginning of the end!! We start out the last season of Degrassi Classic with some underclassmen, plus Lucy Fernandez herself. We discuss the changing relationships of Arthur & Yick, Alex & Tessa, and Kathleen & Melanie, the joys and pains of Friday night sleepovers, and finally finding a non-toxic man. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

In our season 1 finale, we go through some hot topics for this iconic group of sophomore girls - abortion, protestors, leaving home, feminist horror films, Irish men, and the feeling when nobody can come to your sixteenth birthday party. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Twitter @thesocialdisease as we go into our last season of the Degrassi canon!

We truck along through Degrassi High season 1 in this episode full of friendship and relationship drama! We discuss how Yick still can't get over Arthur being rich, Caitlin's dalliances with Claude, the newly named Zits' antics, and Joey being vulnerable for the first time ever! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease.

We graduate to Degrassi High in our newest episode, focusing on some dynamic duos and the Have Nots! We discuss the last vestiges of middle school plots with Scooter and Tessa, the point of Amy and Alison, the reimagining of Voula into Diana, and Kathleen's surprisingly well done abuse storyline. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

In our final episode covering Degrassi Junior High (!) we discuss gay representation in the 80s with Snake's brother, the beginnings of a decades long romance with Joey and Caitlin, and Wheels's character arc after the death of his parents. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

We continue Junior High Season 3 with a ton of girl power (+ Shane) ! We discuss Michelle and Alexa's blooming first relationships, Spike's struggles with parenting both an infant and a teenage boy, Erica and Heather finding their perfect zodiac match, and Lucy deciding whether to choose boyfriends or girlfriends! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

Bridget and Jasper go back to school this week with the Degrassi kids in Junior High season 3! We start off with some Scooter and Bart antics, discuss Arthur and Yick's first breakup, Kathleen's struggles with an eating disorder, and the continuing missed connection of #Snelanie. Follow us on Instagram @thesocialdisease and on Twitter @DeSocialDisease!

In our Junior High season 2 grand finale, we discuss all things Zit Remedy! Joey's questionable behavior, the bait and switch with Wheels failing grade 8, and the iconic sleepover at Snake's are all the key topics of today's podcast! TW for discussions of Lucy and Susie's harassment by a teacher as well. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

We continue with Degrassi Junior High season 2 to discuss the most iconic Degrassi character of all time, Eggbert! We go through the ins and outs of parenting an egg, the political ramifications of slut shaming your twin, and whatever the hell Stephanie was up to the season. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

We're back with Degrassi Junior High season 2! We discuss the middle school woes of class presentations, being cool, and fundraising, as well as the politics of wet dreams, first dates, alcoholic mothers, and epilepsy. Let us know if you're #TeamMick or #TeamSnelanie on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease.

0:00 - Intro

6:36 - Michelle, Scooter, & Alex

10:01 - Michelle is shy, Scooter is super cute, and Alex is school treasurer

16:11 - Arthur & Yick

20:20 - Dr. Sally and wet dreams

24:43 - Arthur adopts a dog

28:05 - Melanie

31:09 - Was Melanie wrong?

39:56 - Kathleen

42:56 - Alcoholic parent probs

49:04 - Rick likes Caitlin or Kathleen?

52:40 - Caitlin

55:10 - Caitlin dealing with epilepsy

1:02:24 - Final thoughts

In our Degrassi Junior High season 1 finale, we go all the way with Stephanie Kaye, discuss how Voula is absolutely in love with Steph, dive into the complicated family relationships of Wheels and Lucy, and try and find who Joey parallels best with. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

0:00 - Intro

2:31 - Wheels

5:12 - Wheels dealing with being adopted

11:51 - Lucy

13:57 - Shoplifting & absent parents probs

22:07 - Stephanie & Voula

31:39 - Queen Bee Stephanie

38:40 - Voula & Stephanie, missed potential?

45:57 - The big dance, drinking, and strict immigrant parents

53:19 - Stephanie & Wheels almost don't have sex!

1:00:57 - Getting abducted (?) by a soap opera star?

1:06:56 - Stephanie's development through the season

1:08:11 - Final season 1 thoughts and parallels with TNG

We are back covering Degrassi Junior High season 1, this time focusing on all the trials and tribulations of grade 7 in the 80s. Melanie and Kathleen trying drugs at the fresh age of 12, LD fighting the patriarchy and fear of hospitals, Yick and Arthur's super cute friendship, and the Oscar-winning Swamp Sex Robots are all the hot topics of conversation at The Social Disease. Tune in next time for our season 1 finale, and follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

0:00 - Intro

5:08 - Melanie & LD

10:01 - Drugz

15:36 - Melanie's body image and Snenalie

22:02 - LD dealing with her dad

27:55 - Arthur & Yick

36:36 - The beginning of a beautiful friendship

39:31 - Arthur and Stephanie's relationship

41:19 - All things Yick Yu

45:09 - Swamp Sex Robots

47:09 - Yelanie, and Arthur & Yick vs JT & Toby

53:13 - Final thoughts

We're back!! After a lengthy winter hiatus, The Social Disease is back to time travel back to the 80s to discuss Degrassi Junior High! To bridge the gap, we discuss some familiar faces - Spike and Caitlin - and their kind of maybe significant others - Shane and Rick. We talk about Rick getting out of his abusive home, Caitlin being a lesbian AND my friend, Rick x Caitlin being the og Semma, and the literal conception of Emma Nelson herself! Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease.

0:00 - Intro

8:36 - Rick

11:20 - Rick's abuse & parallels with Sean and Craig

19:48 - Caitlin

23:58 - Lesbian, Lesbian, Lesbian!

34:26 - Caitlin x Rick and Emma parallels

42:16 - Spike & Shane

45:19 - Spike x Shane and the beginning of Emma

53:19 - Teen pregnancy in media in general

59:17 - Final thoughts

In our last episode of 2022, we finish our coverage of modern Degrassi, The Next Generation and Next Class! We discuss our favorite and least favorite seasons, storylines, and relationships, our new perspectives as we've rewatched the show, and where we think Degrassi can go from here. Watch out for us in 2023 as we go to Degrassi's past in our coverage of Degrassi Junior High! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

We've finally done it! This episode marks the end of our coverage of The Next Generation and Next Class that we started nearly 3 years ago, and how fitting for our longest episode yet! We wrap up the character arcs of Grace, Maya, and Zig, mourn what could have been of Esme's arc, gush over how heartbreaking but poignant Maya's journey has been, relish in the chaos that Esme brings everywhere she goes, try and understand Grace & Jonah, and say goodbye as Maya & Zig drive off into the sunset. Stay tuned for our "modern Degrassi" retrospective coming soon! General TW for discussions of suicide, depression, and death. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 

0:00 - Intro

2:27 - Grace

6:11 - Struggles with CF

10:13 - Grace and Maya's fallout

17:20 - Gronah & Jonah

25:08 - Grace's character growth 

28:35 - Zig & Esme

34:36 - Slut shaming and Esme's backstory

42:24 - Esme's deteriorating mental health 

49:01 - Manipulating and abusing Zig 

54:28 - Esme finally gets help

1:01:51 - Zig's overall character

1:09:35 - Maya

1:17:14 - All the parallels with Cam

1:24:39 - Maya's depression throughout season 3

1:33:11 - Maya's suicide attempt 

1:37:01 - Healing throughout season 4

1:45:06 - Maya's last episode and overall development 

1:51:34 - Final thoughts 

We're nearly at the end!! In our penultimate Next Class episode, we go into all the drama of Tristan's coma and Miles's play, Lola's abortion, Saad trying to fit in, and wrapping up all of these characters for the last time! Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:10 - Saad

6:04 - Saad's introduction

10:11 - Everybody hates Saad and for what 

22:17 - Sola 

28:26 - Lola 

32:31 - Lola vs Shay 

36:13 - Mola

42:25 - Lola's abortion 

48:08 - Lola's development and growth 

51:40 - Miles & Tristan

59:24 - Miles dealing with Tristan's coma

1:05:41 - Lola helping Miles positively cope 

1:13:23 - Was it cheating? 

1:19:48 - Tristan's character arc 

1:31:19 - Miles's character arc 

1:45:52 - Final thoughts 

We continue our journey into Next Class seasons 3 & 4 with the rest of the juniors! We discuss Shay's flip flopping on Tiny, how Shay, Frankie, and Lola are terrible friends to each other, Frankie's descent from one toxic relationship to another, Hunter and Yael being an awful couple, and Yael's heartwarming gender identity storyline. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!! 

0:00 - Intro

3:09 - Shay

8:41 - Shay vs Esme and Lola 

14:10 - Shay's perfectionism + Shiny

25:50 - Shay's character overall

32:03 - Frankie 

38:51 - Toxic ass Fronah

46:51 - Frankie x Esme, toxic excellence 

53:37 - Frankie's arc

57:01 - Yael & Hunter

1:03:35 - Friendship or relationship? 

1:13:43 - Yael's gender identity

1:26:07 - Lola & Yael

1:28:27 - Hunter's reaction to Yael's coming out 

1:38:19 - Final thoughts 

It's the beginning of the end! Jasper and Bridget start their foray into the final seasons of Next Class, starting with Zoe, Rasha, and Goldi. We discuss Goldi unlearning homophobia, xenophobia, Zoe suddenly being a nice person, Rasha being the greatest addition to the show, and Zoe having one of the messiest character arcs of all time. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

3:47 - Goldi

9:21 - Goldi and Rasha's different views on being a Muslim and Goldi's homophobia

23:23 - Goldston & Winston overall

29:11 - Goldi's reaction to the terrorist attack 

34:22 - Goldi's place in Degrassi

38:11 - Zoe & Rasha 

46:50 - Zoe's rehabilitation 

54:16 - Dealing with Zoe's mom

1:02:23 - Zasha & Rasha

1:13:07 - Zoe's character arc

1:24:55 - Final thoughts and what's to come for NC 3&4! 

We finish off Next Class 1&2 in this podcast episode with lots of Hollingsworth mental health problems! We dive deep into Miles's addiction and the underlying causes from his father, Hunter's near descent into homicide, and both of their very quick recoveries. Tristan continuing to be a bad boyfriend (now featuring biphobia), Esme's introduction and enabling, and Yael's odd relationship with Hunter are also discussed. TW for discussions of drug addiction and school shootings throughout. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

2:07 - Miles (NC1)

9:09 - Family and drug problems

22:36 - All About Esme

31:13 - Hunter & Yael

38:40 - In the gamer club with my woes

44:03 - Hunter's descent into almost violence

52:02 - Hunter's mental health journey

59:38 - Hunter x Yael (Yunter? Hael?)

1:06:20 - Tristan & Triles

1:11:13 - Election and reconnecting with Miles

1:19:28 - Tristan as the "first gay president of Degrassi"

1:22:11 - Triles & first time

1:29:56 - Final thoughts

In our next Next Class episode, we discuss the messiness of the Tola/Shiny love triangle, Fronah being the worst couple to ever grace Degrassi, Shay being the hero of someone else's story, and the infamous racism s2 arc! We also discuss the TNG reunion episode! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease.  

0:00 - Intro

2:16 - Frankie 

5:58 - Frankie's depression (?)

12:08 - Fronah

19:06 - Shay, Frankie, and Lola's friendship

22:21 - Shay, Lola, and Tiny

29:31 - Shay's development 

36:42 - Lola's vibrator

39:21 - Shiny vs Tola

44:20 - Protest

50:44 - Reunion sidebar

56:36 - Racism storyline

1:01:58 - Problems with the plot

1:10:17 - Main takeaways 

1:15:45 - Final thoughts 

Jasper & Bridget finally start their foray into the Next Class era, starting with the hot messes that are Zaya and Gracevas! Join us in our discussion of inexplicable cheating, Degrassi going #woke, Zoe Rivas committing more sex crimes, queer baiting, and cystic fibrosis! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 

0:00 - Intro

3:51 - Maya & Zig

12:49 - Maya's music endeavors and relation to Cam

21:12 - Buildup & fallout of Zaya breakup

31:58 - Post-breakup

36:13 - Maya as a vehicle for feminist storylines

41:10 - Zoe (TW discussions of self harm) 

48:55 - Gracevas & queer baiting 

59:29 - Zoe is still an awful person lol

1:06:00 - Winston as a beard and Zoe's self harm (TW)

1:14:43 - Zoe's development overall

1:19:50 - Grace

1:22:11 - Grace's struggles with CF and connecting with others

1:30:47 - Final thoughts 

In our long-awaited season finale, we Finally say goodbye to the class of season 14! We had so many great things to say about Becky dating Drew and Jonah, Imogen trying "polyamory," Alli and Dallas getting next to nothing, and the rollercoaster that was Clare's pregnancy arc. Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:42 - Becky

7:16 - Drecky & Bonah

16:27 - Jonah and Becky's development overall

23:17 - Imogen

26:25 - Polyamory and cheating

33:16 - Pressuring Jack to come out 

38:39 - Imogen's character overall

42:49 - Clare, Eli, and Drew

49:33 - The logistics of this just... don't make sense

1:00:01 - Drew and Eli's involvement 

1:09:51 - Miscarriage 

1:15:41 - Final storylines for the seniors 

1:21:11 - Alli & Dallas

1:26:54 - Alli and Clare's friendship, and Alli's overall development

1:31:56 - Drew's development

1:35:57 - Clare and Eli's development 

1:42:39 - Final thoughts 

In our penultimate season 14 episode, we go into the less-than-iconic movie Don't Look Back! Celebrate summer with us as we discuss bad moms, babysitting, kidnapping, cheating, lesbianism, queer baiting, and more! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

12:35 - Maya 

16:04 - Maya's misadventures babysitting and getting kidnapped

21:43 - Zaya

25:08 - Frankie

28:19 - Frankie's role in the kidnapping; did she cheat?

35:56 - What if Frankie got kidnapped? 

38:09 - Zoe

42:31 - Zoe's rehabilitation 

47:46 - Gracevas & queer baiting 

57:42 - Grace

1:02:36 - Final thoughts 

We continue into season 14 by discussing some of the debatably worst plot lines in the entire Degrassi franchise! Join us as we rib into the ridiculousness of Degrassi Nudes, how terrible of a person Zoe is, that Captain Who and Winston did not live up to their full potential, and Hunter's development leading into Next Class. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:19 - Hunter

4:06 - Hunter's relationship with Arlene and his tendency towards violence

12:05 - Zoe & Frankie (Degrassi Nudes)

23:06 - The absurdity of this storyline and Zoe being absolutely awful

35:36 - Blackmail and trying to make sense of whatever tf this was

42:04 - Zoe and lack of consequences

49:01 - Frankie's role and development with her dad

1:00:49 - Frankie & Winston (Captain Who) 

1:04:21 - Frankston & cheating 

1:10:52 - Winston's development 

1:13:59 - Captain Who and musicals in Degrassi

1:17:51 - Lola & Shay

1:22:06 - Final thoughts 

We are finally back with season 14! In what is certainly going to be a tumultuous time for Jasper and Bridget, we start things off by discussing the train wreck that is Triles, Miles's weed "addiction" and his family problems, Maya finally facing her feelings about Cam, the start of Zaya, and Zig's burgeoning musical career. General trigger warning for discussions of parental abuse throughout. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

0:00 - Intro

3:46 - Miles & Tristan (TW discussions of parental abuse) 

13:18 - Triles 

24:46 - Miles's struggles with his dad and family

40:16 - Weed addiction!! 

47:47 - Tristan & Maya (and Tristan also sucks) 

53:54 - Maya & Zig (pt 1)  

59:09 - Maya's struggles with anxiety and Cam (TW discussions of suicide) 

1:12:36 - Zig & Maya (pt 2)  

1:19:29 - Zaya 

1:21:22 - Zig's gang problems 

1:34:11 - Final thoughts 

We have finally finished season 13!! Finish things off strong with us as we discuss school dress codes, lesbians, toxic families, virtual avatar sex, nonsensical writing decisions for long-term couples, Clare being horny af, and Drew and Clare somehow being a compelling couple? Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:25 - Imogen

5:26 - Dress code shenanigans

11:51 - Becky and Imogen's friendship

19:48 - Imogen's role in the show 

26:38 - Becky

31:05 - Becky's struggles with her family & faith 

42:49 - Becky & Sir Excellence #n00b 

46:06 - Clare

53:02 - #TeamClew?

54:21 - Eli and Clare drifting apart 

1:00:51 - Buildup to Clew 

1:10:09 - Aftermath of Clew 

1:13:59 - Clare in season 13 and Eli reconnection 

1:19:50 - Drew

1:25:02 - End of Drianca 

1:30:16 - Drew's nonsensical season

1:35:53 - Drecky????

1:40:15 - Closing thoughts on season 13

We dive deep into some of the most controversial parts of season 13: Clare's cancer and Adam's death! In part 1 of our focus on the seniors, we look at their short-lived journeys at the beginning of the season, as Clare grapples with dying (we know she won't), Adam dies for a public service announcement, and Drew gets over it really quickly. Let us know your thoughts on these messes of storylines on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

2:33 - Clare's cancer

10:46 - What was the point of this storyline? 

23:45 - Eli's role in supporting Clare and season 13 generally

28:13 - Miscellaneous thoughts on the plot

33:25 - Adam

38:43 - The lead up to Adam's death (many out of character moments) 

49:11 - Adam's death itself 

54:26 - The impact on other characters and death in Degrassi 

1:07:13 - Follow up of Adam's death on Drew, Imogen, and Becky

1:10:35 - Drew copes with pills 

1:15:25 - Should Imogen have told Becky about Adam? 

1:27:51 - Imogen's role in the season 

1:30:13 - Wrap up and what's to come for our season finale! 

Continuing our journey through season 13, we focus on some of our least favorite characters in all of Degrassi - Tristan and Zoe! In one of our longest episodes yet, we delve into what makes Tristan such a toxic friend, why Zoe is so terrible to every person she ever talks to, and the various romances they're involved in as well as the unfortunate abuse both of them face. We also discuss Winston's introduction to the show and the Best Friend's Sister trope with Frankie. General TW throughout the entire episode for discussions of rape, sexual assault, grooming, and statutory rape. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease ! 

0:00 - Intro

4:41 - Winston & Frankie 

9:41 - Winston's role in the show 

13:49 - Frankston

19:29 - Tristan (TW grooming, statutory rape)

29:05 - Tristan's (toxic) friendships with Maya and Zoe 

44:47 - Tristan and Yates 

1:01:06 - The beginnings of Triles 

1:08:35 - Zoe (TW sexual assault) 

1:15:44 - Zoe's relationship with her mom and her being famous 

1:20:25 - Zoe & Maya's feud 

1:25:23 - Zoe & Drew

1:31:04 - Was Zoe always a lesbian? 

1:34:31 - Zoe's assault and trial 

1:45:17 - Wrap up 

In our 50th (!) episode of the podcast, we discuss one of the many love polygons of season 13: Maya, Miles, and Zig! We go in-depth about Maya's relationship with both troubled boys, how each of them has many faults and issues that they need to go to therapy for, and how this season fits into Maya's mental health arc. We also discuss the beginning of Miles's character arc, Zig's nebulous existence in the season, and the return of gang issues. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

4:06 - Maya and Matlingsworth 

10:17 - Maya's development post-Cam

16:07 - Matlingsworth

23:40 - Maya's mental health journey

27:21 - End of Matlingsworth

30:07 - Miles

34:37 - Miles's relationship with his dad

41:31 - How Miles fits into the show 

48:45 - Love triangle 

53:58 - Zig's disappearing act and rebuilding friendship with Maya

57:52 - Zig vs Miles

1:02:36 - "I should have kissed you" scene 

1:07:16 - Zaya vs Matlingsworth

1:08:13 - Zig

1:12:36 - Gang things 

1:20:51 - Rubber room setting and characters

1:24:52 - Closing thoughts 

We begin our long journey into season 13 today, starting with our first batch of seniors: Alli, Dallas, Jenna, and Connor! Join us as we discuss Jonnor's two C plots, Alli's long struggle with an abusive boyfriend, and Dallas's equally compelling crusades against unrequited love and institutional racism. General TW for discussions of relationship abuse and violence throughout. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro and initial thoughts on season 13

8:36 - Jenna & Connor 

13:18 - Jonnor and demotion to background characters

25:45 - Alli (TW relationship abuse) 

35:26 - Build up to abuse, problems with how the storyline is presented, and why Alli was not the right character for this

49:00 - Lack of meaningful development in the plot and this storyline in context of the whole show

55:16 - Dallas

1:00:05 - Dallas's short-lived alcoholic era

1:03:10 - Bhandallas

1:07:06 - Racial profiling in the context of 2013 and Dallas's character

1:16:11 - Bhandallas vs Bhandurner

1:19:15 - Final thoughts and what's to come for season 13! 

Special guest and resident astrologer Heather joins us to help us out in assigning the zodiac signs to all the most iconic Degrassi characters! We also do some investigating into characters' birthdays and which couples are compatible based on their sign. What characters do you have the same sign as, and do you relate to them more than the others?? Let us know on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease ! 

0:00 - Intro 

2:50 - Heather gives a rundown of all the zodiac signs! 

12:00 - Emma, Manny, Craig, Paige

29:30 - Marco, Jimmy, Liberty (and Bridget gets her star chart read!)

45:24 - Spinner, Mr. Simpson, Peter, Holly J

57:50 - Sav, Anya, Clare, Eli

1:07:44 - Alli, Drew, Bianca, Fiona 

1:19:04 - Adam, Maya, Tristan, Miles

1:28:48 - Frankie, Shay, Lola

1:32:14 - Closing thoughts 

In our grand finale of season 9 and The Next Generation itself, we discuss the oft discussed but seldom loved Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Join us as we travel to New York City to understand twincest, take a road trip to Niagara Falls to get married to the boy who bullied us in 7th grade, and all the way home to Toronto to celebrate the end of an era and sweet, spontaneous loving. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease, and watch out for our coverage season 13 coming soon! 

0:00 - Intro 

1:40 - Holly J, Fiona, & Declan

6:05 - HJ vs Fiona 

10:27 - Declan and Fiona's codependent relationship (aka twincest) 

18:10 - Fiona's role in DTM and her character moving forward 

23:53 - Final thoughts on HJ 

25:13 - Jane

29:00 - The end of Spane 

32:44 - Jane becomes famous & famously rebounds 

39:32 - Wedding crashers & closure

43:11 - Jane's character arc

46:30 - Spinner & Emma 

52:10 - Why (some of) this makes sense

58:20 - Why did Spinner and Emma get married? 

1:05:00 - Why this doesn't make sense and the plethora of issues

1:10:27 - The wedding feat Fake Toby

1:15:53 - Spinner & Emma's character arcs

1:20:37 - Closing off season 9, TNG, and what's to come! 

In our second to last season 9 episode, we discuss toxic relationships everywhere! Sav and Anya fight all season just to break up due to an almost pregnancy, Jane and Declan get hot and heavy in secret, Holly J and Declan questionably get together, and Declan and Fiona have an... odd sibling relationship. We also discuss Marco's brief stint as a student teacher at Degrassi. Join us next time for our season 9 finale where we will do a deep dive into Degrassi Takes Manhattan! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 

0:00 - Intro

1:18 - Mr. Marco del Rossi, student teacher

7:44 - Sav & Anya

17:16 - Anya, Queen of Dreadamort 

23:20 - LOL (Lots of Lying) 

32:16 - Farrah & Anya's jealousy (prom) 

44:55 - The end of Sanya (for now) 

53:02 - Holly J, Jane, and Declan

1:05:25 - The end of Holly J/Blue

1:08:09 - Jane & Declan's affair 

1:14:18 - Holly J & Jane's friendship and conflict 

1:22:20 - Declan's pursuit of HJ and the start of Dolly J

1:32:53 - Declan's role in season 9 and Declan/Fiona's odd relationship 

1:42:12 - Final thoughts and what's to come for Degrassi Takes Manhattan! 

We continue our journey into season 9 with our baby minor niners! Join us as we discuss pee balloons, sexting and STDs, the infamous niner love triangle, and Clare writing some steamy vampire fan fiction. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease

General trigger warning for discussions of grooming and child abuse. 

0:00 - Intro 

3:05 - Dave

8:36 - Dave's quest for popularity

12:40 - Dave & Jenna #otp

16:13 - Dave's growth going into season 10 and beyond 

20:05 - Alli

27:25 - Sexting scandals

30:29 - STDs and the end of Bhandarco

41:32 - Johnny's wasted potential

47:18 - Alli & Dave and Alli's character arc

50:25 - KC & Jenna (TW grooming and child abuse) 

56:35 - Love triangles and the end of KClare

1:05:04 - Coach Carson (TW grooming and child abuse) 

1:13:38 - KC's character as a result of his trauma 

1:17:55 - Clare

1:23:06 - Vampire Clare and fan fiction!! 

1:31:57 - Closing out Clare and KC's season 9 arcs

1:38:08 - Final thoughts

In our season 9 premiere and our first episode of 2022, we discuss the AMAZING news that Degrassi will be returning in 2023 on HBO, and begin doing a deep dive into season 9's hot topics: splitting the bill, crystal meth, and how to not be gay. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro and reboot discussion!! 

5:55 - Danny & Chantay

10:35 - Leia drama and splitting the bill

19:19 - Final thoughts on Danny and Chantay

23:58 - Peter

30:51 - Mia's departure and Peter's meth bender

41:32 - Losing and regaining friends (Studz rule!) 

47:50 - Peter's overall arc

50:15 - Riley

58:42 - Fiona and Riley, and Riley's anger issues

1:06:10 - Internalized homophobia, toxic masculinity, and accepting himself

1:14:22 - Riley's friendships and role in the cast

1:20:40 - Ziley!! 

1:26:14 - Final thoughts and what's to come for season 9

In our final episode of season 8 and 2021, we finally discuss the Academy Award-deserving cinematic masterpiece, Degrassi Goes Hollywood! We close off the arcs of three of the most iconic Degrassi girls of all time, discuss toxic excellence in the relationships and personal lives of our heroines, and how we will always have LA. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

3:18 - Ellie

7:19 - Crellie and continued toxicity

17:51 - Ellie and her dad 

24:05 - Bringing Ellie's arc full circle 

33:15 - Paige 

38:22 - How much has Paige grown over the years? 

43:22 - Paige's descent into diva-dom - it makes sense! 

52:13 - Paige and Marco

57:12 - Manny

1:01:25 - Emotional abuse and Manny's confidence arc 

1:09:39 - The rebirth of Janny

1:15:23 - Road trip vibes and Manny's growth 

1:18:24 - Wrapping up season 8, 2021, and what's to come in 2022! 

In our penultimate season 8 episode, we dive into the precarious social lives of both high school and college freshmen! Sororities and robot competitions, secret relationships and blazing, and bad boys and roommates are but a few points of interest in what is sure to be our most popular episode to date. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro 

2:16 - College plots (Emma, Manny, & Liberty) 

9:47 - In comparison to season 6/7 college plots 

14:25 - Liberty joins a sorority! 

20:35 - Emma/Kelly & do you wanna like, blaze? 

28:30 - Clare, KC, & Connor

36:46 - KClare as Semma 2.0 & Connor v KC

47:38 - KC as Degrassi's new resident bad boy 

51:02 - Clare's misadventures with vibrators

55:18 - Connor & autistic representation

1:05:40 - Alli

1:12:25 - Bhandarco & the beginning of Alli's arc 

1:20:10 - Cyberbullying!!!

1:24:07 - Alli & Clare's friendship

1:28:08 - Closing thoughts and Degrassi Goes Hollywood is next!

Continuing our foray into season 8, we discuss Sav and Anya as a classic on-again off-again high school couple, Jane being a complete badass, Spinner and Jane being a super healthy couple (we'll see how that goes in season 9...), and Holly J's redemption(?). General TW for discussions of sexual abuse and child molestation throughout the Jane & Spinner segment. Send us your Spotify Wrapped on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:17 - Sav & Anya

5:28 - Iconic couple and conflict of culture 

12:16 - Double standards and the Bhandari family's inclusion in Degrassi

19:18 - Jane & Spinner (TW sexual abuse) 

26:20 - Football Jane and transition from season 7

34:00 - Spane, police college, and wtf was this episode 

45:13 - Jane's sexual abuse (TW)

55:20 - Spinner got shot

57:09 - Holly J

1:06:20 - Insecure over virginity & Blue J

1:15:56 - The humbling of Holly J/cyberbullying 

1:23:46 - Holly J and Anya's relationship

1:29:38 - HJ's growth and relationship with Spinner

1:35:56 - Final thoughts 

0:00 - Intro

1:47 - Riley

6:34 - Piley aka Peter is bisexual I dont make the rules

11:42 - Riley & Anya and steroids

18:36 - Riley's coming out journey

25:54 - Danny & Leia

29:38 - Their breakup with Mia and Danny's wasted potential as the main boy

36:55 - Getting together and Liar Leia 

42:47 - Mia & Peter

50:48 - Modeling, slut shaming, and disagreements! 

1:03:58 - Dropping out, struggles with working and school, and Mia's role as a teen mom

1:15:30 - Pia is bland af 

1:23:12 - Peter's growth and Darcy's departure

1:30:20 - Closing thoughts and what's to come for season 8! 

In our season 7 finale, we discuss the seniors who we've been following since they were grade 7 babies! We talk about Toby's foray into podcasting, Emma getting involved in a pyramid scheme, the Manny and Jay saga, and Liberty figuring out what she wants. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease!

0:00 - Intro

1:07 - Toby

3:20 - Toby's growth over the years and Lakehurst throughout season 7

14:48 - Emma

20:47 - Purple Dragon

30:55 - Emma/Damian and Emma's growth

35:50 - Snake dealing with sexual assault allegations

44:05 - Sean's final departure

50:16 - Manny

57:20 - Manny respecting herself, overcoming her dad, and pursuing an acting career

1:11:50 - Janny, Jay's growth, and fake and real engagements

1:25:00 - Liberty

1:27:31 - Liberty/Damian and Liberty's transgressions

1:37:20 - Final thoughts on season 7 and what's to come!

In our second to last season 7 episode, we say good bye (and good riddance) to the college plots of Marco, Ellie, and Paige. Not only is Alex's departure terrible, but Ellie keeps trusting in toxic men, Marco can't figure out what he wants, and Paige happily chooses to accept poor work conditions and to stigmatize HIV! Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:57 - Paige

7:27 - The disrespect and departure of Alex

19:00 - Capitalism is good, apparently 

22:39 - This HIV plot is terrible 

34:20 - Ellie

37:09 - Ellie's struggles with Jesse, bad mentors, self-esteem, and burgeoning alcoholism

48:28 - Marco

54:25 - The final end of Darco

57:00 - Marco's struggles with loneliness and a brief stint as an almost-sex worker

1:08:04 - Marco and Ellie's strange af hook up and codependency 

1:14:11 - Paige and Ellie's friendship

1:17:51 - Closing thoughts on the college plots

Bridget and Jasper continue looking into season 7 with the dynamic duo, Spinner and Jimmy, and their significant others! We say goodbye to Ashley amid music controversy, discuss the importance of disability representation, and see whether or not Jasper would keep his testicle if it were removed. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

3:36 - Jimmy & Ashley

10:00 - Ashley is a struggling musician who needs to cheat to (not) get ahead

19:20 - Closing out Ashley's character 

25:55 - The end of Jashley and the rise of Trina 

36:38 - Stem cells and blackmail

43:57 - Jimmy's character arc and disability representation

47:32 - Spinner & Jane

56:28 - Spinner vs Lakehurst, aka Rick pt 2 

1:03:10 - Struggles with testicular cancer and chemo

1:14:43 - Jane, Spane, and Jane isn't like other girls

1:24:19 - Passing physics and finally graduating! 

1:28:25 - Closing thoughts  

Bridget and Jasper discuss one of the greatest arcs in Degrassi history with Darcy's sexual assault and subsequent breakdown. We also talk about Danny and Derek's antics throughout seasons 6 and 7, from getting bullied by teachers to fighting over racism! TW for discussions of rape and suicide throughout the Darcy & Peter segments. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:38 - Danny & Derek

5:16 - Double D vs Mr. Perino

9:55 - Danny vs Derek (and structural racism)

19:19 - Darcy (TW discussions of rape and suicide)

28:38 - Darcy as an imperfect victim 

35:58 - The rape storyline in the context of Degrassi and Darcy's character

44:46 - Darcy's support system/the failure of Mr. Simpson

50:47 - Darcy's breaking point and beginning to heal 

59:01 - Peter being a great boyfriend and overall thoughts on the storyline 

1:02:53 - Peter

1:05:56 - Peter finally makes some friends/Studz

1:09:00 - Closing thoughts

We are back with season 7! Come hang with us as we chat about the Lakehurst squad who ultimately become Degrassi staples, the social dynamics of tenth graders, the idiocy of teen boys, and how best to be a teen mother. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

3:54 - Mia

8:55 - Mia & Sav 

17:14 - Lucas is a deadbeat!!

27:22 - Mia's growth as a mother

31:01 - Holly J & Anya

36:30 - Holly J is TERRIBLE

41:40 - The relentless bullying of Anya 

46:20 - HJ & Toby (Toby J?) 

49:04 - The fallout between HJ and Anya ("Because you let me")

57:13 - Anya as the protagonist 

1:02:52 - Closing thoughts and what's to come for season 7! 

In our season 6 finale, we talk about the return of Mr. Sean Cameron and whether or not his character was done justice, how terrible Peter is and how great Manny is, and the continuation of Sean and Emma's epic romance! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro

1:20 – Emma and Sean

7:40 – Emma/Sean/Peter love triangle

16:39 – Sean’s return

31:18 – Semma's latest iteration

38:43 – Pregnancy scare! 

48:28 – Snake keeps getting traumatized by Emma

52:57 – Manny

55:36 – The end of Cranny

59:49 – Emma v Manny 

1:09:20 – Final thoughts and season ranking so far! 

In our penultimate season 6 episode, we discuss all things Degrassi University, including the manifestation of loneliness through gambling and flunking out, the myriad of toxic couples both straight and gay, using drugs to manipulate others, and why sex work should be destigmatized and decriminalized. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 

0:00 - Intro & message from Annie Clark!

2:13 - Marco

5:17 - Dylan and Marco’s relationship & Marco not branching out in college

14:03 - Marco’s loneliness and turning to gambling

21:57 - Ellie (feat. Craig)

30:06 - Dorm life & Ellie’s bland relationship with Jesse

36:13 - The return of Craig, manipulation, and hardcore drugs!

49:08 - The de-edge-ification of Ellie Nash

50:50 - Paige & Alex

57:58 - Paige’s college struggles and being toxic af

1:10:41 - Is Palex a toxic and unhealthy couple?

1:18:41 - Alex trying to improve but life keeps shitting on her!

1:24:07 - Closing thoughts on the college plots and Crellie vs Palex

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 JT and Liberty 

23:22 - Mia & the Lakehurst feud 

35:42 - Memorial episode and Liberty & Toby's reactions 

45:30 - Emma & Manny's feud over JT and other characters' reactions 

55:39 - Farewell James Tiberius Yorke :( 

1:01:52 - Closing thoughts 

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 friendship and role as supporting characters

22:42 - Darcy & Peter

28:20 - Darcy’s internalized misogyny towards Manny and Mia

34:53 - Darcy, the original OnlyFans model

41:56 - ~The dangers of social media and stranger danger~

47:34 - The confusing beginnings of Parcy

57:45 - Closing thoughts and what’s to come for season 6!