The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi Podcast

Conor Michael and Loren O'Connell
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The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi Podcast

Tune in each week as two rapidly aging millennials test their chops as former Degrassi superfans and dive deep into the characters you love, crushed on, and simply can't stand. Each episode, Conor and Loren explore the storylines that defined the kids of Degrassi Community School, and use those characters to come to an understanding about what this show taught them about themselves, the world around them, and Canadian teen soap operas at large.

Episodes

  1. E108: Drew Torres is an Idiot (Drew Torres)

    5 DAYS AGO

    E108: Drew Torres is an Idiot (Drew Torres)

    Calling all Panthers! Put on your best ugly cry face, because for this episode, Conor and Loren dig into everyone’s favorite cellphone kiosk employee, Boiler Room baddie, and possible werewolf (we’ll explain), Drew Torres. From cage fights and TBIs to wayward relationships and a gold lamé Elvis suit, Degrassi’s resident golden retriever has always been a little bit scandalous. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of gang violence, sexual assault, and transphobia.)

    4h 9m
  2. E107 - I'm a Fun Machine! (Joey Jeremiah)

    12/25/2024

    E107 - I'm a Fun Machine! (Joey Jeremiah)

    Ho, ho, hoe, Panthers! It’s the Christmas episode of the Anti-Grapevine—and there’s no stepdad we’d rather spend the holidays with than Joey Jeremiah. This episode, Conor and Loren sit down by the fire and tell the tale of Degrassi Junior High holdover and used car salesman extraordinaire, Joey Jeremiah. So get ready to fall back in love with your high school ex, photobomb a baby’s first Christmas picture, and give in to the seductive voices of the Degrassi Community School goblins—because this holiday season, we go there. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of child abuse.) For the Toronto Comic Con Q&A panel with Pat Mastrioanni we reference during listener questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOyQHhNs8eE.

    3h 4m
  3. E106 - How Much Do You Make, Ice Cream Boy? (Terri MacGregor)

    12/11/2024

    E106 - How Much Do You Make, Ice Cream Boy? (Terri MacGregor)

    The Oracle has spoken, and there's a new episode of the Anti-Grapevine in your future. This episode, Conor and Loren hang with literal sociologist and beloved friend of the pod, Darcy Hauslik to make sense of the story of Degrassi sidekick, Terri MacGregor. We talked for four hours, and we're still not sure what she saw in Spinner Mason. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of intimate partner violence, parental death, and fatphobia.)

    4h 12m
  4. E105 - Trust Another Sicko (Ellie Nash)

    11/27/2024

    E105 - Trust Another Sicko (Ellie Nash)

    Don't make a scene, Eleanor. Just shut up, smile, and check out the new, record-breaking episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest and friend of the pod, Dom Kelly, to get personal about Degrassi: The Next Generation's goth icon and new Core tramp, Ellie Nash. E might be for Ellie, but F is for Feeling Way Too Many Things Live On Air With Your Pals. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of self-harm, suicide attempts, and alcoholic parents.) References: Whitlock J, Purington A, Gershkovich M. (2009). Media, the internet, and nonsuicidal self‐injury. In: Nock, M.K. (Eds.) Understanding nonsuicidal self‐injury: origins, assessment, and treatment. (pp 139-155). American Psychological Association. https://doi.org/10.1037/ 11875‐008.

    4h 40m
  5. E104 - Man, I'm A Twig! (Sav Bhandari)

    11/13/2024

    E104 - Man, I'm A Twig! (Sav Bhandari)

    Hey guys, look what I found in the bushes! It's a new episode of the Anti-Grapevine! For their fourth episode, Conor and Loren cover sticker-collecting-king-turned-Keke-Palmer's-fling, Sav Bhandari. We scream, we laugh, and we try to reconcile with why the show has an obsession with student-teacher pairings. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of miscarriage and inappropriate relationships between students and teachers.)

    3h 47m
  6. E103 - Did You Flip a Switch and Erase Me From Your Memory (Clare Edwards)

    10/30/2024

    E103 - Did You Flip a Switch and Erase Me From Your Memory (Clare Edwards)

    Hello, 911? It’s time for the third episode of the Anti-Grapevine! This episode, Loren and Conor yap about the AO3 contributor known as Madame Degrassi and patron saint of Degrassi Hysterics, Clare Edwards. From the minor niner years through the EClare Era, we try to solve the riddle of who dislikes Clare more: us or the Degrassi writers' room. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of sexual harassment, teenage pregnancy, and miscarriage.)

    2h 47m

  7. 10/16/2024

    E102 - Because I'm Gay (Marco Del Rossi)

    Welcome back Panthers to Episode 02 of the Anti-Grapevine! This episode, Conor and Loren take a deep dive into Degrassi’s first out, queer character, Marco Del Rossi. Covering everything from Dr. Sally’s gay positive lecture through to his own brief stint as a student teacher at Degrassi Community School, we dig into what makes Marco tick and what made his groundbreaking storyline as important and impactful as it was. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of homophobia, and physical violence and hate crimes committed against queer characters.)

    2h 56m

  8. 10/02/2024

    E101 - You Gave Me a Social Disease! (Emma Nelson)

    Welcome friends and frenemies to the Anti-Grapevine! Grab your textbooks and get to class on time for a deep dive into the beloved and brilliant characters that helped a generation define themselves. In our after school special-sized premier episode, Loren and Conor introduce themselves and dig deep into Degrassi's acclaimed cause girl herself, Emma Nelson. The character that acted as a bridge between two generations of fans, Emma’s story contains all the highs and lows (and lows and lows) you’d expect from your morally superior teenage step daughter. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of gun violence in schools, eating disorders, and teenage sexuality.) Episode References: McNear, Claire. "Moral Panics Come and Go. Sex Bracelet Hysteria is Forever." The Ringer, June 29 2022, https://www.theringer.com/features/2022/7/29/23282763/jelly-bracelet-sex-game-media-myth-moral-panic.

    2h 37m
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Tune in each week as two rapidly aging millennials test their chops as former Degrassi superfans and dive deep into the characters you love, crushed on, and simply can't stand. Each episode, Conor and Loren explore the storylines that defined the kids of Degrassi Community School, and use those characters to come to an understanding about what this show taught them about themselves, the world around them, and Canadian teen soap operas at large.

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