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The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE301: I Almost Forgot What Privilege Looked Like (Fiona Coyne)School is back in session, Panthers!In the Anti-Grapevine Season 3 premiere, Loren and Conor put on their bedazzled headbands and lacy gloves to celebrate the Princess of Park Ave, Miss Fiona Celestine Arabella Coyne. Somewhere between our thoughtful analysis and biting courtroom commentary, we completely lose our minds.So take the elevator to our podcast penthouse, our celebratory brunch is about to start.(Content warning: This episode includes discussion on intimate partner violence and alcoholism.)
2025-10-015h 17
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE210: New Year, New Look, New Paige (Paige Michalchuk)Give me a P! Give me an A! Give me an I-G-E! What’s that spell?! The Season Two finale of the Anti-Grapevine, that’s what!In this record-breaking episode, Conor and Loren take on the epic highs and lows of the once and future Queen Bee of Degrassi Community School, the one and only Paige Michalchuk.Grab your cowboy hats, caboodle purses, and perfectly paired indoor sunglasses, because it’s time to fête a true Canadian princess, hun.(Content Warning: This episode includes descriptions of sexual assault and discussion of inappropriate relatio...
2025-09-038h 06
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE209: Not Just Some Weirdo Anymore (Connor DeLaurier)Don’t bother checking the door Panthers, because we’ve locked you in the basement for this one. In the penultimate episode of Season 2 of the Anti-Grapevine, Loren and Conor dig deep into the basement dweller (no, literally, he took over Emma’s bedroom in the Nelson-Simpson house) and king of the Degrassi Glow-Up and very-direct-takedown, Connor DeLaurier. Tune in for an episode of laughs, concerning line readings, and a discussion on the merits if bad representation is better than no representation.(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of grooming of a minor and bullyi...
2025-08-132h 37
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE208: Welcome to Degrassi (Eli Goldsworthy)Tears, Panthers? Wouldn’t expect that from such whor– WHOA, whoa. Sorry. That was a little intense, even for us.In the latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren fight live on air about Degrassi Community School’s very own MCR-impersonator, Eli Goldsworthy. Layer on your guyliner, take out a new insurance policy on your Hearse, and rewrite Romeo and Juliet to traumatize an evangelist, because this is an episode that goes there. (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health, self-harm, and toxic relationships.)
2025-08-064h 11
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE207: All the Padding I'll Need (Jane Vaughn)And next up on the field, it’s Panthers #88, the ground breaking and ceiling shattering Jane Vaughn! In the latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren are joined by friend of the pod and Jane fan extraordinaire, E King to talk about Degrassi’s grungiest girl, Jane Vaughn. While Jane’s arcs don’t always have a satisfying conclusion—she’s always ready to smile before credits roll. So quit acting like such a girl and steal a convertible for the long drive this episode will take you on.(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions...
2025-07-243h 28
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE206: n00b (Hunter Hollingsworth)Need an escape? Disappear into… the Realm of Doom! Wait, no. That’s not what this is. This is the Anti-Grapevine. Whew.In our latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren abandon living IRL to dig deep into Degrassi’s very own little intel that could, Hunter Hollingsworth. A character whose storyline sure hits a lot differently in our current moment, this most problematic of the siblings Hollingsworth leaves us with plenty to talk about.(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of gun violence, cyberbullying and swatting, Gamergate, misogy...
2025-07-023h 36
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE205: I Loooooove Drugs (Mo Mashkour)After an accidental sojourn to the Degrassi black hole, we’re back, Panthers!In this episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren dig into the founding father of famed Degrassi band “Whisper Hug” and one half of the show’s best bromance, Mo Mashkour.So get ready to write some tunes, start a flashmob at graduation, and remember - he’ll bring fries back to the cafe and he won’t hook up with your boyfriend!(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of fatphobia, ableism, and references to drug abuse.)
2025-06-172h 41
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE204: Kendra Speaks for Herself (Kendra Mason)Get ready, brave Panthers—for we embark on a treacherous journey from which we may never return—the Degrassi Black Hole awaits!That’s right, in our latest episode, Conor and Loren are joined by the one and only Jocelyn Claybourne of Degrassi Kid acclaim to pay tribute to the late, great first victim of the Degrassi Black Hole, Kendra Mason. Sister to Spinner Mason, girlfriend of Toby Isaacs, and nemesis to any who challenge her on the field hockey… field… Kendra is one tough cookie you won’t want to mess with.(Content Warning: This episode...
2025-05-141h 58
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE203: When In Doubt, You Kiss (Craig Manning)We’re sorry for skipping an episode, okay? We’re soorry. We’re soorry, we’re soorry, we’re SOORRY! How many times do we have to say it?In our latest episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest Kristie Hunt to talk all about the winner of the 2005 Northern Sounds Showcase, and our hearts, Craig Manning. So plug in your guitars and stash away that gift for your secret affair because it’s time to discuss Mr. Nice Guy, panthers!(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, mental health, suicidality, and substanc...
2025-04-305h 12
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE202: It's In My Blood (Sean Cameron)Will Degrassi’s real Slim Shady please stand up?On this episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Loren and Conor kick it old school and dive deep into the crimes and punishment of Degrassi’s original denim-clad bad boy, Sean Cameron. Not even an interesting meditation on class, a preview of the thirst to come in the rest of the season, or a Sellie/Semma feud could stop us from giving Bam Bam his due.We are Sean Cameron. We want some chocolate milk, and we need this stupidity to be over.(Content Warning: This epis...
2025-04-023h 34
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE201: Drama Follows Me (Maya Matlin)Help! A washed up teen star is trying to kill our season premier! That’s right Panthers, the Anti-Grapevine is back for Season 2, and this episode, Conor, Loren, and special guest and fellow Degrassi podcast host extraordinaire Eevee Pacini are looking to the future to study the main girl of Degrassi’s Next Class, Maya Matlin. Our first foray into Next Class, Maya’s story starts with chicken cutlets and cellos, and ends with what we believe is one of Degrassi’s strongest character offerings. Life isn’t a race, so buckle up—because we’re not making any sto...
2025-03-195h 18
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE110: Cuckoo Bananas (Manny Santos)Dearest friends and frenemies, you are cordially invited to the season one finale of the Anti-Grapevine! In this record breaking episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest, Jennifer Estridge, to tackle the original Downtown Sasquatch groupie and questionable hat lover, the infamous… Manny Santos.So grab your whale-tails and tambourines for Manny-palooza, because we’re going to be FAMOUS!(Content Warning: teen pregnancy, abortion, sexual harassment and assault, eating disorders, and drug abuse.)
2025-02-126h 50
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE109: I'm Freezing, Who's Gay? (Hazel Aden)Welcome to the new millennium, Panthers! In this week’s episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest and author, Keah Brown, to discuss Degrassi’s most underrated BFF, Hazel Aden. Cue up your PowerPoints, because this is one hell of a presentation. Oh, and BTW, Paige used to be straight before the Anti-Grapevine came along and turned her gay.
(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of Islamophobia, sexual assault, gun violence, and intimate partner violence.)
2025-01-223h 16
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE108: 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.)
2025-01-084h 08
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE107 - 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 dis...
2024-12-253h 03
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE106 - 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.)
2024-12-114h 12
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE105 - 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.)
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2024-11-274h 39
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE104 - 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.)
2024-11-133h 47
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE103 - 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.)
2024-10-302h 47
The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE102 - 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.)
2024-10-162h 56The Anti-Grapevine: A Degrassi PodcastE101 - 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.
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2024-10-022h 37