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I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E11: Rock This Town- Farewell, old friend...(Trigger warning: major character death, violence, underage drinking, teen pregnancy, ableism, teen sexuality) On this week's episode we're hanging with Joey as we deal with a tragic episode of Degrassi. Manny and Emma throw a party and problems and violence arise. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Rock This Town by Brian Seltzer Orchestra. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscri...

2022-04-302h 07

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 10: YOU THINK YOU KNOW?!(Trigger warning: ableism) On this week's mini episode archive we're covering the mini episodes Jimmy Walks and The Diary of Jay Hogart. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular e...

2022-04-2325 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 9(Trigger warning: men flirting with underage girls, bullying and references to the school shooting) On this week's mini episode archive we're covering Adam Lazarro from Taking Back Sunday Married My Mom and Be Aware of Heather Sinclair. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is Dreams by Beck. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps oth...

2022-04-0939 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E8- Crazy Little Thing Called Love(Trigger warnings: teenage sexuality, harassment) On this week's episode Sean is released from jail to sleep on Snake and Spike's couch while Derek and Danny have problems with a teacher. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Crazy Little Thing Called Love by Queen. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps u...

2022-04-021h 29

I Hope I Can Make It Through Degrassi Heads to HBO Max: A Discussion(Spoiler warning: Euphoria, Ted Lasso, River dale) (Trigger warnings: racism, teen sexuality, sexual assault and male genitalia) We're back to discuss the fact that Degrassi is heading for HBO Max, the home of Euphoria. We're going to share our worries and hopes for the upcoming series. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Found a Job by Talking Heads. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Fr...

2022-03-261h 03

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 8: OOOOOHHHHHH!On this week's mini episode archive we're covering Dating 4 Dudes parts 2 & 3. OOOHHHH! Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is I Gotta Man by Positive K. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular episode, you can send us an audio...

2021-12-0433 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E7: Working for the Weekend- Just try and say the title without singing it. You can‘t do it.On this week's episode Jimmy and Spinner open up a store. Meanwhile, Alex deals with her troubled past. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Working for the Weekend by Loverboy. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular e...

2021-11-271h 05

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 7: Oh, Just so charmingWe're back in the mini episode archive this week with the two mini episodes What's My Line? and Dating 4 Dudes part 1. They are delightful. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is I Gotta Man by Positive K. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share...

2021-11-2022 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E5-6: Eyes Without a Face- AHHHHHHH!(That‘s me, screaming)(Trigger warning: sexual assault, ableism, issues regarding consent, sex work, judgements held, stalking and pedophilia) This episode is great because it has special guest, Teese! On this week's episode we're covering the two parter episodes Eyes Without a Face. Everyone is having relationship trouble and it gets really gross. Intro is the Degrassi theme and outro is Eyes Without a Face by Billy Idol. Teese's excellent podcast can be found here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/authors-note-dont-like-dont-listen/id1528450418?i=1000539748488 E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com

2021-11-132h 09

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 6: More Accursed What If‘s(Trigger warning: teen pregnancy, birth, teenage sexuality) On this week's episode of mini episode archive we're dealing with more terrible what if's. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is I'll Be You by the Replacements. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would...

2021-11-0633 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E4: Can‘t Hardly Wait(Trigger warnings: ableism, teenage sexuality, teenage pregnancy) On this week's episode Jimmy and Ashley are hoping to become more intimate but there are problems. Also Manny and Darcy meet Mia and Darcy has some problems with her. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Can't Hardly Wait by the Replacements. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes...

2021-10-301h 31

I Hope I Can Make It Through The Many Saints of Newark- We‘re Back with the Sopranos?(Trigger Warning: violence, gang violence, racism, domestic violence) Donnie and Frank return to the world of podcasting with The Many Saints of Newark: A Sopranos Story. They're Italian and from New Jersey so they felt they had to do this. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Woke Up This Morning by Alabama 3. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the sho...

2021-10-171h 39

I Hope I Can Make It Through Three Year Anniversary Special!(Trigger warning: Racism, sexual assault, homophobia, domestic partner abuse) Donnie and Frank are back with their third year anniversary. They're doing a Q&A session of fan and their own questions! It's going to get real fun in here. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe t...

2021-05-281h 42

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive #5: Round 1 What Ifs(Trigger Warning: teen pregnancy, ableism, violence) These two mini episodes do exactly what it says on the tin. What if Jimmy was never shot and what if Craig picked Emma. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is I'll Be You by the Replacements. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find...

2021-03-2024 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S6E3: True Colors- Peter Continues to be the WorstOn this week's episode Sean and Peter illustrate what happens to the poor and the rich in the justice system. Spoiler alert, it is unfair. Also on this episode we get another new and boring relationship between Ellie and her editor. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is True Colors by Cyndi Lauper. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTu...

2021-03-131h 01

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive Episode 4: The Lovecats and Hey Ladies(Trigger warnings: internalized homophobia, menstruation, ableism, sexual assault) On our two mini episodes for this week's archive we have Alex struggling with who she is. We also have Peter being a gross out and no one calling him out on it. UGH. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is The Lovecats by the Cure. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and...

2021-03-0623 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 6 Episode 1&2: Here Comes Your Man- The Fast and the Slightly Miffed(Trigger warnings: Homophobia, eating disorders, drugs, racism) On this week's episode we're dealing with a bunch of fast and furious street racing idiocy and college problems. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Here Comes Your Man by the Pixies. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps u...

2021-02-271h 46

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 3: Man in the Mirror & Bigmouth Strikes AgainThis week we're covering some more mini episodes! Oh boy. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Bigmouth Strikes Again by Eva O. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular episode, you can send us an audio file...

2021-02-2025 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Letters to Satan Claus(Trigger warnings: Cancer, weight loss, blood, anti-semitism, violence, racism, disembowelment, pregnancy) This week we're covering the Miriam McDonald movie Letters to Satan Claus! Join us as we head through a twisted Hallmark movie as Satan just really lays into a town. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is All I Want For Christmas(Is You) by My Chemical Romance. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota

2021-02-131h 47

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive 2: Notorious and Bizarre Love Triangle(Trigger Warnings: Homophobia, sexual assault, cheating) On this week's pair of mini-episodes Manny gets to take center stage. First hanging out with Marco and then openly threatening Ellie. Fun. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is Notorious by Duran Duran. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. ...

2020-12-1223 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season5 Wrap Up: Just So Tired(Trigger Warnings: sexual assault, teenage drinking, homophobia, teen pregnancy, violence, partner abuse, ableism, eating disorders) We're finishing out season 5 and boy oh boy was it a ride. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Fresh Blood by the Eels. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out...

2020-12-061h 52

I Hope I Can Make It Through Mini Episode Archive Episode 1: Don't You Forget About Me(Trigger warning: Sexual assault, cheating and drug use) For this week, we're bringing you a shorter show as we delve into the Degrassi the next Generation mini episodes. On this first offering it's Don't You Forget About Me parts 1 & 2. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Don't You(Forget About Me) by Simple Minds. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/us...

2020-11-2127 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E18&19: High Fidelity- The pains of being pure at heart(Trigger warnings: infidelity, ableism, eating disorders, teenage sexuality, slut shaming, racism, homophobia, lesbianism, sexual assault) It's our hundredth episode and Degrassi's one hundredth episode! Spinner and Darcy are getting ready to be separated for three months causing Spinner to be Spinner. Alex and Paige are also worried about their future. Ashley returns and starts meddling in Jimmy's love life. It's also graduation! We back! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Your Ex Lover is Dead by Stars. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/1709...

2020-11-151h 56

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E17: Total Eclipse of The Heart- Sometimes you shouldn't go home(Trigger warning: 00:00:00-00:35:00- underage drinking. 00:35:00-1:30:00- cheating, infidelity) On this week's episode of Degrassi the adoptive parents of Liberty's baby are moving out west and she reacts to it badly. Dylan returns as well to mess up poor Marco's life and relationships. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Jolene by the White Stripes. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad...

2020-07-111h 30

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E15&16: Our Lips are Sealed- DEGRASSI SEE ME IN MY OFFICE(Trigger warning: eating disorders, racism, fatphobia, hospitalization, ableism, homophobia and cheating) On this week's episode Emma and Manny try to get their lives in control through terrible, drastic measures. Meanwhile Snake and Spike are trying to figure out their marriage while Hazel, Paige and Alex try to figure out their new dynamic. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is the Lounge Kittens Seanapaul medley. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.co...

2020-06-062h 07

I Hope I Can Make It Through TWO YEAR EXTRAVAGANZAOn this week's episode of I Hope I Can Make It Through we decide to celebrate our two year anniversary by chatting and interviewing one another. Just sit back and enjoy. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is You, In Weird Cities by Jeff Rosenstock. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on...

2020-05-232h 29

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E14: I Against I- So Many Terrible Men(Trigger Warning: Religious related homophobia, use of the R-slur, a joke about suicide, sex workers performing around minors) On this week's episode Marco has to deal with Spinner and the Friendship Club's nonsense. Meanwhile, Manny, Emma, Liz and Caitlin are trying terribly to make Spike feel better. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. The outro is Prodigal Husband by the Good Life. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/iho...

2020-05-161h 20

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E13: Together Forever- Adios, Craig(Trigger warnings: pregnancy) On this episode of Degrassi, Craig needs to make a decision about whether he's going to go out on his own or stick with the band. Meanwhile, Libery's due date is fast approaching while Toby meddles. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is Together Forever by Rick Astley. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinC...

2020-04-171h 23

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E11&12: Lexicon of Love- FINALLY(Trigger warnings: misogyny and slurs, depictions and discussions of abusive relationships, homophobia) On this week's episode something FINALLY happens with Paige and Alex. Also, the Nelson household continues to be problematic. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Then She Kissed Me by St. Vincent. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review a...

2020-04-111h 20

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E10: Redemption Song- Jay is the worst(Trigger warning:00:15:00-00:54:00 school shooting, drug addiction, consent issues) On this week's episode of Degrassi, Jimmy and Hazel get in a fight over a mural. Meanwhile, Darcy invites Spinner to a Christian retreat and he invites Jay. Terrible ideas all around. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Rise Up! Rise Up! by Cursive. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad...

2020-03-2753 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E9: Tell It To My Heart- Franklin has a list of 100 Emma sympathizers(Trigger warnings: 00:00:00-00:55:00 sexual harassment, revenge photos, dubious consent. 00:55:00- 2:15:00 Bullying, gay bashing,homophobic slurs) On this week's episode Marco makes a new friend and takes a big step. Emma is a terrible person the continuation. Helping us through this episode is Zee! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Tell It To My Heart by Taylor Dayne. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattp...

2020-03-212h 16

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E7&8- Turned Out: Paige Hates Cancer and Jazz(Trigger warnings: teen pregnancy, abortion, suicide, cheating, drugs- dealing and use, overdose) On this week's episode it's a double header! We have a main thoroughfare A plot of Liberty and JT dealing with the pregnancy and JT earns some money in a terrible fashion. Meanwhile, the Nelson residence is up to no good as Snake starts going through his midlife crisis and Emma is just kind of a jerk. Honestly. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Lovers Need Lawyers by the Good Life. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: h...

2020-03-081h 57

I Hope I Can Make It Through Plotline Shuffle 2: Electric FanfictionalooOn this week's episode, Donnie and Frank spend a little time just making up episodes based off of songs from Frank's itunes. Fanfiction, they're writing fanfiction. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings...

2020-02-2859 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E6: Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For- Portrait of the Young Drake(Trigger warning: school shooting, ableism, teen pregnancy, PTSD, panic attacks, eating disorders) On this week's episode of Degrassi, Liberty is sick of boys are getting in her business about her pregnancy. Meanwhile, Jimmy tries to figure out his destiny. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For by U2. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/Fran...

2020-02-221h 13

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E5- Weddings, Parties, Anything- Let's actually hear it for the boys(Trigger warnings: ableism) On this week's episode Joey and Craig are having lady problems. But they're actually being good boys for the most part? Just dumb. They are always so dumb. Father and son have one brain cell between them and both of them needed it this weekend and it causes trouble. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Vindicated by Dashboard Confessional and Shin Splints by the Epic Beard Men. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com ...

2020-02-151h 14

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E4: Foolin'- Degrassi we need to have a talk(Trigger warnings: Teenage sexuality, ableism, abortion, racism) On this week's episode JT and Liberty find out some addition news. Meanwhile, Spinner makes some new friends but there's something that he wasn't expecting. Also he's lying. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Foolin' by Def Leppard. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subs...

2020-02-051h 26

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E3: Death of a Disco Dancer- Sapphic Energy off the charts(Trigger warning: ableism, racism 00:00:00-00:32:00. domestic violence, age difference, drug use(marijuana) 00:32:00-01:11:00) On this week's episode Oleander returns to mess up Paige's life some more because he's terrible and she makes some bad choices with her soon to be girlfriend, Alex. Secondly, Jimmy becomes the new assistant coach for the basketball team and has to handle a kid with a bad attitude. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Death of a Disco Dancer by the Smiths. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twit...

2020-01-241h 13

I Hope I Can Make It Through S5E1&2: Venus- The feeling of wearing a polo(Trigger warnings: ableism, racism, body shaming, teenage sexuality, emotional abuse, being disowned- 00:00:00- 1:11:00) On this week's episode we suffer through Manny suffering and being shamed by everyone at school. Meanwhile, Ellie and Marco don't know how to tell Craig about a thing. Helping us through this is Joey! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Venus by Television. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's W...

2020-01-151h 37

I Hope I Can Make It Through Hobgoblins: Maybe Donnie and Frank belong in a dream factory(Trigger warning: Blood, gore, teen sexuality, suicide, sexual assault) On this week, Donnie and Frank are talking about evil stuffed animals that make you see your wildest fantasy! That's right, it's the movie, Hobgoblins! Just cause. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Kiss Kicker by the Fontanelles. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rat...

2020-01-051h 03

I Hope I Can Make It Through A Veteran's Christmas- The dog's name is Christmas. The other dog's name is Justice.(Trigger warning: Emotional abuse, stalking, law enforcement bias, PTSD, military trauma) On this week's episode Frank and Donnie tackle the terrible movie, A Veteran's Christmas. Because Miriam McDonald is in for like five minutes. This thing is garbage. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Have A Merry Little Christmas by Bright Eyes. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com...

2019-12-281h 01

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 3 Deleted Scenes Part 1On this week's episode Frank and Donnie check out the deleted scenes from Degrassi's season 3. It's a pretty enlightening time on what could have made these episodes make more sense. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Portions For Foxes by Rilo Kiley. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Frank's Wattpad: https://www.wattpad.com/user/FranklinCota Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes...

2019-12-2241 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 4 Wrap Up- It's Finally Over(Trigger warning: school shooting, homophobia, sexual assault, racism, ableism, teacher-student relationships) Donnie and Franklin looked out from the cliff at the exploding tower of Season 4. A dark cerulean sky giving way to a hopeful sunrise. They watched as the tower lit up with thousand tiny explosions, like stars being born and then dying in the night sky. Finally, the tower exploded in a column of fire. The two breathed a sigh of relief. They had won. They had persevered. They had made it through. "Do you ever notice that that happened a lot in like six...

2019-12-132h 04

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E21&22- Going Down the Road: Everyone Pass the Idiot Ball(Trigger warning: Ableism, homophobia, abuse, homelessness, age-gap of a man hitting on young girls, hospitalization due to mental illness, grooming) On this week's episode of Kevin Smith continues to shoot his garbage movie while Craig continues on a downward spiral. Some other stuff happens but it's all just awful. Helping us through this is Danny! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Notes in His Pocket by the Good Life. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com

2019-12-092h 15

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E20: West End Girls- Confusion and weirdness(Trigger warning: ableism, homophobia, eating disorders, sexism) On this week's episode Kevin Smith is here for some reason to film at Degrassi and he's enlisting Craig and Ashley to make a song for his movie. Also, Manny and Paige are at each other's throats with the backdrop of the prom. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is West End Girls by Pet Shop Boys. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: ww...

2019-11-291h 37

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E19- Moonlight Desires- Marco Deserves Better(Trigger warning: 00:28:00- 1:30:00- homophobia, hiv prejudice, teen sexuality, cheating, institutionalized homophobia concerning blood drives) On this week's episode Marco has plans with Dylan and planned blood drive. Neither go the way that he wants. Meanwhile, Spinner and Jay still reeling from the mess that they got themselves into decide to go on some ill thought out revenge. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Am I Not Yours? by Cursive. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tum...

2019-11-241h 32

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E18: Modern Love- You Can Hear the Pain in Our Voices(Trigger warning: power dynamics, student-teacher relationships, STIs, mockery of people with STIs, ableism, misogyny, internalized misogyny) On this week's episode Paige and Oleander's terrible relationship is revealed. Emma has a girls' night but it is overcome with dumb boys. This episode is terrible. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Love Will Tear Us Apart by Joy Division. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please ra...

2019-11-151h 11

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E17: Queen of Hearts- RIP Ferret Bueller(Trigger warning:00:00:00- 00:28:00Teacher-student relationships & power dynamics. 00:28:00- 1:00:00- transphobia, alcoholism, gambling, animal death) On this week's episode we return to the terrible plotline of Paige and Mr. Humbert Oleander. Gross. Meanwhile, Ellie has to make rent and decides to do so by playing a confusing card game. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Queen of Hearts by Juice Newton. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihope...

2019-11-081h 11

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E16: Eye of the Tiger- Good boy Marco swings into action(Trigger warning:00:00:00-00:30:00 Homophobia, racism, teen sexuality. 00:30:00-01:30:00- ableism, suicide) On this episode Jimmy returns to Degrassi and it's time for some confessions from Spinner. Also, Danny doesn't like Liberty's new boyfriend, JT. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Friend is a Four Letter Word by Cake. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. ...

2019-11-011h 32

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E14&15: Secret- Hanging Out in a Van Down by the River(Trigger warning: 00:00:00-00:30:00 Self harm, ableism. 00:30:00- 1:00:00- ableism. 1:00:00- 2:11:00 body shaming, teen sexuality, sexual assault, abortion, STIs) On this week's episode Emma is dealing with the school shooting by hanging out with the reprehensible Jay. Meanwhile Craig decides to head to group therapy but sees a familiar face. Finally, Marco and Craig want to help out a depressed Jimmy by taking him to a Kid Elrick concert. Helping us through this episode is Rhian! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Secret by Madonna. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www...

2019-10-262h 10

I Hope I Can Make It Through Plotline Shuffle 1This week Donnie and Frank are feeling a bit beaten down so they decided to play a game that let them stretch their creative muscles a bit farther. The game is hitting shuffle on Frank's iTunes and making a Degrassi plotline for it. I think it came out pretty great. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Time Running by Tegan and Sara. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod ...

2019-10-171h 08

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E13: Bark at the Moon- Let Manny Curse(Trigger warning: 00:00:00- 00:45:00 teacher student relationships, power dynamics, sexual assault 00:46:00- 1:53:00 abortion, men being terrible, mental illness) On this week's episode it's just a bunch of men being jerks. A grossout creep of a teacher continues to reciprocate Paige's crush. Meanwhile every man in this school is a jerk to Manny. Helping us through this episode is Demi! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Bark at the Moon by Ozzy Osbourne. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com

2019-10-111h 54

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E11&12: Voices Carry- Sally The Ageless One(Trigger warning: 00:00:00- 00:35:00- school shooting, violence. 00:35:00- 02:14:00- ableism, abuse, suicide, suicidal ideation, hospitalization for both physical and mental related illnesses) On this week's episode Liberty and JT are trying to stick it to the man with their play. Meanwhile, Craig is acting a bit out of the ordinary as he tries to show Ashley how much she means to him. Could something else be going on? Helping us through this is Joey! Intro music is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Voices Carry by Til Thursday. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com ...

2019-10-032h 15

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 2 Callback AuditionsFrank's on vacation this week so you're getting both an early episode and one about another special feature. On this week's episode Frank and Donnie talk about the callback auditions where Jake, Adamo and Stacey get to act with the Degrassi season 1 alums. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Another Travelin' Song by Bright Eyes. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to...

2019-09-2541 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E10: Neutron Dance- Scumbag Jack of all trades(Trigger warning: First hour- sexual assault, teacher-student romantic relationships. Second hour- ableism, sexism) On this week's episode Frank, Donnie and special guest Justin suffer through two plotlines one boring, the other gross. Will Ashley's presence break up Downtown Sasquatch? And will Paige be able to date a teacher? The answers are all bad! E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to t...

2019-09-212h 08

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E9: Back in Black(Trigger warnings: racism, ableism, school shooting, violence, parental abuse) On this episode everyone's dealing with the aftermath of the school shooting at Degrassi and it's confusing and bad. Helping us through this is Pierce! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Back in Black by AC/DC. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It he...

2019-09-121h 49

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E7&8: Time Stands Still(Trigger warning: homophobia, sexual assault, sexual harassment, suicide, gun violence, intimate partner violence, ableism, school shooting) On this week's episodes of Degrassi Rick's bullying leads to some horrific consequences. Joey is trying to sell his house. Helping us through this episode is Jazz. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Memory by Yoko Anno. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to...

2019-09-062h 48

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E6: Islands in the Stream- a ship sets sail(Trigger warning: 00:00:00- 01:00:00 bullying, intimate partner abuse, misogyny. 1:00:00-2:30:00 misogyny and sexual assault) On this week's episode Toby and Rick engage in a vomit inducing competition. Paige is trying to pay back Spinner and deal with his nonsense but maybe a new friendship will help things along. Helping us through this episode is Justin! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Islands in the Stream by Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com

2019-08-292h 33

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E5: Anywhere I Lay My Head- the least efficient carwash ever(Trigger warning: 00:00:00- 01:03:00- ableism, bullying, teenage sexuality. 01:03:00-02:28:00- homophobia, alcoholism, child abuse, self harm) On this week's episode of Degrassi Ellie thinks about a change of home while dealing with her mother. Meanwhile, things are getting flirty between Spinner and Manny at the carwash. Helping us through this episode is Demi! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Anywhere I Lay My Head by Tom Waits. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us...

2019-08-222h 29

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E4: Mercy Street- Go Beep Beep Listen to Music(Trigger warning: 00:00:00- 00:41:00- teenage sexuality. 00:41:00-01:47:00- Intimate partner violence, ableism, bullying) On this week's episode of Degrassi Rick is back to make things worse and JT buys a male enhancement device. Helping us through this is Gray! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Mercy Street by Peter Gabriel. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show o...

2019-08-161h 48

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 2 AuditionsOne last week with the hiatus and then we're back! This week we're taking a look at the auditions that brought us some of your favorites like Ellie, Craig and Marco! E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular...

2019-08-0833 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Seasone 2 Deleted Scenes Part 2(Trigger Warning: Homophobia, child abuse, sexual assault, racism) Still on the hiatus for another week or two. Here's the last part of the season 2 deleted scenes. They are a trip. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings wi...

2019-08-021h 06

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 2 Deleted Scenes Part 1(Trigger warning: teen sexuality, child abuse, sexual assault, racism) Still on a bit of hiatus and now we're going to take a look at some of the season 2 deleted scenes. Whoo boy a bunch of these are weird and deserved to be on the cutting room floor. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Greetings in Braille by the Elected. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod ...

2019-07-2657 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 1 AuditionsThis week Frank and Donnie are covering the auditions for season 1! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is I'll Be You by the Replacements. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people find it and helps us out. Also, if you would like to share you feelings with a particular episode, you can send us an audio f...

2019-07-1845 min

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 1 Deleted Scenes(trigger warning: homophobia and bullying) This week we're staring a brief hiatus and doing some kind of mini episodes to make sure you still have content. We're going to be covering the season 1 deleted scenes and find out if they were worth being cut(most were). Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is She's an Actress? by Park Ave. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate...

2019-07-111h 13

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E3: King of Pain- SUPERSTAR TAG TEAM(trigger warning: racism 00:00:00- 00:55:00. 00:50:00- 02:38:00 homophobia, internalized homophobia, slurs, classism) On this week, Marco is running for president of the school and he's going to face some stiff competition from Alex who might use some of the dirtiest tricks to win. Meanwhile, Dylan is causing Marco other kinds of stress. Meanwhile, Emma doesn't want Chris but doesn't want to let Libery have him either. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is King of Pain by Alanis Morissette. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod

2019-07-042h 38

I Hope I Can Make It Through S4E1&2: Ghost in the Machine(Trigger warning: Abuse 00:00:00- 01:07:00. 01:07:00- 02:51:00 Sexual assault, PTSD, hate crimes, ableism 00:) On this week's episode of Degrassi Paige seeks justice for her sexual assault. Craig comes into a part of his inheritance and it causes problems between him and Joey. Helping us through this heavy episode is Nikki! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is White Boy by Bikini Kill. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please ra...

2019-06-272h 51

I Hope I Can Make It Through Spectacular!- A musical performance begins and I feel nothing(Trigger warning: ableism, homophobia, racism) This week Donnie and Frank try to make it through some Degrassi adjacent material with the Nick movie, Spectacular! A young singer tries to swindle a show choir out of some money and learns no lessons. Also, the songs are terrible. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is the swing choir segment from the Sky Divers episode of MST3K. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: ...

2019-06-201h 53

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 3 Wrap Up(Trigger warning: Sexual assault, ableism, racism, homophobia, transphobia, abortion, intimate partner violence, parental abuse) This week Donnie and Frank reflect about the third season with Degrassi and all its wonders and failures. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Ina Mina Dika by Goldspot. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people...

2019-06-132h 00

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E22: The Power of Love- DUKE(Trigger warning: Cultural appropriation throughout. Transphobia and homophobia after 1:00:00) On this week's episode Jimmy is trying his best to have a good night with Hazel. Sean is trying to make amends with Snake. Caitlin is trying to mess everything up with both her career and boyfriend. Helping us through this mess of an episode is Demi! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is The Power of Love by Huey Lewis and the News. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tum...

2019-06-062h 11

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E21: Our House-(Trigger Warnings: 00:49:00 racism, sexism, abuse, 00:49:00- 1:49:00 ableism, moment of self harm, underage drinking and alcohol poisoning) On this week's episode JT wants to ask out Manny but will the terrible way that all the children in this school act stop him? Meanwhile, Sean has to learn how to live on his own when his brother Tracker leaves for British Columbia and things don't go well. Helping us through this is Jazz! Intro is the Degrassi theme song and the outro is Our House by Madness. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gro...

2019-05-301h 49

I Hope I Can Make It Through We Made It Through One Year!- the One Year Anniversary Episode!!!This week Donnie and Frank spend the first part of the episode reminiscing about the last year of recording together. After that they along with Gwyn, Kirsten, Nikki and Jazz do some reenactments of their favorite quotes from the last year. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is Time After Time by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox(featuring Caroline Baran). E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and s...

2019-05-231h 17

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E20: I Want Candy- Skipping school and a waiter that can't catch a break(Trigger warning: Cancer, death of a parent, bullying, violence 00:00:00-00:30:00. Hospitalization 00:30:00-2:00:00) On this episode of Degrassi Paige and Spinner decide to take a day off and include Ashley in their plans. Meanwhile, Emma finds Snake's will and tries to get to the bottom of it. Helping us through this is Gwyn! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Lollipop by Ben Kweller. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod

2019-05-161h 24

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E19: It's Raining Men- Cuteness Overload(Trigger Warnings: 00:30:00- fatphobia, homophobia. 00:00:00-00:30:00- racism) On this week, JT has a commercial that is kind of... eh and he wants to use it to impress Manny. Meanwhile, Marco and Dylan head out on their first date! But there's a major curveball! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is the When My Boy Walks Down the Street by Magnetic Fields. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod...

2019-05-102h 01

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E18: Rock N Roll High School- Get Your Head in the Game, Craig(Trigger Warning: Mentions of suicide, sexism, teenage sexuality and hospitalization from 00:24:00 onward) In this week's episode, Caitlin tries to become a parent and all the problems that comes along with it. Meanwhile, Craig has to take on Ashley's anger towards him in a battle of the bands. Helping us through this is Gwyn! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Rock N Roll High School by the Ramones. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us...

2019-05-021h 22

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E17: Don't Dream It's Over(Trigger Warnings: 00:00:00- Homophobia. 00:41:00- Intimate partner violence, ableism, discussions of what to do in those situations) On this week's episode, Sean and Ellie are trying to work out the kinks in their new relationship. Meanwhile, Rick has come back into Terry's life. She's happy but her friends are hesitant to trust him again. Helping us through this is Gwyn! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Don't Dream It's Over by Crowded House. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihop...

2019-04-251h 48

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3:16: Take On Me- Shorter and Better than the actual Breakfast Club(Trigger Warnings: Mentions of cancer, racism, homophobia, internalized ableism, self harm, sexual assault) This week Toby, Hazel, Jimmy, Sean and Ellie are all in detention while Snake makes his return to the school. Helping us through this one was Jazz! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Take on Me by A-ha. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on i...

2019-04-192h 00

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E14 & 15: Accidents Will Happen(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- Racism 47:00- Teen sexuality, teen pregnancy and abortion) This week's episode of Degrassi is a two parter. Toby tries to get back into Jimmy's good graces with an ill advised computer hacking. Liberty tries to get over JT by having a crush on resident bad boy, Sean. Manny has to prepare for some unforeseen consequences from her trist with Craig. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Accidents Will Happen by Elvis Costello & The Attractions. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter...

2019-04-112h 17

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E13: This Charming Man(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- homophobia, teen sexuality. 37:00- race, ableism) On this week's episode of Degrassi, Spinner is jealous of the driving instructor that Paige has a crush on. Meanwhile, Chris is trying to date Emma, Emma is trying to catch Sean for being a thief. Drama ensues. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is This Charming Man by the Smiths. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please ra...

2019-04-041h 54

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E11&12: Holiday: UGH UGH UGHThis week it's more dumb boys acting terrible. Joey isn't sure he wants to stay with Sidney while Caitlin is wondering what she should do with all her feelings. Meanwhile, Craig is trying to keep Ashley and Manny from finding out about one another. Uh oh! Helping us through this mess is Pierce and some cat wrangling from Kirsten. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Just Don't Get Caught by Tim Kasher. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a co...

2019-03-282h 38

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E10: Never Gonna Give You Up- The original title for this episode was "Wild Boys". Gross.(Trigger Warnings: 00:00- sexual assault. 52:00- emotional abuse, intimate partner abuse, body shaming) On this week's episode Rick and Terry are in love but there's something horribly wrong. Meanwhile, Spinner is jealous about the amount of attention his girlfriend, Paige is giving JT and it causes both of them to be dunces. Helping us along on this episode are two guests, Finch and Mars! E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com...

2019-03-212h 24

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E9: Against All Odds- Two friends, both alike in problematic ways, in fair Degrassi high where we lay our scene(Trigger warning: Homophobia from 00:00:00. Racism from 00:56:00) On this week's episode of Degrassi, Spinner is freaking out because he thinks that Marco has a crush on him. Meanwhile, the politics of love get weird and problematic at a rave with Emma, Manny, Craig and Chris. Hoo boy. Helping us sift through this mess is Jazz! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Friend is a Four Letter Word by Cake. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Bu...

2019-03-142h 30

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E8: Whisper to a Scream- Someone to tell you it'll be okay(Trigger warning: 48:00-2:46:00 self-harm, cutting, alcoholism, emotional abuse. 2:22:00- descriptions of injured arms after self harm) This week on Degrassi, Toby tries to figure out who her secret admirer is while Toby decides to be kind of creepy. Meanwhile, Ellie takes an internship that adds more to her already stressful life and seeks comfort in a tragic manner. Helping us through this episode is Erika, our first fan guest! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Whisper to a Scream by Icicle Works. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.co...

2019-03-072h 47

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E7: Should I Stay or Should I Go?- some hearts are true but some aren't hardly true(Trigger warning: Cancer and child death- 00:00:01- 00:43:00. Rape, homophobia, teen sexuality- 00:43:00- 2:00:00) This week Spike tries to get Snake to help Snake cheer up from his cancer treatments by having him go bowling with Joey and old friend, Wheels. Meanwhile, Craig and Ashley are finding parts of their relationship lacking, which Manny sees as an excellent chance to move in. Helping us through this one, is Gwyn! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Should I Stay or Should I Go? by the Clash. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook...

2019-02-282h 03

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E6: Gangsta, Gangsta- Would the Real Slim Seanie Please Stand Up?(Trigger Warnings: 00:19:00- Teen sexuality, wet dreams, anti-semitism, racism. 1:47:00- ableist language, racism) This week there's trouble between JT and Toby as JT joins the popular crowd and Toby finds a way to get back at him. Meanwhile, Sean joins Jay and the wrong crowd in stealing from the school and more importantly, Emma. Helping us through this episode is Justin! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Bad Kids by the Black Lips. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumbl...

2019-02-213h 11

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E4&5: Pride- In need of kindnessTrigger Warnings: Cancer 00:00- 52:00. 52:00- 2:26:00- Homophobia, racism, gay bashing, homophobic slurs) This week on Degrassi Snake finds out some bad news but tries to make the best of it for his friends and family. Marco's joy and potential crush at meeting Dylan, Paige's brother is a bright spot in a terrible week after he's forced to come out to Spinner and has to deal with the aftermath of that. Helping us through this tough week is Kyra! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Coming Clean by Green Day. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com ...

2019-02-142h 27

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E3: U Got The Look- Manny Santos is Not CrashThis week Manny is sick of being called cute and decides to make herself hot. It's kind of weird. Meanwhile, Craig is trying to start a band but Joey is trying to inject his infinite midlife crisis self into it. Helping us through this episode is Eric! Intro is the Degrassi theme song and the outro is U Got the Look by Prince. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate...

2019-02-072h 20

I Hope I Can Make It Through S3E1&2: Father Figures- First Day Grifting(Trigger warning: ableism, pregnancy and mentions of suicide starting at 1:03:24) Wow, we had a lot to say about this one. Here's the opener of season 3 where Spinner tries to get a good locker for his girlfriend, Paige. Meanwhile, Emma is on the search for her father while Spike gets ready to give birth. Also, Gwyn is here with us! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is You Are Your Mother's Child by Conor Oberst. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumbl...

2019-02-012h 40

I Hope I Can Make It Through She's Too Young(trigger warning: sexual assault, homophobia, teenage sexuality, sexual language, sexuality being discussed by children, strong sexual content, STI discussion, drug and alcohol abuse, racism) Please mind the trigger warnings. This week Donnie and Frank discuss the Lifetime movie starring Miriam McDonald, She's Too Young. This fear mongering nightmare hates women and people owning their sexuality. Everything is terrible about it. They're going to have their work cut out for them to make it through. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is the Opener by Camp Cope. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.faceboo...

2019-01-242h 28

I Hope I Can Make It Through Season 2 Wrap Up(Trigger warnings: Sexual assault, abuse, homophobia, racism) This week Donnie and Frank sit back and just go over everything that happened over this long season of Degrassi. They hand out some superlatives and just have a nice conversation. Or do they!? Nah, it's cool. Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is All My Friends by LCD Soundsystem. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review a...

2019-01-171h 53

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E21&22: Tears Are Not Enough- Loss Has Many FacesTrigger warning: abuse 00:27:00 On this week's episode there's a luau dance that everyone wants to be king and queen and Liberty wants to go on a date with JT. Meanwhile, Craig has to deal with his father coming back into his life and exiting it again. Intro is Degrassi theme song. Outro is Styrofoam Plates by Death Cab For Cutie E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod

2019-01-102h 11

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E20- How Soon is Now- The Return of a Monster(Trigger warning: Rape and sexual assault at 00:53:00) This week Dean returns to make life miserable for a still recovering Paige. Meanwhile, Ellie and Marco are trying to work on a commercial and their relationship but a revelation will make both more difficult. To help us make it through this week is Gwyn! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is How Soon is Now by T.A.T.U. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us...

2019-01-032h 12

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E19: Fight For Your Right- This cause, much like the boys, is dumbOn this week's episode, Emma fights back against GMOs, which shouldn't be a thing and this causes problems with the principal. Also, there's thievery afoot when Spinner wants what Jimmy has, mainly his unnamed MP3 player. (It's an iPod). Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Break the Rules by Charli XCX. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.ko-fi.com/ihopepod Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. ...

2018-12-272h 00

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E18: Dressed in Black- Everyone's Boyfriend is Dumb[Trigger Warnings: Teenage Sexuality, homophobia(From 1:15:00 to 2:00:00) Domestic violence(00:00:00- 1:15:00)] On this week's episode Jimmy and Ashley are back together but can Jimmy handle having a goth GF? Meanwhile, JT and Toby buy a bunch of condoms to prepare for the possibility of love but it seems like this has unforeseen consequences. Helping us make it through is our returning guest, Eric! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Uninvited by Alanis Morissette. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ...

2018-12-202h 06

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E17- Relax- 10 Percent of Episodes Have Manny Beefing ItIt's sports anime time! The girls of Degrassi are facing off in a battle of sexes against the boys for uniforms! Can Liberty lead her team to victory? Also, is PAIGE GOING TO DIE!? Did Terry's palm reading showcase the true future? Nope on both counts. We have special guest, Hannah to help us through this one! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is the Sporting Life by the Decemberists. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: w...

2018-12-142h 25

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E16: Message in a Bottle- We Don't Have to Be Them(Trigger warnings: Alcoholism, self abusive coping mechanisms) On this episode of Degrassi, Sean is dealing with a lot of stress and turns to alcohol for relief. Meanwhile, Jimmy wants to throw a party and use it as an excuse to see Ashley. Helping us get through this episode is Pierce! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Say It Ain't So by Weezer. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a coffee: www.k...

2018-12-062h 19

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E15- Hot For Teacher: The Pains of Honesty and the Joys of Guinea Pig Birth(trigger warning: sexism, suicide, sexual assault and large age gap relationships) This week on Degrassi JT is being annoying and has to take care of some guinea pigs with Mrs. Hatzilakos. Also, Spinner and Jimmy decide to be completely honest with one another and learn that it's not always the best policy. But to help us through is Cassie! Outro is guinea pig bridge by Parry Grip. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Buy us a cof...

2018-11-302h 02

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E14- Careless Whisper: Let Me Take Care of You(Trigger warning: Homophobia both external and internal and the use of slurs. Begins at 43:09) This week on Degrassi Ellie is wondering why Marco doesn't seem to be interested in her and Marco begins questioning other parts of his personality. Meanwhile, Kendra is feeling smothered by Toby's constant need for attention and affection. But we're able to make it through this week with two guests, Gwyn and Syd! Intro is the Degrassi theme song and the outro is Careless Whisperer by Scott Bradlee's Postmodern Jukebox featuring Dave Koz. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Face...

2018-11-232h 16

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E12&13: White Wedding- A Trio Now a Quartet(Trigger warning: pregnancy, talk about abortion, misogyny especially involving sex workers) This week it's time for the Spike and Snake wedding but Spike has some news that might stop the whole thing. Meanwhile, those little monsters of testosterone JT and Toby are trying their best to see a sex worker and just really being misogynistic along the way. Finally, this wedding might finally bring back Sean and Emma but will yet another communication breakdown sink this couple too? Find out! Also, this week we have special guest Gray! E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook...

2018-11-152h 42

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E11: Don't Believe the Hype- A Complicated Mess Both On Screen and Behind the Scenes(Trigger warning: Racism, homophobia, islamophobia) This week, it's the long dreaded Culture Day! A hate crime is committed in Degrassi school against Fareeza and Hazel is a prime suspect as she hides her own secret. JT hides a secret that he's a gifted seamster but Liberty wants him to accept himself for who he is. We also have helping us through these heavy themes is Jazz! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Don't Believe the Hype by Public Enemy. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/17...

2018-11-082h 48

I Hope I Can Make It Through S2E10: Take My Breath Away- Two Sides of the Same Bad DateThis week on Degrassi Craig and Manny are going out on a real bad date but viewing it through much different lenses. Meanwhile, Ellie and Marco are trying to make it happen. To help us make it through we have both Gwyn and Eric! Woot woot! Intro is the Degrassi theme song. Outro is Vampire Girl by Johnathon Richman. E-mail: ihopepod@gmail.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/170951926883998/ Twitter: @ihopepod Tumblr: ihopepod.tumblr.com Please rate, review and subscribe to the show on iTunes. It helps other people f...

2018-11-012h 05