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510 - How did our favourite Degrassi characters come to life?
Yan Moore shares stories from his role as Degrassi's Head Writer in the classic era and his return for Degrassi: The Next Generation.
Which characters were Yan's favourite to write? How did he handle feedback from the network? And what made him think of the idea for Degrassi: The Next Generation?If you're a Degrassi super fan, this podcast is for you.
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Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Joinā ā ā ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā ā ā ā for monthly fan events! Watch the video interview on ā ā ā ā Patreon.com/DegrassiKidā ! Visit patreon.com/degrassikid for our bonus interview content with Yan Moore! Follow our editor ā ā ā ā @Eevee Paciniā ā ā ā ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
509 - Have you heard of Degrassi's lost media?
Degrassi super fan, Jocelyn Claybourne, takes you through the mystery of Degrassi's lost book "Arthur and Yick."
Why was the book cancelled? What was it supposed to be about? And who was meant to write it? Today, we uncover a mystery that's been lost for almost 40 years.
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Learn about the Heather/Wheels plotline on ā ā ā ā patreon.com/degrassikidā ā ā ā (Wednesday, May 29th) Hear a reading of "Arthur and Yick" on patreon.com/degrassikidā ā ā ā ā (Wednesday, June 5th) Thanks to our editor @ā ā ā ā ā eeveepacini āThanks to: Mark Aaron Polger, Kathryn Ellis, Linda Schuyler and James Lorimer for their help with this episode.
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508 - How much do you know about the world of Degrassi's books?
Degrassi super fan, Jocelyn Claybourne, takes you through the world of Degrassi Junior High's novel series.
Which book was deemed 'too controversial' for kids? What Degrassi student questions their sexuality? And what ever happened to.. the lost Degrassi book?!
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Visit ā ā ā patreon.com/degrassikidā ā ā to support the podcast! Thanks to our editor @ā ā ā ā eeveepaciniThanks to: BetamaxKing, Degrassi Flashback and Classic Degrassi - The Unofficial Channel for having these Degrassi clips on their Youtube pages. Check 'em out!
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507 - Do you have Whatever It Takes to win Degrassi Trivia?
Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, hosts a live trivia event in Toronto and you're invited.
This event will be recorded as part of a Degrassi documentary. Prizes will be awarded to the winners!
If you love Degrassi, this event is for you!
LIVE DEGRASSI TRIVIA!
19+ EVENT / FREE COVER!!
Tuesday, April 30, 2024
7:30-9:00 PM EST (Doors @ 6:30)
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"Under The Alpine"
2872 Dundas Street West, Toronto ON
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506 - Is this a dream come true?
Degrassi superfans @EeveePacini and @Jocelyn Claybourne sit down for their weekly TikTok live event - when a familiar face joins in.
Hangout with Jamie Johnston (Peter Stone) in this surprising interview.
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Visit ā ā patreon.com/degrassikidā ā to watch the full video and support the podcast! Follow @Jamie Johnston on TikTok! @johnstjn! Follow @ā ā ā eeveepacini --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
DEGRASSI EVENT ANNOUNCEMENT!!
Do you want to join a Degrassi book club?
Each week, we'll be reading through my favourite Degrassi book "Snake."
If you love Degrassi, this book club is for you. Here's some more information:
š¾ The Degrassi Kid Discord - The Dot (Patreon Only)š“
Saturday March 23rd / Saturday, March 30th / Saturday, April 6th
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM EasternThe Degrassi Kid Book Club FAQ:
Where can I find the "Snake" book? You can buy it here: Formac Lorimer - Degrassi Junior High "Snake!" š š Where can I find the text version of this information? You can find it here!
On a web browser go to Patreon Settings > More > Connected Apps > Discord and link your profile! It's that easy! Can I message you with more questions? Yes! I'd be so happy to hear from you!See you there!
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505 - What's your favourite Degrassi mini?
Is it when Sean comes back to Degrassi? When Liberty and Paige swap lives? Or when Eli goes off to college?
In 2005, Degrassi was leading the charge around online web content. But soon, the world would catch up. How did Degrassi's minisodes change and grow as the world of online content grew with it?
This week, we break down Degrassi's world of pirates, zombies and fairy tales in a brand new episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast.
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Follow our editor @ā eeveepacini ā Visit ā patreon.com/degrassikidā for more minisode content!--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
504-2: Even more questions with Paula Brancati!
Paula sticks around to answer all of your fan questions, like:
What is Jane up to now? Would she still have a matching tattoo with Spinner? What was it like to record the music for Janie and The Studs? And what's her best memory from set?Thanks to all the Degrassi fans who made this episode possible!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Want more video interviews? Visit patreon.com/degrassikidā ā Follow @ā pbrancsā on instagram! Follow our editor @ā eeveepacini ā --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
504 - What's it like to play Jane on Degrassi?
Paula Brancati sits down with a Degrassi superfan to talk about her auditions before Jane, her preparation for the boy's football team and.. what she really thinks about Spinner and Emma!
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Follow @pbrancs on instagram! Follow our editor @eeveepacini Visit patreon.com/degrassikid for more content with Paula (trivia & fan q's)--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
503 - What story would you pitch to Degrassi?
After 35 years, Heinz Senger is reflecting on a Grade 12 project he assigned his students. Heinz was a Creative Writing teacher who had the opportunity for the Degrassi cast to visit his school -- and boy, did he take advantage of it.
If you love learning about Degrassi's history, this podcast is for you.
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to complete Heinz's project yourself!
Then, join us for a Script Writing Workshop hosted at 7:30 PM EST on The Degrassi Kid Discord!
Special thanks to:
- "Kids Got You" by Alexander Anderson
- Podcast editing by @EeveePacini
- Guests: Heinz Senger, Kathryn Ellis
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502 - All The Way With Stephanie Kaye's.. mom?
You'll remember her as the mom who talks to Stephanie Kaye about sex, the one who tells Arthur he can't keep his little dog and the pharmacist who sells condoms to Wheels.
Today, Pat Beaven is here to tell us what it's like to play a parent on Degrassi Junior High.
What is it like to play Stephanie Kaye's mom? What behind the scenes facts have we never heard before? And how did Pat write about her time on Degrassi?!If you're a Degrassi superfan, this podcast is for you.
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Read "Working Actor: My Brilliant Unsuccessful Career (Amazon) by Pat Beaven Watch the Pat Beaven video podcast on patreon.com/degrassikid Listen to the bonus podcast "Anais Granofsky awarded grant for film making project (Playing With Time, 1992)" on patreon.com/degrassikid - coming Wednesday!---Credits:
Hosted by @DegrassiKid
Degrassi Guest: @itspatbeaven
Edited by: @ā ā eeveepaciniā ā
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501 - Why was Degrassi so afraid to cover these topics?
We're kicking off a brand new season with the hard hitting questions. How do you teach kids about self-harm and violence without teaching them how to do it?
We'll take a peak at three topics: suicide, self-harm and gun violence and examine where Degrassi got it right.. and where they got it wrong.
If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you.
Watch the "Top 10 Degrassi PSA's" on patreon.com/degrassikid coming this Wednesday.
Thank you to @eeveepacini for being our first guest and for editing this episode!
---TW: This episode covers triggering topics like: suicide, self-harm and gun violence. If you feel uncomfortable by these topics in any way, please skip this episode and we'll see you next week. š«Need help now? You can reach a professional counsellor at Kids Help Phone in English or French 24/7 by calling 1-800-668-6868.
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500 - Are you ready for a brand new season?
Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, is bringing you 10 brand new episodes all about Degrassi.
We'll deep dive into your favourite behind the scenes moments, we'll interview the cast, crew and creatives from your favourite episodes and we'll introduce you to Degrassi fan experiences like you've never seen before.
This season it's all about connecting you with your favourite Canadian TV show!
Listen to our premier episode "The Copycat Effect: Why Degrassi's Biggest Moments Almost Never Happened" via Patreon on Saturday, February 3rd. Then, stream it everywhere on Monday, February 5th!
Thank you for such an amazing year together!
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With one subscription you can make Degrassi dreams come true!
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411 - What's it like to have a Degrassi birthday party?
Degrassi super fan, Jocelyn Claybourne, reflects on her 30th birthday in Toronto. Where Linda Schuyler hosts their birthday party, a dozen fans join them on a Degrassi Tour and RetroKid spoils everyone with free Degrassi merch.
If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
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Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Listen to The Degrassi: School's In Podcast Support the podcast on Patreon.com/DegrassiKidVisit our sponsors:
RetroKid (Degrassi High Shirts & Tote Bags) ReplicaPopCulture (Personalized ID Tags) The Button Machine ("I'm A Degrassi Kid" Buttons) Purple Moose Socks (De Grassi Street Socks) The Dolly Shop (Joey & Spike Magnets)Thank you to everyone who played a role in the making of this event. You all mean the world to me.
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410 - What's it like to play Adam Torres on Degrassi?
Jordan Todosey stops by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss her time on the show.
How does it feel to play the first trans character in a scripted series? What impact does Adam still have on Jordy today? And why did Jordan Todosey decide to leave Degrassi at the end of her contract?
If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
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Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Subscribe to Jordan's Youtube Channel Joinā ā ā ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā ā ā ā for monthly fan events! Watch the video interview on ā ā ā ā Patreon.com/DegrassiKidā ! Special Thanks to our editor ā ā ā ā @Eevee Paciniā ā ā ā ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
409 - How did a young Amanda Stepto (Spike) prepare for interviews about sex?
Kathryn Ellis shares stories from her role as Degrassi's publicist in the 1980's. Kathryn also worked as a scriptwriter, book writer and actor on the series while being married to the Head Writer, Yan Moore.
Which episodes did Kathryn write? How many times did she appear in the series? And what advice did she give to the Degrassi Kids to prepare for media training?!If you're a Degrassi super fan, this podcast is for you.
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Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Joinā ā ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā ā ā for monthly fan events! Watch the video version on ā ā ā Patreon.com/DegrassiKid! Special Thanks to our editor ā ā ā @Eevee Paciniā ā ā ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
408 - How did Joey Jeremiah get his style?
Degrassi's Art Director, Judy Shiner, shares stories from her time at Degrassi Junior High & Degrassi High.
Judy worked as a stylist, hair and make-up artist, prop designer, set designer and acting coach for the OG Degrassi Kids.
What would Spike's bedroom look like? Or her locker? How do you coach kids to handle fame at such a young age? And what lessons did she learn from styling such a diverse cast of kids?If you're an original Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
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Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Joinā ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā ā for fan events! Get first listen to the podcast on ā ā The Degrassi Kidā ā Patreonā ā !Special Thanks to Shane Worrell for sponsoring this episode and our editor ā ā Eevee Paciniā ā !
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407 - How would you react to meeting the Executive Producers of Degrassi?
Three Degrassi fans share their incredible and unique story of meeting Linda Schuyler & Stephen Stohn for a coffee date.
How did it happen? What's their best memory? And how long did it take for them to calm down and accept this was REALLY happening?
If you're a fan of feel-good stories, this podcast is for you.
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Follow Lily on Instagram! Follow Dave on Instagram! Joinā ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā ā for fan events! Get first listen to the podcast on ā ā The Degrassi Kidā ā Patreonā ā ! --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/degrassikid/message -
406 - Happy Latine Heritage Month!
Miranda, a Latina Degrassi fan, discusses what it's like to feel invisible on television, the impact of harmful stereotypes and why Degrassi just didn't get it right.
If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
Latine Heritage Month begins on šŗšø September 15 in the US & šØš¦ October 1st in Canada.
Degrassi Fan Checklist:
Follow Miranda on Twitter & Instagram Support the podcast on The Degrassi Kid Patreon! Join The Degrassi Kid Discord!Special Thanks to Podcast Producer, Amethyst Durrant and Podcast Editor, Eevee Pacini!
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405 - What happened to the Degrassi Reboot?
Degrassi's Writing Assistant, James Alexander, talks about The Generation That Almost Happened.
How far did they get in writing the reboot? Who was supposed to come back? And what storylines would make their mark and define a new generation?If you're a Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you.
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Follow James Alexander on Instagram & Twitter! Join ā The Degrassi Kid Discordā for fan events! Get first listen to the podcast on ā The Degrassi Kidā ā Patreonā ! Strike Update: WAG has come to a tentative deal with movie studios after the latest round of negotiations!Special Thanks to Podcast Editor, ā Eevee Paciniā !
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