In the grand finale of The Social Disease, Jasper and Bridget discuss their thoughts on Degrassi Classic overall as well as their favorite characters and moments from each generation of the franchise. They also reminisce on the podcast the past four years and think about where Degrassi should go from here. Thanks for listening, and see you soon! Fo…

In the grand finale of The Social Disease podcast, we go through all the ups and downs, twists and turns, and dating and fucking that happens in the first ever Degrassi movie, School's Out! We discuss Joey's hubris, Tessa's naivety, and Caitlin's stubbornness as Joey lays the groundwork for his future stepson Craig Manning to follow in his footstep…

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

We're back with Degrassi Junior High season 2! We discuss the middle school woes of class presentations, being cool, and fundraising, as well as the politics of wet dreams, first dates, alcoholic mothers, and epilepsy. Let us know if you're #TeamMick or #TeamSnelanie on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 0:00 - Intro 6:36 …

In our Degrassi Junior High season 1 finale, we go all the way with Stephanie Kaye, discuss how Voula is absolutely in love with Steph, dive into the complicated family relationships of Wheels and Lucy, and try and find who Joey parallels best with. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 2:31 - Wheels…

We are back covering Degrassi Junior High season 1, this time focusing on all the trials and tribulations of grade 7 in the 80s. Melanie and Kathleen trying drugs at the fresh age of 12, LD fighting the patriarchy and fear of hospitals, Yick and Arthur's super cute friendship, and the Oscar-winning Swamp Sex Robots are all the hot topics of convers…

We're back!! After a lengthy winter hiatus, The Social Disease is back to time travel back to the 80s to discuss Degrassi Junior High! To bridge the gap, we discuss some familiar faces - Spike and Caitlin - and their kind of maybe significant others - Shane and Rick. We talk about Rick getting out of his abusive home, Caitlin being a lesbian AND my…

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

We've finally done it! This episode marks the end of our coverage of The Next Generation and Next Class that we started nearly 3 years ago, and how fitting for our longest episode yet! We wrap up the character arcs of Grace, Maya, and Zig, mourn what could have been of Esme's arc, gush over how heartbreaking but poignant Maya's journey has been, re…

We're nearly at the end!! In our penultimate Next Class episode, we go into all the drama of Tristan's coma and Miles's play, Lola's abortion, Saad trying to fit in, and wrapping up all of these characters for the last time! Let us know what you think on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 1:10 - Saad 6:04 - Sa…

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

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

We finish off Next Class 1&2 in this podcast episode with lots of Hollingsworth mental health problems! We dive deep into Miles's addiction and the underlying causes from his father, Hunter's near descent into homicide, and both of their very quick recoveries. Tristan continuing to be a bad boyfriend (now featuring biphobia), Esme's introduction an…

In our next Next Class episode, we discuss the messiness of the Tola/Shiny love triangle, Fronah being the worst couple to ever grace Degrassi, Shay being the hero of someone else's story, and the infamous racism s2 arc! We also discuss the TNG reunion episode! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 0:00 - Intro 2…

Jasper & Bridget finally start their foray into the Next Class era, starting with the hot messes that are Zaya and Gracevas! Join us in our discussion of inexplicable cheating, Degrassi going #woke, Zoe Rivas committing more sex crimes, queer baiting, and cystic fibrosis! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease. 0:0…

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

In our penultimate season 14 episode, we go into the less-than-iconic movie Don't Look Back! Celebrate summer with us as we discuss bad moms, babysitting, kidnapping, cheating, lesbianism, queer baiting, and more! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 12:35 - Maya 16:04 - Maya's misadventures babysit…

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

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

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

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

Continuing our journey through season 13, we focus on some of our least favorite characters in all of Degrassi - Tristan and Zoe! In one of our longest episodes yet, we delve into what makes Tristan such a toxic friend, why Zoe is so terrible to every person she ever talks to, and the various romances they're involved in as well as the unfortunate …

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

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

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

In our grand finale of season 9 and The Next Generation itself, we discuss the oft discussed but seldom loved Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Join us as we travel to New York City to understand twincest, take a road trip to Niagara Falls to get married to the boy who bullied us in 7th grade, and all the way home to Toronto to celebrate the end of an era …

In our second to last season 9 episode, we discuss toxic relationships everywhere! Sav and Anya fight all season just to break up due to an almost pregnancy, Jane and Declan get hot and heavy in secret, Holly J and Declan questionably get together, and Declan and Fiona have an... odd sibling relationship. We also discuss Marco's brief stint as a st…

We continue our journey into season 9 with our baby minor niners! Join us as we discuss pee balloons, sexting and STDs, the infamous niner love triangle, and Clare writing some steamy vampire fan fiction. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease General trigger warning for discussions of grooming and child abuse. 0:0…

In our season 9 premiere and our first episode of 2022, we discuss the AMAZING news that Degrassi will be returning in 2023 on HBO, and begin doing a deep dive into season 9's hot topics: splitting the bill, crystal meth, and how to not be gay. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro and reboot discuss…

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

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

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

0:00 - Intro 1:47 - Riley 6:34 - Piley aka Peter is bisexual I dont make the rules 11:42 - Riley & Anya and steroids 18:36 - Riley's coming out journey 25:54 - Danny & Leia 29:38 - Their breakup with Mia and Danny's wasted potential as the main boy 36:55 - Getting together and Liar Leia 42:47 - Mia & Peter 50:48 - Modeling, slut shaming, and disagr…

In our season 7 finale, we discuss the seniors who we've been following since they were grade 7 babies! We talk about Toby's foray into podcasting, Emma getting involved in a pyramid scheme, the Manny and Jay saga, and Liberty figuring out what she wants. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 1:07 - …

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

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

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

We are back with season 7! Come hang with us as we chat about the Lakehurst squad who ultimately become Degrassi staples, the social dynamics of tenth graders, the idiocy of teen boys, and how best to be a teen mother. Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 3:54 - Mia 8:55 - Mia & Sav 17:14 - Lucas is…

In our season 6 finale, we talk about the return of Mr. Sean Cameron and whether or not his character was done justice, how terrible Peter is and how great Manny is, and the continuation of Sean and Emma's epic romance! Follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease! 0:00 - Intro 1:20 – Emma and Sean 7:40 – Emma/Sean/Peter…

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