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Welcome to Everybody Wants Something: A Degrassi podcast, where two black millennials deep dive into a Canadian teen drama from Junior High to Next Class. Because why not? Join Lauren and Seynique as they recap everyone's favorite teen melodrama. From the fashion to the life lessons - Lauren and Seynique have got you covered.
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Check It Oat: Growing Up Degrassi

Stefan Doyno & Lindsay Miller

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Degrassi is a series that has been on-air in one iteration or another since 1979. We are revisiting Degrassi: The Next Generation on its 20 year anniversary, at a time when Degrassi moments are memes, its actors are doing reunions and IG lives, and people are revisiting the series for a hit of nostalgia. We were able to hang out and decompress from the world around us during the pandemic by revisiting the series and talking about how different things are now - but how similar the issues are ...
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K.C.'s mother resurfaces back into his life, and KC learns the reason why, which upsets him more than excites him. Meanwhile, in English class, Clare's struggles with writing about non-vampire topics leads her to a writing partner, Eli, who convinces her to break out of her shell and express herself. Also, Alli asks Dave for guy advice, but he misu…
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We were gone for two weeks but we're BACK to give Craig a proper sendoff! Join us as Ezra learns that this is the end of Craig as a main character, listen to us critique his music, and describe all the ways smarmy music producers are portrayed on TV! Potentially triggering content in this episode: d*ath, ab*se, sexism, pregnancy, birth, saying "yo"…
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Riley competes with new student Drew for the first quarterback position on the football team. The competition becomes more intense after Drew hears secret conversation between Riley and Zane, which he uses as blackmail. Meanwhile, craving for the true high school experience, Ali tries out for the Spirit Squad, but quickly becomes Chantay's assistan…
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Keeley and Daniel cover probably their favorite Degrassi Queen Bee (don't tell Paige), Holly J Sinclair! Join them as they discuss Holly J's arc, her tacos, her adoption, and why she shouldn't die because she's capable of love! POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE: bullying, financial problems, g*n violence, dirty ginger viruses follow Ke…
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It's Keeley's favorite episode of the season!!! Join her and Ezra as they gush over Paige and Alex, wonder if Ezra will ever come around to Jay, and discuss whether the maintenance guy at the movie theater thought Snake, Daphne, Emma, and Peter were a smooching family! Potentially triggering content in this episode: domestic violence, homophobia, a…
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Fiona escapes New York and heads back to Toronto. Meanwhile, Anya comes clean to Sav. Also, Jenna starts a vicious rumor about after overhearing a delicate conversation between Clare and Alli. After losing the elections, Holly J feels hopeless as she has nothing to help her go to Yale. She decides to turn to SAT Prep, but after learning the price, …
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This week Keeley and Ezra take some time to talk about the man upstairs! That's right, they join Spinner on his journey to finding God. They discuss Jimmy's mural, Jay's ugly orange car, and figure out whether Linus is the president or the Pope of Friendship Club! Potentially triggering content in this episode: religion, g*n violence, disability, s…
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It's a new year at Degrassi, and there has been many changes over a short summer. Holly J. Rerurns to Degrassi for her senior year with a mission to be student council president, but when Sav decides to run against her, Holly J. grows worried when he proves to be popular among the students. Meanwhile, Fiona prepares for a drama-free school year unt…
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This week Keeley and Ezra join Marco on his coming out journey, Shakespearean ruffle collar and all! We discuss whether or not the drama festival was a competition, if Peter is cute or not, and bully Tim mercilessly. Enjoy! Potentially triggering content in this episode: homophobia, home insecurity, Hamlet follow Keeley at: @omgitskee on Instagram …
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This episode only covers part 2 of Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Goodbye high school and hello summer! In the 2-hour season finale, Degrassi grads and friends dive into the summer that will change their lives forever. And what's summer without a little romance – or an unexpected wedding... In the arms of Shangel: This movie marks the final appearances …
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This episode only covers part 1 of Degrassi Takes Manhattan. Stay tuned next week for the finale! Goodbye high school and hello summer! In the 2-hour season finale, Degrassi grads and friends dive into the summer that will change their lives forever. And what's summer without a little romance – or a unexpected wedding... Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Man, you ever just leave an episode of television feeling completely empty and hollow inside? That's what happened to Ezra and Keeley watching this week's episode where JT becomes a drug dealer and almost dies! Have fun! Potentially triggering content in this episode: food, dieting, teen s*xuality, teen pregnancy, dr*gs, s*icide, lawyers for parent…
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Jimmy's found wheelchair basketball AND art? Oh no, how will he ever get his get his get his head in the game??? Keeley and Ezra recap this episode by lamenting about Drake's acting career, screaming about JT and Liberty's pregnancy, and wondering what it is about Ellie that keeps placing her in the middle of love triangles. Potentially triggering …
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Riley has been hiding his feelings about his sexuality for a long time and struggles about being open and finally meets a guy. Meanwhile, Clare volunteers to tutor K.C. in math as friends, but things turn sour when Jenna suggests K.C. slack off on studying and consider cheating off of Clare. Later, Holly J and Declan are closer than ever. They've m…
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Ezra and Keeley find themselves enthralled in the Craig-Ellie-Manny love triangle, as well as Daddy Joey dating a 23-year old! This episode is fun, we even talk about whether or not our parents use condoms. Enjoy! Potentially triggering content in this episode: teen pregnancy, ugly wedding favors follow Keeley at: @omgitskee on Instagram and Tiktok…
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Clare becomes obsessed with vampires when she starts having dreams about Declan becoming a vamp. Sav and Anya's relationship becomes even more turbulent. Also, Seynique and Lauren share some Spinner/Jay fanfiction. Read How He's Supposed to Be by chillingfrostywinterlakes. Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Keeley was nervous to show Ezra this episode of his favorite boy becoming a teen father, but he took it surprisingly well! Listen to them discuss whether JT and Liberty seem like they fuck, debate whether Christianity is a cult, and, as always, fight about loving Spinner! Enjoy! Potentially triggering content in this episode: teen pregnancy, teen s…
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When Sav's potential bride-to-be visits just in time for Junior Spring Formal, Anya refuses to be pushed aside. Meanwhile, Johnny tries to win Alli back by asking her to the formal. When she refuses, Bruce tries to set him up with Lindsey, a waitress at a local pool hall. But when Bruce finds that Johnny is avoiding him, he lashes out at himIn the …
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Paige is aiming HIGH this episode...figuratively and literally, since she's not only wanting to get into ~the Harvard of the North~ but she's smoking weed for the first time! Keeley and Ezra recap this weird episode and decide that season 5 is not out to a strong start, but they have fun kicking Matt off the show and making fun of Derek. Enjoy! Pot…
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Emma returns to Degrassi along with Kelly on their cross-country bike tour and is keeping a big secret from Snake and Spike. Chantay writes an article on the "Anti-Grapevine" about her date with Danny, making everyone believe he's cheap.Later, Peter opens up a club above The Dot to occupy his time, and when Declan and Fiona's cousin Victoria return…
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Keeley and Daniel are BACK after Keeley had to learn to use a new editing software! In this episode, they discuss Keeley's #1 Degrassi Crush, Savtaj Bhandari. They go through his relationship with his parents, his arranged marriage, and talk about how his parents really ate when they picked Farrah. POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE: xe…
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TW for grooming a minor K.C.'s life is on the fast track, but when he and Clare start to grow apart and his feelings for Jenna grow stronger, he turns to Coach Carson for emotional support. Marco returns to Degrassi as a student teacher and Holly J. uses her friendship with him to her advantage. In the arms of Shangel This episode marks the final a…
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Keeley and Ezra kick off season 5 with a...bizarre episode, to say the least! Join them as Keeley reconsiders why she ever liked this episode in the first place and how she and Ezra try to desperately figure out wtf Manny is even thinking throughout it. Enjoy! Potentially triggering content in this episode: racism, xenophobia, classism, slut shamin…
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I can't believe I'm saying this but...I've kind of warmed to Kevin Smith and Caitlin in this episode! Yikes, who am I?! Ezra and Keeley watched the season 4 finale and it took two weeks to edit. Enjoy! Potentially triggering content in this episode: p*dophilia, infidelity, mental illness, homelessness, violence, busking follow Keeley at: @omgitskee…
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In part 2, it's Matchmaker week at Degrassi, and Declan's not interested in a serious relationship. But when he sets his sights on Holly J. as his next romantic victim, he is surprised to find she's immune to his charms. Meanwhile, Leia confides in Chantay about her rocky relationship with Danny, oblivious to the fact that Chantay also has eyes for…
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After an embarrassing incident in lifeguard class, Riley is determined to prove to the world and himself that he's straight. Meanwhile, Anya lies to Sav about her after school activities. Also, Dave gets confident and asks Jenna out, and when they go out, he assumes that Jenna is his girlfriend.Riley is accused of gay-bashing after punching Sam and…
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Keeley and Ezra reach the peak of the Manny/Paige feud one ugly pink dress at a time! Join us as we discuss Kevin Smith's Degrassi debut, figure out who was worse to who, and mourn JT and Toby's old personalities! Potentially triggering content in this episode: violence, p*dophelia, infidelity, cheerleader conspiracy follow Keeley at: @omgitskee on…
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Marco runs a blood drive AND breaks up with his boyfriend! Fun episode, even if we had some technical difficulties. This episode is kind of unhinged and I apologize for that - we'll be back on our game next week, friends! Potentially triggering content in this episode: homophobia, infidelity, blood, bad side parts follow Keeley at: @omgitskee on In…
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Holly J. and Jane surprise themselves during a class project when they bond and start a babysitting business. But Holly J.'s crush on Declan could ruin things. Dave wants to be on the Anti-Grapevine, but Chantay refuses to put her cousin in the blog until he does something spontaneous. email us at degrassijrhigh@gmail.com Connect with us on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠…
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Paige and Mr. O's relationship takes an unexpected (and unappreciated) turn in this episode! Join Keeley and Ezra as they complain about why these two are even still together, discuss the entrance of Chantay, and say goodbye to Chester after two episodes! Potentially triggering content in this episode: p*dophilia, violence, teen s*xuality, the harm…
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Keeley and Daniel cover everyone's favorite little chameleon, Anya MacPherson! Join them as they talk through her relationships, her drug problem, and fight over who gets to claim her LARPing for themselves. POTENTIALLY TRIGGERING CONTENT IN THIS EPISODE: dr*g abuse, cancer, pedophilia, Wesley's wet dream follow Keeley at: @omgitskee on Instagram a…
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At the top of the episode we discuss the new Docuseries "Quiet on Set" And today we discuss the episode when Alli decides she's done with Johnny. However, after talking with him, she then starts falling for him once again. But when he tells her something shocking, all of her hopes disappear. Meanwhile, Peter wants to regain his position in Studz. B…
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If you're one of 16 lucky people, you got to hear this episode a little early because I accidentally published instead of drafted after editing half-asleep! But here is the OFFICIAL episode, for your listening pleasure! Join Ezra and Keeley as we fight through Ellie's one-episode gambling addiction alongside her! Potentially triggering content in t…
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We are so back and here is season 9 of DTNG! First, Alli starts to feel like her relationship with Johnny is going no where. In order to fix it, she decides to spice things up a bit. Meanwhile, Fiona finds the male students at Degrassi rather repulsive. Until she meets Riley, who may just have a future with Fiona--if his past doesn't hurtit that is…
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