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The Degrassi Kid Podcast

Jocelyn Claybourne

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Welcome to your ultimate teenage time capsule! I’m Jocelyn, better known as Degrassi Kid, a passionate content creator celebrating the history and legacy of Degrassi. Relive the drama, heartbreak, and triumphs of our teenage years with behind-the-scenes stories and special guest appearances from Degrassi stars. If you’re a nostalgic Degrassi fan, this podcast is for you. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to unlock exclusive bonus content and ask guests questions!
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#ThrowbackThursday - Do you have whatever it takes to beat Adam Torres at Degrassi Trivia? We asked Jordan Todosey six questions about her very own character on Degrassi: The Next Generation!Recorded in December 2023 for The Degrassi Kid Patreon - Exclusive content only. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to access more Degrassi bonus content!…
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711 - What if Adam Torres sang Shark In The Water? Jordy Todosey joined us on TikTok Live to celebrate the 3 year anniversary of The Degrassi Kid Podcast, bringing a cover of the famous Shark In The Water promo song as a surprise. Meanwhile, we ask Jordy to spill about which actor is most likely to forget their lines, what they really think of Drew…
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#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023 and uploaded exclusively as Patreon content. To get even more content visit patreon.com/degrasskid! 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…
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#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023 and uploaded exclusively as Patreon content. To get even more content visit patreon.com/degrasskid! 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…
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It's #ThrowbackThursday! Let's take it back to December 2023 with Kathryn Ellis in this exclusive Patreon-only bonus content. Kathryn Ellis tells us even more details about travelling with the Degrassi cast, the Degrassi Generations: 411 Guide and how Degrassi still makes an impact on her life today! Want to learn even more about Degrassi?! 🎬 Kathr…
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710 - What is it like to play Becky Baker on Degrassi? Sarah Fisher joins The Degrassi Kid Podcast to reflect on her time playing one of Degrassi’s most talked-about characters. From her unforgettable audition with Munro Chambers to her thoughts on Becky’s relationship with Drew Torres, Sarah shares behind-the-scenes stories, her favorite episodes,…
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#ThrowbackThursday - This episode was recorded in December 2023. The video version was only released on The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Now, you get to watch it, too. Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to see bonus content before anyone else! 409 - How did a young Amanda Stepto (Spike) prepare for interviews about sex? Kathryn Ellis shares stories from her ro…
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#ThrowbackThursday - Let's go back to November 2023 when we interviewed Degrassi's Judy Shiner. These bonus clips appeared exclusively on The Degrassi Kid Patreon. Visit ⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠ to unlock even more bonus content and support future projects! Follow @judiqwa⁠ on Instagram!…
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709 - For years, Degrassi fans have wondered: what happened to Kendra Mason? She dated Toby, played sports with the girls, and was Spinner’s adopted little sister—then suddenly disappeared. Today, we're ending the mystery. Katie Lai joins The Degrassi Kid Podcast to talk about her time on the show, why she left, and what she thinks of the fandom st…
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708 - How does a hard core Degrassi fan end up at a cast member's birthday party? This week, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my whirlwind trip to Toronto. From celebrating Jordy Todosey’s (Adam Torres) birthday with the people who played Maya, Tristan, Tori, Owen, Sadie & Wesley to to catching up with legends like Linda Schuyler, Stephen Stohn,…
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707 (Sponsored) - How did Degrassi handle abortion and LGBTQ+ storytelling? Jolene, a Degrassi superfan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses two of the biggest topics on the show! What did Degrassi get right? What did it get wrong? And what would these storylines look like on a Degrassi reboot? If you love …
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706 (Sponsored) - Who are the most iconic couples on Degrassi? Katharine, a Degrassi superfan from Maryland, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the most iconic couples. Which characters are most well-loved by the fandom? Which ones are our personal favourites? Do you agree with our takes or are they unexpected?! If you lo…
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705 - What does your dream Degrassi reboot look like? For this Degrassi fan, it's all about "Evan" - Liberty and JT's biological son who enrolls at Degrassi. TikTok Content Creator, Brianna Bristol, walks us through her personal idea to reunite cast members and explore a story we're all dying to see. Brianna answers: Which Degrassi characters would…
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704 - Happy Valentine’s Day, Degrassi Kids! 💕 Today, we're joined by Alexandria Benoit, who played Sadie Rowland on Degrassi. Alexandria joined the cast during the pivotal “When Love Takes Over” Valentine’s Day episodes in Season 10. Right away, she became a love interest for Dave, who had best friends, Wesley and Connor, by his side to help him na…
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703 - How does it feel to join Degrassi at its end? Parham Rownaghi played Saad Al'Maliki on Season 3 and 4 of Degrassi: Next Class. Joining the cast just one year before the show was eventually cancelled for good. What was it like to join the cast at the last minute? How much did Parham know about Degrassi before getting on the show? And does he t…
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702-C New Year, New Look, New Podcast? Let's chat with Nathan, Onalee and Alana about what a new year means to them and their podcast. We'll chat with these three Degrassi fans about stand-out episodes, dreams for 2025 and which Degrassi character is most likely to listen to their podcast. Thank you so much to New Year, New Look, New Podcast for cr…
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702-B - Why are Degrassi books such a passionate subject for this Degrassi fan? Today, @Mx. Lucey joins me for a discussion about the Bruce Mackey's Library Podcast! We dive into the future of their podcast, reflect on their best episode to date, and share where you can tune in to hear all their incredible content. Whether you’re a long-time fan or…
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702-A - What's in store for the future of Degrassi: School's In? We're making some changes to The Degrassi Kid Network and today, we're going to talk about it with EeveePacini. What upcoming projects is she excited about, how can you support her amazing work, and which Degrassi character would be her show’s biggest fan. (Hint: It’s spot-on!) If you…
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701 - So, you're planning a trip to Toronto and want to know how to find the best Degrassi locations to visit? I've got you.Today, we're exploring filming locations from The Kids of Degrassi Street, Degrassi Junior High, Degrassi High, Degrassi: The Next Generation and Degrassi: Next Class. In this video, I'll answer the following questions:- What …
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610 (Bonus) - What did you think about the premiere episode of Degrassi? Jolene, a Degrassi fan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the very first episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation. Together, we discuss questions like: What was it like to watch the OG Degrassi, then see characters like Joey, Snake a…
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610 - How were characters created for Degrassi Junior High? Degrassi is known for its characters like Joey Jeremiah, Stephanie Kaye and Arthur Kobalewscuy. But, how did they come to be? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, explores the Degrassi archives for never-before-seen Degrassi facts. Answering questions like: Who were the original characte…
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609 - Why does it feel so good to see yourself on TV? Three Degrassi fans stop by The Degrassi Kid Podcast to discuss representation, identity and the power of seeing yourself on TV. Falen, an award-winning Indigneous playwright, grew up in the re-run era of Degrassi Junior High. In this interview, she shares why representation on TV can resonate w…
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608 - Why doesn't Degrassi tell stories about Indigenous kids? Degrassi has a long tradition of telling stories about white people, drawing from our voices, our faces, and our struggles to bring real issues to TV. But where are the stories about Indigenous kids? Why don’t we see their lives, their challenges, and their triumphs reflected on screen?…
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607 - What happened to Jason Cox? Tyson Talbot began his career on Degrassi in 1983. He played one of the original characters, Billy Martin, on The Kids of Degrassi Street appearing in episodes like Billy Breaks The Chain, Benjamin Walks The Dog and Rachel Runs for Office. Later, he joined the new kids on Degrassi Junior High where he played the se…
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606 (Bonus) - What does a Degrassi super fan collect from the show? Degrassi CSI is a Degrassi fan with a passion for the original generations of the show. With his kindness, he's sponsored this bonus episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast. I'll show you items from my Degrassi collection like: Degrassi High scripts from the cast The Next Generation au…
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606 (Bonus) - What moments change our favourite characters on Degrassi? Jolene, a Degrassi fan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the characters on Degrassi: The Next Generation with The Degrassi Kid! What was the moment that caused characters like Paige, Alex and Ellie to change and go through character …
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606 - How did the Degrassi Kids learn to act? Degrassi is known for casting age-appropriate, unknown actors to play real kids on TV. But, with a lack of acting experience, how do the kids get ready for TV? What acting lessons do they take together? And how does Degrassi make sure there's no "star" of the show? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne,…
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605 - What was it like to audition for Degrassi Junior High? Degrassi superfan, Jocelyn Claybourne, explores the Degrassi archives for unknown Degrassi facts. What was it like to audition for the show in 1987? What did Linda Schuyler think about the Degrassi Kids and their auditions? And who made it onto their captial N.O. list for casting? If you …
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604 - Which Degrassi fashion statement stands out to you? For many of us, Manny's blue bedazzled thong is an iconic moment on the show. But for some, it impacted their life. Join us as we dive into the impact of Manny Santos’ look, explore why the thong became a symbol for so many young girls, and what Cassie Steele thinks about her unforgettable m…
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603 - What is it like to be the original Degrassi Kid? Zoe Newman appeared in the very first episode of Degrassi as the main character, Ida Lucas. Afterwards, she remained on the show as a supporting character while all of her friends on Degrassi Street had their stories told. That was 40 years ago. Today, she's here to tell us about her time on De…
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602 (Bonus) - What's your favourite moment on Degrassi Junior High? Jolene, a Degrassi fan from California, sponsors an episode of The Degrassi Kid Podcast and discusses the original Degrassi series with The Degrassi Kid! What are your favourite original Degrassi moments? Which characters do you see yourself in? What was it like to watch The Next G…
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602 - What if Degrassi was a musical? Audrey Goodman, a writer in LA, answers this question in the brand new production "Degrassi: The Unauthorized Musical." Which of your favourite Degrassi moments made it onto the stage? How does song and dance improve the show? And what makes someone such a big Degrassi fan that they make a Degrassi musical in t…
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601 - What does Degrassi's Executive Producer think about your fan questions? Stephen Stohn, wrote a memoir called "Whatever It Takes." It details his life in the music industry, as an Executive Producer on Degrassi and as a creator of shows like Riverdale, Instant Star, The LA Complex and more. Degrassi super fan, Jocelyn Claybourne, hosted an onl…
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Do you want even more Degrassi Kid content? As Degrassi Kid prepares for a brand new season of The Degrassi Kid Podcast, they want to make sure you're entertained. All Bonus content from Season One and Two of the podcast is now listed in chronological release order. Scroll back to our 2022 episodes to find more! Enjoy this bonus content from Season…
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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 Ge…
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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 podc…
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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, th…
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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!! …
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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 ⁠⁠patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠ to watc…
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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: 👾 The Degrassi Kid Discord - The Dot (Patreon Only)🔴 Saturday March 23rd / Saturday, March 30th / Saturday, April 6th 7:30 PM -…
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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 …
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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!…
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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 edi…
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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…
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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 Kay…
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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 wr…
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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 se…
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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. _____________ D…
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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 …
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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 …
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