After an accidental sojourn to the Degrassi black hole, we’re back, Panthers!

In this episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren dig into the founding father of famed Degrassi band “Whisper Hug” and one half of the show’s best bromance, Mo Mashkour.

So get ready to write some tunes, start a flashmob at graduation, and remember - he’ll bring fries back to the cafe and he won’t hook up with your boyfriend!

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of fatphobia, ableism, and references to drug abuse.)

Get ready, brave Panthers—for we embark on a treacherous journey from which we may never return—the Degrassi Black Hole awaits!

That’s right, in our latest episode, Conor and Loren are joined by the one and only Jocelyn Claybourne of Degrassi Kid acclaim to pay tribute to the late, great first victim of the Degrassi Black Hole, Kendra Mason. Sister to Spinner Mason, girlfriend of Toby Isaacs, and nemesis to any who challenge her on the field hockey… field… Kendra is one tough cookie you won’t want to mess with.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of gun violence, sort of? But not really? Listen. It’s Kendra. We’re just happy to be here.)

We’re sorry for skipping an episode, okay? We’re soorry. We’re soorry, we’re soorry, we’re SOORRY! How many times do we have to say it?

In our latest episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest Kristie Hunt to talk all about the winner of the 2005 Northern Sounds Showcase, and our hearts, Craig Manning. So plug in your guitars and stash away that gift for your secret affair because it’s time to discuss Mr. Nice Guy, panthers!

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child abuse, mental health, suicidality, and substance abuse.)

Will Degrassi’s real Slim Shady please stand up?

On this episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Loren and Conor kick it old school and dive deep into the crimes and punishment of Degrassi’s original denim-clad bad boy, Sean Cameron. Not even an interesting meditation on class, a preview of the thirst to come in the rest of the season, or a Sellie/Semma feud could stop us from giving Bam Bam his due.

We are Sean Cameron. We want some chocolate milk, and we need this stupidity to be over.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of parental alcoholism, gun violence, and suicidality.)

Help! A washed up teen star is trying to kill our season premier!

That’s right Panthers, the Anti-Grapevine is back for Season 2, and this episode, Conor, Loren, and special guest and fellow Degrassi podcast host extraordinaire Eevee Pacini are looking to the future to study the main girl of Degrassi’s Next Class, Maya Matlin. Our first foray into Next Class, Maya’s story starts with chicken cutlets and cellos, and ends with what we believe is one of Degrassi’s strongest character offerings. Life isn’t a race, so buckle up—because we’re not making any stops until the last exit.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health and illness, drug abuse, and suicidal ideation and attempts.)

Dearest friends and frenemies, you are cordially invited to the season one finale of the Anti-Grapevine! In this record breaking episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest, Jennifer Estridge, to tackle the original Downtown Sasquatch groupie and questionable hat lover, the infamous… Manny Santos.

So grab your whale-tails and tambourines for Manny-palooza, because we’re going to be FAMOUS!

(Content Warning: teen pregnancy, abortion, sexual harassment and assault, eating disorders, and drug abuse.)

Welcome to the new millennium, Panthers! In this week’s episode, Conor and Loren are joined by special guest and author, Keah Brown, to discuss Degrassi’s most underrated BFF, Hazel Aden. Cue up your PowerPoints, because this is one hell of a presentation. Oh, and BTW, Paige used to be straight before the Anti-Grapevine came along and turned her gay.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of Islamophobia, sexual assault, gun violence, and intimate partner violence.)

Calling all Panthers! Put on your best ugly cry face, because for this episode, Conor and Loren dig into everyone’s favorite cellphone kiosk employee, Boiler Room baddie, and possible werewolf (we’ll explain), Drew Torres. From cage fights and TBIs to wayward relationships and a gold lamé Elvis suit, Degrassi’s resident golden retriever has always been a little bit scandalous.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of gang violence, sexual assault, and transphobia.)

Ho, ho, hoe, Panthers! It’s the Christmas episode of the Anti-Grapevine—and there’s no stepdad we’d rather spend the holidays with than Joey Jeremiah. This episode, Conor and Loren sit down by the fire and tell the tale of Degrassi Junior High holdover and used car salesman extraordinaire, Joey Jeremiah. So get ready to fall back in love with your high school ex, photobomb a baby’s first Christmas picture, and give in to the seductive voices of the Degrassi Community School goblins—because this holiday season, we go there.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of child abuse.)

For the Toronto Comic Con Q&A panel with Pat Mastrioanni we reference during listener questions: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOyQHhNs8eE.

The Oracle has spoken, and there's a new episode of the Anti-Grapevine in your future. This episode, Conor and Loren hang with literal sociologist and beloved friend of the pod, Darcy Hauslik to make sense of the story of Degrassi sidekick, Terri MacGregor. We talked for four hours, and we're still not sure what she saw in Spinner Mason.

(Content Warning: This episode includes discussion of intimate partner violence, parental death, and fatphobia.)