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Whatever It Takes: A Degrassi Podcast

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Do you still recite, "New year, new look, new Paige" at the beginning of every year? Do you still call Drake "Jimmy"? Do you love reliving the glory days of the most dysfunctional school in Canada? Holland Baker and Kelsey Pillischer take on the task of watching every single episode of Degrassi: The Next Generation and gab, analyze, critique and just plain enjoy the show that truly goes there.
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Episodes

S14E4 - Can't Stop This Thing We Started

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episode 4 "Can't Stop This Thing We Started." Eli finally finds out about Clare's pregnancy, Zig deals with toxic masculinity and Winston is threatened by Tristan.

May 30, 201938 min

S14E3 - If You Could Only See

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episode 3 "If You Could Only See." Maya is overbearing, Beck is flailing and Zoe has a bonkers fundraising plan.

May 23, 201941 min

S14E2 - Wise Up

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episode 2 "Wise Up." Tristan's dad is horrible, Zig is pretty dense and Drew steps up.

May 17, 201935 min

S14E1 - Smells Like Teen Spirit

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 14 Episode 1 “Smells Like Teen Spirit.” Clare is coming to terms (lol) with her pregnancy, Zoe is ruthless when it comes to Power Cheer and Triles is thriving.

May 09, 201943 min

S13E39&40 - Thunderstruck

Holland and Kelsey discuss the Season 13 finale “Thunderstruck.” There’s a thunderstorm and it’s bringing so many new ships together (including our new OTP), and Clare gets some bananas news to give us a classic Degrassi cliffhanger.

Apr 18, 201948 min

S13E37&38 - Believe

*TRIGGER WARNING* We talk about sensitive issues surrounding sexual assault in this ep. Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 37&38 “Believe.” Zoe confronts Luke in the courtroom, Becky’s in a tough spot and Miles is selfish as ever.

Apr 11, 20191 hr 2 min

S13E35&36 - Hypnotize/Out Of My Head

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 35&36 "Hypnotize" and "Out of My Head." Tristan begins a problematic affair, Imogen is super selfish and Frankie wears literal garbage.

Apr 04, 201953 min

S13E33&34 - How Bizarre/My Hero

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 33&34 "How Bizarre" and "My Hero." Becky gets lots in an RPG romance, Drew is forever a dummy and Zig learns how to chop onions.

Mar 28, 201950 min

S13E31&32 - You Are Not Alone/Enjoy The Silence

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 31&32 “You Are Not Alone” and “Enjoy the Silence.” Maya oversteps in gang business, Winston makes a lady friend and Clare is forever drama.

Mar 07, 201958 min

S13E29&30 - Sparks Will Fly

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 29&30 “Sparks Will Fly.” Maya’s caught in a love triangle, Zoe makes a mature career move and the Clare/Drew situation comes to a head.

Feb 28, 201959 min

S13E27&28 - Army Of Me/Everything Is Everything

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 27&28 "Army of Me" and "Everything is Everything." Dallas rages against the machine, Clare is super jealous and we meet the terrifying stereotype that is Mr. Yates.

Feb 21, 20191 hr 2 min

S13E25&26 - What It's Like/Close To Me

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 25&26 “What It’s Like” and “Close to Me.” Zig is homeless, Jenna is insecure about her relationship and Becky is learning how to friend.

Feb 14, 201955 min

S13E23&24 - Unbelievable Feat. Allegra Baker

Holland and Allegra discuss Season 13 Episodes 23&24 "Unbelievable." *TRIGGER WARNING FOR THIS EP* We talk about sexual assault in this ep, and it is a bummer episode discussion.

Jan 31, 20191 hr 26 min

S13E21&22 - No Surprises/Basket Case Feat. Allegra Baker

Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Allegra discuss season 13 Episodes 21&22 "No Surprises" and "Basket Case." Miles has daddy issues, Clare dreams of Drew and Alli gets closure with Leo. (Apologizes for the various audio issues.)

Jan 24, 20191 hr 10 min

S13E19&20 - Dig Me Out/Power To The People

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 19& 20 "Dig Me Out" and "Power to the People." Drew leads Zoe on (again), Imogen fights against the sexist dress code and Alli learns how to ask for help.

Jan 17, 20191 hr

S13E17&18 - The World I Know/Better Man

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 17&18 "The World I Know" and "Better Man." The Leo situation finally comes to a head, Drew's ego gets bruised and Maya tries to be edgy to fit in.

Jan 10, 201949 min

S13E15&16 - Black Or White/Spiderwebs

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 15&16 "Black or White" and "Spiderwebs." Drew gets turkey dropped, Eli cheated and Tristan is a victim of a lowkey hate crime in drama class.

Jan 03, 201957 min

S13E13&14 - Who Do You Think You Are:Barely Breathing

Holland and Kelsey dicuss Season 13 Episodes 13&14 "Who Do You Think You Are" and "Barely Breathing." Maya makes a "scandalous" music video, Alli continues to make poor life decisions when it comes to Leo and Drew is worried about Dallas.

Dec 20, 201858 min

S13E9&10 - This Is How We Do It/You Got Me

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 9&10 "This Is How We Do It" and "You Got Me." Drew experiences weird sleeping pill side effects, Leo is unfortunately back in the picture and Zig gets edgy.

Dec 06, 20181 hr 9 min

S13E7&8 - Honey/Young Forever

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 7&8, "Honey" and "Young Forever." We tragically lose another member of Degrassi, Leo turns out to be real shitty and Clare is in remission.

Nov 22, 201853 min

S13E5&6 - About A Girl/Cannonball

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 5&6 "About a Girl" and "Cannonball." Alli is the worst friend, Maya and Miles have vibes (and we hate it) and the episode ends in a tree-crashing cliffhanger.

Nov 15, 201841 min

S13E3&4 - All I Wanna Do & My Own Worst Enemy

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 13 Episodes 3&4 "All I Wanna Do" and "My Own Worst Enemy." Clare is in denial, Tristan is crushing on Miles and Alli is basically living out Passport to Paris.

Nov 08, 201854 min

SPECIAL EPISODE- Degrassi Of The Dead Feat. Sean Quigley

Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Sean Quigley discuss the Halloween Degrassi Minis 305-308 "Degrassi of the Dead." GM foods have caused the zombie apocalypse—it's bummer times and there isn't even a party.

Nov 01, 201831 min

S13E1&2 - Summertime Feat. Kaitlin Reilly

Holland, Kelsey and *SPECIAL GUEST* Kaitlin Reilly discuss the Season 13 premiere "Summertime." Clare moves into the hospital, we meet Miles and we aren't sure what Imogen's deal is.

Oct 25, 201859 min

S12E39&40 - Time Of My Life

Holland and Kelsey discuss the Season 12 finale "Time of My Life." We witness Degrassi's first high-budget prom, Imogen makes some bananas relationship choices and Eclare is of course still back on their drama.

Oct 18, 201856 min

S12E37&38 - Zombie

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 12 Episodes 37&38 "Zombie." Maya starts spiraling, Connor wants Jenna all to himself and we have yet another school election plot.

Oct 04, 20181 hr 1 min

S12E35&36 - Karma Police

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 12 Episodes 35&36 "Karma Police." Fiona learns about the dangers of Twitter, Zig deals with his survivor's guilt and we learn a secret about Dallas.

Sep 27, 201847 min

S12E33&34 - Ray Of Light

Holland and Kelsey discuss Season 12 Episodes 33&34 "Ray of Light." Eli has made so much progress, Connor takes Jenna on a space date and Katie legit body slams a dude.

Sep 20, 20181 hr 1 min

S12E31&32 - Bittersweet Symphony

*TRIGGER WARNING* This episode involves the discussion of suicide and its portrayal in Season 12 Episodes 31&32. If you or anyone you know needs someone to talk to, we've included a list of international Suicide Hotlines here: Argentina: +5402234930430 Australia: 131114 Austria: 017133374 Belgium: 106 Bosnia & Herzegovina: 080 05 03 05 Botswana: 3911270 Brazil: 212339191 Canada: 5147234000 (Montreal); 18662773553 (outside Montreal) Croatia: 014833888 Denmark: +4570201201 Egypt: 7621602 E...

Sep 13, 20181 hr 6 min
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