• E210: New Year, New Look, New Paige (Paige Michalchuk)
    Sep 3 2025

    Give me a P! Give me an A! Give me an I-G-E! What’s that spell?! The Season Two finale of the Anti-Grapevine, that’s what!

    In this record-breaking episode, Conor and Loren take on the epic highs and lows of the once and future Queen Bee of Degrassi Community School, the one and only Paige Michalchuk.

    Grab your cowboy hats, caboodle purses, and perfectly paired indoor sunglasses, because it’s time to fête a true Canadian princess, hun.

    (Content Warning: This episode includes descriptions of sexual assault and discussion of inappropriate relationships between teachers and minors.)

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    8 hrs and 6 mins
  • E209: Not Just Some Weirdo Anymore (Connor DeLaurier)
    Aug 13 2025

    Don’t bother checking the door Panthers, because we’ve locked you in the basement for this one. In the penultimate episode of Season 2 of the Anti-Grapevine, Loren and Conor dig deep into the basement dweller (no, literally, he took over Emma’s bedroom in the Nelson-Simpson house) and king of the Degrassi Glow-Up and very-direct-takedown, Connor DeLaurier. Tune in for an episode of laughs, concerning line readings, and a discussion on the merits if bad representation is better than no representation.


    (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of grooming of a minor and bullying.)

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    2 hrs and 37 mins
  • E208: Welcome to Degrassi (Eli Goldsworthy)
    Aug 6 2025

    Tears, Panthers? Wouldn’t expect that from such whor– WHOA, whoa. Sorry. That was a little intense, even for us.

    In the latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren fight live on air about Degrassi Community School’s very own MCR-impersonator, Eli Goldsworthy. Layer on your guyliner, take out a new insurance policy on your Hearse, and rewrite Romeo and Juliet to traumatize an evangelist, because this is an episode that goes there.

    (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of mental health, self-harm, and toxic relationships.)

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    4 hrs and 11 mins
  • E207: All the Padding I'll Need (Jane Vaughn)
    Jul 24 2025

    And next up on the field, it’s Panthers #88, the ground breaking and ceiling shattering Jane Vaughn!

    In the latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren are joined by friend of the pod and Jane fan extraordinaire, E King to talk about Degrassi’s grungiest girl, Jane Vaughn. While Jane’s arcs don’t always have a satisfying conclusion—she’s always ready to smile before credits roll. So quit acting like such a girl and steal a convertible for the long drive this episode will take you on.

    (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of child sexual abuse and violence against women.)

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    3 hrs and 28 mins
  • E206: n00b (Hunter Hollingsworth)
    Jul 2 2025

    Need an escape? Disappear into… the Realm of Doom! Wait, no. That’s not what this is. This is the Anti-Grapevine. Whew.


    In our latest episode of the Anti-Grapevine, Conor and Loren abandon living IRL to dig deep into Degrassi’s very own little intel that could, Hunter Hollingsworth. A character whose storyline sure hits a lot differently in our current moment, this most problematic of the siblings Hollingsworth leaves us with plenty to talk about.


    (Content Warning: This episode includes discussions of gun violence, cyberbullying and swatting, Gamergate, misogyny, racism, and transphobia.)

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    3 hrs and 36 mins
  • E205: I Loooooove Drugs (Mo Mashkour)
    Jun 17 2025

    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.)


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    2 hrs and 42 mins
  • E204: Kendra Speaks for Herself (Kendra Mason)
    May 14 2025

    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.)

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    1 hr and 59 mins
  • E203: When In Doubt, You Kiss (Craig Manning)
    Apr 30 2025

    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.)

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    5 hrs and 12 mins