The Degrassi Kid Podcast

903 - Did you know Michael Seater almost played Craig Manning on Degrassi? 👀You know him as Derek from Life with Derek, but Degrassi fans remember him as Michael Raye in Degrassi Goes Hollywood! Michael joins me to revisit filming the movie, tackling that musical number with Cassie Steele, and how he landed his role. We also talk about growing up alongside the stars of Canadian teen TV, his friendship and filmmaking partnership with Paula Brancati, and memories from Life with Derek, Strange Days at Blake Holsey High, and 18 to Life. Plus, Michael shares his work with Covenant House Toronto and his latest adventure: performing in Four Top, a comedy staged inside a real NYC restaurant.What was your favourite story Michael shared? Let me know in the comments! 👇Want early access to The Degrassi Kid Podcast? Join the Ultimate Degrassi Fan Tier on patreon.com/degrassikid

902 - How did Luke Bilyk go from getting kicked off the set of Degrassi to becoming one of the stars of the show?! 👀We find out in this watch party with Luke Bilyk! Together, we watch Drew's stand out moments from his first day of school all the way to his final graduation. And yes, we demanded that he apologize for dating Becky Baker!! 😂Want even more Luke Bilyk? Visit patreon.com/degrassikid for an exclusive bonus episode and an autograph from Luke himself!

901 - Did you know Maya and Saad almost kissed on Degrassi: Next Class?Together, we're watching Degrassi: Next Class with Parham Rownaghi, who played Saad on Season 3 & 4 of Degrassi: Next Class. We revisit Saad’s first scenes at Degrassi, his fight with Zig, the emotional Belgium storyline, and his relationship with Lola Pacini.Parham reveals why was convinced he ruined his audition, his struggles with Saad’s accent, and whether he considers Lola and Saad endgame.If you love Degrassi, this watch party is for you!--📺 Want access to our next watch party? Subscribe on any paid tier at patreon.com/degrassikid and get an invite to our next event!---Degrassi Kid: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikidhttp://www.discord.gg/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ / degrassikid http://www.instagram.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@degrassi_kid⁠⁠ [email protected] Rownaghi: https://www.instagram.com/parhamrownaghiHis Father's Son on Apple TV: https://tv.apple.com/ca/movie/his-fathers-son/umc.cmc.5zr9jsy5ectuiv6c4wv9lq7wcThank you to Jolene for supporting this event through the Degrassi Kid Producer Tier!

Do you have whatever it takes to beat Saad Al'Maliki at Degrassi Trivia?We asked Parham Rownaghi five questions about his characters on Degrassi: The Next Generation. Originally released as exclusive bonus content on Patreon in January 2025.Degrassi Trivia Questions:1. What is the name of Saad's little sister?2. When Zig breaks Saad's camera, what does Saad do to get the money to replace it?3. Who is Saad in competition with (re: the answer to number 2)?4. What country are the Degrassi kids supporting through t-shirts, cupcakes and fundraisers in Season 4? 5. What does Lola buy for Saad as an apology gift after snooping on his computer?Want more bonus Degrassi content? Visit patreon.com/degrassikid to find four years worth of Degrassi content!Featuring @eeveepacini

823 - Have you ever wondered who was actually behind Degrassi’s social media accounts? 👀Meet Daniela Leo, the former Social Media Manager for Degrassi, who somehow went from never seeing an episode to running its social media!Daniela joins me to pull back the curtain on @Degrassi and spill what it was really like creating content for our favourite TV show.Plus, she opens up about how much the role meant to her... and how she purposefully rage-baited us with Craig/Ashley content. 😂You know the account. Now meet the person behind it!--📺 Degrassi: Extra Credit: Class isn't over yet!Daniela opens up the @Degrassi archives to break down even more of the posts she created, including the lost idea behind Toby Tuesdays! Consider this your required reading for Simpson's Media Immersion class. Watch Here: https://www.patreon.com/degrassikid/posts/extra-credit-leo-166830283-- Degrassi Kid: ⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikidhttp://www.discord.gg/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ http://www.instagram.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@degrassi_kid⁠⁠ [email protected]

822 - Have you ever wondered what it was like to be an extra on Degrassi?In 2012, I had the incredible opportunity to appear as an extra during the Toronto Ice Hounds hockey scenes in "Rusty Cage" and "Never Ever." The Degrassi Kid Community joined me as we rewatched those scenes, shared behind-the-scenes stories from my day on set, and even tried to spot me in the episode.Join us as we relive one of my favourite Degrassi memories of all time!! and experience Rusty Cage through the eyes of someone who was on set!--Degrassi Kid: ⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.discord.gg/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@degrassi_kid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

821 - What was it really like playing one of Degrassi's most unforgettable moms?Today, we're joined by Joy Tanner to reflect on her unforgettable time as Mrs. Coyne on Degrassi! Together, we revisit Fiona's emotional coming out story in Chasing Pavements, discuss Mrs. Coyne's house arrest, and explore the heartfelt reasons why Degrassi still means so much to her.Along the way, Joy reacts to the hilarious coincidence that her TV kids on Life with Derek and Degrassi had romantic moments with each other, reflects on sharing a scene with Jordy Todosey, and tells behind-the-scenes stories that will leave you in stiches.🎙️ If you love Degrassi, this podcast is for you!Produced by: Jolene ---📺 Joy Tanner's Personal Degrassi Collection (Patreon Exclusive Bonus Video)https://www.patreon.com/degrassikid/posts/joy-tanners-165172237Follow Joy on Instagram: ⁠http://www.instagram.com/tannerfullajoy⁠Degrassi Kid: http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.discord.gg/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@degrassi_kid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

820 - What is it like to play a Degrassi villain? Brendan Jeffers (Vince Bell) joins us for a special event as we re-watch his Degrassi scenes together. Brendan shares the surprising way WWE influenced Vince, how he tapped into the character’s darker energy, and the scene he would happily never watch again. 😂Between the memories, reactions, and stories from set, we get to see Vince Bell in a whole new light.Plus, Jen Jeffers makes a special appearance!--Special thanks to Producer Kate for supporting this watch party!--Brendan's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brendan_jeffers/Degrassi Kid: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.discord.gg/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠http://www.instagram.com/degrassikid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://www.tiktok.com/@degrassi_kid⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠[email protected]

From The Degrassi Kid VaultOriginally released as Patreon bonus content on June 18, 2025, Brendan Jeffers puts his Degrassi knowledge to the test in a game of Degrassi Trivia!Watch as Brendan answers questions about Vince Bell, behind-the-scenes memories, and his time on Degrassi. It's the perfect companion piece to today's podcast that dropped on Patreon!💬 How many questions can you answer before Brendan? Play along for added fun!--🎟️ Want even more bonus content?This video is just one of hundreds of bonus videos, interviews, watch parties, games, and behind-the-scenes features originally released on Patreon.Join the community and explore everything you've missed at http://www.patreon.com/degrassikid.

819B - What happens when Mrs. Kwan stays after class? In this special follow-up video, Linlyn Lue answers extra fan questions and shares more stories from her time as Ms. Kwan on Degrassi: The Next Generation. She talks about which adult cast members she would liked to share scenes with, what Kwan's final episode should have looked like, and her experience visiting Zanzibar?!Class is still in session, and Ms. Kwan has more stories to tell.