I'm Sorry Okay?! - A Degrassi Podcast
48 episodes - English - Latest episode: over 2 years ago -3 best pals watching Degrassi all the way from Junior High to Next Class.
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Episodes
Season 3 Wrapup
December 14, 2021 08:00 - 45 minutes - 83.8 MBIt's the end of the season AND the Degrassi Junior High series and we have OPINIONS! We also make note that we'll be taking a break through the new year but be sure to check out our instagram and twitter accounts @ImSorryOkayPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Bye Bye Junior High
December 07, 2021 08:00 - 56 minutes - 103 MBAs the year winds down, Joey, Wheels and Spike nervously await their test scores; Kathleen can't find a date for the dance; and Joey begs Caitlin for another chance after standing her up. Mary's got the receipts on all the times Joey bailed on Caitlyn though... and in an I'm Sorry Okay first, we spend a little bit of time complimenting Mr. Raditch's teacher/student interactions and dragging Ms. Avery for the way she speaks to Spike. But can you even BELIEVE we've made it to the series fina...
Pa-arty
November 30, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBTrouble is brewing for Lucy whose new love interest is a problem drinker; and for Joey, who says he'll buy beer for a party. We all agree that if there had been Instagram infographics to help Lucy out, things would have turned out differently this week. Mary shares a story of her own teen interaction with an IRL Clutch kinda guy. Content Warning: we will be talking about alcohol abuse and sexual coercion. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Black and White
November 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBMichelle and BLT learn about prejudice after deciding to attend a graduation dance together. This episode starts off very heavy but we do our best to keep things in perspective. Michelle and BLT continue to be one of our favorite Degrassi couples of all time! Meanwhile, Spike drops quite possibly the coldest line of ALL TIME about Shane, but at the least we can all agree that interviews are the worst, right?? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Making Whoopee
October 26, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 150 MBArthur begins to resent his father's girlfriend; Melanie has new competition for Snake's affections; and Luke tries to deal with his guilt over Shane's accident. We let the pranks fly this week and go all in with the whoopee cushion gag noises, sorry everyone! And speaking of pranks, Paul takes a trip down memory lane to a time when he was the victim of an elaborate prank. Mary is stoked on all the rude girls running around causing trouble this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and ...
Taking Off Part 2
October 19, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBShane fails to return home from the concert; Wheels' reunion with his musician-father isn't exactly harmonious. Welcome back LD! LD shares her thoughts about Taking Off Part 1 to give us a recap for this wild two parter. We all throw in behind Joey using his classic scheming abilities to do what he thinks is right for his friend Wheels. LD also needs us to know that she is not as sympathetic to Gramma Wheeler as Paul and Mary. Collectively, we ask: how did anyone ever live with Long Distan...
Taking Off Part 1
October 05, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBA card from his biological father and fighting with his grandmother lead Wheels to a decision. Shane is introduced to hard drugs. This week we end up having a little trouble picking a format... are we a Degrassi True Crime podcast or a wrestling podcast? And, like Joey, we try to see Wheels' perspective as best we can, but spend a lot of time defending gramma Wheeler. We also go to bat for Mr. Garcia as possibly the best teacher Degrassi has to offer See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op...
Twenty Bucks
September 28, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBMelanie, determined to go on a date with Snake, commits a desperate act. Shane claims he can't make a child support payment. Is this a themed episode? Is money a theme?? We talk having braces in college, twenty dollar bets and the cinematic power of a twenty dollar bill. Oh, and what the heck kind of band name is Gourmet Scum anyway? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Food For Thought
September 21, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 126 MBContent Warning for this episode: We will be discussing anorexia along with various forms of eating disorders and alcoholism. Kathleen shows signs of a dangerous eating disorder when pressures mount at home and school. We talk UB40 and some excessively strict methods of listening to the song Red Red Wine. Paul and Mary lament being force fed milk during our respective upbringings, to LD's dismay and disgust, and we share our experiences with school science fairs. See acast.com/privacy for...
Overhead Announcement
September 07, 2021 07:00 - 36 seconds - 1.12 MBHello! We are managing a move to a new apartment and will need to take a couple weeks off. We'll be back as soon as we can. Love you! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Star-Crossed
August 31, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 131 MBErica trades identities with her twin sister to pursue a boy. Alexa and Simon reconcile. It's our first big astrology episode and we get it into it. Which sign is each host of I'm Sorry Okay? The answers may shock you. Also, Paul and LD confess their undying love for the concept of revenge. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The Whole Truth
August 24, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBCaitlyn learns a lesson in balanced journalism when she writes an article on animal rights, and Joey tries to get his demo tape heard at a radio station. But more importantly, welcome back Mary!! This week, the three of us all agree that we would not support Kathleen's school uniform dress code proposal, Paul demands answers for some of the weird background audio in this week's episode and LD regales us with the history of Sea Monkeys/Sea Creatures AND gives us the straight FACTS on the histo...
He Ain't Heavy
August 17, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBFrank discussions of AIDS frame this episode in which Snake's older brother reveals that he is gay. We discuss the title of this episode and how it's taken from the song He Ain't Heavy, He's My Brother by the Hollies. We take a minute to drag the Degrassi over-achievers, which apparently all began with Snake's brother and LD offers a deep dive into the history of the AIDS crisis in Canada so that we can have some context in this objectively outdated episode. Content Warning: We will be disc...
Loves Me, Loves Me Not
August 10, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 124 MBAs the school dance approaches, Caitlyn's crush on Joey intensifies. Dorothy falls for Yick, and shy Michelle reveals her interest in BLT to the wrong person. Paul is downhearted that this crush heavy episode is not, in fact, a Valentine's Day episode while we both gush over Joey's entrepreneurial ability with selling these Zit Remedy demo tapes. We also talk about how much we loved Mr. Raditch's creative movie review assignment this week, uncover a new cursed phrase ((("trust me"))) and pour...
Season's Greetings
August 03, 2021 07:00 - 52 minutes - 95.8 MBMemories of their strong friendship help the feuding Arthur and Yick patch things up. ... A Degrassi clip episode? We do our best to figure this one out and really take the time to analyze the friendship of Arthur and Yick. The results are not good. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
A Big Girl Now
July 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBLucy begins spending more time with Paul at the expense of her friends. Kathleen snubs Melanie after being elected vice president. We talk about classic commercial jingles and whether or not the golden era of jingles has passed while also posing the question: what has been Joey's biggest delusion so far? We also unfortunately elaborate (perhaps a little too much) about our time in school as unpopular nerds. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Can't Live With Em Part 2
July 20, 2021 07:00 - 57 minutes - 106 MBAfter hearing about the accident, nobody knows what to say to Wheels, especially best friend Snake. Meanwhile, Lucy begins to neglect LD for her new boyfriend. We get an email from Mary and we rank the top Degrassi dream sequences we've seen so far. LD is forced to set Paul straight on a few social dynamics at play between Lucy and LD in the episode and LD also introduces the concept of the medium friend. What is a medium friend? Listen to our review of Can't Live With 'Em Part 2 to find ou...
Can't Live With Em Part 1
July 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBAs the new school year begins, Wheels receives some tragic news. Eighth graders Arthur and Yick conspire to make life miserable for a new seventh grader. We lament our inability to excel in the arenas of both puzzles AND rubix Cubes and get introduced to a new student... seemingly the caddie from the movie Happy Gilmore. We're also introduced to a new character that says the Degrassi students are gonna be pushing pennies and we ask, "I'm sorry, what?" It's a new season, join us! See acas...
Season 2 Recap
June 29, 2021 07:00 - 45 minutes - 82.4 MBThis week we ask: where are the adults? Who had the best look of the season? Who was the cutest couple? We answer these questions and so many more in our season 2 wrap up. Be sure to check back in two weeks for season 3 of Degrassi Junior High! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Pass Tense
June 15, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 121 MBAs the semester ends, Joey learns he is being left back, which dampens his enthusiasm for the band's concert debut. We talk punctuation and conjunctions and trash generic prom themes. We also try to determine our Zit Remedy placements. Which one of us is Joey? The answer may shock you. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
He's Back
June 08, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 133 MBThe teacher who sexually harassed Lucy returns to Degrassi and sets his sights on an unweary Susie. We try to cope with this episode by convincing ourselves that Mr. Colby is a robot. Paul wishes we could be talking about Colby Jack Cheese instead of Mr. Colby and LD straight LOSES IT over math... just get that math out of our face. Content warning: We will be discussing inappropriate student-teacher relationships and sexually predatory behavior. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt...
Trust Me
June 01, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBThe unexpected happens when Joey and Wheels spend the night at Snake's, and Spike is told she must finish the semester at home. Paul feels the nostalgia for the bass amp the Zit Remedy is trying to buy, while we talk about being creeped out when you're home alone and the tragic, boring realities of boys sleepovers. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Censored
May 25, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 144 MBWhen parents call for Spike's removal from school because of her pregnancy, Caitlyn publishes a protest. We mourn the lost joy of manic panic temporary hair dye, offer an ode to the designer of the Command keyboard icon (⌘) among others, Susan Kare, and take the time to identify the two genders: Hunx and Ze Hunks. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Dog Days
May 18, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 143 MBStephanie goes into a deep depression and Arthur considers running away when their mother announces plans to remarry. This week we ask: is it possible to reclaim the fedora? LD is confident that it can be done. And, we discuss the unbridled joy of a dog unexpectedly showing up at school. Content warning for this episode, we will be discussing suicidal ideation and suicidal thoughts. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Sealed With a Kiss
May 11, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBA rift develops between the twins when Erika has a romantic encounter with a high-school boy; Snake's interest in the Zit Remedy seems to be fading. We talk teen room interior design and what we were working with as teens (including Mary's WWE poster and Nu Metal wall), pizza at middle school dances and our one of favorite topics: the awkward dynamics and similarities of band relationships and romantic relationships. Content warning for this episode: we will be discussing slut-shaming and ...
Bottled Up
May 04, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 114 MBAn understanding Rick helps Kathleen cope with her alcoholic mother; and Scooter decides to shed his nerd image. We lament the occasionally inadequate episode labelling of the Degrassi youtube channel, LD shares her experience as a Battle of the Books competitive champion, Paul commiserates with Scooter as a former newspaper delivery boy and LD does some outdated media technology detective work to share some crucial info on the history of the VCR. Content warning for this episode...we will...
Fight!
April 27, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBJoey is challenged to a fight by a bully and Stephanie's efforts to attract Simon kick into high gear. We get a reminder on proper bathroom smack talk etiquette and ask the age old question: what type of punctuation are you? Also, Paul confuses Point Break for Gleaming the Cube then shares the sad tale of being punched in the face as a kindergartner. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Stagefright
April 20, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 130 MBCaitlin is diagnosed as having epilepsy, and her embarrassment complicates things. Meanwhile, shy Michelle fears giving a class speech. Paul is once again asking for more evil scientists on Degrassi. We workshop the best lie to get out of a class assignment, share our experiences in youth theater, including LD's experience as a therapist for the post apocalyptic Dracula and Paul owns up to not understanding the physics of water displacement as a young one. See acast.com/privacy for priva...
Dinner and a Show
April 13, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 135 MBTensions run high as Shane and Spike and their parents meet to discuss Spike's pregnancy; and Yick is crestfallen when Melanie breaks their date. We start noticing that Spike's haircut lookin like a professional wrestler's and ask the timeless question, is there a good way to get out of a Friday night date? Not if you're on Degrassi. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Great Expectations
April 06, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 147 MBJoey sets his sights on Liz, a new girl with a wild haircut and new-wave clothes, which give her a reputation for promiscuity. Meanwhile, Arthur is alarmed by the onset of puberty. We talk Preps, Goths and Creepy Scheme-y Boys, celebrate the return of Hot Mall Cop, try to figure out what the qualifications of a Sex Maniac are, look into what Max Headroom is, and go on a CONDOM DEEP DIVE. Is there a better way to phrase that? NO THERE IS NOT. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out i...
A Helping Hand
March 30, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 120 MBLucy is pleased when a new teacher gives her special attention---until she becomes aware of his sexual intentions; Wheels gets new glasses and his band, the Zit Remedy, gets a new bass player. We get into how grading scales are a tool of white supremacy, the embarrassment of accidentally being attracted to CNN anchors, hot girls enforcing performative femininity, and the specific social dynamics of band drama. Content warning for this episode: we will be discussing an inappropriate student...
Extra Credit: An Interview with Amy Millan
March 24, 2021 07:00 - 23 minutes - 43.7 MBYour extra credit assignment is this interview with Amy Millan of the bands Broken Social Scene and Stars! Amy is featured in a guest role as the girl in Spike's support group whose monologue opens up Season 2 of Degrassi Junior High. LD and Amy talk about her experiences auditioning for Degrassi, the difference between a baby, an egg, and a sack of flour, and the shocking true tale of Amy Millan's real life Degrassi story after being on the show. Content warning for the interview, the rea...
Eggbert
March 23, 2021 07:00 - 1 hour - 138 MBSpike and Shane learn about parental responsibility when they care for an egg as if it were an infant; and Stephanie assumes a presidential demeanor, without flashy clothes and makeup. We talk about the fall of the soviet union as it relates to the students of Degrassi Junior High, digital babies and getting bullied as the new kid in school. ALSO, we share a SNEAK PEEK of our extra credit episode, an interview with Amy Millan of the bands Stars and Broken Social Scene. Amy is featured at t...
Secret Note
March 16, 2021 07:00 - 1 minute - 2.42 MBPst! Here's a secret note from the I'm Sorry Okay Gang! We'll be back with more episodes next week (March 23rd) AND we'll have some extra fun stuff to share. We can't wait! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Thirteen: Revolution
March 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 127 MBTo make Wheels jealous, Stephanie appoints Joey to a government post, infuriating the entire seventh grade. This is also our big season 1 finale! We talk about owning up when you've maybe been a total jerk for twelve whole episodes, growing as a human bean, and we cover some of our favorite moments from our first season of watching Degrassi together. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Twelve: Parent's Night
February 23, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 118 MBWheels, adopted at birth, is ambivalent when his biological father suddenly appears on the scene; Spike leans toward adoption as the best option for her pregnancy. We express our little twerp pride, our love for a good sleeveless tee, Paul shares some first hand experience as an adopted person on what Wheels could be going through this week, and we try to figure out how many things will fit in a coat pocket. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Eleven: It's Late
February 16, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBSpike agonizes over the possibility that she's pregnant; Arthur gives Yick romantic counseling. We question the stunning lack of sexual education pamphlets in this episode (where is Mrs. Kobalewscuy), reminisce on sneaking in a quick cry while sweeping hair at the high school salon gig, unfortunate flower allergies, and take a deep dive into the anti-rabbit history of at home pregnancy tests. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Ten: Smokescreen
February 09, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 119 MBRick fumes when he's kicked off an antipollution committee for smoking; Arthur panics when he breaks what he thinks is a priceless heirloom. We talk about the challenges in navigating complicated family history for school assignments and of course: THE SUPER BOWL SHUFFLE. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Nine: What a Night
February 02, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 115 MBShoplifting almost lands Lucy and an unsuspecting Voula in prison (!!!); a dream date between Stephanie and a soap star turns into a nightmare. We share the love with the rest of the gifted program rejects, the unfortunate reality of watching TV at school, crying and eating sushi and learning how to steal from working retail. Content warning for this episode: we will be discussing grooming and sexual assault. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Eight: Nothing to Fear
January 26, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 128 MBL.D. has trouble dealing with her father's hospitalization, which elicits painful memories of her mother's death; a search party is organized for the school snake. We talk about leaving all the dishes for mom to clean after dinner (sorry mom), and get our first in-episode I'M SORRY OKAY!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Seven: The Best Laid Plans
January 19, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 125 MBStephanie and Wheels start the rumor mill when they talk about plans for a big date; Arthur and Yick have plans to watch a porno flick. We talk about uncomfortably watching porno in group settings, getting bored with The Spice Channel and choosing Nick at Nite instead, Pure Moods vs Girls Gone Wild Commercials and more hot tips on how to lie to parents. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Six: Rumor Has It
January 12, 2021 08:00 - 59 minutes - 110 MBWhen Caitlin hears rumors that her favorite teacher is gay, she begins to question her own sexuality. We talk dream analysis, tarot and the perks of being a comrade. Content warning: discussion of homophobia and bullying. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Five: The Great Race
January 05, 2021 08:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBIt's sink or swim for the boys soccer team when it's challenged to a race by the girls swim team. We discuss Boobs! And geek out on professional wrestling terminology. Content warning: we’ll be discussing sexism, sexual harassment, bullying, and body shaming. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Four: The Coverup
December 29, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 129 MBcontent warning: we will be discussing child abuse in this episode. If that’s a difficult topic for you, you may want to skip this one. An episode about child abuse contrasts Joey's flippant complaints of abuse with Rick's sullen silence. We also discuss keeping mom out of your messy room and how after this episode we'll all need Bunny Hugs. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Three: The Experiment
December 22, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 132 MBYick copies one of Stephanie's old papers to prove that Mr. Raditch will automatically give him a bad grade; Melanie and Kathleen buy “drugs” from Joey. We also talk about Parties, drugs and potato chips as well as skipping bureaucratic detention. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Two: The Big Dance
December 15, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 145 MBVoula lies to her father and attends a school dance against his wishes, while Stephanie shows up drunk. We also talk about being catfished at the 7th grade dance by an 8th grader, questionable halloween costumes and practical tips on crafting the perfect lie for you. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode One: Kiss Me Steph
December 08, 2020 08:00 - 1 hour - 149 MBDetermined to prove she's grown-up, Stephanie campaigns for class president by trading kisses for votes. We also discuss making out with other girls at lillith fair, seeing boobs at ozzfest, doing your makeup in the car instead of the boys bathroom. Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Episode Zero
December 01, 2020 14:00 - 29 minutes - 53.3 MBBefore we begin, we wanted to introduce ourselves! We share our Degrassi journeys and talk a little about what to expect from I'm Sorry OKAY!? Find us on Instagram and Twitter See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.