Im In Love With A Girl Named Spike: Recent Episodes
Rick Johnson
Episode 367: Lots of crazy adr in this episode. Is that the spookiest part? We discuss.
Episode 366: We talk about how the sausage gets made. Also what is going on with this season?!
Episode 364: Still weird that this season is still going after the last episode......but all hail the tootpick!
Episode 362: Charlie is back.....Riley is back.....does anything happen? Who knows, but $1500 is spent on a questionable painting.
Episode 359: The gang reviews listener comments and has trouble with listing these plots.
Episode 358: Rick tries to figure out if a Rikki Rockett drum set is a good investment.
Episode 357: How we wish that some of these kids were the kids of the original cast members.
Episode 356: One and only one of these kids is out of control......and it is not the kid that is doing Chloes cocaine.
Episode 353: We read a bunch of listening comments. Jenna with the shot heard around the apartment!
Episode 349: Mikes in Hawaii, Ricks in Grand Rapids, and Hannah is late. But we all agree this episode is a let down.
Episode 345: Why does Degrassi need to do Riley dirty like that? Have we ever actually seen Rileys dad?
Episode 343: Will this season get any better? Hopefully part 2 gives us some juicy plot points
Episode 323: Owen is growing on the 3 of us. But why isn't this underwear scheme the star of the show?
Episdoe 321: Happy Thanksgiving for all that celebrate. We discuss if Eli could be in the Ramones.
Episode 319: Well we wish we could say that Season 11 starts off with a bang.....it starts of with a bang of a brick......but a terrible bang.
Episode 318: The final episode of this season. Was it worth the wait? at least one of us says no.
Episode 313: Mike and Hannah finally come to the realization that Rick may not like this season of Degrassi.
Episode 312: Is Fitz playing the long con with Eli and Claire we try and figure that out.
Episode 311: Lots of talk about what is the A, B, and C plot are of this episode......whats your pick?
Episode 306: The gang figures out how many episodes are in this season. It blows all of their minds.
Episode 304: Rick tries to record the podcast while doing a 32 hour drive across the USA. Meanwhile Hannah takes a crack at editing an episode.
Episode 297: Rick is still skeptical of season 10 and Mike and Hannah try and reign him in.
Episode 296: The gang learns about a 2 season show featuring Paige, JT, Sean, and Alex. Minds are blown.
Episode 294: One of the greatest questions in Degrassi history. What happened to Wesleys arms.
Epsidoe 288: A wonderful episode featuring a wonderful birth of a romance between two characters that shouldnt be together.
Episode 285: Ricks in Canada, Mikes sleepy, and Hannah has friends over. But we can all agree that Fitz sucks
Episode 282: Finally an episode that Rick deems "alright". Hannah is back from tour and has Covid. Mike sits in his living room in the dark. What a fun time!
Episode 281: We are joined by Hannahs band mate Jake Guralnik to discuss. Bad Moms, football fields, and tour routes. Enjoy
Episode 279: A plot....its alright B plot.....well not great.....C plot at least we get a rather ridiculous headband on Jenna.
Episode 278: We interview Epharaim Ellis this week! Who played quite possibly the most hated and controversial character on all of Degrassi!
Episode 277: How many people in your life would you trust with your banking information? Is an email trasnfer a real thing?
Episode 276: We talk a lot about Fiona and a little bit about Claire. Do you think we should print some Sav and Holly J shirts?
Another episode our hosts aren't sure about.....but there is "The Peanut Butter Solution" talk.
Episode 273
Season 10 is starting now! Is the burn setting in for more than one of our hosts! Find out!
Episode 272: The finale! Mike admits he was wrong about the "ska" song in the first episode of this four parter.
Episode 270: Ricks time is in short supply as he has a ramen date in Reno, NV. We talk the second part of this class degrassi movie.
Episode 268;Mike is in Hawaii.....Rick is in Santa Fe, and Hannah is just sick in bed. We talk about the set up for Degrassi Takes Manhattan.
Episode 267 For those that celebrate happy holiday of November. For those that dont celebrate. This episode is all about ZANE!
Episode 265-
We talk more about Colleen Camp and D.A.R.Y.L than this episide. What can you do!
Episode 263: We go off the rails with many clips on this one....but zoom mutes anything that is music.....completely unhinged. More importantly Declan and Fionas cousin is a big candidate for WASAGA BEACH
Episode 262: Well Emma is back. Do you care? We really dont care.....B plot is fine and one amazing line Delivery by Conner.
The time has come for us to close the door on the YouTube portion of this podcast......we will still post weekly on wherever you might listen to podcast. but for now I bid the world of you and tubes goodbye. ps Declan and Holly J.....bad couple energy.
Mike has an emergency. It takes the gang too long to put two and two together about the "Tessas"
A pretty big dud after this Peter timeline. But how does Miss H Become principal again so fast?
The last two episodes of Degrassi Goes Hollywood. Mike and Hannah approve Rick hates the ending. Mia is real good at the tamborine.
Rick is back from tour. Again maybe a not so great episode. But we get the introduction of "Blaze"
We record this on Ricks Birthday......he gets a call from a member of Wu-Tangs Management during. Mia is going to wild sex parties also.
It would have been so much better if Peter would have tripped over a dead body. We also learn about dildos
Episode 224: Finally some real meat to this season happens in this episode. stem cells and blackmail.
Episode 219 The Electrifying conclusion of this two part episode. Did Jay bang Keifer Sutherlands Mom?
Episode 213: Once again two of us are miles away from each other and we don't record together.
Episode 208: this episode is bad. because it is a bad episode also because Rick had to record it from the backstage at Fenway Park.
Episode 207: This episode does not get any easier to talk about.......heavy very heavy.
Episode 204: Hannah Finally has scene "3 o clock high." will she now watch "Hot Tub Time Machine"?
Episode 203 : These kids get into such crazy situations......does the scottish janitor live in that weird little room?
Epsidoe 201: Again with the silk scarfs. Peter is such a bore.
The Audio is a little messed up on this one sorry!
Episode 194: Taking Back Sunday is the first non-fictitious band to grace the Degrassi universe. We went to deep and hard to get lead vocalist Adam lazzara to talk about his experience filming this episode 16 years ago
Episode 193: Craig and Manny are once again about to be in a world of hurt. Also, Rick is in Denver for like the 12th time this year.
Episode 191: Jimmy and Spinner get the grand idea for a clothing company. But the neighborhood toughs need that sweet sweet cash.......
Episode 175: Bad Boy Jay coming in hot! also, a truly forgettable B plot with Hazel and Jimmy.
Of course Hannah doesn't know who sings this song? Rick gets excited about Dannys "Diss"
Special guest Comron Fouladi who is a Degrassi superfan and the reason why we were able to get Shane Kippel on our podcast joins us to discuss the episode foolin. His knowledge goes deep and makes us look like novices when it comes to Degrassi.
Is this episode bad? Paige is high and gets dumped......That kid does not know how to play basketball.
Lots of Kevin Smith and Jason Mewes Talk! What are your theories on Kevin Smiths Involvement?
Is this the conclusion of Paige and Manny's Beef? Kevin Smith also comes screaming into Degrassi.
We deep dive on the geography of Degrassi. Also Amy is back and Amy has a ton of "friendship" Bracelets.
For our 3 year anniversary we give you Shane Kippel aka Spinner Mason aka a face on our Mt. Rushmore of Degrassi!
Mikes Mic is a crinkle and cracking sorry. Also Manny is surprised that Oleander is a creep........we are not surprised by this.
You are about to find out what $10,000 Canadian gets you in a recording studio.....do you think it is gonna be good? Also Ellie Mails Sean some stuff.
Degrassi once again goes to the beach. But this time there is a jet ski. Also, Ricks funeral.
Our 150th episode and we couldn't have had a better episode to talk about! is this the most important Degrassi episode ever? We Discuss.
If anyone can explain this game that Rick and Toby are playing to us that would be real helpful.
2 things......Ellies Mom sets their house on fire. Also, she slaps Sean......also its kind of bad.
how many college parties is too many college parties? Who is the girl that Paige slams into the wall? Oh the questions?!
Do you trust Spinner? What's the deal with JT's commercial? Do you think that dog was nice?
Ricks Internet is dropping, Mike gets a "visitor" and Hannah is fabulous. The kids have a battle of the bands. Craig is an idiot.
Did Paige getting Terri Drunk at the dance butterfly effect her into a coma? Did Rick break his toe on a cinder block? Oh the questions!
Craig and Manny. Craig thinks Manny needs milk. Also Yes we screwed up "Towerz" name. SORRY YALL!
Every female character in Degrassi is sick.....but Manny is down with a different sickness :)
Ashley and Craig are hot and heavy. But is Ashley ready for him to stick it in? But the real star of this episode is the return of Wheels
The newest bully has been established and his name is Jay. Will Jay and crew of hooligans be able to recruit Sean into their legion of doom? What about JT? Will his wet dreams interfere with his new found popularity?
Marco + Elle or is it Marco + Dylan? I think we all know the answer. Plus snake is sick, but still kicks ass on the game console.
Has Emma gone too far? Well... of course she has, but will it cause Spike to lose the baby?
Does Shane like to knit? Is liz a good midwife? Join us and let's all find out together.
Our queen is pregnant!!
We welcome back the twins and Liz.
Emma wants to find her real dad and you guessed it!! Chaos ensues.
Good news? Craigs Dad is gone! Bad news? Well... Last dance of the season, huge rippable poster, and a few excellent tans.
Woah !!! Craig's dad is back and he's all reformed and ready to be the best daddy ever!!! Psych!!! He still sucks!!!!
Dean is back and Paige is not having it!! Mascot fight + Spinner + is Marco really gay? + Ellie + flashbacks +Bjork look alike. ENJOY!!
food fight + GMO + mp3 player + stolen goods + rich parents + suspension + lunch lady + spaghetti
Ashley and Jimmy are back in love, but Jimmy wants preppy Ash, not goth Ash!!! + Condoms + sex with Kendra + acting skills + candles + JT glows in the dark
This is a weird one with really two crappy b plots. Girls floor hockey, paige is dying, terri has cornrows again, Jeremiah motors, Napoleon, mutiny, and that damn Ouija board is back.
Sean + Emma + sushi + wine + tequila? + Jimmy's party + goth Ashley = one helluva episode!!
Marco!!
Polo!!
Marco!!
Polo!!
Googling gay, Dr sally, third base, sweaty bods, homophobes, smothering Kendra, Sean + Jimmy bff's?, holding hands, hand jobs and so much more!!!
Part 2 of white wedding brings us the happy ending we were hoping for. Snake, spike, pajamas, stripper, Emma, Sean, open mouth kiss, stilettos, canadian rock music, bachelor party, double booked churches and so much more.
Spike, Snake, Caitlin, Joey, Lucy are all back for our queens wedding!!! But will pregnancy, bad perms, miami vice, and sugar boucher derail everything?
Yah mon!!! Hazel is so offensive even Paige is taken aback. Intl day, jerk chicken, rastafari, terrorist, somalia, and sewing! So much sewing !!!!
EP 107 "Take My Breath Away" Manny likes Craig, Ellie likes Marco. But Hazel is Ellie? And Craig doesn't like Manny? But Craig says he likes Manny. It's all so confusing in the world of Degrassi.
So in a very believable plot......Toby tries out for the wrestling. Also we learn about More GRRRRRRRl.
We conclude shout pt 2. PMS reunion, pantene, liberty + JT?, INXS, and Paige sings!!! Boy does she sing!!!!
We jump into shout pt 1 where we navigate the uncomfortable subject of rape. In this case Paige and the asshole is a guy named Dean. We hate Dean!! Also, a terrible B plot that we won't even mention cause it's so horrible.
Ep 103 Anika Pyle joins us for "drive". Joey Jeremiah trusts Craig to stay home alone, but Craig blows it. Emo Ashley and Ellie are now homies. We talk piercings, kid elrick, Marco and so much more.
Jeff Rosenstock joins us for "Weird Science" Spike and Snake are in love and Emma responds "Will you pass the kung pao Mr. Simpson". Science fair, boobs, favoritism, Spinner is a lover not a fighter, plus boners, and more boners,
The one and only Margaret Cho joins us to discuss "Karma Chameleon". We talk Celebrity Wife Swap, Family Feud, Masked Singer., Tina Fey and yes.... of course we talk Degrassi!!!! Ashley apologizes for her Ecstacy laden meltdown of last year, but messes it all up again. Toby gets his one and only love interest in Kendra Mason...AKA Spinner Mason's sister! Uh oh!! Join us for the fun fun!!
EP 100!! To celebrate Ep 100 we bring in Jake Goldsbie who played Toby Isaacs on Seasons 1-7 of Degrassi the Next Generation. We do our best to get Jake to disclose on set romances, crushes, real life assholes, and how much money he made. We also try to convince him to let us go to his wedding in 2021 and how much Amanda Stepto rules! ENJOY!!
Alkaline Trio's Dan Andriano and jr high daughter Sophie Moon join us on "girls just wanna have fun" Spike + Snake = angry Emma = Craig + Manny = sad/angry Emma = michael jackson meets molly ringwald meets madonna meets Cyndi Lauper meets Tina Turner. Enjoy!!
Craig loves British Columbia, his sister, soft serve and dinosaur bites. JT + paige? Find out!
Joey is back, manny and emma think new kid Craig is a hunk, but his dad thinks hes a punk just like his dead mom who picked a used car salesman over a surgeon!!!!
Stacey Dee from Bad Cop Bad Cop joins us for "under pressure" Sean has anger issues and Spinner wants the flu. Download audio here: http://www.iminlovewithagirlnamedspike.libsyn.com Support us by buying a SPIKE shirt here: https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/650612-spike-t-shirt
Our dearest friend Laura Stevenson joins to talk dirt on the "Oracle" Download audio here: http://www.iminlovewithagirlnamedspike.libsyn.com Buy a SPIKE shirt here: https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/650612-spike-t-shirt
Ep 92 "Friday Night" Jordan Hudkins from Rozwell Kid joins us for a wild ride down crimped hair, turtlenecks, more hair nets, eggs in a bucket, crying esl teachers, and so much more.
EP 91 with Allie Hanlon from Peach Kelli Pop. "Rumours and Reputations" Liberty has dyscalulia, but Emma thinks Mr. Armstrong is doing naughty stuff. Spinner loves the lunch lady, a game of telephone, earwigs, and Mike tries to get ALLIE to take trash about joyce manor. Download audio here: http://www.iminlovewithagirlnamedspike.libsyn.com Buy a SPIKE shirt here: https://asianmanrecords.limitedrun.com/products/650612-spike-t-shirt
EP 90 with Jeremy Hunter from SKATUNE NETWORK. We discuss "coming of age." Jimmy loves hanging with Ashley's family, Ashley wants space, Emma has her period, Emma wears a white skirt, Emma wears XX gym shorts, Jimmy orders pizza, Ashley is a diva, and Paige is an icon once again.
EP 89 "Secrets and Lies" Special guest Jen Razavi from the BOMBPOPS joins us for a deep look into Ashley's eyebrows. Hannah is gleeful over the gayness of Ashley's dad. JT pretends he's gay, chocolate milk, Liberty is smart, and so much more. ENJOY!
EP 88 with special guest Deanna Belos from Sincere Engineer. We discuss "Basketball Diaries". Jimmy takes Spinners RITALIN and thinks he's Lebron James, Liberty thinks she's as good as Ashley, Spinner moons the crowd, Ashley comforts Liberty, Paige is... PAIGE!
Sean Bonnette from AJJ joins us for "the mating game". Toby fantasizes about Emma, Ashley is insecure, Emma likes Sean, Jimmy buys condoms, Ms Kwan likes drama, Paige is ruthless. Enjoy!!
Brendan Kelly joins us to talk about body shaming, internet porn, and cool kids on motorcycles
We talk with our buddy Chris Farren about the 2nd Episode of Degrassi The Next Generation.
Our first crack at Degrassi the Next Generation.......RIck is going into this basically blind.
Our friend Chris Candy (a real life Canadian) joins us to talk about the series finale. Does Chris know anything about Degrassi? answer not really.....but we have a blast!
We Talk with our best bud Reuben from Degrassi CSI about the episode Three's a Crows AKA Alex's power episode.
Hey everyone I (Rick) am in Australia and I have no clue what day it is......I think this is going up early? bonus if so!
We interview Darrin Brown. We talk about his time on Degrassi also about his massive career as an Assistant Director.
Ricks on tour doing the podcast from the van in san Fransisco surrounded by smashed cars. also Neve Campbells brother is in this episode.
Which is better? This Episode about caffeine pills or, the Saved By the Bell Episode? Answer..........within
Stacie Mistysyn, aka Caitlin Ryan, aka Lisa Canard, aka TEAM CAITLIN, aka Degrassi Talks theme song vocal star, aka Kevin Smith crush, aka Amanda Stepto BFF.... YES!! We got to talk with Stacie Mistysyn and it was AWESOME!!
Caitlyn + Arthur = one of our favorite episodes. Unfortunately for Arthur this dream becomes a nightmare as Caitlyn likes goth man Claude. What else happens? Who cares! We just want more dream sequences of Arthur and Caitlyn
Michelle learns about divorce, racism, laundry, and Kraft dinner. Wheels learns about tight buns.
Erika is pregnant, Erika lies to Heather, Erika stares longingly at Emma, Erika is great at stimulating class discussions, Erika enjoys protesters, Erika tells Heather the truth, Erika cries, Erika gets an abortion, and oh yeah ....Joey enjoys initiation
The kids are in high school! Pregnancy tests, all purpose flour, berets, initiation, peanut butter, and so much more!!!!!!
Our obsession with the character Wai Lee comes full circle as we interview actor Ken Hung about his time on degrassi.
Harry Truman, Doris Day, Red China, Johnnie Ray
South Pacific, Walter Winchell, Joe DiMaggio Joe McCarthy, Richard Nixon, Studebaker, television
North Korea, South Korea, Marilyn Monroe Rosenbergs, H-bomb, Sugar Ray, Panmunjom
Brando, "The King and I" and "The Catcher in the Rye" Eisenhower, vaccine, England's got a new queen
Marciano, Liberace, Santayana goodbye We didn't start the fire It was always burning
Since the world's been turning
We didn't start the fire
No we didn't light it
But we tried to fight it
How many bags of chips are too many bags of chips? is a 48 pack of soda enough for a teen party? Is Lucys mom Carmen San Diego?
Hot Takes all around.
We talk with our friend Kati from @Broomheadz at length about Carol and Mr. K's "relationship"
The degrassi multiverse is finally happening!!! Shane takes lsd, a kind soul offers wheels a ride, spike and liz are stoked to see Gourmet Scum, Tim lectures Luke and Shane, t-shirt sales are plentiful. Listen, comment, and enjoy!
We are bonkers. Due to some vacation plans and scheduling snafus. Hannah ends up doing this episode from a city bus. Learn about what Kathleens Mom drinks, what happens if you eat licorice instead of liver, and the benefits of power walking.
Candlepin bowling is a variation of bowling that is played primarily in the Canadian Maritime provinces and the New England states of the United States.
Also, slight Stranger Things Spoiler Between 12:00-15:00. you have been warned!
Bart and Scooter learn about sea monkey scams. Caitlyn learns about animal testing scams. Joey Learns about talking sex with Sally scams.
Lucy is a big girl!!! But is She? Paul sucks, clutch sucks, LD is pissed, the twins are a little pissed, snake kind of sucks. And again Joey is the kind one. Plus 3 bags of chips for lunch!!!!
Only the closest friends of wheels attend his parents funeral. Cassette tapes are thrown, snake shows his true colors, Joey is the voice of reason, and grandma is an acting machine!!!
Episode 1 season 3 is here. Wheels wheels wheels! Poor wheels. Lots of heavy stuff happening. Get ready, set, and go!
Goodbye dear Stephanie Kaye, good by degrassi Rick, goodbye Wai Lee, goodbye Voula from the opening credits.
Mr Colby is back and he's better than ever. With a slew of new neck massage techniques, some new Cosby style sweaters, and Jason Vorhees stalking tactics Mr. Colby shows why he's been nicknamed Mr Awesome!
Special guest Katie from degrassi back to class podcast joins us to talk boys briefs, joey and his driving skills, spike and her love for the PTA, degrassi palooza, Toronto geography, and more!!!
Beyond excited to present our interview with Rebecca Haines Saah. AKA Kathleen Mead, aka Melanie's bff, aka daughter of the world's most responsible mom, aka girlfriend of the most gentle boyfriend, aka hater or all, aka trivia genius, aka real life cannabis activist, aka the best !!!
Caitlyn is the new Woodward and Bernstein. Caitlyn joins yick in detention. Spike likes to read in the bathroom. Joey and LD love each other. We find out who does the voice of principal Lawrence.
The End is near for Stephanie Kaye!! Our fearless class president dreams of bridges, a new stepdad, and Arthur's new dog. Slutty clothing has been replaced by 90s grunge wear of excessive baggy clothing. Enjoy!
Yay!! We got to interview Cathy Keenan aka Liz O'Rourke aka punk rocker aka Chelsea haircut aka hater of Erika aka bff of SPIKE aka real life yoga/Chinese medicine/acupuncturist/movement expert. Please listen to our talk with one of our favorite characters.
Wonder twins power activate! Form of a slut! Form of a prude! Mono guy drives in reverse, zit remedy is back, Steph is close to breaking, Alexa makes Simon jealous, and tonsillitis ain't so bad in the end.
Kathleen has a vcr. Kathleens mom likes to hang out. Kathleens mom likes to party solo. Kathleen forgets her sweater. Scooter likes to smoke. Who the heck is Max? Caitlyn is getting on our nerves. Nancy speaks. Rick is still relevant.
Cheese puffs cheese puffs cheese puffs. Scooter is the real bully in this episode as he keeps dangling those cheese puffs in our faces. Dwayne has two friends that never show up again. Stephanie still loves Simon and yick knows karate. All this and more on the I'M IN LOVE WITH A GIRL NAMED SPIKE PODCAST
Melanie somehow sucks more than Kathleen. Yick gets his heart ripped out. Snake likes young girls. Spikes mom likes Bailey's on ice and shanes parents are still old.
The most awesome substitute teacher comes to degrassi and makes everyone so very happy. Meanwhile wheels updates his look to super stud.
WE SCREWED UP THE AUDIO ON THIS ONE SORRY!!!!!
Spike gets angry. Shane likes playing catch. Alexa somehow fits in Stephanie Kaye's clothes. Simon is dreamy. Lucy throws the party of the century!!!
Stephanie still loves wheels. Stephanie gives wheels death look. Stephanie makes Joey sports editor. Stephanie cries in bathroom. Stephanie walks home with Arthur. Stephanie Stephanie Stephanie.
Wheels meets his real dad and guess What? Awkward!!! We talk wheels, gush over our spike talk, the zit remedy, and probably more obsession over extras Nancy and Wai Lee.
The Rolls Royce of degrassi episodes! We discuss Spike, more Spike, a little Shane, some Yick, a touch of Arthur and Melanie, but mostly spike cause she's the best ever. and drum roll please..............this episode features our heroine in our first ever interview(starts at 28min mark). Yes, Amanda Stepto joins us as mike park makes her feel at ease with softball questions.
Rick shows us smoking is cool, Yick is jealous of astronauts, Arthur likes crazy glue, and did we mention Rick likes to smoke?
We learn what a "stereotype" is, the dangers of "drugs", and if f is really for pharmacy.