Episode 26 - Season 4: Time Stands Still (Shooting Part 1)

The Social Disease - A Degrassi Podcast

In our very first two-part episode, Jasper and Bridget do a deep dive into everything building up to the school shooting - from Emma's misguided crusade against Rick, Toby getting involved just for being a good friend, Spinner's continual descent and the cracks of his friendship with Jimmy, whether or not we forgive Alex, Mr. Raditch's poor handling of the situation, and a look into Rick's mental state leading up to his breaking point. Stay tuned for part 2 where we'll discuss the aftermath of the shooting on all the characters at Degrassi, and follow us on Twitter @DeSocialDisease and on Instagram @thesocialdisease !

0:00 - Intro

1:43 - Summary of all events leading up to and including the shooting

8:52 - Emma losing her friends and beginning her campaign against Rick

19:32 - Rick's return to Degrassi and quest for forgiveness

33:00 - Toby and Rick's friendship

44:37 - Spinner's downfall and friendship with Jimmy

54:03 - Alex's role in the shooting (and some Mr. Raditch)

1:05:30 - Rick's mental state, being an incel, and his breaking point

1:15:10 - "What if" scenarios and the immediate aftermath of the shooting

1:20:34 - Final thoughts, the shooting's impact on the show and on culture, and relevance to today