The N’sider Podcast – Andrea Lewis, Fake Andrea Lewises, and TV Puking (2006)

Source: The N – The N’sider (Podcast)
Published: June 23, 2006
Promoted: June 24, 2006
Document Type: Podcast Episode (Transcript-Based Archive)
Source Link: View archived N’sider listing on The N (Wayback Machine)

A preserved episode of The N’sider, the official podcast of The N. In this June 2006 episode, hosts The-Mary and The-Seth recap recent programming before calling Andrea Lewis (Hazel Aden) to discuss her new music video, her move to Los Angeles, and her transition away from being a Degrassi: The Next Generation series regular.

The episode opens with a discussion of dramatic television tropes, including exaggerated off-screen vomiting scenes, referencing Dawn from Beyond the Break. The hosts then reflect on the Degrassi Season 5 finale and its theme of long-running couples reconnecting, including Jimmy & Ashley and Craig & Manny.

At approximately the four-minute mark, the hosts call Andrea Lewis to talk about her newly released music video for “Out of My Mind”, which had just debuted on The N’s online video platform, The Click.

During the interview, Andrea confirms that the male lead in the video is her real-life friend and model, Preston Haynes. She discusses the Motown and soul influences behind her debut album Float Away, crediting her musical upbringing and her father’s record collection as key inspirations.

Andrea explains that while she plans to continue acting, her primary focus has shifted to music. She confirms that she will not return as a series regular in Degrassi Season 6, but reassures listeners that Hazel is not “totally out of the loop,” noting plans for future guest appearances.

“It was totally like graduating and moving on with my life… but Degrassi is always where my heart will be.”

— Andrea Lewis, The N’sider (June 2006)

The conversation also touches on Andrea’s move to Los Angeles, her experience recording new material for a second album, and her discovery of multiple “fake” Andrea Lewis profiles on MySpace—some of which she personally messaged to thank fans for their support.

Archival Note: The episode was originally distributed via The-N.com and iTunes in June 2006.