Stephen Stohn on Bringing ”Whatever it Takes” to Online Audio Media

In 2018, Trent Chancellor and producer of television’s iconic Degrassi franchise Stephen Stohn '66 released Whatever it Takes: Life Lessons from Degrassi and Elsewhere in the World of Music and Television. In the book, he tells stories from behind the scenes and of making it in the music and television world in this star-studded, rock ’n’ roll trip through a Canadian show business explosion. Stephen, who has been at the heart of the entertainment industry for over forty years, shares a lifetime of experience and unique insights into how dreams are turned into reality.

“Whatever It Takes” — both a mantra and Degrassi’s theme song — has been heard millions of times all over the world. It embodies a philosophy of struggle and self-belief leading to accomplishment, as well as the story of an exploring mind, an adventurous pursuit of experience, ringing failures, and the willingness to see things in a different way.

Recently, Stephen released Whatever it Takes as both an audiobook and a podcast with longtime creative partner, friend, and fellow Trent alumnus Christopher Ward '67. Trent Voices caught up with Stephen to talk about the evolution from print to online audio.