Almost 107

Londoner's are all too familiar with how much construction is occurring in London, but how are businesses affected by it? Ben Andrews talks too two seperate businesses on Wellington Road to see how the construction on that street has been impacted their businesses success.

Artificial intelligence is changing the way students learn, educators teach and classrooms operate. In this episode of ALMOST 107, we explore how AI is affecting education, including its benefits, challenges and potential impact on the future of learning. Featuring Jeff Miles, associate dean of the school of arts and language at Fanshawe College, Jada Kaasti, a student at London Christian High sch...

Kelly Nicol and her girlfriend Fae rewatch the 1993 classic "Jurassic Park" to discover if it's a cinematic masterpiece, or a fossil to be left in the past.

As the cost of living continues to rise, eye care is something that more and more people across Ontario are growing concerned about how they can afford eye care. While insurance and benefits often help with the price of a pair of glasses and other eye care needs, they aren't always enough for some. XFM News spoke to people in and around Fanshawe College to learn how concerned they were about being...

With Sony annoucing that phisical game production for the playstation console will end starting January 2028, many people are questioning the importance of Owning phisical media and what it means to own what you purchase.

With the recent generative AI epidemic, this episode will be diving into the world of artificial intelligence that you didn't know about. We hear from two different sides of AI with the perspective from two professors, and the perspective from the founder and president of Haggerty Agrobotics. We learn about the development of AI, recent changes in education due to AI, how exactly AI is used in far...

Topics covered: London Majors naming history, the new Canadian Baseball League, their successful 2026 season, season statistics, players that stood, record breaking season, what makes a team successful, what coaches look for in new players. Naming history: 1:27 Interview with Roop Chanderdat, co-owner and field manager: 3:32 Interview with Evan Frederiksen, News writer/reporter: 8:24 Links: Home -...

In this episode, we take an inside look at London’s traffic and construction congestion. Our special guest is Lois Ward, candidate for London City Council in Ward 10, who joins the conversation to share her perspective on the city’s transportation challenges and what she believes needs to change.

I’m graduating soon, and honestly… it kind of sucks. My name is Joshua Chen, I'm a second year journalism student at Fanshawe college and for the past couple of weeks I've been feeling a lot of anxiety about what I’m going to do after graduation. I’m not alone in feeling this way either, posts across social media, health websites, and even medical reports are calling it “post graduation depression...

A podcast exploring London, Ontario’s car culture, featuring local enthusiasts Terry Johnson and John Stenabaugh, who share how cars bring together identity, community and creativity in the city. It also looks at how the scene has grown over time and why it continues to matter to both longtime drivers and a new generation.

In this episode of almost 107, we’ll be going to Salthaven, an animal rehabilitation center based in mount brydges. Here we’ll learn about what goes into owning a rehabilitation center and some struggles that go into it, along with meeting some cute animals along the way.

This episode of Almost 107, hosted by Margaret Laver, examines how fibre arts such as knitting, crochet, and sewing are often undervalued as art forms. It explores how these practices shifted from recognized skilled trades to work associated with the domestic sphere, and how that history continues to shape how they are perceived today, particularly in relation to gender and labour. This episode fe...

In this episode of Almost 107, host Naomi uncovers the history behind third spaces, why they’re so important to community members, and maintaining human connection at a time of social isolation. They talk to a local organization founder, Cassidy Pelacek, to learn more about running third spaces, getting people involved, and how to combat social and societal barriers that come with meeting in new e...

In this episode, Margaret Laver explores the legacy of The Black Parade, the 2006 album by My Chemical Romance. The episode looks at the album’s concept, its theatrical influences, and how it fits into the tradition of rock concept albums. Music journalist Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, joins the conversation to discuss the album’s place in rock history and its connection to...

XFMs Jayden Davis and Josh Chen sit down with Video Game Theory professor Robert Muhlbrock and Video Game Design student Graeme Miller. We discuss the affect live service games have on the industry, the players, and the ongoing trends for Online games.

In this episode of Almost 107, host Naomi and co-host Logan will dive into why art education is important, at a time when art programs are being cut and art students are facing major losses. They speak to a recent graduate of the Fanshawe College Fine Arts program, an art student in their third year, and an industry professional to learn more about how to support young artists and shed a light on...

This podcast highlights lesser-known stories in London, Ontario’s history. In this episode, we explore London’s origins, the story of the city’s first Black chapel, and the history behind Irish immigration to the area. Through these conversations, we highlight the importance of history and why these stories should continue to be shared. To bring these stories to life, we visited three different lo...

There recent studies showing an increase in reptile ownership in Canada, mainly with Generation Z. Hosts Evan Frederiksen, James Burnard and Michell Corrigan will talk with students around Fanshawe College about the interest of keeping a reptile. They also got insight with Ashley Maika from Reptilia, a reptile zoo based in Ontario. She explains the in-depth care that is required to have a reptile...

Canada is coming off a year with high election activity. We saw the Liberals win a fourth straight mandate in a snap election, and provincial elections in Ontario, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, and Nunavut. However, you may have noticed some new names on your ballot such as the People’s Party of Canada, and the Canadian Future Party. Canada is a multi-party system, but the political landscape...

This episode explores the many forms risk can take shape in people's lives---from internal shifts that push one towards reinvention, to the vulnerability of romance, to trusting the unknown. Hosts Melissa Ghanoum and Lexi Saldana guide listeners through the intimate stories of newcomer Karsten Rigel Talamor and life coach Jen Slay, revealing the change, fear, and courage that emerge when people ch...

Join host Melissa Ghanoum as she uncovers what life is really like after you move out on your own. Through honest stories from young adults experiencing independence, and insight from life coach Sabine Hildebrandt and a Funny Keynote speaker Tim Gard. This episode explores the lonely nights, personal growth, and surprising lessons that come with living alone. If you live alone or planning to, this...

Play-by-play announcing is one of the most influential parts of sport. A sports environment is one of the most exciting atmospheres you can attend. Nothing tops the lively crowd, and the non-stop action. When those big moments happen, a broadcaster's passion and emotion transcends just the stadium. Even if you're not at the game, the announcer will make sure you feel that moment, no matter where y...

Join host Melissa Ghanoum as she uncovers what life is really like after you move out on your own. Through honest stories from young adults experiencing independence, and insight from life coach Sabine Hildebrandt and a Funny Keynote speaker Tim Gard. This episode explores the lonely nights, personal growth, and surprising lessons that come with living alone. If you live alone or planning to, this...

Music is one of the biggest forms of media, and with the internet giving listeners easier access to what they love, how do people form their personal music taste in the first place? In this episode hosts Evan Frederiksen and James Burnard explore the psychology behind why people are drawn to different genres of music. The discussion also examines how people who say they “listen to everything” rela...

In this episode of Almost 107, host Lexi Saldana sits down with Chantal Ladrazo Corpuz to discuss their experiences living as a Filipino-Canadian. The episode delves into what it means to be Filipino, preserving culture while living outside the Philippines, and the sociology behind cultural integration.