Almost 107

In this episode hosted by Dan McCracken, we talk to Ryan Valdron, former host of Classic Rock 98.1 on the Blair & RV show. We talk about how much music can shape your life and who may have been the biggest influence on what you listened to growing up. What was the first song/album you fell in love with when you were a kid? Have you ever thought about how much your taste in music has changed throug...

In this episode of Xfm News, host Jagmeet speaks with Dr. Roman Kozak, a dedicated member of London, Ontario's Ukrainian community. They discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on local communities, highlighting how Ukrainians in London have come together to provide vital support for their homeland. Dr. Kozak shares inspiring stories of resilience from those in Ukraine and offers insight...

This episode is best viewed in video form. In this episode of Almost 107, host Briar Wilson speaks with S Fraser about the recent political landscape and its effect on minorities. The episode highlights the impact one vote has on the individual lives of people across the world. It encourages viewers to consider their vote wisely, educate themselves and search for empathy before filling out a ballo...

When is the last time you put down your phone for a few hours, and took on a challenge by yourself? In this episode of Almost 107 Maya Miterani dives into our technological addiction and talk to Javier Gomez, the founder of a community focused on creating socializing opportunity's without the distraction of technology.

In a previous episode of Almost 107, Mayan Correia spoke with a Fanshawe student who made gambling apart of his lifestyle. This episode, Mayan Correia sits down with an experienced addiction counselor to talk about the growing impact of sports betting and gambling, and what the effects and long term effects could possibly be. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that could change the way you see...

On this episode of the almost 107 podcast we look at the progression of soccer here in Canada. What it looked like for many years, what's changed, and what we can expect from the future. This episode also focuses on the talented youths of today, and what we can expect to see in the future. We talk to Joe Ostojic who is the president of London Dinamo Football club here in London and St. Thomas as w...

In this episode hosted by Dan McCracken, we talk to former NHL player Danny Syvret about his career playing hockey. Danny played for the London Knights, Team Canada at the World Juniors in 2005, the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Anaheim Ducks. Danny tells us about the end of his hockey career, and how he was able to transition back to life back home in London with his family.

In this Episode Gursimran Singh talks about how Punjabis living in different countries keep their culture alive. Through stories and interviews, this episode shares how they celebrate traditions, stay connected to their roots, and succeed in new places.

String theory is a theoretical framework that describes how strings generate through space and interact with one another - this theory can be applied to people. The idea is that your soulmate is always present in your life’s path, even when you haven’t met them. On this episode of Almost 107, I’ll be interviewing my Pake and Beppe (Grandpa and Grandma) about the connections that ultimately led to...

The AI Revolution – Shaping the Future with Akshay Williams Imagine a world where cars drive themselves, doctors diagnose diseases with pinpoint accuracy before symptoms appear, and technology anticipates our needs before we even express them. That world isn’t science fiction—it’s happening right now, thanks to artificial intelligence. In this episode, we dive deep into the AI revolution with expe...

It can be tough as Gen Z enters the adult world and tries their hand at adult things. Getting a job is tough, applying is draining, and the job economy is dry. So, in this episode of almost 107, we did the hard part for you. Going right to the source and finding out from employers what exactly they're looking for. How to make your resume a right swipe, nail your job interview, and be a standout ca...

Being a young adult means many different doors opening. Some of those doors include gambling. In this episode, we dive into the trend of gambling with young adults and how it might affect their lives. To get a better understanding, I sat down with Fanshawe College student Britain Marshall, who talks about how Gambling has become apart of his life and the many things that have impacted his journey...

On this episode of the Almost 107 podcast. We are gonna take a deep dive into the world of comedy. what's new, what's changed and most importantly what makes it so special. I Talk with former comedian and current Screen writer George Vanderlaan and Current Comedian Michael Harrison to learn more about the world of comedy. Micheal has all of his bits and comedy gags on twitter @Michaelharrisoncomed...

Dating apps have changed the game, but are they a blessing or a curse? In this episode, App- solutely complicated: takes on dating apps, we explore the messy, thrilling, and sometimes cringe-worthy realities of swiping for love. From the horror stories to advice. We take a look on how these platforms impact our connections and expectations. Tune in as we take a look at the pros, cons, and everythi...

This podcast honors the shared culture of Indian and Pakistani Punjabis, showcasing their traditions, values, and unity through food, art, and community. A celebration of Punjab’s spirit that rises above borders.

In this episode of Almost 107, you host, Georgia Newman, takes on the heavily debated and controversial subject of 'your body, my choice. Speaking with Anova Womens Shelter Education Manager, Allison Preyde as well as Fanshawe students to hear from all voices.

For many Canadians, the holidays are synonymous with snow-covered streets and crisp winter air. But as climate change reshapes our world, London, Ontario, faces the unsettling question: are snowy Christmas mornings becoming a thing of the past? Since 2021, Christmas in the Forest City has been snowless, but 2024 brought a change. Snow squalls on Dec. 2 and a major storm on Dec. 5-6 closed schools,...

In this episode of Almost107 Alex Lafleur speaks to Charlene Lazenby, the executive director of the unity project for homelessness relief. Alex asks questions pertaining to the homelessness crisis in London Ontario, the problems the homeless face in the winter, how people can help, what the city of London should be doing to help with homeless shelter relief and much more.

Boxing is one of the sports that’s most prone to being called scripted, fixed, rigged and a bunch of other things. However, the Sport wasn’t always like this. On this episode of Almost 107 learn about some of the biggest scandals in the sports history and why boxing got to the point where it is now. Fully understand the money side of boxing and the cheating dirty side of the sport.

Since the massacre in Southern Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, Jewish people worldwide have experienced a rise in antisemitism, and Canada is no exception. In 2023 alone, there were over 5000 reports of antisemitic incidents, according to an audit by B’nai Brith Canada. In this episode, you will hear from Rob Nagus, the Executive Director of Jewish London, and Austin Parcels, the Manager of Research and A...

In this episode hosted by Eric Dougan you will learn about the rise of medical misinformation and some insight into it as a whole. You will hear from Raywatt Deonandan, a medical expert with the University of Ottawa, to help shed some light on the topic. You will also hear the perspective of students at Fanshawe college and how they deal with misinformation.

Culture shock: From the first impression when people migrate to finding belonging in the country they settled in. In this episode, we spoke about the unexpected experiences of culture shock faced by international students, foreign workers, and refugees as they move to new countries. Join us as we talk about the excitement and uncertainty of a fresh start to the challenges of language barriers and...

In this Almost 107 Podcast, XFM Reporter Georgia Newman speaks with technology journalist Carmi Levy about the release of the new iPhone 16. They discuss the latest features, the link of new technology with social status, screen time usage, and how to protect yourself from app tracking.

In an historic US election, Americans took to the polls to choose between incumbent Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump. In a major comeback, Trump came out on top as America's new President-Elect. In this episode, XFM Reporter Jack Sutton talks to two Fanshawe College politics professors, Matt Farrell and Glen Morgan , to find out what happened in the election and what...