Almost 107

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 the value of keeping art creation within our post-secondary schools.

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 locations across the city and spoke with local historians and experts.

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 seems more and more crowded by the day. Do these parties have any chance of succeeding on a national level, or will they be lost to time? Join hosts Ede Brecevic and Jacob Weirmier as they speak to experts, and uncover whether Canada’s fringe parties can hang with the powerhouses.

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 and what Reptilia does for the reptile community.

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 choose to take a leap of faith.

FSU presidential candidate Harsh Rana shares his journey as an international student and explains how rising costs, job struggles, and mental health challenges pushed him to run for Fanshawe Student Union President. He discusses his plans to make student life more affordable and ensure student voices are heard across campus.

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 episode is for you.

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 you are.

Join hosts Ede Brecevic and Jacob Weirmier as they talk to two notable names in Southwestern Ontario's broadcasting world, and break down what play-by-play adds to a broadcast.

Has music controversy changed over the years? Explore the journey from Igor Stravinsky to Tupac, all the controversy in between and much more explained on this episode of Almost 107.