Almost 107

Baking which seems simple but is not. it's not only a culinary art but also a science, as it involves chemical reactions like leavening, caramelization, and a Millard browning to create delicious treats. In this episode of Almost 107 we talk to Charvi Makhija is a part time chef, also she has her own small business will share some stories, significance and challenges she experienced.

In this episode we are joined by Mary Hooydonk, a deeply knowledgeable Horticulturalist, and we analyze how climate change is effecting everything from industries like agriculture, horticulture to causing mass migration of people due to job and home loss, and more.

This episode is about Western University’s homecoming or “foco”. I will be

talking to western students about what the celebration means to them and

what they think should be done to keep things under control as FOCO is quite

LOCO. I will also speak to Sam Trosow, a London city councillor about how

the city views homecoming and what is being done on that end to keep order

at the massive party

After making it through a pandemic, local retail businesses are now having to deal with their newest challenge; Inflation. On this episode of Almost 107, host Justin Koehler is joined by local store manager Alex Drouin to talk about where Canada’s retail sector has been, where it is, and where it’s going.

Abuse and opioid addiction have unfortunately become a common path for many women and men in today's society. Our guest Brittany Baker from London, has fallen victim to it and faced abuse, homelessness and addiction for 10 years of her life. She managed to regain her normal life and overcome her addiction with the help of professionals, her persistence, and her love for art.

Through the episode, we discuss her story, the challenges she faced, the turning point in her life, as well as ways in which others who can relate, can follow in her steps.

Baker now uses her Instagram page to share and sell all of her amazing art work https://www.instagram.com/brittanytbee/

Sleep deprivation represents a global phenomenon that carves deeply in nowadays society. Sebastián Fridman (neurologist and Western University assistant professor) says this topic is being terribly underestimated and during this episode of Almost 107, we´ll analyze the consequences, importance and suggestions around this.

The Thames might just be a stinky river for you. But this might not be the case for many people being affected by the water quality and different environmental issues. Tom Cull from the Antler River Rally, and Paul Noble from the Thames River Angler's Association, will share us their thoughts on the river.

In this follow-up, XFM Reporter Ibrahim Lynn takes another look at the London Cycling community and two of its social hubs. While also talking about what progress has been made across the city’s cycling infrastructure.

Join CJ Goater has he talks to Wishyful and Mins101 casters for the Fanshawe Fuel as they discuss diversity in the esports community, and how its a fun safe space that goes beyond a place to play videogames.

Crossfit hasn't been around for that long but it's starting to get recognized more as a real sport. We dove into what it looks like to be an elite athlete in the Crossfit world. Jack Farlow competed in the junior Crossfit games and is now training to get into the CrossFit games. In this episode, we talk to Farlow and his coach Josh Woolley about what goes on behind the scenes when training for the games.