Almost 107

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.

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” relate to music, and how age influences musical preferences beyond the age of music someone listens. Joining the conversation is Bruce Ferwerda, a professor from Jönköping University who has done research on music preference, and Arkade, a DJ who will share their perspective as someone who creates the medium people listen to.

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.

In this episode of Almost 107, Parasdeep Singh talks with Daniel, Vice President of the Black Students Club at Fanshawe College, about how the club creates a welcoming space for all students. From social events to career and study support, the episode highlights connection, culture, and inclusion plus tips on handling discrimination and finding your place on campus. Follow the club on Instagram at Black Students Club Fanshawe to get involved.

Hosts Emily Kim and Finn Dermo explore how different foods reach overseas markets. Food scientist Karen Cardona speaks to how businesses develop a food product. Professor Garrett Gaudet explains how he teaches budding entrepreneurs to grow a respected brand.

The popularity of the Crave show, Heated Rivalry, is inescapable these days. With the show's influence hitting rinks and arenas in Canada and the US, the NHL is embracing new hockey fans from the show, having multiple different teams making posts referencing scenes from Heated Rivalry. Almost 107 host, Laura Carlit explores the realities of merchandising queerness to sell tickets, and what more could be done to make hockey, as a sport, more inclusive and welcoming for new fans, and potential players.

In this episode, hosts Logan Libiec, Noah Paradis and producer Hayden King explore the impacts of mental health on student athletes. They speak with a college basketball player and award winning sports broadcaster to learn about their experiences and the changes they feel are needed to change the stigma.

For nearly 50 years, 106.9 The X has been a hands-on training ground for Fanshawe College students in broadcasting and journalism. As the station enters its final academic term, this episode looks inside the final months of 106.9 and examines why it is coming to an end, the role it played in student training, and what the future may hold for broadcast learning at Fanshawe. Featuring interviews with Fanshawe College dean Mary Harrison, current student Emily Slachter, and former student Alessio Donnini, now a reporter with CBC London, the episode explores the impact of a campus radio station that helped prepare generations of students for careers in media.

In this episode, hosts Emily Kim and Hayden King explore the theatre industry in London, Ont., speaking to the executive director of The Grand Theatre and the director of culture and entertainment tourism at Tourism London to get their insight.

This episode of ALMOST 107 covers skateboarding culture and how it encourages self-expression. Hosts Laura Carlit and Finn Dermo explore a club for LGBTQ+ people and women to try out the sport. Co-founder BoWaine Ma discusses the impact of Siren Section Skate and Surf. London Skateboarding Cooperative’s Jimmy Travis also chimes in to talk about skateboard infrastructure.