Almost 107

Almost 107

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Almost 107 episodes

  • The harmful normalization of online gambling
    In August of 2021, Canada legalized single event sports betting. Nobody knew at the time, but the craze that was coming would be one of the biggest addictions the world has ever seen. Gambling is recreational, not a way of life, and some younger folks may have had to learn that the hard way.
    Join host Ede Brecevic alongside Thames Valley CMHA addictions counselor April Laithwaite as they discuss the dangers of online gambling, and how it's becoming harmful to today's youth.
    16 min
  • The pride of being a Blue Jays fan
    With ongoing political tension between Canada and the United States, sports fans are feeling more prideful than ever. Fans of Canadian teams such as the Blue Jays are choosing to cheer for Canada. Join host Jacob Weirmier as he talks with Blue Jays fans and Ian Hunter, a reporter from Blue Jays nation.
    14 min
  • Balancing study and work as an International student
    In this episode of Almost 107, host Parasdeep Singh talks about how international students handle both study and work in Canada. Jashan, a Fanshawe graduate, shares how he struggled at first with time, money, and missing home, but learned to plan better and stay strong. Mohit from Phantom Ltd helps students find fair part-time jobs and gives advice on managing work and studies. The episode shows that life as a student isn’t easy, but with good planning, rest, and support, it’s possible to do well.
    15 min
  • Northern Gridiron: the future of Canadian Football Prospects

    With Canadian Football Prospects getting more and more recognition in recent years what does the future of prospects look like? Will we see more Canadian prospects or is it just a trend for now. Join host Noah Paradis and he talks with Wilfred Laurier University’s Football head coach Michael Faulds about how he helps develop these future Canadian prospects and what he looks for in a successful player.

    17 min
  • Transathletes in competitive sport
    In this episode, we’re joined by Dr. Travers from Simon Fraser University to talk about trans athletes and the broader conversation around fairness in sport. We explore how factors like money, genetics, and access to training shape competition—often more than gender identity. Dr. Travers also helps unpack recent policies targeting trans athletes and what they mean for the future of inclusive sport.
    19 min
  • Superheroes on the screen

    We talk with Brahm Wiseman, the owner of Heroes cards and comics in downtown London, and Ben Pegelo a movie theatre worker, comic book movie fan, and content creator about the history and impact comic book movies have had on society today. We talk classic comic book movies, the current state of Marvel and DC, and see if audiences for comic book have really died down in recent years, and why.

    18 min
  • Men Under Fire
    Are young men really that lonely? Are we failing young men as a society? Today we explore the male loneliness epidemic with Anova's manager of education and prevention, Allison Preyde.
    18 min
  • DEI SHOULD DIE?
    In this episode, we dive into the current challenges facing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, with special guest Fanshawe Director of EDI, Joseph Pazzano. Together, we explore why DEI matters now more than ever, dispelling the myth that equity comes at the cost of excellence. Joseph shares insights on how DEI drives innovation, fairness, and stronger communities.
    17 min
  • All about the K-pop
    Have you ever been to a concert? How about K-pop performances? Do you know about the K-pop Demon Hunters that are gaining popularity around the world?
    "K-pop Demon Hunters" streaming on Netflix has become very popular worldwide, and the enthusiasm for K-pop doesn't cool down even in Canada.
    In this episode of the Almost 107, we dive into the secret to K-pop's success, problems and everything.
    We hear from two experts, Popular Music Professor Dr. Ryan Bruce and Korean Culture educational developer Jannelle Yoon to talk about the K-pop. Going in depth the K-pop, why are so many people crazy about K-pop, what is the problem with K-pop, as well as discussing how K-pop is affecting people in Canada.
    20 min
  • From Casual Coffee Drinker to Coffee Expert
    Do you want to step up your coffee game? In this episode, two London-based coffee professionals share their insights on how casual drinkers can enhance their at-home experience. Joel McMillan, owner of Hasbeans Coffee, explains the importance of origins, freshness and how to avoid common mistakes. Andres, a barista at Locomotive Espresso, discusses what gear works best and why even diner drip coffee still has its place. Together, Joel and Andres reveal the true meaning of coffee quality.
    17 min

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