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Almost 107

106.9 The X journalists

Get real people. Get real matters. Get real with the "Almost 107" podcast! Nothing is off limits. Fanshawe College journalism students bring you voices and stories from London, Ontario and beyond to inform, educate and entertain. "Almost 107" is original news and views content. It"s an extension of work produced for 106.9 The X (CIXX-FM). Check out more stories on our website 1069TheX.com and follow us on X-Twitter @1069TheX

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00:09:51

Built by Our Youth

Almost 107 ·

2023/10/03

This episode is about YOU aka youth opportunities unlimited. This takes an indepth look at a small portion of the YOU organization. I am looking at the woodshop company they run. In this podcast we will talk to all three levels of people who work at the woodshop.

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00:14:01

A.I. In Music: Where Will It Lead?

Almost 107 ·

2023/10/02

In this episode of Almost 107, XFM’s Jacob Gendron looks at the use of Artificial Intelligence in music and what it means for the industry, both in the present and the future; particularly looking at the ‘Fake Drake’ song ‘Heart On My Sleeve’ and the upcoming Beatles song that will be ‘assisted’ by A.I.

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00:16:23

Art that you can eat

Almost 107 ·

2023/09/29

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.

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00:15:48

The future of humans and climate change

Almost 107 ·

2023/09/27

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.

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00:06:56

LOCO for FOCO

Almost 107 ·

2023/09/25

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

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00:16:05

The Reaction of Retail

Almost 107 ·

2023/09/22

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.

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00:18:31

Abuse and Opioid addiction. Is there a way out?

Almost 107 ·

2023/04/07

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

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00:16:46

Sleeping Troubles?

Almost 107 ·

2023/04/06

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.

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00:17:08

Thames River Health

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/31

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.

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00:18:25

The Cycling Community Part II

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/30

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.

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00:19:30

Diversity in the Esports community

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/29

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.

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00:19:30

Through the eyes of an athlete in the CrossFit world

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/24

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.

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00:17:37

London couple breaks longest habanero kiss record

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/23

Mike and Jamie Jack broke the Guinness world record for longest habanero kiss because the recent record was 3.5 minutes and they set it to 15 minutes. Mike has broken other hot pepper challenges but this is Jamie's first record.

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00:16:08

Ideal Partner

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/22

All humans are looking for an ideal partner, someone to accompany them in their adventures, who have common interests and similar humor, however, this is the only thing they need to find an ideal partner. In this episode, we talk to college students about their ideal match and the characteristics they need to find it.

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00:18:35

Life of a Masters Student

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/20

Join CJ Goater, and Drake Mosca has the discuss life as a master degree student, stress, career aspirations, and more. Drake Mosca is a masters student at Guelph University.

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00:16:38

Love Talks: He Cheated?

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/17

Sometimes love is unpredictable, but what if he cheated? You gave him all your heart and he neglected your feelings. Is breakup the only decision?

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00:18:00

Pharmacists new prescribing powers

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/16

Ontario pharmacists are granted a new power to prescribe. What are the benefits? How is this going to affect the healthcare system? Jen Belcher from the Ontario Pharmacists Association, and Fanshawe College Community Pharmacy Assistant program coordinator Lyona Lunter, will share us some insight of the new change.

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00:16:51

From working at CTV to creating 519 Sports Online

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/15

In this episode of almost 107 the podcast, we have Darren Stevenson on to talk about the company he created which is 519 sports online. Darren worked for 12 years as the sports anchor for CTV news Kitchener, but one day they shut down the sports program at CTV and he no longer had a job. He still had a passion to cover local sports and that is when he thought of creating 519 sports. In this episode, we talk about the beginning days of the company to where it is now. The host for this podcast is

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00:17:21

Ex Canada`s got talent participant story

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/12

Welcome to a new episode of Almost 107 Podcast. Today we will review the story of Karelia Costales. A Cuban singer had to overcome many setbacks to perform in one of the most renowned talent reality shows in the World. The political constraints, the scarce possibilities for personal development in Cuba, her family, her goal and more in this episode of Almost 107. Credits: Citytv and Canada´s Got Talent Show.

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00:17:27

Dating Apps: love hate relationship

Almost 107 ·

2023/03/10

Online dating applications have become one of the most popular resources to meet people and having relationships with them, but can you create a lasting relationship from a dating application? what are the risks and stigmas that they bring? in this episode we will have three points of view that will tell us about their experience with dating applications.

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