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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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00:21:25

Music, art and traditions shine at London cultural...

Almost 107 ·

2025/03/09

Discover the vibrant side of London's cultural scene in our latest podcast episode. We explore Simple Reflections for Artists, a non-profit With London now recognized as Canada’s first UNESCO City of Music, the organization has brought together over 100 artists from more than 20 cultures to showcase their work at live events and exhibitions.Join us as creatives share their journeys and passion for art and music. Hear from artists like Diego Tamayo, Melany Castro, Dave Pearson, and Harley Salamanca,

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00:17:40

How to battle stress surrounding milestones

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2025/03/09

Completing life milestones, like marriage, seems more like a competition. Public Speaker and Executive Coach, Allison Graham discusses the stress surrounding milestones with Georgia Newman, and gives tips and tricks on how to change your mindset from trying to match peers and focus more and how to best live your life for you.

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00:17:52

Building for the Future: Canada's Fastest Growing City

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2025/03/09

On this episode of Almost 107, Will Bruce sits down for an interview with Ben Durham, an urbanist, content creator and local activist who lives in London, Ontario. The interview focuses on Ben's experiences with cycling and transit in London, and his views on the city's current and future transportation plans. Ben argues that London has the potential to be a more bike-friendly and transit-oriented city, but that it has fallen behind other cities in Canada and North America in implementing these

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00:14:00

Academic Integrity and Ai

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2025/03/02

Academic integrity is serious in Canada, but not everywhere. This Episode explores cultural differences, real student experiences, and AI’s impact on honesty in academics.

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00:19:16

The Soundtrack of our lives

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2025/03/02

In this episode hosted by Dan McCracken, we talk to Ryan Valdron, former host of Classic Rock 98.1 on the Blair & RV show. We talk about how much music can shape your life and who may have been the biggest influence on what you listened to growing up. What was the first song/album you fell in love with when you were a kid? Have you ever thought about how much your taste in music has changed throughout your life?

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00:15:04

The Weight Your Vote Carries

Almost 107 ·

2025/02/23

This episode is best viewed in video form. In this episode of Almost 107, host Briar Wilson speaks with S Fraser about the recent political landscape and its effect on minorities. The episode highlights the impact one vote has on the individual lives of people across the world. It encourages viewers to consider their vote wisely, educate themselves and search for empathy before filling out a ballot.

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00:14:31

Ukraine's War : The ongoing struggle for freedom.

Almost 107 ·

2025/02/23

In this episode of Xfm News, host Jagmeet speaks with Dr. Roman Kozak, a dedicated member of London, Ontario's Ukrainian community. They discuss the ongoing war in Ukraine and its impact on local communities, highlighting how Ukrainians in London have come together to provide vital support for their homeland.Dr. Kozak shares inspiring stories of resilience from those in Ukraine and offers insights on how listeners can get involved through fundraising, advocacy, and moral support. Tune in to

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00:17:44

Finding singularity in an age of technology

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2025/02/16

When is the last time you put down your phone for a few hours, and took on a challenge by yourself? In this episode of Almost 107 Maya Miterani dives into our technological addiction and talk to Javier Gomez, the founder of a community focused on creating socializing opportunity's without the distraction of technology.

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00:11:24

Soccer; The Fastest Growing Sport In Canada

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2025/02/16

On this episode of the almost 107 podcast we look at the progression of soccer here in Canada. What it looked like for many years, what's changed, and what we can expect from the future. This episode also focuses on the talented youths of today, and what we can expect to see in the future. We talk to Joe Ostojic who is the president of London Dinamo Football club here in London and St. Thomas as well as Ali Aboudi who has coached and played soccer here in Canada for multiple years.

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00:17:14

Gambling in the Past

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2025/02/16

In a previous episode of Almost 107, Mayan Correia spoke with a Fanshawe student who made gambling apart of his lifestyle. This episode, Mayan Correia sits down with an experienced addiction counselor to talk about the growing impact of sports betting and gambling, and what the effects and long term effects could possibly be. Tune in for an eye-opening discussion that could change the way you see gambling.

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00:16:06

Punjabis Around the World

Almost 107 ·

2025/02/09

In this Episode Gursimran Singh talks about how Punjabis living in different countries keep their culture alive. Through stories and interviews, this episode shares how they celebrate traditions, stay connected to their roots, and succeed in new places.

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00:18:35

Life After Hockey: Danny Syvret's Journey

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2025/02/09

In this episode hosted by Dan McCracken, we talk to former NHL player Danny Syvret about his career playing hockey. Danny played for the London Knights, Team Canada at the World Juniors in 2005, the Edmonton Oilers, Philadelphia Flyers, and Anaheim Ducks. Danny tells us about the end of his hockey career, and how he was able to transition back to life back home in London with his family.

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00:17:19

Til' Death Due Us Part

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2025/02/02

String theory is a theoretical framework that describes how strings generate through space and interact with one another - this theory can be applied to people. The idea is that your soulmate is always present in your life’s path, even when you haven’t met them. On this episode of Almost 107, I’ll be interviewing my Pake and Beppe (Grandpa and Grandma) about the connections that ultimately led to their ending up together.

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00:13:55

Getting The Gig

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2025/02/02

It can be tough as Gen Z enters the adult world and tries their hand at adult things. Getting a job is tough, applying is draining, and the job economy is dry. So, in this episode of almost 107, we did the hard part for you. Going right to the source and finding out from employers what exactly they're looking for. How to make your resume a right swipe, nail your job interview, and be a standout candidate for your dream job. So come along as we sit down with Rebecca Summerfield, a career service

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00:20:47

The Transformative Power of Artificial Intelligence

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2025/02/02

The AI Revolution – Shaping the Future with Akshay Williams Imagine a world where cars drive themselves, doctors diagnose diseases with pinpoint accuracy before symptoms appear, and technology anticipates our needs before we even express them. That world isn’t science fiction—it’s happening right now, thanks to artificial intelligence. In this episode, we dive deep into the AI revolution with expert Akshay Williams, who unpacks how this game-changing technology is reshaping industries, work,

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00:18:34

Betting on the Future

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2025/01/26

Being a young adult means many different doors opening. Some of those doors include gambling. In this episode, we dive into the trend of gambling with young adults and how it might affect their lives. To get a better understanding, I sat down with Fanshawe College student Britain Marshall, who talks about how Gambling has become apart of his life and the many things that have impacted his journey in post-secondary both good...and bad.

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00:16:01

The ever Changing World of Comedy

Almost 107 ·

2025/01/26

On this episode of the Almost 107 podcast. We are gonna take a deep dive into the world of comedy. what's new, what's changed and most importantly what makes it so special. I Talk with former comedian and current Screen writer George Vanderlaan and Current Comedian Michael Harrison to learn more about the world of comedy. Micheal has all of his bits and comedy gags on twitter @Michaelharrisoncomedian.

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00:16:41

Have dating apps killed organic love?

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2025/01/26

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00:17:50

Crossroads of Culture

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/15

This podcast honors the shared culture of Indian and Pakistani Punjabis, showcasing their traditions, values, and unity through food, art, and community. A celebration of Punjab’s spirit that rises above borders.

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00:18:56

App-solutely complicated: takes on dating apps

Almost 107 ·

2024/12/15

Dating apps have changed the game, but are they a blessing or a curse? In this episode, App- solutely complicated: takes on dating apps, we explore the messy, thrilling, and sometimes cringe-worthy realities of swiping for love. From the horror stories to advice. We take a look on how these platforms impact our connections and expectations. Tune in as we take a look at the pros, cons, and everything in the digital age.

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