Almost 107

This episode explores the many forms risk can take shape in people's lives---from internal shifts that push one towards reinvention, to the vulnerability of romance, to trusting the unknown. Hosts Melissa Ghanoum and Lexi Saldana guide listeners through the intimate stories of newcomer Karsten Rigel Talamor and life coach Jen Slay, revealing the change, fear, and courage that emerge when people choose to take a leap of faith.

Play-by-play announcing is one of the most influential parts of sport. A sports environment is one of the most exciting atmospheres you can attend. Nothing tops the lively crowd, and the non-stop action. When those big moments happen, a broadcaster's passion and emotion transcends just the stadium. Even if you're not at the game, the announcer will make sure you feel that moment, no matter where you are. Join hosts Ede Brecevic and Jacob Weirmier as they talk to two notable names in Southwestern Ontario's broadcasting world, and break down what play-by-play adds to a broadcast.

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, 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.

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.

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.

People don’t really know why or when people started to dance, some theories suggest that it could have been one of the first ways humans communicated with each other, or it could have started as a celebration ritual. We’ll never know why we started dancing in the first place but we can ask why people continue to dance! Joshua Chen sat down with Michelle Corredor, a dancer for BRDRless studios to talk about cultural dancing, competitive dancing, and why dancing is important to her.