Almost 107
by 106.9 The X journalists
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Why Does Owning Physical Media Matter?
Why Does Owning Physical Media Matter?
About this podcast
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
Episodes
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- Why Does Owning Physical Media Matter? · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 29With Sony annoucing that phisical game production for the playstation console will end starting January 2028, many people are questioning the importance of Owning phisical media…
- What You Didn't Know About AI · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 31With the recent generative AI epidemic, this episode will be diving into the world of artificial intelligence that you didn't know about. We hear from two different sides of AI…
- The London Majors have a record-breaking season in the new Canadian Baseball League · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 30The podcast focuses on the 2026 London Majors and their amazing season in the new transformed Canadian Baseball League. Joining this podcast are Roop Chanderdat, the co-owner and…
- Gridlocked: Inside London's Traffic and Construction · 16 min · Season 12 Episode 28In this episode, we take an inside look at London’s traffic and construction congestion. Our special guest is Lois Ward, candidate for London City Council in Ward 10, who joins…
- Shouldn't People be Happy about Graduation? · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 26I’m graduating soon, and honestly… it kind of sucks. My name is Joshua Chen, I'm a second year journalism student at Fanshawe college and for the past couple of weeks I've been…
- London car culture · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 27A podcast exploring London, Ontario’s car culture, featuring local enthusiasts Terry Johnson and John Stenabaugh, who share how cars bring together identity, community and…
- Bring Back Third Spaces · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 24In this episode of Almost 107, host Naomi uncovers the history behind third spaces, why they’re so important to community members, and maintaining human connection at a time of…
- Exploring animal rehabilitation with Salthaven · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 25In this episode of almost 107, we’ll be going to Salthaven, an animal rehabilitation center based in mount brydges. Here we’ll learn about what goes into owning a rehabilitation…
- The Politics of Feminism and Fibre Arts · 16 min · Season 12 Episode 23This episode of Almost 107, hosted by Margaret Laver, examines how fibre arts such as knitting, crochet, and sewing are often undervalued as art forms. It explores how these…
- My Chemical Romance’s The Black Parade Still Marches (Feat. Alan Cross) · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 21In this episode, Margaret Laver explores the legacy of The Black Parade, the 2006 album by My Chemical Romance. The episode looks at the album’s concept, its theatrical…
- How are live service games affecting the gaming industry? · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 22XFMs Jayden Davis and Josh Chen sit down with Video Game Theory professor Robert Muhlbrock and Video Game Design student Graeme Miller. We discuss the affect live service games…
- Art is Invaluable, Yet Students Are Paying the Price · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 20In this episode of Almost 107, host Naomi and co-host Logan will dive into why art education is important, at a time when art programs are being cut and art students are facing…
- The Roots Under the Forest City · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 19This podcast highlights lesser-known stories in London, Ontario’s history. In this episode, we explore London’s origins, the story of the city’s first Black chapel, and the…
- More than a zoo: Inside Reptilia London and the rise of reptile ownership · 17 min · Season 12 Episode 17There recent studies showing an increase in reptile ownership in Canada, mainly with Generation Z. Hosts Evan Frederiksen, James Burnard and Michell Corrigan will talk with…
- Fuller House: The New Political Parties in Canada · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 18Canada is coming off a year with high election activity. We saw the Liberals win a fourth straight mandate in a snap election, and provincial elections in Ontario, Newfoundland…
- To Risk Nothing Is To Risk Everything · 16 min · Season 12 Episode 16This 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…
- Voices You Can Feel: The Magic of Play-by-Play in Sports · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 13Play-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…
- What happens after you start living alone? · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 14Join 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…
- What happens after you start living alone? · 18 min · Season 12 Episode 11Join 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…
- The psychology of why people like certain music genres · 20 min · Season 12 Episode 8Music 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…
