I’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 feeling a lot of anxiety about what I’m going to do after graduation. I’m not alone in feeling this way either, posts across social media, health websites, and even medical reports are calling it “post graduation depression”. But is it real? Is life outside of school really that bad? In this podcast I spoke to JC Simpauco about what life is like after graduating and how the people you meet along the way might shape who you are as a person.

A podcast exploring London, Ontario’s car culture, featuring local enthusiasts Terry Johnson and John Stenabaugh, who share how cars bring together identity, community and creativity in the city. It also looks at how the scene has grown over time and why it continues to matter to both longtime drivers and a new generation.

This 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 practices shifted from recognized skilled trades to work associated with the domestic sphere, and how that history continues to shape how they are perceived today, particularly in relation to gender and labour. This episode features interviews with fibre artists Erin Thorp and Reid Adam, who discuss the skill, time, and value involved in their work.

In 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 center and some struggles that go into it, along with meeting some cute animals along the way.

In 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 social isolation. They talk to a local organization founder, Cassidy Pelacek, to learn more about running third spaces, getting people involved, and how to combat social and societal barriers that come with meeting in new environments.

In 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 influences, and how it fits into the tradition of rock concept albums. Music journalist Alan Cross, host of The Ongoing History of New Music, joins the conversation to discuss the album’s place in rock history and its connection to third-wave emo. The episode also examines how the story and mythology surrounding The Black Parade have continued to evolve, including through the band’s 2025 Long Live: The Black Parade tour.

XFMs 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 have on the industry, the players, and the ongoing trends for Online games.

In 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 major losses. They speak to a recent graduate of the Fanshawe College Fine Arts program, an art student in their third year, and an industry professional to learn more about how to support young artists and shed a light on the value of keeping art creation within our post-secondary schools.

This 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 history behind Irish immigration to the area. Through these conversations, we highlight the importance of history and why these stories should continue to be shared. To bring these stories to life, we visited three different locations across the city and spoke with local historians and experts.

Canada 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 and Labrador, Yukon, and Nunavut. However, you may have noticed some new names on your ballot such as the People’s Party of Canada, and the Canadian Future Party. Canada is a multi-party system, but the political landscape seems more and more crowded by the day. Do these parties have any chance of succeeding on a national level, or will they be lost to time? Join hosts Ede Brecevic and Jacob Weirmier as they speak to experts, and uncover whether Canada’s fringe parties can hang with the powerhouses.