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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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  • 23 episodes
  • Avg 17 min
  • English
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  • S12 · E8
    February 15 · 20 min

    The psychology of why people like certain music genres

    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. Joi

  • S12 · E7
    February 1 · 17 min

    Taking a bite into trends: the food industry and social media

    Hosts Emily Kim and Finn Dermo explore how different foods reach overseas markets. Food scientist Karen Cardona speaks to how businesses develop a food product. Professor Garrett Gaudet explains how he teaches budding entrepreneurs to grow a respected brand.

  • S12 · E11
    January 29 · 19 min

    The Station That Built Us: The Final Days of 1069

    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 Do

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