Show overview
Xav Chat has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 123 episodes, alongside 6 trailers or bonus episodes. That works out to roughly 50 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a fortnightly cadence, with the show now in its 4th season.
Episodes typically run twenty to thirty-five minutes — most land between 20 min and 30 min — though episode length varies meaningfully from one episode to the next. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 19 episodes already out so far this year. Published by Xavier Communications.
From the publisher
Principal Bill Doherty sits down with 2024 College Captain Gerard Croagh and a host of exciting guests from the wider Xavier community.
Latest Episodes
View all 123 episodesSeason 4 Episode 19: Sports Programmes at Xavier College
Season 4 Episode 18: The Debating Symposium at Xavier College
Season 4 Episode 17: The Xavier College Parents' Association (XCPA)
Season 4 Episode 16: The future of AI at Xavier College
Season 4 Episode 15: Sport at Xavier College
Season 4 Episode 14: Kindergarten Experiences and Literacy Strategies at the Junior School
Season 4 Episode 13: Music - How Students Can Extend & Accelerate
Season 4 Episode 12: Commerce and Enterprise - Pathways Post School
Season 4 Episode 11: Curriculum Capabilities - Progression of Science
Season 4 Episode 10: Pedagogy - The Science and Art of Teaching
S4 Ep 9Season 4 Episode 9: Wellbeing at Xavier College
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: A discussion about Wellbeing at Xavier with the Senior Prefect for Wellbeing, Robbie and College Psychologist/Counsellor, Mr Steven Findley.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 8Season 4 Episode 8: Director of Senior School, Catherine White
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: An interview with the new Director of Senior School, Catherine WhiteProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
Season 4 Episode 7: Five Generations of Xaverians
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: The team speak to the Fakhry family about their five generations of past and present Xaverians.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 6Season 4 Episode 6: Readership Culture at Xavier College
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: Trish Trchala, Head of Learning Resources, speaks about Readership Culture at Xavier College.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 5Season 4 Episode 5: Les Misérables Production
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: Interview with cast member Henry and Leo and director Mr Richard O’Shaughnessy from the Xavier production of Les Misérables.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 4Season 4 Episode 4 (100th Episode): Fr Chris – 50 Years a Jesuit
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: In our 100th episode, we celebrate College Rector Fr Chris Middleton’s 50th year as a Jesuit. We also have a guest appearance from the Jesuit Provincial Fr Quyen Vu.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 3Season 4 Episode 3: Farewell Michael Ilott, Director of Senior School
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: An interview with the departing Director of Senior School, Mr Michael Ilott.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 2Season 4 Episode 2: Shaping 2026, conversation with Junior School Director, Brett Collison
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: This episode, we talk about 2026 at our Junior School with Brett Collison, Director of Junior School - Burke Hall.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S4 Ep 1Season 4 Episode 1: Meet our Principal - Mr Lee MacMaster
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Lee MacMaster and NicholasMain topics: To kick off season 4 of XavChat, we meet our new hosts for 2026, Principal Lee MacMaster and College Captain NicholasProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S3 Ep 34Season 3 Episode 34: Looking Forward to 2026
Anchor: Shane HealyHost: Bill DohertyTopic: Looking forward towards 2026 with Brett Collison, Director of Junior School - Burke Hall and Michael Ilott, Director of Senior School. Final episode for the year and last episode for Bill.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole