Show overview
Xav Chat has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 117 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 yesterday, with 13 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 117 episodesSeason 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
S3 Ep 33Season 3 Episode 33: Principal Reflects on Eight Years of Leadership at Xavier College
Anchor: Shane HealyGuest: Bill speaks about his eight year tenure as Principal at Xavier College.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S3 Ep 32Season 3 Episode 32: 2026 College Captain
Anchor: Shane HealyHost: Bill DohertyGuest: Bill and Shane chat with the 2026 School Captain, Nicholas.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S3 Ep 31Season 3 Episode 31: Joining the Xavier Community
Anchor: Shane HealyHost: Bill DohertyGuests: Kathleen Upfold, Director of Connection and Charlie Fenn, Head of AdmissionsProducer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole
S3 Ep 30Season 3 Episode 30: Connections - Old Xavs
Anchor: Shane HealyHost: Bill DohertyGuest: Davina Calheem, Executive Officer of the Old Xaverians, Matt Ball OX 1999 and Luke Dylan OX 1995Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole.
S3 Ep 29Season 3 Episode 29: College Reflection
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Wilba QuinnMain Topic: Final episode for our co-host and School Captain, Wilba. Vice Captains, Oliver and Rory, join Wilba to reflect on their time at Xavier and their experience as leaders this year.Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole.
S3 Ep 28Season 3 Episode 28: Future Pathways beyond Xavier College
Anchor: Shane HealyHosts: Bill Doherty and Wilba QuinnMain Topic: Ms Pauline van der Poel, Head of Future Pathways and the team talk to past students Eddie Paul OX2022 and Don Geoffreys OX2023Producer: Michael TrappettPodcast Theme Composed by Angus Cole.