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Broadcasting to the Southside of Chicago and the southwest suburbs, WXAV 88.3FM is bold and revolutionary.It offers the most dynamic and cutting edge selection of music ever to air in Chicago. With our podcast series, we feature interviews with SXU athletes, artist interviews, historical series, and…

WXAV 88.3FM


    • Mar 6, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • monthly NEW EPISODES
    • 19m AVG DURATION
    • 330 EPISODES


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    Joceyln Gould Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2025 17:58


    Peter Kreten recently sat down with Jocelyn Gould, a Juno-winning and nominated jazz guitarist from Canada. In 2024, she released her latest album, Portrait of Right Now. In this interview, Gould discusses what it was like to record Portrait of Right Now in a single day, her approach to playing, and her most recent Juno nomination.

    The Sumpalooza Radio Program Cattle Prod Promo

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2025 3:22


    During alumni takeover week, a WXAV alum provided Peter Kreten with the raw audio for an old WXAV show that aired in the early 2000s called the Sumpalooza Radio Program. Hearing the raw audio encouraged Pete to go back and re-produce the promo.

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 8

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2024 65:05


    There have been some huge jumps in Gavin and Sean's top ten teams. Sean is ecstatic about the Chiefs losing. Gavin and Sean have differing opinions on who they believe is the best receiver in the league. Will this be the week that Sean beats Gavin in game predictions?

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 7

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 14, 2024 89:21


    Gavin & Sean do their weekly power rankings, & discuss who are the top ten running backs in the league. Sean is doing worse on game predictions then ever before, & ends with a rant about the Bengals and how they have failed Joe Burrow and Jamar Chase.

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 6

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 74:37


    Gavin and Sean come into this week with a brand new segment (listen to find out what it is.) Gavin gets heated defending Anthony Richardson and bashing the Indianapolis Colts organization. Sean is starting to close in on Gavin in the weekly game predictions. Thank you for tuning in!

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 5

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 31, 2024 51:31


    Sean and Gavin discuss their similar power rankings. Sean talks about how he may have CTE in the future because of his past concussions. The pair end the podcast by giving their game predictions for the next week.

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 4

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2024 49:44


    Gavin and Sean discussed their power rankings for the week, with both of them having different teams at the #1 spot. They also talked about how impressive running backs have been this year in the NFL.

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 3

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 9, 2024 63:25


    Sean and Gavin give their post week 5 power rankings. They get into a heated argument about recent quarterback play around the league. Gavin talks about how horrible Sean's predictions were last week.

    Unbiased Sports with Sean and Gavin Episode 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 63:25


    Gavin and Sean talk about the results of week #4. Sean expresses his undying hatred for the Chiefs and the Steelers, while Gavin is ecstatic about the Viking's recent success. At the end of the podcast Sean and Gavin give their week 5 predictions.

    Unbiased Sports With Sean And Gavin Episode 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2024 60:23


    On the debut edition of 'The Unbiased Sports Podcast', hosts Sean Carey and Gavin McClenthen dig deep into week 3 of the NFL season.

    Andy Weber from Smashed Plastic Records 2024 Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 19, 2024 17:13


    Host Peter Kreten sits down with Andy Weber, co-owner of the record printing company Smashed Plastic Records in Chicago. In this wide-ranging conversation, Andy discusses the current state of vinyl, concerns facing the record collecting community, and what it's like working with the Chicago local scene.

    Kathi Ramsey from Women in Vinyl Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2024 30:59


    Host Peter Kreten sits down with Kathi Ramsey, educational director of the nonprofit Women in Vinyl to discuss vinyl records and their massive comeback. In this wide-ranging conversation, Kathi discusses vinyl projections through 2025, the state of green vinyl, and the return of other physical media.

    Dylan Lloyd Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 28:39


    Local artist Dylan Lloyd visited the WXAV studios on March 11 for a conversation with Peter Kreten. Lloyd discusses his approach to TikTok, playing a sold out show at Uncommon Ground Music Room on March 9, and what's it's like seeing his music in TV shows and movies.

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    Nathan Graham Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 6, 2024 32:09


    On March 5th, 2024, Nathan Graham stopped by the WXAV studios for a conversation with Peter Kreten and John Street of The Xavierite. In this interview, they discuss Graham's inspirations, what it's like having Ben Harper be a fan, and how his music is a melting pot of genres.

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    Say I Do To Your Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2024 8:27


    On this episode of the Career Talk Podcast series, Jackie Naranjo helps James say: "I Do" to his major.

    Dressing for Success

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 9:29


    On this episode of the Career Talk Podcast series, Gloria Avalos and Kemi Robbin discuss the importance of clothing choices for when you go on job interviews.

    John Glennon Interview Final Mixdown

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2024 63:06


    John Glennon sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his volleyball journey, the best fish he ever caught, and the story behind the SXU Crab Walk.

    Ayobami Arokoyo Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 15, 2024 53:29


    "Ayobami Arokoyo sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his love for football and throwing, his pursuit of a career in medical device sales, and the competitiveness attached to video gaming."

    Learning About Model Minority Myth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2024 6:51


    On this new episode of the Career Podcast Series, host Johnna Gerona discusses the Model Minority Myth. She explains what it is, and how to overcome it.

    Trina Van Schyndel from the Peace Corps

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2024 26:18


    Did you know volunteering is a viable option after graduation. Debbie Beal, Director of the Center for Success at Saint Xavier University recently sat down with Trina Van Schyndel, M.S., Ph.D., recruiter for the Peace Corps. They discuss what the Peace Corps is, where you can go, and how you can apply.

    5 Things A Recent Graduate Should Know

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2024 5:39


    On this new episode of the Career Podcast Series, host Tatiana Alaraj goes 5 Things every graduate should prepare for after college.

    Career Talk Podcast Series Useful Skills to Have in the Workplace

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 1, 2024 4:13


    On this new episode of the Career Podcast Series, host Tatiana Alaraj goes over useful skills to have in the workplace.

    William Elliott Whitmore Interview 2024

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2024 44:14


    Silently, The Mind Breaks is the new album from Iowa's own William Elliott Whitmore. Will recently joined Ellen Cyrier on the phone to discuss his latest record, a potential kid's album, his love of wood working, and Iowa hidden gems.

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    Meet the Faculty of Communication Sciences and Disorders

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 32:14


    Host Peter Kreten continues his exploration of the Communication Sciences and Disorders major. On this episode, Kreten is joined by Lisa Osier and Dr. Giselle Nuñez, members of the SXU faculty to discuss what exactly is Communication Sciences and Disorders, what makes SXU's program so unique, and where the field needs to go.

    Why Be a Communication Sciences And Disorders Major

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2023 40:29


    Have you ever thought of becoming a speech-language pathologist, a speech therapist, or working with individuals who are recovering from a stroke? If so, Communication Sciences and Disorders may be the major for you. Peter Kreten sits down with Natali, Julia, and Maddy, current graduate students in Saint Xavier University's Communication Sciences and Disorders program to discuss why they choose this major, what their experience at SXU has been like, and share some advice for those individuals thinking of majoring in this field.

    Jordan Streeter Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 7, 2023 59:38


    Jordan Streeter sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his basketball journey, why he wants to run his own business, and the insanity and intensity that comes with a rivalry.

    Justin Laws Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 1, 2023 37:34


    Justin Laws sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his track and field journey, his dreams of owning a business, and how fishing is not as simple as chucking a rod in and out of water.

    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 11-29-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2023 3:46


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the paper including SGA hosting a discussion with Academic Affairs, an opinion on the parasocial network, and SXU football advancing into the NAIA quarterfinals.

    Tyler Barnette Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 27, 2023 53:36


    Tyler Barnette sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his football journey, why the number 17 is special to him, and the unprecedented oddity of playing college football in March.

    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 11-15-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2023 4:11


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the paper including news on Students for Justice in Palestine hosting their second on campus demonstration, debate on whether Taylor Swift is a person or brand, and an update on the SXU Women's Soccer team's playoff run.

    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 11-8-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 10, 2023 4:01


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the latest edition. This week's edition of the paper includes Congressman Sean Casten's visit to campus, the creation of a board game club, and a key win for Cougar football.

    Sidney Lovitsch Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2023 48:08


    Sidney Lovitsch sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss her basketball journey, the rising popularity of women's sports, and her love for the Kansas Jayhawks.

    Michael Harmon Jr Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2023 46:56


    Michael Harmon Jr. sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss his bowling journey, his mission to give back to a family-owned bowling center, and the 'random' existence of pizzas from Subway.

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    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 10-25-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 25, 2023 4:37


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the latest edition. This week's edition of the paper includes the Latinx Heritage Book Club Meeting and the echo chamber that is TikTok

    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 10-18-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 4:52


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the latest edition. This week's edition of the paper includes the Political Science Bookies Pop-up and a discussion on whether AI will lead us to our doom.

    The Xavierite Preview for the Week of 10-4-23

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2023 5:42


    Welcome to The Xavierite Preview. On this edition, host Murad Diab summarizes the Homecoming edition of the paper. This week's edition of the paper includes an interview with SXU Interim President Rebecca Sherrick, Ph. D. , and highlights from Student Media alums attending the Student Media Takeover.

    Alex Jonaitis Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2023 61:45


    Alex Jonaitis sits down with Jotham Israel to discuss her soccer journey, her pursuit of a career in physical therapy, and the great debate of "soccer or football".

    Van Williams Jr Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2023 38:38


    On this episode of The Player's Profile, host Jotham Israel welcomes Van Williams Jr. Williams is sophomore defensive lineman on the Cougar Football team.

    2023 Summer Camp The Final Podcast

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 30, 2023 41:04


    In this final podcast produced the 2023 Student Media Summer Camp, the campers, Dion, Henry, Jocelyn, Patrick, and Connor reflect on this year's camp, and talk about what the future may hold for them.

    Art History Audio Essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 3:24


    A journey into the history of impressionism and how it changed the art community.

    2023 Summer CampFandom Audio Essay

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 3:25


    The meaning of fandom from someone who has participated for years. The feeling of community and belonging discovered through fandoms.

    2023 Summer Camp NHL Talk Follow Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2023 46:32


    Student Media's 2023 podcasting summer camp continues with NHL talk. Join Patrick, Connor, and Henry discuss the results of day 1 of the NHL draft, and compare the results to their mock draft. They also discuss who the Chicago Blackhawks should sign or re-sign in free agency.

    2023 Summer Camp Fandoms

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 33:36


    Fandom is a large aspect in media and with fandom comes shipping. Join Jocelyn and Dion discuss shipping and other aspects of fandom.

    2023 Summer Camp MLB Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 19:47


    Patrick and Henry talk about the White Sox struggles, the promising Cubs season and predictions for the crosstown rivalry.

    2023 Summer Camp NFL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 18:05


    In This podcast episode, we will recap the Chicago bears last season and predict their upcoming season. We will predict how many Wins/losses the Chicago bears will have. During the podcast, we will talk about some of the adjustments the Chicago bears made over the offseason; including New Bears receiver Dj Moore. Towards the end of this podcast, we will predict how many touchdowns and interceptions that quarterback Justin fields will have this season.

    2023 Summer Camp NHL Talk

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 28, 2023 33:39


    Student Media's 2023 podcasting summer camp kicks off with campers Patrick, Connor, and Henry discussing the upcoming NHL draft, predictions for next season, and free agency.

    Ant From Atmosphere Interview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 27, 2023 17:29


    Pete from the Rockology recently caught up with Ant from legendary hip-hop duo Atmosphere. In this phone interview, they discuss Atmosphere's new album, 'So Many Other Realities Exist Simultaneously', his creative process, and his favorite album to listen to on vinyl.

    Making Your Elevator Pitch

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2023 3:37


    Welcome to the Career Talk Podcast Series, produced by the Center for Success at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. In this episode, Alexander Mendoza how to make your elevator pitch Music Credit: acoustic chords mood E 120 BPM from SoundSnap.com

    How Your Social Media Can Help You Get a Job

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 17, 2023 3:31


    Welcome to the Career Talk Podcast Series, produced by the Center for Success at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. In this episode, Alexander Mendoza discusses who social media helps build your online brand and how that can help you get your first job. Music Credit: acoustic chords mood E 120 BPM from SoundSnap.com

    Career Conversations

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2023 4:13


    Welcome to the Career Talk Podcast Series, produced by the Center for Success at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. In this episode, Gloria Avalos provides tips on how to stand out in the job hunt. Music Credit: acoustic chords mood E 120 BPM from SoundSnap.com

    Hot And Cold Networking

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2023 2:52


    Welcome to the Career Talk Podcast Series, produced by the Center for Success at Saint Xavier University in Chicago. In this episode, Gloria Avalos discusses what hot and cold networking is. Music Credit: acoustic chords mood E 120 BPM from SoundSnap.com

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