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    The Expansion Pass

    Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.

    Hosted by Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and Captain Logun, XP covers the biggest stories in gaming across Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews.

    Formerly Xbox Expansion Pass, the show has evolved into a multiplatform gaming podcast while staying rooted in the strategy, ecosystem, and conversations that built it.

    With 150+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — XP offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more.

    What You’ll Hear on XP

    • Weekly gaming and industry news
    • Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews
    • Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans
    • Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass
    • Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players

    Why Listeners Come to XP

    • Clear takes
    • No console-war noise
    • Insightful, professional coverage
    • A welcoming gaming community
    • Industry-level conversations made accessible

    Whether you’re here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, The Expansion Pass (XP) delivers high-quality coverage every week.

    Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.

    Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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    Copyright: © Copyright 2019 All rights reserved.

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    Latest Episodes:
    XEP 233: Game Pass Is UNSTOPPABLE | Xbox SKIPPING Japan Jul 07, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #XboxPodcast #GamePass

    Luke Lohr is joined by members of The Nerd Chat‬ and The Trophy Room‬ to discuss the incredible list of titles releasing in Xbox Game Pass this year along with news of Xbox SKIPPING the Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy!

    XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 232: Xbox and Amazon Working Together | New Xbox Markets Jun 29, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #Xbox #AmazonGaming

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with guest Webdave to chat about Amazon and Xbox partnering to bring gaming to Amazon Firesticks.

    XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 231: The Best Xbox Showcase EVER Jun 16, 2024
    Show notes

    #SummerGameFest #xboxshowcase #xboxnews

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun chat about the Xbox Games Showcase with all it's incredible announcements next to a rather lukewarm Summer Game Fest. Doom, Gears of War, and so many more incredible announcements were on display.

    XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    XEP Interview: Cliff Bleszinski on Gears of War E-Day Jun 12, 2024
    Show notes

    #GearsOfWar #GearsOfWarEDay #CliffBleszinski

    In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Cliff Bleszinski, the legendary creator of Gears of War to discuss the reveal of Gears of War E-Day during the Xbox Games Showcase.

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.


    XEP 230: What To Expect at the Xbox Showcase & Summer Game Fest Jun 01, 2024
    Show notes

    #SummerGameFest #xboxshowcase #xboxnews

    The XEP crew tackles the known quantities ahead of Summer Game Fest and the Xbox Showcase, along with the Call of Duty Direct. Miles Dompier of Illfonic also chats about the excitement behind Killer Klowns From Outer Space.

    XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 229: Xbox Showcase Predictions | DOOM, COD, & GEARS? May 25, 2024
    Show notes

    In episode 229 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss their predictions for the Xbox Showcase and Call of Duty Direct. Rumor mills are running wild and Hellblade 2 has just launch to an odd bit of controversy.

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 228: NEW Xbox Studio | NEW Assassin's Creed | Square-Enix Goes Multi-Platform May 18, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #AssassinsCreedShadows #Activision

    In episode 228 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss a NEW Activision studio, a NEW Assassin’s Creed, NEW PlayStation leadership, and NEWS that Square-Enix is going multiplatform.

    XEP Merch: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you

    0:00 Flubbing The Intro & Words of Kindness

    6:00 New Activision Studio Elsewhere Entertainment

    15:30 Call of Duty On Game Pass

    33:45 PS5 Sales vs Xbox Sales

    44:00 Xbox Growth & The Call Of Duty Effect

    58:50 Assassin's Creed Shadows

    1:14:00 Square-Enix Goes Multiplatform?

    1:27:15 Redfall Update

    1:31:20 New Game Pass Games


    Xbox Expansion Pass 227: Xbox Kills Four Studios | Hi-Fi Rush, Evil Within Studio Gon May 11, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #TangoGameworks #Arkane

    In episode 227 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the four studios that are being shut down by Xbox. Tango Gameworks, makers of the award-winning Hi-Fi Rush included. XEP has Merch!

    If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 226: Xbox Showcase Announced May 04, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #ActivisionBlizzard #Bethesda

    In episode 226 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss just what to expect at the upcoming Xbox Showcase now that both Bethesda and Activision-Blizzard are included. Gears of War, Call of Duty, Avowed, and more are expected to be there. TKO Asante and Wandering Dutch join later in the episode to drop their predictions. Enjoy!

    XEP has a Patreon!

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you


    Xbox Expansion Pass 225: Is Xbox Actually Dominating? | Revenue Up, Consoles Down Apr 28, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #Activision #PlayStation

    In episode 225 Luke Lohr and Lord Cognito discuss whether or not Xbox is actually dominating the gaming space after posting record profits and game engagement despite a severe drop in console sales.

    XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass

    XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch

    The Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) is a podcast dedicated to interpreting the goings on in the world of video games and analyzing how they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Twitter: Captain Logun

    Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast

    Please consider leaving a review on iTunes or Spotify. It is the best way to support the show. Thank you

    0:00 Fallout Still Dominates

    10:30 Words of Kindness

    13:15 Xbox Revenue UP, Consoles DOWN

    22:00 Games Elsewhere, Strategies Changing

    39:00 Xbox Summer Showcase

    54:00 Call of Duty Conundrum

    1:00:00 Xbox Marketing

    1:09:30 Console vs PC

    1:18:00 Podcaster Advice


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