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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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    Latest Episodes:
    Xbox Expansion Pass 217: Xbox's Titles On PlayStation | Helldivers 2 vs. Palworld | Elden Ring DLC Feb 24, 2024
    Show notes

    #Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives

    In episode 217 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Karak from ACG. The three discuss the move by Xbox to send Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves to Switch and PlayStation. Helldivers 2 and Palworld have become a comparison point between consoles and Phil Spencer gave comments on Xbox's strategy moving forward.

    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.

    ACG On Twitter

    ACG YouTube

    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: Hex Gambit: Respawned | Adam Stewart Feb 22, 2024
    Show notes

    #TacticsGame #HexGambit #StrategyGame

    In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Adam Stewart of One Man Left Studios to discuss the release of Hex Gambit: Respawned. Hex Gambit: Respawned is a short form, competitive strategy-tactics game that lets players surprise each other in plain sight. The game is launching on March 6th 2024 for Steam (PC & Mac), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Enjoy!

    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

    Twitter: InsipidGhost, Threads: 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 216: More Xbox Games Going Multiplatform | Game Pass at 34 Million | New Xbox Hardware Feb 17, 2024
    Show notes

    #Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives

    In episode 216 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the details emerging in the wake of the Xbox Business Update provided by Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty. There's new Xbox hardware on the way and we know that some games are going multiplatform.

    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 215: Questioning Xbox's Future Feb 10, 2024
    Show notes

    #Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives

    In episode 215 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the rumors swirling around Xbox's future. Will their games end up on PlayStation? Is Xbox done with physical media?

    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 214: Suicide Squad Frustrations | Palworld Success | New Blizzard Leadership Feb 03, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #SuicideSquad #Palworld

    Luke's mic was too hot in this episode. Apologies in advance for the frustration.

    In episode 214 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the now confirmed massive success of Palworld as an Xbox exclusive, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s divisive narrative, and Blizzard has new leadership.

    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!


    XEP Interview: Stephen Totilo | Games Journalism and Coverage Jan 30, 2024
    Show notes

    #VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox

    In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo (GameFile.news) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. Enjoy!

    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.


    Xbox Expansion Pass 213: Layoffs | Palworld | Xbox Leaving Physical Behind Jan 27, 2024
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #Layoffs #Palworld

    In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the industry-wide continuance of layoffs including 1900 at Microsoft. Palworld has proven to be the latest gaming phenomenon and more signs emerge that Xbox is exiting the physical games market.

    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!


    XEP Interview: Cliff Bleszinski Jan 22, 2024
    Show notes

    #Scrapper #gearsofwar #unrealengine

    In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by legendary game designer Cliff Bleszinski to discuss his work on Unreal Engine, Gears of War, Lawbreakers, and his most recent endeavors in the world of entertainment: Scrapper. Enjoy!

    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.

    0:00 Cliff Bleszinski

    12:00 Father Figures

    16:00 Scrapper Comics

    24:00 Heroes Journey

    29:30 Never A CEO Again

    36:00 Working In Games Again

    40:00 Gears Movie 43:30 Phil Spencer

    49:30 Horror In Gears

    55:30 Game Pass & Subscriptions

    1:00:30 Scrapper


    Xbox Expansion Pass 212: Developer Direct Drama | Avowed | Indiana Jones | Hellblade Jan 20, 2024
    Show notes

    #Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews

    In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by one Rand al Thor 19, the Man With The Million, to discuss the wonderful array of news to come out of the Xbox Developer Direct including Avowed, Hellblade, and Indiana Jones. Game Pass is growing, Halo Infinite has new life, and several IP continue to be MIA. Enjoy!”

    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 211: Developer Direct Incoming | Prince of Persia Is Incredible Jan 13, 2024
    Show notes

    #Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews

    In episode 211 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun look ahead to the announced Xbox Developer Direct which promises updates on Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Indiana Jones. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reviews are stellar and the game is an early contender for Game of the Year 2024. Enjoy!

    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!


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