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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 295: ROG Ally X and Keeper Impressions! Oct 19, 2025
    Show notes

    #GamingNews #Xbox #PlayStation

    Capt Logun is joined by Kevin TheMuffinMon @SaveTheGameMedia to talk about Keeper from Double Fine, games we're playing, opinions on the Xbox ROG Ally, and Ally X. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun

    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 294: Battlefield 6 | Ninja Gaiden 4 | Xbox Hardware Oct 11, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr is joined by Ainsley Bowden ( @SeasonedGaming ) and Joseph Moran ( @PSTrophyRoom Trophy Room: A PlayStation Podcast) to discuss the latest gaming news. Battlefield 6 has released to critical acclaim and immediate sales success. Keeper, Ninja Gaiden 4, and The Outer Worlds 2 are all on deck for Xbox, and of course there is Xbox hardware news. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun

    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 | The Outer Worlds 2 Oct 10, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr interviews The Outer Worlds 2's Game Director Brandon Adler as well as Game Director Matt Singh. The two discuss Obsidian Entertainment's (‪@ObsidianEnt‬) The Outer Worlds 2's gameplay loop, design elements, collaborations with other studios, and improvements made on the original Outer Worlds. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

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


    XEP 293: Game Pass Price Increase | Xbox Off, No Longer The Best Value | EA Bought Oct 04, 2025
    Show notes

    #XboxNews #GamingNews #XboxGamePass

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun tackle the week's massive gaming news of yet another price increase for Xbox customers.

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun

    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 292: Forza Horizon 6 | $1K Xboxes | Tokyo Game Show Sep 28, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including a very expensive ROG Xbox Ally, Forza Horizon 6's announcement, and all the news from the Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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 291: Xbox Increases Price AGAIN | Major TGS Announcement Sep 20, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with Jesse Norris of @XboxEra discuss the gaming news for the week. Xbox is AGAIN raising its prices due to tariffs and Microsoft is poised for a major announcement at Tokyo Game Show. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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 290: Borderlands 4 | Tokyo Game Show Inbound Sep 14, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out this week's gaming news including a pretty incredible launch for Borderlands 4. Xbox will be at Tokyo Game Show and of course, there are quite a few releases on the schedule. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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 Welcome & Words of Kindness

    5:45 Pete Hines Says Game Pass Is Bad

    13:30 Borderlands 4 Review Roundup

    26:15 Razer Wolverine V3 Tournament Edition

    34:00 Is Silksong The Best Game This Year?

    48:00 Does Battlefield 6 Need Battle Royale?

    54:30 Do Old Game Lose Value? (Mario Galaxy 2)

    1:02:15 Has Xbox Had A Successful Year?


    XEP 289: Silksong Breaks Storefronts | New James Bond | Gears Of War x Helldivers 2 Sep 06, 2025
    Show notes

    #GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news including Hollow Knight Silksong's launch and subsequent crashing of storefronts. Helldivers continues to impress on Xbox, we have a look at the new James Bond from Hitman developer IO Interactive, and Borderlands 4 arrives next week. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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 Welcome Back Logun
    5:09 Words of Kindness
    8:45 Gunnar Optiks
    12:30 Hollow Knight Silksong Breaks Storefronts
    21:30 Indies on Handhelds
    32:00 Helldivers 2's Debut vs Gears of War
    50:00 Perfect Dark Cancelled Twice
    52:30 September and October Games
    57:00 Xbox Update & PC Builds
    1:04:00 007 First Light Deep Dive


    XEP 288: Lazy Gears of War Port | INCREDIBLE Helldivers 2 | Sony Handhelds Aug 31, 2025
    Show notes

    #GamingNews #XboxNews #PlayStationNews

    Luke Lohr is joined by friends of the show Chipotlebear and Mr. Bad Bit from around the community to discuss this week's gaming news including a lazy port of Gears of War, Helldivers 2 breaking records everywhere, and reports of the next Sony PlayStation. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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 Words of Kindness 8:30 Gears Of War Reloaded Mixed Reception 28:20 Helldivers 2 Breaks Records 38:00 Are People Tired of Call of Duty? 46:00 New PlayStation 6 Is A Handheld? 1:06:00 Thank You! 1:08:00 September Games & Silksong


    XEP 287: PlayStation Price Increase | Xbox Handheld Release Date | Gamescom Recap Aug 23, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to recap the biggest news coming out of Gamescom including the release date of the ROG Xbox Ally handheld. PlayStation has raised its prices and we now have information about Hollow Knight Silksong. Enjoy!

    Support XEP: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

    Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost

    Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

    Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_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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