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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:
    XEP 286: Helldivers 2 x Halo | Gamescom Preview Aug 17, 2025
    Show notes

    #GamingNews #XboxNews #Gamescom

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the upcoming teases from Xbox regarding Gamescom, the ROG Xbox Ally, and a Halo x Helldivers 2 collaboration.

    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 285: Contraband Cancelled | Rod Fergusson Leaves Blizzard | Xbox Ally Release Date Aug 08, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the cancellation of Avalanche Studio's Contraband, PlayStation has confirmed a massive shift in hardware strategy, and Grounded 2 is breaking its own records after only a week on the market. Oh, and the Xbox Ally release date has leaked.

    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 284: Battlefield 6 | Darksiders 4 | Grounded 2 Aug 04, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Mr. Bad Bit of @PSTrophyRoom sit down to discuss the major topics of gaming for the week. Battlefield 6 looks set to smash records. Grounded 2 has released into early access with critical acclaim, and Darksider 4 has been announced proving once again that hope is real.

    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 283: PlayStation Games Heading to Xbox | Xbox Price Drops Jul 27, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the week's gaming news. (More) PlayStation games look to be heading to Xbox, Xbox has slashed prices on the Outer Worlds 2, and Battlefield 6 has been announced. 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 Interview | Grounded 2 Jul 23, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr sits down with @ObsidianEnt 's Marcus Morgan and Chris Parker to discuss the release of Grounded 2 into Game Preview. Morgan, Executive Producer shares insight into Grounded 2's legacy while Parker, the Game Director, discusses building into a new vision for the series.

    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 282: How Is Xbox REALLY Doing In 2025? Jul 20, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss just how Xbox has done in 2025 overall. Is it as bad as everyone says? Is Xbox dead?

    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 281: Firing Developers, Closing Studios, & Cancelling Projects Jul 13, 2025
    Show notes

    #gamingnews #gaming #xboxnews

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @PSTrophyRoom . They sit down to discuss the dire state of Xbox goodwill and wonder whether or not things are as bad as they seem. Studios are closing, developers are being let go, and Microsoft is making money. Why?

    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 280: Xbox VR Headset Released | Steam & Xbox Games Together Jun 29, 2025
    Show notes

    #Xbox #Steam #VRGaming

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the release of an Xbox Meta Quest 3S VR headset, the inclusion of Steam games on Xbox PC, and the expansion of Play Anywhere. 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 279: ROG Xbox Ally X Hands-On Impressions | Hands-On Games At SGF Jun 21, 2025
    Show notes

    #SummerGameFest #GamingNews #ROGAlly

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down with Sam Tolbert of Windows Central @WindowsCentralGaming to discuss every game they played at Summer Game Fest Play Days. Sam went hands on with the new Xbox Handheld and takes YOUR questions about it.

    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 278: Bombshell Xbox Showcase | ROG Xbox Ally Handheld Jun 14, 2025
    Show notes

    #XboxShowcase #GamingNews #ROGAlly

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss their impressions of attending the Xbox Community Watch event, the Xbox Showcase, and the ROG Xbox Ally X handheld.

    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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