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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 277: What To Expect At Summer Game Fest Jun 01, 2025
    Show notes

    #SummerGameFest #XboxShowcase #GamingNews

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss their expectations for Summer Game Fest, the MIX Showcase, and the Xbox Showcase 2025. Will we finally see Contraband, Everwild, or Perfect Dark? Will we see Gears of War E-Day's release date?

    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: Mat Piscatella | Circana's Video Game Industry Analyst Jun 01, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr sits down with Mat Piscatella of Circana. Mat is Circana’s video game industry analyst. He regularly advises senior industry leaders, media, and trade associations on the business trends impacting gaming’s present and future.

    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 276: Space Marine Remastered | Retro Classics Reborn | Jez Corden May 24, 2025
    Show notes

    #GamingNews #WarhammerSpaceMarine #Gaming

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by @jez.c Corden to chat about the week's gaming news including Hellblade 2 heading to PlayStation, Warhammer Space Marine Remastered coming to Game Pass, and the new Retro Classics partnership between Xbox and Antstream. Enjoy!

    Anubis created an incredible Doom statue. XGprints on Instagram | https://www.instagram.com/xgprints/ Anubisxg on BlueSky | https://bsky.app/profile/anubisxg.bsky.social

    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 275: Gears of War Is Back | Jade Raymond Leaves PlayStation | New PlayStation State of Play? May 17, 2025
    Show notes

    #gearsofwar #PlayStation #JadeRaymond

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Jordan Middler of VGC ( @VGC ) to discuss the week's gaming news. Gears of War has a movie director, Jade Raymond has left Sony and Haven Studios, and PlayStation's Bungie has plagiarism issues. Again.

    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 274: Xbox RAISES All Prices | GTA VI Delayed | Titanfall 3 Cancelled May 04, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the massive news of Xbox RAISING its prices on all hardware to include controllers, accessories, and consoles. Games prices are also rising but Game Pass looks to keep its current model. Grand Theft Auto VI has been delayed to May and yet another Titanfall project has been cancelled. Wild Week!

    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: Stephen Kick | Nightdive Studios May 01, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Kick, Studio Head of ⁨@Nightdivestudios⁩ to discuss the Kex Engine, working with massive IPs like Star Wars, Doom, and Quake, as well as what makes a game worth remastering. Stephen shares some of the lessons the team has learned over the years and confirms some fun irons in the fire for the future. 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 273: Oblivion Remaster Is Incredible | Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Is Incredible Apr 27, 2025
    Show notes

    Luke Lohr, xBaconGamnx ( @thenerdchatpodcast ) and Captain Logun discuss the release of the Oblivion Remaster as well as Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Both games are incredible and have gathered great audiences. More Doom news on the horizon and Game Pass delivers big. 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 272: Oblivion Remaster Confirmed | Doom Dark Ages Hardware | More Xbox Remasters Apr 20, 2025
    Show notes

    #Oblivion #DoomDarkAges #XboxNews

    Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Lord Cognito of Defining Duke and the Iron Lords ( @IronLordsPodcastRoundtable ) discuss the Oblivion Remaster, which titles Xbox should be remaking, and the latest gaming news. Doom The Dark Ages has new hardware and the Xbox Spring Sale is live. 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 271: Xbox Showcase Concerns | Elder Scrolls | Marathon | Banjo Kazooie Apr 13, 2025
    Show notes

    #XboxShowcase #SummerGameFest #ElderScrolls

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun return to the fold this week to discuss the announcement of the Xbox Game Showcase Double Feature in 2025. The Outer Worlds 2 will be spotlighted along with upcoming Xbox titles. Marathon Impressions go live during the show, and Toys For Bob remains excited to work on Banjo Kazooie. When is Elder Scrolls Oblivion's Remake?

    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 270: Switch 2 Priced High & Getting Higher | South of Midnight Reviews | Doom Dark Ages Preview Apr 06, 2025
    Show notes

    #Switch2 #GamingCosts #GamingNews

    Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the news of the Nintendo Switch 2 and how its prices are impacting the gaming market overall, to include Xbox adjacent handhelds. South of Midnight has launched and we have a review roundup for you. Doom The Dark Ages previews are live, mixed, and exciting. Also, Luke has to eat Pineapple Pizza. Jerks.

    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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