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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Episoder(250)

XEP 241: Star Wars Outlaws Review Roundup | Black Ops 6 News | PS5 Pro Specs?

#StarWarsOutlaws #PS5Pro #XboxNews In this episode Captain Logun and Mr. Bad Bit discuss experiences with Star Wars Outlaws, the Black Ops 6 Beta, and whether or not the PS5 Pro is real. Enjoy! XEP P...

2 Sep 20241h 47min

XEP 240: It's A TOUGH Week For Xbox Fans | Avowed 30 FPS? | Less Exclusives

#XboxNews #Gamescom #IndianaJones In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news a disappointing Gamescom showcase, updates on Avowed's frames per sec...

25 Aug 20241h 53min

XEP 239: More Xbox Games Going Multi-Platform? | Hi-Fi Rush 2 Alive Again?

#Gamescom #XboxNews #TangoGameworks In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news including news that Tango Gameworks has been acquired and Hi-Fi Rus...

18 Aug 20241h 41min

XEP 238: Is Xbox Acquiring? Because WB Is Selling.

In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to chat about the latest gaming news including statements made by WB executives that they're interested in selling of portions of WB Games. ...

11 Aug 20241h 29min

XEP 237: Avowed DELAYED | Bungie Layoffs | Game Informer Shutting Down

#XboxPodcast #XboxNews #Bungie Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discussed the delays of both Avowed and STALKER 2, Bungie has laid off nearly a third of its staff, and Game Informer is closing ...

4 Aug 20241h 27min

XEP 236: What's Next For Xbox Game Pass? | Marvel Rivals vs Concord | Industry Unionization

#XboxGamePass #XboxNews #XboxPodcast Luke Lohr and Captain Logun return and are joined by @colteastwood to discuss the aftermath of the Xbox Game Pass price increases. Does the catalog justify its r...

28 Jul 20242h 1min

XEP 235: Halo TV Series CANCELLED | Is Xbox NOT Marketing In Europe?

#XboxNews #XboxPodcast Luke Lohr is joined by Keith Mitchell, Editor In Chief of The Outer Haven, on to chat about the cancellation of the Halo TV Series, Xbox Marketing boss in Europe comments on lac...

21 Jul 20242h 5min

XEP 233: Game Pass Is UNSTOPPABLE | Xbox SKIPPING Japan

#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...

7 Jul 20242h 1min