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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XEP Interview | Mighty Morphin Power Rangers: Rita's Rewind

#mightymorphinpowerrangers #ritasrewind #powerrangers Luke Lohr sits down with Stephen Frost (Head of Production) and Dan Amrich (Content Editor) of @DigitalEclipse to discuss Power Rangers: Rita's ...

18 Helmi 20251h 7min

XEP 263: After Avowed, South of Midnight | Next Xbox Console Approved

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss the reviews of Avowed, South of Midnight previews, and the next Xbox being approved. Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP Merch:...

16 Helmi 20251h 31min

XEP Interview: Carrie Patel | Avowed

#Avowed #CarriePatel #Interview Luke Lohr sits down with Carrie Patel of Obsidian Entertainment to discuss the Avowed's development, gameplay loop, and creating a world for gamers to explore. Enjoy! ...

11 Helmi 202516min

XEP 262: Xbox Has Too Many Games | Full Release Windows | More To PlayStation

#XboxNews #GamingPodcast #Gaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Jesse Norris of XboxEra discuss news of more games coming to PlayStation, an Xbox Indie Showcase, and a full release slate of...

9 Helmi 20251h 20min

XEP 261: Forza To PlayStation | Xbox Full Third Party

#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #PlayStation Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news of Forza Horizon 5 heading to PlayStation, confirming that Xbox is now fully third party. Support XEP: https://www.patr...

2 Helmi 20251h 42min

XEP 260: Xbox's Excellent Developer Direct | Ninja Gaiden 4, South of Midnight, Doom, Expedition 33

#XboxNews #XboxPodcast #DeveloperDirect Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Baron of LV1 Gaming to discuss the excellent showcase hosted by Xbox with their Developer Direct. Ninja Gaiden 4, Ninj...

26 Tammi 20251h 46min

XEP Interview: John Romero on Doom, Doom: The Dark Ages, and Doom's Legacy

#Doom #JohnRomero #doomthedarkages Luke Lohr sits down with John Romero to discuss the legacy of Doom from the early days through to Doom: The Dark Ages. Romero sheds light on his career, his thoughts...

24 Tammi 20251h 17min

XEP 259: Is The Switch 2 Competition For Xbox?

#XboxNews #Switch2 #GamingNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun examine the announcement of the Nintendo Switch 2 and debate whether or not this is competition for the Xbox ecosystem. Support XEP: https://...

19 Tammi 20251h 34min