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 258: Xbox Handheld Is Closer Than You Think | Developer Direct Incoming

#XboxNews #XboxHandheld #CES Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the news coming out of CES 2025 to include the collision course of handhelds between Steam, Xbox, Asus, and Lenovo's hardware. Enjoy! ...

12 Tammi 20251h 52min

XEP 257: New Xbox Hardware | Xbox Everywhere In 2025?

#XboxNews #XboxHardware #Multiplatform Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by K. Asante ‪@TheGamingCirclePodcast‬ to chat about what the future holds for Xbox hardware. Will new hardware for Xbox b...

4 Tammi 20251h 25min

XEP 256: What To Expect From Xbox In 2025 | 2024 Year In Review

#Xbox #XboxNews #Gaming Luke Lohr is joined by Jez Corden of Windows Central to chat about what Xbox fans can expect in 2025 with so many games on the horizon. Enjoy! Support XEP: https://www.patreon...

29 Joulu 20241h 29min

XEP 255: The Game Awards 2024 Recap & Review

#TheGameAwards #Recap #GameAwards2024 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss The Game Awards 2024 and offer thoughts on the winners, format, and community. They are joined by Jose, Chipotlebe...

15 Joulu 20242h 2min

XEP 254: Indiana Jones and the Great Circle Reviews | Xbox's Year In Review

#IndianaJones #XboxNews #XboxPodcast Luke Lohr and Captain Logun check out the review roundup on Indiana Jones and the Great Circle which is releasing to critical acclaim across the board. Xbox droppe...

8 Joulu 20241h 43min

XEP 253: Black Friday Deals | Xbox Mobile Store Delay | Handheld Future

#Xbox #BlackFriday #XboxNews Luke Lohr and Captain Logun the best gaming deals coming out of Black Friday, the Xbox Mobile Store has been delayed, and we're looking at a handheld future for gaming. Su...

1 Joulu 20242h 4min

XEP 252: STALKER Troubles | Game Pass Growth | Avowed Previews

Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the reviews of STALKER 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 24, examine the growth of Xbox Game Pass after Call of Duty, and reflect on Avowed previews. Enjoy! Support ...

24 Marras 20241h 43min

XEP 251: "This Is An Xbox" | Stalker 2, Indiana Jones, Avowed, and South By Midnight

#Xbox #CloudGaming #PCGaming Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on the latest Xbox campaign "This Is An Xbox" and ask whether or not Xbox is properly preparing for the future. Previews for Stalker 2,...

17 Marras 20241h 52min