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 243: Is It Time To Leave Consoles Behind? | $700 PS5 Pro | Xbox Layoffs

#XboxNews #PCvsConsole #PS5Pro In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down news of the $700 PlayStation Pro and dwindling consoles sales to ask the question: should we leave consoles...

15 Syys 20241h 48min

XEP 242: Developers SKIPPING Xbox | Xbox At Tokyo Game Show | PlayStation Woes

#XboxNews #TokyoGameShow #PS5Pro In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the developers consistently skipping Xbox, what we expect to show up at the Tokyo Game Show for Xbox, and th...

8 Syys 20241h 58min

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 Syys 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 Elo 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 Elo 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 Elo 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 Elo 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 Heinä 20242h 1min