
The Xbox Expansion pass is an analytical podcast dedicated to the goings on of the gaming industry as they impact the Xbox ecosystem. Hosted by Luke Lohr, the InsipidGhost, XEP aims to offer insightful discussions on gaming culture as it pertains to Xbox, Project xCloud, and Xbox Game Pass. Interviews from throughout the industry frequent the show as developers, actors, producers, and analysts share their experiences in gaming.
Episodes

Saturday Aug 19, 2023
Saturday Aug 19, 2023
#Starfield #XboxNews #ArmoredCore6
In episode 191 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss Xbox’s new Enforcement System to combat toxic behavior in the community, Game Pass has begun a slew of high profile releases that show no signs of slowing, the Xbox 360 store is shutting down, and Starfield has gone gold. As always, we hope you enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
XEP Interview: Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm | Tommaso De Benetti
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
Wednesday Aug 16, 2023
#Oceanhorn2 #Interview #xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr is by Tommaso De Benetti of Cornfox and Bros to discuss the recent Xbox release of Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm, published by FDG Games. The two discuss how the game has changed since its initial launch on Apple Arcade, how the franchise has become a staple homage to The Legend of Zelda, and what sets it apart from other titles.
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Saturday Aug 12, 2023
Saturday Aug 12, 2023
#TheLastRonin #XboxNews #xbox
In episode 190Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the announcement of a new TMNT game based on The Last Ronin including concerns about its developer. Forza Motorsport is set to launch missing key features and a Quake 2 remaster has been shadow dropped into Xbox Game Pass. As always, we hope you enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
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!

Thursday Aug 10, 2023
XEP Interview: Marble It Up! Ultra | Alex Swanson and Mark Frohnmayer
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
Thursday Aug 10, 2023
#MarbleItUpUltra #Interview #xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Alex Swanson and Mark Frohnmayer, co-founders of The Marble Collective. Swanson and Frohnmayer discuss the long legacy of Marble games and how Marble It Up! Ultra is a culmination of over two decades of work in the genre and marks the return of the team to Xbox after a successful title on Xbox Live Arcade two generations ago. Enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MarbleItUp
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
Tuesday Aug 08, 2023
#XboxRightToRepair #ExoPrimal #XboxDiscord
This week on XEP Captain Logun has mutined against Luke and taken Superpac, aka CJ of Player One Podcast, as a first mate to talk Xbox and Discord making moves to bring native streaming to Discord servers, Xbox selling parts of their controllers for consumers, and CJ can't get away from shooting Dinos in the head.
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
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!

Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
XEP Interview: Double Dragon Gaiden | Raymond Teo
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
Wednesday Aug 02, 2023
#DoubleDragon #Xbox #Interview
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Raymond Teo, solo developer at Secret Base working on Double Dragon Gaiden: Rise of the Dragons. Raymond discusses working out of Singapore and partnering with freelancers around the world to create a top-tier beat 'em-up with a longstanding legacy like Double Dragon. Enjoy!
Secret Base on Twitter: https://twitter.com/secretbaseSG
Double Dragon Gaiden: https://doubledragongaiden.com/
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Saturday Jul 29, 2023
Saturday Jul 29, 2023
#XboxNews #SquareEnix #FinalFantasyXIV
In episode 188 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss Xbox’s newfound relationship with Square Enix as the CEOs of both companies appeared on stage to announce Final Fantasy XIV coming to Xbox. A new Xbox Dashboard is rolling out to gamers, and the rumor mill has kicked up again as Red Dead Redemption Remaster assets are popping up around the web. As always, we hope you enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
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!

Saturday Jul 22, 2023
Saturday Jul 22, 2023
#XboxNews #GamePassCore #XboxLive
In episode 187 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the death of Xbox Live Gold and the birth of Game Pass Core. The two discuss the latest Sea of Thieves expansion, how Diablo is handling a balancing crisis, and what's on the way later this year. As always, we hope you enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
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!

Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
XEP Interview: Antstream Arcade | Mike Rouse, Studio Head
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
Wednesday Jul 19, 2023
#AntstreamArcade #Xbox #Interview
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined Mike Rouse, Studio Head of Antstream. Antstream is the first third-party cloud gaming service to come to Xbox and boasts over 1400 retro titles. Mike discusses the ever growing catalog of titles from classic consoles to include the Playstation, SNES, Atari, and Arcade. From how games are chosen to methods of game preservation, Rouse details how Antstream made its way to Xbox. Enjoy!
Antstream on Twitter: https://twitter.com/AntstreamArcade
Antstream on the Web: https://www.antstream.com/
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com

Sunday Jul 16, 2023
Sunday Jul 16, 2023
#XboxNews #ActivisionBlizzard #FTC
In episode 186 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are honored to be joined by PTK Blam, host of The Shop Podcast. In this episode we have an incredible amount of news as the FTC has lost both their trial and appeal against Microsoft, allowing the Activision-Blizzard Merger to go forward…mostly. ID@Xbox held an impressive showcase and a third party game streaming service is on its way to Xbox. As always, we hope you enjoy!
XEP now has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better.
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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
PTK BL4M on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PTK_BL4M
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Instagram: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
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!