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
Sunday May 14, 2023
Sunday May 14, 2023
#Starfield #Bethesda #Xbox
In episode 177 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun look ahead to the Xbox Bethesda showcase, discuss the pressures of Starfield, and wonder what the future holds for the Xbox portfolio. As always, we hope you enjoy the show!
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
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Wednesday May 10, 2023
Wednesday May 10, 2023
#EricaLindbeck #Interview #VoiceActor
In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by renowned voice actor Erica Lindbeck on the show whose talents have been featured throughout the gamerverse including games like God of War Ragnarok, Persona 5, Cyberpunk 2077, and the recently released Hi-Fi Rush. Erica shares insight into her process of bringing characters to life and how important diversity in the medium can be. 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!
Sunday May 07, 2023
Sunday May 07, 2023
#Redfall #PhilSpencer #Xbox
In episode 176 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the disappointing launch of Arkane’s Redfall and ask if we’re still able to Find the Fun. Phil Spencer, Head of Xbox, gave an incredibly insightful interview on Kinda Funny’s XCast which we’ll break down, and lastly we debate just how good or bad the year has gone for Xbox. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.
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!
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
Sunday Apr 30, 2023
#JediSurvivor #CMA #Redfall
In episode 175 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun off their review impressions of Star Wars: Jedi Survivor, including their experience with performance troubles. The CMA has moved to block the Activision-Blizzard deal which casts the entire acquisition in doubt. Lastly, early rumblings are that Redfall is good but not great. What does this mean for tentpole titles. As always, we hope you enjoy the show!
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 Apr 26, 2023
Wednesday Apr 26, 2023
#SeaofStars #Interview #Xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Thierry Boulanger, creator of The Messenger and Sea of Stars, to discuss the studio's progress on Sea of Stars. This is Thierry's second time on XEP. Thierry discusses the differences between the two games despite being in a shared universe. 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
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
Sunday Apr 23, 2023
#DeadIsland2 #Review #Xbox
In episode 174 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun off their review of the long awaited Dead Island 2, note that SEGA has acquired Angry Bird’s developer Rovio for a hefty sum, and get excited for big games on the horizon like Jedi Survivor. As always, we hope you enjoy the show.
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 Apr 19, 2023
Wednesday Apr 19, 2023
#StrayedLights #Xbox #interview
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Alexandre Arramon (Creative Director) and Maxime Philipp (Game Director) to discuss the action adventure title Strayed Lights. Alex and Max share the origins of their studio, Embers, and how development during remote work impacted their development. Strayed Lights is more than an action game as they describe, but an emotional tale in which their hero discovers their place in a world of darkness and light. 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
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
Sunday Apr 16, 2023
#MinecraftLegends #Redfall #ubisoftplus
In episode 173 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun break down the potentially devastating news for Redfall’s launch as it was announced the game will only launch with a quality mode of 30 frames per second (30fps). The gents will examine the disappointing launch of Ubisoft+ on Xbox consoles, and offer their review impressions for the just released Minecraft Legends.
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 Apr 12, 2023
Wednesday Apr 12, 2023
#Swordship #Interview #ThunderfulGames
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by Stéphane Restani and Basile Perrenoud of Digital Kingdom to discuss their latest title: Swordship. Stéphane and Basile discuss at length how they went about designing a fast paced "Dodge 'em up" where you can't shoot back. Learn how they went about creating such an impressive world. 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
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
Sunday Apr 09, 2023
#idatxbox #XboxShowcase #XboxHandheld
In episode 171 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the under the radar ID@Xbox Showcase from this past week, Joseph Staten is departing Xbox, and is Xbox missing out by not having a handheld device?. The Mario movie is the latest video game property to be successful and after that, The Last of Us, and Sonic Prime we're wondering what Xbox is doing wrong. 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!