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 Feb 24, 2024
Saturday Feb 24, 2024
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives
In episode 217 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by Karak from ACG. The three discuss the move by Xbox to send Pentiment, Hi-Fi Rush, Grounded, and Sea of Thieves to Switch and PlayStation. Helldivers 2 and Palworld have become a comparison point between consoles and Phil Spencer gave comments on Xbox's strategy moving forward.
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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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Thursday Feb 22, 2024
XEP Interview: Hex Gambit: Respawned | Adam Stewart
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
Thursday Feb 22, 2024
#TacticsGame #HexGambit #StrategyGame
In this interview Luke Lohr sits down with Adam Stewart of One Man Left Studios to discuss the release of Hex Gambit: Respawned. Hex Gambit: Respawned is a short form, competitive strategy-tactics game that lets players surprise each other in plain sight. The game is launching on March 6th 2024 for Steam (PC & Mac), PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X|S, Xbox One, and Nintendo Switch. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
Twitter: InsipidGhost, Threads: InsipidGhost, Hive: InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Saturday Feb 17, 2024
Saturday Feb 17, 2024
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives
In episode 216 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the details emerging in the wake of the Xbox Business Update provided by Phil Spencer, Sarah Bond, and Matt Booty. There's new Xbox hardware on the way and we know that some games are going multiplatform.
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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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Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Xbox Expansion Pass 215: Questioning Xbox's Future
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
Saturday Feb 10, 2024
#Xbox #XboxNews #Exclusives
In episode 215 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the rumors swirling around Xbox's future. Will their games end up on PlayStation? Is Xbox done with physical media?
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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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Saturday Feb 03, 2024
Saturday Feb 03, 2024
#XboxNews #SuicideSquad #Palworld
Luke's mic was too hot in this episode. Apologies in advance for the frustration.
In episode 214 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the now confirmed massive success of Palworld as an Xbox exclusive, Suicide Squad: Kill The Justice League’s divisive narrative, and Blizzard has new leadership.
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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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Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
XEP Interview: Stephen Totilo | Games Journalism and Coverage
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
Tuesday Jan 30, 2024
#VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo (GameFile.news) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Xbox Expansion Pass 213: Layoffs | Palworld | Xbox Leaving Physical Behind
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
Saturday Jan 27, 2024
#XboxNews #Layoffs #Palworld
In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the industry-wide continuance of layoffs including 1900 at Microsoft. Palworld has proven to be the latest gaming phenomenon and more signs emerge that Xbox is exiting the physical games market.
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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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Monday Jan 22, 2024
XEP Interview: Cliff Bleszinski
Monday Jan 22, 2024
Monday Jan 22, 2024
#Scrapper #gearsofwar #unrealengine
In this interview Luke Lohr is joined by legendary game designer Cliff Bleszinski to discuss his work on Unreal Engine, Gears of War, Lawbreakers, and his most recent endeavors in the world of entertainment: Scrapper. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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.
0:00 Cliff Bleszinski
12:00 Father Figures
16:00 Scrapper Comics
24:00 Heroes Journey
29:30 Never A CEO Again
36:00 Working In Games Again
40:00 Gears Movie 43:30 Phil Spencer
49:30 Horror In Gears
55:30 Game Pass & Subscriptions
1:00:30 Scrapper
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Xbox Expansion Pass 212: Developer Direct Drama | Avowed | Indiana Jones | Hellblade
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
Saturday Jan 20, 2024
#Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews
In episode 212 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by one Rand al Thor 19, the Man With The Million, to discuss the wonderful array of news to come out of the Xbox Developer Direct including Avowed, Hellblade, and Indiana Jones. Game Pass is growing, Halo Infinite has new life, and several IP continue to be MIA. Enjoy!”
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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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Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Xbox Expansion Pass 211: Developer Direct Incoming | Prince of Persia Is Incredible
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
Saturday Jan 13, 2024
#Xbox2024 #DeveloperDirect #XboxNews
In episode 211 Luke Lohr and Captain Logun look ahead to the announced Xbox Developer Direct which promises updates on Avowed, Hellblade 2, and Indiana Jones. Prince of Persia: The Lost Crown reviews are stellar and the game is an early contender for Game of the Year 2024. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch
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!