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.
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Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.
Episodes
Monday Dec 09, 2019
Monday Dec 09, 2019
In episode 10 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the potential of a 2 SKU Xbox Scarlett with Anaconda and Lockhart along with their potential price-points. Halo: Reach has been added to the much talked about Master Chief Collection, and we reveal the official "XEP Must Play 2019 Awards". After that we are joined by Horror Indie developer Benjamin Rivers to discuss his time in the industry, working with ID@Xbox and bringing Worse Than Death to players this past October. All that and more. Enjoy!
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Dec 02, 2019
Monday Dec 02, 2019
In episode 9 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we examine Phil Spencer's statements on VR in reference to Xbox and Project Scarlett. With "rumors and speculation" abound ahead of new hardware and the game awards, we raise the question of whether or not this damages the industry. Lastly the question of how to end a franchise sparks thoughts on what games have great endings. All that and more. Enjoy!
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Nov 25, 2019
Monday Nov 25, 2019
In episode 8 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) Amazon as they ready themselves to enter the game streaming foray. The Game Awards have been announced and they're not without controversy. We'll look to see how founded those concerns are. Final thoughts on Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order are offered along with discussion points on how Half-Life Alyx may help usher VR platforms onto Project Scarlett. Enjoy!
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Nov 18, 2019
Monday Nov 18, 2019
In episode 7 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the impressive slate of announcements of X019 including the expansion of Project xCloud moving into 2020. Xbox Game Pass continues to make impressive additions including Final Fantasy, the Yakuza titles, and Kingdom Hearts. Finally, we offer impressions of Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order.
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Nov 11, 2019
Monday Nov 11, 2019
In episode 6 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss the incredible design of the Elite 2 controller and the accessibility options it continues to bring to gamers of all types. With X019 on the horizon we take a look towards announcements likely and unlikely. Finally, to close out the show we chat with Edward Rowe of Red Blue Games about their upcoming game Sparklite, an ID@Xbox title that will bring joy to fans of Zelda: A Link to the Past and Rogue Legacy.
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Nov 04, 2019
Monday Nov 04, 2019
In episode 5 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss EA Access arriving on Steam and how this impacts Xbox Game Pass. Blizzard returns to the news with their Blizzcon announcements of Diablo 4 and Overwatch 2, along with an apology that received mixed reactions. Xbox All-Access is changing how gamers can purchase an Xbox with upgrades to Scarlett. We discuss The Outer Worlds and lastly end on the decision to see Death Stranding on PC.
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Oct 28, 2019
Monday Oct 28, 2019
In episode 4 of the Xbox Expansion Pass (XEP) we discuss Ubisoft's delaying of Watch Dogs: Legion along with several other flagship titles. Continued experimentation of Project xCloud has lead to some surprising discoveries and hands on time with Modern Warfare has shown the game to be quite impressive, although those with anxiety should be cautioned. Jedi Fallen Order is fast approaching and Fallout 76 takes another dramatic step backward in angering fans with its new (expensive) pricing structure. Enjoy!
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Oct 21, 2019
Monday Oct 21, 2019
In episode 3 of Xbox Expansion Pass we discuss hands-on impressions with Microsoft's Project xCloud, the news of Google Stadia's wireless controller frustrations, and examine the reactions to the new Elite V2 controller. Among the topics debated were the fragility of complexity of modern hardware and just how Xbox is building for their future in order to compete with PlayStation, Nintendo, and Stadia.
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Oct 14, 2019
Monday Oct 14, 2019
In episode 2 of the Xbox Expansion Pass we break down the impacts of the Playstation 5 announcement coupled with the news that Google Stadia is to introduce "negative latency". What does this mean for Scarlett moving forward and how will Microsoft react with the rollout of its xCloud service. Those topics plus discussions of AA games, impressions of Ghostbusters Remastered, and plenty more. Enjoy XEP!
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Monday Oct 07, 2019
Monday Oct 07, 2019
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.
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com