Welcome to the Xbox Expansion Pass — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.
Hosted by Luke Lohr (“Insipid Ghost”) and Captain Logun, XEP covers the biggest stories in Xbox and the gaming industry through weekly news analysis, in-depth reviews, and long-form developer interviews. Whether it’s hands-on impressions of the latest first-party titles, reactions to industry shifts, or conversations with the creators shaping the future of games, XEP brings informed, level-headed insight every week.
With 120+ interviews featuring developers, journalists, and studio leads — from AAA to indie — Xbox Expansion Pass offers a grounded perspective on how games are made, why decisions happen, and where the industry is headed. Recent guests include creators from Xbox Game Studios, Bethesda, Ubisoft, Respawn, id Software, Ninja Theory, Blizzard, Asobo, Remedy, and more.
What You’ll Hear on XEP
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Weekly Xbox and gaming industry news
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Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews
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Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans
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Coverage of Xbox hardware, Game Pass updates, studio strategies, and platform trends
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Honest analysis grounded in experience, passion, and respect for players
Why Listeners Come to XEP
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Clear takes
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No console-war noise
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Professional, insightful coverage
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A welcoming community of gamers
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Industry-level conversations accessible to everyone
Whether you're here for Xbox news, behind-the-scenes dev stories, or thoughtful commentary on the shifting landscape of gaming, Xbox Expansion Pass brings you high-quality coverage every week on your platform of choice — Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XEP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.
Episodes
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Sunday Nov 24, 2024
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the reviews of STALKER 2 and Microsoft Flight Simulator 24, examine the growth of Xbox Game Pass after Call of Duty, and reflect on Avowed previews. Enjoy!
Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun
Keelhauled: A Sea of Thieves Podcast
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Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Sunday Nov 17, 2024
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on the latest Xbox campaign "This Is An Xbox" and ask whether or not Xbox is properly preparing for the future. Previews for Stalker 2, South By Midnight, and Avowed are prominently making the rounds, and of course we take listener questions. Enjoy!
Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Blue Sky: @InsipidGhost | Threads: @InsipidGhost
Contact: InsipidGhost@gmail.com
Blue Sky: @CaptLogun | Threads: @Capt_Logun
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 Nov 10, 2024
Sunday Nov 10, 2024
#XboxPodcast #PlayStation #xboxhandheld
Luke Lohr and Captain Logun reflect on 5 years and 250 episodes of Xbox podcasts. Memories, successes, and disappointments of the podcast and brand discussed. Plus gaming news.
Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Nov 03, 2024
Sunday Nov 03, 2024
#XboxPodcast #PlayStation #BlackOps6
Luke Lohr is joined by Jon Clarke, Sikamaniko, of XboxEra.com to discuss the record setting of release by Call of Duty Black Ops 6, controversy surrounding Dragon Age Veilguard, and a leadership change between Xbox and Playstation that certainly raises alarm bells for both. Enjoy!
Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Oct 27, 2024
Sunday Oct 27, 2024
In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by David Burdette of GamingTrend and xBaconGamNx from The Nerd Chat. We're discussing the launch of Call of Duty Black Ops 6, the impending launch of Dragon Age Veilguard, and all things Xbox.
Support XEP: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Oct 13, 2024
Sunday Oct 13, 2024
In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun sit down to discuss Halo's new studio and engine, the US Court's ruling allowing Xbox to stream and purchase games from anywhere, and Metaphor ReFantazio's reviews. Enjoy!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Oct 10, 2024
Thursday Oct 10, 2024
Luke Lohr sits down with Mathieu Cote, Game Director of @DeadbyDaylightBHVR and Head of Partnerships for Behavior Interactive to discuss the success of Dead By Daylight, future franchises and characters to arrive, and what's in store for the universe in other mediums. Enjoy!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Oct 06, 2024
Sunday Oct 06, 2024
#XboxNews #ShatteredSpace #Ubisoft
In this episode of XEP: Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by David Burdette, lead Editor of Gaming Trend, to discuss the packed month of October for Xbox. Lots of new releases, expansions to both Starfield and Diablo as Shattered Space and Vessel of Hatred arrive... and Ubisoft is a disaster at the moment.
David Burdette: https://x.com/splitend89 | https://gamingtrend.com/author/david-burdette/
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Sep 29, 2024
Sunday Sep 29, 2024
#XboxNews #PlayStationStateOfPlay #TokyoGameShow
In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun discuss the Xbox adjacent news coming out of the PlayStation State of Play and the Tokyo Game Show. October is set to have a quiet month for Game Pass subscribers, saving it's impact for Call of Duty most likely. That and more! Enjoy!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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 Sep 22, 2024
Sunday Sep 22, 2024
In this episode of XEP Luke Lohr and Captain Logun welcome Jesse Norris of Xbox Era (@XboxEra) to chat about the latest layoffs at Xbox, Palworld developers being sued by Nintendo, and the great games for Xbox that are on the way including Black Ops 6 and the Shattered Space expansion to Starfield. Enjoy!
XEP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP Merch: 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 and Captain Logun discuss various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.
Twitter: InsipidGhost Threads: 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!