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<p><strong>Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Hear on XP</strong></p> <p>• Weekly gaming and industry news<br />• Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews<br />• Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans<br />• Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass<br />• Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players</p> <p><strong>Why Listeners Come to XP</strong></p> <p>• Clear takes<br />• No console-war noise<br />• Insightful, professional coverage<br />• A welcoming gaming community<br />• Industry-level conversations made accessible</p> <p>Whether you're here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, <strong>The Expansion Pass (XP)</strong> delivers high-quality coverage every week.</p> <p>Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.</p> <p><strong>Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.</strong></p>
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Recent Episodes

June 14, 2026
Xbox Future Debate, Summer Game Fest Winners & Nintendo Direct Reactions | XP 325
Hosts Luke and Logan debate Xbox's future and rank Summer Game Fest's biggest announcements, offering insights into gaming's evolving landscape.

June 10, 2026
Xbox Showcase 2026 Reactions: Gears of War E-Day, Halo, Fable & Spyro
Host Luke and Captain Logun react to the Xbox Games Showcase 2026, dissecting major reveals like Gears of War: E-Day and Halo: Campaign Evolved to assess Xbox's renewed momentum.

May 31, 2026
Fable Delay, Modern Warfare 4 & Steam Deck Price Increase | XP 323
Luke Lohr, Captain Logun, and Freight Conductor discuss Fable's delay, Modern Warfare 4's reveal, and Steam Deck's price hike, offering insights into Xbox's strategy and gaming's future.
372 total episodes available with 12 transcripts
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- What is Xbox Expansion Pass?
<p><strong>Welcome to The Expansion Pass (XP) — your place for clear, thoughtful discussions on gaming without the console-war noise.</strong></p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p><strong>What You’ll Hear on XP</strong></p> <p>• Weekly gaming and industry news<br />• Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews<br />• Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans<br />• Coverage of Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo, PC, and Game Pass<br />• Honest analysis grounded in experience and respect for players</p> <p><strong>Why Listeners Come to XP</strong></p> <p>• Clear takes<br />• No console-war noise<br />• Insightful, professional coverage<br />• A welcoming gaming community<br />• Industry-level conversations made accessible</p> <p>Whether you're here for gaming news, developer insight, or thoughtful commentary on a changing industry, <strong>The Expansion Pass (XP)</strong> delivers high-quality coverage every week.</p> <p>Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.</p> <p><strong>Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.</strong></p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates daily.
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This podcast is available on 10 platforms including Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and more. You can also use the RSS feed directly.
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