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

Weekly Xbox and gaming industry news

Hands-on previews and spoiler-free reviews

Interviews with developers, journalists, and industry veterans

Coverage of Xbox hardware, Game Pass updates, studio strategies, and platform trends

Honest analysis grounded in experience, passion, and respect for players

Why Listeners Come to XEP

Clear takes

No console-war noise

Professional, insightful coverage

A welcoming community of gamers

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.