
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, reac... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 250 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | Video GamesLeisureGames | |||

Xbox says it’s a “Return to Xbox.”
But what does that actually mean?
This week we break down Asha Sharma’s first interview as Xbox leadership shifts — and whether the brand is facing an identity crisis.
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Hardware vs ecosystem strate... more
Phil Spencer retires after nearly 40 years at Microsoft.
Sarah Bond exits Xbox leadership.
Asha Sharma, an AI executive, takes over Microsoft Gaming.
In this episode, we break down the leadership shakeup, Spencer’s legacy, Bond’s sudden departure,... more
Luke Lohr sits down with Circana’s Executive Director and video game industry analyst Mat Piscatella for a data-driven look at the state of gaming in 2026.
Despite U.S. video game spending approaching $61 billion, the industry feels unsettled. Pisca... more
This week on Xbox Expansion Pass, Luke Lohr (InsipidGhost) and co-host Captain Logun break down major shifts in the gaming industry, from the continued collapse of live service games to why PlayStation’s latest State of Play generated so much momentu... more
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XEP works extremely hard to bring weekly gaming coverage from across the industry. There are regularly developer interviews and they do not encourage console wars.
I started listening to Xbox Expansion Pass fairly recently, and it’s stayed in my rotation ever since.
Luke and Logan do a great job breaking down gaming and industry news in a way that feels thoughtful and measured rather than reactionary. The discussions are honest, well-informed, and never talk down to the listener. You can tell both hosts genuinely care about the quality of the conversation, not just getting through the headlines.
One of the highlights for me has been the interviews. They ... more
There is no better gaming podcast out there. Positive, insightful and fun. 2 great guys making fun content. A must listen!
Luke and Logan are some of the best! They keep you up to date on the gaming industry while staying away from the toxicity that others focus on
These people actually believe a man can be a woman. They actually think a man can have a monthly cycle like a woman. I know they’re not biologists but common sense tells you men are men and women are women.
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Focused on the gaming industry, the discussions aim to provide clear and insightful commentary without the typical console-war narrative. The hosts cover a broad spectrum of topics from gaming news, industry shifts, and console updates to in-depth interviews with developers and industry veterans. Unique to this content are the extensive interviews, exceeding 120, representing various segments of the gaming world from indie to AAA titles. This engages audiences who seek a deeper understanding of how games are developed and the choices behind them. The podcast is a hub for gamers interested in industry trends, genuine perspectives on Xbox and its ecosystem, and community-driven conversation.
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