#VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo (<a href='https://www.gamefile.news/'>GameFile.news</a>) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: <a href='https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch'>https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch</a>
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. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

#VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo (GameFile.news) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. Enjoy! XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out: 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, the InsipidGhost, plays host and discusses various topics throughout the industry. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

#VideoGames #Journalism #Xbox
In this interview Luke Lohr and Captain Logun are joined by journalist Stephen Totilo (<a href="https://www.gamefile.news/" rel="noopener noreferrer">GameFile.news</a>) to discuss the state of games journalism as well as how games coverage has changed over the course of his 20+ year career. Enjoy!
XEP has a Patreon! If you enjoy XEP please consider supporting us financially to help us look, sound, and podcast better. Patreon.com/XboxExpansionPass
XEP has Merch! If you're interested in snagging some Xbox Expansion Pass merchandise, please check this out:&nbsp;<a href="https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch" rel="noopener noreferrer">https://wren-works.myshopify.com/collections/xbox-expansion-pass-merch</a>
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. The guests on the show are meant to help gamers expand their knowledge of the gaming industry.

XEP Interview: Stephen Totilo | Games Journalism and Coverage

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.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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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. Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more. Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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.
Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Podbean, Pandora, SiriusXM, Amazon Music, iHeartRadio, and more.
Subscribe and join the XP community — and enjoy gaming discussions built on clarity, passion, and respect.

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