Expansion Pass - Weekly Bonus Conversations by Boss Rush
Expansion Pass is part of the Boss Rush Network, delivering weekly bonus content and extra conversations. Each week, a select panel of hosts and guests comes together to discuss games, the industry, meaningful topics, and more. New episodes drop every Thursday. Boss Rush on Patreon members get each episode early.
- Update frequency
- every 5 days
- Average duration
- 73 minutes
- Episodes
- 413
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2025
SPOTLIGHT: Matt Bozon, Founding Member of WayForward and Co-Creator of Shantae
Buy Shantae Advance: Risky Revolution now on Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5, Xbox, and Steam. Pre-order the physical version on Limited Run Games, including the Standard Edition, Revol…
EXP: How are the Console Makers Handling their Current Problems?
This week on Expansion Pass:
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the biggest issues facing the big three platform holders—and how each is handling them.
PlayStation is still chasing the…
BOOK CLUB: Astro Bot Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club:
Pat is joined by Taylor and Block's Gaming Reviews to discuss Astro Bot, the charming hit platformer from Team ASOBI and PlayStation Studios that won 202…
EXP: How Does the Industry Solve the Switch 2 Game Key Card Problem?
This week on Expansion Pass:
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into the growing complaints around Game-Key Cards following the recent Partner Direct, and explore potential solutions to the is…
INTERVIEW: Nick Spanos, Level Designer at Buffalo Buffalo, Developer of Fresh Tracks
Wishlist or Purchase Fresh Tracks by Buffalo Buffalo
Boss Rush Network Spotlight Interview:
In this Spotlight Interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Nick Spanos, Level Designer at Buffalo Buffalo S…
EXP: What are Nintendo's Worst Games of All Time?
This week on Expansion Pass:
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig dive into what they believe are some of the worst Nintendo games of all time. They also take a look at a few lists from various o…
INTERVIEW: Jeremy Nelson, Founder and Lead Game Designer, Little Buffalo Studios
Wishlist Akiiwan: Survival on Steam here.
Boss Rush Network Spotlight Series Interview:
Stephanie Klimov sits down with Jeremy Nelson, Founder and Lead Game Designer at Little Buffalo Studios, to discu…
EXP: Classic Magazines and Recent Studio Troubles
This week on Expansion Pass:
Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig read some letters from some old magazines and discuss the state of several non-Nintendo studios, the effects of games-as-a-servic…
SPOILERCAST: Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This week on a special Boss Rush Network presentation:
Corey Dirrig and Patrick Klein sit down with a panel of great content creators to talk about one of the year's biggest surprises: C…
DIRECT RECAP: 7.31.2025 - Monster Hunter Stories 3, Persona 3 Reload, Octopath Traveler 0, and More
On the Direct Recap Show:
Corey Dirrig and Stephanie Klimov break down the Nintendo Direct July 2025 Partner Showcase, which was packed with announcements for both Switch and Switch 2.
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EXP: The Wonderful World of Strategy Guides
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss collecting strategy guides and how that experience has changed in the age of the internet and YouTube.
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BOOK CLUB: Tales of Graces f Remastered Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This month on Boss Rush Video Game Book Club, Pat and the panel discuss Tales of Graces f, the latest remastered classic from Bandai Namco, discussing the story, characters, updated mechanics, and mo…
What Should the Next Nintendo Direct Feature for Players?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig talk about what they hope to see in the next Nintendo Direct, including new game reveals, release dates, and possible surprises.
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What is the Future of the Xbox Ecosystem?
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The One about Nostalgia
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ROG Xbox Ally X, Nintendo Switch 2, and Summer's Gaming Festivities
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INTERVIEW: Planetary Core Games, Mobile Dev of Academy of SuperPets
In this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with the team from Planetary Core Games, the developer of the mobile game Academy of SuperPets, now available on iOS and Andr…
Nintendo Switch 2 is Out, Now What?
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INTERVIEW: Mateusz Duber, Founder of Beautiful Bee
In this Boss Rush Podcast Spotlight interview, Stephanie Klimov sits down with Mateusz Duber, the Founder and Studio Head of Beautiful Bee, to talk about their game Strings Theory.
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Looking Back at Nintendo Switch's Launch Ahead of Switch 2
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