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
STANDARD DEF: Bambi Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This week, Stephanie Klimov is joined by Corey Dirrig and Mark Pererra to discuss the animated classic, Bambi. How does it hold up and where does it rank? The answer may just surprise you.
EXP: Should Zelda Return to Numbers?
This week on Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell is joined by Zelda fan and author David Nystrom to discuss is Zelda should return to numbers and how its evolved over multiple entries.
STANDARD DEF: Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade Spoilercast and Review Discussion
In this episode of Standard Definition, Corey Dirrig is joined by Stoy Jovic and Matthew Kiel to discuss the third film in the beloved franchise from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones …
EXP: Triangle Strategy and Looking at RPGs
In this episode, Edward Varnell and Dan Murphy are joined by Daniel McGarr from Turn by Turn Podcast to discuss RPGs and why Triangle Strategy is so good.
MCU IN REVIEW: Thor Spoilercast and Review Discussion
In this episode of Standard Definition’s MCU in Review, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Mark Pererra discuss Thor, Marvel’s take on the Norse God of Thunder and his first adventure in the MCU. How d…
EXP: Why Aren't These Wii U Games on Nintendo Switch Yet?
On this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss all of the Wii U games not on the Switch yet and which ones make the most sense.
STANDARD DEF: Dumbo Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This week on Standard Definition, Stephanie Klimov is joined by Corey Dirrig and Mark Pererra to discuss Dumbo, the iconic animated tale of a flying elephant and his mouse friend. Does it still hold …
EXP: Breath of the Wild 2 Needs Unbreakable Weapons
On this episode of Nintendo Expansion Pass, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss the Zelda series and how Breath of the Wild 2 can solve the breakable weapons problem while adding traditional dung…
EXP: Biggest Video Game Sins
In this episode, Edward Varnell and Austin Campbell talk about things that annoy them in games. Don't worry, they don't talk about Grand Theft Auto but they do talk about Open World games.
STANDARD DEF: Indiana Jones and the Temple of Doom
In this episode of Standard Definition, Corey Dirrig is joined by Stoy Jovic and Matthew Kiel to discuss the pivotal 1984 film from George Lucas and Steven Spielberg, Indiana Jones and the Temple of …
EXP: Piracy in Russia and a Question Block Catch Up
In this episode, Edward Varnell and Corey Dirrig discuss how the Ukrainian/Russian war has changed Piracy and answer some listener questions!
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MCU IN REVIEW: Iron Man 2 Spoilercast and Review Discussion
In this episode of Standard Definition’s MCU in Review, Corey Dirrig, LeRon Dawkins, and Mark Pererra discuss Iron Man 2, examining whether Tony Stark’s second adventure holds up better than they rem…
STANDARD DEF: Mass Effect
This week on Standard Definition, LeRon Dawkins and Stoy Jovic discuss Mass Effect, the narrative-driven galactic RPG about Commander Shepard and their crew that changed the way the industry approach…
EXP: Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection and Tetris
This week on Expansion Pass, Corey Dirrig and Edward Varnell discuss the newly announced Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The Cowabunga Collection, their nostalgia for TMNT, and why Tetris is the closes…
STANDARD DEF: Pinocchio Spoilercast and Review Discussion
This week, Stephanie Klimov is joined by Corey Dirrig and Mark Pererra to discuss the 1940 animated classic Pinocchio and how it holds up compared to today’s Disney films. Their discussion might just…
EXP: Is Nintendo Cosplay Popular?
In this episode of Expansion Pass, Edward is joined by Larry Giver of The World 1-1 Podcast to talk about the popularity of Nintendo characters in cosplay and if they really are the most popular.
STANDARD DEF: Nintendo Wii U
Wes from the So Many Games, So Little Time podcast and an affiliate of the World 1-1 Network joins Edward Varnell to discuss the Wii U—its presentation, its games, and how the console’s failures ulti…
INTERVIEW: Larry Giver, The World 1-1 Podcast Network
This week, Ed interviews Larry Giver, head of World 1-1 Network. They talk about how they started the World 1-1 Podcast, some of their favorite moments, and the future of the network.
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STANDARD DEF: Raiders of the Lost Ark Spoilercast and Review Discussion
It’s time for the long-awaited review of the Indiana Jones movies! In this episode of Standard Definition, Corey Dirrig is joined by Stoy Jovic and Matthew Kiel to discuss the pivotal 1981 film from …