Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast
Lave Radio is a weekly podcast about the universe of Elite and the community surrounding it. The show covers topics related to the game Elite Dangerous, including lore, news, and player discussion. It is recorded live every Tuesday evening at 20:30 UK Time. The podcast serves as a lively companion for fans of the Elite series.
Episodes
Lave Radio Episode 598 - She’s a thirsty bitch.
The Anaconda Mk II is out! We’ve got a lot to talk about with it!Links:Canonn BioForge – https://bioforge.canonn.tech/“New AI Companion for Exobiology and Exploration – Elite Intel” by Juseppe’s World – https://youtu.be/X06FN4OSb6MSupercruise handling of ships spreadsheet has been updated with Anaconda Mk II – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/supercruise-handling-of-ships.396845/A little expe
Lave Radio - Episode 597 "Oh No, It’s The Space Rozzers!"
We finally get to our deep dive into Law & Disorder, and boy do we have a lot to talk about. Oops, this was originally released as episode 598 - we're just a little eager to get to 600! It has been corrected now.Links:“10 Elite Dangerous Frustrations Players Rarely Say Out Loud” by Ricardo’s Gaming – https://youtu.be/c9jucWWKhwk“N S P – Notable Stellar Phenomena” by Mr Bishb0sh – https://y
Lave Radio Episode 596 - It’s Not The Length Of The Show It’s What You Do With It
In a short show due to shenanigans the crew have a chat about Elite Dangerous.Links:“GUIDE: Essential New Commander FAQ in Elite Dangerous” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/4HDLzDWjiUo“The Features Elite Dangerous Left Behind – A deeply nostalgic analysis” by Juseppe’s World –https://youtu.be/Czb-dsmAuEE“The FOG/super atmosphere mystery of HIP 87621 solved!” by VRFlorian – https://youtu.be/Mtm03
Lave Radio Episode 595 - Anaconda Ponder
A full crew share their initial reactions to the Anaconda Mk II!Links:“I Finally Tried Elite Dangerous… as a Star Citizen Player” by Cinder_Relic – https://youtu.be/usKtZjber8s“A Tribute to 10 Years with Elite Dangerous” by Whiskey Popcorn – https://youtu.be/ZwJsxco3fkE“Distant Worlds 3 Odyssey Part 2 ( Hommage Cmdr Sandosan )” by Eikoop – https://youtu.be/J360iqVuDd8“DLSS 5 Pros and Cons in Gamep
Lave Radio Episode 594 "Bananaconda"
The crew speculate what the new Elite Dangerous vessel Frontier teased could be.CMDR Homborger – “Buckyball or Death” – https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2026/09/19/buckyball-or-death/Theyyruuus “Elite Dangerous – Why I keep Coming Back (2026)” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZBTdblprDV4Nicey “What’s next for ops?” – https://niceygy.net/posts/2026/whats-next-for-ops/Cannon’s prototype Orrery map Mode –
Lave Radio Episode 593 - Do You Want To See Something Funny?
The post ECM blues are real. We chat about our highlights and discuss our hot takes.Links:Do You Want To See Something Funny? https://bsky.app/profile/laveradio.bsky.social/post/3muzpwdim3k25“Elite Dangerous: Successful Trading” by The High Wake – https://youtu.be/JOWuIJEOVRY“Typical Beluga Pilots” by The High Wake – https://youtu.be/2KXvlf9QA_Y“I played the most OVERWHELMING space game ever made
Lave Radio - Episode 592 "Big Skoosh, Wee Skoosh"
We're in Colonia, in the bubble, in a perpetual state of flux and on our way to ECM!The Pathfinder Initiative Expedition (departs from Jackson’s Lighthouse on 13th September 2026) - https://www.edsm.net/en_GB/expeditions/summary/id/225/name/Pathfinder+Initiative“Elite Dangerous Colonisation Update 3312-08-27 - Going North” by CMDR Precambrian Mollusc - https://youtu.be/G24bBu9JQoICompanion int
Lave Radio Episode 591 - Massive Megamarket Missing, Many Mystified
The crew wait patiently for the next thing to happen in Elite – is that vibrant ship packs?Links:Chris Mk IV interview with John Gracey – https://blackdiamondfm.com/art-and-culture/jon-gracey-brings-blood-on-the-clocktower-to-the-edinburgh-fringeChris Mk IV interview with Will Sebag-Montefiore – https://blackdiamondfm.com/art-and-culture/will-sebag-montefiore-brings-game-of-phones-to-edinburgh“Pur
Lave Radio - Episode 590 "We've got the horn!"
The crew talk about the newly revealed Rhino and what the new surface mechanics might mean for Elite.Links“Elite Dangerous: Every Time At Pioneer Supplies” by The High Wake – https://youtu.be/9rLnlKSK2cE“The slow regard of silent things… when the journey is the destination.” by VRFlorian – https://youtu.be/o3bTofBrmxs“Explore – Mine – repeat! Regarding silent things… slowly…” by VRFlorian – https:
Lave Radio Episode 589 - JCBs in SPAAAAACE
Predictably, the crew try and fail to temper their expectations when it comes to a teased vehicle.Links:“Elite Dangerous:Command Deck – First Look” by ED: Command Deck – https://youtu.be/rsarxoam6lQ“Elite: Dangerous – From The Past to Infinity” by SpaceBear – https://youtu.be/TSgezxUL7SI“Elite Dangerous – The BEST Space Sim in 2026?” by LT Gaming – https://youtu.be/gl1b_EGzwTgInara squadron change
Lave Radio Episode 588 - No Chrises Were Harmed In The Making Of This Episode
Nitpicks and quibbles, we’ve all got them. We explore your Elite Dangerous wants.Links:Chris Mk IV’s interview with Special Effect at Edinburgh Zoo – https://blackdiamondfm.com/localnews/specialeffects-av1-robot-creates-a-wild-day-out-from-afar“SRV vs Nomad Exo-bio Showdown” by Kryten – https://youtu.be/ewZ20AskeoY“Kestrels in High Intensity CZ” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/ki65TrY7ujMElite
Lave Radio Episode 587 - Mouldy Eczema
In a 2 and a half Dodec long stream, the crew plan for their next trip to Colonia.Links:Epic Launcher Update Info – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-epic-launcher-update.646333/“Trench Turner | Sub-light space racing | Elite Dangerous” by Osiliran – https://youtu.be/nr55KLZXV0w“Full yearly report after living on a single moon for 12 months” by CMDR Lysander666https://www.reddi
Lave Radio Episode 586 - Vessels are Coming Home
We talk about our wants for a missing Summer vessel and talk about all the goings on from the last week in Elite Dangerous, while Ben tries to search for the rear entrance.Links:“How to Quickrun SOLO Operations in 12 min in Elite Dangerous the fast, quick and easy way tutorial” by Atlas Rand Gaming – https://youtu.be/UZ_GtQyLiBY“Firestorm Rescue Operations Solo – Easy – Elite Dangerous” by Slamsca
Lave Radio Episode 583 - Too Close to the Sun
The Orange Sidewinder crew struggle through the heat for a discussion about the Nomad and your feelings about operations!Links:“o7 Debrief” by MidnightWraith – https://oernster.github.io/o7Debrief/“EDColonisationAsst” by MidnightWraith – https://oernster.github.io/EDColonisationAsst/
Lave Radio Episode 582 - Your Operation Predictions
We finally get to your thoughts about what each Operation might look like!Links:Frontier FY26 trading update presentation – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-06/frontier-fy26-trading-update-presentation.pdfJWE3 Rebirth Expansion – https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131670/Jurassic_World_Evolution_3_Rebirth_Expansion/#app_reviews_hashChaos Gate Deathwatch – https://store.steampowered.com/app/3010270
Lave Radio Episode 581 - "CATCHPHRASE"
The crew finally have the chance to sit down and discuss Operations, voicing their predictions, thoughts and concerns.Links“DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #15 – The End – speech and fireworks” by Lolof-gaming – https://youtu.be/Ij2o0hvciUU“Tech Demo – Virtual Motion Control” by Beaucoup Fish – https://youtu.be/gKk_0x3IhAo“Distant Worlds 360” by Beacoup Fish – https://youtu.be/opMlyPJ71dA“Project Icarus: Ship
Lave Radio Episode 580 - Om Nom Nom Nomad
The crew chat about the latest news – the Nomad is coming to Elite with the Operations update!LinksCarrier TV galactic Bulletin https://carriertv.buanzo.org/news/CMDR Precambrian Mollusc “Distant Worlds 3 Science Summary – You’re still here? Go home, it’s over.” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjGEesXwBLoScraps of Reality “Sidewinder Hutton Run” – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtq1caiC2og“The No
Lave Radio Episode 578 - Cutting off people’s noob hammers
The crew discuss Operations, Dodecs and fantasise about the happy endings they might get.LinksFrontier Trading Update – https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=2056042Operation Warbucks – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profileFurthest From Sol Record – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/1081762
Lave Radio Episode 577 - Stations on fire, Operations on trial
The crew talk about burning stations and how they’ve changed, and contemplate the new information about Operations.Links:“The Peduncle Tree Cloud” by BeetleJude – https://youtu.be/dkQ7YOmmStE“Operation Warbucks” – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile“Why Commanders Quit Elite Dangerous(And Don’t Come Back)” by Midnite Black – https://youtu.be/eiYxH4KN27g“To All Comm
Lave Radio Episode 576 - The bottom 99% of liners in the galaxy
We have burning station rescues! The crew are excited about this.Links:Operations Update – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/update-operations?utm_source=forums&utm_medium=community&utm_campaign=ed_ongoing&utm_content=ed_operations_updatePatch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0CmdrGolgafunkin’s DW3 racing livestream: “Elite Dangerous Ep16 Throttle Therapy” –
Lave Radio Episode 575 - At least we have Galnet
It’s another slow news week as the crew talk about everything that’s happened in the last two weeks.Links:Elite Dangerous Lore Explorer – https://elitedangereuse.github.io/LoreExplorer/Frontier Astro – FrontierAstro.co.ukThe Making of Type 7th Heaven – https://youtu.be/ov_ByQGnrJ4ToCoSo patreon – https://www.patreon.com/c/tocosomusic/home“Elite Dangerous / Distant World Legacy Tour” by Juseppe’s W
Lave Radio Episode 574 - Spreading your seeds everywhere
The crew talk about the CG and play the waiting game for any more information about operations, no seriously, any more. Please.Community Corner“The Rise and Fall of the Guardians” by Xpeigh - https://youtu.be/9uq2h1rSBXI“The CAMERA SUITE | Elite Dangerous: How We Film Stuff” by The Buur Pit - https://youtu.be/oFiW5EnF1So“How to Make Exobiology Faster and More Profitable” by Mile13 Gaming - https:/
Lave Radio Episode 573 - Tharg Man and the Zomboids
The crew talk about what is going on with “Big Bill” and make their predictions, around some topical tangents.Community Corner:The Buckyball Racing Club presents: Prison Circuit (20th – 30th March 3312) – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-prison-circuit-20th-30th-march-3312.646130/u/SonOfASeaGherkin has built a sidewinder and an eagle at 1:1 scale in Minecraf
Lave Radio Episode 572 - But it'll be the BGS
The crew get together to discuss your predictions for the feature reboot later this year.Community Corner:“ALONE - Deep in the Black Episode 17” by Commander Meek - https://youtu.be/pybq_QKH8ic"DISTANT WORLDS 3 - #7 - The Guardian of the Twins” by Lolof Gaming - https://youtu.be/NmrlcTO-MpE“DW3 Rendezvous Rally 8” by Alexandre - https://youtu.be/SdH0erDXDiw“Elite: Dangerous - Resilience” by C
Lave Radio Episode 571 - Ian Malcolm’s Chest Hair
In a very speculative show, the crew discuss bobbleheads and the potential for Mk II modules.Community Corner:“Elite Dangerous – Kestrel Mk2 PVP Build” by Nug – https://youtu.be/yV-MpfpN-LM“ELITE DANGEROUS – DISTANT WORLDS 3 – #6 – Veil’s Ember” by Lolof Gaming – https://youtu.be/G7LkWNoWefI“Mind The Gap Time Trial – DW3” by Chimes – https://youtu.be/UG1VoN-mrtwECM – https://elitecommunitymeet.inf
Lave Radio Episode 570 - Nuclear Wessel
With a bit of a quiet news week, we speculate on vessels, and Colin learns what happens if you play with it too much.Lave Radio vs Loose Screws:Catch up on the show – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=glzkpGsurj0&t=2627sDonate to Special Effect here – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86Development News:Frontier Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/frontierdev.bsky.socialCommunity News:“What could a BGS up
Lave Radio Episode 569 "Hiding Your Kestrel in the Tussocks"
The Kestrel has been released, we have a debut of a track from ToCoSo for Gameblast, and we talk about the update!Development News:Kestrel Mk II promo video – https://youtu.be/6070dkRUKMgPatch notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesGAMEBLAST:Lave Radio vs Loose Screws tiltify link – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86Special Effect Website – https://www.specialeffect.org.ukBluesky – https://bs
Lave Radio Episode 568 - The Kestrel Mk II, still missing the fluffy dice
We’re had access to the Kestrel Mk II as part of the partner program, and we have feelings about it. We also discuss the Devlog and everything that is coming this year.Community NewsRegister to be a surveyed CMDR – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76“DevLog Decompiled 02/26 – HOW many ships?” – by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2026/02/17/devlog-decompiled-02-26/The Federal Times –https://www.reddit.
Lave Radio Episode 567 - Beavering about the Galaxy
We read some community submitted Galnet suggestions and fall into a world of innuendo and insults – it’s like we’ve never been away!Community News:Lave Radio vs Loose Screws Family Fortunes surveyed CMDR sign up form – https://forms.gle/ChB1xbGyDdcRqAZ76“The New Caledonian Clarion February 5th 3312” by ChickenCowGod – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qwnbfc/the_new_caledonian_clar
Lave Radio Episode 566 - Good Grief
What defines good PvP and bad PvP? The crew is determined to find out in this week’s episode.Community News:“It’s Okay to Take A Break From Your Favorite Game” by Loot and Grind – https://youtu.be/Aai1I10XNi4“Distant Worlds 3 – Week 1 in photos” by Mr Bishb0sh – https://youtu.be/CmglQwWZAww“Very Close Arrival…” by Cmdr Reggit – https://youtu.be/nweHzAetDZw“Le Monde de la Mort – Exploration Distant
Lave Radio Episode 565 - Making A Race Out Of Anything
Distant Worlds 3 has set off, two of the crew are on board… sort of, but we have a show to do!Development NewsH1 FY26 Financial Results – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-01/frontier-h1-fy26-results-presentation.pdfCommunity News“The Contubernium (edition 36)” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qco1nn/ncn_presents_the_contubernium_edition_36_getting/“Club Neverest” – https://www.re
Lave Radio Episode 564 - Full Penetration Required
The crew talk about their expectations for the upcoming Distant Worlds 3 expedition.Community Corner“3311: In Review” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2025/12/30/3311-in-review/Mandalay planetary descent Blender animation by Ryferion –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q61dd7/made_a_short_mandalay_animation/Beautiful 3D printed Lakon Type-8 by SecretHot8057 –https://www.reddit.com/r/E
Lave Radio Episode 563 - Predictions with an S
We're back! It's 3312 and the crew speculate what could be coming in the coming year, and discuss your speculations as well!Development NewsCharlie Hall article with executive producer Gauthier Verquerre and Curtis Griffiths - https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/2025-was-huge-for-elite-dangerous-here-s-what-2026-has-to-offerCommunity News“Elite Dangerous - Voyage” by Nug - https://youtu.be/3-ie
Lave Radio Episode 562 - What a year?!
It’s the last show of 2025/3311! A packed crew discuss their personal highlights of the last year – Happy Holidays everyone!Development NewsHoliday post – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/holidays-2025-festive-event-paint-jobs-and-moreCommunity News(Alec’s top ten of the community this year!)ToCoSo and High Wake (Don’t Forget Your Limpets) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzLe8sJ6IgAitolu’s I
Lave Radio Episode 561 - Foot Stuff
There’s been an overhaul to the Elite on Foot Combat, and we have thoughts!Community NewsDW3’s Launch Site – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1pguc37/followup_we_did_it_a_t3_planetary_port_in_1hr/Project Galtea – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/project-galtea-long-distance-colonization-project.643888/ https://projectgaltea.org/“Elite Dangerous | Did They Fix On Foot Combat?”
Lave Radio Episode 560 - Casp In Front Of Things
The Caspian Explorer is out! We’ve had a good chance to fly it and have thoughts! Also, Ben blows and Colin plays with himself.Development News:Caspian Explorer Update Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-0-0Community Corner:Update on sniped systems returned to rightful owners – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-number-of-previously-claimed-systems-were-made-availabl
Lave Radio Episode 559 - The Sphere!
It’s time to catch up on your questions of the week from the last two week! What did you think of the Dodec and the Operations announcement?Development NewsDev Blog – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blogCommunity NewsCOL 285 Water Bubble – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1p3m5nj/the_water_bubble_system_sniping_map_updates_and/DW3 Launch site competition – https://
Lave Radio Episode 558 - Dungeons and Disconnections
The crew discuss Radicoida Unica, Operations, and Colin rolls a critical fail for internet connectivity.Development News:Balancing Update – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-on-balancing-changes-to-system-development.643111/#post-10742026Vote for Frontier in the Simulation/Strategy in The Game Awards – https://thegameawards.com/Community Corner:“Player made outpost Orbit
Lave Radio Episode 557 - "Deca Dodec Deemed Dumb"
There’s been a new update which includes the Dodec and Colonisation changes we’re disappointed by, but some of the other stuff is getting us going! Development NewsUpdate Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notesCommunity CornerThe Winged Hussars – https://www.thewingedhussars.com/en“An Elite Adventure” by VRFlorian – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSSMXOUo_5WDm_XKg4nBrtD9ysTsuZ_S“T
Lave Radio Episode 556 - Is the Dodo Doodoo Done?
Frontier have given us all so much to talk about we’ll be chatting about this for weeks!Development NewsNovember Developer Log: https://youtu.be/e6kQYtfz1sk?si=gkW1ejrq7amdroO4Frontier’s Odyssey Guide: https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guideCommunity CornerÉlite Dangereuse :“3 Years of Élite Dangereuse, by the numbers”https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-years-of-elite-142719717?utm_medium=cl
Lave Radio Episode 555 - Moistly Harmless
It’s Halloween week! We’re talking about our favourite spooky things that are in Elite!Community Corner:“The Endless | Out There Series Finale” by Commander Exorcist https://youtu.be/70aXDAjIPrE“Alzo 40_#5” by Alzo Music https://youtu.be/HCqrFNigIFI“Distant Worlds 3 Training Expedition – HR 6164 Mass Jump” by tomcathttps://youtu.be/m17torGEtoI“Elite Dangerous Distant Worlds 3 prelude: high-G exerc
Lave Radio Episode 554 - "How Hard Can It Be Though"
Colin is back and he has notes about the last show! We’re discussing what we’d love to see as the new feature at the end of the year.Community Corner:The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=juMMw4rpxBsElite Dangerous Colonization Mega Guide – Version 2.0.0 by Cmdr Mechan – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-colonization-mega-guide-version-2-0-0-re
Lave Radio Episode 553 - Titan Tramp Stamp
The crew discuss back to back CGs, and predict what Frontier could surprise us with in the final new feature of the year.Community Corner:Alec’s interesting colonisation systems thread – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/“Heart in the Infinite | Out There” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/Z3nmL-Gnuo8“A Friendly Canyon
Lave Radio Episode 552 - Increasing the size of Alec's ring
Alec’s been playing with his ring so much we might need to stage an intervention, but in the meantime we’ll talk about your suggestions for the final ship of the year.Development NewsColonisation Stats – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1974523433598779657Galaxy Percentage Explored – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1973793885731119491Community CornerColonisation stats from Ian Doncaster – h
Lave Radio Episode 551 - "I Enjoyed Unloading My Volley"
The crew discuss the Type-11 prospector update and sing the praises of this entirely bonkers ship, while Ben pines for more back door access.Development NewsType-11 Prospector Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0Type-11 Prospector Page – https://www.elitedangerous.com/prospectorFrontiers Getting Started Guide – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/getting-started-elite
Lave Radio Episode 550 - Big Trumble trouble in Little HIP 87621
On a week full of anticipation, the crew discuss what they think could be lurking in HIP 87621.Development News:Type 11 Galactic Edition – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-galactic-edition(Other Frontier Game) Planet Coaster 2 Sorcery Pack DLC – https://www.planetcoaster.com/dlc/sorcery-packCommunity News:“All Ships Reviewed 2025” by Infer A Good Time – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s
Lave Radio Episode 549 - Spuffing Out Emerald Gas
There’s been a gas leak at the Orange Sidewinder and the crew try to discuss updates, semantics and their Type-11 Prospector thoughts while becoming increasingly unhinged.Development NewsType 11 Prospector Highlights https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-prospector-highlightsInactive Squadron Leader Changes https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/inactive-squadron-leader-changes.641190/Communi
Lave Radio Episode 548 - Frontier... locked?
We finally have time to talk about the Vanguards update, and have many thoughts about a very content heavy week!Elite Dangerous Vanguards Patch 2 – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-vanguards-patch-2.640923/Mystery to be unlocked – https://canonn.science/codex/a-secret-to-be-uncovered-a-trail-to-be-followed/Community NewsFan made colonisation map – https://oasis-cartograph.onre
Lave Radio Episode 547 - ToCoSo Talks Tunez
The crew are joined by the wonderful ToCoSo to talk all about his new album, Radio7: Attack of The Onionheadz.Community Corner“TITAN Contractors – Cinematic Trailer” by Radium – https://youtu.be/qAgJfS8QJHM“I’m Making a Player Group, You’re Invited” by Indigo – https://youtu.be/jFSTdhR0L7k“A Beginner’s Guide to Exploration” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/mDqwHJhEUWASRVSurvey – RavenColonial’s galler
Lave Radio Episode 546 - Vanguards, left in the shadows
The crew discuss the latest update, Vanguards and Shadows, and reflect on a fantastic ECM.
Community News:“Ludicrous! The Drakhyr Rally” by Cmdr Homborger -https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/08/19/ludicrous-the-drakhyr-rally/“A Valley of Ice and Sand” (Out There) by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/u9kS-xiYcoU“Elite Dangerous: Odyssey - Exploration Montage | Episode 19” by coeneman02 - https://y
Lave Radio Episode 545 - But what's your favourite?
The crew fight latency issues and discuss their favourite of the last six ships introduced to the game.
Community NewsNicey's blog the original Elite games on modern hardware - https://niceygy.net/2025/08/09/retro-elite/ToCoSo's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusicElite Dangerous - Legend (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ“Step Inside the Panther Clipper Bridge
Lave Radio Episode 544 - This One Goes To Eleven
The crew discuss the Type 11 Prospector at length, debut a new advert, and lament the lack of in game news.
Community NewsElite Dangerous rated best space flight simulation by space.comhttps://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-space-flight-simulation-games-ranked“Behemoth In The Pink — Timelapse” by SiegfriedOriginhttps://youtu.be/d4gLNwxsbbAMechan's Organised PvP - https://youtu.be/ea
Lave Radio Episode 543 - 'So Here's The Thing'
The crew issue an apology sonnet, and discuss the ship that was teased over the weekend.
Community Corner“Being An Imperial” by The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9qye-r5AUiQ“Looking Around the Panther Clipper MK2 Cockpit in VR” by Midnite Black - https://youtu.be/6YVwdnE8qpc“10 K Your Way #10 -The Kingfisher” by Beetlejude - https://youtu.be/7F841YvNHPQ“Engineering Materials with As
Lave Radio Episode 542 - The Girth Is Fine The Length I'd Prefer More Of
The bulk of today's show is spent talking about the Panther Clipper, how does it measure up to expectations? Our bumper sized crew have thoughts!
Community CornerPhantom Explorers Monthly (June 3311) by Mint_the_Mighty - https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/june-2025“Redux - Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu - https://youtu.be/GDoZRY1ulus“Dropping a Panther
Lave Radio Episode 541 - Smokin' a Gas Giant
The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition.
Community CornerColonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032Galnet News Digest About it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bKjwoLUP0“I Forgot the BEST Part of Elite — Exploring!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://youtu.be/aEFB54F0AB8“Elite Dangerous for Absolute Beg
Lave Radio Episode 540 - Rubbing Your Nose In It
The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits?
Community CornerDistant Worlds 3 has opened for applications! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dw3-distant-worlds-3-website-roster-signups.639043/Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/Drakhyr Rally Sign Up - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club
Lave Radio Episode 539 - Are You Happy Now?
The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper.
Community CornerAlec's guide to 'interesting' colonisation systems and stations.https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/“In Memoriam 4 - Nebula (an Elite Dangerous Exploration video)” by Primetime Casualhttps://youtu.be/v
Lave Radio Episode 538 - An Eight Kilometer Long Skid Mark
There's a lot to cover, Frontier's Financial reports, our engineering QOTW and Panther Clipper expectations!
Community News - Kekosummer's Showroom System - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/build-a-system-with-every-odyssey-settlement.637592/Phantom Explorer's Monthly by CMDR Mint_the_Mighty -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/may-2025Elite Dangerous in VR with Met
Lave Radio Episode 537 - Waiting for news of Colin's Fleet Carrier
The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur!
Community newsCMDR Mechan's Colonisation Guide - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonization-mega-guide-v1-0b-released.638126/ Ian Doncaster's Colonisation Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214Issu
Lave Radio Episode 536 - Second Star to the right and straight on ‘til morning!
The crew sit down for a chat with the wonderful Arthur Tolmie, in his final month at frontier.
Daisy Bell's Pride Posts - https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2eConsider raising money for Special Effect by taking part in the #10kYourWay challenge this July with a special call out to Elite Dangerous Commanders! discord.gg/2f2VAfECAf
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Lave Radio Episode 535 - 'Vanguards: Putting the Thing into the Thing'
The crew look to the next Frontier Unlocked and speculate what will be revealed as part of the Vanguards update!
Community Corner“Elite Dangerous is nothing” by timmm - https://youtu.be/dze-TC1g0HI“Echoes of the Galaxy” by CMDR_JohnWick - https://youtu.be/ZPQYA9BrlsI“The Heart Within (machinima)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/70I0vIZB4_I'The Melville Expedition' by Galnet News Digest - http
Lave Radio Episode 534 - Community Efforts and Happy Endings
The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together.
Community NewsOperation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlightNicey EDDN Blog - https://niceygy.net/2025/05/19/the-eddn-how-your-3rd-party-apps-work/ZaviiNet’s EDFM (Elite Dangerous Fleet Manager) - https://edfm.space/ Just (Formerly
Lave Radio Episode 533 - Holy Arx Batman
In which the crew talk potential customisation, charity shenanigans, and Alec tries to start a fight with The Buur Pit on no less than three occasions.
Development NewsElite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-years-at-frontier-and-all-activity-7325861458087485440
Lave Radio Episode 532
A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3.
Development NewsNew ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990Frontier Unlocked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE
Community News“Just About: 8 Months On” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/30/just-about-8-months-on/“Lurking in the Lagrange” by Homborger - h
Lave Radio Episode 531 - My what a large foot you have
The crew howl in to action post Pitcon to cover teasers and Trailblazers Update 3
Development News
PitCon Ship Tease - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1916130089885933603
Trailblazers Patch 3 - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-wednesday-april-30.636973/
Frontier Unlocked Wednesday 1800-1900 - https://www.twitch.tv/frontier
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Lave Radio Episode 530 - 'Dan Dan Daaaaaaan'
It's a packed sidewinder as the crew engages the wild speculation drives and talks about the year to come.
Community News:The New Shape of the Bubble - https://nanushtol.github.io/ed-colonization-map/Colonization Timelapse by ENDERS - https://youtu.be/lC_nQjo9eqIElite Dangereuse Construction tool - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/construction.php?community=trueReddit post explaining it more
Lave Radio Episode 529 - Not Mad, Just Disappointed
Everyone has opinions about the Corsair!
Development News:Corsair Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-3
Community Corner:Niceys Guide to the Stella Forge - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/02/stellar-forge-pt1/Smelly Little Monkey and a Reluctant Rogue AI by OrangePheonix - https://youtu.be/ZfwKcJBXX1U'The Shoulder of Orion' by ObsidianAnt - https://youtu.be/NCoplMxav0MEl
Lave Radio Episode 528 - Silly Stations and Grand Expectations
The crew chat about the Corsair and speculate on the other three ships that are on their way.
Development News:Elite Dangerous | Gutamaya Corsair Stream Highlight - https://youtu.be/xPzYqVmW3uo
Community News:“How Build Points Work: A Trailblazers Tutorial” by Mechan - https://youtu.be/bju5uKnGVtc“Past Life - Elite: Dangerous in 100 images” by Aitolu - https://youtu.be/tgl2xtGN674“Colonisation B
Lave Radio Episode 527 - 'It's kinda shit though'
We're plagued with an abundance of biowaste in the orange sidewinder with no way to deal with it, for now.
Development News:Stuttering Issue - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70049Flickering Shadows - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/41717
Community News:The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oicLOTqUws CMDR Picard Celebration post - https://x.com/MissionFars
Lave Radio Episode 526 - A little on the Nose
What do we want? Corsair! Why do we want it? Nose puns, mostly.
Community NewsIan Doncaster's forum thread for colonisation properties - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214/Mint_the_Mighty’s “Phantom Explorers Monthly” -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/february-2025Hutton Orbital Dethroned - https://www
Lave Radio Episode 525 - Puppies or Ice Cream
The crew delve more into vanguards, and discover that Colin belongs in a museum.
Elite Dangerous NewsTrailblazers Feedback Forum Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-system-colonisation-beta-details-feedback.634055/
Community NewsNicey's System Architect Tool - https://colony.niceygy.net/Distant Worlds 3 Roadmap - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/distant-worlds-3-
Lave Radio Episode 524 - 'Robust and Delightful'
Trailblazers has dropped and 75% of us are loving it! We share our first impressions.
Development News:Frontier Unlocked - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wx8O9V8C0AUpdate Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-0Trailblazers How To From Frontier - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/system-colonisation-guideCommunity Corner:Haulin' Steel by ToCoSo - https://www.youtube.com/wat
Lave Radio Episode 523 - Respectfully, twelve
Lave Radio celebrates it's twelfth birthday the day before the Trailblazers update drops and somehow we find things to talk about!
Development Newshttps://www.elitedangerous.com/news/system-colonisation-beta-detailsFeedback here - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-system-colonisation-beta-details.634055/Trailblazer Twitch Drops - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/trailblazer
Lave Radio Episode 522 - Powerplay is the Sex Panther of Elite Dangerous
Did you know that people are raising money for Special Effect this weekend?
Community News:ToCoSo and The High Wake with Loop Of Shame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXMyrgDvLzc Immersed Robot Elite in VR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_b4SUq8LCwCMDR Exorcist Out There - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpgzgDkIkeMJust About Formula 1000 - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38646/formula
Lave Radio Episode 521 - 'What About The First and Second Party?'
The crew are joined by the creator of EDCoPilot, Razzafrag, to discuss all things third party apps.
Community News:Things Every New Player Should Know by Indigo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-82OvR0ZxgFive Ideas to Improve Exploration by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/wcOWXnhCJqoJust About article 'We asked 30 pro Elite Dangerous players what non-players just don’t understand' https:/
Lave Radio Episode 520 - I Don't Want Your Piss
Well, Ben's back.
Community News:Nicey's Powerplay Helper - https://elite.niceygy.net/changelogThe Apollo 14 Expedition - https://www.edsm.net/en_GB/expeditions/summary/id/209/name/Apollo+14+ExpeditionMass Jump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8yZIFNtrRo Aitolu, Precipice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmvAyW8By6Y3n1gm4tic - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EQJ_Hf3_YSAMile 13 Gaming What to
Lave Radio Episode 519 - Semi For Shoulder Launched Packhounds
The crew discuss why they don't play CQC, and what they'd add to increase the incentive to play.
Development News:FY25 - Interim Financial Results presentation - https://www.frontier.co.uk/investors/fy25-interim-financial-results-presentationNew Elite Partner Program Members - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/welcoming-new-partners-elite-dangerous-partner-program-january-2025
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Lave Radio Episode 518 - Petitions and Preparations
It is a truth universally acknowledged that Clare's distain for exploration is as far reaching as Distant Worlds 3. They have used the QOTW as incentive for the community to convince her otherwise. The crew also express their opinions about HIP 22460.
Development NewsFrontier 6 Months Results - https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/FDEV/fy25-h1-results-a-strong-turnaround/16852595?show
Lave Radio Episode 517 - We Apologise for the Inconvenience
The crew stop monkeying around, catch up with the Chris Mk IV and talk about Colonizaton dealbreakers.
Community Corner:Just About Prompt - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38212/why-you-play-elite-dangerous-rewardMechan's Debrief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8GRcF7nKZkAitolu 'Terrorist' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBSWSEiGVqwMile 13 Gaming's Colonization Overview - https://www.y
Lave Radio Episode 516 - “We Have To Go Deeper”
The crew welcome in 3311 with the customary look at what everyone hopes to see over the coming year.
Development News:Frontier Unwrapped Colonization - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfF6aDCOuhE&t=354sHyperspace Jumps take a long time - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70625
Community News:The battle for Sol by Coeneman02 - https://youtu.be/RuBzAe_hPAIGalnet News Digest Review of t
