Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast
Some hardcore fans of the franchise discuss anything and everything about Elite: Dangerous, through development to deployment. All done with the requisite wit and banter. Supplementary shows also discuss books, other computer games and host fan forums.
Episodes
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 News
Fan made colonisation map – https://oasis-cartograph.onrender.com/
Alec’s colonis...
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/mDqwHJhEUWA
SRVSurvey – RavenColonial’s gallery of all orbital and surface coloni...
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://youtu.be/d4k-440dchk
...
The crew fight latency issues and discuss their favourite of the last six ships introduced to the game.
Community News
Nicey's blog the original Elite games on modern hardware - https://niceygy.net/2025/08/09/retro-elite/
ToCoSo's Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/tocosomusic
Elite Dangerous - Legend (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ
“Step Inside the Panther Clipper Bridge | Elite Dangerous V...
The crew discuss the Type 11 Prospector at length, debut a new advert, and lament the lack of in game news.
Community News
Elite Dangerous rated best space flight simulation by space.com
https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/best-space-flight-simulation-games-ranked
“Behemoth In The Pink — Timelapse” by SiegfriedOrigin
https://youtu.be/d4gLNwxsbbA
Mechan's Organised PvP - https://youtu.be/eaF18JcFx3I
Lo...
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 Minimum Fuss as Po...
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 Corner
Phantom 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 Clipper down the side o...
The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition.
Community Corner
Colonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032
Galnet 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 Beginners | Your First...
The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits?
Community Corner
Distant 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-presents-the-3311-drak...
The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper.
Community Corner
Alec'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 Casual
https://youtu.be/vKXU5ehpnm8
“10 K...
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-2025
Elite Dangerous in VR with Meta Quest | Full Setup Gu...
The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur!
Community news
CMDR 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.634214
Issue Tracker request for J...
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/3lqk2wvmpdc2e
Consider 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
Download the episode directly from here
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 - https://www.youtube.com...
The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together.
Community News
Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight
Nicey 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 Just About) Elite: ...
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 News
Elite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100
Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-years-at-frontier-and-all-activity-7325861458087485440-ATYw/?utm_source=share&utm...
A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3.
Development News
New ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990
Frontier 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 - https://edrushfleet....
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
Community News
Tour the Solar...
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_nQjo9eqI
Elite Dangereuse Construction tool - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/construction.php?community=true
Reddit post explaining it more - https://www.reddi...
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/NCoplMxav0M
Elite Dangerous O...
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