Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

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”...

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-mrtw ECM –  https://elitecommunit...

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=2627s Donate to Special Effect here – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86 Development News: Frontier Bluesky – https://bsky.app/profile/frontierdev.bsky.social Community News: “What could a...

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/6070dkRUKMg Patch notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes GAMEBLAST: Lave Radio vs Loose Screws tiltify link – https://tilt.fyi/GJSMaYpi86 Special Effect Website – https://www.specialeffect.org.uk Bluesky – htt...

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 News Register 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....

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_c...

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 Worlds 3 has set off, two of the crew are on board… sort of, but we have a show to do! Development News H1 FY26 Financial Results – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-01/frontier-h1-fy26-results-presentation.pdf Community News “The Contubernium (edition 36)” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qco1nn/ncn_presents_the_contubernium_edition_36_getting/ “Club Neverest” – https://w...

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.c...

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 News Charlie 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-offer Community News “Elite Dangerous - Voyage” by Nug - https://youtu.be/...

It’s the last show of 2025/3311! A packed crew discuss their personal highlights of the last year – Happy Holidays everyone! Development News Holiday post –  https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/holidays-2025-festive-event-paint-jobs-and-more Community 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=rIzLe8sJ6Ig Ai...

There’s been an overhaul to the Elite on Foot Combat, and we have thoughts! Community News DW3’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 C...

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/4-3-0-0 Community Corner: Update on sniped systems returned to rightful owners – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-number-of-previously-claimed-systems-were-made-avai...

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 News Dev Blog –  https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog Community News COL 285 Water Bubble –  https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1p3m5nj/the_water_bubble_system_sniping_map_updates_and/ DW3 Launch site competition – ...

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-10742026 Vote for Frontier in the Simulation/Strategy in The Game Awards –  https://thegameawards.com/ Community Corner: “Player made outpos...

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 News Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes Community Corner The Winged Hussars – https://www.thewingedhussars.com/en “An Elite Adventure” by VRFlorian – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSSMXOUo_5WDm_XKg4nBrtD9ysTsuZ...

Frontier have given us all so much to talk about we’ll be chatting about this for weeks! Development News November Developer Log:  https://youtu.be/e6kQYtfz1sk?si=gkW1ejrq7amdroO4 Frontier’s Odyssey Guide:  https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide Community Corner Élite Dangereuse : “3 Years of Élite Dangereuse, by the numbers” https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-years-of-elite-142719717?utm_...

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 tomcat https://youtu.be/m17torGEtoI “Elite Dangerous Distant Worlds 3 prelude: high-...

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=juMMw4rpxBs Elite 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...

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 C...

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 News Colonisation Stats – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1974523433598779657 Galaxy Percentage Explored – https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1973793885731119491 Community Corner Colonisation stats from Ian Doncaste...

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 News Type-11 Prospector Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-2-1-0 Type-11 Prospector Page – https://www.elitedangerous.com/prospector Frontiers Getting Started Guide – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/getting-started-e...

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-pack Community News: “All Ships Reviewed 2025” by Infer A Good Time –  https://www.youtube.com/w...

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 News Type 11 Prospector Highlights https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/type-11-prospector-highlights Inactive Squadron Leader Changes https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/inactive-squadron-leader-changes.641190/ Com...

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-cartogra...