Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

We finally get to our deep dive into Law & Disorder, and boy do we have a lot to talk about. 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://youtu.be/DLIAV0PmppY “5 Things I LOVE About Elite Dangerous” by Cinder_Relic – https://youtu.be/hJ6FEQTI6Xk “Elite Dangero...

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/...

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...

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=ZBTdblprDV4 Nicey “What’s next for ops?” – https://niceygy.net/posts/2026/whats-next-for-ops/ Cannon’s prototype Orrery map Mod...

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...

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/G24bBu9JQoI Companion...

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-fringe Chris Mk IV interview with Will Sebag-Montefiore – https://blackdiamondfm.com/art-and-culture/will-sebag-montefiore-brings-game-of-phones-to-edinburgh...

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 – ht...

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_EGzwTg Inara squadro...

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/ki65TrY7ujM E...

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 Lysander666 https://www....

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 Sla...

Whilst the Welsh Contingent enjoy nice cool beers in Scotland the rest of us melt in Operational Bugs and Nomadic Flowers Links : Elite Dangerous – 4.4.0.2 Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-4-0-2 “Record Breaking Mountain? My First Biologic Trip with the Nomad” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/5FCfsRfDgNg “The NEW NOMAD Flight Review!! | An Elite Dangerous FA-OFF...

The crew chat about their experiences on the Partner Preview server, we give away a nomad to a lucky live listener with thanks to Frontier, and we find out what you're looking forward to! Links: Patch Notes - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-operations-update-notes.648012/ THE GREATEST SPACE SIM?” by Scott Gust - https://youtu.be/NqVdLCzSv94 “Solo Hard Operation: Terminal...

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/

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.pdf JWE3 Rebirth Expansion – https://store.steampowered.com/app/4131670/Jurassic_World_Evolution_3_Rebirth_Expansion/#app_reviews_hash Chaos Gate Deathwatch – https://store.steampowered.com/app/30...

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:...

The crew chat about the latest news – the Nomad is coming to Elite with the Operations update! Links Carrier 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=LjGEesXwBLo Scraps of Reality “Sidewinder Hutton Run” –  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vtq1caiC2og...

DW3 is over! The boys are back in the bubble and psykit spends some time grilling them on their adventures. Links: May Dev log – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/elite-dangerous-may-dev-log-2026 Operation Warbucks – https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile “GALNET NEWS: Lady Zi & The Consortium” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/BzZCRvXQlo8 “White Paper – Void H...

The crew discuss Operations, Dodecs and fantasise about the happy endings they might get. Links Frontier Trading Update –  https://otp.tools.investis.com/clients/uk/frontier_developments_plc/rns/regulatory-story.aspx?cid=1725&newsid=2056042 Operation Warbucks –  https://tiltify.com/+operations-warbucks-eradicoiding-cancer/profile Furthest From Sol Record –  https://forums.frontier.co.uk/posts/...

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 Al...

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_update Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-3-0 CmdrGolgafunkin’s DW3 racing livestream: “Elite Dangerous Ep16 Throttle Therapy...

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.uk The Making of Type 7th Heaven –  https://youtu.be/ov_ByQGnrJ4 ToCoSo patreon –  https://www.patreon.com/c/tocosomusic/home “Elite Dangerous / Distant World Legacy Tour” by J...

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 - htt...

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 Minec...