The LRM Podcast

This week's episode coincides with a brand-new issue of Land Rover Monthly going on sale, and you dear listener get a sneaky peek into the pages of the October edition of the magazine. Martin pops his Series One cherry on a team trundle out to the Peak District, and fails to impress Steve by waxing lyrical about the very latest off-road systems that he tried out on a driving day at Eastnor Castle....

In this week's episode, Martin and Steve answer more listeners' questions, including the ins and outs of temporary garages, towing a military trailer with a Freelander, and which is the best first Land Rover for an enthusiastic new driver. They also tease at the cover star of the next issue of Land Rover Monthly magazine, discuss whether the Range Rover P38 could be the next big thing, and share s...

In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly 's Martin and Steve answer a listener's question regarding which era of Defender to choose for his first Land Rover. Martin shares a tale of his driving instructor's wary approach to Land Rovers, and Steve remembers what got him into the Green Oval in the first place – an old logging truck called AlCraig. The pair look at how trends in the Land Rover scen...

In this week's episode of The LRM Podcast, a listener's question is answered, and the boys realise that in fact most questions can be answered simply by saying 'more Land Rovers'. Martin has an update on his poorly Freelander 2, Steve has a load of wood delivered, and after inadvertently forgetting about them on the last podcast, Product of the Week and Feature of the Week make a return. There's a...

In this episode, Steve reports back from his week away with his newly-completed camping set-up, which is tested to the limit by the great British weather on the east coast. Martin kicks himself when a temporary fix which had become permanent potentially spells the end of his Freelander 2, and weighs up the options for its potential replacement. He also highlights a few wild cards from his journey...

In this week's episode, the hot news is about the recently-released Defender OCTA. Just how special is this special edition? The boys look back on limited-run models and aftermarket add-ons from the past, and speculate about which of the numerous options could make a canny investment for the future. Can you spot Martin's 'deliberate' Freelander-based mistake? A listener's question is duly answered...

In this episode, Martin and Steve have just returned from the fantastic 2024 Billing Off Road Show, and have plenty to talk about. From their favourite Show and Tell entries to amazing club and trade stands to the action of the off-road course and incredible charity auction, the boys recount their favourite moments of this awesome event.

In this week's episode, the guys answer a listener's question about buying from auctions, recall their experiences buying the Land Rovers they own now, and decide that dealing with Land Rover people is far better than dealing with non-Land Rover people. There's excitement about the Lucas Classic at Shelsley Walsh, debate over the sheer torque of EV versus theatre of a petrol-swilling V8, and confu...

This week Martin and Steve discuss how to keep a Land Rover project moving and stop it from grinding to a halt – which can be easier said than done. They also talk ULEZ charges and how they are affecting used Land Rovers, and Steve spots some legendary and not-so-legendary stickers while on his travels. There's also sage advice on how to spot common marketplace scams, chat about expensive drill bi...

In this episode, Steve recalls a particularly disappointing spray job, Martin struggles to rid his Land Rover of an unwanted guest and the pair look at how big an effect tax brackets can have on used Land Rover prices. There's the temptation of a cheap Discovery 3 V8, and a positive look at how a host of daunting and complex problems are being successfully sorted at home by enthusiasts. Feature of...

In this episode, Martin and Steve debate the sweet spot in Land Rover's timeline for everyday usability and DIY maintenance, and ask the question that's sure to ruffle feathers – just what is the best engine ever fitted to a Land Rover? The boys contemplate the changes in attitude toward some Land Rover models, Martin declares his growing love for the Range Rover Sport, and the pair explain how to...

In this debut episode, Martin and Steve talk LRM Live, and why going to Land Rover events is sure to leave your wallet feeling lighter sooner or later. They also discuss how wheels and tyres maketh the Land Rover, and reminisce about the legendary tread patterns of old, as well as which styles of wheel are a timeless classic, and which would be better off consigned to the history books. Steve also...