The Underpowered Hour

Join hosts Ike Goss and Stephen Beres together with their special guest, Linus, as they embark on an extraordinary summer breakdown adventure. In this episode, they discuss their journey with vintage vehicles, including a Series 1 pickup and Model T Fords, traversing the challenging White Rim Trail in Moab, Utah. Hear about their intricate preparations, mechanical hiccups, amusing encounters, and...

In this week's episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Stephen Beres and Ike Goss welcome Land Rover legend Bryan Joslin. The trio dives into Bryan's storied career, from his work with Alloy and Grit Magazine to his current role at Eastwood Company. They explore the intricacies of automotive restoration and discuss the fascinating history of Bryan's 'Always Sunny in Philadelphia&#3...

Join Stephen Beres and Ike Goss on this week's Underpowered Hour as they delve into the latest news on Jaguar Land Rover halting production of new Jaguars and the shift towards electric models. They discuss the rainy conditions at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, vintage cars, and the unique spectacle of Land Rovers assisting in the mud. Get updates from the workshop, including the repair of St...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Stephen Beres and Ike Goss dive into the latest Land Rover news, including the all-new Beach Break Defender and the reissued V8 Defenders from Land Rover Classics. They also discuss prepping for a White Rim trail trip in Moab, Utah, and highlight Jeff Bridges driving a Defender in the new FX series, 'The Old Man'. Additionally, the team updat...

Join the Underpowered Hour team as they dive into an exciting episode featuring the best 15 off-roaders of all time, a joyous ride in the Queen's Land Rovers by Jenna and Liza, and some thrilling Rebelle Rally news. Steve Beres and Ike Goss banter about their love for all things Land Rover, while exploring Quartz Magazine's ultimate off-roader list. Get ready for a hilarious and factual jo...

On this episode of The Underpowered Hour, Stephen Beres and Ike Goss welcome special guest Jeff Aronson to recount their experiences at the renowned Pebble Beach Concours d'Elegance. Join them as they delve into the standout moments, including the unexpected turnout of classic Land Rovers, adventures with the Queen's cars, and a deep dive into automotive history at Monterey Car Week. From...

Join Stephen Beres and Ike Goss on this week's Underpowered Hour as they dive into their latest Land Rover adventures and projects. Jenna participates in the Nomad Rally, Stephen picks up Defenders in Vancouver, and they discuss Eastwood's restoration of the 'It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia' Range Rover. The episode also features upcoming plans for the Pebble Beach Concours d...

Join Stephen Beres and Ike Goss on this week's episode of 'The Underpowered Hour' as they team up with Jenna and Liza for a detailed recap of the North Star Rover Rally in Minnesota. Dive into earth-shattering Land Rover news including an aluminum shortage and the discontinuation of steel wheels for the Defender. Follow their journey through the rugged Iron Range OHV park, including ch...

Join Steve Beres and Ike Goss on this week's Underpowered Hour as they discuss the latest cordless tools for your workshop including the all new DeWalt 20V pop riveting tool, unique methods to prevent car theft in London, a historic Land Rover journey across Newfoundland, and exciting updates from their workshops. Joey Smallwood's Land Rover is touring Newfoundland for 75th anniversary of...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour, join Steve Beres and Ike Goss as they explore the latest in Land Rover news, including the Pebble Beach Royal Rover lineup. They dive into the ten slowest depreciating SUVs, analyze unique features of Royal Land Rovers, and share personal off-roading adventures with Series Land Rovers. You'll also hear about Steve's new electric forklift and its pr...

Welcome back to the Underpowered Hour! This week, we're joined by the illustrious Michael Bishop, known fondly as Mr. Land Rover. We delve into all things Land Rover classics, discuss events at Pebble Beach, and cover the fascinating history of these iconic vehicles. Hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss engage with Michael on the heritage, restoration, and future of Land Rover classics. Plus, we tak...

On this week's episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss are joined by roving reporter James Drake. Together, they discuss the newly released Land Rover Defender OKTA and James' experiences at the Ottawa Valley Land Rover Club's overnight excursion. The conversation covers a range of topics, from the design of the OKTA to the fascinating tales from the off-roading event, alo...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss the latest in Land Rover news, including the release of a new Defender 130 pickup truck by Heritage Customs, an Arctic Trucks-modified Defender, and various special edition Range Rovers inspired by celestial themes. They also touch on the Northwest Overland Rally, where enthusiasts gather for demonstrations, classes,...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss welcome legendary photographer Nick Dimbleby to the Beres Collection workshop. They delve into the rich legacy of the Land Rover Freelander, including Nick's experiences and its status in today's automotive world. The hosts discuss significant Land Rover news, including the return of the Freelander name in collaborati...

On this week's Underpowered Hour, we dive into the prestigious appearance of Royal Land Rovers at Pebble Beach, explore Jaguar Land Rover's million-pound strategy to tackle car theft, and chat about what makes a Land Rover truly collectible. Join hosts Steve Barris and Ike Goss for a fun ride through automotive history, with a few laughs and quirky insights along the way! 00:00 Introductio...

Join Steve Beres and his daughter Cooper for a special Father's Day episode of the Underpowered Hour. This week, Cooper takes over the show with hard-hitting questions about Land Rover history, favorite adventures, and dream cars. Watch as they discuss memorable family trips, their favorite Land Rover models, and even some humorous moments from their off-roading experiences. Plus, get a sneak...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve and Ike introduce Paul Smith's new 1/18th scale diecast model of his famous multi-colored Defender, and delve into the complexities of pre-ordering the upcoming electric Range Rover. They also reveal news about Range Rovers being assembled in India for the first time and touch on labor issues in JLR's supply chain. Additionally, they explore th...

Join Steve, Ike and Jenna live from Pangolin 4x4 in Springfield, Oregon, as they recap the Association of North American Land Rover Clubs (ANARC) Pacific Northwest Meetup. Dive into the highlights of the Barbara Toy event, skill-building trials, and adventurous trail runs. Explore unique Land Rover rigs, from vintage models to modern overland vehicles, and witness the camaraderie and competition a...

Join hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss on the latest episode of The Underpowered Hour as they're joined by special guest Linus. This week's topics include knockoff Cybertrucks, the new Sedona Edition Defender, the Mendo Recce event, and the Pacific Northwest Rover Rendezvous. From hilarious discussions about confusing car descriptions to detailed event recaps and unique Land Rover stories, th...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, Steve Beres and Ike Goss dive into a variety of automotive topics, starting with JLR's announcement of the OKTA launch date, designed for easy access for octogenarians. They joke about its features like low suspension and prescription drug compartments. The episode shifts gears as they welcome Nick Cimmarusti, known as Nick Guyver, discussing his experienc...

In this episode of 'The Underpowered Hour', hosts Steve and guest Chris who doesn't listen to the show, discuss their experiences at the Queen's English car festival, reminiscing about the various classic British cars displayed. Chris shares his recent adventure of purchasing a Mini from an online auction, detailing some tips and cautionary tales about the process. The episode unfo...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss delve into the latest in the world of Land Rovers, starting with the innovative hybrid between a Jeep Wrangler and a Land Rover Defender by Black Bridge Motors. They discuss the details of this unique vehicle, including its aesthetics, engineering, and hefty price tag. Attention then shifts to the significant partnership betw...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss, along with Australian guests from Seriously Series, delve into a range of topics including a lawsuit victory for JLR against the Landwind X7, a copycat of the Range Rover Evoque, in China. They discuss Land Rover's increasing sales figures, the peculiar case of Land Rover offering insurance due to high theft rates, and t...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss, along with guest James Drake, discuss the 20th anniversary of the SCARR (South Central Area Rover Rally) event hosted by the Texas Rover Club. James, acting as the show's Texan correspondent, provides an in-depth recap of the event, including his personal experiences, insights on various Land Rovers participating, and th...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour podcast, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss delve into the latest Land Rover news, including the unveiling of the new Defender OCTA by Land Rover and its MMA-inspired design and powerful engine. They discuss their own vehicles and projects, and offer insight into the Defender's advanced features like the special octahedron-inspired design, high-performance...