The Underpowered Hour

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss dive into the world of Land Rovers, discussing customizations like electrifying a Land Rover and putting a Camaro engine in a Defender. The show covers Everrati's electric Land Rover project, workshop updates, and the hosts' personal projects, including a trailer modification. They also explore a unique Camaro-Defende...

We’re revisiting this episode from December of 2021. This week Ike and Steve talk to legendary journalist and adventurer Jeremy Hart, they discuss the 140k sale of the latest Camel Trophy Discovery on Bring a Trailer and they discuss which new Defender is best the 90 or 110 It's Monday, so it’s time for another episodes of The Underpowered Hour! This week Ike and Steve talk to legendary journa...

In this episode of the Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss, along with special guest Liza, delve into the women's panel held at Destination Defender in Texas, celebrating Women’s History Month. The panel, featuring remarkable off-road women including Camel Trophy competitor and Land Rover driving instructor Daphne Green, Laura Shacklette, Jenna Fribley and Sarah Caldwell, pays tr...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, hosts Steve Beres and Ike Goss delve into multiple fascinating topics surrounding the world of Land Rovers. They kick off with the recovery of stolen Land Rovers found disassembled in a van, a humorous take on a yacht-themed electric Defender, and discuss heavily customized, luxurious Range Rover Sports designed for specific lifestyles. The segment on &#39...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, Steve and Ike  dive into the latest Land Rover news, including the release of Rivian's new R2 SUV and the challenges traditional and electric vehicle manufacturers are facing. They also discuss unique and risky Defender modifications, including a nine-inch lifted Defender that looks more like a toy. Additionally, they celebrate International Women'...

In this episode of Underpowered Hour, Steve  and Ike discussing a range of topics from the sale of royal Land Rovers, the unveiling of a new Bowler rally car, a new Land Rover acquisition for Ike, to talking about a custom screwdriver by Linus Tech Tips. They cover former Queen of England's Land Rover auction, Bowler's Rally series, restoration of Land Rovers and the design of Linus's...

This week Ike and Steve discuss plans for the 2024 events hosted by the Association of North American Rover Clubs (ANARC) with the one and only Bob Steele. They highlight the inaugural event planned in Oregon, followed by one in Minnesota and finally one at the Gulf Coast. Everyone reflects on the successful Diamond Jubilee event and how Rover enthusiasts are looking forward to future engagements....

On this week’s show Steve and Ike  discuss imitation Land Rovers including the Yang Wang and the Jet Tour, both from China. They delve into details about the Range Rover Sport SV and its specifications. Steve introduces updates on the workshop’s organization project, highlighting their effort in 3D printing organization bins for small parts and tracking them with QR codes and Ike’s newly acquired...

In this episode of The Underpowered Hour, we are joined by John Luke Masters, a dedicated Land Rover collector and owner of camel trophy trucks, fireflies, and of course, a Freelander. We delve into his passion for collecting and restoring Land Rovers, his ongoing restoration of a Camel Trophy truck, and the joy of owning a rare and early model of Land Rover Discovery. We also discuss the trials a...

In this episode Steve  and Ike discuss the reduced rate of Range Rover thefts to the world of Land Rover-related content online. The duo delves into the advancements in car technology, the peculiar case of a dryer being used to mine Bitcoin, and possible developments in Land Rover's anti-theft measures. They also touch upon celebrity-owned Defenders, changes within Formula One, and interesting...

In this week's episode Steve and Ike discuss ice storms in Oregon that caused significant damage and power outages. Then it’s Land Rovers in the Movies: Murder at the End World. Steve introduces the new sponsored 3D printer from Bamboo Lab that they are planning to use for creating Land Rover parts and tools. They also discuss the hike in profits of Tata Motors, JLR's parent company, and the new i...

It that time of year again, the Winter Breakdown is here! The team recounts their journey through the desert in vintage Land Rovers. The team loses one of the dogs in a desert only to rescue it from a precarious mountainside. After navigating technical difficulties with one of the vehicles and enduring harsh weather conditions, the trip is ultimately branded as a success. All that and more! 00:09...

This week Ike and Steve are joined by Dan and Ivan from the Rovertalk Podcast for the annual Land Rover market review and a look ahead and what’s going to be hot in ’24. What sold, what didn’t and what did people pay too much for! Also, what about to hit that market and what should you be looking out for.

This week, Ike, Steve, and Jenna are joined by international man of mystery, Overland Training Canada's very own Chris Walker! Whether it’s running the off-road skills area for Overland Expo or traversing the desert for the Rebelle Rally, Chris does it all. Where has he been, and what has he done? What are some of his top tips for overland travel and off-road driving? The answers to all that a...

In this episode, we're looking back at the year. Remember when we chatted with Mercedes Lilienthal about the Ineos Grenadier? Or Ike, Jenna, and Linus on a road trip to the Cooma Land Rover festival? It's a wonder no one died! We also got some in-person time with the legendary Duncan Barbour and Bob Ives while Liza and Steve were in the UK. 2023 was packed with events, too, like the G4 Rec...

It's a classic episode replay, enjoy one of our favorite shows from this past year. Ike and Steve are back talking all about your favorite new and vintage models of Land Rover, and the one thing they all seem to have in common: leaking oil? Then the guys review the result from JD Power’s annual report card (spoiler alert: our favorite brand doesn’t rank particularly high…) Then the guys break...

On this week's show, Ike and Steve welcome back Camel Trophy legend Bob Ives with an interview recorded while Steve and Liza were traveling across the UK. Also, the chart-topping Santana sold on Bring a Trailer, a new Defender edition for Australia, and some great new factory wheel options. All that, plus a send-off to the year 2023.

It's that time of year again! Ike, Steve, Liza, Janna, and Linus have assembled another list of their favorite things. If you're looking for that last-minute gift for the Rover lover in your life, then this episode is for you! Ike’s List: - Washington Golden Crisp Apples - Fluid Film Lanolin Anti-Rust Product - Sherardized Fasteners Linus’s List: - Those apples as well - H&J Engineerin...

This week, Ike and Steve play host to a panel recorded live at this year's Destination Defender in Texas. They are joined by Lauren Wolf and Mr. Land Rover Michael Bishop to discuss Lauren's extremely unique Land Rover Defender NAS 90. It was created in 1997 as a prototype for the Diamond Edition run of 300 cars, destined for a BMW executive who ended up not wanting it. It was rescued from...

This week, we have a special guest, Vlado Stec of Heyus in Slovakia. He's in Oregon doing some research on Ike's 107 Station Wagons, and fills us in on a customer restoration hes working on. While he's in town, he gets treated to Black Friday shopping, inaugural slice of pumpkin pie, and some Oregon adventuring with the Pangolin crew. The guys also discuss the sale of what was probably...

This week, Ike and Steve talk about an article in the Roverlog all about this year's Rebelle, featuring all four Land Rover teams, all-new special edition Defenders from the folks at Kahn, and the all-new County edition Defender. Then, it's time for a round of workshop updates and some very special new editions to the Beres Collection. Kahn 90 https://www.carscoops.com/2023/04/kahns-remast...

The UPH team spent the weekend in Somerville, TX at Destination Defender.  Catch our recap from the back of Ike’s rental car on the way back to the airport. While the guys recap their shenanigans , Liza sits down for a literal fireside chat to talk about the Defender Service Awards with our good friend Jeff Aronson. We’ll have more content to roll out from Destination Defender in the coming weeks....

This week, Ike and Steve competed in the 2023 Defender Trophy in Texas. They'll recap their adventures, which included hiking through the woods, misunderstanding a map, performing synchronized log-walking, and even a little bit of driving in the special Defender 130 Trophy edition. Listen in to find out if anyone was injured and where the boys finished in the standings. Trophy Edition Defender...

Before we dive into our guest segment, Steve and Ike are talking about the recent TReK event, where journalists and dealers tested the Land Rover Defender 130s off-road capabilities in Texas. Through various challenges, including blindfolded driving and casualty evacuation drills, the Defender showcased its adeptness despite its large size. The event, marked by camaraderie and competition, helped...

The eighth Rebelle Rally wrapped up this weekend, and we have an extra special episode with Jenna and Liza of Team 155 giving us their unfiltered and unedited summary of their experience this year. Hear all about their highest highs and lowest lows of the Rebelle, and the challenges they faced, alongside their third teammate, their 2023 Defender 130. This episode was recorded live from our kitchen...