Original vs. reproduction parts, extreme UK weather and the price of nostalgia
In this week's episode of The LRM Podcast, Martin Domoney and Steve Miller get into the nitty-gritty of replacement interior parts and body panels – are good secondhand pieces the way forward, and can we expect to see reproduced trims and other bits for Discoverys and Range Rovers to the same level as Series and Defenders?Steve has found a way to use his Terrafirma tracker as a way to guide his stricken wife home in the midst of a flooded UK countryside, and the boys acknowledge "that" greenlaning video that's flooded social media recently.Martin and Steve discuss all you need to replace and chassis or bulkhead, and Feature of the Week and Product of the Week of course star.Got feedback, or a question for the Podcast? Drop the guys an email – [email protected]
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The most over and underrated Land Rovers
In this week's episode of The LRM Podcast, Martin and Steve discuss the most criminally over- and underrated Land Rovers ever built. Do Defenders deserve their halo status? Are Forward Controls actually any good?They answer a trio of Listeners' Questions including sharing their best Land Rover memories, and report feedback on the 'If you couldn't own a Land Rover, what would you own' quandary.There's an insight into the latest issue of Land Rover Monthly, with Feature of the Week and Product of the Week starring of course.Martin's Series III is finished, and the pair start a plan of attack on Steve's long-term Ninety project – keep an eye on the magazine and YouTube channel for updates.In the meantime, please leave a rating or review if you can, and enjoy the episode!
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Happy New Year! Your 2025 Land Rover year sorted
Happy New Year! Grab your calendar and a cup of something hot, settle down and get ready for Martin and Steve to plan your perfect 2025.But first, the pair answer a couple of listener's questions – when is a classic Range Rover too far gone, and are coil or air springs best? Martin reflects on a previous project.Steve gives an insight into the costs and logistics of running an event, and Martin has an epiphany on the names of storms.There's a sneak peek at the new issue of Land Rover Monthly, and talk of a live Podcast recording. Would you like to see it?As always, all feedback, reviews and ratings are much appreciated – [email protected] New Year!
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Merry Christmas from all at LRM! (plus how to get your Land Rover fix over the festive season)
In this week's very special festive episode, it's Christmas day! Martin and Steve have got plenty of recommendations for Land Rover-related goodness to keep you entertained over the festive period for those afternoons when you're so full of cheese and chocolate that you can't even think about doing anything else.The pair discuss what vehicles they would choose if (God forbid) Land Rovers weren't an option, and go through some of their favourite YouTube channels. Steve gives a behind-the-scenes look into how car-based TV programs are made, and talks about one that's only recently hit the small screen.Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star, and the Yorkshire pudding debate continues.We'd like to wish everyone who listens, reads and watches Land Rover Monthly a very Merry Christmas, and thank The LRM Podcast sponsors Adrian Flux Insurance and all our listeners for your continued support. Have a good one!
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The LRM Guide to last-minute Christmas shopping
In this week's episode, Steve and Martin take a look at some of the best and worst Land Rover-themed gifts you may be excited (or less excited) to receive this Christmas. Stuck for what to get the Land Rover lover in your life? Take some inspiration as the boys journey through Land Rover books, models, toys, T-shirts and hats.Martin shares his secrets on tracking down die-cast Land Rovers in various shops, and Steve drops not-so-subtle hints about wanting a true scale radio-controlled Land Rover.The pair discuss ways of getting kids into the wonderful world of Land Rovers, and the ins and outs of buying or building a Toylander.Of course, one of the finest Land Rover gifts available is tickets to our excellent two-day event, LRM Live, in May. Head to landrovermonthly.co.uk to get yours!Product of the Week and Feature of the Week star, and there's chat about Yorkshire puddings.Got a comment, question, rating or review? Give us a shout – [email protected]. Enjoy the podcast.