The LRM Podcast

The LRM Podcast

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The Lightweight jigsaw puzzle
In this week's episode. Martin and Steve are back for an hour of Land Rover-based chat – and this week, it centres mainly over Martin's excavation of a trio of Series III Lightweights from the back of a barn. There's a listener's question about extended truck cab conversions, and another about converting a Series manual gearbox to automatic, and the benefits in doing so. The pair also chat about why you probably need a winch, and tell you exactly where to get one. As always, we love to get your questions and feedback – drop us an email to editorial@lrm.co.uk – and in the meantime, enjoy the episode.
Range Rover GT, fleet updates and are Defenders good family cars?
In this episode of The LRM Podcast, Land Rover Monthly Editor, Martin Domoney, and publisher, Steve Miller, are back at base talking Land Rovers on the salmon sofa. The pair kick off with a question – do you like the episodes of The LRM Podcast with guests, or with just Martin and Steve? Winding down from an extremely busy show season, the boys discuss their next big project – a series of buying guides on all the very coolest Land Rover models which will be going live on the LRM YouTube channel over the coming 12 months. Martin debates which Land Rover model is the ideal family car ahead of his upcoming new arrival – Defender, Discovery, Range Rover – or is a Freelander enough? The guys also touch on the new Range Rover GT, a brand-new model to the lineup that's decidedly road-biased, and discuss where it actually sits in the stable. Like this episode of The LRM Podcast? Do us a favour and tell your friends, and leave us a little rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. We really appreciate it!
The notorious London Mud Club, getting a good deal with Larry the Land Rover and why BMW power is king with Jonathan East
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa at The Big Land Rover Fest. It's hot and sunny, the mics are on and the conversation is flowing. First up to join the boys are Lord Trousers and Captain Ratty from the "notoriously popular but impossible to join" London Mud Club to chat cigars, stylish clothing and Land Rover-based shenanigans. The guys talk about future adventures and why Land Rover ownership doesn't have to be serious. Next up on the sofa is Jubilee Lorne, the driving force behind the Larry the Land Rover social media account. From camping out of a 90 with her family to using techniques to get the very best deal when buying a Land Rover to her top festival essentials, Jubilee's enthusiasm is infectious. Finally, Jonathan East joins the boys on the sofa to talk all things engine conversions and running a Land Rover business on the Isle of Wight. Johnathan explains the importance of the new generation of gearboxes when doing engine conversions to Land Rovers, sourcing donors, Series trucks and more. As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so send them over! We can be reached on editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode!
Defender vs. Grenadier, Tea on the Tailgate's origin story & are V8s the future?
In this very special episode, Martin and Steve are in pride of place on the Salmon Sofa on a dauntingly large stage at the inaugural Big Land Rover Fest. The boys talk the best entry point into Land Rovers, why they truly are the most capable off-roaders available, as proven on the Big Land Rover Fest off-road course. The guys are joined by Grenadier owner (don't hold it against him) and off-road driving instructor Gareth Jex, whose Lantra training was instrumental in helping build and fine-tune the off-road course. Gareth also chats about the greenlaning tours that he runs with his company, Surrey 4x4 Tours and Training, and the electric EV Spartan 4x4 is capturing the imagination of show-goers. Next up to the Salmon Sofa is Tim Brown from Dorset Land Rover Club, who is the man behind the recent Tea on the Tailgate revolution. How did it start? Where are things heading? Hear it all from the man himself as he joins Martin and Steve on the LRM Podcast. Fitter Mat is back next, to talk all about his Range Rover and his ownership journey – from fault code clearing on-the-fly, optional extras and general wafting around. As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so fire them over! Editorial@lrm.co,uk – we'd love to read them. Enjoy the episode.
The Big Land Rover Fest is THIS WEEKEND! Plus: Memes, Discoverys and cowboy boots
Very exciting! This weekend sees the first ever Big Land Rover Fest at Newbury Showground. In this episode, Martin and Steve give you a sneak preview at what you can expect from the inaugural Fest. We hope to see you there! Check out the full show guide here: https://heyzine.com/flip-book/2240455fd8.html Elsewhere, Martin has become a meme, Steve denies owning a Stetson and there's some prime Discovery content at the request of a YouTube commenter. Enjoy the episode? Please leave us a review or rating – it really does help. Got a question or some feedback? Send us an email! editorial@lrm.co.uk
Pop-top conversions, the Billing mud run and how to go travelling with The Landy Expedition
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are live from The Billing Off Road Show! Joining them on the salmon sofa are LRM Fest Mud & Media guests, Defender Ames and Maizee Davies, aka The Yellow Defender for chat about converting a Defender to a pop-top, and preparations for The Big Land Rover Fest. Also joining them are Harry, Chloe and Oakley from The Landy Expedition – a couple (and now toddler) who have spent a lot of time travelling in their Defender 110. They talk about how preparing the vehicle overseas has been beneficial, and the ins and outs of overlanding including how to stay out of trouble when confronted with potential conflict. As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so drop us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – enjoy the episode!
Secrets of the Defender production line plus the Billing Off Road Show is this weekend!
In this week's rather warm episode, Martin and Steve are joined once again by Greg King. The guys have been busy working on Steve's "not brown" Ninety project, and have taken an hour to sit and chat about what's been going on. Ex-JLR employee and engineer Greg King imparts some interesting knowledge on how the classic Defender was put together back in the day, including some methods used during assembly and how you can implement them in your own Defender rebuild. Elsewhere, the guys answer a listener's question on how to purchase a good secondhand Tdi engine for his 110 Tithonus, and debate why Steve has chosen the wrong engine for his project. As always, we love to get your questions and feedback, so drop us an email! You can send any correspondence to editorial@lrm,co,uk – we love to read them!
Best £4000 all-rounder, new-old-stock parts, seized Td5s and the greatest Land Rover night of your life
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve settle in to answer a round of your questions! They've been promising it for ages, but it's finally happening – the boys start to work through the stack of questions that you've been sending in over the last few months. They apologise for the delay... From the best all-round Land Rover on a £4000 budget to one listener's quandary on whether to sell or keep his brand-new-in-box Fairey overdrive and plenty more in between, buckle up for an hour of your questions being answered – round two coming soon. Got a question or any feedback? Send it to editorial@lrm.co.uk and you could star on the next podcast. Enjoy the episode!
The Big Land Rover Fest off-road testing, dodgy dealers and a 90 build update
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back in the studio after quite some weeks away. There's a big update on Steve's 1985 90 build including body alignment and sourcing genuine parts, and another day in the diary to drive the project even further towards that all-important finishing line. Will the burgundy 90 make it to Fest? Only time will tell... Elsewhere, the boys recap a cracking day at the off-road course for the Big Land Rover Fest, including testing all different shapes and sizes of Land Rover on the course – everything from a £500 Freelander to a £100,000 Range Rover and plenty in between. Finally, Martin buys a new barbecue, and reports back on his adventures shopping for yet another Freelander 2. It's all go go go! As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so don't hesitate to send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk. We love to get them! Enjoy the episode.
50+ years of engine conversions: an hour with Motor & Diesel Engineering
In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney grabs an hour with Ben Barker at Motor and Diesel Engineering. From the very early days of Perkins diesel converting classic Range Rovers to developing the latest complete drop-in conversion kits for all manner of Land Rover including fitting ULEZ-compliant petrol engines into Defenders. Ben mentions his early Land Rover One Ten County Station Wagon, which may well be giving its 2.25 petrol four-cylinder for rather more modern power, while the mods will remain fully reversible. The 300Tdi gets some serious upgrades at Motor and Diesel, with one of their most popular conversions being a conversion to 2.8 litres – more power and torque especially when combined with one of M&D's variable nozzle turbochargers. Ben is also quick to sing the praises of his Discovery 4 – on 170,000 miles on its original engine and driven hard every day, despite needing yet another park brake module... As always, we love to hear your stories and get your feedback and questions – send us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – and enjoy the episode.
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