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Lave Radio: an Elite Dangerous podcast

Welcome to Lave Radio, the Hottest show this side of Diso! We are a weekly podcast about the universe of Elite and the fantastic community that surrounds it! The show is recorded live every Tuesday evening at 20:30 UK Time!

Latest Episodes:

Lave Radio Episode 565 - Making A Race Out Of Anything Jan 20, 2026

Show notes

Distant Worlds 3 has set off, two of the crew are on board… sort of, but we have a show to do!

Development News

H1 FY26 Financial Results – https://cms-cdn.zaonce.net/2026-01/frontier-h1-fy26-results-presentation.pdf

Community News

“The Contubernium (edition 36)” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qco1nn/ncn_presents_the_contubernium_edition_36_getting/

“Club Neverest” – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1qda1i6/club_neverest_wants_you_to_climb_mountains_and_do/

Club Neverest Discord https://discord.gg/34wbF9zEFj

Space.com DW3 article – https://www.space.com/entertainment/space-games/an-armada-of-6-500-elite-dangerous-players-just-embarked-on-a-three-month-expedition-to-explore-the-milky-way-and-theres-still-time-to-join-them

“MAXIMIZING your mining | A Beginner’s Guide to Elite” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/Z5I8HSZghDg

“1-800 Bounty Time” by Geno Garon – https://youtu.be/yciVUzecxmw

“Community Goal Hauling is fun” by jnTracks – https://youtu.be/DYq_PejwxlY

“Instancing is Fun” by Jensen2025 – https://youtu.be/FZDmTQZVLfc

Enclave Data – https://ssg.sh/hip-thunderdome

Special Effect – https://www.specialeffect.org.uk/

Lave Radio Episode 564 - Full Penetration Required Jan 13, 2026

Show notes

The crew talk about their expectations for the upcoming Distant Worlds 3 expedition.

Community Corner
“3311: In Review” by Nicey – https://niceygy.net/2025/12/30/3311-in-review/
Mandalay planetary descent Blender animation by Ryferion –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q61dd7/made_a_short_mandalay_animation/
Beautiful 3D printed Lakon Type-8 by SecretHot8057 –https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q8ntty/3d_printed_lakon_type8_transporter/
“Multi-cannon 1” by eVa (Shoutout by Paperri) – https://youtu.be/ij2KeSjs9VU
“Buur’s roadtrip #3 – Dav’s Hope” – https://youtu.be/1MaH7hxqS78
“Elite Dangerous Dispatch | January 12, 3312” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/pOo00WdbJuM
“Spacedock Spaceship Awards 2025” by Spacedock – https://youtu.be/-jt6ANL9p_I?si=S8AurDELLuI70f0W

Lave Radio Episode 563 - Predictions with an S Jan 06, 2026

Show notes

We're back! It's 3312 and the crew speculate what could be coming in the coming year, and discuss your speculations as well!

Development News
Charlie Hall article with executive producer Gauthier Verquerre and Curtis Griffiths - https://store.epicgames.com/en-US/news/2025-was-huge-for-elite-dangerous-here-s-what-2026-has-to-offer

Community News
“Elite Dangerous - Voyage” by Nug - https://youtu.be/3-ieJ00nNO0
“Elite Dangerous - Distant Worlds (cinematic)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/lzgrAnShP1c
“We Need To Talk About The New Ships” by Loot And Grind - https://youtu.be/6rXPOeByTp8
“Elite Is Empty, And That's A Good Thing” by Loot And Grind - https://youtu.be/4vHn9UWrHrs
“Galnet News Digest Review of the Year, 3311” by Galnet News Digest - https://youtu.be/FrIml0lYkpI
“Elite Dangerous: Santa is Coming” by The High Wake - https://youtu.be/HKsjDTIKwr8
“Flew My SRV To Another Planet” by Savage Samurai - https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1q4zrzz/flew_my_srv_to_another_planet/
“Antal petitions to ban slaves” - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/82021
Alec’s DW3 launch site time trials - https://youtu.be/BKGO1d_Lnsk https://youtu.be/XjYDksa18-k
How To Distant Worlds III | A Guide Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/how-to-distant-worlds-iii-a-guide-thread.644300/

Festive Freebie, claimable until Jan 8th - https://www.elitedangerous.com/store/catalog/promo/festive-giveaway

Lave Radio Episode 562 - What a year?! Dec 16, 2025

Show notes

It’s the last show of 2025/3311! A packed crew discuss their personal highlights of the last year – Happy Holidays everyone!

Development News
Holiday post – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/holidays-2025-festive-event-paint-jobs-and-more

Community News
(Alec’s top ten of the community this year!)
ToCoSo and High Wake (Don’t Forget Your Limpets) – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rIzLe8sJ6Ig
Aitolu’s Isinona inspired series – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLW_5BeT-CR_d6n-bCGzmCx_eIgptoRtpD
Elite Dangerous Fan Trailer by CMDR Fey Sky – https://youtu.be/GKxIxLe5h0g
Just about – This is my Elite Dangerous’ Challenge – https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38691/take-part-in-this-is-my-elite-dangerous-reward
Elite Dangereuse Galactic Missions – https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/gm-weekly.php
Lantern Light in a Motion Simulator by Project SimStarr – https://youtu.be/TJHB5uEurXA
Can a New Generation Love Elite Dangerous? by Spacefaring Chronicles – https://youtu.be/uRD3T3Fwh_o
How to Make it “Out There” by Commander Exorcist – https://youtu.be/3ZVfHeStNdI
Homborger’s latest blog “Buckyball 10k: How Elite is helping a charity to transform disabled people’s lives!” – https://edrushfleet.co.uk/2025/07/28/buckyball-10k-how-elite-is-helping-a-charity-to-transform-disabled-peoples-lives/
Elite Dangerous – Legend (cinematic) by AuraxisAnimus – https://youtu.be/NUaFbuLz_dQ

Lave Radio Episode 561 - Foot Stuff Dec 09, 2025

Show notes

There’s been an overhaul to the Elite on Foot Combat, and we have thoughts!

Community News
DW3’s Launch Site – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1pguc37/followup_we_did_it_a_t3_planetary_port_in_1hr/
Project Galtea – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/project-galtea-long-distance-colonization-project.643888/ https://projectgaltea.org/
“Elite Dangerous | Did They Fix On Foot Combat?” by Digmbot – https://youtu.be/Llpg__QB56E
“Sol to Colonia Caspian Speed Run (39m 55s)” by CMDR Steve Falken – https://youtu.be/3b9-0LWYzlg
“Joining the war for HIP 87621 – Elite Dangerous” by VRFlorian – https://youtu.be/_sW9tF5kKW0
“Elite Dangerous – Cosmic Castaway” by Cmdr Reggit – https://youtu.be/zxG6_VgAZTw
CMDR ASCORBIUS – https://www.youtube.com/@CommanderAscorbius
LCU NO FOOL LIKE ONE – https://www.youtube.com/@lcunofoollikeone

Lave Radio Episode 560 - Casp In Front Of Things Dec 02, 2025

Show notes

The Caspian Explorer is out! We’ve had a good chance to fly it and have thoughts! Also, Ben blows and Colin plays with himself.

Development News:
Caspian Explorer Update Patch Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-3-0-0

Community Corner:
Update on sniped systems returned to rightful owners – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/a-number-of-previously-claimed-systems-were-made-available-again.643514/
“The Long Break (inspired by CMDR Sulu’s Story)” by The High Wake – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_Ayb3CKhLjs
“This is EDGIS – The Fast Elite Dangerous Explorer Tool” by Elite Dangereuse – https://youtu.be/JKNaHRLdb6s
“Privateer – Elite: Dangerous (Flight Assist Off)” by Aitolu – https://youtu.be/MAmoB8di2VE
Stack Up Charity Stream – https://tiltify.com/+2025-aggressively-helpful/2025-aggressively-helpful

Lave Radio Episode 559 - The Sphere! Nov 25, 2025

Show notes

It’s time to catch up on your questions of the week from the last two week! What did you think of the Dodec and the Operations announcement?

Development News
Dev Blog – https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/november-dev-blog

Community News
COL 285 Water Bubble – https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1p3m5nj/the_water_bubble_system_sniping_map_updates_and/
DW3 Launch site competition – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/foundations-of-a-journey-scout-out-the-dw3-launch-site-and-make-history.643337/
AI fan comic – The Glow by Luvenstein – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/fan-comic-the-glow.643408/
“ELITE DANGEROUS: Guardian Beacon – Buur & Rheeney ROADTRIP #1” by The Buur Pit – https://youtu.be/pX-PJdp2ASw
“A Fly-Through of Drodinn’s Race Track – Elite: Dangerous Odyssey” by Danger Pencil – https://youtu.be/09_VuVKsXYY
“Flying a Spaceship in VR Feels REAL! – Elite Dangerous VR on Pimax Crystal Light” by the15minutegamer – https://youtu.be/odmzq_GmahQ

Lave Radio Episode 558 - Dungeons and Disconnections Nov 18, 2025

Show notes

The crew discuss Radicoida Unica, Operations, and Colin rolls a critical fail for internet connectivity.

Development News:
Balancing Update – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-on-balancing-changes-to-system-development.643111/#post-10742026
Vote for Frontier in the Simulation/Strategy in The Game Awards – https://thegameawards.com/

Community Corner:
“Player made outpost Orbiting a Black Hole” by CrazyHank – https://youtu.be/7IGXE8-0zQ0
“The Official Distant Worlds 3 Podcast | Episode 03 – MetaElite” by Distant Radio 3305 – https://youtu.be/TkP0uW5gBR4
“A Forest (an Elite Dangerous SRV hoon around HIP 87621 2 b a)” by Alec – https://youtu.be/_ctpSmY91fo
Cmdr Pete “ProjectSimstar” Wacko adds a smoke machine to his rig! – https://www.youtube.com/shorts/VfKF5_wo_xc
“Mountains of Madness” Buckyball Race – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-mountains-of-madness-13th-24th-november-3311.642860/

Other Business:
Cozy Quest – https://store.steampowered.com/sale/cozyquest2025
Secret Mode – https://tiltify.com/@secret-mode/secret-modes-cozy-quest-fundraiser

Lave Radio Episode 557 - "Deca Dodec Deemed Dumb" Nov 11, 2025

Show notes

There’s been a new update which includes the Dodec and Colonisation changes we’re disappointed by, but some of the other stuff is getting us going!

Development News
Update Notes – https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes

Community Corner
The Winged Hussars – https://www.thewingedhussars.com/en
“An Elite Adventure” by VRFlorian – https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLwSSMXOUo_5WDm_XKg4nBrtD9ysTsuZ_S
“The Big 12 in the Big 25 | Elite Dangerous Powerplay” by Xpeigh – https://youtu.be/YBY1ulYmt4I
New Buckyball Race – https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/the-buckyball-racing-club-presents-mountains-of-madness-13th-24th-november-3311.642860/

Lave Radio Episode 556 - Is the Dodo Doodoo Done? Nov 04, 2025

Show notes

Frontier have given us all so much to talk about we’ll be chatting about this for weeks!

Development News
November Developer Log: https://youtu.be/e6kQYtfz1sk?si=gkW1ejrq7amdroO4
Frontier’s Odyssey Guide: https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/odyssey-guide

Community Corner
Élite Dangereuse :
“3 Years of Élite Dangereuse, by the numbers”
https://www.patreon.com/posts/3-years-of-elite-142719717?utm_medium=clipboard_copy&utm_source=copyLink&utm_campaign=postshare_fan&utm_content=web_share
“This Nov 7–8: we’re going live to celebrate 3 years of Élite Dangereuse!”
https://x.com/elitedangereuse/status/1984994435122532688
https://twitch.tv/elitedangereuse
Replacement to CMDR Astro’s (D2EA) CMDRs Toolbox site: https://wanderer-toolbox.com/
https://www.reddit.com/r/EliteDangerous/comments/1oo4bu9/wanderers_toolbox_a_restoration_expansion_project/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web3x&utm_name=web3xcss&utm_term=1&utm_content=share_button

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