The crew talk about old Elite Dangerous predictions that may no longer come to fruition. Community Corner Colonization Removing NSP Issue Tracker - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/77032 Galnet News Digest About it - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k_bKjwoLUP0 “I Forgot the BEST Part of Elite — Exploring!” by Mile 13 Gaming - https://y…

The crew discuss the most recent updates to the game and answer the question - is the corsair worth the credits? Community Corner Distant Worlds 3 has opened for applications! https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/dw3-distant-worlds-3-website-roster-signups.639043/ Distant Worlds 3 - https://distantworlds3.space/ Drakhyr Rally Sign Up - https://for…

The full crew is back to discuss last week's Frontier Unlocked and share their opinions on the Panther Clipper. Community Corner Alec's guide to 'interesting' colonisation systems and stations. https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/alecs-guide-to-interesting-colonisation-systems-and-stations.638893/ “In Memoriam 4 - Nebula (an Elite Dangerous Explo…

There's a lot to cover, Frontier's Financial reports, our engineering QOTW and Panther Clipper expectations! Community News - Kekosummer's Showroom System - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/build-a-system-with-every-odyssey-settlement.637592/ Phantom Explorer's Monthly by CMDR Mint_the_Mighty -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explo…

The crew discuss the upcoming Vanguards update and catch up on the last two weeks after an amazing interview with Arthur! Community news CMDR Mechan's Colonisation Guide - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/colonization-mega-guide-v1-0b-released.638126/ Ian Doncaster's Colonisation Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level…

The crew sit down for a chat with the wonderful Arthur Tolmie, in his final month at frontier. Daisy Bell's Pride Posts - https://bsky.app/profile/daisy-bell.bsky.social/post/3lqk2wvmpdc2e Consider raising money for Special Effect by taking part in the #10kYourWay challenge this July with a special call out to Elite Dangerous Commanders! discord.gg…

The crew look to the next Frontier Unlocked and speculate what will be revealed as part of the Vanguards update! Community Corner “Elite Dangerous is nothing” by timmm - https://youtu.be/dze-TC1g0HI “Echoes of the Galaxy” by CMDR_JohnWick - https://youtu.be/ZPQYA9BrlsI “The Heart Within (machinima)” by AuraxisAnimus - https://youtu.be/70I0vIZB4_I '…

The crew discuss the amazing things the Elite Community is capable of when they get together. Community News Operation Warbucks - https://tiltify.com/+operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight/operation-warbucks-flying-by-starlight Nicey EDDN Blog - https://niceygy.net/2025/05/19/the-eddn-how-your-3rd-party-apps-work/ ZaviiNet’s EDFM (Elite Dangerous …

In which the crew talk potential customisation, charity shenanigans, and Alec tries to start a fight with The Buur Pit on no less than three occasions. Development News Elite Dangerous Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-2-100 Arthur Tolmie Leaving Frontier - https://www.linkedin.com/posts/arthur-tolmie_update-after-5-yea…

A stripped down crew catch up on Frontier visits, the Panther Clipper announcement, and Update 3. Development News New ship Revealed: https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1917639134228680990 Frontier Unlocked: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDIhpAvzGeE Community News “Just About: 8 Months On” by Nicey - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/30/just-about-8-m…

The crew howl in to action post Pitcon to cover teasers and Trailblazers Update 3 Development News PitCon Ship Tease - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1916130089885933603 Trailblazers Patch 3 - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-trailblazers-update-3-wednesday-april-30.636973/ Frontier Unlocked Wednesday 1800-1900 - https://w…

It's a packed sidewinder as the crew engages the wild speculation drives and talks about the year to come. Community News: The New Shape of the Bubble - https://nanushtol.github.io/ed-colonization-map/ Colonization Timelapse by ENDERS - https://youtu.be/lC_nQjo9eqI Elite Dangereuse Construction tool - https://elitedangereuse.fr/en/outils/constructi…

Everyone has opinions about the Corsair! Development News: Corsair Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-3 Community Corner: Niceys Guide to the Stella Forge - https://niceygy.net/2025/04/02/stellar-forge-pt1/ Smelly Little Monkey and a Reluctant Rogue AI by OrangePheonix - https://youtu.be/ZfwKcJBXX1U 'The Shoulder of Or…

The crew chat about the Corsair and speculate on the other three ships that are on their way. Development News: Elite Dangerous | Gutamaya Corsair Stream Highlight - https://youtu.be/xPzYqVmW3uo Community News: “How Build Points Work: A Trailblazers Tutorial” by Mechan - https://youtu.be/bju5uKnGVtc “Past Life - Elite: Dangerous in 100 images” by A…

We're plagued with an abundance of biowaste in the orange sidewinder with no way to deal with it, for now. Development News: Stuttering Issue - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70049 Flickering Shadows - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/41717 Community News: The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5oicLOTqUws CMDR …

What do we want? Corsair! Why do we want it? Nose puns, mostly. Community News Ian Doncaster's forum thread for colonisation properties - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/development-level-figuring-out-what-all-these-numbers-do.634214/ Mint_the_Mighty’s “Phantom Explorers Monthly” -https://phantomexplorers.wixsite.com/phantom-explorers-1/post/…

The crew delve more into vanguards, and discover that Colin belongs in a museum. Elite Dangerous News Trailblazers Feedback Forum Thread - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-system-colonisation-beta-details-feedback.634055/ Community News Nicey's System Architect Tool - https://colony.niceygy.net/ Distant Worlds 3 Roadmap - https…

Trailblazers has dropped and 75% of us are loving it! We share our first impressions. Development News: Frontier Unlocked - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Wx8O9V8C0A Update Notes - https://www.elitedangerous.com/update-notes/4-1-0-0 Trailblazers How To From Frontier - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/system-colonisation-guide Community Corner:…

Lave Radio celebrates it's twelfth birthday the day before the Trailblazers update drops and somehow we find things to talk about! Development News https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/system-colonisation-beta-details Feedback here - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-system-colonisation-beta-details.634055/ Trailblazer Twitch Dro…

Did you know that people are raising money for Special Effect this weekend? Community News: ToCoSo and The High Wake with Loop Of Shame - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SXMyrgDvLzc Immersed Robot Elite in VR - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t_b4SUq8LCw CMDR Exorcist Out There - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zpgzgDkIkeM Just About Formula 1000 -…

The crew are joined by the creator of EDCoPilot, Razzafrag, to discuss all things third party apps. Community News: Things Every New Player Should Know by Indigo - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v-82OvR0Zxg Five Ideas to Improve Exploration by Commander Exorcist - https://youtu.be/wcOWXnhCJqo Just About article 'We asked 30 pro Elite Dangerous pla…

Well, Ben's back. Community News: Nicey's Powerplay Helper - https://elite.niceygy.net/changelog The Apollo 14 Expedition - https://www.edsm.net/en_GB/expeditions/summary/id/209/name/Apollo+14+Expedition Mass Jump - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8yZIFNtrRo Aitolu, Precipice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CmvAyW8By6Y 3n1gm4tic - https://www.yo…

The crew discuss why they don't play CQC, and what they'd add to increase the incentive to play. Development News: FY25 - Interim Financial Results presentation - https://www.frontier.co.uk/investors/fy25-interim-financial-results-presentation New Elite Partner Program Members - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/welcoming-new-partners-elite-dange…

It is a truth universally acknowledged that Clare's distain for exploration is as far reaching as Distant Worlds 3. They have used the QOTW as incentive for the community to convince her otherwise. The crew also express their opinions about HIP 22460. Development News Frontier 6 Months Results - https://www.londonstockexchange.com/news-article/FDEV…

The crew stop monkeying around, catch up with the Chris Mk IV and talk about Colonizaton dealbreakers. Community Corner: Just About Prompt - https://justabout.com/elite-dangerous/38212/why-you-play-elite-dangerous-reward Mechan's Debrief - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d8GRcF7nKZk Aitolu 'Terrorist' - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dBSWSEiGVqw M…

The crew welcome in 3311 with the customary look at what everyone hopes to see over the coming year. Development News: Frontier Unwrapped Colonization - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfF6aDCOuhE&t=354s Hyperspace Jumps take a long time - https://issues.frontierstore.net/issue-detail/70625 Community News: The battle for Sol by Coeneman02 - https:/…

The crew celebrate the tenth birthday of Elite Dangerous take a look back at the last year and share everyone's personal highlights of 3310. Development News: Cobra Mk V Update - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-cobra-mk-v-update-12-december-2024.631517/ 10 Years of Elite Dangerous - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/10-yea…

As we near Elite Dangerous' tenth birthday, the crew take a look back and discuss all of our personal highlights of the last ten years. Community Corner: FFLN Powerplay Map explanation - https://youtu.be/O0KOFGFI8kI Nick Webb and ToCoSo The Little Limpet Part 2 - https://youtu.be/6ObsPJvr--g?si=YWOk2O91VSM16n-x ToCoSo 'Don't Panic' - https://youtu.…

The crew sit down for a bumper chat, Clare and Alec have never been happier to be wrong, Ben and Chris compare sizes, and Colin makes discoveries nine years too late. Community Corner: Nicey's blog - https://niceygy.net/2024/11/27/stations-settlements-elite-v-real-life/ Zulu Romeo's annual pilgrimage - https://x.com/_Zulu_Romeo/status/1863255630456…

For a change of pace, the crew talk more about Powerplay! Also we discuss your thoughts on the Cobra Mk V. Community Corner: Distant Suns - https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Kv1zFjE8Gpdb-kYNHMRBiDL_fTyF0k529WrmHxjry9Y/edit?tab=t.0 Ian Doncaster's Powerplay activity reference card - https://heatmap.sotl.org.uk/powers/refcard Indigo's Galactic War …

In which the crew fight a rollercoaster of technical difficulties and dive into a further discussion about Powerplay, which we'll probably loop back to again, unless we end up switching tracks. Community News: Ian Doncaster's Power Maps - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/power-maps-preview.628937/ https://heatmap.sotl.org.uk/powers Mile 13 Gam…

In one of Frontier's biggest weeks in recent history, the crew have so much to talk about! Ascendancy, Powerplay 2.0, Mandalay, Cobra Mk V, and Colonisation. Community Corner: Ricardos Gaming Power Play Info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T80w_RO93w Derin Tweet - https://x.com/DerinAHalil/status/1853488707313054040?t=x9SNz9uFbhfgBSHLyAzU3Q&s=19 …

The crew have their final thoughts on Ascendancy before it goes live, share their spooky favourites from the last few years Halloween surprises! Development News: Ascension Delay - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-ascendancy-new-release-date-and-release-schedule.628922/ Raijin Rewards - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/18512…

With thanks to Frontier, we've all been able to access the Elite Partner Server. The crew share their thoughts, of which there are many. Community News: Powerplay 2.0 Guide - https://elite-dangerous.fandom.com/wiki/PowerPlay_2.0_Guide Forum thread on the new powerplay - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/powerplay-2-0-what-we-know-from-partners-…

The crew discuss their plans for the Ascendency update and with CIG's Citizen Con imminent, take a nostalgic look back at the first and only Frontier Expo in 2017. Development News: Frontier Unlocked Discord Server - https://discord.gg/smDaNheEwv Community Corner: Nicey's latest blog post - https://niceygylive.xyz/2024/10/12/the-tech-behind-the-gal…

The crew discuss potential achievements that could be added to the game yet somehow miss the achievement of still playing after ten years. Community News: Ascorbius Zoom! - https://youtu.be/cS1odcHYf88 Niceygy home station blog - https://niceygylive.xyz/2024/10/04/should-you-have-a-home-station-in-elite/ Mystler's end of PP 1.0 roundup - https://do…

The crew discuss Frontier Unlocked, praise the Mandalay, and have concerns about Powerplay. Development News: Powerplay 2.0 Q&A - https://www.elitedangerous.com/news/powerplay-20-qa Frontier Unlocked Highlights Powerplay 2.0 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gMisqY76xZ8 Mandalay - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rwO1Yhk5zbU Shin Dez Rewards - https…

The soapbox makes an appearance as the crew discuss the CG results, and speculates how the thargoids can one up their attack on Shin Dez, with absolutely no inuendo at all. Community Corner: Beetlejude Dark Wheel - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7CqxX_HlMWg 40th Celebrations Cmdr John Johne Johnson - https://youtu.be/-w-1Em1p6zg?si=2DKttBzj9I10lM0…

The crew begins their week celebrating Elite's 40th anniversary with a nostalgia filled romp through the ages, and reflect on their time with this wonderful franchise. Community Corner: Contaminating entire spire site - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/first-time-in-history-fighting-thargoid-armada-after-contaminating-an-entire-spire-site.6279…

The crew make predictions for the next ship, question the new sale, and have an uncomfortable conversation about dishwashers. Community Corner: GND The Commander's Guide To The Galaxy - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M0sbcJRZ3-0 The High Wake - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BAgfxHf74PQ Massively OP - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=McuszqIF99Q F…

With special guest KayteeKhaos, the crew discuss the Mandalay at depth while developing an unhealthy obsession with slide whistles. Development News: Mandalay Reveal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rzI88AoSn4I Thargoid Counterstrike Rebalance - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-thargoid-counterstrike-rebalance.627642 Powerplay…

The original crew have popped back for a special 500th celebration, with a look back at the development and community changes over the last 500 episode.! Chris Jarvis The Radio Theatre Workshop Dr Allen Stroud Fractal Series - Flame Tree Press Spotify - Allen's Music Heartwood book - PS Publishing Grant Woolcott Psykokow's Twitch Download the episo…

Somehow we made it. There's a lot of nostalgia and we hear from the community and find out their favourite moments of the last 500 episodes. Community Corner: PitCon - https://www.thebuurpit.com/pitcon The Buur Pit Review the Tobii Eye Tracker - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QkQWFmY6nSc Avia Letuchka Python Mk2 Aerobatics - https://www.youtube.co…

The crew are still on a high from ECM and share their highlights of the event. Also there was an update for the video game, we talk about that too, honest! Development News: New Ship Tease - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1822212203115643283 Community Goal - https://www.elitedangerous.com/community/goals QotW: https://x.com/LaveRadio/status/18…

The crew, giddy with the anticipation of a pending ECM, discuss the Type-8 update late with mates and answer the question - is it great? Development News: Update 18.06 Notes - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-06-thargoid-war-overhaul-tuesday-28-may-2024.625728/ Type 8 Update 18.08 Notes - https://forums.frontier.co.uk…

The crew discuss the upcoming engineering rebalance with returning player Psykokow, who has a lot of opinions! Community News: Indigo's Jameson: https://youtu.be/AJm-eYf7mx4 CMDR Mechan's Bug Smashers Ep 01 - https://youtu.be/kRCCeCK1Byg Loot and Grind's Fun Challenges You Must Try In Elite Dangerous - https://youtu.be/R1x-pZlbdzQ A look at EDCoPil…

Colin and Ben are back and the innuendo is flowing! We discuss the results of the most recent CG and get opinionated, but it's okay; Clare kept the soapbox running from last week. Development News: New Partners - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/welcome-new-partners-elite-dangerous-partner-program-july-2024.626678/ Community News: CMDR BeetleJ…

The crew discuss the latest CG and what it means for Frontier to change the rules at the mid way point. Development News: Indra rewards applied - https://x.com/EliteDangerous/status/1812864905642401844 Community News: Alec Turner's Subtlemob Trailer: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=--AChs4QOFc Alec Turner's Subtlemob Details: https://www.elitecommu…

Clare is sick and they want everyone to know about it. The crew accept suggestions for cosy in game activities. Development News: Thargoid War Update - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-titan-indra-vulnerable-thargoid-war-changes.626366/ 5th July update - https://forums.frontier.co.uk/threads/elite-dangerous-update-18-07-5th-jul…

The crew loaf about discussing the latest Frontier Unlocked and the Type-8, asking the question; Will it rise to the occasion, or be half-baked? Development News: Type 8 Info - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tQQsXwYiBmc Community News: The High Wake HIP 12099 - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p7mPVdcM8cU PR0J3KT676 Together We Prevail - https://yo…