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Hits and misses of Gerry McGovern, vintage tools and more – live from Premier Inn
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve dive into the topic that's been on everyone's lips for the last couple of weeks – the departure of Gerry McGovern from JLR.The pair look at some of the big hits of his career with the brand, and wonder what shape the company would have been in without his influence on design.There's also some cracking Listeners' Questions and feedback from the hotel the boys are staying in ahead of Chris McCormack from Oak Ridge Engineering's 40th birthday. Happy Birthday Chris!As always we love to get your questions, feedback and ratings – please leave a little review on your preferred streaming platform, or send us anything you like (within reason) to [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
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Fitter Mat on stealing alternators, black smoke, Instagram and your unpopular Land Rover opinions
In this episode, Martin and Steve are joined by Mat Allcroft – AKA Fitter Mat – to react to your unpopular Land Rover opinions.Is the Isuzu Trooper better than a Discovery 300Tdi? Do you need mud-terrains to do the NC500? Can Defenders actually be made good to drive? Is the Grenadier the Defender Land Rover should have made? Okay, we all know the answer to the last one, but there's lots of other unpopular opinions crammed into this episode of The LRM Podcast.The latest issue of Land Rover Monthly is on sale today! As well as Fitter Mat's guest column it's packed with other great, fresh Land Rover content – and you'll also get Land Rover Life, and a stunning 2026 calendar! Get yours today or hit the link and subscribe: https://www.landrovermonthly.co.uk/store/subscriptions/land-rover-monthly/
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Sniffing Land Rovers, Discovery 5 on test, PCP and the value of detailing
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are back on the Salmon Sofa for a good old yarn about Land Rovers and what's gone on in their weeks.Steve is back from the NEC Classic Car Show (we're late to the party, we know) and has lots of auction results to talk about, including the world's most expensive Freelander.The pair give a preview on next year's events, including the British Restoration hall at the Malvern Autojumble event at Malvern in February, and wax lyrical about the huge boost a couple of hours cleaning can give to your Land Rover's cabin.Steve has had a Discovery 5 for the week, and has plenty to say about it – including playing a guessing game on how much each optional extra costs.As always we love to get your feedback and answer your questions – drop us an email on [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
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Mr Hewes talks transfer boxes, tank restoration, OM606s and mechanical sympathy
In this week's episode, Martin is on location for a Land Rover Monthly magazine photoshoot in deepest Leicestershire, with military vehicle restorers and owners of many interesting Land Rovers, Joe Hewes and Jack Westaway from the Mr Hewes YouTube channel: youtube.com/@mrhewesKicking off with Jack's preference for Discoverys over Defenders and his recipe for the perfect Disco 2, the boys also explain why only some of the Land Rovers that were meant to be included in the photoshoot were actually driveable on the day.Joe talks us through his main Land Rover, an ex-utilities 2012 Defender 110, and the Mercedes OM606 engine conversion that he had done in collaboration with Luke Dale at DieselPumpUK.There's also a bit of background about the success of the Mr Hewes YouTube channel, in which the guys revive and restore military vehicles of all shapes and sizes, and the challenges they face along the way. You can expect to see the full story in the February issue of LRM magazine.As always, we love to get your feedback and questions, so drop us an email on [email protected] – enjoy the episode.
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LRM FEST 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT! Plus dealing with oil leaks and the future of Discovery
You read it right! LRM is proud to announce a brand-new event for 2026 – The Big Land Rover Fest! Join the guys at Newbury Showground for an awesome weekend packed with top music, bushcraft and cooking demos, tons of trade, club stands and the most immaculate festival vibes. Keep an eye on The LRM Socials, Land Rover Monthly magazine, the LRM YouTube channel and right here on The LRM Podcast for the latest news.Elsewhere in this episode, Martin and Steve are in the bad books with a Canadian listener's other half, and they answer a question about putting bodywork electrolysis right.Martin has been sealing up his 200Tdi using modern technology, and Steve has been battling his new-to-him Defender wings.Feature of the Week and Product of the Week star, and there's loads of other incidental Land Rover chat.Got a question or some feedback? Drop us a line on [email protected] or leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform. Enjoy the episode.
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