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It's the night before a day's shooting and we're kicking back with the dynamic duo of ADHD and Land Rovers. Will anyone take a sensible gun? Will any of them work? Will Keith look unreasonably photogenic in every single picture taken of him? Yes. Yes he did.CHECK OUT OUR SPONSORS:
Chris takes the controls this week with The Living Daylights, the 1987 James Bond adventure that introduced Timothy Dalton as 007 following Roger Moore's retirement from the role. Directed by Bond veteran John Glen and produced by Albert R. Broccoli and Michael G. Wilson, the film had an estimated $40 million budget and paired Dalton with Maryam d'Abo, Jeroen Krabbé, Joe Don Baker, John Rhys-Davies and Art Malik. Filming took the production from Pinewood Studios to Gibraltar, Vienna and Morocco, with Dalton throwing himself into the action and performing a surprising amount of the stunt work himself.Released in the summer of 1987, The Living Daylights earned roughly $191.2 million worldwide, comfortably keeping the Bond machine rolling into its fourth decade. Dalton's harder-edged, more serious interpretation divided some contemporary critics: Roger Ebert felt the new Bond lacked the humour the series needed, while other reviewers welcomed the return to a more grounded, Fleming-inspired 007. Over the years, Dalton's brief two-film run has developed a strong following among Bond fans, with The Living Daylights increasingly remembered as an interesting bridge between the larger-than-life Moore era and the tougher Bonds that followed.TRAILER GUY PLOT SYNOPSISWhen a Soviet general decides he'd quite like to defect without acquiring any additional ventilation holes, 007 is sent to make sure he reaches the West alive. But when Bond spots a beautiful cellist holding the rifle that's supposed to kill his man, something doesn't quite add up. Mainly because James Bond has apparently discovered the revolutionary espionage technique of asking, “Hang on... does any of this make sense?”FUN FACTSThe Living Daylights takes its title from Ian Fleming's James Bond short story, first published in 1962. The opening portion of the film retains the basic idea of Bond protecting a defector from a sniper before the movie heads off into an original adventure.Norwegian band a-ha performed the title song, with Bond composer John Barry also involved in its production. The collaboration was reportedly not always harmonious, but the resulting track became one of the unmistakably '80s entries in the Bond song catalogue.This was John Barry's final James Bond score, ending a remarkable association with the series that stretched back to Dr. No and his arrangement of the James Bond Theme.The Pretenders also feature heavily on the soundtrack. Their song Where Has Everybody Gone? is repeatedly associated with Necros, while If There Was a Man plays over the end credits.Kara's legendary cello-case escape was achieved using a specially constructed fibreglass case fitted with skis underneath and handles that allowed it to be controlled. Finally, an instrument case with a Q Branch specification sheet.Timothy Dalton performed a number of his own action sequences, including stunt work on top of a speeding Land Rover during the Gibraltar opening. Apparently simply turning up, saying “Bond, James Bond” and collecting the cheque wasn't adventurous enough.SUPPORT THE SHOWIf you enjoy the show and would like to support us, we have a Patreon here.And if you're listening on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, leaving us a 5-star review (and a short comment) really helps more people discover the show. It's quick, free, and makes a huge difference. Referral links also help out the show if you were going to sign up:NordVPNNordPassthevhsstrikesback@gmail.comhttps://linktr.ee/vhsstrikesback
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve finally make it to a Tea on the Tailgate meet at Burghley House - they discuss standout Land Rovers, and Steve describes his visit to Halfords. He only went for bulbs, but left with a new Land Rover mate!Elsewhere, Martin answers a listener's question about tools, and the pair talk about the upcoming Newbury autojumble which is on this Sunday! See you there.
Text us your questions or topics for the show! We got you!He's Ranting To ChatGPT About You!A woman read her husband's ChatGPT history. First she found every complaint he had about her. Then she kept reading and found him asking what it would look like to marry someone new.There are two problems in that story, and I'm going after both of them.If you're the one pouring your marriage into AI, you're already escaping. I've demonstrated this publicly on ChatGPT and on Gemini: I walk it through deeper questions I already know the answers to, and within about ten minutes it's repeating my own teaching back to me. It isn't giving you knowledge. It's agreeing with whatever you fed it. And if you don't already know the answers, you can't tell the difference.And if you're the one reading his chat, that's his journal. Guilting a man who already feels worthless has never once produced the thing you actually want.
The search is on to find a replacement for the Ministry of Defence's fleet of five thousand Land Rovers. Forces News reporter Simon Newton has test-driven some of the contenders and gives Sitrep the lowdown.Also, more and more people are warning that Russia may be preparing to step up its aggression against NATO. Professor Michael Clarke answers the question: how likely is it there will be an article 5 style challenge soon?
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In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are on the road in Martin's 2014 Freelander 2 as they head north to film some Land Rover buying guides.The pair get constantly distracted by Land Rovers passing them on the road, discuss Defender L663 roof pods, 4x4s that aren't Land Rovers, tractors and plenty of other Land Rover (and non-Land Rover)-related topics as they make progress up the M6.They chat about the styling and design of the latest crop of Land Rovers and Range Rovers, ogle a very tasty L405 Autobiography and wonder if Gerry McGovern will ever join them for a chat on the podcast. Only time will tell...As always, we love to get your comments, feedback and questions – drop us a line on editorial@lrm.co.uk – we love to hear from you. Enjoy the episode!
Gather around for some storytime with Ram Dass as he recounts his first journey to India, the long road that led to finding his guru, and how touching his guru's feet was almost like touching the sun. Part of this episode is featured in Love Serve Remember's free fall immersion, Gather Around the Fire: Stories of Ram Dass, Maharaj-ji, and a Legacy of Love. Please join us beginning Monday, September 28, for four weeks of storytelling, gathering in community, and basking in the spirit of loving awareness.Ram Dass Here & Now is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/ramdass and get on your way to being your best self.This episode of Here and Now is from a talk Ram Dass gave at the Esalen Institute on June 12, 1969. We pick up Ram Dass's story in 1967, just as he's realizing that the method of psychedelics will only take him so far on his journey. What does one do at that point? Well, one heads to the East. Ram Dass shares tales of his first trip around India, including a visit to a sacred cave and meeting as many “holy men” as possible. But he didn't find anyone who “really knew” what was going on. Just as a sense of despair truly began to kick in, Ram Dass meets a young Westerner at a restaurant who might have a clue to the way forward.Tempting fate, Ram Dass decides to go on a pilgrimage with his new friend. This path leads to him meeting Neem Karoli Baba, a great Indian saint who blows away Ram Dass's rational mind. With that, Ram Dass had found his guru, a being so full of love that touching his feet was just like touching the sun. The Ram Dass community gathers regularly to engage in meaningful discussions about the podcast. We invite you to join us and share your curiosities, insights, and wisdom. Sign up for the General Fellowship to receive event invitations directly in your inbox.Listen to Ram Dass Here and Now ad-free on our Patreon. Anyone can sign up for a free 7-day trial, but the first 500 people to click this link can get a 3-month free trial membership: 3 Months of Ad-Free Ram Dass Podcast“So we get into the Land Rover and we go to see Maharajji. And I'm just approaching him, I'm about five yards away. And he yells at me, ‘Got a question?' Well, I take one look at him, and I don't have any questions. I just wanna fall out and touch his feet. You dig that? I mean, the thought of touching his feet is too much. It's like touching the sun. And I just feel all warm and loving. And who has questions? I mean, what a drag to have questions.” – Ram DassSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss a pickup-truck-heavy news week, including reports that Land Rover may pursue a U.S.-market pickup despite earlier claims the monocoque Defender platform couldn't support one, potentially via partnering with a manufacturer with U.S. production. They review a UK Ministry of Defense light mobility vehicle competition to replace the aging Defender Wolf fleet, highlighting Land Rover's new Defender-based military variants (including a tray-back pickup and tube-buggy-style patrol vehicle) alongside entries from INEOS, Toyota/Babcock, Ford/General Dynamics (including a 6x6 Ranger Super Duty), Mercedes/Rheinmetall, GM/Team Lionstrike, and others, plus observations about serviceability, interiors, and surprisingly street-oriented tires. They also cover a Freelander hybrid altitude Guinness record, Kim Basinger's 1997 NAS Defender auction, a Ted Lasso Series IIA cameo, and tease next week's Destination Defender Rebelle presentation.00:00 Show Intro and Hosts01:09 Defender Pickup Rumors02:36 US Tariffs and Partnerships04:40 Military RFP Reveals Pickup05:56 Competitors INEOS and Toyota08:08 Ford Ranger Super Duty09:55 Defender Trayback Design Talk11:36 Other Entries Mercedes and GM14:17 Tires and US Military Contrast14:58 AM General and Oshkosh Updates16:07 Final Contender Tease16:17 Hybrid Tube Buggy17:57 NATO Contract Stakes18:44 Military Tech Serviceability21:03 Freelander Altitude Record22:41 Celebrity Defender Auction26:27 Ted Lasso Land Rover28:19 Destination Defender Recap29:58 Wrap Up Credits
In the latest episode of Having a NatteRR, Simon and David look at the case of Walker v McGill's Bus Services Ltd, in which an employee was dismissed for gross misconduct after refusing to undergo a “for cause” drug and alcohol test. The employer had seen a Snapchat video showing the employee loading beers into a fridge at work, which the Tribunal accepted gave reasonable grounds to request an alcohol test. The problem? The employer also demanded a drug test, despite having no suspicion or justification for doing so – and its own policies treated drug and alcohol testing separately. And in this week's banter, we briefly explore two other matters of considerable importance: Simon's obsession with zombies
09 Tiguan finding a good cheap used car 17 Traverse. Where is the AC button? Fuel gauge not working on a 09 CTS Caddy 11 Land Rover transmission lags behind 90 Olds 88 Codes 24 Jeep makes noise after tire rotation 18 Lincoln MKZ emergency fuel filler funnel location 04 Dodge seat swap
Randy, Alex, and Beck attempt to talk about British cars. Instead, they cover vigilante gardening; the new Grand Tour; getting to know The Intercooler; an oddly aggressive door handle issue; a very hard-working girlfriend; terrifying death traps; and R. Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion three-wheeler at the National Automobile Museum.But there's room for the Brits yet! The trio go on to discuss Allard vs. Healey Silverstone; BaT's overall favorite Bugeye; which carmakers are actually still British; love for '90s Land Rovers; sailing an M100 Elan into a cow pasture; what car traits and accomplishments are the most quintessentially British; the best car to stick a Buick/Rover V8 into; a philosophical question about the TR7 and TR8; an uninformed question about the Lotus Esprit V8; our upcoming appearance in Hangar 113 at the Bicester Scramble on October 4; and their favorite Brit car listings ever on BaT.Follow along! Links for the listings discussed in this episode:7:58 The new Grand Tour hosts on replacing Clarkson, Hammond & May The Intercooler Podcast8:35 The light fantastic The Intercooler Volkswagen XL1 article14:36 Vortec-Powered 1962 Land Rover 109 Series IIA20:13 Dymaxion Car at the National Automobile Museum24:17 1950 Healey Silverstone26:52 1951 Aston Martin DB2 Vantage and 1954 Aston Martin DB2/4 Saloon 5-Speed28:53 1960 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite 5-Speed32:52 Morgan Plus 433:11 1,275cc-Powered 1959 Austin-Healey Bugeye Sprite37:11 46k-Mile 1999 Lotus Elise42:04 35k-Mile 2006 Aston Martin V8 Vantage Coupe 6-Speed49:56 Small-Block-Powered 1964 Jaguar Mk II57:04 59-Years-Owned 1950 Allard J257:49 46-Years-Family-Owned 1961 Aston Martin DB457:56 1960 Jaguar XK150 FHC 3.8L w/ Overdrive59:59 1969 Lola T70 Mk.3B Coupe1:00:50 Ex–Mario Andretti 1985 Lola-Cosworth T900
Here's the episode 2 description, keeping the JLR story central but widening into the bigger British-industry and net-zero question.Jaguar Land Rover is cutting around 4,000 jobs, trying to save £1.7 billion and facing fierce competition from China, tariffs, rising costs and the lingering effects of a devastating cyberattack. Britain's biggest carmaker is not going bust. But something is clearly going wrong. citeturn131080news47In this episode of Mark & Pete, we ask: is Jaguar Land Rover running out of road?JLR employs about 43,000 people globally, around 34,000 of them in Britain, and is a hugely important part of UK manufacturing. Yet it now plans to remove nearly 10% of its workforce while lowering the number of vehicles it needs to sell just to break even. At the same time, remarkably, it still intends to invest somewhere between £15 billion and £18 billion over five years in electrification, digital technology and manufacturing. citeturn131080news47Which brings us to the electric elephant in the showroom.Jaguar made the extraordinary decision to end its traditional model range and reinvent itself as an all-electric luxury brand. Was that bold long-term thinking, or did the company move further and faster than customers actually wanted?And JLR is hardly alone. Across Europe, traditional car manufacturers are struggling with the enormous expense of moving towards electric vehicles while Chinese manufacturers pile into the market with cheaper alternatives. Volkswagen, Stellantis, Nissan and others are restructuring as the industry changes at astonishing speed. citeturn131080news36Britain has another problem too: the wider cost of doing business.There were 1,931 company insolvencies in England and Wales in July 2026, up 5% on the previous month. That is not another 2008-style collapse, and the insolvency rate remains well below the financial-crisis peak, but businesses are plainly operating in a difficult environment. citeturn131080search0So we widen the discussion. Are net-zero targets, electric-vehicle mandates and high industrial energy costs helping Britain build the industries of the future, or making it harder to keep the industries we already have?Decarbonisation may be desirable. But if British factories close and we simply import cars, steel and manufactured goods made elsewhere, have we reduced emissions or merely exported them along with the jobs?Our Bible verse is Luke 14:28: before building the tower, sit down and count the cost.Perhaps Britain needs to do exactly that.
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve are between studios, so are recording from their respective homes – sorry if it sounds a bit different to normal!Martin's "new" Defender Td5 is ready for MOT, and Steve adds to his shopping list for his project Ninety. The pair discuss daily-driven Range Rover Classics, and the virtues of a set of vehicle skates for moving long-term project Land Rovers around. Ahem...Ex-LRM Features Editor, Kev Mills, gets in touch to talk European service stations and regale the guys with a tale of collecting a Range Rover with a temperamental Td5, and there's chat about the new issue of Land Rover Life.The boys also discuss what they don't leave home without – what's always in your Land Rover?As always, we love to get your questions and feedback, so drop us an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk and in the meantime, enjoy the episode.
Jonny and Richard have found a gem on Car & Classic. Also in this episode, cosplay Land Rovers, re-branding rats, the new Audi A2 and Dacia Spring, a real life No Name Full Suspension Mountain Bike Guy, and what went on at the Grand Tour premiere.For early, ad-free episodes and extra content go to patreon.com/smithandsniffTo buy merch and tickets to live shows go to smithandsniff.comThis podcast is sponsored by Car & Classic https://candc.li/uc1yqz Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The hosts discuss a UK climate expert planning to drive an electrified Series I Land Rover around the world to raise climate-change awareness, noting the practical challenges of charging and the likelihood of mechanical failures despite the EV conversion. They then cover Land Rover's improved showing in J.D. Power's U.S. quality survey, moving to the middle of the pack, and debate what the results say about reliability versus owner expectations. Next, they talk about Land Rover using AI in vehicle testing to “listen” for fault-related sounds and analyze large testing datasets to catch problems earlier. The episode also updates the UK military's upcoming Defender replacement trials, including multiple Land Rover variants (general service, ambulance, tactical transport, and utility modification) and comparisons with other bidders. Finally, they preview Destination Defender in Temecula, including a Defender museum and a panel with Rebelle Rally drivers Jenna and Liza, plus planned video coverage and a walkaround of the new Rebelle Defender 90.00:00 Wind Noise Banter01:03 Electric Land Rover World Tour04:51 Land Rover Reliability Rebound07:56 AI Quality Control Listening12:23 Telemechanics and AI Doom13:06 Wolf 2 Military Defender Variants20:10 Destination Defender Preview23:26 Museum Highlights and Rebelle Panel26:16 Wrap Up and Next Episode
Welcome back to another episode of Fratello On Air! This week, we're both back home. Balazs has returned from Geneva, and Mike has come in after three weeks of being on the road. In this episode, we review the overarching trends at Geneva Watch Days 2026 along with the top releases. Enjoy the show!Well, another month has gone by, and the year's final big show in Geneva has passed. Geneva Watch Days is now in the rearview mirror, but were there any common trends among the many participating brands? We discuss that and more today.HandgelenkskontrolleWe kick off our show with more travel fun. This time, our beloved Frankfurt Airport is back in focus. Sadly, it's not for the best reason. Despite the recent trends of trouble-free travel, the big transportation hub struck again! Next, Balazs shares news that Daniel Craig auctioned his 1959 Land Rover 109 Series II for $56,000. On television, we've been watching Lanterns, Lioness, Reacher, and Silo. Then, for the Handgelenkskontrolle, we've got a fun assortment. Mike is wearing his 2022 Sinn EZM 1.1 S, a limited-edition black-coated piece. Meanwhile, Balazs is wearing the first release from the Donut Watch Co., the Glazed. This fun watch was designed by Ming but shouldn't be confused with a Ming!Trends at Geneva Watch Days 2026This year, Balazs traveled to Geneva Watch Days 2026 while Mike spent the week working in Germany. So, one was in person while the other read and viewed the happenings via social media and our website. Regarding trends, we noticed an uptick in jump-hour watches, with brands like M.A.D.Editions and Bremont adding new models. Also, stone dials still seem to be in vogue. Naturally, Dennison continues to play this card.From a color perspective, is deep red this year's purple? Bremont and Doxa certainly think so! Finally, smaller, thinner watches continue to be all the rage. Regarding some of the key releases, we mention the Gallet launch. Then, Balazs was quite taken with the Alpina Startimer Solar Pilot Solarmetre. Frederique Constant also has a strong lineup with the Moneta Handwinding and the Highlife Moonphase. Finally, we mention the new Zenith Chronomaster Solo Sport.We hope you enjoy today's episode and thank you for listening. As always, feel free to let us know if you have any topics you'd like us to discuss in future shows.
Talks about the band High Voltage, Land Rover's & Skate Boarding Morro Bay in the 70's.
A.M. Edition for Sept. 8. Energy-price anxiety mounts, sending U.S. gasoline and diesel prices to fresh Labor Day records. Plus, Canada ups the ante in its trade spat with the U.S. as reciprocal tariffs kick in. And WSJ Germany bureau chief Bertrand Benoit explains how a regional election win by the far-right AfD party could shake up German politics in ways not seen since the end of World War II. Luke Vargas hosts. Sign up for the WSJ's free What's News newsletter. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss JLR launching a £154,000 Range Rover and then cutting 4,500 jobs, which JLR attributes to tariffs and falling sales, and note UK officials plan to meet with new CEO PJ Balaji. They cover signs JLR may revive a military-style “Defender Wolf Series 2,” potentially to compete against vehicles like a Toyota Hilux-based platform and the Ineos Grenadier. Ike recaps the All British Field Meet in Portland, where Land Rover was absent as an exhibitor but Ineos Grenadier was a featured sponsor, and highlights the strong turnout of Range Rover Classics and Series trucks, including Steve driving his 1957 109 pickup. They review a Bring a Trailer LS3-swapped, six-speed 1976 Series III build that failed to sell near $100,000, and close with updates on a re-emerged Forest Rover and progress on another Forest Rover restoration.00:00 Show Intro and Hosts01:18 JLR Job Cuts and Tariffs03:36 Defender Wolf Rumors07:02 Wolf vs Modern Rivals07:45 All British Field Meet Recap11:24 Ike's Yellow 109 Road Trip12:13 Ant Colony in the Rover13:29 Goat Man Land Rovers14:26 LS3 Series III Build17:38 Ugly Details Breakdown21:14 Forest Rover Update23:02 Forest Rover Engineering25:41 Wrap Up Credits
Golf legend Tiger Woods entered into an agreement that with the State Attorney's Office in Martin County, Florida, that allowed him to plead guilty to a misdemeanor reckless driving charge rather than an OVI. Woods' Land Rover rolled over in March 2026 when he tried to avoid hitting a truck. At the time, deputies found two Vicodin pills in his pocket but the elected state attorney said Woods had a prescription for the medication. Law&Crime's Angenette Levy goes through the details of the deal in this episode of Crime Fix — a daily show covering the biggest stories in crime.PLEASE SUPPORT THE SHOW: Taking care of your health just got easier – start here with Zocdoc: https://zocdoc.com/CRIMEFIX #sponsoredHost:Angenette Levy https://twitter.com/Angenette5Guest: Dave Aronberg https://www.instagram.com/davearonberg/CRIME FIX PRODUCTION:Head of Social Media, YouTube - Bobby SzokeSocial Media Management - Vanessa BeinVideo Editing - Van DinhGuest Booking - Alyssa Fisher & Diane KayeSTAY UP-TO-DATE WITH THE LAW&CRIME NETWORK:Watch Law&Crime Network on YouTubeTV: https://bit.ly/3td2e3yWhere To Watch Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3akxLK5Sign Up For Law&Crime's Daily Newsletter: https://bit.ly/LawandCrimeNewsletterRead Fascinating Articles From Law&Crime Network: https://bit.ly/3td2IqoLAW&CRIME NETWORK SOCIAL MEDIA:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lawandcrime/Twitter: https://twitter.com/LawCrimeNetworkFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/lawandcrimeTwitch: https://www.twitch.tv/lawandcrimenetworkTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lawandcrimeSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
In this week's episode, Steve is back from his Italian road trip and the pair are back on the Salmon Sofa for an hour of Land Rover chat.Steve reports back on his long-distance adventure across the Continent, and tell us about the Land Rovers he spotted along the way. He also compares the state of the road network and traffic in France, Germany and Italy compared to what we have to put up with in the UK, and waxes lyrical about driving the Stelvio Pass.Martin has updates on the arrival of his baby son and MOT preparations on his "new" Td5 Defender 110 – from replacing the wiper motor and cable and wheelboxes to wrestling with the dreaded 10AS module.Steve explains his lust for a Range Rover L405 or L494 Sport, and Martin gets annoyed about losing tools.Enjoy the episode? Let us know! Drop us an email to editorial@lrm.co.uk or leave a little rating or review on your preferred streaming platform – we really appreciate it.
Chinese automakers just captured 77.4% of China's passenger-vehicle market—and exports have topped one million vehicles for two consecutive months.In Episode #258 of China EVs & More, Tu and Lei unpack a dramatic shift in the world's largest auto market: Chinese brands dominating at home, NEVs approaching 70% of domestic passenger-vehicle sales, and China's automakers increasingly turning to exports as domestic demand weakens.We discuss:
In this week's episode, Land Rover Monthly editor Martin Domoney is joined by LRM's Alice Sumner-Andrews for a Listeners' Questions special!Alice hand-picks some excellent questions from the editorial@lrm.co.uk inbox and Martin gets to answering them, from an Irish listener who's bought a project unseen to a question about which Land Rovers from years gone by we regret selling and loads more.There's also a sneak peek into the new issue of Land Rover Monthly, including the very cool but slightly controversial cover car – a heavily modified and updated 2016 Defender 110 Adventure Editon. What do you think?As always we love to get your questions and feedback, so drop us a line on editorial@lrm.co.uk and please, as always, leave a rating or review on your preferred streaming platform, it really does help us out. Enjoy the episode!
Steve and Ike discuss King Charles' Defender selling at auction for about £67,000 (well above the ~£40,000 estimate) and then dig into uncertainty around proposed 25% tariffs on foreign-made vehicles and parts slated for April 2nd, including questions about how they'd affect imports already on the water, used/antique parts, and compounding with existing taxes like the chicken tax; they note market reactions such as GM and Tata Motors share drops. Ike also recounts receiving a packed 20-foot container from Australia containing multiple Land Rovers and parts, including a Series I factory welder project and two Series I 80-inch restorations. They briefly mention a Land Rover credit-fraud scheme ending in a three-year sentence and preview a short episode with more guests and event recaps next week.
What happens when a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Africa becomes a lifelong obsession - and ultimately the backdrop to an extraordinary writing career?Internationally bestselling author Tony Park joins Gabby Sykora for a conversation that goes far beyond the pages of his novels. From more than three decades of African adventures to wildlife crime, conservation, unforgettable characters and the wild places that continue to inspire his stories, Tony shares the experiences, encounters and occasional chaos behind a life spent writing Africa.With 24 novels, 10 non-fiction biographies and a brand-new release, King of Beasts, Tony has built a career telling stories where fiction and reality often sit remarkably close together.There are Land Rovers, birds, bush adventures, plenty of laughs and some much bigger questions about the power of storytelling and the role it can play in conservation.A brilliant conversation with one of Africa's most recognised adventure-thriller writers and the perfect way to kick off a brand-new season.Visit our online store to get your birding related merchandise at great prices https://www.thebirdinglife.com/online-storeIntro and outro music by Tony ZA https://soundcloud.com/tonyofficialzaLinks from show:
We compare the ute sales numbers from July to see how the Kia Tasman stacks up to the competition, NSW dubbed the highest state for caravanning and camping, Jaiden's face is broken & Duggo's cooking skills have inspired others.
In this week's episode, Martin and Steve join US attorney and Land Rover fanatic Will Hedrick to chat all things Land Rover, and touch on the epic story of how he took it upon himself to legally represent owners of Defenders seized by the US government.The guys talk the import of Land Rovers from the United Kingdom into the United States, the rules that had to be followed, and what can happen if those rules aren't adhered to. The State doesn't always get it right, though...The guys also talk about the Land Rover club scene in America, and the greatness that is Land Rover ownership no matter where on the planet you live.Enjoy the podcast? Hate it? Got a question you want answering? Let us know – drop the guys an email on editorial@lrm.co.uk – and in the meantime, enjoy the episode.
In this episode of Success is Subjective, Joanna sits down with professional cross-country skier and Olympian Ben Ogden to talk about the path that took him from a small town in Vermont to competing at the highest level of his sport. Ben reflects on choosing a college experience that allowed him to keep growing as both a student and an athlete, the disappointment of stepping away from graduate school, and the leap of faith that followed as he committed fully to professional skiing.Ben also shares why he believes success cannot rest on one identity alone. From restoring a 1973 Land Rover to learning how to weld, his hobbies have given him something meaningful to lean on through injuries, illness, setbacks, and difficult seasons in competition. His story is a reminder to stay curious, remain open to change, and keep building a life that gives you more than one reason to feel proud of who you are.Ben's Resources:Ben's Official WebsiteU.S. Ski & Snowboard Athlete ProfileTeam USA Profile Instagram: @ben.0gdenYouTube: @ben.0gden Connect with Joanna Lilley Therapeutic Consulting AssociationLilley Consulting WebsiteLilley Consulting on Facebook Lilley Consulting on YouTubeEmail: joanna@lilleyconsulting.com#TherapeuticConsulting #LilleyConsulting #Successful #TherapeuticPrograms #Therapy #MentalHealthMatters #MentalHealthAwareness #Podcast #PodcastCommunity #TheJourney #SuccessIsSubjectivePodcast #TheUnpavedRoad #PFCAudioVideo #BenOgden #CrossCountrySkiing #NordicSkiing #TeamUSA #Olympian #WinterOlympics #ProfessionalAthlete #StudentAthlete #IdentityBeyondSports #EmbracingChange
Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Jaguar Land Rover's Q1 results, including a £109M profit before tax (2.8% EBITDA) that's down 68.9% year-over-year and a free cash flow balance of -£998M, speculating it reflects heavy spending on new models and facilities and inviting an accountant to explain it. They cover the Freelander 8 presale delay due to Typhoon Dolphin, pricing around $50,000 with a $68,000 limited launch edition, and its unusual featured details. The hosts recap Monterey Car Week news: Sotheby's sold a 2007 SV Ultra and a 1993 Range Rover Classic for about $967K, plus notes about export and California sales restrictions, and they mention the $248K Range Rover SV Pearl Lustre benefiting the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary. They also touch on the Dakar Defender Octa edition, an Octa used as a land-speed-record push vehicle, attend Mogfest in Oregon, and share workshop updates including transporting vehicles, clutch work, and Ike acquiring a 1965 Series IIA 109 pickup with a rear PTO.00:00 Show Introductions01:18 JLR Q1 Profits and Cash02:23 Negative Cash Flow Explained04:08 Freelander 8 Typhoon Delay05:24 Launch Edition Oddities08:02 Monterey Car Week Buzz08:12 Auction Range Rovers Drama10:24 SV Pearl Lustre Edition12:22 Dakar Defender Octa Reveal14:06 Color Scheme Hot Takes16:06 Octa Tuning and Push Car17:40 Land Rovers and Speed Records18:47 Bluebird Support 109s19:42 Mogfest Off Road Meetup22:02 Unimog Reunion Story23:29 Tiny Unimog Driving Impressions25:05 Haflinger Love and Nesting26:16 Shop Logistics and Repairs27:55 New Series IIA Pickup Arrival30:38 PTO Ice Cream and Blender Ideas32:05 Wrap Up and Announcements33:17 Credits and Support
In this Overland Journal Podcast episode, Scott Brady interviews Doug Patteson about his journey from Texas ranching roots to a covert CIA career. Patteson details the intense recruitment process, deployments in Southeast Asia, and the vital intelligence lessons now informing his global travels: flexible planning, rapid decision-making, and the "rule of the stupids." He highlights essential security resources like GoVigilant and the STEP program. After leaving the CIA to prioritize family, Patteson joined Defender X, an ambitious amphibious Land Rover expedition. He discusses the project's evolution, from a Yukon River proof-of-concept to the current London-to-Sydney goal. A major upcoming milestone includes a daring 450-mile sea crossing from Timor to Darwin, showcasing the team's commitment to boundary-pushing exploration and national service values. Instagram | DefenderX | Defender.X | SPYSCAPE | Atlantic Saints | SPYEXSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
This week on America on the Road, Jack Nerad is joined by co-host Chris Teague to deliver fresh road tests of the all-new 2027 Kia Telluride X-Line SX Prestige and the expanded 2026 Lexus RZ lineup. Looking at news and comment, they detail the latest on Hennessey's pure-analog hypercar, Genesis's first high-performance EV, and the end of the Land Rover Discovery Sport. Especially for car buyers — and industry observers — they outline the record trade-in equity owners currently enjoy while also explaining the ongoing decline in car leasing and what that means to car buyers. Our special guest Ezra Peterson, vice president of insurance and auto refinance at Way.com, also joins the show.
In this weeks exclusive episode... Bulge goes to Beaulieu Motor Museum. Jon has a courtesy car... We have a small update on Jons car. We talk Land Rovers! Thank you so much for your support. It genuinely means the world to us.We now have a website, you can find all our merch on it! We do have more products coming soon! Head over to http://www.lemonadelifestyle.co.ukWe release an episode every fortnight.Follow us on all the socials...https://linktr.ee/lemonlifeautopodIt's time to pay the Bill.
Your next car might not be chosen by you or even by the dealer, and that's just one of the wild threads we pull this week. We kick things off with a fast, practical run through key automotive recalls, including a massive RAM pickup recall tied to a seat belt anchor issue, plus Jeep wheel concerns, Land Rover rearview camera trouble, and a Ford Bronco fire-risk note. If you like staying ahead of safety issues, this is the kind of recap that can save real headaches.Then we have some fun with our sold car roundup guessing game, and it turns into an unexpected lesson in classic car values. We throw out guesses, compare notes with our regulars, and react in real time as everything from a 1964 Buick Wildcat convertible to a rare Volvo 1800 finds its number. The moment that really flips the table is the 2001 Aston Martin DB7 V12, because the badge says “big money,” but the final price says “welcome to the cost of ownership.”We also share our take on the 2026 Lexus IS350 F Sport, from the styling tweaks to the upgraded infotainment and why a naturally aspirated V6 still feels like the right kind of “proven” in a daily driver sports sedan. We wrap with quick hits on the racing calendar, this week in auto history, and headlines that shape the future of the auto industry: AI shopping agents, tariff-driven supply chain pressure, and new interest in emergency door egress rules. If you enjoy smart car talk that stays grounded in real-world ownership, subscribe, share the show with a car friend, and leave us a review.Be sure to subscribe for more In Wheel Time Car Talk!The Lupe' Tortilla RestaurantsLupe Tortilla in Katy, Texas Gulf Coast Auto ShieldPaint protection, tint, and more!Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.---- ----- Want more In Wheel Time car talk any time? In Wheel Time is now available on Audacy! Just go to Audacy.com/InWheelTime where ever you are.----- -----Be sure to subscribe on your favorite podcast provider for the next episode of In Wheel Time Podcast and check out our live multiplatform broadcast every Saturday, 10a - 12nCT simulcasting on Audacy, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, Twitch and InWheelTime.com.In Wheel Time Podcast can be heard on you mobile device from providers such as:Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music Podcast, Spotify, SiriusXM Podcast, iHeartRadio podcast, TuneIn + Alexa, Podcast Addict, Castro, Castbox, YouTube Podcast and more on your mobile device.Follow InWheelTime.com for the latest updates!Twitter: https://twitter.com/InWheelTimeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/inwheeltime/https://www.youtube.com/inwheeltimehttps://www.Facebook.com/InWheelTimeFor more information about In Wheel Time Podcast, email us at info@inwheeltime.com
Summer Remix: Album 8 Track 9: Accelerating Your Career: Think Two. Act One. w/Kristen FischbeckBrand Nerds, we are back in the building! Today, we are diving deep into what it takes to achieve professional growth as we sit down with Kristen Fischbeck. If you are a marketer looking to "compress the timeline" between where you are and where you want to be, this episode is your blueprint. Kristen's rise is nothing short of meteoric: she joined a boutique agency as an entry-level account coordinator and, in just seven years, navigated every level of the organization to become Managing Partner. Now, she leads strategy for an expansive and impressive portfolio including BMW, Rolls-Royce, and Land Rover. In this conversation, Kristen breaks down what we are coining the "Think Two. Act One." strategic mindset of thinking two steps ahead while acting on one to master the job you want before you even have the title. We explore the grit required to thrive in your career, the "Ruh-Roh" moments that lead to massive growth, and how AI is currently slashing production costs in half for luxury brands. Key Takeaways:The 2-1 Rule for Career AccelerationMimic the MasteryThe Space to FailHigh-Octane BrandingAI as a Production ToolDon't forget to subscribe, rate, and share with a fellow Brand Nerd!Instagram | LinkedIn
If you call yourself an overthinker, you have probably been trying to fix the wrong thing. I spent years paralysed by my own thinking. I remember sitting in tears over which university course to choose, unable to decide, terrified of getting it wrong. Years later, when my wife's car died suddenly and we were down to my old Land Rover, I overthought the replacement so hard that I made a rash decision and got it badly wrong. Then my mind used that as evidence for why I needed to think even harder next time. In this episode, I share what I have come to see after years of working with clients who ask me the same question: how do I stop this? They think it is a thinking problem. It isn't. It is a trust problem. A lack of trust in ourselves, in other people, in life itself. When we do not trust that we will be okay, it becomes our job to make sure we are, and that creates a very busy mind running every permutation of what might go wrong. I explore why nothing can predict the future, why your wisdom shows up when you need it rather than in advance, and why the question worth sitting with is this one: what would you do next if you trusted you could handle whatever happened? If your mind won't stop turning things over, this episode offers a completely different way in.
Steve Beres and Ike Goss are joined by Linus and special guest Alex Massy to cover Land Rover news and recap the Land Rover National Rally in Ouray, Colorado. They discuss JLR cutting 300 jobs and a UK leadership shuffle after a cyberattack, the end of the Discovery Sport, and a Monterey Car Week auction of a one-of-one matched pair: a restored 1993 Range Rover Classic and a 2027 Range Rover SV Ultra, estimated at $750,000–$950,000. The group recounts driving from Oregon, tire and emissions issues with modern tow vehicles, high-altitude trail runs up to 13,000 feet, the beauty of Ouray and nearby mining towns, and monsoon rains that caused mudslides, closed trails, and led many attendees to leave early. They highlight event amenities, presentations, and a Camel Trophy film night.00:00 Show Intro And Hosts01:18 Guests And Rally Tease02:00 JLR Job Cuts Talk03:44 Discovery Sport Cancelled05:57 Monterey Range Rover Pair08:16 Auction Price Guessing12:36 Rally Trip Begins15:53 Road Trip Mishaps17:52 Trails And Elevation18:19 Carb Trouble at Altitude19:02 Ouray Views and Town19:35 Rally Car Mix Shifts21:48 Monsoon Mudslides23:25 Camping and Trail Logistics24:49 Alex Highlights Mining Ruins27:09 Shoutouts and Trophy Defender29:53 Vendors Classes and Camp Movie33:04 Destination Defender Roast34:59 Wrap Up and Credits
¡Alarma roja en el Garaje Hermético! Hoy venimos decididos a pisar charcos de los grandes y a criticar sin piedad a diez marcas legendarias que, ya sea por errores en los despachos, por regulaciones poco acertadas o por modas absurdas, han traicionado su alma. Hoy hablamos claro y, como siempre, con cero filtros. Comenzamos con Alfa Romeo. De ser la referencia absoluta del "Cuore Sportivo" y la marca que enseñó al mismísimo Enzo Ferrari, ha pasado a lanzar el Junior: un coche fabricado en Polonia que, en esencia, es un Peugeot 2008 o un Opel Mokka con una parrilla triangular. La marca ha diluido su herencia técnica compartiendo plataformas generalistas y enterrando sus gloriosos motores históricos bajo montañas de SUVs. BMW también nos duele en el corazón. Durante décadas, su eslogan "¿Te gusta conducir?" era un objetivo sagrado para sus ingenieros, regalándonos joyas como el M3 E46. Hoy, la junta directiva parece obsesionada con los excesos visuales para el mercado asiático. El ejemplo perfecto es el BMW XM, un mastodonte SUV híbrido enchufable de 2.710 kilos con parrilas gigantescas retroiluminadas. Han abandonado la ligereza y la pureza en favor de una ostentación tecnológica desmedida. Llegamos a Maranello. Ferrari juró que jamás haría un SUV. Se lo perdonamos a regañadientes con el Purosangue porque mantuvieron un V12 atmosférico, pero el anuncio del Ferrari Luce, un SUV cien por cien eléctrico de cinco plazas, rompe los cimientos de la marca. Han sustituido el sonido inconfundible de sus escapes por altavoces que emiten ruido artificial para simular una emoción que ya no existe. El caso de Jaguar es directamente un suicidio comercial. Dinamitaron su prestigio de elegancia británica eliminando el histórico emblema del felino saltando por unas letras geométricas sin alma. Paralizaron sus ventas en Europa para prepararse para una etapa eléctrica y ultracara, persiguiendo a un público que ni quiere ni puede pagar lo que piden, renegando de sus clientes tradicionales. Lancia sufrió un lento asesinato corporativo. Tras dominar el Mundial de Rallyes con el Stratos, el 037 y el Delta Integrale, los gestores le cortaron el presupuesto, le pegaron el escudo a pesados modelos de Chrysler y hoy su anunciada resurrección se limita al nuevo Ypsilon, un utilitario que mecánicamente es un Peugeot 208 o un Opel Corsa. Land Rover pasó de crear herramientas de trabajo indestructibles, capaces de cruzar desiertos y arreglarse con un martillo, a producir SUVs hipertecnológicos para el lujo extremo. Hoy se han convertido en sinónimo de problemas de fiabilidad y fallos de seguridad tan graves en sus llaves inteligentes que incluso algunas aseguradoras británicas se niegan a darles cobertura. La traición definitiva a Colin Chapman la firma Lotus. Su mantra era restar peso para ser rápido en todas partes, dando vida a maravillas minimalistas de setecientos kilos. Tras ser adquirida por el gigante asiático Geely, nació el Lotus Eletre: un enorme SUV eléctrico fabricado en China que sobrepasa los 2.600 kilos y representa todo lo que su fundador detestaba. Mercedes-Benz, a través de su división AMG, ha decidido matar el V8. La receta clásica de meter un motor descomunal y brutal en una berlina sobria ha sido sustituida en el actual C63 AMG por un motor de cuatro cilindros y dos litros acoplado a un pesadísimo sistema híbrido enchufable. El coche pesa una barbaridad, tiene un tacto sintético y suena a electrodoméstico. Mitsubishi, el coloso japonés que dominaba el Dakar con el Montero y los rallyes con el Lancer Evolution, cayó tras escándalos corporativos y fue absorbida por la alianza Renault-Nissan. Los contables tomaron el mando, mataron sus mitos y hoy, si vas a comprar un Colt o un ASX, te entregan un Renault Clio o un Captur a los que solo les han cambiado el logo. Cerramos con Porsche. Salvaron los muebles con el Cayenne, pero hoy es fundamentalmente una fábrica de SUVs y grandes berlinas que usa sus enormes beneficios para mantener vivo al 911. Sin embargo, el rumbo purista se agota: han convertido al Macan en un coche exclusivamente eléctrico y la nueva generación del 911 ya incorpora un sistema híbrido que añade peso y complejidad electrónica al icono de Stuttgart. En conclusión, el pragmatismo despiadado, las absurdas regulaciones impuestas desde los despachos y la obsesión por el beneficio económico han desfigurado los valores de estas marcas. El alma de un coche se mide en lo que te hace sentir al encender el motor en una mañana fría, y tristemente, parece que se han olvidado de ello.
Mark Stephen takes a Land Rover tour of the Inner Hebridean island of Lismore to explore its history, wildlife and nature
Matt is joined by Brock (aka @deepsea.edc)- one of the coolest "follows" in the diving/adventure/.mil watch space. In this episode, we hit most of the expected stuff: Land Rovers, dive watches, F1 fandom, and booze. But we are pilgrims here at SOTP, so we also go a bit further... into his youth, his life as a diver in the US Navy, and how that experience brought him to working on a collab dive watch with Jacques Bianchi. We round out the whole thing with some discussion around his work with PROJECT RECOVER, and that org's ongoing efforts to locate and repatriate the remains of missing service personnel from WWII. Thanks for listening!
This week on Friendly?: A DayZ Podcast, Andy and Dave dive into our absolute favourite DayZ mods that transform the survival loop, add huge quality-of-life improvements, and spice up adventures across the wasteland.We talk through immersive survival mechanics like collecting water from the rain during heavy storms, cruising across the map in the iconic Land Rover Defender, and the sheer atmospheric brilliance of exploring the underground and vertical terrain of Esseker. We also break down the utter madness and fun of the Arkansas Hype Train, examining how unique transport mods change server dynamics and player encounters.As always, we kick things off with our essential survival tip in Just the Tip, followed by showcasing some incredible community content in our Video of the Week!Step inside the ultimate briefing room for surviving the post-apocalyptic wasteland. This channel is dedicated to bringing you the deepest analyses, strategic guides, and community insights for the world's most unforgiving survival game. Whether you're a fresh spawn trying to survive your first hour on the coast with a DayZ beginner guide, or a seasoned veteran player seeking competitive PVP breakdowns, optimized base building methods, or rapid coverage of breaking DayZ news, we've got you covered.Here is our blueprint for the community:
En el episodio de hoy repasamos las novedades más destacadas de la movilidad eléctrica: la letra pequeña del nuevo Plan Auto+ en España, el freno de Francia al despliegue del FSD supervisado de Tesla, los resultados financieros de Tesla en el segundo trimestre de 2026, el futuro Land Rover GT eléctrico basado en la plataforma EMA y el lanzamiento del SUV premium Voya Passion S. Te gestionamos el beneficio del CAE, mas info en: https://somoselectricos.com/certificados-ahorro-energetico-cae-coche-electrico/ Apoya este podcast a través de IVOOX. Tan solo ves a esta URL https://www.ivoox.com/podcast-somos-electricos_sq_f1627406_1.html y pulsa el botón de APOYAR. Tu ayuda nos permitirá invertir más tiempo y recursos en el proyecto de Somos Eléctricos. ¿Te animas?
84% of the time, buyers choose a brand that was already on their radar before they ever started shopping. So why do so many marketing budgets only chase the people ready to buy today?This week, Elena, Angela, and Rob talk with brand strategist and author James Hurman about his new book, Future Demand. James breaks down why brands hit a growth ceiling when they lean too hard on performance marketing. He also explains why feelings outlast facts in memory, and why that changes which channels deserve your investment. Marketers will leave with a clearer case for building demand among tomorrow's customers, not just converting today's.Topics covered:[05:00] Defining current demand versus future demand[07:00] Splitting budgets 50/50 between brand and performance[12:00] Why American marketers lag on brand-building principles[18:00] Measuring future demand through brand tracking[22:00] Why feelings outlast facts in memory[26:00] The case for creativity in earning attention[35:00] James's own future demand brand: Land RoverTo learn more, visit marketingarchitects.com/podcast or subscribe to our newsletter at marketingarchitects.com/newsletter.Resources:Resources: 2021 WARC White Paper: https://www.warc.com/the-rise-of-digital-commerce 2026Future Demand Book: https://futuredemand.com/ James Hurman's LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jameshurman/Get more research-backed marketing strategies by subscribing to The Marketing Architects on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen to podcasts.
Overland Journal Podcast host Ashley Giordano welcomes Bill Cooper, Greg Fitzgerald, Amy Johnson, Tom Pickford, and Laura Stacey to discuss their trans-America road trip in Pollyanna, Barbara Toy's iconic 1950 Series I Land Rover. In this episode, the group relives the journey, including the importance of Barbara Toy's overland travels throughout the 1950s, the origins of the Barbara Toy Tribute Run, and the power of saying yes to unexpected opportunities. Greg Fitzgerald | @haveroverwilltravelAmy Johnson | @feelgoodnotcompassionfatigueTom Pickford | http://vintagelrco.ukLaura Stacey | @the_noreastersBarbara Toy Archive | Finding Barbara Toy Instagram | SCARR Texas Rovers + Barbara Toy Tribute Run | Meeting a Legend: Barbara Toy's 1950 Series I Land Rover | Travelling the Incense Route with Barbara ToyThe Overland Journal Podcast is brought to you this week by Nitto Tire, Overland Journal Magazine , Hankook TireNew to Overland Journal and want to grab a subscription! Visit Overland Journal and enter code: overlandpodcast at checkout for 20% off. We thank you for being a subscriber.Tune in Apple Podcasts | Spotify | YouTube
Today I had Sally-Ann on the R2Kast
An Amateur Photographer (I Just Earn My Living This Way) It's 5am. The birds woke me, the sun was already up, and I couldn't get back to sleep — so this one's recorded on a laptop in the lounge with a cup of tea that went stone cold while I was talking. There's also some big news: after twenty years and two Defenders, the Land Rover has gone. We've leant firmly into the future with a very quiet, very electric VW ID.Buzz Cargo. Some call it a van. I call it a lifestyle choice — cheaper per mile, exempt from Oxford's congestion charge, fits in a normal car park, and my feet stay dry in the rain. Which turns out to be the whole point of this episode. Stand near a group of photographers for five minutes and you'll hear two things: the (humble) brag, and the war story — the blown sync, the client from hell, the lens that died mid-wedding. We are, as a tribe, absolutely magnificent at misery. And yet we do a job we genuinely love. So why does it never sound like it? This one's about negativity bias — the ancient wiring that has us scanning for the tiger and ignoring the sunshine — and why photographers have it worse than most. We're professionally trained to find fault: judging teaches you to spot the one soft eye, retouching is hours of hunting flaws, self-critique is how we improve. The very skill that makes us good is the skill that makes us miserable when we turn it on ourselves. A few things I'm going to try — and you might too: End every shoot by naming three good frames before you're allowed to mention what went wrong Retell your war stories as the win stories they usually are Drop the fake "so humbled" and just be honestly proud Keep a note of the day's good things Celebrate someone else's work, out loud Ask your clients what they loved Because we chose this. Nobody makes you a portrait photographer — it's a tough, precarious, extraordinary way to spend a life, making people look at themselves and feel better. The war stories aren't the truth of the job; they're just the loudest bit. The critical eye that makes you a great photographer isn't going anywhere — just don't let it edit the whole of your life. I'm an amateur photographer. I just earn my living this way. Come and shoot with me. I run small, hands-on Mastering Portrait Photography workshops - strictly limited to five people so there's plenty of time with each of you - as well as one-to-one masterclass days and a 12-month bespoke mentoring programme. If this episode struck a chord, come and spend a day chasing the light with me: https://masteringportraitphotography.com/academy-portrait-workshops-mentoring And if you've enjoyed the episode, please do subscribe wherever it is that you get your podcasts — a review on Apple Podcasts genuinely helps others find the show. Transcript: ----more---- Paul [00:00:00] As an industry, have you ever wondered why really there are only two broad modes of conversation? There's the bragging, of course there's the bragging. Sometimes humble bragging, but nearly always bragging. Somebody quietly telling you how well they've done, and they didn't even know th- they were in for a prize. "I didn't even do any editing on that image." And then someone telling you it all went horribly wrong. If you've ever stood near a group of photographers for more than a few minutes, I promise you'll hear a couple of things. You'll hear someone quietly telling you how well they've done, and someone telling you in equal detail exactly how it all went wrong. The blown sync, the client from hell, the lens that died mid-wedding. We all have these war stories, and I guess right now, AI is firmly in the mix, how AI is robbing us of [00:01:00] our work. We are, I think, as a tribe, absolutely magnificent at misery. And the funny thing is, when you think about it, we all do a job we genuinely love. We all came into this industry for our love of people and our love of photography. So why, why does it never really seem to sound like it? I'm Paul, and this is the Mastering Portrait Photography podcast So let's do the big news first. I know it's gonna bring tears to your eyes, The Land Rover Defender has gone. After all these years, two Defenders, and [00:02:00] it's come to an end. So if you're used to the sound of a clattering Land Rover, that is no more. If you liked it, I'm really sorry. If you didn't, well, congratulations. Uh, we now have a very quiet, very, very electric Volkswagen ID.Buzz Cargo. Now, some might call it a van. Others, myself included, a lifestyle choice. Sarah and I decided if we're gonna get rid of the Land Rover, it was one project too many in this very busy life of ours. It needed a load of work. It has had a load of work. It has more or less been, um, rebuilt from the ground up, uh, but it was just too much. So we've leant firmly and squarely into the future. Now, I've mixed views about electric cars in as much as very big battery packs and the support systems around them, I'm not sure [00:03:00] are the long-term solution. What I do know is electric cars, electric vans, electric vehicles are the future. The combustion engine is gonna come to an end, except in the world of specialisms, the world of remote areas where you can't charge things. I'm sure there is probably many, many decades, if not a century more, of combustion engines left out there. But If you look down that telescope to the future, I think electric is the way to go. And if I'm honest, I love it. Don't tell other Defender owners that, but I do. It's quiet, it's clever, it is comfortable, it's quick. Blimey, does it go. I like the gadgets. And I did a gig down in Southampton the other day, which is a round trip of a couple of hundred miles from us up here, um, which meant I knew I had to stop and charge it, not [00:04:00] because it didn't have the range, but because the next morning I had to go straight out and do another gig, which I needed the miles on the battery for. So instead of in the old days, I'd just say, "Oh, I'll just fill up on my way to the job," now I have to think ahead. So on the way back from Southampton, I stopped at a service station, plugged it into a rapid charger, went and had a coffee, did some work which I needed to do on my laptop anyway. It had to be done at some point that evening, 'cause all the images had to be backed up and managed. Got a text message when it said the car was charged about 20 minutes later, climbed back in, and off I went. It's as simple as that. And truth be told, I kind of relished the idea that I knew I had to stop. Now, I know that's not gonna be ideal all the time, I understand that, but when you bake the simplicity of it in with the fact that it's a good idea to stop, have a stretch, do some work, maybe drink an iced coffee, life isn't bad. And of course, with everything [00:05:00] going on with fuel prices at the moment, uh, the thing runs at about a quarter of the price of the Land Rover Defender per mile. So there we go. It's gone. The Defender's gone. Welcome the future, uh, VW ID Buzz. And those of you on social media, you will have seen us asking for ideas for how to brand the thing up, 'cause it's a whole new body shape. And having had Land Rovers for about 20 years, uh, it's a, a whole new style of logoing. So, um, I'm relishing it. It's quiet, it's comfortable, it's cheaper, it bypasses Oxford's congestion charges, I can park it in a normal car park, and for once, when it rains, I won't be driving with wet feet. So there we go. That's the big news. On to the topic, really, of this subject. By the way, I hope you're well. It's been a while since I've recorded one of these. Um, I'm sitting, it's 5:00 o'clock in the morning. I have a cup of tea. I have a laptop in front [00:06:00] of me. I haven't got the right microphone, so I'm hoping that the AI cleanup does a decent job of it. Uh, but I woke up, the sun was up already. The birds were singing. It's the middle of the summer, and I just could not get back to sleep, so I thought I'd take the opportunity- Of sitting and recording a, a podcast, something I love doing and haven't found time to do for, well, it seems like ages. So let's talk about the natural ability of... I mean, to be fair, it's a human trait, but photographers seem to land on it, which is to focus on the negative. You do hear photographers... I, I'm always a bit cautious 'cause I ... Here's the thing I know I do. I humblebrag. I don't mean to, I try not to, but I do it. I do that thing where, really I'm trying to talk myself up, but I make it sound like I'm not. But I can't help it. Um, I try not to do it. Um, my kids are really good at [00:07:00] spotting it and laughing at me, and I try to keep an eye on it, but it's not the easiest thing. And the other thing I do, as all photographers do, is I dwell on the negative. Now, why does it happen in this industry so much? I'm not sure I understand why. The thing is, it's called a negativity bias, right? It has a proper name. It's designed, I think, evolutionarily speaking, to help protect us from things that might kill us. We look for the bad, we ignore the good. Unfortunately, in the photography industry, I think we're hyper-focused, to use the to use the, um, word, uh, in a very particular way. I think we're hyper-focused on it. I think we look for things. I think, I think as creatives, I think as creatives, we are so used to looking for fault in the images. Partic- I think judges do this, and I think [00:08:00] because judges do this, as the photography industry, we look for it, too. We look for the little things. We spend our time analyzing our own work in a, in a way that probably someone who, I don't know, does spreadsheets maybe, or... I, I don't know. I don't... I... Maybe, does a driver at the end of the day look at how well they stopped at red lights and things? Does it... I don't know. I honestly don't know, because I'm none of those things. But it does feel that our industry, our industry in particular, is focused and almost trained to find fault. You know, judges, or judging rather, teaches you to spot one soft eye. Retouching essentially is a couple of hours of hunting down flaws. Self-critique, I guess, is how we get better. The exact skill that makes us good photographers, I think, the relentless fault finding is the skill that quietly or loudly makes us miserable when we point, point it at our own lives and work [00:09:00] I mean, a good example for me, actually, we-- I'm luck-- I'm really lucky, and I acknowledge that I'm really lucky, and I try really hard to focus on the positives. So, uh, give you an example. We ran a workshop, uh, last week. It was our on location in Oxford workshop, and I love it. It's one of my favorite, uh, workshops. And of course, at the end of that, we send out, uh, a, um, a form for people to give us some feedback, and feedback is where the problems start. I won't read it out of the gate: sarah has to sort of code it to me because I find it really hard to translate people's very constructive words into something positive away from the negative. And it's been brilliant. The, the, the, the comments have been lovely. The reviews, this is a straightforward brag, [00:10:00] uh, five stars across the board. But one of the attendees commented on something that was actually nothing to do with us, but it... and it was a fair point. And one of the reasons I'm awake at five o'clock in the morning is that I'm dwelling on it. I know exactly what they're saying, and they're right, by the way, the comment they made. It was out of our control. It wasn't us. Like I said, everyone gave us five-star reviews, which is wonderful. But- That one comment, and this has happened before where someone gives us a really good review but says, "But if there's one thing I might like to change, it might be this." And I try really hard, and I coach people to try really hard to take it in context and only see it as a positive way forward, but it's really hard when it's about something you pour your heart into. And maybe that's the puzzle. Maybe as portrait photographers, we are tuned to give everything we [00:11:00] have, to be present, to be relevant, to be all of these words that we use all of the time. So of course, when someone says simple things like, "Listen, for the future, maybe you wanna think about doing this," and that, for us, becomes a focal point of all of our insecurities, um, and becomes a real energy and emotion suck. And I think that's the thing. We are taught to be critical, but the critical eye is just a tool, and tools in your downtime should be put down. Uh, stop, stop thinking of all the negative things. That's easier to say, of course, uh, than to do because in the end, when you're... And I speak from personal experience here. When I dwell on the negative, I miss all of the good stuff. I miss the laughter, the successful pictures. I miss the friendships we build. I miss, I don't know, I miss [00:12:00] so much when I'm dwelling on one negative comment or one thing that isn't running right. Even, even when we made the decision to sell the Land Rover, I s- I focused so much on how sad I was gonna be to get rid of it, I forgot or didn't pay attention to the fact that actually life is a load better now I own a car that is bang up-to-date and for the future. We lease it. I know that's not financially, when you do the calculations, it's not financially particularly savvy, but I love the fact I don't need to worry about it. It's not my car. It's Volkswagen Finance own it, which is great. So I don't need to worry about all the things I used to worry about, and trust me, if you own a Defender, you spend a lot of time, um, worrying about it So right now I'm doing all of the things I dreamt of and so much more. So I need to stop, [00:13:00] I need to stop dwelling on the negatives. If you're new to the industry and you're listening to us swapping war stories, just be aware that it's just a way of venting, and I think we all do it. Do not think that the, the industry is entirely negative, because it can put you off this brilliant job that is genuinely a privilege. So if you're new to photography and you're new to the podcast, let me just reiterate, this is a job I adore and I take a huge amount of, um, joy from it, and there's nothing I'd rather be doing. But even in, in the position we're in, where after all of these years, I still love it. I was asked the other day, maybe this is a podcast all in and of itself, I was asked the other day if I was a professional photographer. One of my clients, one of the kids said, "Are you a professional?" And I'm laughing because no, not really, I'm an amateur photographer. I just earn [00:14:00] my living this way. I get that as a line. I've be- I've been thinking on this line for a while, but it's true. I am an amateur photographer. I just make my living this way. Why do I phrase it like that? Why do I think of it like that? Because it reminds me, I do it because I adore it. I do it because every day when I get up in the morning, all I want to do is create pictures. I don't... I've never lost that wonderful sense of excitement when I peer through a viewfinder, or when I spot a patch of light, or when I see... You know, I'm forever in the street just watching people and think, "Oh, that'd make a great photograph," or, you know, "I'd love to photograph those people," or whatever. I've never lost that. I've always had the same, the same excitement for it. Now capturing that in social media posts and in podcasts and in, on our website is really, really hard to do, but that's the truth of it. [00:15:00] I'm an amateur photographer. I just earn my living this way. And for our clients, of course, that's important. They only want to hear the positives. They don't wanna hear you grumbling about things that have gone wrong, or, you know, they haven't got the ideal clothing, or the light isn't running well for you today. They don't wanna hear all that. They wanna hear that you're pouring all of this positivity into, into your work. So try really hard not to let that leak out into your client interaction. I'm really lucky that way, I have to be honest, is it's really unusual, really, really unusual for me to be negative around my clients. It happens, of course it happens. But I'm pretty hardwired in the short time that I have with a client to be energetic and upbeat. And that, going back to being an amateur photographer, [00:16:00] imagine, right, before you start out, before I started out, if I imagine me before I became p- a professional photographer, someone said to me, "Here's a family. Here's a studio full of thousands of pounds worth of kit. Here's a world-class camera, and here's some great light. Go play." What on earth would you think? You'd be like, "Oh my God, this is amazing. I can't believe I'm here." And yet somehow when it becomes your living, it can grind you down So I try really hard not to let it beat me when I am feeling it. Here's some ideas. For trying to keep a balance and try to, try to offset the natural imbalance of the human brain. We are naturally biased. I love, I love the idea of biases, human biases, natural biases, um, [00:17:00] because once you understand them, you can see them in your everyday life. So the negativity bias is quite a big one. It's designed to keep you alive. It's designed that if you see a tiger, you run because you naturally assume the worst. It's not a big puddy cat. Um, so here are some ideas. Here is just some ideas that I shall try, and maybe they'll be useful to you, too. Uh, three good frames. At the end of every shoot, it's not a bad shout to sit and write down all of the good things that happened in that shoot. By the way, it's pretty good, um, CRM, um, customer relationship management practice to sit at the end of a shoot and capture the detail that you went through, capture the stories, capture the laughter, capture the things your client mentioned. It's never a bad idea to do that. And of course, these days with dictating straight into text fields on your phone, um, we use Lightblue here, big shout out to those guys. Just open up the [00:18:00] text field, jab the microphone on your phone and talk. You can tell the stories. Tell three good frames, three good things, um, that, uh, went right before you mention anything at all that might have gone wrong. Uh, when it comes to war stories, turn them into something where it's a win. I nearly, I nearly said the line turn the war story into a win story. That sounds so cheesy. Uh, but it is what I've written. Uh, I've luckily caught myself before saying it. Um- Ultimately, ultimately, we nearly always survive these things. We nearly always survive these things. I have a handful of war stories where they really did go wrong. They really did mean the end of a client. Of course I have them. We all have them. That's normal. I don't talk about them because I don't really want to dwell on them, but I'm still here, I'm still shooting, I'm still laughing, I'm still loving [00:19:00] it, so surely that's got to be a win. My energy for this, my positivity for this vastly outrode anything that came from those stories. But lights die, cameras die, lenses collapse, stuff goes wrong. Try really hard not to let it get the best of you Like I said, I was gutted when I lost the Land Rover. I thought that was absolutely the end of my enjoyment of driving. Couldn't have been further from the truth. Turn that negativity to find the, the good outside of the bad. Uh, humble brags. This is one for me more than you. Um, if you're gonna be pleased with something, just be pleased with it. Um, can I let you into a secret? And this is, I, this is not something I do. Um, I see posts, I don't see them so much anymore, maybe because I don't read the social media so much anymore, [00:20:00] and it's something like, "Oh my goodness, I've won an award. I'm so humbled." Well, no you're not, are you? I mean, no, no, no, no, no. You can't be posting, "I've won an award," on social media and be humbled. Those two go, don't go together. Humbled, go look up the definition of the word, is not that. Brag, be proud, be pleased, be energized, be excited, be grateful. These are all good words if you're gonna celebrate a win. But saying that you're humbled, hmm, I'm not so sure you should be writing that down on social media. And that's one for me, too. Um, I try really hard to use, if I'm gonna win something, I've won it, I'm gonna tell you. Or Sarah is, somebody is. I rather, I'd, I'd be honest, I'd much rather somebody else tell the world about something I've done, but as we all know, the world doesn't do that. You have to do it yourself. But just be proud, be honest, try not to hide it too much. Um, this one, [00:21:00] uh, keep, uh, uh ... I've written down, keep a win jar. Uh, Harriet gave me a book, our daughter, gave me a book as a gift, and she said, "Dad, at the end of every day, write three things that made you smile in it." I'll be honest here, I haven't actually done that. Mostly because by the time it gets to the end of a day, I'm exhausted. But I do try, when I go to bed, to lie and just think about the things that have made my life better that day. Might not write them down, probably should write them down. Maybe that's a note to self. Maybe I should just get an app on my phone and just record it in. But you should do it, and this quite, by the way, this is quite a well-known piece of psychology, um, the three good things, um, every day. Uh, here's another thing, and I'm lucky in that I get to do this a lot, which is to celebrate somebody [00:22:00] else's work. Celebrate photography or people around you. For me as a judge, as a coach, as a mentor As a trainer, as a writer, these things actually are part of my everyday because it's just a lovely It's a privilege for me to do it. I was judging yesterday morning, um, and it's so lovely to be able to celebrate an author's work. Of course, in all of the hundreds or thou- actually, this, these couple of months, I will have judged thousands of images for five or six different organizations around the world, and it's brilliant. I love it. Man, I love it. Does it mean every picture I see is great? No. No. But, but Those pictures that are truly great, oddly [00:23:00] enough, I don't remember the bad ones so much. Or sorry, that's really terrible language. I don't remember the images where we'd suggest some coaching points so much. I do remember though the great images. I remember the images that make me stop and just enjoy what's on my screen. I do remember those. And for all those cynics out there that say judging destroys the love of photography because it's all about the technical, you could not be further from the truth when you're working amongst great judges. That isn't how they work. Just simply isn't. If you read the guidelines and the training notes for us as judges, it always starts and ends with impact. Yeah, okay, we have other words, originality, storytelling, center of interest, composition, colors, production, all of these words are in there. But in the end, fundamentally, did the image stop us in our tracks?[00:24:00] If after we analyzed every other thing, is it still stopping us in our tracks? Then that's a great image. That's what a great image is. Because judging is about ranking images. It's about creating a sense of order amongst the images. But it's still, for us as judges, about loving what we see on the screen. So celebrate. Celebrate others. Celebrate another photographer's work. Celebrate what's going on around you. My weak spot here in the business is that we get so embroiled in the business, I forget to celebrate my team, which is a real sadness for me, and I forget it perennially. This is not news. My team is incredible. I've got around me the nicest people, the smartest people, the funniest people, and I love every single day of it. Uh, ask your clients. Why don't you ask your clients what they love? We have this... I'll talk about this more at some point, a little system where we get them to [00:25:00] write down a few words. And incidentally today, hopefully thanks to the wonders of Amazon delivery, um, I'm getting one of those little NFC pads where people can tap their phone and leave us a Google review, because having done a thorough review on our website, something that's been long overdue, I do apologize, um, we noticed that, um, I don't really ever ask for reviews from people, and consequently we don't have them. The ones we have are lovely. Uh, and we have every, every single client writes a little note to us on a print that I keep on our wall, um, so that I can look back over all of these incredible clients, these incredible people, and these beautiful moments These images that just remind me of why we do this, I do have those on my wall behind my desk, and I read them all the time, and our clients write them. What we don't do, though, is get those notes out onto the website so that our SEO is better. And of course, in this day and age, we need to do that. So [00:26:00] overall, try not to focus on the negative, but to do that because it's so ingrained, ingrained in what we do. And, and I don't just mean that as photographers, I mean that as humans. Focusing on the negative is so part of us that you have to have some kind of strategy for holding onto the positive and making the positives outweigh the negatives, at least as we perceive them. And remember, we chose this. No- nobody makes you a portrait photographer. No- nobody. It's not like you landed in it, and this is all I could do. Uh, it's not how it works. Photography is a tough, tough gig. It's precaria- it's precarious weather, the gear is expensive, you're constantly having to sell your skills. You're always running on the, the insecure end of insecurity. It is an extraordinary way to spend your life. We get to make people look at [00:27:00] themselves and feel better. There aren't many people, there are not many people who can say they do that. The war stories are not, are not the truth of this job. They're just the bit that makes the most noise. The truth really is the quiet bit we forget to mention most of the time. Yet most of the time, honestly, we love it. So the critical eye that makes you a great photographer, well, you can't do a lot about that. Just don't let it edit the whole of your life. Remember that the good vastly, vastly outweighs the bad if you only choose to look for it. Anyway, there we go. That's my ... I'm gonna have a, I'm gonna have a slurp of tea. I'll shut the mic off for this bit Oh, me tea's gone cold while I was recording it. Anyway, thank you. Thank you [00:28:00] for listening. Thank you. Now have a think about what your three good things for the day are. I know mine. It's already 5:00 o'clock in the morning. What time is it now? It's half past 5:00 in the morning, and I'm grateful to be here. It's gonna be another hot day in the UK. England are through to the quarterfinals, um, of the World Cup. Can't watch it, by the way. Way too stressful. The Land Rover, the switch from diesel to electric, at least so far, has gone so well. So, so well. I cannot believe it. I have a team and a family around me who I adore. Well, life could be an awful lot worse. And this aft- oh, sorry, later this morning, I'm photographing an author who is coming back, uh, for the second time. I photographed her author's photos at the point she signed her multi-book deal. That has gone on to international [00:29:00] bestselling success, and so she's coming back today to do some more, and I, for one, will be forever grateful I have clients like that. So thank you for listening wherever you are in the world. Uh, if you get the chance, please do leave us a review somewhere, having talked about reviews on Google. Uh, so head over to Apple. Apple probably is the best place, the Apple Podcasts, uh, or iTunes is the best place to leave us a review 'cause that seems to be the one that all other, um, podcast players, uh, look to. Uh, please also subscribe wherever it is that you listen to your podcasts. And genuinely, genuinely, I hope today you find it really easy to identify three great things that vastly outweigh anything else that's bad going on in your life, in your work, with your customers, your photography. Whatever else happens, remember this: be [00:30:00] kind to yourself. Take care.
Steve Beres and Ike Goss discuss Steve traveling to Vancouver, Canada to pick up a Land Rover pickup and bring it into the U.S., deciding to pay the chicken tax and debating whether to tow it due to worn tires. They cover reports of JLR profits dropping sharply and sales down 15%, talk about JLR's U.S.-market strategy including a potential partnership with Stellantis and building Land Rovers in the U.S. to avoid tariffs, and mention the upcoming all-electric Range Rover reveal at Goodwood with a 77,000-person waitlist. They also touch on an airbag recall tied to corrosion and a stop-sale, share that cast member Linus Tremaine was hit by an uninsured drunk driver while driving a late-1920s Lincoln (he's okay), update on a decal-covered 1958 Series II 109 pickup restoration, and preview the Ouray National Rally with a planned live show and guests.
Agobiados1) Alabo: Hay muchas personas que en tu vida te pueden tener atrapado en tu pasado y tienes que estar dispuesto a soltar para avanzar hacia tu futuro. El pasado es algo más que lo que hemos hecho, que dónde hemos estado y hasta incluso quiénes somos. Cada día vas a tener que escoger, o vivir en el pasado (que es lo que conoces) o crear un futuro con el Señor. El gran peligro radica en el camino fácil, porque aferrarte a lo que conoces, aferrarte a lo que tienes y hacer del futuro una extensión del pasado te puede llevar a no alabar a Dios, sino a contrariarte en Dios. Es entregar todo lo que tenemos con la promesa de un futuro que no conocemos. He visto a mucha gente vivir en la gloria de sus éxitos pasados. Hay hasta curas que viven atrapados en el ‘86 o en el '98 y dicen: “¿Te acordás lo que era la parroquia?”, pero ya estamos en el 2026. Es momento de avanzar a un futuro nuevo, pero hay una diferencia entre prender fuego al pasado y quemar puentes. Nunca subestimes al pastor de ovejas de hoy, porque mañana puede ser tu rey (David). Para ello hay que tener cuidado, porque puede que estés hablando demasiado y no escuchando lo suficiente.2) Dado: Alguien dijo una vez: “Si persigues dos conejos, ambos se te van a escapar”. Uno no puede perseguir dos conejos por la vida, por eso la gente más sabia y exitosa que conocí son aquellos quienes aprendieron a decir “no” a casi todo. Los que se permiten el no, sin importarle el qué dirán y quitándose de encima el “no quiero ofender a nadie”, son quienes alcanzan la efectividad en su asignación. Sin embargo, los que dicen sí a todo (y me pongo como ejemplo, porque es un gran error mío) son aquellos que se meten en problemas, asisten a reuniones que no querían asistir, pierden tiempo en cosas que no son necesarias. Por eso la clave de ver a Dios es saber tener capacidad de poner límites al tiempo que dedicas a cada cosa, porque un “No” para algo es un “Sí” para alguien.3) Vengan: Cuando se descubrió petróleo en Dubai, allá por el 60, su Emir dijo: “Mi abuelo montaba en camello, mi padre montaba en camello, yo conduzco un Mercedes, mi hijo un Land Rover, su hijo conducirá un Land Rover, pero el hijo de mi hijo volverá a montar un camello”. Obvio que le preguntaron por qué, y aquí viene lo interesante: “Los tiempos difíciles crean hombres fuertes, los hombres fuertes crean tiempos fáciles, los tiempos fáciles crean hombres débiles, los hombres débiles crean tiempos difíciles”. Algo bueno está por venir.
[X] SB – Scott Jennings about America under attackThe Constitution isn't a scratch-off lottery ticket. You don't accidentally win citizenship because your mom's contractions beat TSA.[X] SB – Part 2Some people read the Fourteenth Amendment like it's a promotional flyer: Congratulations! Free citizenship! No purchase necessary."The Founders wrote a Constitution. Today, some people read it like it's a coupon.Given these stats, it's no wonder people want to drop anchor babies in America.In ONE STATE they matched SNAP records with Vehicle registrations and found 14,000 with luxury cars 3 Bentleys 3 Ferraris 11 Lamborghinis 59 Maseratis 41 Porsches 244 Alfa Romeos 306 Land Rovers 2,098 Teslas. 3,636 Lexuses, 2,560 Mercedes 1,914 BMWsFor a country we're constantly told is collapsing under the weight of racism, capitalism, climate change, gluten, and mean tweets... there sure are a lot of people trying to get in.Nobody's advertising:"Vacation in North Korea. Stay for the freedom."Nobody's saying,"Honey, book that emergency flight to Somalia. The baby's due Thursday!"If America is such a horrible place, why is there an entire global industry dedicated to getting American citizenship?There are consultants.Lawyers.Travel agencies.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
July 22, 2019Adam and Dr. Drew kick things off with Drew's New York trip and a Teen Mom reunion taping that was derailed by a citywide power outage, which leads into a discussion about how phones create a false sense of security. They then take a caller about old Land Rovers, and the conversation drifts into Adam's childhood memories of 1960s music. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.