[LM24] Radio Le Mans

[Victor_RO]

Originally Posted by deggis

On the other hand for people like me who exclusively follows the race through internet and streaming with live timing available all the time, that standings update is just a time to mute RLM and listen to the commentary on the tv feed instead. Also felt like not even a meteorite strike would have interrupted the Audi Update.

Yes, but they need to strike a balance between listeners that follow online and listeners at the track. With the load on mobile networks and the relatively poor 3G coverage at various places on the track, there is very little chance of getting reliable online live timing at the track. So these updates are crucial for us down at the track to keep up with everything properly.

[wewantourdarbyback]

Great job as usual, I felt Shea Adam is really starting to come into her own, especially in studio, she was excellent during the Aston race. I always imagine how it wouldn't be the same without RLM, but I would say it wouldn't be the same without Trussers, he's the no nonsense, analytical side to the other's entertainment.

My one almost complaint is my new campaign to get more Sam, he seemed to do less this year and is my favourite part of RLM's team, his chemistry with Jim Roller is always great. And before anyone says it, yes, I know he probably has a lot to so for RE, I'm just being selfish.

[porsche91722]

Where was Hindy this year? He seemed to be missing on RLM for longer periods, and wasn't even on the air at the end of the race.
I'm guessing he was off doing media commitments for others?
Still excellent this year. Where would we be without them!

[J Jay]

Originally Posted by wewantourdarbyback

My one almost complaint is my new campaign to get more Sam, he seemed to do less this year and is my favourite part of RLM's team, his chemistry with Jim Roller is always great. And before anyone says it, yes, I know he probably has a lot to so for RE, I'm just being selfish.

Life in general needs more Sam to be honest. Sam & Jim at sunset is fast becoming an institution for the RLM race day broadcast.

[Truckosaurus]

I do like how RLM is now a mixture of voices rather than just Hindy (although he still is the definitive 'Voice of Le Mans').

The worst part of the coverage is how it ends just as we get to the car for the drive home. Had to sit in the traffic in silence

[skeeskirrt]

Just before the start, I was wondering if maybe I was listening to the wrong stream. Usually Paul does a run down of the starting grid, and John takes a moment to remember the ones we've lost over the past year, Eve thanks sponsors, etc. I'm not complaining, just saying it seemed different from what I remember about past years. The interview the the Ford guy (Raj?) before the start was great, just seemed out of place.

[Adam43]

I didn't listen to much build up, but I came in half way through the 'lost of the past year' part. I may have missed the other two regular spots.

I listen to loads mid race, but not much round the start and finish.

[skeeskirrt]

Originally Posted by Adam43

I didn't listen to much build up, but I came in half way through the 'lost of the past year' part.

I must have just missed all that then.

[CTD]

RLM did a great job. But I must say Paul Truswell did an absolutely fantastic job with his seven monitors and constant overview of everything that happens and sharp calculations and analysis of the situation. This was especially helpful until the #9 and #7 started to get problems and the pit strategies was what, was going to decide who would win.

[Graham Goodwin]

Originally Posted by skeeskirrt

Just before the start, I was wondering if maybe I was listening to the wrong stream. Usually Paul does a run down of the starting grid, and John takes a moment to remember the ones we've lost over the past year, Eve thanks sponsors, etc. I'm not complaining, just saying it seemed different from what I remember about past years. The interview the the Ford guy (Raj?) before the start was great, just seemed out of place.

Paul did the full grid rundown followed by John with the Roll of Honour - I was honoured to be allowed to give the tribute to David Stephens, who'll be known to many here, who we lost on the first day of Scrutineering

[skeeskirrt]

Originally Posted by Graham Goodwin

Paul did the full grid rundown followed by John with the Roll of Honour - I was honoured to be allowed to give the tribute to David Stephens, who'll be known to many here, who we lost on the first day of Scrutineering

Yes, I just tuned in late (it was 5:30 am for me by the time I tuned in!). Thank you Graham and all at RLM. Wouldn't be Le Mans without it! The contribution is appreciated immensely.

[TWRv12]

Midweek Motorsport ‏@specutainment

Programme Alert: 8pm UK / 3EDT a special Le Mans review

https://twitter.com/specutainment/st...80178602127361

[Truckosaurus]

I was a bit disappointed with the review show.

I was hoping to hear a recap of how the race was won and lost but instead there was the interview with the Ford chap (actually pretty interesting as I'd missed it 'live') and then a long infomercial for Mobil1 that had no relevance to the actual race (or future races) and seemed to have the mixed message about Mobil1 being able to make bespoke oils but actually the teams just use off-the-shelf 0W40 like the rest of us (a cool fact but did it really need the long segment to tell us that?).

It was good to hear the pre-race grid interviews again with the benefit of hindsight but the rest of the race highlights were practically non-existent.

I'm sure the next episode of MWM will have a proper review/discussion so all is not lost but for someone digging out that podcast hoping to re-live the race or find out what happened on track they'd be left scratching their head.

[Gingers4Justice]

Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

I was a bit disappointed with the review show.

I was hoping to hear a recap of how the race was won and lost but instead there was the interview with the Ford chap (actually pretty interesting as I'd missed it 'live') and then a long infomercial for Mobil1 that had no relevance to the actual race (or future races) and seemed to have the mixed message about Mobil1 being able to make bespoke oils but actually the teams just use off-the-shelf 0W40 like the rest of us (a cool fact but did it really need the long segment to tell us that?).

It was good to hear the pre-race grid interviews again with the benefit of hindsight but the rest of the race highlights were practically non-existent.

I'm sure the next episode of MWM will have a proper review/discussion so all is not lost but for someone digging out that podcast hoping to re-live the race or find out what happened on track they'd be left scratching their head.

I suppose it was a review of some of their Le Mans coverage and features rather than a review of the race itself.

[J Jay]

Don't forget that this is usually RLM's downtime, and this year they have to get ready for the 6 Hours of the Glen as well. Perhaps there was an expectation that this review would be new content, but in hindsight that seems a bit too much. I can understand how the use of the word "review" might cause confusion (I made the same mistake).

Feehan's TLO from Le Mans is well worth a listen though.

[Mal]

Originally Posted by Truckosaurus

I was a bit disappointed with the review show.

I was hoping to hear a recap of how the race was won and lost but instead there was the interview with the Ford chap (actually pretty interesting as I'd missed it 'live') and then a long infomercial for Mobil1 that had no relevance to the actual race (or future races) and seemed to have the mixed message about Mobil1 being able to make bespoke oils but actually the teams just use off-the-shelf 0W40 like the rest of us (a cool fact but did it really need the long segment to tell us that?).

It was good to hear the pre-race grid interviews again with the benefit of hindsight but the rest of the race highlights were practically non-existent.

I'm sure the next episode of MWM will have a proper review/discussion so all is not lost but for someone digging out that podcast hoping to re-live the race or find out what happened on track they'd be left scratching their head.

I enjoyed listening to that show - but it shouldn't have been branded a review as it was nothing of the sort.

[Deleted]

I guess it's faster to type 'lm_review' than 'content_recap_and_sponsor_messages'

[Aysedasi]

Has anyone else listened to the podcasts for this year's race? I always download them and then listen to them in the car on the way to and from work over the next few weeks (and months). I get through about an hour and a half each day, depending on the traffic! I've now listened to the full 24 hours twice and I'm about 5 hours into the third run through. Before I listened to the race for the first time, I listened to the whole of free practice and the three qualifying sessions as well.

I thoroughly enjoyed it (as I always do) and it's interesting to see what the different commentators bring to the broadcasts. I was particularly impressed this year with Johnny Mowlem's contribution. Always upbeat with good insight.

[Victor_RO]

Due to time constraints, I've only listened back to the first 10-15 minutes of Wednesday evening qualifying. Just to remember that moment when #18 and #17 monstered the track and obliterated all records. Both the PA and Hindy literally exploded at that moment within 2 seconds of each other.

[Aysedasi]

I remember standing at Arnage as Tony, James and I all looked at each other in total disbelief.......

[Victor_RO]

I was up at Dunlop and watched the 17 and 18 fly by about 15 seconds after their times were (not so much called out as) shouted out on the airwaves.

[Badlands99]

I had just made it to the Ford Chicane and managed to find two seats for myself and my good lady, when Neel Jani went past on his pole lap ............
Even my wife shouted 'Jesus, that looked bloody quick' just as the time came over the PA in French - even my limited understanding of the language enabled me to work it out!

One of the many highlights of our first Le Mans!

[Simmi]

Originally Posted by Badlands99

I had just made it to the Ford Chicane and managed to find two seats for myself and my good lady, when Neel Jani went past on his pole lap ............
Even my wife shouted 'Jesus, that looked bloody quick' just as the time came over the PA in French - even my limited understanding of the language enabled me to work it out!

One of the many highlights of our first Le Mans!

Ford Chicane is very good for seeing who is on a hot lap across the classes. Maybe the best place actually.

[Deleted]

RLM site outlook, podcast categorization and social median linkup have just been greatly modernized, and IMO the result looks MUCH better than it used to
http://radiolemans.com/

Good job guys

However as of now you will be getting plenty of 404 errors with dead links, so it'll probably take some time for it to function properly...

[Adam43]

Good move by them, it's needed it for a long time. It was nothing a bit of Wordpress couldn't sort too. Looked on my phone and it is a lot better. Not tried a lot of the links yet.

Now if they just get the relative volume of the jingles and titles job done.

Good move, a new look for 2016 - brilliant.