The Cooper Cast Podcast
Welcome to "The Cooper Cast," the ultimate hub for MINI enthusiasts! Join us, with your host, Dale Blankenship, as we rev up conversations about the latest models, modifications, essential maintenance, and the thrill of all things MINI. Dive into the world of events, drives, and community participation, embracing the joy of MINI ownership with a fun, light-hearted twist. Let's fuel our passion together for safe, fun motoring experiences that make every MINI adventure unforgettable. Subscribe now and become part of the spirited MINI community on "The Cooper Cast"!
Episodes
116 episodes
Episode 116 A Dark Midnight Countryman, Group Shenanigans, and Waiting on MTTS”
It’s another episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once absent this week at Cooper Cast HQ. Very likely asleep near a heater duct somewhere. We kick things of...
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Episode 116
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25:00
Episode 115:First Timers, Big Events, and What’s Coming Next & Question of the Week
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once again makes a surprise speaking engagement and clearly feels very comfortable sharing his thoughts these days.This episo...
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Episode 115
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29:58
Episode 114:Hard Truths, Club Reality, and Facebook Finds
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and his ever-faithful producer Kodi—faithful, of course, as long as the treat supply holds out.This episode kicks off with a deep dive into a Roa...
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Episode 114
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26:36
Episode 113 Two Years In: Global Listeners, LCI Updates, and Cooper Cast Chaos
🎙️ 2nd Anniversary Episode of The Cooper Cast PodcastWelcome to a milestone episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast as host Dale Blankenship and the ever-present Producer Kodi Monster celebrate the 2nd Anniversa...
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Episode 113
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19:50
Episode 112: Sales Numbers, Global MINIs, MTTS & MOTD, and a Two-Year Milestone
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once again earns himself a few speaking parts and is clearly becoming far too comfortable behind the mic.This episode s...
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Episode 112
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21:18
Episode 111: A cruise through the Facebook groups and the Question of the Week
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who not only showed up for this episode but actually grabbed a few speaking parts—a rare and historic moment at Co...
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Episode 111
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30:53
Episode 110:Local Wins, Twisty Roads, and Bringing It Back Home
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, broadcasting once again from Cooper Cast HQ with host Dale Blankenship and an ailing—but still on duty—Producer Kodi, proving that the show must go on… preferably with snacks and nap...
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Episode 110
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28:09
Episode 109:Shifting Gears: EV Reality Checks and the MINI Community Crossroads
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and an under-the-weather (but still supervising) Producer Kodi, who bravely powered through despite feeling a little rough.We kick things off with a...
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Episode 109
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19:22
Episode 108: Facebook group ramblings, Taillight options for 3rd gens& The Bigger MINI Picture.
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and his ever-watchful sidekick, Kodi Monster, holding down the studio and the snack budget.This episode starts where so many MINI conversations begi...
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Episode 108
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21:10
Episode 107:Battery Brains, Club Notes, and Community Voices
Welcome back to another episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and his trusty sidekick, Kodi Monster—faithful, furry, and always ready to supervise from the nearest nap spot.This week, w...
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Episode 107
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19:44
Episode 106; So You Bought the MINI… Now What & The Question the Week answers
Welcome back to The Cooper Cast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenshipand his ever-faithful, treat-eating Producer Kodi keeping a watchful eye on things.This episode is ...
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Episode 106
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16:56
Episode 105:Bargain MINI or Money Pit? and a new preferred vendor Dale forgot! :-(
In this shorter episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi (silent, judgmental, and still unpaid) take a quick but important look at MINIs for sale on Facebook Marketplace and other online listings. ...
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Episode 105
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15:09
Episode 104: 2026 JCW Review, Love Letters, Questionable Batteries & Oily Futures
🎙️ In Episode 104 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and his ever-silent but sometimes-present studio supervisor, Producer Kodi Monster, kick things off by diving into a recent year-end review from an automot...
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Episode 104
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20:26
Episode 103: Buttons, Scammers, and a Big Comeback Run
On this week’s Cooper Cast, Dale and Producer Kodi (who still refuses to speak but continues demanding executive dog-treat compensation) kick things off with a quick look at the infamous start-stop feature. Good new...
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Episode 103
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29:19
Episode 101: “Tag Cards, Local Clubs, and Ask-Dale Part Deux!”
In Episode 101 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and the ever-dependable Producer Kodi (who, as always, contributes exactly zero words) dive into another packed week in the MINI universe.We kick things off with a...
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Episode 101
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34:01
🎉 Episode 100 — The podcast hits the Century Mark!
In this very special 100th episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and his ever-faithful sidekick Producer Kodi Monster (who still doesn’t say much, but looks adorable doing it) celebrate a hug...
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Episode 100
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35:28
Episode 99: Tread Carefully, Talk Clearly, and Keep ’Em Guessing
In this episode, host Dale Blankenship and the always attentive (but never talkative) Producer Kodi Monster dive into the nuts and bolts of MINI life — literally and figuratively.• Tire Rotations: Your MINI’s Silent Life...
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Episode 99
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27:44
Episode 98: Reborn MINIs, Map Deals, and Winding Down the Season
In Episode 98 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, your host Dale Blankenship — joined, as always, by our silent-but-essential producer Kodi Monster — dives into a fun mix of MINI heritage, motoring tools, and end-of-season club t...
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Episode 98
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18:33
🎙️ Episode 97 — Mapping the Madness: Routes, Runs & Road Tales
In this episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and his trusty sidekick Producer Kodi Monster(who still doesn’t have a speaking role) take on one of the trickiest challenges every MINI event o...
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Episode 97
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23:43
🎙️ The Cooper Cast Episode 96: Special Editions from Paul Smith and one headed to Thailand, then The Question of the Week.
Host: Dale Blankenship | Producer: Kodi Monster (silent but deadly… cute)This week on The Cooper Cast, Dale dives headfirst into MINI’s latest attempt at fashion-forward motoring… and let’s just say the results are abo...
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Episode 96
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19:19
Episode 95: Fall Colors in Virginia, Cool MINIs in South Korea and the Question of the Week!
Host: Dale Blankenship | Producer: Kodi (silent but scruffy) This week on The Cooper Cast, we hit the brakes (briefly) to wrap up Hampton Roads club MINI’s 22nd Annual Fall Colors Run — 436 miles, 4 stat...
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23:46
Episode 94 – MINIs, Formula 1, and Facebook Funnies
In Episode 94 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and everyone’s favorite silent sidekick, Producer Kodi, take a quick pit stop in Austin, Texas, where MINI USA joined forces with Sports Illustrat...
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Episode 94
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29:44
Episode 93 – The MINI That Never Was, a Show That Was, and a Chat That Was Needed
In Episode 93 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and trusty sidekick Producer Kodi (who finally gets a speaking part!) dive into what might’ve been the coolest, neatest, most sought-afte...
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Episode 93
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21:34
Episode 92 – Lost Keys, Found Laughs, and Restored Faith in Humanity
In Episode 92 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and his world-famous producer, Kodi (who’s still holding out for a kibble sponsorship), tackle another round of MINI mayhem and feel-good moments.Firs...
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Episode 92
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18:25