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
108 episodes
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
Episode 91 – Burnouts, Bright Spots, and Big Numbers
In this episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship (with Producer Kodi Monster loyally standing by) takes aim at the chaos that gave the car scene a big black eye in Gatlinburg — and why the rest of us are ...
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Episode 91
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24:38
Episode 90: MINI’s Sales Shake-Up, ICE Lives On, and Parking Like a Pro
In this week’s episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and trusty sidekick Producer Kodi Monster dig into some big shifts that could shape MINI’s future. First, BMW has announced a brand-new direct sales model rolling out i...
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Episode 90
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13:44
Episode 89; The Question of the Week, Scammers M.O., Facebook group things and a new event at MOTD.
🎙️ The Cooper Cast – Episode 89Host: Dale BlankenshipProducer: Kodi Monster (faithful sidekick, still no speaking role 🐾)In Episode 89 of The Cooper Cast, Dale kicks things off with the ever-popular C...
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Episode 89
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24:57
Episode 88: Hybrids, Headlights, To PPF or not, & Handy MINI Tips
Welcome to Episode 88 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, Hosted by Dale Blankenship with Producer Kodi Monster on guard duty 🐾In this episode, we take a look back at MINI’s short-lived Countryman Hybrid — a neat little stepping-stone...
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Episode 88
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21:03
Episode 87: MINI Climbs the (reliability) Charts, scammers, MINI Problem, Gorgeous Coupe for sale, the Question of the Week.
This week on The Cooper Cast, Dale dives into some big news — MINI’s amazing uptick in reliability ratings. From being at the bottom of the charts to climbing into the top tier, it’s nothing short of remarkable.We’ll also shine ...
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Episode 87
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30:07
Episode 86- A New MINI Boss (again!), Youngest MINI Owner, and a Loose MINI.
In this episode, we’ve got a little bit of everything from the MINI world. First up, MINI Global has yet another new leader. At this point, I’m convinced they just keep the boss’s name written in chalk on the office door — makes for quicker upd...
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Episode 86
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19:59
Episode 85 – 5 Stars, Racey Concepts, and Oil Filters & Pics.
In this episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and his trusty sidekick Producer Kodi Monster (who, as always, has no speaking role but lots of opinions) bring you another motoring mix of MINI news an...
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Episode 85
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25:48
Episode 84: MINI Vinyl protection, Facebook Scammers, and Which Vendors Really Care
In this info-packed episode, host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi dive into a few hot topics for MINI owners! First up: protecting and maintaining your MINI’s graphics. Roof stripes, bonnet decals, side graphics — they aren’t “set it ...
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Episode 84
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23:55
Episode 83: MINI Rules of Motoring, South Africa Breakfast Runs & A new Georgia Happening!
In this episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and his trusty sidekick Producer Kodi (still silent, still adorable) dive into the Officially Unofficial Rules of Motoring—the essential code every MINIac should live by....
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