The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
Episode 74: Facebook groups, Tweed Wraps, Tool Kits, and a Tearful Goodbye
In this episode of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and a live mic from Producer Kodi hit the Facebook MINI groups once again — where the content is endless and the fun is always idling nearby. We ask: do we really need that many MINI groups? Spoiler: probably not, but we love 'em anyway.
- We discover a Florida shop that’s wrapping MINIs in... tweed. Actual tweed. Because why not add texture to your torque?
- We highlight yet another cautionary tale of buying cheap internet parts that don’t fit. Say it with us now: Stick with reputable MINI vendors!
- Then we dig into a surprising culprit of frustration — windshield A-pillar moldings. Turns out, a lot of glass shops break them. Find out why, and what to look out for.
We also cruise down Hagerty’s 2025 Road of the Year — the stunning Cherohala Skyway, winding between Robbinsville, NC and Tellico Plains, TN. If you haven’t driven it, you’re missing out on one of the best roads in the country.
This week’s Cooper Cast Question of the Week: What tools do you carry in your MINI? The answers were as clever and diverse as our listeners.
And finally… we say goodbye to our beloved Program Director Chassie, who passed peacefully at home earlier today. She’s been a quiet but comforting part of the show, and she’ll be deeply missed — by us and the entire Cooper Caster community.
So buckle up for laughs, road tips, and a little heartfelt reflection.
Motor safely, and don’t forget to wave.
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MINIs In The Ozarks Facebook Page
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Malihini Custom's Facebook page
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Hagerty Insurance Road of the Year
https://www.hagerty.com/media/driving/hagerty-road-of-the-year-2025-cherohala-skyway/