The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
Episode 89; The Question of the Week, Scammers M.O., Facebook group things and a new event at MOTD.
🎙️ The Cooper Cast – Episode 89
Host: Dale Blankenship
Producer: Kodi Monster (faithful sidekick, still no speaking role 🐾)
In Episode 89 of The Cooper Cast, Dale kicks things off with the ever-popular Cooper Cast Question of the Week — and this week’s question doesn’t disappoint. The answers from the MINI community are as fun and quirky as the cars themselves.
From there, we head into the world of Facebook MINI groups. Dale shares his own investigations into how and why scammers set up fake groups, what they’re really after, and how to spot the red flags. Then it’s a quick snapshot tour of what’s trending across the legit MINI groups — from lively debates to helpful tips.
And stick around, because Dale teases a brand-new event coming your way at the 2026 edition of MINIs on the Dragon. Trust us, this one’s going to be a hit.
🔑 In this episode:
- This week’s Cooper Cast Question of the Week
- Inside look at how Facebook scammers operate
- A snapshot of what’s buzzing across MINI groups
- Sneak peek at a new MOTD 2026 event
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