The Cooper Cast Podcast
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The Cooper Cast Podcast
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 automotive outlet that spent the last year living with a 2025 MINI John Cooper Works hatch. The verdict? They loved it… mostly. Dale breaks down what the reviewer praised, what raised an eyebrow, and what long-term ownership actually revealed once the honeymoon phase wore off. If you’ve ever wondered what REALLY stands out after a full year with a JCW, this one’s for you.
Next up, it’s time once again for the Cooper Cast Question of the Week, including a few lingering gems from the wildly entertaining “Ask Dale Anything” episode back at Episode 100. As expected, the MINI community delivers humor, honesty, and just the right amount of chaos — plus a brand-new QotW to get those keyboards clacking.
Before wrapping up, Dale teases a couple of red-hot upcoming episodes that you absolutely don’t want to miss. Two words that never fail to light up the Facebook groups? Batteries and Oil. Judging by how often these topics pop up in MINI circles, these upcoming episodes are going to spark some serious discussion.
As always, thanks for riding along with The Cooper Cast Podcast — where MINI owners, enthusiasts, and the mildly obsessed all come together.
Motor Safely… and don’t forget to wave! 👋🚗
TheAuto.Page 2026 JCW review
https://theauto.page/road-tested/mini-john-cooper-works/
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