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
98 episodes
🎙️ 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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Episode 82: MINIs in Mercedes, Facebook ramblings and upcoming MINI Events.
In Episode 82 of The Cooper Cast, host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi Monster (still silent, still stealing the show) dig into some surprising MINI news—Mercedes wants to use our engines in their future models. That’s righ...
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Episode 82
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Episode 81: Déjà Vu in the Facebook Groups & The Question of the Week
This week on The Cooper Cast, Dale Blankenship and his trusty (but still silent) producer Kodi Monster wade back into the wonderful, wacky world of MINI Facebook groups. Some of the same old questions keep popping up (yes, again), alon...
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Episode 81
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Episode 80 – MINI at The Glen, Singapore’s Ultra-Rare MINI, Seat Stitching Cautions and the Question of the Week.
In this episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and his trusty sidekick Producer Kodi (he’s a dog, you know) bring you a full MINI-flavored weekend recap and a few surprises along the way.We...
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Episode 80
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Episode 79: Dipsticks, Dash Cams & the Mighty Mack
This week on The Cooper Cast, Dale Blankenship (and Producer Kodi Monster, who’s still refusing to speak on mic) tackle a mix of MINI topics worth tuning in for. First up—dipsticks. Yes, the kind for checking your oil, not the ones pos...
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Episode 79
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19:53
Episode 78; MINI Facebook group spotlight, Mystery MINIs, Parts Conundrums and the Question of the Week
In this episode, Dale and Producer Kodi take a scenic detour through the MINI world, starting with a shoutout to a seriously cool Facebook group: MINIs & Murals — where creative MINIacs pair their rides with eye-popping street art. I...
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Episode 78
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Episode 77: Wheel & Tire Cleaning Tips, Chili Red or BRG-who wins? And MINI Facebook group musings.
This week on The Cooper Cast, your host Dale Blankenship—joined by everyone's favorite four-legged producer, Kodi Monster—dives into the often-overlooked world of cleaning your wheels and tires. They may be dirty, but that doesn’t mean...
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Episode 77
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25:21
Episode 76: Alignments Are a Scam? Not Today, TikTok Boy, Oil changes and a few event notes.
🎙️ The Cooper Cast Podcast – Episode 76"Alignment? Nah, Bro. Just Crash Into a Curb Instead."Hosted by Dale Blankenship & Producer Kodi Monster (he’s fluffy, but silent)In this episode, Dale and Kodi dig into ...
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Episode 76
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26:34
Episode 75 – Washing Wisdom & Colorful Favorites
This week on The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi Monster get into the sudsy side of MINI ownership with the next installment in our Car Care Series — Washing Your MINI. Spoiler alert: it's more...
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Episode 75
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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
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Episode 74
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