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The Cooper Cast Podcast

Dale Blankenship

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

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All Episodes

18:33

Episode 121: MTTS Announced-Let the whining commence

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2026/02/25

Episode 121 of the Cooper Cast podcast with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi. For some weird reason, Dale is the voice of reason, and it's unfamiliar territory. MTTS isn't what a lot of people were looking for. But it's far from the end of the world. MTTS has had several versions over the 20 years of MTTS, and this really isn't as bad as all the doom and gloomers are whining about. Tune in and listen to Dale's spin on MTTS 2026! MINI Tale The States 2026 https://www.minitakesthestate...

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7:42

Episode 120: BREAKING NEWS - MINI USA has a new boss

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2026/02/24

Welcome to our Breaking News segment. Host Dale Blankenship, along with a sleeping Producer Kodi, tells us about a new name at the head of MINI USA. Sean Green. A 30+ year BMW/MINI employee. Started turning wrenches at a dealership and was previously with MINI China. Mike Peyton is gone, and Sean Green officially takes over officially May 1, 2026. Good luck Sean, we're here to help. Just let up, PLEASE!!!! Meet Sean Green: https://www.press.bmwgroup.com/usa/article/detail/T0455755EN_U...

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35:41

Episode 119: History Lessons, MTTS Maybe, and...

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2026/02/21

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and fur-covered, Milk Bone–chewing Producer Kodi, who continues to contribute commentary between snack breaks. This week, we kick things off with a quick but important conversation about an announcement concerning MINI Takes The States… maybe. Is it concrete? Is it speculation? Is it MINI being MINI? Dale breaks down what we know, what we don’t, and why patience might still be required from the MINI faithful. Next, we t...

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21:38

Episode 118: Diesels Depart, Buttons Return, Defeated...

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2026/02/16

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who slept through the entire episode, but will likely still want a treat. This episode starts with a look at MINI’s decision to discontinue the diesel power plant, marking the end of an era for MINI’s evolving lineup. From there, we talk about something that many drivers will be happy to hear—the return of knobs, buttons, and switches to dashboards. After years of everything moving to touchscree...

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24:07

Episode 117: Back to Rally, Love Your MINI Day, and...

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2026/02/12

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and the ever-intrepid Producer Kodi, who continues to earn speaking parts and snack privileges in equal measure. This episode kicks off with some exciting news: MINI is returning to professional rally racing—and in a big way.Dale talks about what’s happening, why it matters, and why seeing MINI back where it made so much of its reputation is great news for the brand and the community alike. Then we roll into something a...

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25:00

Episode 116 A Dark Midnight Countryman, Group...

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2026/02/06

It’s another episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once absent this week at Cooper Cast HQ. Very likely asleep near a heater duct somewhere. We kick things off with a look across the Pacific at a new, dark-themed Countryman headed exclusively to the Japanese market—and it comes with a twist nobody saw coming. Dale breaks down what makes this special edition interesting, why certain markets get the fun toys, and what it says about MINI...

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29:58

Episode 115:First Timers, Big Events, and What’s...

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2026/02/02

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once again makes a surprise speaking engagement and clearly feels very comfortable sharing his thoughts these days. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into MINIs On The Dragon, quite possibly the longest continually running MINI Cooper event in the United States. Registration is well underway, and one stat really stands out—first-timers already make up nearly one-third of registered MINIacs just tw...

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26:36

Episode 114:Hard Truths, Club Reality, and Facebook...

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2026/01/29

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and his ever-faithful producer Kodi—faithful, of course, as long as the treat supply holds out. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into a Road & Track review of the new MINI Cooper JCW hatchback. And when Road & Track weighs in, it’s worth paying attention—they’ve reviewed more performance cars than most of us will ever drive. To say they weren’t impressed would be an understatement, and Dale breaks down what the...

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19:50

Episode 113 Two Years In: Global Listeners, LCI...

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2026/01/23

🎙️ 2nd Anniversary Episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast Welcome to a milestone episode of The Cooper Cast Podcast as host Dale Blankenship and the ever-present Producer Kodi Monster celebrate the 2nd Anniversary of the show — and yes, Kodi earns yet another speaking encounter, making this a truly historic broadcast at Cooper Cast HQ. Dale kicks things off by sharing some fascinating podcast stats, both from the industry as a whole and from The Cooper Cast specifically. And the global reach is

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21:18

Episode 112: Sales Numbers, Global MINIs, MTTS &...

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2026/01/19

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who once again earns himself a few speaking parts and is clearly becoming far too comfortable behind the mic. This episode starts with a look at some interesting MINI sales numbers from 2025, but before we get there, we take a quick international detour. First stop: India, where the MINI Convertible is doing surprisingly well. Hint: when supply is limited and demand is strong, fun cars still find buye...

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30:53

Episode 111: A cruise through the Facebook groups and...

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2026/01/15

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who not only showed up for this episode but actually grabbed a few speaking parts—a rare and historic moment at Cooper Cast HQ. This time around, Dale and Kodi take a random stroll through the MINI Facebook groups, and as usual, the experience covers the full spectrum. Some posts are perfectly normal, helpful, and familiar… while others drift straight into the off-the-wall category. It’s a reminder th...

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28:09

Episode 110:Local Wins, Twisty Roads, and Bringing It...

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2026/01/10

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, broadcasting once again from Cooper Cast HQ with host Dale Blankenship and an ailing—but still on duty—Producer Kodi, proving that the show must go on… preferably with snacks and naps. In this episode, we start by talking through some early plans for 2026 for the Hampton Roads club MINI group. These are ideas that are working, scaling well, and might be worth borrowing for other growing MINI clubs looking to strengthen participation, keep members engag...

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19:22

Episode 109:Shifting Gears: EV Reality Checks and the...

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2026/01/05

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, with host Dale Blankenship and an under-the-weather (but still supervising) Producer Kodi, who bravely powered through despite feeling a little rough. We kick things off with a look at slowing EV sales and what that means for MINI, including a significant production shift involving the Countryman EV. Dale shares perspective on what’s happening in the broader market, why automakers are adjusting plans, and how this could impact MINI owners and future bu...

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21:10

Episode 108: Facebook group ramblings, Taillight...

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2025/12/29

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 begin these days: Facebook groups. Dale shares some of the things we regularly see floating around in MINI groups — good advice, questionable advice, repeated myths, and the occasional head-scratcher that reminds us why context and experience still matter. From there, we shift into s...

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19:44

Episode 107:Battery Brains, Club Notes, and Community...

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2025/12/22

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, we dig into a topic that doesn’t sound exciting at first… but absolutely matters: registering a replacement battery in your MINI. Dale breaks down why this step is so important, what can happen if you skip it, and how failing to do it can lead to a long list of headaches you defin...

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16:56

Episode 106; So You Bought the MINI… Now What & The...

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2025/12/15

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 a direct continuation of last week’s discussion about MINIs for sale. Bargain or mistake? Well… you rolled the dice, wrote the check, and brought that new-to-you MINI home. Now what? Dale walks through the logical, smart first steps every new MINI owner should take to make sure their car ...

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15:09

Episode 105:Bargain MINI or Money Pit? and a new...

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2025/12/12

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. Are these cars hidden gems and great bargains… or are they desperate attempts to unload a rolling money pit? Dale shares some real-world perspective to help you read between the lines before you fall in love with a shiny photo and a too-good-to-be-true price. Before...

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20:26

Episode 104: 2026 JCW Review, Love Letters,...

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2025/12/08

🎙️ 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

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29:19

Episode 103: Buttons, Scammers, and a Big Comeback Run

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2025/12/05

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 news: that universally hated gremlin might finally be headed for retirement… someday. We’ll take it. From there, we dive into the brewing storm around those “5-Star Safety Ratings” every automaker crows about in commercials. Turns out, all those giant touchscreens replacing kno...

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34:01

Episode 101: “Tag Cards, Local Clubs, and Ask-Dale...

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2025/12/01

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 cruise through the wilds of the MINI Facebook world — where the posts are chaotic, the advice is questionable, and the entertainment value is always top-shelf. Then we revisit a popular listener topic: Owner’s Manuals. But this time, Dale brings a brand-new, much eas...

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