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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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23:06

Episode 129: Group Questions, a One-of-One MINI, and...

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2026/04/15

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, back on duty and ready to dig into another round of MINI chatter. This episode kicks off with a walk through the MINI Facebook groups, where the questions keep coming—fast, furious, and sometimes very familiar. Some are brand new, others have been floating around since the early days, but Dale and Kodi grab a handful and break them down with real-world advice...

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22:50

Episode 128: QotW Takeover: When the Cooper Casters...

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2026/04/09

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship… and a completely out-of-it Producer Kodi, who is currently on doggy downers ahead of a vet appointment and contributing absolutely nothing except a slow, confused walk around Cooper Cast HQ. So with Kodi temporarily off duty, Dale is flying solo for this episode—and what better way to do it than by turning the spotlight entirely over to the community. This is a full-on Cooper ...

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29:43

Episode 127:Scammers Exposed: Names Named and Lines...

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2026/04/06

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who is present… but currently contributing via light snoring in the background. This episode gets right to the point as Dale lays out real-world advice to help you avoid getting ripped off by the growing number of scammers infiltrating MINI Facebook groups. And we’re not just talking about the obvious, fly-by-night scammers. We’re talking about: Scammers posi...

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44:44

Episode 126: The Road to MOTD, Schedules, Sponsors &...

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2026/04/01

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and a silent Producer Kodi, who this week chose to supervise operations without offering any on-air commentary… for once. This episode is all about one of the most iconic events in the MINI world: MINIs On The Dragon. Dale gives a full rundown on what makes this event so special, why it continues to draw enthusiasts from all over, and what attendees can expect this year....

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25:35

Episode 125: QotW Wins, Event Season Preview, and...

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2026/03/28

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and a well-behaved Producer Kodi holding down the control panel… also known as his doggy bed. This episode kicks off with a deep dive into the always enlightening Cooper Cast Question of the Week, and once again, the Cooper Casters delivered. Thoughtful, funny, and sometimes surprising, the responses continue to prove just how engaged and passionate this community really ...

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28:34

Episode 124: Sandpaper Voice, JCW Dreams, and QOTW Fun

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2026/03/23

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, (after a brief hiatus) the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community with host Dale Blankenship and Producer Kodi, who is once again on duty… mostly supervising. Dale is powering through this episode while recovering from what can only be described as a triple threat combo—sinus infection, respiratory funk, and a full-on pollen invasion at Cooper Cast HQ. And while it may sound like he’s been gargling a delightful blend of sandbox sand and con...

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26:19

Episode 123:Subscriptions, Screens, and a MINI That...

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2026/03/05

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community with host Dale Blankenship. This week, however, Producer Kodi is AWOL. He was feeling pretty rough Monday night but bounced back by the following evening—back to whatever “normal” looks like for an 85-pound Staffordshire Terrier who believes he owns everything he can see. In this episode, Dale kicks things off with a discussion about a growing trend in the auto industry: manufacturers trying to char...

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18:46

Episode 122: Limited Edition Buzz, Helen Bound, and...

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2026/03/03

Welcome back to The Cooper Cast Podcast, the FUN podcast for the MINI motoring community, with host Dale Blankenship and his faithful sidekick Producer Kodi, who remains fully committed to quality control… as long as treats are involved. This episode kicks off with the unveiling of a new limited edition MINI Cooper. Dale walks through what makes this one special, what MINI got right (and maybe what they didn’t), and why limited editions continue to spark strong reactions from enthusiasts on b...

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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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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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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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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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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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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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