In Episode 29 of The Cooper Cast Podcast, host Dale Blankenship takes listeners on a rollercoaster of emotions, starting with the sad news that Hurricane Helene wreaked havoc in western North Carolina, along with the utter destruction and loss of life, on a much smaller scale, it also forced the cancellation of the popular MINIs Slay The Sleeping Dragon event. Along with the loss of a MINI gathering, Dale shifts gears to MINI Facebook groups, where some members could use a crash course in manners.

He then tackles the age-old guessing game of diagnosing car issues based on vague Facebook comments and pictures ("My MINI is making a weird light on, any ideas?"), and warns against following questionable advice on accident repairs. There's a sneak peek the next episode, all about dealing with body shops when your MINI’s taken a hit, and Dale will dish out top-notch tips on detailing your MINI and keeping that paint and interior looking so good you'll practically see your reflection in it—whether you want to or not!