It's the big 5-0! No, not miles per hour in a school zone—Episode 50 of The Cooper Cast Podcast! This week, host Dale Blankenship (and maybe Producer Kodi, if he ever decides to show up for work) dives into some Facebook group frustrations. If you're asking for MINI advice, at least tell us which MINI you drive! There's nothing worse than playing 20 questions just to figure out what car someone is talking about. And speaking of Facebook groups, say hello to MINI Owners United! It’s the newest, scammer-free, strictly moderated MINI group—finally, a safe haven from the nonsense. If you can’t find it (because Facebook loves to make things difficult), we’ll have the link at The Cooper Cast PodcastFacebook page.

Next up, a MINI convertible owner from the Northeast Ohio MINIacs shared a pic, and spoiler alert—it looks fantastic with those classic-style tail lights. Go check it out on our Facebook page!

Then we roll into event season! Helenblitz is happening right now in Helen, Georgia, and judging by the photos, folks are having an absolute blast. Then there's MINI On The Mack—way up north, but always a crowd-pleaser. And of course, the main event (at least in Dale’s book), MINIs On The Dragon! We chat about plans for podcast coverage and all the fun coming up in Fontana.

And finally, we put the spotlight on this week's Question of the Week: "What are your top THREE favorite MINI motoring songs?" There were some solid picks! (And no, "Who Let the Dogs Out?" did not make the list, despite Producer Kodi’s absence again.)

Tune in, turn it up, and as always—Motor safely and don’t forget to wave!