White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast

White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast episodes:

• 05.03.2024

  Welcome to May

  Just getting this into the feed, full notes to follow at WRR and MF. Meanwhile, here are the links you are looking for. Oh, and there is new Black Roof Radio! https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/04/17/the-f66-j01-mini-cooper-dimensions-in-depth-inside-out/ https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/06/video-review-electric-mini-countryman-se/ https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/02/29/exclusive-minis-3-cylinder-engine-is-dead-in-the-us/ https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/04/29/rumor-the-new-f66-mini-cooper-jcw-to-debut-at-the-nurburgring-24-hours/ https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/20/motoringfiles-2025-u25-mini-countryman-ordering-guide-us/ https://www.motoringfile.com/2024/03/29/our-jcw-clubman-gets-dialed-in-with-suspension-and-chassis-modifications/

  
• 12.22.2023

  End of the Year News

  Big show to close out 2023! Full crew too! A quick heads up, it's not, it's the audio for this episode. And, we do go a little long. Lots of news from Motoringfile.com including:Gabe Demo's the new Car Play...

  
• 11.03.2023

  Since Todd Already Bought One

  Comments are open! After a 2 week delay that was 100% my fault, I am proud to deliver the latest episode of White Roof Radio. Getting started with news and MINIUSA on again off again manual transmission status is...

  
• 09.01.2023

  MINI is Going Electric

  Starting off reminding you that MotoringFile.com is the only source for MINI Cooper news. If you disagree, or prefer to get MINI news elsewhere, please, let us know. Also, we have all pretty much stopped using X/Twitter and can find...

  
• 07.21.2023

  Woofcast 691 - New MINI Interior

  We were able to check everything out earlier in the week and it's been difficult not sharing this sooner! While you listen, go ahead and open up   to view the pictures and see what we are talking about. It's...

  
• 07.04.2023

  Woofcast 690: Feels Like Getting out of an F150

  Todd, Chad and db catching you up on all things MINI, directly from MotoringFile. We also had a great Black Roof Radio session prior to this show, and you can download it for free . Free as in beer, not...

  
• 04.27.2023

  White Roof Radio 689: They Should Have Called it Winston

  Big show for you this week! Lots about electric MINIs, but first, let's begin by providing our thoughts about  , and we might not have had anything nice to say about it. It's almost time to remind you about the...

  
• 03.30.2023

  Woofcast 688: The Electric MINI is Dead. Long live the electric MINI

  We woke up and realized that it's been quite a while since we last made a show. So, let's get right to it since I'm also terribly late getting this one posted! Kicking things off, a quick reminder is that...

  
• 12.16.2022

  Woofcast 687: db Sold his MINI

  We managed to rally together one more time before closing out 2022! A quick not to the affliates, we do go long. We are pretty sure all y'all won't mind. Catching up, (and replaced it with a ). His...

  
• 10.06.2022

  Woofcast 686 - You Aren't Driving Fast Enough

  We still aren't driving very much, but Todd just got back from Philly, Detroit Tuned is still busy, Gabe is still pivoting. Mini (yes, Mini) Heritage Recharged, which is a classic Mini that has been fully converted to electric, to...

  
• 07.31.2022

  Woofcast 685: The Loss of a Legend

  Starting off with our rememberance of Mr. Paddy Hopkirk. He was a great human that we were all lucky enough to meet and interview. We are still looking for the interview we did we him, but fear it might have...

  
• 05.19.2022

  Woofcast 684: MINI Going to the 'Ring

  That's right. They attached a giant wing to a JCW GP to take it to the 'ring. Plus some #mtts2022 updates and a bit more on supply chain issues. I am still struggling to get caught up and hope...

  
• 04.09.2022

  20 Years of MINI!

  I'm joined by Todd & Gabe and we spend dang near the entire episode talking about all the cool stuff that we have seen surrounding this car we all know and love so well. This was fun to record and...

  
• 03.30.2022

  White Roof Radio 682: A No ICE Garage

  db interviews WRR Listener Niall Simpson about his experience with only having electric vehicles as his families daily drivers, including a '21 MINI SE.

  
• 03.17.2022

  White Roof Radio 681: Bring Back the Pop

  A whole bunch of new MINI stuff happening, and we've got the latest right here under the White Roof! Click over to with us to play the home game. Start with , move on to see how . Finish...

  
• 02.11.2022

  Woofcast 680: 2023 MINI Special Editions

  Big news this week and we jump right into it! In case you missed it, there are 3 new special editions that MINI announced this week; , and, quite possibly our favorite, . We take as deep a dive...

  
• 01.30.2022

  Woofcast 679: The F Car has Brought the Enthusiasm Back

  #mtts2022 updates that we all know you guys have been jonesin' for and a lot of talk about community and enthusiasm. If you haven't done a MINI event in a while, you should. It is really coming back in a...

  
• 12.18.2021

  Woofcast 678: The MINI You Loved to Hate

  For our final show of 2021, we spend more than a fair share of time talking about the leaked 2024 MINI SE photos and the rest of the time talking about electric cars in general. Plus, a few other stories...

  
• 11.21.2021

  Woofcast 677: BMW M5 CS vs MINI Cooper JCW vs the MINI Cooper

  Let's start by talking about Bridger's DQ at Thermal. I was there and can verify what the line judge saw. That is not to say that he did not have the quickest run of the day, because he did. Then...

  
• 10.30.2021

  Woofcast 676: BMW MINI Test Fest

  You probably already saw that Gabe and I were at BMW MINI Test Fest this week. We recorded some time in some very cool cars, but, most importantly, we got an interview with Mike Peyton and our pal Pat McKenna....

  
• 10.23.2021

  Woofcast 675: The Cheapest Mod to Make You Feel Alive

  So, wrong show number not withstanding, this is Woofcast 675 and we do not mess around, getting right to it. The lack of window controls on the F56 in the center, not needing to double pull door handles and Gabe...

  
• 09.28.2021

  Woofcast 674: 85 Years of White Roof Radio

  Y'all came this close (db pinches fingers) to getting an actual gin show this week. Instead, Gabe was able to join us so we talked about MINI stuff instead! Since Gabe joined us, we allowed him to wax poetic about...

  
• 09.15.2021

  Woofcast 673: What Makes the F56 the Best MINI Ever

  This week, it was decided that we should spend some time talking about the NFL. Oops, I mean the engines that are in the current generation of MINIs. Specifically, the B38 and, the Chevy 350 of BMW engines, the B48,...

  
• 09.01.2021

  Woofcast #672 - Good in Small Doses

  Full crew this week and we jump right into Gabe's first impression of the 2021 MINI Convertible. He 1,000 miles with and thought it was a great car. Watch for his upcoming review at MotoringFile. If you have a few...

  
• 08.18.2021

  Woofcast 671: We Crack Ourselves Up

  This week catching up with finally, talk about the and Todd has the scoop on HK availability in upcoming deliveries and an interview with our buddy Pat McKenna! Oh, and Gabe is a jerk (his words!)! 2 things....

  
• 08.03.2021

  Woofcast 670: Introducing the 2016 MINI Cooper Superleggera?

  It's good to be back. All MINIs, all the time here this week. I have joined the F56 club, Gabe has added an to his garage, and Todd just ordered 2 JCW MINIs because he says he isn't getting...

  
• 03.23.2021

  White Roof Radio is Dead, Long Live White Roof Radio

  Wait, db is podcasting? What about WRR?

  
• 08.18.2020

  Woofcast Six Hundred Sixty Nine

  Just 4 dudes talking about MINI Coopers, Macs and drinking. Listen to the end for more details. More details coming later.

  
• 05.23.2020

  Woofcast 668: The First Gen MINI is the Best Modern MINI

  Just Chad and I talking about how awesome the R50/R53 was. Gabe joins us for a few minutes to add to it. And Chad gives us some great tips on what we should be doing for care and maintenance of...

  
• 04.26.2020

  Woofcast 667: The Quarantine Show

  In this, the show formally known as Woofcast 66six, we meet up on Zoom since that seems to be the cool thing to do. As mentioned, please excuse any quality and delays. And, to go a bit in reverse, please...

  
• 03.03.2020

  Woofcast 665: All About the Hostess Rack

  We interrupt your regularly scheduled MINI Cooper podcast to discuss our favorite snacks. And, yes, You can still get . Plus, paczki's and vodka in Detroit! Hello Fat Tuesday! Getting started, our man Brian Dallas, from got a chance...

  
• 01.31.2020

  Woofcast 664: Grounded on the Ground

  Gabe was able to drive the MINI Cooper SE last week in Miami and we got to talk about it prior to his review going up on Motoringfile. We tried to cover the questions we think you guys would ask,...

  
• 01.12.2020

  White Roof Radio 663: They Have Donuts in Vegas

  First things first; We were serious about a Vegas meetup! Here are the details: White Roof Radio Vegas Meetup (aka AMVIV rememberance Tour 2020) March 27 - 29 Palace Station, Las Vegas, NV There is a and I will...

  
• 11.23.2019

  Interview: Steve Ambeau, Department Head, MINI Brand Communications

  Steve has been on for almost a year, Gabe thought it was about time we had him on under the White Roof. This in an interview you are not going to want to miss! Renewed focus on fun and community...

  
• 11.19.2019

  MotoringFile Interview: Mike Peyton, VP MINIUSA

  Gabe had the chance to Interview Mike Peyton, VP MINIUSA recently. Here is that interview. More details can be found at

  
• 11.11.2019

  White Roof Radio 662: The Thirty Year Gap

  The Thirty Year Gap We finally manage to get Gabe on again while he was at an event at the BMW Plant in South Carolina (you have probably ). Since we have him, we talk new GP, , including vs....

  
• 10.14.2019

  Woofcast 661: Thunder Something

  Woof 661 Thunder Something Todd, Chad and I get together, yet again, to discuss time zone math, Halloween tips and, of course, MINIs! A note to the affiliates, we do run long this week. Make sure to listen to the...

  
• 09.24.2019

  White Roof Radio 660: Todd Throws a Code

  Todd Throws a Code For the first time even, Todd threw a code in his JCW. We all grow mullets and dream about El Camino's. Sounds like a normal episode of White Roof Radio to me! Of course we pick...

  
• 08.26.2019

  Woofcast 659: Apples to an Orange Fight

  A little reminiscing, a little news and catching up with Chad and the last few events in Michigan, including the last Dream Cruise and MINIs on the Mac! 2 events that everyone needs to add to their 2020 and 2021...

  
• 07.29.2019

  Woofcast 658: Red Foxx and Ozzy

  We talk electric cars, high end English cars and skateboards with clear wheels. Plus, for those of you that missed it, I did manage to fix the top on my roadster! Links on the key topics below. ...

  
• 07.08.2019

  Woofcast 657 - The GP Has To Be Special

  A shorter than normal show this week that is also oddly shaped. Trying to get something while the gettin' was good. Todd and Gabe were available for about 45 minutes, so one short show it is! Quite a bit more...

  
• 06.24.2019

  White Roof Radio 656: We Are Limited Edition

  It has been a while since we have made a show, and we haven't made many shows so far for 2019. Listen in; stuff has been going on which has been keeping us from making a show. Todd is going...

  
• 04.08.2019

  Woofcast 655: The S Has a Turbo, The Cooper Doesn't?

  Detroit Tuned is doing video, Gabe posted some stories to that you should read, but we aren't talking about that this week. We start off with shout-outs to our girl Crazy Susan with her crazy odometer readings for a...

  
• 03.18.2019

  Woofcast 654 - Don't Drive Angry

  A quick note to the affliates; we do go long this week*. Todd wraps a Toyota, Gabe gets us pulled from YouTube and Chad is trying to sell out of purses. It has been a bit since we last did...

  
• 01.29.2019

  Woofcast 653: Carrousel

  Random Logan's Run references notwithstanding, we do talk about MINI stuff for this, our first episode of 2019. Welcome to our 15th year of podcasting excellence! We did discuss a few things or I said I would link a few...

  
• 12.14.2018

  Woofcast 652: I Don't Know How to Drive an Automatic

  Woofcast 652: I don't know how to drive an Automatic Last show of 2018 has Gabe, Todd and myself talking about Gabe's interview with Pat McKenna, the upcoming 2020 JCW GP, upcoming other JCW models and a ton more! If...

  
• 12.07.2018

  MotoringFile Interview: Pat McKenna

  Gabe gets the chance to speak with Pat McKenna, head of Marketing for MINI USA and long time friend of the show. We have all already listened to this interview, at least 3 times! This is conversation you have been...

  
• 11.23.2018

  Woofcast 651: The Snow Show

  For this, our final show of 2018 (unless something cool happens we want to tell you about), we talk about the upcoming GP (you know Todd will get one), snow tires with Gabe, a little MINI history, an update from...

  
• 10.15.2018

  Woofcast 650 - Every Car Looks Better in Maroon

  Talking about mods for Hank and weather in Arizona to get us started. Todd tests the MINI Crash Avoidance System which drives us down the nanny feature rabbit hole and some of the best ways to find out how these...

  
• 10.01.2018

  Woofcast 649:Unicorns Are Out There

  Gabe reminds us how much he hates Apple Car play in this weeks , so we continue talking about Car Play on the positive for you guys here. We think it's been especially better since you can now use Google...