White Roof Radio - The Mini Cooper Podcast

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 to get a GP, Gabe hates 4 spoke wheels and Chad Likes ham and I have finally figured out how to drive an automatic. I know I said back in , it has taken me this long to figure it out. We discuss the upcoming GP, the new Electric MINI, the current MotoringFile company car, sales and more. Just 4 dudes talking about MINI Cooper stuff, like we like to do. Please remember the fine sponsors under the White Roof! , , and . Todd even has a special discount code for the rest of summer for you guys!  

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 CVT and Xiek, who cracked FIVE HUNDRED THOUSAND kilometers on his Canadian MINI! That's more miles than Roxy, for the record! Well done sir! I drive an F56, we compare rattles in our MINIs and Chad is and getting ready to go the dragon. We really think you are going to enjoy this show! If you are going to the Dragon and want Chad and Marzo to do some work on your car, you still have time to book that. Email address is in the show, but make sure you do that ASAP! For those of you that called us out for the poor sound quality in the last episode, thank you! We knew it and posted it anyway. That won't happen again. When you get a minute, check out the fine sponsors under the White Roof; and . They really keep us going and have been a proud supporter of both WRR and MotoringFile since 2005, if not

  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 a show, so we had some catching up to do. New JCW Motor, a lot of transmission talk, a lot of talk about electric and some talk about sales. And the future of the internal combustion engine. And, and, and, and. Like I mentioned, it's been a while since we did a show, so we had some catching up to do. This delay has been my fault. I was busy buying and moving into a house. That process has been completed and we will be back on track with 2 shows per month for you guys going forward. Along with that, please watch this space as I have some plans for things that I am going to need your help with. Don't forget the fine sponsors here either. for everything that you need for your MINI and your person that is MINI related. for the coolest, custom created accessories for your MINI, for all of your graphics and, of course, for

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 things, so here they are. If you belong to the club, you have homework. Get logged in and get to it! If you aren't a member of that club, here's the deal; If you want to help support White Roof Radio, this is your way to do that. It's slow going, but we are working toward being completely listener supported (which would be no more ads!). If you think that sounds cool, help us out and in doing so, you get 2 extra episodes every month! UPDATE - If you already downloaded this, it has been removed from your device. You can skip ahead to about the 39 minute mark to pick up where the previous version quit. Sorry for the trouble.

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 you haven't listened to the interview with Pat yet, you should and be sure to comment . Remember gang, besides Facebook being evil, if you want those comments and feedback seen by anyone at BMW or MINI, comment at MotoringFile! You still have time left to visit any of the fine sponsors under the White Roof before Christmas! All of them have a special or something, please check them all out! We all hope you have an amazing holiday, no matter which one you celebrate and looking forward to talking to you again in 2019!  

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 waiting for! Be sure to click over to to offer any feedback or questions. We will make sure they are seen!

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 Gabe on the MF JCW Countryman and a little bit of news. Be sure to stick around to the end for something cool. I can't say anymore than that, but trust us, it's cool! And, this week's show art brought to you by JoAnne. Say hi to Duce! We hope everyone has a great holiday season! We will talk to you again in 2019!  

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 features work in your car. Oh, and watch how well this driver corrected himself during a crash on the 'Ring . And then we end up down the track day/driving school/top down rabbit hole. Ending with one of my favorite websites that I think you guys will dig; . Be sure to check out this . Oh, and check out the that was at Detroit Tuned last week! This week's featured image comes from the , where Chuck shared this fine photo of his Bitsy Mae on the dragon from earlier this year. Thanks for the photo Chuck! Finally, we are on Jim Petersen tire watch. For those of you that are east of the Rockies, that means almost cold weather tire season. We discuss that a bit plus tips if your TPM sensors have been going off. It is a milestone show, so a quick shout-out to you guys for listening almost to the end of eve

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 Maps/Waze with Car Play! Continuing the free form show with actual MINI talk from the latest to the originals. Some good stuff in here for you this week, we think you'll dig it! And, if you are looking for the buyers guide for first generation MINIs, Gabe and I did one for a few years back. We still stand by it. Don't forget to check out the new and Todd has new stuff coming very soon to , so keep an eye out for that. And, finally, don't forget to follow and on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook for funny stuff, specials and new product!  

  Talking about MINIUSA's new creative campaign, db & Todd got some time in a Cooper Countryman, Gabe freaked out the internet and we talk about the spy shots of the upcoming GP.  If you haven't seen it yet, Chad just finished rolling out the new ! Cleaner layout, works on your phone and a bunch of new content for you to check out!    

Starting off reminding you that we had a really this week, mostly because CHAD IS BACK! Starting off with some Fiat 500 bashing, Todd's F56 is about the same size as the Roadster, Chad couldn't fit an ice chest in the truck of a Jetta and I got new tires. Plus some talk about extended warranties and how much better the F56 is over the R50/53/56. Keep an eye on . Besides the ever growing list of services that Chad and his team does from software updates to tuning and chassis tuning, there is a brand new website coming very soon. Be sure to follow @DetroitTuned on social media for all of the updates!  

You're Doing it Wrong Finally joined by Gabe from who catches us up on the JCW Countryman (vs. the X2), the BMW M5 and extols to us the virtues of an F56 Cooper with manual transmission. Plus some discussion about my anxiety with my Roadster. Working up a post for to go into more detail. Stay tuned. A quick technical note: I have spent some time this last week getting the sites cleaned up and running much faster! I'm hoping this helps to cure the errors and crashing we have been experiencing for quite a while. If you see something go amiss, please let us know! @WhiteRoofRadio on , and .  

Woofcast 645: Todd was Wrong That's right, 13 years ago White Roof Radio started as just 2 guys talking about MINI Coopers. Many of you were there when we started, and we really appreciate you sticking with us! For this week, Todd talks cracked windscreen, I talk cracked fuel filter housing plus we were impressed with the turn out of #mtts2018. Looks like you all had a great time and we are bummed that we missed it! Hoping to get with Gabe as soon as possible so he can tell us all about the new company; the JCW Countryman. Chad as well for the latest updates from . And I'm also bugging the crap out of Brian to get him back because I think some of you would like to hear from a newly minted Subaru owner. Thanks for sticking around as we enter our 14th year of podcasting under the White Roof! Thank as well to our fine and good looking sponsors and who have been with us almost from the beginning. Make sure to show them some love! And, of course, everything is made so much easier by those of you that are in the

Todd, Chad and I this week. Talking a little about sales, a little about used vs. new, a little bit about #mtts2018. If you are a , we talked a little more about MTTS this week as well. If you aren't a Patron, click over and join the club! WEST COAST MTTS'ers, look for Colin from KC in a PW JCW with MTTS Graphics. He has the last of the limited edition grill badges! I'm tired of using my images for show notes again! It's your turn, so ping us @whiteroofradio on or and a picture of your MINI could be featured!

Gabe joins us this week after the most awkward intro in quite a while. Some fun Black Roof Radio this week too, and some bonus BRR coming later this week! If you aren't getting it, maybe you would like to? . More of me complaining about MINI advertising, talking about sales and #mtts2018 among other things. 

Old Guy Ailment Problems In which db & Todd get caught up after more than a month of not making a show. If you want more of the gory details, check out this week's . Once we get passed all of that, we do, of course, talk about MINIs. Check out this weeks show image; leave it to Todd to make a 4 door MINI look amazing! Of course we talk about the , which sold for $US36K. I'll be taking bets on whether or not Gabe keeps the Clubman and adds it to his stable of vehicles. We talk about that because it's a good place to start talking about the new Countryman. And for Todd to rant, briefly, on the CRV. We talk about the price of gas and at Jalopnik about the actual price of fuel over the years. It is definitely worth the read. We are due to get back on the show for his Dragon recap, but he did just install a new Dyno (!) at the shop that you should be driving over to right now to get your MINI tuned and dyno'd! I have heard amazing things about the last Southwest MINIfest, well done ! Next up, #MTTS2018! If y

This week, Gabe and I cover news from Motoringfile and spend more than a fair bit of time discussing the R50/R53 MINIs. Good Times! To those of you heading to MoTD, have fun and be sure, as always, to keep it shiny side up!

Todd, Chad and I talking about MINI Coopers, like we like to do. Talking about the R59 Roadster, #mtts2018 tips and keeping it local, among other things. Plus Chad gives us an update about what is going on with and the upcoming . These are some things you need to be able to click on. and It's a new month, so here is a new reminder. You keep hearing us talk about Black Roof Radio. That is for the club members that have signed up at . This gives you, the fine and good looking WRR audience, to have the opportunity to help support the show. If all of you were to sponsors us for as little as $.50 per show, we could go ad free. If all of you were to sponsor us for $1.00 per show, I could make this my full time job! Which would mean more shows, always on time and under budget, plus more on MotoringFile.com and regular episodes of .  

Chad, Gabe and I talk about news from Motoringile.com, Chad's unhappiness with the 1st gen R56 motor and event reminders. Also to note is the site is still unavailable. I expect to have the squared away by the end of the week! Some of the links from the show: And, finally, has been updated and is working as it should. Thank you for your patience!  

This week, join Todd & I as we talk about hauling things in the roadster, the perils of owning a pickup truck and electric cars. And the fact that it's been a month since our last show. That has been corrected and will be back on track, starting today! We also throw a shout-out to our man Mr. Benham, who is back at MINI of Ontatio! If you are in SoCal, go over and say hi! A couple of stories that hit our radar recently. Jalopnik asks if the Todd was invited to do the in Thermal Did you listen to the end? Did you hear the awesome deal Todd has worked out for you guys at ? Free shipping and discounts too! Listen for those discount codes! Don't forget about the other sponsors under the White Roof either. to let you know what's been going on there and is still the place to go for everything you need or want for your MINI! We are looking for all the feedback this week. You can click back over !