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The Cooper Cast Podcast2nd Gen problems chat from the experts and should you buy one, Hidden stop light fix, and moreWelcome to The Cooper Cast with host Dale Blankenship! In this week's episode, we dive into the world of MINI motoring with industry experts, exploring the potential problems of the 2nd generation MINI Coopers. From prevalent issues to savvy tips on avoiding trouble, we weigh the pros and cons of purchasing one. Plus, discover a simple, inexpensive purchase that enhances visibility at stoplights. Stay tuned for exciting MINI Rally updates. Tune in for all things MINI!Detroit Tuned, Detroit, MIhttps://www.detroittuned.com/Way Motor Works, Atlanta, GAhttps://www.waymotorworks.com/2024-03-1946 min
Scaling DevToolsFrom mobile app to mobile developer tool with Gabriel Savit from RunwayGabriel Savit is the founder and CEO of Runway - a tool to coordinate and automate mobile app releases.Introductions 0:00Introduction to GabeUnderlying themes of runway mobile release management.What’s it like to work with mobile teams? 2:19Challenges for mobile teams to keep tabs on.The third party ecosystem problem.The origin story of the team.The process of running a release was something that resonated immediately. Different teams set this up differently. 8:23What was the next step after you gathered the feedback? 10:38The first round of interviews to validate the problem space.How the interviews were co...2023-08-0341 min
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastBMW M5 CS vs MINI Cooper JCW vs the MINI CooperLet'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 lets remember The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald, as we originally discussed during (yes, it's there). If you are new here, this is a great insight into the history of White Roof Radio. Since the last time we met, it was just Gabe and I at (now with updated audio, as promised!), we spent some time disucssing the cars we...2021-11-211h 10
I Said No Gifts! A comedy interview podcast with Bridger WinegarGabe Liedman Disobeys BridgerBridger's patience is put to the test when Gabe Liedman (Pen15, Broad City) just decides to give him a gift. Together they discuss gardening, the worst dessert on Earth, and Mountain Dew.Don't forget to review the podcast, it's the least you can do.Follow the show on InstagramI Said No Gifts! MerchSend a Question to I Said No Emails! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-10-291h 06
White Roof Radio – The MINI Cooper PodcastWoofcast 634: Dropping F Bombs Like BridgerA bit late getting this to you guys, but in this episode we have Todd battling Gabe about electric cars. Then, we move on to becoming the marketing dept. for MINIUSA. A note to the affliates, we do go a bit long this week. Part of our current frustration with the marketing was kicked off … Continue reading "Woofcast 634: Dropping F Bombs Like Bridger"2017-12-0800 min
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastDropping F Bombs Like BridgerA bit late getting this to you guys, but in this episode we have Todd battling Gabe about electric cars. Then, we move on to becoming the marketing dept. for MINIUSA. A note to the affliates, we do go a bit long this week. Part of our current frustration with the marketing was kicked off with . Want early access to the shows? Want to be part of the Black Roof Radio crew? Click over and sign up! Membership is as much as you want it to be! 2017-12-061h 14
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastJCW Sales are InsaneJCW Sales are Insane Joined by Mr. Bridger from this week and we starting talking about the new and pretty much go everywhere from there. After losing Gabe, we talk about the mess that is MINIUSA's marketing vs. What The Dealers are doing. And I log into the Owners Lounge. Are you a yet? If not, you missed a Black Roof Radio exclusive from . You will hear about it in about 2-3 weeks otherwise. Membership has it's privledges. And, a HUGE thank you to everyone that is checking out with Brian and I. We are having a great time making...2017-07-221h 04
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastInterview: JCW Race TeamGabe Bridger from Motoringfile.com gets the chance to talk to the Lap Motorsports JCW Race team while at the Chicago Auto Show. Full details can be found at MotoringFile.com2017-03-1627 min
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastCut the Balls Off Your CarJoined tonight by Mr. MotoringFile, Gabe Bridger, we spend more than a fair amount of time talking about MINIs, like we like to do. There was the Car & Driver long-term review of the F56 that Gabe took issue with, and that started quite the conversation. Talked about sales, and the ongoing trend of sales […]2016-06-031h 12
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast#tbt: Woofcast #2Continuing our trip through the way back machine with the 2nd episode of The World Famous White Roof Radio! Again with Gabe Bridger, we touch on quite a few things… This week on Motoringfile This week on dbmini. Can we stop with the wax? MSRP vs. Over charge Buy local vs. Buy out of state […]2015-08-1442 min
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastWoofcast #560: Go For PantsSpecial treat this week for you guys. Joined by the world famous Gabriel Bridger, who was with Alex in Connecticut for the JCW Press weekend. They get to all of this after Gabe tells me how awesome my car looks, painted arches and all. After that, and discovering that Alex is slowly turning into an […]2015-07-2854 min
White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper PodcastWoofcast #542: The Turbo NippleJoined by Mr. Gabe Bridger from MotoringFile this week and recorded live. Thanks to everyone for coming by to watch and listen! We covered news and whatever else came along. Plus, we let Gabe talk a bit about the new Company Car with it’s tiny wheels with Summer tires during a typical Chicago winter. And […]2015-03-0359 min
BimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #70: M6 Gran Coupe at COTA, i3 Launch, The Last Analog BMW & Gran Turismo Magazine
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After a long (long, long) break we’re back with a special episode of the BimmerCast. Special because we have special guest Bryan Joslin firmly of Vortex Media and now Editor and Chief of the forthcoming magazine Gran Turismo. Being a longtime BMW fan Bryan joins us to talk BMWs and his history with a very special 318is. We also touch on the M6 Gran Coupe that we both drove recently at the Circuit of the Americas in Austin Texas.
Next up we touch on the launch of BMWi an...2013-07-1700 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #69: M235i & the Future of the M3 – Can Either Live up to the E90?
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We ‘re back with a quick recap and news and then a look ahead. The Geneva show is hours away and it serves as the perfect backdrop to talk about what BMW will be up to for the rest of the year. Here ‘s a quick look at the topics of BimmerCast #69.
– BMW i3 with range extender detailed
– The M3/M4 and what to expect (plus when to expect it)
— But more importantly we get into the debate that will drive enthusiasts for years to come – will the F80 equa...2013-03-0400 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #68: BMWUSA 3 Series & Z4 Product Manager InterviewedSubscribe | Download (14 MB MP3)
While at NAIAS we caught up with Victor Lelue, BMW 3 Series and Z4 Product Manager for the US. We used this opportunity to chat about everything you can imagine 3 Series. Starting with the 320i and why it exists without much if any improved MPG figures. We then moved onto the new 3 Series wagon and what we should expect with it. And yes that means only xDrive and 8 Speed auto.
But the big subject we tackled regarding the 3er is of course the new diesels. We learned from Victor that...2013-01-2000 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #67: Behind the 4 Series w/Designer Won Kyu KangSubscribe | Download (13 MB MP3)
The 4 Series coupe concept not only marks the first time we ‘ve seen the letter four used by BMW, it also marks the first concept lead by BMW Designer Won Kyu Kang. Won Kyu (pronounced 1-Q) was visibly excited if not a touch anxious when we caught up with him at NAIAS shortly after the 4 Series concept introduction. Yet his enthusiasm for the concept and articulate and thorough walk-through of the design principles belied his youth and the fact this was his first NAIAs. In short if you ever wanted to see the fu...2013-01-1800 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #66: 2012 Reviewed & 2013 Previewed (Diesels in the US, M Performance)
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It ‘s time for our annual look back at the year that was with a look ahead to what ‘s coming. As we ‘ve mentioned previously 2012 was a huge year for BMW. We look back and ahead at the following:
– The BMW ActiveHybrids (5 and 3 Series) and why they sell in small numbers
– F30 3 Series – the biggest launch of 2012
– The proliferation of xDrive
– M5 and M6 finally launched in the US
– M6 Gran Coupe – the best looking BMW made?
– M135i – a look ahead at the M235i
– Drivin...2012-12-3100 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #65: M550d, Manual M5, Diesels in the US & the JCW GP
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We ‘re back for the November episode of the BimmerCast with a full plate of BMW news to discuss. Here ‘s a quick run-down on what we cover:
– The M550d – Michael talks about his time in the diesel barn burner and how it might just be the perfect car.
– The Manual M5 – likely the last manual M5 ever. Does it still make sense in the land of monster power and dual-clutch transmissions?
– Diesel in the US – it ‘s come in six different models. We break them down.
– BMWN...2012-11-1300 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #64: X1, M135i, F80 M3, M5, M6 & BMWNA\’s Sales Problems
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The BimmerCast returns from summer vacation with a huge show… over an hour. Here ‘s a quick run-down on what we cover:
– First on the list; the introduction of the X1 to the US market. It ‘s the cheapest new BMW in the US and appears to be moving off lots quickly based on our sources. But what ‘s behind the X1 ‘s success in the US and worldwide? And is it the first BMW hatch-back in the US since...2012-09-1000 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #63: Untold Story of the E92 CSL & M5 CSL (Plus; M550d, M3 Electric Steering & Toyota?)
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The BimmerCast is back this week with lots of M talk. First up the M6 and M3 CRT first impressions. We had a chance to drive both recently and we give you some insight into why both are exceptional (and surprisingly related). But why is the CRT not the CSL? We have the untold story we ‘ve never fully brought to you before about both the scrapped E92 M3 CSL and the second generation V10 M5 that never saw th...2012-07-0200 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast 62: DTM, 24 Hours of the \’Ring and Future Product Releases for 2012
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BimmerCast 62 is all about Motorsport. We catch-up with Michael who ‘s just back from the first DTM race of the season. yes BMW is back after a 20 year hiatus in the premier Touring car racing series in the world. We go in detail about the race, the season and what it all means for BMW Motorsport.
What about the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring? This year BMW will be putting their weight behind a private team ru...2012-05-0100 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #61: Interview with Head of BMW Exterior Design Karim Habib
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While at the Geneva Motor Show Michael had a moment to catch-up with Karim Habib, head of Exterior Design at BMW. It ‘s a casual conversation that was held spur of the moment on the showroom floor at during the press day. That means (the good) it ‘s the the kind of off the cuff conversation that we rarely get to hear in the automotive press. Exactly the kind of thing we love to bring you here at BF. The bad is that the...2012-03-2000 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #60: The M6, M Performance Line & Why BMW May Want Saab
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BimmerCast 60 is here and we ‘ve got quite a bit to catch-up on. The M6 is first up (with a proper orange no less) that captured our attention more than any 6 series product before it.
We then move onto the M Line of Performance cars. The car that has us particularly excited is the M135i. It may not be thesuccessor to the 1M that some had hoped but it ‘s better realized take on the 135i (which was originally meant to b...2012-03-1000 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #59: BMWNA M Head Matthew Russell Interviewed
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After a long day of interviews at the North American International Auto Show Todd and Matt caught up with BMWNA ‘s M Boss Matthew Russell with an impromptu interview that covered a range of topics. First up we talk 3 Series and the fact that the NAIAS this year is all about 3er. But then we quickly move onto the M5 and why Mr. Russell loves the X5M but thinks the M5 is hands-down the best car in the world.
Then th...2012-01-1400 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #58: How to Order an F30, Updates on the M6, i8 & and the Future of BMW Apps
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We ‘re back but a week since our last show with a look ahead at 2012 and some improved audio quality and another big 60 minute show. But more importantly we tell you how to properly order an F30 and what those “Lines ” really are.
After the F30 we move onto the Detroit and Geneva Motor shows and what to expect at each. But what about M? 2012 will initially be the year of the M5 and then as things warm-up a drop-top with close...2012-01-0200 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #58b: The Future of MINI
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Something funny happened after Michael and I finished our last podcast for BimmerFile. We started talking MINIs. And as we ‘re prone to do, we quickly started talking about future cars and the direction of the brand. What followed was the most efficient use of ten minutes possible to MINI fans. In short we break down when you ‘ll see the next generation MINI, what will be under the hood, and what will happen to the rest of the MINI range thro...2012-01-0200 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #57: BMW\’s Year in Review
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After a very long break we ‘re back with another big show. First up we recap the last two months of BMW news starting of course with the 6er Gran Coupe and then quickly moving onto the F30 and next generation M3. We round out the news with some thought on DTM and the future of BMW ‘s racing programs. But this show is all about our personal highs and lows of the year with Michael and I dishing a few surprises.
He...2011-12-2400 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #56: M5, F30 3 Series, F20 1 Series & Full Recap of the Last Four Months of BMW
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After a very long break we ‘re back with our biggest and longest show ever. We start with the M5 and new 3 Series and Michael ‘s first-hand experiences with both cars. And as much as that could be a show in itself, we move on to tackle pretty much every other major BMW topic from the last three months. The show runs a little over an hour and weighs in at 45 mb but it ‘s one you won ‘t want to miss.
Here ‘...2011-10-3100 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #55: the 1M vs the M3 & X6M at Laguna Seca
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We at BF get a lot of opportunities to drive BMWs. But rarely do we have a chance to current M line-up aganst each-other at a track like Laguna Seca. And more than anything we wanted to see how each the M3 and the X6M stacked up against the newest and most acclaimed M cars in years – the 1 Series M Coupe. I won ‘t give the results away but one thing that was pretty telling was how excited I was on each lap...2011-09-0200 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast Interview: Brian Watts – Head of Marketing & Sales for BMW M
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We caught up with Mr Watts while at Laguna Seca where M was showing off the new M5 for the first time on US soil. We wanted to check in on the latest from the M Division (ie the M5) as well as shed some more light on the background of the 1M. Specifically we were able to get some fascinating new details surrounding the 1M and how it almost didn ‘t come to market. Mr. Watts also was able to dispel some pe...2011-08-2100 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast #53: Z4M, M5, Tri-Turboes & the 6 Series Gran Sport
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We ‘re back after a month break that saw Michael make the big move across the pond to Germany. But the news never stops and, as you ‘d expect, we have a ton to catch-up on. Full list of topics after the break.
– 1M CSL Rumor (squashed)
– M2; what to expect
– X1 M and X3 M
– Z4M Coming?
– M5 Engine details
– Valencia Orange F20 1 Series?
– 6 Series Gran Coupe boring?
– 5GT M Sport (is it a punch-line?)2011-07-1000 minBimmerCast Archives - BimmerFileBimmerCast Special: Guide to the Nurburgring
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As you may have guessed we ‘re pretty pumped for the 24 Hours of the Nurburgring this weekend here at BF. Sure F1 is at Valencia, but for those could do without the glitz and glamour and would rather focus on the ultimate man and machine, there isn ‘t a better race in the world. So with that said we thought it appropriate to do a little refresher on the track that will be featured this weekend and that has so shaped BMW over the years.
The Nordschleife Nurburgring has been...2011-06-2000 min