Podcasts by White Roof Radio - The MINI Cooper Podcast

Since Todd Already Bought One from 2023-11-02T17:00

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MINI is Going Electric from 2023-09-01T14:30

Starting off reminding you that MotoringFile.com is the only source for MINI Cooper news. If you disagree, or pre...

Woofcast 691 - New MINI Interior from 2023-07-21T01:05:54

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 a...

Woofcast 690: Feels Like Getting out of an F150 from 2023-07-04T12:47:28

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...

White Roof Radio 689: They Should Have Called it Winston from 2023-04-27T15:28:38

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 ...

Woofcast 688: The Electric MINI is Dead. Long live the electric MINI from 2023-03-29T22:31:35

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 ...

Woofcast 687: db Sold his MINI from 2022-12-15T17:50:52

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 ). Hi...

Woofcast 686 - You Aren't Driving Fast Enough from 2022-10-06T14:24:13

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 bee...

Woofcast 685: The Loss of a Legend from 2022-07-30T18:49:24

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 ...

Woofcast 684: MINI Going to the'Ring from 2022-05-19T15:54:15

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 to ...

20 Years of MINI! from 2022-04-08T22:51:50

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 ...

White Roof Radio 682: A No ICE Garage from 2022-03-29T20:21:57

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

White Roof Radio 681: Bring Back the Pop from 2022-03-17T14:40:09

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 up with s...

Woofcast 680: 2023 MINI Special Editions from 2022-02-11T14:27:53

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 as...

Woofcast 679: The F Car has Brought the Enthusiasm Back from 2022-01-30T14:49:49

#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 bac...

Woofcast 678: The MINI You Loved to Hate from 2021-12-17T19:24:56

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 s...

Woofcast 677: BMW M5 CS vs MINI Cooper JCW vs the MINI Cooper from 2021-11-21T15:35:01

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 l...

Woofcast 676: BMW MINI Test Fest from 2021-10-30T02:30:08

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 ...

Woofcast 675: The Cheapest Mod to Make You Feel Alive from 2021-10-22T17:28:56

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 ha...

Woofcast 674: 85 Years of White Roof Radio from 2021-09-27T22:55:21

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 ...

Woofcast 673: What Makes the F56 the Best MINI Ever from 2021-09-14T23:48:43

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...

Woofcast #672 - Good in Small Doses from 2021-09-01T04:06:36

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. I...

Woofcast 671: We Crack Ourselves Up from 2021-08-18T00:36:05

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!...

Woofcast 670: Introducing the 2016 MINI Cooper Superleggera? from 2021-08-02T22:41:03

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 a GP3....

White Roof Radio is Dead, Long Live White Roof Radio from 2021-03-22T18:18:30

Wait, db is podcasting? What about WRR?

Woofcast Six Hundred Sixty Nine from 2020-08-17T23:19:24

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

Woofcast 668: The First Gen MINI is the Best Modern MINI from 2020-05-22T22:42:42

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 our...

Woofcast 667: The Quarantine Show from 2020-04-26T15:48:10

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, ...

Woofcast 665: All About the Hostess Rack from 2020-03-03T02:55:52

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 ...

Woofcast 664: Grounded on the Ground from 2020-01-31T16:46:11

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, b...

White Roof Radio 663: They Have Donuts in Vegas from 2020-01-12T15:56:45

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...

Interview: Steve Ambeau, Department Head, MINI Brand Communications from 2019-11-23T16:18:50

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 an...

MotoringFile Interview: Mike Peyton, VP MINIUSA from 2019-11-19T15:13:17

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

White Roof Radio 662: The Thirty Year Gap from 2019-11-10T21:00

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. the p...

Woofcast 661: Thunder Something from 2019-10-13T23:57:44

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 t...

White Roof Radio 660: Todd Throws a Code from 2019-09-24T01:08:12

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 ...

Woofcast 659: Apples to an Orange Fight from 2019-08-26T00:00

  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 the...

Woofcast 658: Red Foxx and Ozzy from 2019-07-28T17:40:47

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. ...

Woofcast 657 - The GP Has To Be Special from 2019-07-07T23:00

  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! Qui...

White Roof Radio 656: We Are Limited Edition from 2019-06-24T02:00

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 ...

Woofcast 655: The S Has a Turbo, The Cooper Doesn't? from 2019-04-08T14:27:33

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 odom...

Woofcast 654 - Don't Drive Angry from 2019-03-17T23:00

  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...

Woofcast 653: Carrousel from 2019-01-28T17:06:07

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 s...

Woofcast 652: I Don't Know How to Drive an Automatic from 2018-12-13T17:12:22

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...

MotoringFile Interview: Pat McKenna from 2018-12-07T04:33:22

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 conversati...

Woofcast 651: The Snow Show from 2018-11-23T13:00

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, ...

Woofcast 650 - Every Car Looks Better in Maroon from 2018-10-14T20:00

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...

Woofcast 649:Unicorns Are Out There from 2018-10-01T00:00

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 ...

Woofcast 648: What is Your Rap Name? from 2018-09-17T04:22:19

  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 se...

Woofcast 647: Small Means Sh*$ty from 2018-09-02T16:54:43

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 fi...

Woofcast 646: You're Doing it Wrong from 2018-08-19T17:19:05

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...

Woofcast 645: Todd was Wrong from 2018-08-05T22:00

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 stic...

Woofcast 644: Rad Return Policy from 2018-07-15T20:00

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...

Woofcast 643: Where's The Gin from 2018-06-19T13:43:26

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 ...

Woofcast 642: Old Guy Ailment Problems from 2018-05-27T20:00

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,...

Woofcast 641: Gabe Left Cider on the Table from 2018-04-29T22:02:04

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 al...

Woofcast 630: Todd Reads the FAQ from 2018-04-09T03:00

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 ...

Woofcast 639: Tying Things Together from 2018-03-26T20:38:19

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...

Woofcast 638: db queries Todd from 2018-03-10T21:00

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 be...

Woofcast 637: Cheerios in the Cupholder from 2018-02-04T16:48:46

Cheerios in the Cupholder The Ask Chad, kind of, show. Since Hank is in need of a battery, Chad helps us out with all of the information you could need about replacing your battery in a 2nd or 3rd ...

Woofcast 636: We Like Brake Check Videos from 2018-01-15T00:14:54

Starting off with a reminder: Do as we do, not as Gabe says. And, watch some brake check videos if you are looking for some entertainment. Going old school this week. Just Gabe, Todd and I and of c...

Woofcast #635: Everything Goes Sideways from 2017-12-15T19:00

Last show of 2017! Full crew for you guys this week too. We get Gabe to tell us all about the Countryman PHEV and a few other thoughts comparing it to the (what else) Clubman. We do a Craigslist ch...

Woofcast 634: Dropping F Bombs Like Bridger from 2017-12-05T19:00

A 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...

Woofcast 633: The Mad Lib Edition from 2017-11-22T19:00

Todd, Chad and Gabe tonight. Sure, I'm there too, but here's the thing. Had some technical issues while recording last week where my side did actually get recorded. You probably won't notice too mu...

Woofcast 632: Todd Makes a Horse Joke from 2017-10-27T18:00

What started as a short show to catch up with Brian about his trip to Germany for a special event held for MINI and BMW Genius', turned into another rousing edition of White Roof Radio! Todd admits...

Woofcast 631: AJ Can Park In A Box from 2017-10-17T18:00

Very oddly shaped show for you guys this week. Todd took the helm 100% this week, with Chad and AJ. Skipping news this week, they spent some time talking about driving MINIs, fast, in a controlled ...

Woofcast 630: Gabe Has Been Redacted from 2017-10-03T18:40:29

Sorry for the delays gang, but it has been very busy over here for the entire team! This week we get caught up with MTTS, the JCW GP and LCI. I owe you some links and a few other things that I will...

Woofcast 629: Never Try to Teach a Pig to Sing from 2017-09-01T18:00

With the announcement of the MINI Electric concept this week, our Slack channel was blowing up, so we figured we had better get that on wax before we lost it! We talk about the design of the concep...

Woofcast 628:"I Love The Clubman"-- G. Bridger, 2017 from 2017-08-25T18:00

It's that crazy slow time of the year where nothing is really happening anywhere due to back to school. Still, we solidier on and talk about flight delays, throttle response in a Ferrari vs. a MINI...

Woofcast 627: The Countryman Crashes Well from 2017-08-11T18:00

FINALLY a new show for you guys! Full crew, almost, an a long show too! Chad updates us about MINIs on the Mack and what's happening at (hint: blue mohawk) before we get into the news. Gabe contin...

Woofcast 626: JCW Sales are Insane from 2017-07-21T18:00

JCW 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...

Woofcast 624: I Am Global Warming from 2017-06-23T22:00

Here we are, back again talking about weather, politics and MINIs. And Apple Stuff (especially on ). And Roadsters. And JCW Clubman. And Hootie and the Blowfish. Just another fantastic episode of W...

Woofcast 623: Streaming Music From His Pants from 2017-06-13T03:39:23

First up, I want to start by apologizing for the extra echo this week. Secondly, please check back for the show notes.

Woofcast 622: Todd is the Anti-Chrome from 2017-05-28T18:00

Gabe joins us this week to talk about the new JCW Clubman, which is the MotoringFile company car for the next year. We also discuss the possibility of to head up MINI design. You would think that ...

Woofcast 621: Gert Hildebrand Was Right from 2017-05-05T18:00

Woofcast 621 Gabe is offended, still loves the Clubman and we call him on it and then give him the time to explain himself. I am pretty sure he did a good job of it. Alex had the chance to drive To...

Woofcast 620: The Chad Show from 2017-04-21T21:03:32

Let's start this episode with some questionably helpful PSAs. Very questionable. Then, it's a few news stories, including the by David Brown Automotive. This link will give you some cool time wast...

Woofcast 619: Wow, That's Phat! from 2017-04-08T15:29:49

Lots of things going on this week for you guys! Brian does a deep dive on the Countryman PHEV for us and is on deck to answer any questions you may have, comments are open! For those of you that ar...

Luis Parocarpi Interview from 2017-03-29T14:00

I had the opportunity to interview Luis Parocarpi from before he headed south of the border for a Rally in this fine looking Countryman. We talked about the success at Daytona, the challenges of S...

Woofcast 618: Alligator Seawolf from 2017-03-24T14:00

Woofcast 618: Alligator Seawolf In this episode, named after our man Alex based on his name. We spend some time talking about that, of course, along with some other examples of the great, and so n...

JCW Race Team Interview from 2017-03-16T01:00

Gabe 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.com

Woofcast 617: It's Pronounced"For-Tay" from 2017-03-12T03:06:23

Another great show this week! Alex schools me on French, Brian drives the Countryman PHEV, Todd drives the 4 door Cooper and I put on my tin-foil hat. Pretty sure you guys are going to enjoy this o...

Woofcast 616: The Forty Seven Thousand Dollar MINI from 2017-02-24T21:51:30

Big show for you guys this week. A quick note to the affliates, we do go long. Gabe joins in tonight with myself, Todd and Alex. We cover a ton of stuff including Todd's week with a JCW Convertible...

Woofcast 615: I'm Smarter Than the Internet from 2017-02-10T21:45:21

I'm Smarter Than The Internet BIG show this week! Brian drove the Countryman, Chad has (click through to vote for you favorite!), Todd is holding down the rebel base in Kansas and Alex was busy exp...

Woofcast 614: The Thirty Fives from 2017-01-27T12:36:58

We talk Countryman, how the new political landscape could affect the car buying experience, AMVIV and a whole bunch more! Join Todd, Chad and I for a rousing discussion this week, won't you? This w...

Woofcast 613: A Big Bag of 6 Podcasters from 2017-01-13T15:00

Woofcast 613: A Big Bag of 6 Podcasters Ladies and Gentlemen, boys and girls, White Roof Radio has kicked off a new year of Podcasting, talking about MINI Coopers like we like to do. Full panel ton...

Woofcast 612: The New Todd from 2016-12-17T03:08:34

Full crew for our last show of 2016. Joined tonight by Mr. Bridger from and Brian Dallas from to talk new Countryman, in car tech, sales and a little bit about autonomous cars. Note to the afflia...

Woofcast 611: [hashtag]dbwasright from 2016-12-06T04:00

Todd's MINI in the shop and his default snow car is a convertible. I'm getting ready to do brakes on my car and deem the R56 to be fairly fall-aparty. The new Detroit Tuned shop is almost ready! An...

Woofcast 610: The Knob of Sadness from 2016-11-18T03:55:58

Woofcast #610: The Knob of Sadness A new show for you guys! Full crew this week catching up with Todd about SEMA and his overall disappoint with the show this year. Probably because it was truck ye...

Woofcast #609 from 2016-10-27T03:59:35

Todd and Alex and Gabe join me shortly after the 2017 Countryman information hit  and we spent over an hour talking all about it, including a fair bit of time on the plugin hybrid version. Short ve...

Woofcast #608: I forgot to pick a title from 2016-10-24T14:00

608 Todd, Chad and I making a show for you guys this week. Starting off with over run from our talking about exhaust before getting into news. Sales, as usual. We are confused, as usual. Also, who...

Woofcast #607: Make MINI Great Again from 2016-10-11T02:49:27

Back on track as promised! We start off by ruining the brand (so offline I can't even share it with you here) and Alex is trying to make MINI great again from San Fransisco. And, no, we won't be st...

Woofcast #606: Hyper Cafenium Spazinate from 2016-10-03T03:36:23

Finally a new show after WRR HQ: Arizona relocation and we are right back to it. News from MotoringFile like we like to do, plus Alex tells us about his adventures driving his F56 JCW vs the 2nd Ge...

#605: Alex is back! from 2016-09-22T04:14:36

Alex is back and WRR does it's part to help you out with your citizenship needs. That, plus MINI stuff and news like we like to do. Full notes to follow, there have been some delays due to the relo...

Woofcast #604: Old Dudes in Lamborghinis from 2016-08-31T04:35:30

We get an update on what ride Chad took to the Woodward Dream Cruise. Really though, the big deal is that Chad actually closed on a brand new building for ! Watch for more details to follow very so...

Woofcast #603: It's Just Seepage from 2016-08-24T03:09:37

Chad tells us about the hot thing happening last week in Detroit; . Rumor has it there was even many El Camino's spotted. We do news from like we like to do, including some inside information abou...

Woofcast #602: The JCW is ready for takeoff from 2016-08-10T18:00

A little sales, a little JCW Clubman and little talk of what we think is the new normal. All that an more! Special treat again, we are joined by Mr.  again. A quick heads up in that we do go long t...

Woofcast #1: Happy Birthday White Roof Radio from 2016-08-01T18:27:26

On this day in 2005, after a couple of weeks of testing, setting up the website, getting art work ready and trying to figure out how to record a show, Todd and I posted the very first episode of Wh...

Woofcast #601: How Does MINI Fix This? from 2016-07-29T19:45:49

We are back after MTTS, joined by Mr. Bridger for some lively talk about sales, marketing and all other things MINI. Todd even gives us his thoughts about MTTS2016 and we get an interview with our ...

Woofcast #600: The Wolf is Hammered from 2016-07-20T10:00

The 600th spin around the podcast planet. 11th anniversary coming up August 1st. One might say that we have been doing this for quite a while. And we know that many of you have been with us since t...

Woofcast #599: You Alienated Your Base from 2016-07-12T16:00

Recorded as the rest of you were headed to #mtts2016. We talk sales, or lack there of and other news from MotoringFile.com and a few others that we found over the week, including our take on Top Ge...

Woofcast #598: Minus the Bear from 2016-07-08T16:00

In this episode, we find Todd and Alex talking about what you would expect; their JCWs. Alex gives us more information about his new car that I know many of you will enjoy. Then we talk tech and th...

Woofcast #597: Alex Buys a JCW from 2016-06-27T18:00

With Todd busy getting ready for MTTS and Chad super busy at , it's just Alex and I this week, which is awesome since Alex just bought a 2016 JCW! Besides hearing all about (and me being disappoint...

Woofcast #596: The Wheel&Tire Show from 2016-06-20T18:00

The boys soldier on in my absence. Joined by Gabe to cover news from MotoringFile.com. Not only that, but an epic Ask Chad talking about tires and wheels. A note to the affliates, we do go long thi...

Woofcast #595: 2017 Model Year Changes from 2016-06-08T19:19:51

Full notes to follow, but these are the changes that are coming for the 2017 MINI Model year including price and options. 

Woofcast #594: Cut the Balls Off Your Car from 2016-06-03T04:34:08

Joined 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 ...

Woofcast #593: The Bonus Round from 2016-05-27T20:38:48

Just in time for you holiday! Should the JCW run closer to 300HP? Is MINI Getting Car Play? Is Alex having problems with cats? All of these questions, plus listener feedback, in this weeks show! Ha...

Woofcast 592: Listen to Han Solo from 2016-05-20T04:02

All over the automotive landscape tonight. MINI News, as usual, plus a few other things. Like how this featuring the ridiculous BMW commercial (below). And more about how the car show is dying. And...

Woofcast #591: My Fob is Smaller Than Yours from 2016-05-12T03:21:08

Todd, Alex and I talking more about what is wrong with MINI these days. There is a prerequisite for this show. Go over and read the Hipster Malarky about the new MINI Seven first. It is truly some ...

Woofcast #590: I’d Blame Onkyo for That from 2016-05-06T05:28:32

Talking about MINI Cooper stuff with Chad, Alex and Todd, like we like to do. News from Motoringfile as well as this story from the WSJ and this about pending lawsuits against MINI, plus a few othe...

Woofcast #589: A Day Late from 2016-05-02T03:05:28

Actually a bit more than a day late, but by show time, it’s a day late. It’s the new math. News from Motoringfile, shout-outs to you guys (thanks for all the feedback on the last show) and talking ...

Woofcast #588: Alex and the $19 Bottle of Water from 2016-04-21T04:21:46

Alex is back! Since illness and other things kept us from making a show last week, you might think that we had a few things to say, and you’d be right. The boys were pretty revved up tonight, and I...

Woofcast #587: Clever Title Goes Here from 2016-04-07T03:29:32

With Chad out sick, Alex still adjusting to the cost of living in CA (and waiting for his show gear to arrive via donkey train, I think) and Gabe’s flight running late, Todd and I soldiered on. Tal...

Woofcast 586: New Possibilities from 2016-03-24T03:23:37

Joined by (Mr. MotoringFile)[http://www.motoringfile.com] tonight, we discuss all things F56, including some new revalations Todd shares about his new JCW. That, plus safety results (awesome!) and ...

Woofcast #585: 4 bikes, 3 MINIs from 2016-03-17T03:14:08

Breaking our silence! There is a very good reason for that as Todd has added a Chili Red JCW F56 to his stable. And I added another bicycle. The bulk of the show is, of course, talking about Todd’s...

Time for a Break. Again from 2016-03-10T04:39:58

Dear fine and good looking fans of White Roof Radio, We have been doing this for more than 10 years as you already know. I have made the decision for us to take a break. As before, I will be sharin...

Woofcast #584: Kittens Sell Cars from 2016-02-25T04:28:09

Now that we have all, mostly, returned to the land of the living, we thought it would be a good idea to do a show. Todd, Chad and I doing what we do. Talking about MINIs and other cars. How about t...

Woofcast #583 from 2016-02-11T12:54:05

Just getting it into the feed gang. Notes to follow. Special thanks to our man Brian Dallas for covering for db (who was sick) and Alex (who was something else). Download |WRR @ iTunes | Show Notes

Woofcast #582: Macaroni Salad and Supermodels from 2016-02-02T05:19:20

News from MotoringFile, including a visit by Gabe as we drove around Vegas in a Dodge Dart, Ask Chad and some programing updates. Oh, and we talk MINI advertising in preparation for the Super Bowl ...

Woofcast #581: Who is Anders Warmer from 2016-01-27T04:33:50

News from MotoringFile.com, including some talk about the new convertible, new transmissions and the new Clubman with All4. Not to mention some shocking numbers about the resale value of the F56. T...

Woofcast #580: Would You Like John Varvatos or Vince Camuto? from 2016-01-19T05:15:31

Big show this week. BIG show! We have tech updates, we have news from MotoringFile.com and Chad lays down the knowledge! Not only that, but we found some minor issues with the new owners lounge and...

Woofcast #579: Let’s Try Again Using The Term Affordable from 2016-01-12T04:57:12

We are back from our end of year holiday break and feeling excited for 2016! Of course we start by talking about weather, like we like to do. News from MotoringFile, an Ask Chad question, car talk ...

Gabe and Todd Drive the Clubman from 2015-12-30T05:21:58

In case you missed it in Woofcast 577, here is the audio from the Clubman press event in Savannah, GA. In which, Gabe and Todd wax poetic about the Clubman and the boring state of roads in Georgia,...

Woofcast #578: They’ve Got to be Chrome from 2015-12-23T04:32:01

Ladies and Gentlemen, presenting the final episode of White Roof Radio for 2015. Finishing off the beginning of our 10th year podcasting with some news, views, opinions, mud flaps and nothing, I re...

Woofcast #577: The Clubman Show, Again from 2015-12-15T05:15:12

Todd & Gabe went down to Georgia, they were looking for a MINI to Drive. Which they found in the shape of the new Clubman! Good stuff here to be sure. Plus, listener shout-outs and a very little bi...

Woofcast #576: We Don’t Need A Title This Week from 2015-12-09T04:01:15

A short show, sans Alex, for you this week. Bonus it’s a day late, and that’s on me. Apologies. News from Motoringfile, an update about my MINI and a few other odds and ends. Todd and Gabe are in G...

Woofcast 575: Free football phone with every Countryman from 2015-11-24T13:38:07

To those of you in the United States, Happy Thanksgiving. To the rest of you every where else, have a fantastic Thursday this week. We handle news from as always, including quite a bit more Clubman...

Woofcast #574: Get Your Head Out Of Your Apps from 2015-11-17T04:34:03

Lots of show for you guys tonight. To get this out of the way, thanks to everyone that reminded us that we missed the Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald anniversary. Are you new here? No worries, Woofc...

Woofcast #573: Hello, Donald from 2015-11-10T04:17:02

Another big show for you guys! News from MotoringFile as usual, including us really digging the upcoming 4 door limited edition JCW Carbon Edition, which we think is going to be a winner. Too bad o...

Woofcast #572: What Ever Happened to Courtney Love from 2015-11-03T03:49:40

News of the week from MotoringFile plus we talk about the weather. We also let you know that you can mod your MINI and an update about the airbag recall. Subscribe | Download |WRR @ iTunes | Show N...

Wooftcast #571: You Don’t Need That Kind of Negativity In Your Life from 2015-10-27T04:00:09

Our boy Alex loves the Star Wars. He started watching the new trailer last week and hasn’t stopped yet. Needless to say, we start with some Shuttle Cast this week. Besides Star Wars, some talk abou...

Woofcast #570: I’ve Got One On Order from 2015-10-20T03:44:02

News from MotoringFile sure. That’s what we do. Talking about Alex heading to NASCAR at Kansas and to drive “The GP”. A little car gadget talk, including dash cams. And possible full engine replace...

WRR Interview: Stephen Simpson MINI JCW Racing Team Driver from 2015-10-17T15:28:04

Last week we had the privilege of interviewing Stephen Simpson, one of the drivers of the MINI JCW Racing Team. It was a great conversion not only because Stephen’s a great guy, but also because we...

Woofcast #569: Get Off My Lawn from 2015-10-13T04:16:10

News from MotoringFile tonight, like we like to do. When you get a chance, Gabe has a great write up after checking out the Clubman last week and you can read that here. You can check out the epic ...

Woofcast #568: This is The Show Right Now? from 2015-10-06T03:55:50

News from MotoringFile? Check. Ask Chad? Check. Awesome iPhone talk? Check. Plus, Todd schools us on the electric seats and how big of a rip-off they really are. No, really, listen. A quick update ...

Woofcast 567: Boom, You’re an American from 2015-09-29T03:47:55

We heard you like the new Clubman, so we put some Clubman in your Clubman. #Clubman. You might have guessed that we spent a fair amount of time talking about the Clubman (!), mostly because the con...

Woofcast #566: Setting Off Car Alarms from 2015-09-22T03:11:22

Starting off picking on Alex because he won’t stop using Waze and I tell my Waze story. We wish it worked, but Todd started his installation 4 months ago and it’s still not done. Once we finish wit...

Woofcast #565: Jesus Wore It Long from 2015-09-15T03:52:59

Back to normal, finally! We have your news from MotoringFile, another Ask Chad Question and db rants about hipsters! You guys are in for a real treat. Be sure to stick around after the clicking sou...

Woofcast #564: Sounds Better Than a Subaru from 2015-09-08T18:34:15

We were delayed by the holiday gang,thanks for you patience! The latest news from MotoringFile, a great Ask Chad question and some talk about Volvos. Full notes with links to follow later today. Su...

Woofcast #563: The Gluten Free Show from 2015-08-25T04:16:07

We are back and with a short show for you guys this week. Todd, Chad and I spend tonight talking about camber, electric cars and gluten free all the things. Some things that might interest you are ...

From the Archives: Woofcast #102 from 2015-08-18T04:02:04

Firing up the way back machine again for you guys, but only once this week. Between Chad recovering from MINI on the Mac and Todd printing t-shirts and recovering from the Vegas heat and Alex being...

#tbt: Woofcast #2 from 2015-08-13T15:00:19

Continuing 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 w...

Woofcast #562: When Does the Trash Talking Start? from 2015-08-11T04:47:19

Gabe joins us tonight to talk about news from MotoringFile and his time with the new JCW, after Chad recaps MINI on the Mack. Listen for him and AJ soon on the MotorTrend Podcast! Gabe’s full revie...

#tbt: Woofcast #1 from 2015-08-06T15:00:37

Where it all started way back in 2005. I present to you the first Woofcast as it was originally posted. Most of the links don’t work, but the audio does and that’s what you are hear for anyway, rig...

Woofcast #561: The $50 Liquid Cake from 2015-08-04T04:19:40

On this, the 10th ANNIVERSARY of White Roof Radio, we are joined by our good friend AJ on her way to the Mack. Then, we talk about the Top Gear boys heading to Amazon Prime, MINI on the Mack, recal...

Woofcast #560: Go For Pants from 2015-07-28T14:47:43

Special 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...

Woofcast #559: Keep Them Waxed from 2015-07-21T04:43:40

Alternately titled: Check Your Oil! Go, do it today. Thank you. With that out of the way, it’s us talking about MINI stuff, like we like to do. News from MotoringFile.com, we talk a little bit abou...

WRR Interview: A Conversation With A Motoring Advisor from 2015-07-15T19:39:42

Two weeks ago we had the chance to interview Tony Poulson, Motoring Advisor at MINI of Murray. We’ve been wanting to have a conversation with a Motoring Advisor for some time and this gave us the o...

Woofcast #558: I Am Not Wearing Pants from 2015-07-14T04:25:43

News from MotoringFile.com, #mtts2016 updates, MINIs on the Mac updates and a whole lot more all in this week’s episode of The World Famous White Roof Radio. Also, be sure to check out our newest s...

Woofcast #557: The Dog Show from 2015-07-07T04:02:15

We start with dogs, move on to more dogs (via MINIUSA) and end, oddly enough, on dogs. In between, we do get to the latest news from MotoringFile, the last episode of Top Gear and my current experi...

Woofcast #556: The Clubman Show from 2015-06-30T03:25:03

We heard you like Clubman, so we put some Clubman in your Clubman. #clubman. Besides our thoughts on the latest MINI (spoiler alert; we like it), we have a very unique interview with Motoring Advis...

Woofcast #555: We Have a Petition for That from 2015-06-23T04:36:20

Bringing you the Triple 5 this week, talking about a good interview with David Duncan, the new MINI logo (top right of the page), the upcoming 2016 model year changes and Alex’s petition to save th...

Woofcast 554: It’s Got LoJack and Window Tint from 2015-06-16T03:56:03

News from MotoringFile, including, but not limited to the new Clubman and JCW (again) before moving on to the content portion of the show. Please join Todd, Chad, Alex and me for another rousing ro...

Woofcast #553: Free with French Toast at Ihop from 2015-06-09T03:17

Back from AMVIV, we talk about that, news from MotoringFile, jet powered MINI Coopers that crash and how children don’t like to drive. All this and more on this weeks episode. Subscribe | Download ...

Video: AMVIV Motorama from 2015-06-03T14:43:08

A little shaky cam video from AMVIV this last weekend. It was taken during the Motorama, which is a fancy word for going out to look at some cool MINI Coopers and raise money for a good cause. We a...

Woofcast #552: Welcome to the Tire Show from 2015-05-26T03:41:46

Try as I want to avoid it, we ended up talking about tires more than normal tonight. Along with news from MotorFile and Chad recaps his experience from this years Dragon. Plus some buyers remorse t...

Woofcast #551: Just Like Hootie and The Blowfish from 2015-05-19T04:06:24

We are excited for AMVIV and update you with all of the cool car stuff happening in Vegas NEXT weekend! Plus, Alex is still car shopping, I talk about the Roadster and the latest mods to Bruce. And...

Woofcast #550: I Want a Cyclecart from 2015-05-05T05:23:52

This week we are all about go-carts and MINIs that race. Listen for the great interview Todd got from the guys at Lap Motor Sports. Yes, those guys, the ones that are racing the F56 all over the co...

Woofcast #549: Top Gear and Titties from 2015-04-28T04:24:39

News of the week from MotoringFile, as always and we might have talked a little about Top Gear tonight. Oh! And, as a special treat, Nathaniel joins us from Salzmoto and the ever popular ScooterFil...

Woofcast #548: Test Drives are Broken for Guys Like Us from 2015-04-21T04:13:47

Alex finds the cure and tried to drive a JCW. Todd survived Vegas (again) and talks about his GP (again). I update you guys on http://www.amviv.com and tell you how to get a room in Vegas. Plus new...

Woofcast 547: Travel Like a Wad of Cash to the Safe from 2015-04-14T03:58:55

Todd drives a VW GTI in Las Vegas. And likes it! We talk about that for quite a bit before going to news from MotoringFile. Played with a new way of sharing the show live for you guys, watch for us...

Woofcast Live: On the Downlow (we are testing) from 2015-04-10T02:20:08

A new way to listen live. We tested on Thursday night and we were very pleased with the results. Watch for us to make this a more regular part of the show! whiteroofradio is on Mixlr

Woofcast 546: Favorite Thing To Do With My Clothes On from 2015-04-07T04:17:13

First, thanks to all of our Philly MINI peeps for returning the boys safely to their respective homes. Very glad a good time was had by all and Todd was able to work his magic, including this fine ...

Woofcast #545: I’d Rather Have a Moped from 2015-03-24T03:45:01

We start out with some event reminders to keep you guys in the loop. If you are one that is going to be attending AMVIV, you should be getting registered at The Silverton sooner than later. Last we...

Woofcast #544: This Time, We Mean It from 2015-03-17T19:48:59

Technical glitches kept us from getting this episode up on time for you guys. Our apologies. ~db Guests are back! This week, Shawn Myers and Charlie Volgelheim from the Motor Trend Podcast join us ...

Woofcast #543: Plastidip and the Future of Mobility from 2015-03-10T04:06:54

Joined by Gabe yet again for a rousing rendition of The World Famous White Roof Radio. We cover news of the week from MotoringFile as usual,including small wheels and the state of in car infotainme...

Woofcast #542: The Turbo Nipple from 2015-03-03T05:53:39

Joined 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 ...

Woofcast #542 Live! from 2015-03-01T23:12:34

Invitation: Woofcast #542 – Live from 2015-02-27T04:55:03

Join us, won’t you? Sunday, March 1st starting shortly after 6:00 PM Eastern time, we will be recording Woofcast 542, live! I’m going to warm up the chat room and everything. We’ll have you done in...

Woofcast #541 from 2015-02-24T05:14:26

News of the week from MotoringFile, a few updates about my MINI (including the new body kit) and we are doing another live show! Be sure to join us Sunday, March 1st around 6:00 PM EST. Full detail...

Woofcast #540: Only If I Can Keep the Lizards from 2015-02-17T05:39:09

I get things started talking about graphics removal from Bruce and the new JCW body kit. Photos of that will follow and I’m going to be curious to hear what you guy think of it with, gasp(!), paint...

Woofcast 539: Thirteen Dollars and Fifty Cents, Plus Tax from 2015-02-10T15:59:04

UPDATE – Corrected links. Apologies for this showing in your feed twice. I still don’t think the diesel is coming and other news from MotoringFile.com start us out this week. All of the news that i...

Woofcast #538: Overserved at the MGM Grand from 2015-02-03T06:12:34

Weather and Vegas silliness to get us started this week. And Todd had lunch with Carlos Santana. And Chad shoveled the driveway. And Todd reconned the Silverton Resort for AMVIV. Once I was done ty...

Woofcast 537: The Coffee Mug is Mine, B!$#% from 2015-01-27T03:53:58

db buys a MINI, Alex’s friends check out the new MINI 5 door and Todd makes a MINI say whoa! All that, plus news of the week from MotoringFile.com and Chad’s thoughts on the Superleggera. And, if y...

Woofcast #536: It’s Not the Mullet in Your Head, It’s the Mullet in Your Heart from 2015-01-21T06:08:27

Starting off with a PSA or two (seriously, drive careful out there gang!) before rolling into news of the week and Alex’s take on NAIAS. We have interviews coming this week from the show that we th...

Woofcast #535 – I Don’t Want Your Money, Just Get Out from 2015-01-13T04:31:59

Kicking off 2015 underneath the White Roof! Our 10th year of podcasting, with our actual 10th Anniversary happening in August! Tonight, Todd and I are joined by Chad (Detroit Tuned) and Alex, who h...

From the Archives: Woofcast #495 from 2014-12-30T05:13:41

The last show of 2013 to share with you tonight. A bit of a backward way to end this year and sometimes, that’s how we roll. We were live for this episode and we talked about Oreos. Good times inde...

Woofcast #534: JLaw, AC/DC and a Black Trans-Am from 2014-12-23T05:04:34

Guys, it’s the last show of 2014 and oh boy! I think you are really going to like this. Todd, Chad, Alex and I are joined by Patrick George (@bypatrickgeorge), Senior Writer at Jalopnik and an actu...

Woofcast #533: Thank you Japan from 2014-12-16T04:58:49

Full crew tonight, including Nathaniel from Scooterfile and Gabe from MotoringFile talking about MINIs and other car related things for you this week. Ok, we spend most of the night talking about J...

Woofcast #533 – LIVE from 2014-12-11T03:05:10

Woofcast 532: The Alfa Romeocast from 2014-12-09T05:01:44

News from the week from MotoringFile.com, of course. Lots of JCW talk today, especially the upcoming JCW suspension and sales finally coming back! Plus, all of the other news that’s fit to print, e...

From the Archives: Woofcast #404 from 2014-12-02T05:20:47

With last Thursday being Thanksgiving in the US, I gave the boys the night off. Instead of a new show, how about this nugget from November, 2011. I believe you will find that it has aged nicely ove...

Woofcast 531: Garage for the Win from 2014-11-25T04:52:39

News from Motoringfile as usual. You can imagine what we spend the bulk of the time talking about, right? Besides that, we talk more on the JCW tuning kit that we were able to experience during #mt...

Woofcast #530: Just Sell ‘Em from 2014-11-18T04:47:23

We’ve got a big pile of show for you guys this week! Todd tells us about SEMA, Alex was glad we missed making a fresh show last week (one of our best shows ever in our opinion), and all of the news...

AMVIV is BACK! AMVIV 11 happening May 2015! from 2014-11-11T21:48:44

Look what we got to wake up to this fine Tuesday. AMVIV is back, baby! A MINI Vaction in Vegas is the event, May 28th – 31st 2015 is the date, Silverton Casino Lodge is the place. Sin City MINI Clu...

From the Archives: The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald from 2014-11-11T04:17:59

It’s that time of year, once again. We weren’t able to create a show last week, so I’m going tradional and sharing with you Woofcast 21, where we learn about Gabe’s facination with the wreck of the...

Woofcast #529 – Say No To Chrome from 2014-11-04T04:31:55

The 529th meeting under the White Roof brings us a big, big, big show for you guys today! News from MotoringFile, an update from our man Todd about the MINIs in his life, some Ask Chad and Swedish ...

Woofcast #528 from 2014-10-28T13:15:24

News from Motoringfile, a little bit of Ask Chad and a great chat with our pal Andrea who just finished a really cool MINI event! This is also me putting it into the feed, full notes to follow. Sub...

Woofcast #527 – The Windows Phone of the Auto World from 2014-10-21T03:57:39

We are back with a fresh episode of the mighty woofcast for you this week, joined by special guest Casey Liss (atp.fm, relay.fm/analog, neutral.fm, @caseyliss), who joined us tonight to talk about ...

From the Archives: Woofcast 397 from 2014-10-14T05:41

So, we had a week. Then, we had a weekend. Which means we weren’t able to get together to make a fresh batch of Woofcast for y’all this week. Luckily, We have almost 10 years of archives. I remembe...

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