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Woofcast #323

db — Tue, 02 Feb 2010 06:45:42 +0000

Todd, Gabe and I talking more about the R60, maybe a little iPad talk and a little bit about everything else like we like to do. Full notes to follow.

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Woofcast #322

db — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 07:28:53 +0000

It capitalized Motoringfile.com last week. It was the target of hate and anger for the better part of 2 years. It is, the MINI Cooper Countryman!

We couldn’t get Gabe on this week to actually give us his thoughts about this MINI, but Todd, Chad and I do our best to give you ours. I think the consensus is that we all like this car and would love to have one in our driveway, but with a few caveats that you will have to listen for in the show.

Did you hear? AMVIV is just around the corner and registration is open! Go get yourself on the list for what is shaping up to be the best AMVIV yet. We will be talking to WRR Listener Andrew ‘Agro’ Ross and Mr. Finn soon with all the details about this event that you are not going to want to miss, quite possibly because of something very cool that we might or might not be planning, maybe.

Finally, if you are in Southern California, mark February 27th down on your calendar to head over to MINI of Ontario for a blood drive between 10a – 3p. BBQ lunch for all that donate, live music, Wii games, air hockey and lots of cool MINI Stuff! And don’t forget, if you are looking for a free oil change for your MINI, they have your covered!

Woofcast 322: Download audio file (woof322.mp3)

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Win a Free MINI Oil Change

db — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 15:04:20 +0000

Hey SoCal MINI Owners! Check this out, from MINI of Ontario!

Hello all you MINI Motoring enthusiasts how would you like to get a FREE oil change? That’s right we said free! In appreciation of all our MINI of Ontario Twitter followers we’d like to invite you to enter and win. All you have to do to enter is follow MINI of Ontario on Twitter (@MINIofOntario). Already a follower? You’re one step ahead of the game! The winner will be chosen at random Wednesday January 27th 2010 at 12:00pm PST and notified via @ on Twitter. GOOD LUCK and LET’S MOTOR!

Woofcast #321

db — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 06:47:20 +0000

News from Motoringfile.com as always, plus the first Ask Chad session of the new year. Keep those questions coming gang to askchad@whiteroofradio.com.

Full notes to follow.

Woofcast 321: Download audio file (woof321.mp3)

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White Roof Radio Inverview: Gert Hildebrand and Marcus Syring

db — Thu, 14 Jan 2010 14:12:29 +0000

Todd and Gabe interview the MINI design team. The big story of the week was the Beachcomber concept and they got to ask them a few questions about it plus other during this almost 30 minute long interview.

White Roof Radio Interview: Gert and Marcus Download audio file (NAIAS3.mp3)

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White Roof Radio Interview: Jim McDowell

db — Wed, 13 Jan 2010 11:00:30 +0000

Todd and Gabe with Mr. McDowell talking from the inside of a JCW Clubman at the NAIAS in Detroit. The spend a lot of time talking about the Beachcomber concept and what it means to MINI.

Interview with Gert and the rest of the design team to follow later today.

Interview: Jim McDowell Download audio file (NAIAS2.mp3)

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Whiteroofradio Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht

db — Tue, 12 Jan 2010 16:13:45 +0000

Todd and Gabe had a chance to catch-up with Dr. Armbrecht (VP of the MINI brand worldwide) yesterday a few hours before the introduction of the MINI Beachcomber. Dr. Armbrecht talked about the Beachcomber, the R60 and of course the coming Roadster and Speedster. We even got a smile with the mention of MINI in the WRC.

Interview: VP of MINI Dr. Armbrecht: Download audio file (NAIAS1.mp3)

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Woofcast #320

db — Mon, 11 Jan 2010 15:55:16 +0000

We’re back! full crew to start off 2010 under the White Roof!

Sure we talk about a few things from Motoringfile.com. Sure we goof off a bit. Heck, we even pick on Michael for driving a VW again. Good times to be sure. But do you care? Doubtful.

You see, Todd and Gabe are in Detroit as you read this, hanging out at NAIAS. They will be snapping photos and interviewing everyone we already know and love at MINI and MINI USA about all of the hot button topics that are coming up like they R60, The Twins and The R56 refresh. Keep an eye on MF, WRR and your iTunes for updates as they become available.

And, if you missed it, AMVIV registration is now open! Go on over and get that taken care of because it will be March before you know it! Of course we’ll have Agro and Mark on from the Sin City MINI Club very soon for more details.

Woofcast 320: Download audio file (woof320.mp3)

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White Roof Radio Christmas Music Special

db — Thu, 24 Dec 2009 17:32:36 +0000

There wasn’t time to put together a fresh one for you guys, but this is the one from 2007. I still think it’s pretty good and hope you enjoy it as your Motor around for the rest of the holiday season.

All of us would like to thank all y’all for being such awesome fans and sticking with us for another year! We had the chance to meet a good number of you at events around the globe this year, and we hope that 2010 gives us the chance to meet even more of you and reconnect at even more events, including AMVIV and a few others.

From myself, Todd, Chad, Gabe, and Michael Merry Christmas gang!

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Woofcast #319

db — Tue, 22 Dec 2009 05:23:02 +0000

Hey guess what gang? You do get one more show this year to close out 2009. Turns out some pretty exiting news hit MotoringFile.com last week so the 3 of us got together to talk about just that. That’s right, three of us tonight, just like the old days.

We all hope that all y’all have a great holiday and New Year!

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Woofcast #318

db — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 06:53:13 +0000

It’s the White Roof Radio Christmas show. News from Motoringfile.com and listener emails with almost a full crew.

As I mentioned during the show, there is a good chance that this will be the last WRR of ‘09 with the holidays upon us. That said, I should have a Holiday Music Sampler for you to download next week. Keep an eye out for that.

Woofcast 318: Download audio file (woof318.mp3)

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Woofcast #317

db — Thu, 10 Dec 2009 14:51:08 +0000

After having a hard time getting together last week, Ice Station Zebra conditions in KC and db recording from his mobile studio, Woofcast 317 is finally ready. Full notes to follow.

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Woofcast #316

db — Tue, 01 Dec 2009 06:18:10 +0000

As we mentioned during Woofcast 315, Todd and I joined Gabe and Michael from the Bimmercast where we got to hear first hand from Michael about his time with the MINI E. You can read his full review here.

It was great to get with these guys and we think you’ll enjoy the show.
Apologies if you already got it from the Bimmerfile feed.

Normal service has resumed for this week and we’ll be back with Woofcast 317 next Monday. In the meantime, Motoringbadges and MINI of Ontario are open and waiting to fulfill your holiday motoring needs!

Woofcast 316: Download audio file (woof316.mp3)

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Woofcast #315

db — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 04:00:07 +0000

Ah, just like the old days. Todd and I doing a show with Gabe, driving a car nobody cares about, whippin’ up a quick batch of White Roof Radio for all y’all.

CVT bashing, auto maker bashing, the on-again-off-again Rolls Royce MINI, and whale penis leather. You know, typical WRR, like we like to do.

You did hear correctly. Todd and I did an episode of the Bimmercast last week. Go over and give it a listen or don’t, because Todd is going to be re-editing it for Woof 316 for next week.

Have a great Thanksgiving everyone! And, for those of you not in the US, have a happy Thursday!

Woofcast 315: Download audio file (woof315.mp3)

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Woofcast #314, again

db — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 14:25:09 +0000

Some of you might be having trouble downloading the show in iTunes this morning. I have no idea why as everything appears to be exactly the way that it should. It’s starting to look like it might be a problem with Feedburner, podtrac or the server.

So, I’m hoping this fixes things up. If you get the show twice, apologies in advance.

Woofcast 314: Download audio file (woof314.mp3)

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Woofcast #314

db — Tue, 17 Nov 2009 04:20:17 +0000

Before we even start, I need to let you know that Todd and I got a chance to see Alliante Station, home of AMVIV 2010. All we can say is it’s going to be off the hook and awesome! If you want to stay there, you had better get a move on and make your reservation because the hotel is almost booked up!

With that out of the way, of course we do the latest news from Motoringfile.com like we like to do, including give our own take on the R60 delays among other things. You also hear our man Chad Miller from Detroit Tuned tonight, which can only mean 1 thing. That’s right, Ask Chad! Quite a few great questions and tips this time around, so pass attention.

Keep those questions coming. You know how, right? Email them to askchad@whiteroofradio.com or call them into the voicemail line at 206-202-3252.

Finally, don’t forget the November contest. Call into the voicemail line to wish MINI of Ontario good luck during their grand opening. I will be selecting one of the callers, at random, to win whatever I buy next time I’m there. Good chance it will be something cool and MINI related.

Woofcast 314: Download audio file (woof314.mp3)

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Woofcast #313

db — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 06:22:09 +0000

News from Motoringfile plus an epic Ask Chad segment that we all think you will appreciate. But, before getting into anything else, this is SEMA week which means Todd and I will be in Las Vegas for a few days to see what’s going on. If you are in Vegas too, come by The Pub at Palace Station Wednesday night at around 7:00PM and say. Todd and I will be hanging out with whoever comes by. Rumor is that Fireball Tim might stop by as well.

Listen for details about the November contest. It envolves the voicemail line, so you might want to plug it into your phone now.

Finally, what you have all been waiting for, an extended Ask Chad segment! Keep those questions coming in gang and Chad will keep answering them. Remember, the email address is askchad@whiteroofradio.com.

Woofcast 313: Download audio file (woof313.mp3)

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Woofcast #312

db — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 14:09:09 +0000

The best of edition, which means you get 18 minutes of stuff that didn’t quite make it into the show. Sorry for the delay too, but we had many roadblocks and fire breathing alligators to get past this week.

Woofcast 312: Download audio file (woof312.mp3)

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Woofcast #311

db — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 05:40:00 +0000

Just getting it in the feed gang. Full notes to follow tomorrow. Oh, and a quick congrats to our man John Paulson for winning the photo contest!

Woofcast 311: Download audio file (woof311.mp3)

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Woofcast #310

db — Tue, 13 Oct 2009 04:15:52 +0000

A long show for you guys and gals this time around. Todd, Chad and I spend about an hour talking about news from MotoringFile.com like we like to do before moving on to some interesting stats about the Cars for Clunkers program and ending with Chad’s recap of the 24 Hours of LeMons race.

In case you missed it, the WRR Facebook page is back! We will be announcing the photo winner during Woofcast 311 next week, so you still have some time to upload a pics to enter! Winner gets a free badge from Motoringbadges.com.

Woofcast 310: Download audio file (woof310.mp3)

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