"BK's Chop Shop" is where talk to some of the biggest names in every industry. Weekly episodes delving beneath the surfaces to find out what really makes people tic. We from Chicago!
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Brad Kofman interviews Johnny Stopo, owner of Johnny's Beef and Gyro, about his restaurant, the "What Up Gang" movement, and its impact on his business and family.
4 Aug 2025
Sponsored Stunt Rider Kawboy Dell
Sponsored stunt rider Kawboy Dell discusses his rise to fame as the King of the Stoppie and shares stories about his unique, eye-catching cars in Chicago in an interview with Brad Kofman.
17 Jul 2025
Austin's Next Superstar Jackie Venson | BKs Chop Shop
Singer-songwriter Jackie Venson discusses her musical journey and experiences as an artist from Austin, showcasing her evolution and diverse creative projects in this interview.
6 Jun 2025
Humble Beginnings of Humboldt Jungle
Nathan Weil recounts the inception, unfortunate demise, and triumphant resurgence of Humboldt Jungle, a Chicago-based comedy and music show that achieved cult status before adapting to survive as pop-up shows, in an interview with Brad Kofman.
8 May 2025
Jeremy Allen White Lookalike Winner | Ben Shabad, Mental Health, Creativity, Comedy | BK's Chop Shop
Welcome to BK’s Chop Shop — the funniest, rawest, and most insightful comedy podcast coming out of Chicago. In this premiere episode, comedian Brad Kofman sits down with mental health therapist and viral sensation Ben Shabad, winner of the Chicago Jeremy Allen White Look-Alike Contest (from FX’s The Bear), to chop it up about everything from creative inspiration to mental health, motivation, and life in the spotlight. If you’re a fan of stand-up comedy, The Bear, Chicago podcasts, or want to hear real talk from real creatives, this one’s for you.
TOPICS COVERED:
• Mental health & therapy in the comedy world
• How Ben Shabad became Chicago’s Jeremy Allen White
• Motivation & staying inspired as a creator
• The highs and lows of being in the spotlight
• What it’s like balancing a creative mind with emotional wellness
• Behind-the-scenes stories from Chicago’s underground comedy scene
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1 Apr 2025
Season 1 Finale w/ Cortez Smith | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Cortez Smith
We had the honor to chop it up with the one and only Cortez Smith.
Cortez is a talented actor born and raised in Chicago. He has garnered attention for his compelling performances, particularly as the reoccurring guest star in the role of Nuck beginning 2019- present day. We talk Chicago, family, motivation, getting the role, and just everything good news! You won't want to miss this one, check it out and follow along with our journey.
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1 Apr 2025
JC Rivera, The Bear Champ Does His First Ever Podcast| Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | JC Rivera
We had the honor to chop it up with the one and only JC Rivera (The Bear Champ) on his first ever podcast.
Chicago's biggest artist does a tell all on his inspiration, his origin story, drama in the art world, staying motivated, family, and just everything good news! You won't want to miss this one, check it out and follow along with our journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Night Scuba is Crazy | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Guest Josh Ocean Thomas
We got the honor to chop it up with the one and only Josh Ocean Thomas.
We talk growing up in San Diego , roots in Tunisia, extreme sports, Comedy, and much more. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
From Counterfeit Artist to World Renowned Artist | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Arthur J Williams Jr.
We got the honor to chop it up with the one and only Arthur J Williams Jr.
The man who cracked the secret to counterfeiting the 1996 hundred dollar bill. After years of success and wild times the law caught up with him, and he did his time. In that stint he found the ability to go legit with his art, and is now one of the most prominent figures in the art world today. We talk, counterfeit secrets, his success run, jail time, art, making a living, excelling in the art world, and crazy stories in between. You won't want to miss this one, check it out and follow along with our journey.
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1 Apr 2025
DJ Reign | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Brad Kofman
We got the honor to chop it up with the one and only DJ Reign.
We talk growing up , his start to DJing, being a professional rollerblader, and much more. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Doin it Dom Shuts Down Highways on his Harley | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Brad Kofman
We got the honor to chop it up with the one and only Doin it Dom.
We talk growing up, Harley Mods, Wheelies, Shutting Down Highways, Professional Paintball, and much more. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Eddie Barstool | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Brad Kofman
We got the honor to chop it up with the one and only Eddie Barstool.
We talk growing up in Chicago, his start at Barstool and the importance of making your own opportunities, Chicago food, The Bears, Movies, and much more. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Marco the Genius Behind Viral DROSE Tshirt | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Brad Kofman
We got the honor to chop it up with the great Marco, one of the founders of Everybody Eats, and the creative mind behind the viral Drose Shirt. We talk growing up with Drose, building and scaling his company Everybody Eats, Chicago, and the incredible support he got from the entire NBA with his shirt, and the quick rise to greatness. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
The Stylist Who Popularized Tunnel Fits in the Chi | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Brad Kofman
We got the honor to chop it up with the great Infamous Missy, an incredibly talented fashion icon and stylist, styling tunnel fits for some of the biggest NFL players out there.
We talk growing up as an immigrant, fashion, inspiration, and getting her foot in the door in the industry. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Masterclass in Content Creation w/ Nameless James | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop | Best Podcast Chicago
We got the honor to chop it up with the great Namelss James, an incredibly funny content creator/comedia with over 2M followers.
On this episode Nameless James delivers a masterclass in content creation and monitization, we talk Lil Wayne, growing up in Chicago, crazy stories from the influencer community in LA, how to not just make it but how to thrive in the content space, life, inspiratio, and a. suprise dropn in from our homie Professor Pizza who chopped it up with us, and brought some delicous Za'. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Brad Kofman's Chop Shop ep. 3 | WermOne on how Prison Led Him to a Career in Art | Brad Kofman
We chopped it up with the great WermOne, an absolute legend in the Chicago Graffiti scene.
We chopped it up about art, tagging, inspiration, prison, family, how prison led to a full time career as an artist, and just general fuc$ery. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Chop Shop ep. 2 | Professor Pizza Shares the Truth about Chicago’s Food Scene | Brad Kofman
We chopped it up with the great Professor Pizza, a legend in the Chicago Pizza making scene.
The professor is making his mark on the Chicago pizza scene, by bringing his signature grandma style pizza to the forefront of Chicago pizza. Tony (aka Professor Pizza) has won countless awards, is the proud owner of two brick and mortar Chicago locations, and is the Chicago representative for the World Pizza Championship. Tony and I chop it up about, family, roots, food as inspiration and memories, favorite places to eat across the country, hardest parts of running a business, and just general fuc$ery. Check it out and subscribe, we'd love to have you tag along for the journey.
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1 Apr 2025
Episode 1 | The Drop Heard Round The World w/ Calvin Evans | Brad Kofman's Chop Shop
We chopped it up with the great Calvin Evans, a legend in the Chicago Comedy Scene.
Calvin is a nationally touring headliner, who has established himself as one of Chicago's biggest acts. Over the pandemic, Calvin learned he was a savant on the piano and has incorporated it into his act in a beautifully artistic and hilarious way. On this episode, we chop it up about comedy, life, motivation in the arts, inspiration, blowing off steam, and staying positive in a competitive world full of rejection. Check it out and subscribe to stay along for the journey.
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Johnny Stopo
Kawboy Dell
Jackie Venson
Nathan Weil
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Podcast Authority Score: 51 / 100
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