BK's Chop Shop

We had the pleasure of filming in a unique setting this past week, at the legendary Chicago staple Johnny's Beef and Gyro in Lincoln park. We sat down with the owner and founder of the "What up Gang" movement to talk everything from dogs, gyros, owning a restuarant, his recent what up gang fame, and how it's translated not only to more business but into a global movement of embarrassing your family. Johnny Stopo was a gracious host and beyond interesting to talk to and get to know, please give us a like and a subscribe if you liked...

Kawboy Dell is a sponsored Stunt Rider, best known as the King of the Stoppie. This involves wheelieing on the front wheel of a motorcycle at high speeds. Besides being a prominent figure in the stunt riding community, Kawboy has several well-known cars in Chicago. He's known for his wrapped, twin-turbo Lamborghini adorned with Hello Kitty, and has also been seen driving a purple-wrapped Range Rover with a famous adult site on the side.

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Jackie Venson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2011. Venson has released five studio albums, Joy (2019), Love Transcends (2021), Evolution of Joy (2023), Ghost in the Machine (2023) and The Love Anthology (2025). In addition to her studio albums, Venson has released six live albums, Live at Strange Brew (2016) Live in Texas (2020), Jackie Venson Live at Austin City Limits, Joy Alive (2021), Love Transcends: Live in Austin (2022) and Ghost Live (2024). Venson also has an electronic musical DJ alter ego that goes by the name Jackie the Robot and which releases projects regularly.

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Jackie Venson is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist from Austin, Texas. She graduated from Berklee College of Music in 2011. Venson has released five studio albums, Joy (2019), Love Transcends (2021), Evolution of Joy (2023), Ghost in the Machine (2023) and The Love Anthology (2025). In addition to her studio albums, Venson has released six live albums, Live at Strange Brew (2016) Live in Texas (2020), Jackie Venson Live at Austin City Limits, Joy Alive (2021), Love Transcends: Live in Austin (2022) and Ghost Live (2024). Venson also has an electronic musical DJ alter ego that goes by the name Jackie the robot and which releases projects regularly. In April 2014, <...

We sat down this week with Nathan Weil, one of the creators and founders of the viral Humboldt Jungle show. Humboldt Jungle was a show that started in a basement in Humboldt Park. The show gained a mass cult following and was constructed of stand up comedy and music. The show kept growing in popularity, selling out minutes after new show announcements every week. Sadly, an influencer who came to the show and was asked not to film outside the venue, showed everything, addresses, street corners, and the video went viral. The show had to shut down, but has...

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.

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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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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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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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Brad Kofman's Chop Shop shot and produced at Good News Studios Chicago Executive Producers: Nick Matthys, Brad...

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...

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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Brad Kofman's Chop Shop shot and produced at Good News Studios Chicago Executive Producers: Nick Matthys, Brad Kofman, Corey...

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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Brad Kofman's Chop Shop shot and produced at Good News Studios Chicago Executive Producers: Nick Matthys, 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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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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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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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...

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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Brad Kofman's Chop Shop shot and produced at Good News Studios Chicago

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...

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.<...