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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