Episode #45 | Mondo Porras — The Godfather of Choppers | Denver’s Choppers Legacy

In this episode of the Fourth Street Live Podcast, Jacob sits down with Mondo Porras—a true pioneer of custom motorcycle culture and the man many call “The Godfather of Choppers.”

From the streets of San Bernardino in 1967, building bikes alongside Denver Mullins, to becoming one of the most respected names in custom fabrication worldwide—Mondo’s story is the story of choppers.

For over 37 years, Denver’s Choppers has been featured in hundreds of magazines across the globe, shaping the culture that riders still live today.

This episode goes deep into:

• The origins of Denver’s Choppers and the early California scene
• Building bikes when there were no parts catalogs—everything was handmade
• The legacy of Denver Mullins and the promise that kept the shop alive
• The raw truth about biker culture before it became mainstream
• The evolution of choppers—from outlaw roots to worldwide recognition
• Behind-the-scenes of Discovery Channel’s Bike Build-Off and the loss of Indian Larry
• Working with legends like Billy Lane and appearing across ESPN, Speed Channel, and global media
• The story behind Mondo receiving a Dave Mann painting—one of the most iconic honors in motorcycle culture

Mondo isn’t just a builder—he’s a living piece of history.
From hand-molding frames in the early days to building bikes that ended up in magazines, museums, and television—this is the real story behind the lifestyle.

This isn’t a trend. This is where it came from.

Full episode out now.

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