Mondo Porras, Denver Choppers #45 | Fourth Street Live Podcast

<p><strong>Episode #45 | Mondo Porras — The Godfather of Choppers | Denver’s Choppers Legacy</strong></p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Fourth Street Live Podcast</strong>, Jacob sits down with <strong>Mondo Porras</strong>—a true pioneer of custom motorcycle culture and the man many call <em>“The Godfather of Choppers.”</em></p><p>From the streets of <strong>San Bernardino in 1967</strong>, 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.</p><p>For over <strong>37 years</strong>, Denver’s Choppers has been featured in hundreds of magazines across the globe, shaping the culture that riders still live today.</p><p>This episode goes deep into:</p><ul><li>The origins of <strong>Denver’s Choppers</strong> and the early California scene</li><li>Building bikes when there were <strong>no parts catalogs—everything was handmade</strong> </li><li>The legacy of Denver Mullins and the promise that kept the shop alive</li><li>The raw truth about biker culture before it became mainstream</li><li>The evolution of choppers—from outlaw roots to worldwide recognition</li><li>Behind-the-scenes of <strong>Discovery Channel’s Bike Build-Off</strong> and the loss of Indian Larry</li><li>Working with legends like Billy Lane and appearing across ESPN, Speed Channel, and global media</li><li>The story behind Mondo receiving a <strong>Dave Mann painting—one of the most iconic honors in motorcycle culture</strong></li></ul><p>Mondo isn’t just a builder—he’s a living piece of history.<br />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.</p><p><strong>This isn’t a trend. This is where it came from.</strong></p><p>Full episode out now.</p><p>#FourthStreetLive<br />#MondoPorras<br />#DenversChoppers<br />#GodfatherOfChoppers<br />#ChopperHistory<br />#BikeLife<br />#CustomChoppers<br />#HarleyDavidson<br />#BikerCulture<br />#MotorcyclePodcast<br />#EasyRiders<br />#DaveMann<br />#BuiltNotBought<br />#OutlawCulture<br />#RideOrDie</p><p><br /></p><p><a href="https://www.amazon.com/Railrunner-Jacob-Green-ebook/dp/B0F9TYZDB4" rel="ugc noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">⁠Railrunner | Novel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠</a>⁠⁠⁠</p><p><br /></p><p>Struggling with Addiction? 1-800-662-HELP</p><p><br /></p><p>DISCLAIMER: The views, opinions, and statements expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect the views of Fourth Street Live, its hosts, producers, or sponsors. </p><p></p>