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Mojo Brookzz Chicago star comedian on Bears being gritty, Caleb Williams winning heart of city, Ben Johnson mentality, turning dreams into reality, impact of father's support, life-changing lesson and paying it forward in comedy.

Pivot Podcast

The Pivot Podcast Network

Football, Society & Culture, Sports

4.93.2K Ratings

🗓️ 16 January 2026

⏱️ 59 minutes

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Summary

“Chicago is a gritty city, we need intensity like that from Caleb and Ben Johnson.” Mojo Brookzz Chicago comedian In a special episode of football and comedy, The Pivot Podcast welcomes Chicago comedian Mojo Brookzz a rising star known for his sharp wit, real-life storytelling, and unapologetic humor—plus an unwavering love for his hometown and the Chicago Bears. Mojo breaks down his journey from grinding on Chicago stages to his rapid rise in comedy, sharing what it really takes to build momentum, stay authentic, and keep betting on yourself. The conversation goes beyond comedy as Mojo talks being a die-hard Bears fan, the excitement around the team’s current success, and what it means to finally see Chicago football trending in the right direction. He shares why the city is rallying behind Quarterback Caleb Williams and head coach Ben Johnson, how their mentality and execution has ignited not just the fanbase but the city. He also shouts out the Chicago greats who influenced his mindset and creativity, from legendary athletes to hometown icons who set the standard for excellence. Mojo opens up about navigating fame, staying grounded, and pivoting through life with humor, loyalty, and purpose. The conversation dives into the realities of the comedy grind, navigating setbacks, staying true to your voice, and how Chicago’s culture helped shape Mojo’s comedic perspective. We even explore the impact of family support, especially a father's acceptance and how that can be the one defining factor in the course of life. This is an episode about betting on yourself, finding your lane, and pivoting through life with humor and purpose. Pivot Family, please comment, like, hit the subscribe button, we love hearing from you and your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Within them four offers or rewards. Lab bucks expire for Teas and C's a bride. The Chicago Bears have no bigger fan than than the Chicago Born and Bred Comedian

0:34.6

Dio Brooks, and he couldn't wait to get on the pivot to tell us all about it.

0:38.6

Caleb Williams wasn't his first pick, even when he was the Bears' first pick, but the star's

0:43.6

second year quarterback has already ascended to legend status in Shytown with his epic

0:48.7

comebacks, and Ben Johnson has all the bravado of their only Super Bowl winning head coach Mike Dicka.

0:55.1

And Mojo says, yeah, F the Green Bay Packers too.

0:58.3

He's lived the dream working with the Bears PR team the last few years, but that's not where

1:03.2

this starts.

1:04.3

His story reads like many.

1:06.1

Fied from his job, crying in his car, one parent supporting, and another knot, then embarking on his

1:12.3

comedic journey, and at one point, almost giving up. But here we are, talking about his favorite

1:17.8

team, how much he loves being a father, odd jobs, and the hard work, which led him to an emotional

1:24.1

sold-out show in Chicago last October. He's from the social media comedian era,

1:30.6

but he's honed his skill and worked his craft in bars with only six people, even walking around

1:36.9

with bodyguards he didn't need. Of course, guys, this show is absolutely hilarious, but it's so much

1:43.2

more. So please get ready for some fun as Bears

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