Dynasty Crumbles? Mahomes Out, Kelce Fading & NFL Playoff Fireworks
Release Date: 12/16/2025
Phones, Discipline & Broken Accountability: What Teachers Won't Say
The Chop Shop Show
Education in the Bay Area, DW Waters Career Center, Ida Baker award, intensive reading, cell phones in the classroom, discipline, parents, accountability, diversity and equity in education—on this episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl “EZDZ” Newton, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, and Waldo “Dade City” Woodard go “back to school” with veteran educators April C. Cobb and Denise Papion to unpack the real narrative of public education in Tampa Bay and beyond. From their roots in community service, The Virgin Islands, Florence Villa, and alternative schools like DW Waters Career Center,...
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Heartbreak in Sulphur Springs: Mourning a Lost Mentee
The Chop Shop Show
In this emotional episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Uncle D (formerly Easy D), Ruff City Hall Greg Dawson, and Cousin Waldo Woodard welcome guest Henry Washington Jr., a dedicated mentor devastated by the tragic murder of his 16-year-old mentee in the Sulphur Springs neighborhood. The panel dives into the heartbreak of senseless gun violence claiming young lives, urging the community to shift from judgmental online commentary—questioning the victim's presence late at night or parenting—to genuine support like donations and prayers for the grieving mother. They emphasize celebrating...
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From Gym Bros to Glow-Ups: Tampa's Anti-Aging Revolution
The Chop Shop Show
In this vibrant episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosted by Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (aka Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard, the crew dives deep into health, wellness, and anti-aging with guests from the newly opened Forever Young Anti-Aging Solutions med spa in New Tampa. Episode 134 kicks off with high-energy banter among the hosts, riffing on everything from dropped phones to high school shoutouts, before introducing owner-operator Marcus McCants, who shares the franchise's origins—born from "gym bro" conversations about peptides and evolving into a full-spectrum wellness hub...
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Dallas Golden’s Notre Dame Journey From Tampa to South Bend
The Chop Shop Show
Notre Dame freshman defensive back and Tampa native Dallas Golden returns to the Chop Shop Show to share how faith, family, and discipline turned a quiet Florida kid into a rising national name in college football, as hosts Daryl “EZDZ” Newton and Waldo “Dade City” Woodard walk through his journey from Berkeley Prep state champion to day-one contributor in South Bend. Dallas and his father Pella revisit the exact moment Dad realized his son had something “different,” after a hamstring injury forced Dallas to sit out months in eighth grade and come back sharper, faster, and more...
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Dynasty Crumbles? Mahomes Out, Kelce Fading & NFL Playoff Fireworks
The Chop Shop Show
In the season finale of the Chop Shop Show's 136th episode, aired on December 15, 2025, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (AKA Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard deliver their signature blend of raw NFL analysis, unfiltered banter, and community shoutouts in this appreciation special wrapping up the year's run. Kicking off with high energy, the crew dives straight into the shocking ACL tear sidelining Patrick Mahomes, debating if it signals the end of Kansas City's dynasty after a brutal back-to-back beatdown by the Texans and Steelers—physicality the Chiefs haven't faced in years. Ruff...
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Uncovering Tampa's Hidden Black History with Jamila Davis
The Chop Shop Show
In this lively special episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosted by Daryl "EZDZ" Newton and the world-famous Reverend Waldo "Dade City" Woodard (with Ruff sitting in for the absent Greg Doss), the crew dives deep into an inspiring conversation with Jamila Davis, founder and operator of the Tampa Bay Black History Walking Tour. Hailing from Southeast DC's hood, Jamila shares her journey from a strict upbringing and attending Florida A&M University (FAMU) on a whim to escape her mom's watchful eye, only to face financial hurdles that led her to transfer and graduate from USF in Tampa—thanks to...
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Soundtracks of the Hood: Friday, Juice, and the Songs That Raised Us
The Chop Shop Show
This Chop Shop Show episode is a nostalgic, high-energy celebration of Daryl “EZDZ” Newton’s birthday and the post-Thanksgiving slowdown, as EZDZ, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, Waldo “Dade City” Woodard, and special guest DJ Spaceship from 88.5 dive into the soundtrack of Black culture across generations. The crew opens with jokes about holiday plates, picky eating, and family traditions before locking in on the feel-good songs that set the tone for their lives, from Marvin Gaye, Frankie Beverly & Maze, Sam Cooke, and The O’Jays to the records that can flip a bad morning into a good day....
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Eisenhower Middle School's Epic Championship Comeback!
The Chop Shop Show
In this electrifying episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (aka Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard dive deep into the triumphant story of the Eisenhower Middle School Generals boys' basketball team, fresh off their Hillsborough County 2024-25 championship victory. Kicking off with a heartfelt Veterans Day salute to co-host Waldo and a nod to fallen heroes, the show seamlessly transitions into a lively celebration of the team's grit and glory. EZDZ spotlights the gleaming county trophy, introducing head coach Cole White—who ditched a corporate gig at T-Mobile...
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NFL Scandals, College Chaos, & Dodgers Repeat?
The Chop Shop Show
In this lively episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard gather at Red Star Bar & Grill to dissect Week 9 in sports, gambling scandals, and cultural riffs. Kicking off with high-energy intros, the trio dives into the shocking Terry Rozier point-shaving allegations, debating whether his $50K payouts stem from addiction, coercion by organized figures, or loyalty to his inner circle—contrasting it with past scandals like Charles Barkley's poker ties and Michael Porter Jr.'s hypothetical crew paydays. They stress that...
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From Walgreens to Rib Shack Royalty: Pibb's Rib Shack Story
The Chop Shop Show
In this heartfelt episode of the Chop Shop Show, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss AKA Ruff, and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard welcome longtime friend Marlon Lovett and his wife Regina, owners of Pibb's Rib Shack, for a raw, inspiring conversation about love, hustle, and building a barbecue empire from the ground up. The crew kicks off with playful banter about sports rivalries and dirty shirts before diving into Marlon and Regina's origin story—they met at a Tallahassee Walgreens where Regina worked cosmetics and Marlon delivered Budweiser. What started as a tough pursuit (Marlon had to...
info_outlineIn the season finale of the Chop Shop Show's 136th episode, aired on December 15, 2025, hosts Daryl "EZDZ" Newton, Greg Doss (AKA Ruff), and Waldo "Dade City" Woodard deliver their signature blend of raw NFL analysis, unfiltered banter, and community shoutouts in this appreciation special wrapping up the year's run. Kicking off with high energy, the crew dives straight into the shocking ACL tear sidelining Patrick Mahomes, debating if it signals the end of Kansas City's dynasty after a brutal back-to-back beatdown by the Texans and Steelers—physicality the Chiefs haven't faced in years. Ruff calls it a "tossed season," lamenting the team's lack of separation without elite receivers like Tyreek Hill, while EZDZ insists the era isn't over but requires a roster reboot, including potentially parting ways with a fading Travis Kelce after 14 stellar years. The panel unanimously hopes Kelce retires a first-ballot Hall of Famer alongside Lavonte David, praising their legacies amid the grind-it-out style that's exposed KC's vulnerabilities.
Shifting to playoff chaos, the hosts crown AFC favorites with Kansas City out: EZDZ backs Josh Allen's Bills now unhindered by the Chiefs, citing Buffalo's tough schedule and weather edge over road teams like Houston; Ruff eyes physical squads like the Broncos and Texans for their QB stability and run games; Dade City leans Bills for defensive prowess but warns offenses must score to win rings. They roast variable teams like the Jaguars for porous defenses and hype surprise contenders like the Chargers under Harbaugh, previewing their Saturday clash with Houston as a bloodbath. NFC talk heats up with the Michael Parsons trade to Green Bay—Dade City, a Packers fan, defends it for bolstering run defense with Clark and Williams, noting Parsons' reluctance made him expendable despite his pass-rush wizardry. The crew laments Parsons' injury but agrees Dallas won the deal, then critiques the Packers' secondary communication woes after JJ McCarthy's torching, averaging 29 points scored and allowed—a dubious franchise first.
Bucs loyalist Ruff staunchly defends head coach Todd Bowles amid Thursday's embarrassing Falcons loss, arguing no better option exists despite Cousins' mojo-fueled demolition (373 yards, Pitts' vintage night sans Drake London). EZDZ pins it on a combo of soft play-calling—like third-and-28 coverage allowing huge gains—and player lapses, but Ruff counters it's execution, not schemes, in a division they've owned multiple times. Banter peaks with Lisa's query on fault, leading to headset hypotheticals and vows for tighter drills. The episode wraps with heartfelt appreciation: EZDZ thanks Ruff and Dade City for four years of growth, plugs Ruff's GED Napster and Dade's bacon empire, and teases 2026 vibes of finding/creating lanes. Heart-tugging moments include prayers for the Brunson family's house fire tragedy and Bebe's birthday. Community spotlights shine on the January 18 all-Black men's mental health breakfast at Red Star Lounge (sponsored by Big Mac Smokehouse, GD Napster, etc.), with speakers like T-Rich and host Henry Washington. Rapid-fire sponsor rolls tout Cupcake City, Wings Stock, Segar Life, and more, ending on gratitude, safety wishes, and a three-week hiatus till Dallas Golden's Notre Dame tale.
**Topic Segments:**
- Intro & Host Banter (00:00:25 - 00:01:10)
- Mahomes Injury & Chiefs Future (00:01:12 - 00:09:09)
- AFC Playoff Contenders (00:04:17 - 00:12:21)
- Michael Parsons Trade & Packers Defense (00:12:43 - 00:15:49)
- Bucs vs. Falcons & Todd Bowles Debate (00:16:08 - 00:19:41)
- Sponsor Shoutouts & Community Plugs (01:20:00 - 01:39:15)
- Appreciation Wrap & Prayers (01:20:20 - End)
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