Archive of Nate Johnson (Sr. Contributing Editor, Los Angeles)

Nate “Chops" Johnson currently holds more than a dozen competitive bearding titles, including 6, 1st place victories, and 2 for Best In Show. He lives in Los Angeles, and enjoys Pabst Blue Ribbon beer.

Nate has contributed 27 brilliant piece(s).


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Weird Science – Grows Up

by Nate "Chops" Johnson June 11, 2015

I was in my hometown of Nashville recently visiting family, and since my “body clock” is two hours behind theirs and I stay up later, one of the first things I do when I walk in the house is scour the tv listings and record shows or movies that I want to watch once the […]

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Mad Max: Fury Road is F#%&ING Amazing!

by Nate "Chops" Johnson May 17, 2015

I just walked out of a screening of Mad Max: Fury Road. What…did I…just see?! Writer/director George Miller dropped the proverbial mic on all action car chase thrillers. Nothing else compares. French Connection car chase? No. Bond car chases? No. Fast and Furious car chases? HELL NO!

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35 Years after the Bogey Man

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 22, 2014

“He’s gonna get you! He’s gonna get you! The Bogey Man is coming!” It was 35 years ago in 1978, on Halloween that terror was unleashed on the small, quiet town of Haddonfield, IL. It was completely unexpected and seemingly out of nowhere, that a psychotic killer was on the loose and wreaking havoc on […]

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Grow a Sac You Bearded Hipsters!

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 10, 2014

Let me start this article by saying, I realize having a thick beard is socially acceptable right now. A lot of guys are growing them that never did before, and I completely understand why most men have not been able to grow them out previously…work environment, what women want/expect. Men’s appearances are very much driven […]

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A Burlesque Tribute – Rolling Stones (NSFW)

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 17, 2014

In honor of Mick Jagger’s recent birthday, The Dragonfly in Hollywood held “A Burlesque Tribute to the Rolling Stones.” The performances ranged from sultry sexy classic burlesque with furs and feathers to avant-garde to the downright bizarre (which included a giant teddy bear dancing on stage). Check out the slideshow below. Warning NSFW.

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Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles TMNT – Review

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 5, 2014

I know what you’re thinking. Yet another TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES reboot? How desperate is Nickelodeon to make this property the cash cow they want it to be? How many more lame incarnations of this franchise can there be before they finally put it to bed? Well ladies and gentlemen, trust me, I had very […]

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I (HEART) Molly Ringwald

by Nate "Chops" Johnson August 1, 2014

“Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome to the stage… Molly Ringwald!” And with that, I and the entire audience witnessed an American icon and film legend we grew up watching, who played characters that reflected our own personal experiences, that is near and dear to our hearts, take the stage to try a new professional venture. […]

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What People Say – About My Beard

by Nate "Chops" Johnson April 8, 2014

This week we’re beginning a new feature called What People Say where we reveal things we’ve overheard during our travels, as well as the answers to embarrassing questions, and irate monologues, and just other random things that we hereby record in the great history book of all things. Fresh from his most recent “Crowd Favorite” […]

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Lights! Camera! Beardo!

by Nate "Chops" Johnson February 21, 2014

I was on set at Warner Bros. in Burbank working as a background actor on a show when my phone signaled that I had a message. The text was from my photographer friend, and author of The Beard Book, Mary Lou Sandler, and read “A casting director for a national Fiat commercial contacted us asking […]

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Staying Classy – Anchorman 2

by Nate "Chops" Johnson December 23, 2013

Good evening America, I’m Nate “Chops” Johnson reporting for SHEA MAGAZINE. A little bit of class from San Diego came to LA last week in the form of a screening of Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues. Local beard club I belong to, The Los Angeles Facial Hair Society, was asked by Paramount Pictures to attend […]

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Lovely Ladies of Bearding: The Whiskerinas

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 25, 2013

I’ve spent a lot of time talking about the camaraderie and brotherhood of the men in the beard and mustache community, but here’s something you may not know: there are ladies that compete too. Yes, I said compete! Don’t worry though, their involvement in is an arts and crafts venture – not a strange hormonal […]

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Beardos In the Big Easy

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 18, 2013

Here it is. The first day of the 3 day weekend dedicated to the facial hair carnival that is the National Beard and Mustache Championships. Location: New Orleans, Louisianna, Aka, The Big Easy, NOLA, ‘Nawlins. Checking into the hotel, I see faces full of facial hair I’ve never met but we all nod at each […]

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Beardos in the Big Easy: The Post Competition Weekend Blues

by Nate "Chops" Johnson October 3, 2013

Well, it’s here again. The day after a beard and moustache competition. All the bar hopping shenanigans are over. The impromptu 2a.m. hotel room parties have quieted down to just a few whispers as the blue light from the dawn begins to peak through small open spaces of hotel room window curtains. The realization hits […]

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