Lay It On with Brad Leone

Gaby’s Kitchen (Gaby Melian) joins the pod to talk culinary wisdom and catch up with her pal Brad from the good old days at Bon Appetite Test Kitchen. Gaby details her journey from obtaining a journalism degree and selling sandwiches in Buenos Aires to becoming the celebrated chef she is today. Brad and Gaby talk furbabies. Gaby shares her secrets behind crafting Argentine chimichurri, cooking wit...

Brad Leone catches up with longtime friend and cast iron aficionado, Kyle Seip, better known as Cast Iron Kyle. From his roots on a Christmas tree farm to becoming a walking encyclopedia of vintage cookware, Kyle breaks down the history, proper care, and the "why" behind investing in quality gear. They tackle common myths about cleaning, the truth about seasoning, and why reliable gear is always w...

Emmy nominated host of Top Chef and New York Times Bestselling Author Kristen Kish joins the show! Brad unpacks her journey from rural Michigan to becoming a Top Chef winner and host, the realities of running a kitchen, and her candid reflections on recovery, finding self-confidence, and learning to say "yes" to the things that scare you. Brad shares a fondness for pairing seafood with cheese. Kri...

Brad sits down with his inspiration, pal and the esteemed fermentation fanatic and expert Sandor Katz! Sandor shares his journey into fermented foods from the humble bread and butter pickle, to the experimental process of making miso out of chicken feet, and the high-altitude secrets behind Andean chuño potatoes. Brad and Sandor discuss the insights he gathered from his global exploration of ferme...

Chef and culinary entrepreneur Marcela Valladolid joins the pod! Marcela shares her unique experience of living between the two worlds of Tijuana, Mexico and San Diego. Brad and Marcela dive deep into the power of family traditions, culinary roots, the importance of maintaining an "unapologetic" identity, and how we can foster a stronger connection to our heritage through the food we eat. Marcela...

Actress Olivia Rose Keegan (Gotham Knights, Days of Our Lives, High School Musical: The Series) joins the show! Olivia shares her journey to becoming a seasoned actor, detailing her debut on Days of Our Lives to her upcoming role in the beloved Scary Movie franchise. Brad gets the scoop on all the twists and turns that come with being a professional actor from driving 6+ hours to auditions to knoc...

James-Beard and Emmy-winning chef Andrew Zimmern joins Brad to chat about honoring the harvest and all of the hijinks that unfold on Zimmern’s new show, Wild Game Kitchen. Andrew shares his journey to sobriety & stardom, along with his current life philosophies that keep him anchored in the beauty of the present. Brad and Andrew share their favorite small fishes. Andrew reveals his favorite duck. ...

Queer Eye legend Antoni Porowski joins the show, fresh off his new role as host of Nat Geo's Best of the World. Antoni dives deep into his culinary origins, tracing his passion for food, the outdoors, and foraging back to his Polish upbringing. Brad and Antoni talk about the winding road of culinary careers, and Antoni shares how his acting pursuits and natural love for food led him to where he st...

Olympia Provisions founder Elias Cairo joins the pod! Eli recounts the pivot that took him from life as a professional snowboarder to an apprenticeship in a brutally intense Swiss mountain kitchen. He shares how a searing kitchen injury led him into the butcher shop, where he fell in love with wild game and the non-refrigerated, traditional curing methods that inspired his life’s work. Learn how t...

Brad’s mom, the one and only Mama Leone, joins the pod for Mother’s Day! Michelle delves into some family history, sharing the journey of growing up in a house of eight, moving around New Jersey, and comforting chicken fricassee. Brad and Michelle debate the consciousness of plants. Michelle reminds Brad of his middle name and shares her last meal.  Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short v...

Comedian Sheng Wang joins the pod, fresh off the release of his second Netflix comedy special, Purple. Sheng shares his journey from Taiwan to Texas to LA’s comedy scene, writing for Fresh Off the Boat and touring with Ali Wong along the way. Brad and Sheng share their unique obsession with moss. Sheng reveals his tendency to overseason with garlic and ginger. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Sen...

Actor Jack Reynor (Midsommar, Transformers, Sing Street) joins Brad to talk about his return to the horror genre with Lee Cronin’s The Mummy. Jack details the contrast between the glamour of Hollywood and his day-to-day life in the Irish countryside, where he's renovating a 200-year-old police barracks. Brad asks Jack Reynor for Guinness pointers. Jack asks Brad to help him on his quest to make de...

Brad sits down with Jeremy Charles - world renowned Chef crowned with the title of Canada's Best New Restaurant (twice!) , author of the book Wildness - an ode to Newfoundland and Labrador culture, and a revered guest on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. Jeremy shares his thoughts behind his decision to pivot from traditional fine dining to crafting the perfect lobster roll which he shares out of...

Culinary producer and food stylist Michelle Rabin joins the show to discuss her wild ride into food media—from dropping out of culinary school to becoming an on-screen personality in Matty Matheson’s Just a Dash streaming now on Netflix. Michelle shares the hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos of Season 3, including why the crew was forced to film in an RV and the unbelievable moment she cooked bacon...

Chef, New York Times Bestselling Author and social-media sensation Allison Roman joins Brad to dive deep into the challenges of feeding a family while building a brand. Allison takes Brad behind-the-scenes of building her very own tomato sauce, aptly named, A Very Good Sauce, and the book writing & recipe developing process behind her hugely successful cookbooks, including her latest bestseller "S...

Taste the Nation and Top Chef’s Padma Lakshmi joins Brad to discuss food’s transcendent power to bring people together across cultures. Padma opens up about her latest cookbook, Padma's All American, and shares exclusive details on building her new, high-caliber cooking competition show, America's Culinary Cup, designed to be the "World Series of Cooking." Brad and Padma reminisce on some of the b...

Brad sits down with chef Mario Carbone, most-known for creating the eponymous and beloved new Italian restaurant, Carbone which spans across several locations ranging from the original New York City flagship to Hong Kong and Dubai. Mario sheds light on what it took to grow from his humble beginnings in Queens to the massive restaurateur he is today, a favorite among star-studded guests like Rihann...

Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond) and his daughter Lily join Brad to chat about fluffy eggs, travel, and their New York Times Bestselling children’s book series, Just Try It! Phil and Lily reveal the secrets behind a tuna melt specially requested by Steven Spielberg. Brad, Phil, and Lily reminiscence about their favorite diners. Lily and Phil break down the family origin...

New York Times Bestselling author and Registered dietician Rachael DeVaux (@rachaelsgoodeats) joins Brad to discuss a simple framework for healthy, balanced eating. Rachael delves into the importance of protein in our diet, her impressive sleep score, and sheds some light on the epidemic of ultra processed foods. Brad and Rachael swap parenting advice for feeding picky eaters. Brad discovers “Dadd...

Brad Leone sits down with Emmanuel Williams of @iBelongOutdoors to chat about his incredible journey from growing up fishing the bridges in the Florida Keys to becoming a deep-sea angler famous for catching giants on a Sea-Doo. Emmanuel recounts the story of how he became the first person to successfully catch a swordfish from a personal watercraft, and the two swap stories about the dangers of sh...

Fallout star Johnny Pemberton joins Brad on the podcast to discuss comedy, the challenges of the film industry, and his upcoming role in Mermaid, where he shines as a Florida man. Johnny opens up about his 2.7 GPA, obsession with records and his past as a DJ. Brad learns about the wonders of the Renaissance festival before Johnny gives everyone a behind-the-scenes look at the making of Fallout ser...

TikTok’s crabbing sensation Luke "McCrabber" McFadden @fvsoutherngirl‬  joins Lay It On! Brad and Luke discuss becoming a first-generation fisherman and the sheer madness of being one of the youngest crabbers running a full crabbing rig in the Chesapeake Bay. Brad discovers that Luke does not own a computer and does not intend to anytime soon. Luke shares his advice for anyone who longs to live a...

Brad welcomes Restaurateur and Chef Curtis Stone to the show! Known for shows Take Home Chef, Top Chef Masters, and other media star presence, Curtis opens up about the tough, tribal world that forged the acclaimed chef out of a budding Aussie Rules Football star. Through his apprenticeship with the legendary Marco Pierre White in London, Stone expanded far outside of Down Under to champion live-f...

Action acting legend Dolph Lundgren sits down with Brad to discuss a life full of surprising turns from hanging out in Studio 54 with Grace Jones and Andy Warhol, to finding himself as the star of Rocky IV and directing his own films. Though trained as a chemical engineer, Dolph wound up trading the lab for the silver screen and shares how art became a therapeutic outlet for a challenging past.  B...

Join Brad as he interviews celebrated chef Carla Hall, exploring her inspiring career journey from accounting to the culinary world. Carla shares her experiences modeling in Europe and ultimately becoming a beloved television personality on 'Top Chef,' the Food Network, and ABC’s 'The Chew.'  In this captivating conversation, Carla recounts the intense five-year hustle behind launching her success...