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Lay It On with Brad Leone

Brad Leone & Studio71

Lay it On digs into the real stories behind legendary lives—unpacking the pivotal moments, the community, their character and grit that shape and fuel their journeys. Host Brad Leone sits down with chefs, makers, sommeliers, actors, musicians, comedians, and more to explore passions and motivations. With food as a universal language, each episode blends laughs, stories, with authentic conversations and unexpected moments that reveal heart, humor, and humanity behind the craft. It"s a laid-back,

society & culture food

All Episodes

62:21

Somebody Feed Brad? Phil & Lily Rosenthal on Family,...

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2026/03/09

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 origins that led to their LA-based diner, Max and Helen’s. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short

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56:49

Building a High Protein Plate: Debunking Diet Myths...

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2026/03/02

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 “Daddy Beef”. Rachael DeVaux’s cookbook, The High-Protein Plate, is available to purchase at

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44:24

Extreme Fishing: Swordfish on Sea-Doos with Emmanuel...

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2026/02/23

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 sharky waters. Brad and Emmanuel chat dream catches, and discuss the upsides and drawbacks of upgrading to

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46:29

Johnny Pemberton on Fallout, Comedy & Acting

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2026/02/16

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 series on Amazon Prime. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name,

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75:49

Capt. Crabber Legend Luke McFadden on Maryland...

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2026/02/09

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 life on the water. Plus, Brad dishes out his advice on cultivating a kombucha SCOBY. Want to be

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60:54

Michelin-starred Top Chef Curtis Stone on Kitchen...

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2026/02/02

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-fire cooking in his Michelin star Los Angeles restaurants Gwen and Maude today. Brad and Curtis compare

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43:11

Rocky’s Ivan Drago on Purpose Through Creativity:...

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2026/01/26

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. Be sure to check out Dolph's documentary "Dolph-Unbreakable" and The Witcher spin off "The Rats: a

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76:30

Model & Top Chef's Carla Hall's Journey of Grit &...

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2026/01/19

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 successful D.C. lunch delivery service, 'The Lunch Basket.' She details her challenges cooking out of a

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93:10

Late Night with the Lumpia Queen: Chef Abi Marquez on...

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2026/01/12

The Lumpia Queen herself joins Brad on the pod! Abi Marquez takes us into her world of cooking and content, rooted in her close-knit family's food-centric Filipino culture. Abby recounts the pivotal moment she turned a viral tuna pasta video into a full-time, professional business, revealing the strategic, formulaic approach she took to scaling her video content and team in just six months. Brad and Abi get candid on eating out alone. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo

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71:57

From WWE Legend Braun Strowman to Restaurant-Hopper:...

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2026/01/05

The incredible Braun Strowman a.k.a Adam Scherr sits down with Brad to talk about his pivot from serving as “The Monster Among Men” to joining chefs from all walks of life around the dinner table. Adam details his journey from amateur strongman competitions in North Carolina to owning the Universal Champion and Money in the Bank WWE titles. After an iconic run and some life-altering ailments, Adam has found new purpose in food and the folks around him. Chapters: 0:00 - BRAD RANT! 3:16 - BRAD

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60:40

From Fine Dining to Viral Vids: Andy Cooks' Recipe...

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2025/12/29

Brad sits down with Chef Andy Hearnden, otherwise known as Andy Cooks (Good Food, for Good People) to chat about Andy’s inspiring rise and reinvention. Chef Andy's life took a wild turn from the intense, "militant" kitchens of New Zealand and London, finding sobriety and then, thanks to a COVID layoff, moving in with his partner's parents and accidentally becoming a TikTok sensation with a million followers in six months. Brad and Andy talk ditching the rat race, overcoming addiction, and finding

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72:36

The Office, Acapella, and Baking Without Fear: Angela...

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2025/12/22

The Office’s Angela Kinsey and One Tree Hill’s Joshua Snyder sit down with Brad to discuss their new cookbook, You Can Make This, and the complicated dynamic of working together in the kitchen (Josh brings the skill, Angela brings the 'heart and the mess'). Josh reveals his secret history as an acapella star and love of baking, and Angela gets into her atypical childhood growing up in Indonesia and owning her position as the Wildcat high school mascot before hitting the big time. Want to be

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79:40

From Garlic Bread Fails to Viral Cookbook Star: The...

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2025/12/15

Chef Meredith Hayden joins Brad to share how Wishbone Kitchen went from a tiny Instagram experiment to a full-blown digital food empire, complete with her New York Times Bestselling cookbook, The Wishbone Kitchen Cookbook: Seasonal Recipes for Everyday Luxury and Elevated Entertaining. She talks about growing up in a food-centric family, the chaos and charm of private chef life in NYC and the Hamptons, going viral on TikTok, and building a career rooted in joy, community, and intuitive

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50:11

The Beloved Bachelor Bartender Wells Adams Shares His...

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2025/12/08

Brad sits down with Wells Adams as he shares his epic journey from Nashville radio jockey to an unexpected turn towards The Bachelorette, leading to his long-standing role as the "bartender/therapist" on Bachelor in Paradise. In addition to his reality TV career, Wells hosts the Food Network competition Sweet Empire: Winter Wars and manages a successful podcast network, including the forthcoming televised golf show The Vanity Index Podcast. Brad and Wells talk pizza spots. Want to be featured on

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63:16

Building a Sweet Empire with The Cake Boss Buddy...

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2025/12/01

Buddy Valastro joins Lay It On to talk about life beyond his iconic run as TLC’s “The Cake Boss” and the evolution of Carlo’s Bakery into a modern food powerhouse. He dives into how his team scaled production to supply major retailers like Sam’s Club and Walmart, why automation is becoming essential in the baking world, and how completing the final surgery on his well-known hand injury has reshaped his outlook. Buddy opens up about growth, efficiency, and what’s next for the Valastro empire.Want

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71:52

Mastering Pasta: Chef Evan Funke’s Secrets to...

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2025/11/24

Join two-time James Beard-nominated Chef Evan Funke as he shares his inspiring culinary journey from restlessness to restaurateur. In this episode, Brad converses with Funke about his transformative experiences, from feeling restless to becoming a successful restaurateur. Hear how a life-changing move to Italy, a stint as a massage therapist, and seeking discipline through military service forged his passion for food. Funke candidly discusses his entrepreneurial highs and lows, including navigating

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60:05

Brad Welcomes Tiffani Thiessen: From Kelly Kapowski...

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2025/11/17

Brad welcomes Tiffani Thiessen to the show, aka Kelly Kapowski from Saved by the Bell, Valerie Malone in 90210, and the author of two cookbooks, Here We Go Again and Pull Up a Chair. Tiffani details the meteoric rise of Saved by the Bell, her family’s long-held California roots, what she plans to do next, and her flock of chickens. Brad finds a kindred spirit in his love of half-and-half.Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your

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70:05

Creating Community with the Dinner Party Animal Jake...

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2025/11/10

“Hot Gay Chef” and viral sensation Jake Cohen joins Brad, fresh on the tour for his New York Times Bestselling book, Dinner Party Animal. Brad and Jake get real about what it takes to build a cookbook and keep a pulse on culture in the digital age. Jake explains the intimacy of baking a delicious Challah. Brad asks for matzah ball soup recommendations. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to

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85:35

Meateater Steve Rinella Talks Hunting, Land...

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2025/11/03

Steven Rinella, known for his MeatEater TV series across Netflix, The Travel Channel, and The History Channel, stops by to give his two cents on this year’s hunting season. With 10+ recipe and lifestyle books under his belt, including the latest installment, MeatEater's American History: The Mountain Men, Rinella is as knowledgeable as you can get when it comes to tracking mountain lions, conserving land, and everything in between. Brad and Steve share a love of squirrels, but not in the way you

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58:08

Music & Mustard!: Quinn XCII

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2025/10/27

Brad sits down with Quinn XCII, a chart-topping musician who’s earned millions of monthly listeners, transcending from his roots in Michigan Motown to rap-infused pop. Quinn joins Brad from the road on tour for his new album LOOK! I’m Alive, detailing the highs and lows that come from being an artist AND creating his very own mustard line, Mustard Mikes. Brad and Quinn gush over the undeniable deliciousness of baked beans.Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name,

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