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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

77:44

From Skate Parks to Sandwich Supremacy with Mason...

Lay It On with Brad Leone ·

2026/10/05

Mason Hereford, founder of Turkey and The Wolf (named Best New Restaurant in America by Bon Appétit), joins the show to share his journey from a childhood spent rollerblading in Virginia to becoming one of the most creative minds in the sandwich world. Mason discusses his early days cooking at Fat Harry's and Coquette in New Orleans, the cross-country road trip and kitchen stages that shaped his approach, and how he brought chef-driven flavor to casual, composed sandwiches leading him to multiple

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93:39

Fly Fishing Legend JT Van Zandt on Redfish,...

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2026/09/28

Veteran Texas fly fishing guide JT Van Zandt joins Brad to chat chasing redfish and the deeper lessons fishing has taught him about patience and presence. JT shares how a devastating BMX bike crash in college accidentally launched his career in fly fishing, unexpectedly uncovering a new passion. Brad and JT talk about longevity and about the power of a surprise hug on the golf course.CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT! 10:31 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 20:05 - INTRODUCING: JT VAN ZANDT Want to be

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53:13

Food By Maria on Finding Your Roots, Going Greek, and...

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2026/07/13

Maria Koutsogiannis (@foodbymaria) joins the pod to talk family ties and her upcoming book, Greek Out! Brad uncovers Maria’s vulnerable, inspiring journey back to her roots from her experiences as a first-generation immigrant to overcoming past health struggles. Maria shares her passion for olive oil. Brad shares a scary squirrel story.You can order Maria’s book Greek Out here, out September 8th: https://www.foodbymaria.com/greek-out/ Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo

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79:10

Gaby’s Kitchen on Teaching the World to Cook and the...

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2026/07/06

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 with kids, and pivoting towards your passion at all costs. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a

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81:07

Cast Iron Mastery: History, Care, and the Hunt with...

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2026/06/29

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 worth the hunt. Brad and Kyle chat about the best way to eat pork roll. Watch more Kyle on his Local

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79:48

Top Chef’s Kristen Kish on What it Takes to Win...

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2026/06/22

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. Kristen and Brad debate how to say sherbet. Kish's memoir is titled Accidentally on Purpose, available

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74:55

Meet "The Godfather of Fermentation" Sandor Katz's...

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2026/06/15

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 fermentation practices, detailed in his book Sandor Katz's Fermentation Journeys: Recipes, Techniques, and

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81:00

Bold Borderless Flavors with Chef Marcela Valladolid

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2026/06/08

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 shares all the joys and challenges that come with ushering in a second act, from parenthood to launching

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77:07

Breakout Scary Movie Actress Olivia Rose Keegan on...

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2026/06/01

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 knocking out 50 pages of dialogue in a single day. Olivia recounts her epic battle with a Coco robot. Brad

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112:03

Andrew Zimmern on Wild Game, Recovery, and the Power...

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2026/05/25

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. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT! 9:30 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 14:07 - INTRODUCING: ANDREW

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76:04

How Antoni Porowski Went from Aspiring Actor to Queer...

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2026/05/18

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 stands today. Antoni breaks down Montreal bagels. Brad and Antoni geek out over mushrooms. Make sure

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79:28

The Soul of Salami with Elias Cairo

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2026/05/11

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 the sausage is made in Brad and Eli’s Local Legends episode in Portland, Oregon. Want to be featured

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58:59

Mother’s Day Special: Mama Leone on Six Sisters and...

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2026/05/04

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 voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to

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93:56

Comedian Sheng Wang on Purple, Punchlines and Poetry

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2026/04/27

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? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad

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64:37

Jack Reynor on The Mummy and the Secret to a Proper...

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2026/04/20

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 delicious BBQ back home. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name,

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86:25

Chef Jeremy Charles and the King Lobster Lifestyle

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2026/04/13

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 his King Lobster food truck with seafood caught just across the street. Brad and Jeremy swap stories on

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80:23

Breaking the Internet (and the FAA) with Michelle Rabin

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2026/04/06

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-wrapped scallops on an induction burner in a commercial airplane. Brad and Michelle share a love of

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77:17

Allison Roman: Building a Bestselling Brand and "A...

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2026/03/30

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 "Something from Nothing". Brad and Allison swap favorite birds. Allison shares a haunting meat sourcing

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77:16

Padma Lakshmi on The Million Dollar Quest for...

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2026/03/23

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 best hidden gems for finding rare spices in the city. Want to be featured on Lay It On? Send a short

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69:35

From Water Boy to Revered Restaurateur: How Mario...

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2026/03/16

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 Rihanna, Justin Bieber, and Kim Kardashian. Brad uncovers a new iced coffee technique. Make sure to check

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