Lay It On with Brad Leone

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 antiques. Michelle shares why she needs to wrap it up at 80. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT 6:44 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS! 10:14 - INTRODUCING: MICHELLE RABIN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 story. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT 6:48 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 16:55 - INTRODUCING PADMA LAKSHMI Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 out Mario and Major Food Group's (MFG) restaurants around the world! CARBONE BEACH’ is returning for the fifth year during Miami Race Week from May 1 - 3, 2026 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 https://rachaelsgoodeats.com/the-high-protein-plate-cookbook/ 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 a console boat. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! CHAPTERS:0:00 - BRAD RANT 5:23 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 10:19 - INTRODUCING: LUKE MCFADDEN Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 notes on the importance of building cooking intuition over relying on timers, the lost art of true hospitality, and finding inspiration from family and regional ingredients. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANTS 4:32 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 7:55 - INTRODUCING: CHEF CURTIS STONE 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 And be sure to check out our pal Curtis on socials @CurtisStoneChef! Follow Lay it On pod!: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Witcher Tale" exclusively on Netflix. If you need a drink to go with it (21 yrs and older!), Dolph's Hard Cut vodka: https://www.hardcutvodka.com/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT! 6:34 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 9:22 - INTRODUCING: DOLPH LUNDGREN 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 basement and driving a mail truck, experiences that fueled her determination and grit, leading her to culinary stardom. Don’t miss this insightful discussion that highlights Carla's resilience and passion for food. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT 4:23 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 7:36 - INTRODUCING…CHEF CARLA HALL Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS 5:29 - INTRODUCING ADAM SCHERR 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Check out USA Network and Braun Strowman team up as he swaps body slams for bite-sized adventures at some of America’s favorite local eateries. USA’s “Everything On The Menu with Braun Strowman” Fridays back-to-back episodes at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT following WWE Smackdown. Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Adam Scherr on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adamscherr99 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 creative success by making the content you actually want to make. CHAPTERS: 0:00 - BRAD RANT! 4:55 - INTRODUCING: ANDY COOKS 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 featured on Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 cooking. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 Lay It On? Send a short voice memo sharing your name, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 bankruptcy and building a legacy with four acclaimed restaurants, including Felix Trattoria, named GQ’s Best New Restaurant in America. Discover the art of pasta shapes and the stories behind them. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Brad Rant 3:05 - Brad Answers Your Questions! 6:20 - Introducing Evan Funke 1:05:27 - Before I Forget… Rapid Fire Questions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Brad Rant (What are we even talking about?) 4:03 - Brad Answers Your Questions! 5:24 - Introducing Jake Cohen 54:54 - Before I forget… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 might expect. Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Brad answers your questions! 3:23 - What are we even talking about? (Brad rant) 5:47 - Introducing Steven Rinella 1:19:14 - Before I forget… (speed round questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, where you’re from, and your question for Brad to [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Chapters: 0:00 - Brad Rant (What are we even talking about?) 5:25 - QOTD 7:46 - Introducing Quinn XCII 53:15 - Before I Forget… (Rapid Fire Questions) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Brad as he sits down with the unstoppable viral sensation and country music trailblazer, Nick Shoulders! Known for hits like "Rather Low" and "Snakes and Waterfalls," Nick has captivated millions with his authentic sound—rising from van life street performances to full-time touring without the backing of major labels. Discover his inspiring journey through the American South, and hear how he's carving his own path in the music world. Brad shares updates on his garden and offers insider tips on growing herbs. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS:0:00 - Brad Answers Your Questions 1:58 - Brad Rant (What Are We Even Talking About?) 10:07 - Introducing Nick Shoulders Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad sits down with legendary comedian, actor, and bread baker Tom Papa! Tom shares his inspiring rise from New Jersey chimney sweeper to becoming one of the top comedic voices of this generation. Brad and Tom talk bagels before Tom unveils his sweet new line of bread-making tools in collaboration with Nambé. Tom Papa has partnered with design brand Nambé on an all-new Breaking Bread Collection, launching online and in stores starting October 1. Inspired by his deep love of baking (especially sourdough), the Breaking Bread Collection is designed for bakers and entertainers alike. The line includes thoughtfully crafted essentials like: Measuring Spoons with Canister; Whisk, Lame, Serrated Knife, and Bench Knife; Wood Utensils with Canister; Canisters (Small to Large); A premium Cutting Board and more! 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 CHAPTERS: 0:00 - What are we even talking about? (Brad rant) 4:25 - Brad answers your questions! 5:08 - Introducing Tom Papa 01:14:00 - Before I forget… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad sits down with sommelier André Hueston Mack to journey through his rise from humble fast food beginnings to becoming a renowned expert in the world of wine, working at the most acclaimed restaurants in the world Thomas Keller’s The French Laundry and Per Se. Through twists and turns as a waiter, working in finance, and picking up other odd jobs along the way, André has transformed into a recipient of 2003’s Best Young Sommelier award as well as the founder of a successful wine label, Maison Noir Wines. André and Brad bond over their collective love of the New Jersey pork roll. Check out André: https://www.instagram.com/andrehmack/ https://www.tiktok.com/@andrehmack https://www.andrehmack.com/ The Roost Festival: https://www.theroostfestival.com/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Brad Answers Your Questions! 3:23 - What Are We Even Talking About? (Brad Rant) 10:30 - Introducing André Mack 01:12:00 - Before I Forget (Rapid Fire Questions) 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad breaks down the art of barbecue with the six-time World Barbecue Champion Pitmaster Tuffy Stone! From running a clean fire to using or avoiding chips, this episode is full of practical advice on getting your meats just right. Tuffy details his roundabout journey, beginning in the Marines to bringing high-quality cuisine to his community. Brad catches us up on his fish spine fiasco and dishes out the deets on the upcoming The Roost Festival. Check out Tuffy: https://www.youtube.com/@TuffyStonePitmaster https://www.instagram.com/tuffystone/?hl=en The Roost Festival: https://www.theroostfestival.com/ CHAPTERS: 0:00 - Brad Answers Your Questions! 5:45 - What Are We Even Talking About? (Brad Rant) 15:18 - Introducing Tuffy Stone 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad welcomes skating aficionado Geoff Rowley to the show to discuss taking risks, breaking bones, and finding yourself through adventure. As a recipient of the coveted title of Thrasher Magazine’s “Skater of the Year", a Vans darling, and accomplished hunter, Geoff has plenty of insight on what it takes to cultivate bravery behind the board and beyond. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Michelin Star Chef Dan Barber joins Brad to share his journey to crafting one of New York’s most coveted reservations: Family Meal at Blue Hill. With multiple James Beard awards, a well-earned spot on Time Magazine's "100 Most Influential People" list in 2009, and a presidential appointment, Barber’s path has been full of exciting adventures. Brad and Dan discuss crafting a sustainable future around food, starting from the seed up. 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 [email protected], and you might just hear it answered in the next episode! Submit Your Questions: https://forms.gle/pZgjBT3NGbTkKnMe6 Follow the pod: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/layitonbradleone YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bradleone Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3mA8KOsgpZMlWeByCxNom6?si=ae0c64f6fd624dc8 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Join Brad as he sits down with Keith Malloy, a true "California Water Man", world-class surfer, and acclaimed filmmaker. From tackling massive waves, raising a ranch, to producing award-winning films, Keith hardly takes 5 from adventure. Brad finally finds a kindred spirit in another fellow half-and-half coffee drinker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Description: Ben Friedman (aka @youngpageviews) and Brad chat the top of the food chain, ranging from big cats to grizzly gators. Brad discusses his hunting philosophy before Ben recounts a challenging trip with Chip Michalove, a renowned great white shark catcher. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chef Ana and Lydia Castro talk share with Brad the untold, colorful journey behind Acamaya, New Orleans’ top Mexican restaurant. From childhood memories in Mexico to chasing their culinary dreams in the U.S., the sisters open up about the twists and turns along the way — including divorce, Downtown Brown, and plenty of laughter. It’s a story of family, resilience, and flavor you won’t want to miss! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the legendary Jacques Pépin’s 90th birthday approaching, Brad pops in to explore the incredible journey of his lauded career, spanning an Emmy Lifetime Achievement Award, 30 books, and of course, sharing the screen with Julia Child. Pépin shares his advice to future generations of chefs and uncovers his “90 for 90 campaign” along with his new book, The Art of Jacques Pépin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brad sits down with National Spearfishing Champion Kimi Werner to discuss spearfishing, discovering your passion, and living off the land. Kimi talks about that one time she came face to face with a great white shark and shares essential swimming survival tips with Brad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Iconic comedian Steph Tolev stops by to dish out what went into filming her latest Netflix special, Filth Queen (hint: it’s mostly sweat). Brad and Steph swap doggie drama and discuss the highs and lows of working in entertainment. With Happy Gilmore 2 on the horizon, Steph shares how her boyfriend Jefferson McDonald brings both family-born star power (Shooter “eat pieces of sh%*+ like you for breakfast” nephew) and a deep love for the art of making people laugh. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Brad sits down with the king of Fermentation himself, David Zilber, to talk unexpectedly delicious oddities like barley sake and chicken wing garum. David discusses his journey to writing the New York Times Bestselling Noma Guide to Fermentation and his continued work as a food scientist and father. Check out David on his socials: https://www.instagram.com/david_zilber/ “ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lay it On kicks off with the sassy and skilled Olivia Tiedemann! Olivia details her journey from Hamptons private chef to social media sensation, accidentally spiraling into viral fame and a spot on Forbes’ 30 Under 30 List for Food and Drink. She also answers important questions like how her rabbits got their name and spills on the best BBQ in Texas. Check out Olivia: https://www.instagram.com/oliviatied https://www.tiktok.com/@livforpasta Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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, no-holds-barred chat that leaves you feeling connected to the people shaping the world around us. This podcast lays it all on the table! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices