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Lay It On with Brad Leone

Hosted by Brad Leone & Studio71 · society · EN

55 episodes12 recent guestsAudience: 4~372k on YouTube
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About this Podcast:

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! For advertising opportunities please email PodcastPartnerships@Studio71us.com We wanna make the podcast even better, help us learn how we can: https://bit.ly/2EcYbu4 Privacy Policy: <a href="https://www.studio71.com/terms-and-conditions-use/#Pr

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What is Lay It On with Brad Leone about?

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.

Who hosts Lay It On with Brad Leone?

Lay It On with Brad Leone is hosted by Brad Leone & Studio71. The show has published 55 episodes to date.

What has Lay It On with Brad Leone covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Wild Game, Sustainable Sourcing, and the Art of Butchery with Chef Jesse Griffiths" (26 October 2026, 75 minutes), "From Skate Parks to Sandwich Supremacy with Mason Hereford" (5 October 2026, 78 minutes), and "Fly Fishing Legend JT Van Zandt on Redfish, Redirection, and Finding Purpose on the Texas Coast" (28 September 2026, 94 minutes).

How often does Lay It On with Brad Leone publish?

Lay It On with Brad Leone publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 79 minutes across 55 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Lay It On with Brad Leone?

Booking probability for Lay It On with Brad Leone is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Lay It On with Brad Leone requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Lay It On with Brad Leone's contact route on record: verified email.

Who should pitch Lay It On with Brad Leone?

The strongest fits for Lay It On with Brad Leone are Restaurants. Lay It On with Brad Leone has a society audience and around 370,000 subscribers on YouTube.

About the host

Brad Leone & Studio71 hosts Lay It On with Brad Leone, a society podcast with 55 episodes published.

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  • Lay It On with Brad Leone

    Wild Game, Sustainable Sourcing, and the Art of Butchery with Chef Jesse Griffiths

    Oct 26, 20261h 15m

    Brad sits down with Chef Jesse Griffths, a true pioneer of Austin’s farm-to-table movement, passionate outdoorsman, and chef/co-owner of Dai Due, a restaurant recognized with a Michelin Green Star for its dedication to...

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    From Skate Parks to Sandwich Supremacy with Mason Hereford

    Oct 5, 20261h 18m

    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...

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    Fly Fishing Legend JT Van Zandt on Redfish, Redirection, and Finding Purpose on the Texas Coast

    Sep 28, 20261h 34m

    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...

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    Food By Maria on Finding Your Roots, Going Greek, and Authentic Living

    Jul 13, 202653 min

    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...

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    Gaby’s Kitchen on Teaching the World to Cook and the Magic of Argentina

    Jul 6, 20261h 19m

    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...

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

    Jun 29, 20261h 21m

    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...

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    Top Chef’s Kristen Kish on What it Takes to Win Reality TV and Say Yes to the Unexpected

    Jun 22, 20261h 20m

    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...

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    Meet "The Godfather of Fermentation" Sandor Katz's Active Culture Kitchen

    Jun 15, 20261h 15m

    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...

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    Bold Borderless Flavors with Chef Marcela Valladolid

    Jun 8, 20261h 21m

    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...

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    Breakout Scary Movie Actress Olivia Rose Keegan on Creative Persistence

    Jun 1, 20261h 17m

    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...

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    Andrew Zimmern on Wild Game, Recovery, and the Power of Being Present

    May 25, 20261h 52m

    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 &...

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    How Antoni Porowski Went from Aspiring Actor to Queer Eye Star and A-List Host

    May 18, 20261h 16m

    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...

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    The Soul of Salami with Elias Cairo

    May 11, 20261h 19m

    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...

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

    May 4, 202659 min

    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...

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    Comedian Sheng Wang on Purple, Punchlines and Poetry

    Apr 27, 20261h 34m

    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...

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    Jack Reynor on The Mummy and the Secret to a Proper Guinness Pour

    Apr 20, 20261h 5m

    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...

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    Chef Jeremy Charles and the King Lobster Lifestyle

    Apr 13, 20261h 26m

    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...

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    Breaking the Internet (and the FAA) with Michelle Rabin

    Apr 6, 20261h 20m

    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...

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    Allison Roman: Building a Bestselling Brand and "A Very Good Sauce”

    Mar 30, 20261h 17m

    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...

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    Padma Lakshmi on The Million Dollar Quest for Culinary Excellence and Connection

    Mar 23, 20261h 17m

    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...

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