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Lay It On with Brad Leone

Brad Leone

Booking Overview

This is a personality-driven interview podcast focused on food, craft, career journeys, and the human stories behind accomplished chefs, makers, and other creative professionals. Agencies could credibly pitch chefs, cookbook authors, food creators, culinary educators, makers, and creative figures with distinctive career pivots or expertise; booking difficulty is medium because the show welcomes niche experts but also features established culinary personalities.

Metrics

Episodes: 55

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.9/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Gender skew: Neutral

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 348.0k subscribers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

podcasts@studio71us.com

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Host

Brad Leone - Chef, food personality, and digital creator known for his work with Bon Appétit’s Test Kitchen and for producing food-focused video content.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Chefs, cookbook authors, culinary educators, food and beverage creators, makers, and other creative professionals with recognized expertise or a compelling personal career story.
Required Achievements:  
Television appearances or hosting roles, Published cookbooks or memoirs, Established food, beverage, or maker-focused platforms, Distinctive career pivots or recognized expertise

Recent Guest Discussions

Gaby Melian - Her Journey From Journalism And Selling Sandwiches In Buenos Aires To Becoming A Chef, Argentine Chimichurri, Cooking With Children, And Pursuing A Passion-driven Career.

Kyle Seip - Vintage Cookware History, Cast-iron Care And Seasoning, Investing In Quality Kitchen Equipment, And His Path From A Christmas Tree Farm To Cookware Expertise.

Kristen Kish - Winning Reality Television, Running A Kitchen, Recovery, Self-confidence, Embracing Unexpected Opportunities, And Her Memoir Accidentally On Purpose.

Recent Topics

Culinary, Chefs, Cooking, Food Culture, Makers

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Lay It On with Brad Leone
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From Skate Parks to Sandwich Supremacy with Mason Hereford

October 05, 2026

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 mult...

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

September 28, 2026

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 Z...

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

July 13, 2026

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 ...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Lay It On with Brad Leone?

Lay It On with Brad Leone is hosted by Brad Leone. Its publicly listed email is podcasts@studio71us.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Lay It On with Brad Leone?

The publicly listed email for Lay It On with Brad Leone: podcasts@studio71us.com.

How many listeners does Lay It On with Brad Leone have?

Podseeker estimates Lay It On with Brad Leone reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Lay It On with Brad Leone?

Lay It On with Brad Leone typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Chefs, cookbook authors, culinary educators, food and beverage creators, makers, and other creative professionals with recognized expertise or a compelling personal career story. Common among recent guests: Television appearances or hosting roles; Published cookbooks or memoirs; Established food, beverage, or maker-focused platforms. Recent guests include Gaby Melian, Kyle Seip, and Kristen Kish.

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

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Lay It On with Brad Leone cover?

Recent episodes cover Culinary, Chefs, Cooking, Food Culture, and Makers. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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