Lay It On with Brad Leone

Brad Leone

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Booking Overview

“Lay It On with Brad Leone” is a laid-back, craft-focused show where the host talks with well-known food and culture makers. It’s a strong fit for PR teams pitching guests with credible, behind-the-scenes stories—chefs, fermentation experts, TV personalities, musicians/comedians, and other public figures who can discuss their journey with personality.

Metrics

Episodes: 52

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 4.8/5.0

Estimated listeners: <1k

Gender skew: Male

Location: USA

YouTube: 348.0k subscribers

Contact Information

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Host

Brad Leone - Host of “Lay It On,” where he sits down with chefs, makers, sommeliers, actors, musicians, comedians, and more to explore the passions and pivotal moments behind legendary lives, with a food-center...

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

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Typical Credentials:  
Chefs and culinary authorities; fermentation/food-method experts; TV personalities/hosts; published authors tied to food/craft; recognizable public figures who can speak authentically about their craft and personal journey.
Required Achievements:  
Emmy nomination/TV hosting recognition, Book authorship (often NYT bestselling or authored titles), Deep subject-matter authority (e.g., fermentation or cookware expertise), Media recognition within food and cooking communities

Recent Guest Discussions

Kyle Seip - Cast Iron History, Care, Seasoning, And Investing In Quality Cookware; “why” Behind Gear And Myths About Cleaning.

Kristen Kish - Journey From Rural Michigan To Top Chef Winner/host; Realities Of Running A Kitchen; Recovery And Confidence; Learning To Say “yes” To The Unexpected.

Sandor Katz - Fermented Foods And Global Fermentation Practices; Bread And Butter Pickles, Miso Process, And Andes Food Techniques; Insights From His Book.

Recent Topics

Food, Cooking, Chefs, Fermentation, Culinary

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
Lay It On with Brad Leone
:

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

July 06, 2026

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? Sen...

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

June 29, 2026

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 Loc...

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

June 22, 2026

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, availab...

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