Lay It On with Brad Leone

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 wherever books are sold! 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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

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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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 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 layitonbradleone@gmail.com, 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