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!
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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!
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Mastering Pasta: Chef Evan Funke’s Secrets to Passionate Cooking
Lay It On with Brad Leone
1 hour 15 minutes
1 month ago
Mastering Pasta: Chef Evan Funke’s Secrets to Passionate Cooking
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.
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Lay It On with Brad Leone
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!
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