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 fricassee. Brad and Michelle debate the consciousness of plants. Michelle reminds Brad of his middle name and shares her last meal. 

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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 Ali Wong along the way. Brad and Sheng share their unique obsession with moss. Sheng reveals his tendency to overseason with garlic and ginger.

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7:27 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS!

14:02 - INTRODUCING: SHENG WANG

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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 life in the Irish countryside, where he's renovating a 200-year-old police barracks. Brad asks Jack Reynor for Guinness pointers. Jack asks Brad to help him on his quest to make delicious BBQ back home. 

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12:46 - INTRODUCING: JACK REYNOR 

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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 on Anthony Bourdain’s Parts Unknown. Jeremy shares his thoughts behind his decision to pivot from traditional fine dining to crafting the perfect lobster roll which he shares out of his King Lobster food truck with seafood caught just across the street. Brad and Jeremy swap stories on the importance of seasonality and prioritizing time with family. Jeremy explains what a Newfoundland “Scrunchion” is. 

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6:45 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS!

21:28 - INTRODUCING: JEREMY CHARLES 

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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 streaming now on Netflix. Michelle shares the hilarious behind-the-scenes chaos of Season 3, including why the crew was forced to film in an RV and the unbelievable moment she cooked bacon-wrapped scallops on an induction burner in a commercial airplane. Brad and Michelle share a love of antiques. Michelle shares why she needs to wrap it up at 80. 

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10:14 - INTRODUCING: MICHELLE RABIN

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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 her very own tomato sauce, aptly named, A Very Good Sauce, and the book writing & recipe developing process behind her hugely successful cookbooks, including her latest bestseller "Something from Nothing". Brad and Allison swap favorite birds. Allison shares a haunting meat sourcing story.

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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 exclusive details on building her new, high-caliber cooking competition show, America's Culinary Cup, designed to be the "World Series of Cooking." Brad and Padma reminisce on some of the best hidden gems for finding rare spices in the city. 

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6:48 - BRAD ANSWERS YOUR QUESTIONS

16:55 - INTRODUCING PADMA LAKSHMI

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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

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Phil Rosenthal (Somebody Feed Phil, Everybody Loves Raymond) and his daughter Lily join Brad to chat about fluffy eggs, travel, and their New York Times Bestselling children’s book series, Just Try It! Phil and Lily reveal the secrets behind a tuna melt specially requested by Steven Spielberg. Brad, Phil, and Lily reminiscence about their favorite diners. Lily and Phil break down the family origins that led to their LA-based diner, Max and Helen’s. 

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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/

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