Brad Leone is a multi-hyphenate as a trained chef, avid outdoorsman, skilled carpenter, entrepreneur, author, fermentation addict and beloved-by-millions internet star. He is the former host of the popular Bon Appetit YouTube series It's Alive and celebrity-guest show Taste Testers. It's Alive was nominated (Best TV Episodes 2019) and praised for it's laid-back cooking show appeal mixed with educational sustainability, and adventure travel that has led to Leone's rise of internet stardom. Originally from New Jersey, Leone learned to respect ingredients, hunt, fish, and fell in love with food as the universal language. Leone is a New York Times Bestselling author with his debut book Field Notes for Food Adventure, co-founder of The Roost Festival, and host and producer of his own YouTube channel showcasing two series: 'Makin' It!' and 'Local Legends', where he travels the world learning from the locals and the connective community tissue of the world. Brad released his debut podcast "Lay it On" Summer 2025, subscribe pals!