In this Video of the Week, we catch up with some epic guys who need little introduction in pursuit of everyone’s favorite, Whitefish. Meateater’s Steve Rinella and Bon Appetit‘s Brad Leone set out to break the stigma around these native fish. Whether they may be brined, smoked, or served on top of a pizza the boys have a fantastic time cracking one-liners, exploring the greater Bozeman area, and even catch a few fish. So sit down and enjoy as Brad misses a few fish and Steve tells stories about their cameraman “Dirt Myth”.


Brad Leone is a Professional Chef and all-around good guy. Commonly referred to as a Golden Retriever in Human form. Brad has his own series with Bon Appetit called It’s Alive and It’s Alive: Goin Places. Brad’s cooking is focused on locally sourced quality ingredients with a funky flair that is uniquely Brad. Make sure to check out his page to follow along with his adventures and unique dishes here:@Brad_Leone. Also, keep an eye out for his first Cook Book: “Field Notes for Food Adventure: Recipes and Stories from the Woods to the Ocean.

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