Lay It On with Brad Leone
Lay It On with Brad Leone
Brad Leone & Studio71
How Antoni Porowski Went from Aspiring Actor to Queer Eye Star and A-List Host
1 hour 16 minutes Posted May 18, 2026 at 7:00 am.
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Queer Eye legend Antoni Porowski joins the show, fresh off his new role as host of Nat Geo's Best of the World. Antoni dives deep into his culinary origins, tracing his passion for food, the outdoors, and foraging back to his Polish upbringing. Brad and Antoni talk about the winding road of culinary careers, and Antoni shares how his acting pursuits and natural love for food led him to where he stands today. Antoni breaks down Montreal bagels. Brad and Antoni geek out over mushrooms. 
Make sure to watch Best of the World will be premiering on June 7 on Nat Geo linear, and June 8 on Disney+/Hulu!
National Geographic series BEST OF THE WORLD WITH ANTONI POROWSKI, set to premiere in June 2026. Based on the company’s own list of travel recommendations, the four-part series will see him travel through Paris, Mexico City, London and New York City to find places to eat, stay and enjoy. From learning at one of Paris’ most hyper-local and inventive Michelin-starred restaurants, to paddling through centuries-old canals in Mexico City, this series will certainly be a must watch.
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