Brad Explores an Oyster Farm | It's Alive | Bon Appétit

Bon Appétit Test Kitchen Manager Brad Leone is back with episode 15 of It's Alive. Brad takes a trip to Duxbury, Massachusetts to visit the folks at Island Creek Oyster to see what it takes to be an oyster farmer. He observes all the stages of oyster development, gets put to work on the farm, and learns the proper way to shuck an oyster!
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[@bobbyadamson2333]

My favorite part is everyone at the oyster farm trying to be a "professional" because big fancy bon appetit is there and then brad and vin show up behaving like it's a house party with a pbr keg

[@ojnab85]

The president of the Oyster farm was even wearing an Italian suit.

[@julepot]

This post needs to be featured. =)

[@nickiratliff84]

How do you ignore today's not just how they always are... some people just act respectful in all aspects 😐

[@here2watch08]

I know. I thought for sure when Brad put his foot in the water off the boat the guy driving was gonna be like, "Umm, please don't do that." lmao

[@mauraanderson246]

@@ojnab85 nah just a wealthy town

[@toast3273]

“and that’s tanner” brad, immediately abusing his power of knowing a kid’s name: *_”TANNER!”_*

[@CRneu]

Nah he's getting 'ole Tanner boy involved and making him feel more a part of the filming. Brad's being a rad dude.

[@tannerkennedy7808]

Yay, my name is Tanner :)

[@arjunsatheesh7609]

I am guessing he Instagrammed that 15-second explanation Tanner gave about sorting those oysters.

[@brontegermain5439]

brad: *plays with horseshoe crab for twelve years* brad: alright vinny enough with the horseshoe crabs man come on

[@burningknight7]

this comment is gold lol

[@spacetearable]

Quit horseshoecrabbing around Vin!

[@jimbob4920]

Teen worker trying to explain what he does: Yeah so this is- Brad, shoving a phone in his face: YOU HAVE 15 SECONDS QUICK

[@shiny3934]

probably filming on snapchat HAHAHAH

[@christinesumil9473]

I think it's ig story

[@danyelleshaeffer3524]

His name is tanner

[@cowa2954]

M

[@Thehubb1]

Gj you quoted someone in the video!

[@Zensho]

I like how this episode clearly demonstrates that Vinny has the exact same capacity for keeping focus as Brad. Truly a match made in heaven.

[@j2415]

Vinny just cutting away to the dog was priceless.

[@SebWad]

In fairness, Scoter is definitely a very good boy.

[@charlescampbell9427]

i love how vinny just stops recording brad and starts filming the dog instead

[@bethanytalbot2445]

Charles Campbell best priorities

[@Himynameishoodie]

He knows what the people want!

[@stephenappleton117]

Duck tollers are the best dogs, I don’t blame him

[@tawneysmith9448]

I thought that's what he was! Ha! Thank you for the confirmation.

[@tesla_4452]

He does that often, hes got his priorities right

[@mattlyons9027]

“The philly flip? Where did that name come from?” “Philadelphia I think” Absolute gold

[@jiminstinyhands7776]

Matt Lyons love him he’s such a himbo

[@mirandanichols8162]

When they censored Brad’s nipples, I lost it ☠️😂

[@lithium191]

"I assume this is allergy you're growing." "This is algae"

[@devantes764]

This is a great comment

[@AlanHope2013]

I thought it was me. They're saying algae but I'm hearing allergy. Phew, someone else heard it, my ears still work.

[@Skrillfx]

@@AlanHope2013 just the accent I think haha I heard the same

[@nay5783]

@@devantes764 Brad is the greatest test to my English listening skills

[@CantankerousDave]

And then he’ll make some altercations to the process as needed. (Another favorite Brad-ism) Maybe have an oyster sandwich on a nice briogge.

[@lethach6207]

I love how brad doesn’t talk to the camera but vinny himself 😂😂

[@JAZZnMOTION]

We are Vinny 🤷🏽‍♀️😂

[@imoscarbluth]

brad went full dad with his outfits in this one

[@gitsiemonster]

Those sandals

[@ManiacalViolet]

@@gitsiemonster TEVAS circa 1998 summer camp

[@michaelastandridge8617]

the shortish shorts

[@jacksondeppen7947]

8:53 had me dying

[@arielpuma4512]

My lord he is hot

[@karlos_marxican-godless-co1712]

What we learned about oyster farming. 1. It takes 2 years 2. They're needy

[@justinpaz9101]

I love this. I feel like Brad is talking to me and I’m a whole new person named Vinny.

[@avocadotips4600]

Justin Paz same!!

[@avocadotips4600]

This is the best comment ever!

[@JennzOrs]

We Are Vinny.

[@Mrtheunnameable]

Vincenzel

[@Ginahmaroon]

@@JennzOrswe are definitely Vinny

[@AlinaAlive]

You guys need waaaay more Brad videos. He's so unique and in combination with the editing, I seriously laugh out loud.

[@tomodonohue7765]

They take a really long time to make.

[@quark-eisernunion4111]

Subtitled mumbles are the best thing to ever happen

[@meldrickedwards1838]

I personally wouldn't say "unique" but I definitely love his happy and positive attitude.

[@Abigail-hu5wf]

"Ahm assumin this is allergy you're growin?" "This is *ALGAE* yes" poor brad, unable to say words

[@adafu1505]

hahaha

[@_jjtt9066]

when I heard that I'm like "omg allergy?? to what??"

[@nyawashington7607]

Right?! 😂🤣😂🤣

[@hestiluhsuprobowati8143]

Omg i thought i heard wrong on that one

[@creamocropable]

Brad: "The intro's the hardest part" Vinny: Uses all the takes anyway.

[@ThePuffi27]

The editing is actually done by Matt Hunzi Hunziker🤙🏻

[@matthewheath7839]

@@ThePuffi27 and it's done so bloody well

[@kaemincha]

"Vin", "Vincenzo", "Vinny", "Vince", "Vincent". Vinny's name list just keeps growing.

[@vincentdeschauwer1209]

true

[@aLiLMiSSMe]

Vinny Bon Binny

[@theotomeotakuhorrorfan9154]

Vin Vin, Vincy, Vinco...

[@sassyavocado4337]

Well he has the best name ❤️❤️ so jealous 😂

[@99Livesx]

Dont forget Vinny Bobinny lol

[@maceyking5687]

I love how vinny just films random animals instead

[@spacetearable]

Scoter is TEH BEST BOI.

[@andychristian1621]

Everyone loves good boye

[@Zoe-id4dp]

brad is more in his element if hes near any body of water and im here for it

[@Amelia-om7ew]

*wourder

[@NicDoesDumbThings]

any body of wourder

[@pettybee3860]

Wourder

[@paulblasiman1818]

Maybe he's a wourder-bender.

[@princelyvince]

Two years late but this video is an Experience when your name is Vincent

[@theacesage1778]

All the videos do

[@yogeshparab7852]

Vinny no more works for its alive though:(

[@NoctifiaXyami]

WAIT IS THIS AN A WAY OUT REFERENCE

[@mayovkacoywolf6165]

Honestly Vinnie is my favorite person that I've never seen, the camera shot of that dog, Pure genius...

[@nothing11558]

The editing is even more so.

[@ballynf]

Whatever you're paying Vinny, it's not enough.

[@marcusaurelius652]

B. Allyn Fay that’s why he left

[@billystorm7135]

@@marcusaurelius652 Wait, he left?

[@nicholasjones5995]

@@billystorm7135 yeah Babbish poached him Dec 2018. It's all Hunzi now (the real star anyway - he's the guy that does all the editing). I think it's still a sensitive subject for Brad.

[@ron4212]

@@nicholasjones5995 dyou think theres any bad blood? they still friends? i cant find any more info

[@nicholasjones5995]

@@ron4212 I haven't seen anything one way or the other but I doubt it

[@mariasoldi320]

if you gather all the outtakes of Brad mumbling something and put it over a sick beat you can create the Best Rap album of 2019.

[@Dycembur1]

Do it! Lol

[@MauiWaui69]

Brb

[@hiphiphoogray]

@Julian Fields come *BACK*

[@c17bykenshi67]

@Julian Fields come *BACK*

[@TheRipperLiz]

@@MauiWaui69 COME BACK!

[@cliodhnagrant8035]

“Me. Me. Me. Check. Cheque. Czech.” Had to replay that about 10 times 😂😂😂

[@aboz8649]

Too good

[@MM-vs2et]

Gotta hit those Marx

[@monehget]

@@MM-vs2et I was going to point the mark thing out too

[@scyence]

It's a crime that I didn't discover Brad and Vinny sooner.

[@bell7824]

Im late asf 😂😂

[@roninglx]

Me too, they kinda remind me of another KZbin channel, unbox therapy with Lew and Jack(Jack is the camera man)

[@aishaindarto9883]

Scoter “Good Boy” *awwww*

[@blursedoftimes]

loved that part!

[@HaleyRymel]

"Prehistoric sunovabitch."

[@carlyjustine3765]

Hales Rymel he ain’t here to do no harm

[@cowa2954]

M

[@weirdxchicky]

I need a t-shirt of Brad with the text: He's a tall glass of wurder

[@naessaw]

theprivateeye *wourder

[@Myrealnameisno]

theprivateeye I would purchase this

[@hannahmccreary5043]

Brad in a tank top is the only thing I can concentrate on. Dad bod on POINT 😩

[@PeetaGrifffin]

Brad wears a tank top. I'm Alive.

[@PeetaGrifffin]

Or maybe I'm Dead.

[@pipergeise9985]

Lovin’ the dad bod

[@SquirrelJam]

Now if only your logo was wearing a fur it would be THE perfect screen name or whatever they call em these days

[@SquirrelJam]

Wearing a fur eating a semi circular boat bread

[@tierneybough2364]

Brad's so precious "I aint here to do harm"💞💞💞;(;(💞;( he really is just a big golden retriever puppy

[@youngski249]

no he is a human

[@gwenzeezee]

he has the software of a golden retriever and a hardware of a human

[@way2dead4u]

Vinny hasn’t said a thing and I already love him Also look at that dog what a good pupper

[@lexhoward2828]

14:50 for Scoter: Good boy. 🐶 I promise it's worth it.

[@mthlay15]

best part! *woosh*...*crash*explosion*meow*

[@_Odin_]

What breed is Scoter? I'm friends with a dog that is the exact same, and we're trying to figure out the breed mix. Most beautiful friend on the planet.

[@mattwennin]

Odin Norwegian duck tolling retriever is what it looks like

[@_Odin_]

That's what I thought too. The girlfriend has a god that is the spitting image, and she thinks it's a mix with corgi. Don't think it's a corgi mix haha

[@_Odin_]

Nova Scotian Duck Tolling Retriever I presume you meant.

[@Nerflover10097]

Brad is like a stoned Bradley Cooper

[@tacnuke5098]

Daenerys he's like a real life Charlie kelly

[@twitch911]

He sounds like Bill Murray to me :3

[@MoniBahaa]

more like a Chris Pratt. Personality on point!

[@ksadez]

It’s OUR first boat ride. You wanna hold me out front? 😭 - Brad Leone

[@TheDonorak]

Love how human the whole production of this show is. Its almost like watching a blooper reel but there is a show there for every 5-6 min with a blooper just randomly tossed in

[@ketaminewarrior]

That's a lot of wourder

[@yokaicustoms]

And a little bit of wourter

[@Flinches]

Can you guys just get Brad to do every video?

[@Leb.ertarian]

Calum Neill please. He is by far the most entertaining and lovable host.

[@Broken-Flesh]

Calum Neill He's only 1 man. We need to ration his talents.

[@ralu9433]

There are zillions of those in there! I paid like $4 for just one of them. Y'all are swindling us

[@KimNguyen27]

Ayy great idea

[@rebekahdrummond2818]

Calum Neill what about cutie Claire

[@Litrlpiss]

“Vinny oyster?” I literally laughed out loud for 5 minutes

[@marianabriskin7380]

I love that Vinny knows exactly what the people want to see: more Scoter bouncing and fetching sticks, less of the talking heads. Vinny has our backs when it comes to good pup footage 😄and the editors have our backs when it comes to excellent bouncy sound effects haha

[@Mechsican]

More Brad? More Vinny? I didn't know it was my birthday.

[@krenx]

Definitely more Vinny

[@fedvvvv]

I want more Maya. Yum!

[@clauderodrigue6461]

Those shorts are really doing it for me Brad.

[@jessie551]

Claude Rodrigue for me it's the sandals.

[@roelin360]

For me it's his tits

[@valenziajones353]

"Oh good googly moogly, it reminds of the time I sold my Fortune 500 company" lol what?🤣 love ya brad

[@sophiasnyder9915]

Valenzia Jones “Vinny, this feels a lil weird” 😂

[@winterkeptuswarm]

He was pretending to be a rich man living in his beachfront property in what must be a fancy beach town

[@Maheen.I]

Brad's wife is one lucky woman 😍😍 he's a keeper!

[@darshananadar8384]

He has a wife?

[@mariasoldi320]

and two kids lol@@darshananadar8384

[@TheRguru1]

Brad's wardrobe malfunction got me all hot and sweaty.😳😳😳

[@deprofundis3293]

@Medroff That "chick" is clearly a teenager, dude...chill.

[@deprofundis3293]

@Medroff haha, well then that's ok

[@BRHD413]

I love the filming, i love the editing, i love the host. I think it was a good choice by Bon Appetit to invest more into this lovely cocktail of a show

[@Cookie-vu8iu]

I love hearing Brad say "Vinny" or "vin"

[@jrod1782]

Vincenzo

[@sweetpjeb23]

It's 4 in the morning, I have work in 9 hours and I don't even like oysters... Why am I here?

[@Taric25]

Well, you love Brad.

[@m47t84]

lol a year later and this is pretty similar to my situation lmao

[@naisvd]

same here

[@toastghost9145]

Same boat. Pun intended.

[@Coyoteari]

The censor when brad’s shirt got soaked _IT’S EQUALITY_

[@ashleycimkowski6233]

Brad makes me alive.

[@RS-zp1we]

Open up your oyster for him..

[@japanman1986]

lmao

[@ashleycimkowski6233]

BallsofStyle any day. 😘

[@RS-zp1we]

Ashley Cimkowski if only he looks at you like he looks at vinnie or food

[@nicolle2126]

Good boy Vinny getting those shots of good boy Scoter

[@twinkletoestray]

vinny is a true talent... the dog was an amazing artistic decision

[@moneeb343]

8:20 Brad: "I ain't here to do no harm" BRAD NO! hahahahahhaha

[@shawnriv9]

"Look at that prehistoric son of a bitch" - I lost it there, haha!

[@wesflanders5971]

Dream Team back at it. Still waiting for the "Noodling" episode.

[@NicDoesDumbThings]

12:42 I used to shuck for a living and while the statement about injuries is true, having a knife slip and go full-force towards your hand as most of your strength follows it is a lot more significant than a few booboos from holding the oyster.

[@evantylerwilson]

14:52 talking about oysters, dog montage begins 15:05 "This is why this is important to listen to" Camera is literally full dog, I couldn't be happier.

[@joshlujan7153]

I love how he is literally ignoring us, he's speaking to vinny. Much love from a lonely cook in El Paso Texas.

[@irian42]

Lo love Vinny getting distracted by the dog...

[@dt8698]

IrianGaming you mean good boy

[@missjustpeachygirl]

Underrated selling point of this show: how much they love dogs.

[@isoldelujan]

Can y'all please film a 'Brad Reacts to KZbin Comments' video???

[@Amberscion]

Brad and Chris did a video answering questions about Thanksgiving cooking. That's kinda comments...

[@miikagurl]

Brad is the real life Andy Dwyer

[@jacobthompson6051]

IVE THOUGHT THAT FOR MONTHS!!!!!!😲😲😲

[@lyraelalyn]

His hand gestures when he's trying to say fertilization. Oh my goodness, I'm done. 😂

[@lucaortolani2059]

I may be offtopic, but seeing Brad, who to me is a very sexy person, actually wearing a tank top and behaving so freely in his own body gives me a lot.of body positivity. I have a similar body type but I've always been ashamed of it and seeing someone that I think is sexy rocking my body type like that really gives me a lot of confidence. Thanks Brad 💕

[@DB-ft5qm]

Luca Ortolani ok Luca

[@akyde1552]

Oh yeah totally as someone who also has never seen an overweight dude in his thirties I agree that Brad has a truly boundary breaking and inspiring physique.

[@akyde1552]

@@thefallencat2080 you are unnecessary

[@SpitfiretheCat16]

@@akyde1552 Your conception was unnecessary.

[@winterkeptuswarm]

@@akyde1552 Not as much in showbiz as irl.

[@chocomental]

I wouldn't've noticed if the editing didn't point it out a lot, but it makes me chuckle now whenever Brad says 'wourder'.

[@jamesrussels2126]

I think camera man name is "Vinny" I could be wrong though

[@emmaeccles4294]

I think one time he said Brad is the only one that calls him vinny

[@forkdorksspeedpaints8130]

His name is Vincent if I remember?

[@araleker]

@@forkdorksspeedpaints8130 he sometimes also calls him Vinchenzo

[@TheFrogottenDoctor]

May or may not totally be in love with Brad

[@rossel2k8]

Emma got me moister than an oyster

[@maryyy718]

Same. I got it real bad.

[@Neotenico]

8:13 As a Delawarean and lover of our mass mating sight of horshoe crabs in the Delaware Bay, THIS is how you properly handle a horshoe crab! Brad picks it up by the shell and not the tail, which prevents any risk of injury or discomfort to the crab. Love you, Brad!

[@steveroloff731]

I love how this whole show is a blooper version!!!

[@TheSwampbugggy]

My girlfriend says I have a man crush on Brad, I do.

[@princessjellyfish6057]

That's called being bisexual

[@groovy7521]

Princess Jellyfish yeah lol

[@buzzzdsy]

Brad's hot doughy dad bod

[@user-vk4ig9sr4i]

That should be name of the video.

[@evillex6001]

Brad "Hot Doughy Dad Bod" Leone

[@chuckenergy]

did not realize he’s a dad bod 😳😳😳

[@MrSneakySunday]

You mean fat?

[@eldericnoble9761]

adam wild never trust a skinny chef

[@SLOPPYJOESCOVERS]

Hands down my new favorite cooking program on youtube. So glad i found this lol Also you gotta bring matty back for some more shenanigans!!!! You two make such a good pair!!

[@jenunser257]

My god, whatever you’re paying the editor you need to quadruple it 😂😂😂

[@drnebuloso]

Brad and Vinny are the only reason to Internet. They really need their own show.

[@BIGBLUEminati]

Did you tell the workers ahead of time that you were going to be goofy af or no

[@sarahorris1978]

Thank you for the intermission with Scoter (good boy). It was everything I ever wanted and more.

[@CRneu]

The best part of this video was Scoter the toller at the end. Beautiful doggo!

[@tosht2515]

Not enough Maya. Other than that, this is the best oyster farming video ever. Super informative and entertaining. 👍 And once again, graphics gal/guy deserves a raise.

[@jezo-matic991]

Not enough Scooter

[@AusTom]

thought Maya was maybe an oyster term until we got to that part of the vid.

[@JukentheBox]

this man knows whats up

[@NKG416]

we need more maya indeed

[@RaptorFaceRumble]

Maya make my pp hard

[@spumbis]

can there be a contest where the winner gets to hang out with brad for a day?

[@SuraDoes]

Brad’s personality is truly exceptional. And Vin is the MVP with the perfect camera shots and top notch listening skills.

[@InTheLight5292]

I live like 10 mins away from Island Creek Oysters and applied for a job there about 2 months ago! They're awesome people and a really cool operation. Awesome to see them being represented!

[@chomamtoeper]

Maya's hella cute though.

[@troy10troytroy]

I know right?

[@509734]

troy duallo came down here to see who else thinks that

[@anmiriam]

Why so low.

[@69RocketBones]

Yeah. Gorgeous.

[@basiloregano]

Agreed.

[@francismeowgannou5322]

Brad's dad bod is sexy af

[@rayodelsol80]

Lmao!!!!!!!😂😂😂😂 yes!!!

[@conman1u808]

“This is our first boat ride Vinnie.... you wanna hold me over the front?” Hahahaha while the bloke is driving the boat 😂

[@Nedneyboi]

Vinny is seriously my favorite cameraman ever. You guys are an amazing combination!

[@jameseglavin4]

I really enjoy this series. Brad is a hilarious crazy person and the editing/effects are fantastic. Please keep forcing Brad into ridiculous situations and make as many "It's Alive" videos as possible. May require some therapy sessions for Vinnie though (worth it.) Thanks bon appetit, Brad, and Vincent, keep it up!

[@JediNinjaification]

I'm disappointed I just found this guy! I just binged all the videos and need MORE!!!! I love this guy!

[@Alexa-ew2bz]

Me whenever I watch *on my block- If you know , then you know 😂

[@chaosof845]

haha, brad's a funny guys and all but vinny/video editor really completes these videos and makes them come to life. So entertaining.

[@VanessaDownen]

Sometimes the editing is so fast that I'll be laughing really hard and then something else will happen to make me laugh even harder 😂👌

[@viziouz19]

Brad Appétit

[@MaxMakerChannel]

I love you brad!! How are you so cool?

[@dino59mob]

He isn't... and thats why he is.

[@bentimover8095]

He’s mine! Back off. Lol

[@BautistaYarisantos]

Drugs and lots of it

[@logandh2]

It’s because he a huge dork but he’s very confident and comfortable with himself and his sense of humor

[@oklahomacannabisenthusiast9983]

"Loogadat Vinny"

[@averyrose3603]

Love this video because I grew up in Duxbury for 18 years, my parents still live there but its such an awesome little town!!!!! A lot of my friends worked on the oyster farms growing up.

[@jeffward1106]

Best video thus far. Thanks. Awesome.

[@javierev4994]

Jeff Ward better than campfire breakfast?

[@jeffward1106]

Javier Echevarria nope, your right

[@deniboo4458]

Jeff Ward bh fbfh yurk

[@marcmitm1977]

Smooooke on the WOURDER

[@alissaharris37]

Thank

[@mathjazz8102]

That oyster girl is so beautiful! :3

[@jesseuriostegui7789]

I love his connection to people. It’s like his recording this for him and his bud & some times almost forgettings this is going on the internet

[@internetshaquille]

BRADDY IS DADDY

[@Brxxxxy]

Internet Shaquille Chuck Diesel

[@internetshaquille]

oh hell yeah baby everyone paypal me ten dollars and subscribe to my cooking channel

[@slicethricex3849]

I am. disgusted

[@comsci2491]

Damn Brad looked like a real professional here. He probably took the whole video in a single shot lol.

[@ABlueDahlia]

Very interesting! NEver tried them and thought I never would, but this video makes me want to start!

[@exochachi]

This show is amazing. Brad is so unique and funny. Vinny uses Brad's candidness hilariously through editing.