Brad Makes Smoked Whitefish In Montana | It's Alive | Bon Appétit

It’s the 90th episode of It's Alive with Brad Leone and our guy is still on location in Montana spending quality time with MeatEater’s Steve Rinella. As loyal viewers will recall, the gentlemen hauled in a fine catch of whitefish on the Yellowstone River in our previous episode - and now it’s time to hit the kitchen. We're brining, we're smoking, we're stewing, we're making dips and tomato bakes. This Montana trip is shaping up to finish on a high note.
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[@riadbarakat1]

I love the mix of Steve's specific way of doing everything combined with Brad's do now think later, makes for some real fun moments.

[@Cheyannerose12]

it makes me wanna like lighten the mood somehow LMFAOOO with some awkward talk lol.... classic

[@froggygurl8775]

It's hilarious, and I am HERE for it!

[@SlamTheSlammer]

Reel fun

[@cainbl1]

Brad is on another level of food TV. These episodes are so good.

[@jennykc98]

Explains why there is credits now in the description!

[@thatplatypusguy]

Enjoying the chemistry between these guys. Very wholesome male interaction.

[@AmorrSummerstorm]

"Hello, fellow male"

[@Artofficial1986]

When males interact it's always better with some holes

[@imgrindin]

Idk man I didn't take that as wholesome. Steve looked a bit irritated 🤣

[@kylegriffin7872]

Steve is a good feller

[@KatotownUSA]

@@imgrindin Steve is just a roughneck/man’s man. They’re both the perfect balance of chill/intense 😂

[@b1gbuck]

I could watch multiple seasons of just these two hunting/fishing and cooking.

[@FearOfChange]

I NEED a Steve and Brad series!

[@334outdoors8]

Yaaaaaas but they need to be that drunk when they cook

[@joeyricefried9621]

Yes!!

[@edwassermann8368]

I'd prefer Matty and Brad.

[@FearOfChange]

@Some guy the energy clash is perfect

[@blackhorsered]

Can we make this into a reality please?

[@thijsvanbemmel7286]

I feel like Brad says "that over rice.." in every single episode

[@VW.907]

Humble roots.

[@cooper5324]

Yeah but that over rice would be pretty awesome

[@KatotownUSA]

Anything with a good sauce calls for rice or good bread. Says every Asian cuisine, the Italians, the French, etc

[@rtotheobinn]

“Everything I say basically needs to be fact checked” - Brad. I mean, I love him so much and truer words have never spoken 😂

[@mikes6884]

Steve looks like you rolled him out of bed two minutes before filming.

[@quartino_]

Yeah, but for the *entire* time.

[@MAI2TON]

Def lots of greens growing in that garden, nothing wrong with that.

[@chadfallentine5540]

And at the beginning he looked pissed about it too lol

[@joeyricefried9621]

Steve don’t care.

[@McLuvinJuice12]

Came for this comment lmao

[@jaekimchi]

The way Steve looked at Brad when he was scaling the fish reminds me when Andy was watching Brad trying to write labels during the pizza sauce episode.

[@danielcubillasvaldez1784]

Or Andy looking at anybody doing anything

[@sammybowker7823]

The collab we've needed for a long time. Steve and the meat eater crew are just awesome.

[@MeatEaterTV]

Thanks, we had a blast!

[@saiko3902]

@@MeatEaterTV Where's your verified yt check mark ✔️? Love your team and I'm upset that it doesn't show it on your reply to validate your responses.

[@CrypidLore]

I need to see a week long Alaskan bear hunt with Brad and Steve

[@dylantrainer1677]

Guided by Dirt Myth of course

[@clueless4085]

@@dylantrainer1677 Oh my god, Yes.

[@SPLBeast]

*It Was The Arm I Wasn't Even Using* 😂That was hilarious.

[@45axelh]

Moment he closed the door you could tell that hurt.

[@Tomazack]

I know the feeling. Walked up the stairs at my father's place just last week and felt something popped in my lower back for no apparent reason. Had aches for days. The human body isn't meant to last more than 25 years I think, after that it's quickly downhill.

[@edianeh]

Everyone above 30 just gets this.

[@Shugo5775]

The little "C'est bon." in the corner when Brad said "Pardon my French" after swearing had my genuinely laughing out loud. Wasn't expecting that.

[@tonys101]

Love my man Steve can’t wait to see brad on meat eater

[@AlexandraAndStuff]

I've never been to America, but Montana looks like such a perfect place to live if you're looking for space, nature and self-sufficiency...

[@davidfowler3082]

@@austinholm-mcrae2777 too cold

[@davidfowler3082]

@@austinholm-mcrae2777 yeah winter in Alaska is way too cold.

[@davidfowler3082]

@@austinholm-mcrae2777 sure bud

[@retromunkey]

@@austinholm-mcrae2777 too cold

[@charliedog29]

Steve is loving showing off all his fresh herbs and kitchen toys lol that pepper grinder does look incredible

[@hendrikdejong1971]

i think Steve has a secret little crush on Brad.

[@matsflaaten]

Where can I find more info about the pepper grinder?

[@hotshot619]

@@matsflaaten called a pepper cannon it's a Kickstarter thing that like $200

[@kabluwi]

@@hendrikdejong1971 who doesn't

[@brandonsizer7533]

Only these two could bro-out over a pepper grinder. WE NEED MORE OF THESE TWO!!

[@ReganFree93]

It was like watching my husband and his brother 😂 every time they get together they show of their new gadgets.

[@butteredtoast4616]

Someone’s going a bit ham with the foley effects today.

[@nathan5295]

Oh it was ham? I thought it was a little fishy.

[@maxxsteele9396]

@@nathan5295 O_o o_O

[@shelbyb13.]

I’m obsessed with it

[@2darkdragon]

the excessive noises were so annoying. they mustve gotten a new guy or something.

[@maggotbitch]

@@2darkdragon literally made me feel sick

[@evilcanofdrpepper]

The best way to add sweetness to a tomato sauce is grated carrots. the quicker you are cooking it for the smaller you grate them and they leach out so much sweetness that it's like adding sugar but healthier and adding the beta-carotene. I always add it to my pasta sauce.

[@tatid6743]

wow cool. im going to store that info

[@lucindajane6433]

I do this too 😊 can confirm!

[@billbennington4444]

sugar is a good way too, carrots also add carrot flavor and change the texture. sometimes you just want sweetness and thats what sugar is. sometimes you dont have time and sugar is faster. nothing wrong with adding sugar for some sweetness, just like adding acidity or adding salt or adding heat.

[@aslanpatience8278]

Great tip for anyone aiming to not incorporate more things that are bad for them into their diet. Cooked carrots are a pretty gentle flavour too tbh compared to what awesome tomatoes bring to the table.

[@briangleason5597]

Thank You.

[@melissanewton7508]

I cant even explain my love for Brad Leone

[@celitacantrill10]

Smartest thing BA ever did was retain Brad Leone . His shows are so good cause he's being himself as far as I can tell. Editors take a bow, Brad's show is that good because of the editing. Thank you

[@BadNemo8487]

These two around a campfire with some beers could be a movie plot.

[@raidernation7287]

Now we need Marty and Brad to go with Steve on a hunting trip. You can thank me later, pure gold to be had.

[@cess186]

Steve looks like he is in a constant state of sleep deprivation.

[@Orr_s]

Professional hunter, fisher, gatherer, writer, will do that to you...along with 2 little kids lmfao

[@Scottec1425]

@@Orr_s the 2 little kids part will do it alone lol.

[@TheBigbobbear]

That's the average michigander for ya lol

[@TJ-bg4fw]

Dude has a company, shows, KZbin series, podcasts, is a guest for others, this all on top of what DirtyOrr said. I'd think I'd be one tired dude, especially after fishing all day with Brad lol

[@o0hbomb0o]

@@TJ-bg4fw I was wondering if Brad was starting to wear on Steve. Brad's got this off-the-wall energy that might not mix well with Steve's down to earth and composed personality.

[@Meaty556]

Steve looks angry all the time but is so nice to Brad lmao

[@vetoland92]

I like how Brad slowly upped his cuss percentage while hangin with Steve lol. When in Rome...

[@sarahmashh109]

The squish sound effects when he was gutting the fish sent me into another dimension

[@keturahmaracle8191]

“Not the young pups we used to be Steve.”

[@duggins101]

The editor is absolutely amazing. That fish spread with that bread looked absolutely amazing, as well.

[@Max-hc7mx]

Binge watching Brad has become one of my favourite activities. Rare dog, love it

[@TheSOMotorsports]

I've never seen Steve so disheveled on a cooking episode and I love it 😂😂😂

[@mitchellmoss7930]

My dad has been smoking whitefish in western Montana since the '70's. We would go fishing for whitefish during the winter when trout we're out of season. I really enjoyed watching this!

[@hummingbird1999]

Brad. It's so good seeing you cook again.

[@hendrikdejong1971]

yes! we need more

[@FreedomsLife1776]

That fish spread looks unbelievable.

[@Corndog4382]

Brad was on Steve’s Meat Eater podcast if you guys want more of this amazing combo

[@geox.7953]

Honestly, with that many sound effects I don't know what sounds were real and what not!

[@timmybrowzen]

I love Steve's vocabulary.

[@gokucrazy22]

He's an incredibly intelligent and eloquent person. But his accent and lifestyle causes some to think he's just some country hick

[@maggotbitch]

@@gokucrazy22 just goes to show don't judge a book by its cover peopleeee

[@xaviermcquiston1604]

This is the perfect combination of people to do anything and everything. More of these two. Please.

[@WhereOnEarthIsWally]

“do you wanna see us go fly fishing in montana?” - matty matheson, not long ago

[@dekkarmcgowan1423]

Don't worry Steve, I once tweaked my back putting away a stack of three dinner plates at eye level. Couldn't walk for two days.

[@orphicflaneur]

it's like brad and crew pulled up on steve whilst he was still in bed and they started filming immediately

[@Corndog4382]

Steve is the best guest, the man is a legend

[@vicpro1]

Brad is the most entertaining creator on Bon Appétit, argue with me.

[@cacahuate01]

Can't argue with facts!

[@Bossnium]

We need more Brad and Steve!

[@MeatEaterTV]

We agree!

[@abharathod2237]

The dank fish at 3:33 is giving me life😂 Also spitting facts at 6:26

[@alishahunt]

Happy 90th episode you guys! Out of all of the BA stuff on here though Brad continues to make me laugh and enjoy trying new things. Freakin love this series!.

[@maggotbitch]

Him and Chris are the only reason I even watch BA anymore

[@cheyennekline9674]

As a vegan I really appreciate these videos. I fish (catch and release or feed my grandma) and I lovethese videos you’ve been doing about conservation and respecting nature

[@N2theBlue1]

That’s what the Meateater crew is all about

[@mojoteq]

They really need to do a series together.

[@brittanykayseas]

"Like grinding pepper in a rolls royce" lmfao

[@terrorbit3553]

Best one yet Brad. Thanks for humoring our goofball Steve.

[@JR-kc8jx]

I am a hunter and I love meateater. I love watching Brad just as much. Can’t believe I came across this. You’re the man, Brad.

[@redbonechkn]

High school principal energy versus golden retriever energy Rinella bit his tongue a few times 🤣

[@ElijahRuelas]

I wanna see Steve and Brad travel the world.

[@elpatas2594]

Them geeking on the pepper grinder was funny lmao

[@photilal1960]

I wish I could erase my memory of every Brad Leone video, just so I could have the pleasure I did watching them for the first time all over again

[@wildatheart8894]

Man, that's one great meal! So well prepared. Love the crossover

[@Poopdar]

Two of my favorite dudes in one video. Fantastic.

[@PhilthyCards]

I want to hang out with these two. Love Steve and Brad.

[@NEETGirlGaming]

i am not a fishing or gutting or seafood person BUT i will watch Brad do anything at this point

[@ossyfuentes2165]

Steve’s doing well for himself

[@alexkelly8096]

Brad is star struck

[@TessaOswin]

As much as this show isn’t really a recipe show, I really like the safely boards about the fish smoking. It mean if you wanted to start smoking you would have a idea what no to do.

[@victorianeu]

since you guys won’t go back to the test kitchen, thank you for continuing Its Alive

[@beedlejuice]

Brad describing his chiffonade while Steve menacingly cracks stalks in the background 👏

[@jackonsline8406]

Best "its alive!" Video, love it do more with steve!!!

[@maiello35]

Need more Steve and Brad episodes

[@connor7120]

I miss the old BA and the old it’s alive and the old brad.. good memories but I still want it back!! ❤️

[@rynosaurus89]

The Legend of Dirt Myth continues to grow...as it should

[@jayschwab]

what a deadly combo of people on one show

[@christianborris6754]

That sound effects budget is robust.

[@maggotbitch]

And irritating

[@MrRubberducky216]

Hank Shaw should be next guest Brad !!!

[@willsteinback2130]

someone who knows what they are taking about! Love Hank Shaw! NorCal represent!

[@ArdennN21]

I used to really look forward to brads vids, I dont know who edits this now but I need more of brad babbling please, cause you know hes doing it.

[@noahhill4023]

A Steve and Brad series is needed they have such good energy

[@edsidoruk6666]

We need more steve

[@keithbroden5376]

Steve please take Brad on a 5 day hunt, but you have to do behind the scenes video, it would be epic 😋🤔

[@samclemmons5373]

“How much sound effects should we edit in?” ALL OF THEM!!!

[@jimpunkster]

One of your better episodes so far brad! Amazing food, stories and people!

[@maximuspanela482]

wow steve and brad in one vid my day is made

[@dravenhouse9743]

I need more of Steve and Brad

[@erikgranqvist3680]

As a kid, I grew soooo tired of whitefish. We took them in nets (up in Lappland, Sweden, 80's). Nowadays I find myself to actually longing for whitefish. Gotta get up there to fish sometime!

[@jib1657]

I love how stoned brad is

[@petersouthernboy6327]

Steve Rinella is awesome.

[@havewheelslovesailing]

Steve's coolness, helps emphasise Brads hype. what a team!

[@masick1107]

Brad is the most likeable guy on the internet

[@audreyannettemeyer8110]

Steve and Brad bring such great chaotic dad energy. I love it

[@Anu-dn7hb]

BRAD AND STEVE IS A MATCH MADE IN MEAT LOVING HEAVEN

[@wazupimjesman]

The squishing sound effects while scaling and gutting the fish were rough😂

[@broke_Homie_Kwan]

Would be sick to see brad and Steve do an ep hunting big game. Then cooking

[@scottdacey1858]

Steve is the balls. I love his channel. Reminds me of my Childhood.

[@hendu7111]

Steve is great. He literally looks like he just rolled out of bed and doesn't give AF.

[@philthy8150]

Brad is the best

[@victorkeller1601]

underrated episode

[@im7of11]

Steve looks like the crazy old guy that yells at kids to get off his lawn.

[@darae3936]

Just goes to show Brad can bring the best out to most people, except for Sohla.

[@dustinbossmusic]

I've been wanting to find something like this for years. Thank god I stumbled on it tonight.

[@joeyricefried9621]

Steve & Brad 👍 👍

[@Zarglog]

Gotta love the editing. That emo fish had me laughing.

[@adamtyner1944]

A hairbrush hasn't touched either one of these dudes' head in YEARS, and that's what I appreciates about them.

[@desmond-hawkins]

Love the movie magic at 7:30 when they come back the next day in the same spot wearing the same clothes.

[@rkayser89]

That's called a hangover.

[@badarock001]

Steve really know his business!

[@Marahute0]

The editing is finally going into the right direction again, but we can do with less "weird sound effects" during the actual food prep please.

[@duke80z]

You speak the truth.

[@Wizard_of_Bong]

It's so distracting.

[@dainasworldnumbers88]

Agreed!

[@920fist4]

I came to the comments looking to leave one similar to yours. Glad someone else is in the same boat

[@TheCassieLeanne]

🙏 thank god I’m not the only one who feels this way. It’s terrible. They pick the cringiest sounds too 😩