On episode eight of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by New Orleans Pelicans TV color analyst Antonio Daniels. Antonio opens up about the heartbreaking loss of his brother while in college and how it shaped his purpose and drive to go from a 250th ranked prospect at Bowling Green to becoming the #4 overall pick in the 1997 NBA Draft. Antonio talks about the people that inspire him in today’s NBA, the challenges of breaking into broadcasting,...
Apr 03, 2025•28 min
On episode seven of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller sit down with acclaimed restaurant critics and food journalists Brett Anderson and Brett Martin to explore the evolution of food media, from the shift from print to digital to the growing influence of social media on restaurant criticism. The Bretts discuss the decline of traditional food writing and the challenges of maintaining journalistic integrity in an era dominated by influencers. They reflect...
Feb 25, 2025•1 hr 9 min
On episode six of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Touré Folkes, executive director of Turning Tables NOLA, a nonprofit advancing equity in New Orleans’ hospitality industry. Touré shares how his program is breaking barriers and creating opportunities for aspiring bartenders and beverage professionals as he reflects on the culture, spontaneity, and sense of community that make New Orleans special. Learn more about Touré’s journey from New...
Feb 17, 2025•30 min
On episode five of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller sit down with renowned author, journalist, professor and New Orleanian Walter Isaacson. Isaacson reflects on his remarkable career, from covering quirky New Orleans politics to leading Time Magazine and CNN. He candidly discusses the rise of partisan, opinion-driven journalism and how it prompted him to shift his focus to crafting narrative-driven biographies. With insights on writing, journalism, and...
Jan 28, 2025•41 min
On episode four of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller sit down with Samir Mowad, General Manager of Caesars New Orleans. Samir shares his journey from growing up in New Orleans to overseeing the transformation of Harrah’s into Caesars. He reflects on his childhood memories of the French Quarter and Saints and LSU games, highlighting his deep personal connection to the city. Samir takes us behind the scenes of the massive Caesars renovation, discussing th...
Jan 14, 2025•45 min
On episode three of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Grammy Award-winning artist/songwriter/producer PJ Morton. Morton discusses the challenges and rewards of writing his autobiography, Saturday Night, Sunday Morning , as the process turned into a form of therapy, helping him uncover hidden themes and connections in his journey. PJ shares stories from his upbringing as a preacher's kid in New Orleans and highlights the influence that the ...
Dec 23, 2024•42 min
On episode two of the third season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Chef Melissa Martin, owner of the Mosquito Supper Club in New Orleans. Chef Melissa explains the foundational philosophy of the Mosquito Supper Club, emphasizing the connection to Cajun culture and the importance of using local, fresh ingredients sourced from Louisiana with the goal of preserving Cajun heritage and traditions. Discussion shifts to Chef Melissa's two books, Mosquito Supper...
Dec 10, 2024•53 min
On episode one of the 3rd season of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by New Orleans Pelicans head coach Willie Green. Coach Green shares his love for the city of New Orleans, its culture, and how he and his family have embraced living here. Green discusses transitioning from player to coach and the challenges and rewards of his coaching career, particularly in nurturing young talent as he expresses excitement about this season's Pelicans team. Later, Green talk...
Oct 22, 2024•32 min
On episode 12 of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Grammy award-winning musician and composer Terence Blanchard. Blanchard gives a rich narrative about growing up in New Orleans that spans his early influences, artistic evolution, and professional achievements. He talks about the emotional power of music and shares some of the insights and early encouragement he received from jazz legends like Art Blakey and Alvin Batiste. Giving a mini-masterclass on the com...
May 09, 2024•50 min
On episode 11 of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Martha Wiggins, Chief Culinary Officer and Executive Chef at Cafe Reconcile. Chef Wiggins talks about the day-to-day operations and the foundational principles of Cafe Reconcile, emphasizing its commitment to nurturing young individuals in New Orleans through a comprehensive four-tier program. This initiative not only equips them with culinary and hospitality skills but also addresses their personal barriers,...
Apr 10, 2024•47 min
On episode ten of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by award-winning New Orleans filmmaker Edward Buckles Jr. to discuss his love of filmmaking, storytelling, cooking, and New Orleans. Buckles talks about his critically acclaimed film "Katrina Babies", a documentary that was not only an outlet for his own trauma but also a means to explore the collective trauma experienced in New Orleans before, during, and after Hurricane Katrina. Inspired by his grandmother's ...
Mar 27, 2024•1 hr 4 min
On episode nine of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by renowned New Orleans singer-songwriter Mia Borders. Mia talks about her childhood musical inspirations, playing her first gig at Carrollton Station in 2006, and her day-of routine when preparing for a performance. Hear more about Mia's progression as an artist and business owner, her love of woodworking, and her soon-to-be released album "Firewalker". See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 14, 2024•48 min
On episode eight of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Prince Lobo and his mother Dr. Biruk Alemayehu, owners of the Ethiopian restaurant Addis NOLA. Hear about Biruk's move from Angola to Louisiana when Prince was only two, staying afloat during the struggles of Covid, and expanding to a new space on Bayou Road in the Seventh Ward. Get a history lesson on Addis' special Ethiopian coffee roasting ceremony and the origin behind Prince's honey wine sourced from ...
Feb 20, 2024•36 min
On episode seven of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by New Orleans Pelicans forward/center Larry Nance Jr. Larry talks about becoming a part-owner of the Leeds United soccer club in England, his trade to New Orleans, and some of his first experiences with New Orleans food and culture. Later, Larry talks about his most recent community effort to help tackle the critical issue of food insecurity in New Orleans. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information...
Jan 30, 2024•29 min
On episode six of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Jacqueline Blanchard, owner of the knife shop Coutelier and restaurant Sukeban in New Orleans. Jacqueline talks about the influences that drew her to cooking and Japanese culture at an early age. She talks about her progression from traveling home with duffel bags full of knives from Japan to serving as one of the best sources of Japanese steel in the New Orleans area. Hear about how Chef Blanchard learned J...
Jan 16, 2024•46 min
On episode five of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Marc Spears, senior NBA writer for ESPN and Andscape and the executive producer of The Conversations Project on Hulu. Marc talks about his desire to be an NBA star and how a junior high career day helped shift his perspective and define his path into journalism. The 2023 Curt Gowdy Media Award winner discusses his Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame honor, his love of New Orleans and some of the highs...
Dec 27, 2023•1 hr 6 min
On episode four of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller are joined by Chef Mason Hereford from the acclaimed New Orleans restaurants Turkey and the Wolf, Molly's Rise and Shine, and Hungry Eyes. Chef Mason shares how he scaled his career from a bar bouncer to a restaurant entrepreneur with innovative sandwiches as the foundation. The trio talk about Mason's Iron Chef experience, the lost-at-sea supply chain issues surrounding his New York Times bestseller Turkey and the Wolf:...
Dec 12, 2023•52 min
On episode three of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Pelicans general manager Trajan Langdon stops by to talk all things food; from his childhood full of fresh fish in Alaska to fine dining while traveling. Trajan talks about his first impressions of New Orleans cuisine, his favorite dishes when traveling in Italy, and his passions outside of basketball. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Nov 21, 2023•31 min
On episode two of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Chef Donald Link stops by to discuss his journey from South Louisiana to California and back. The multiple James Beard Award-winning chef talks about how he came up in the industry, the evolving restaurant culture, and some of his favorite New Orleans restaurants to eat at. The Link Restaurant Group was founded in January 2009 by James Beard Award Winning Chefs Donald Link and his business partner Stephen...
Nov 07, 2023•57 min
On episode one of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Pelicans Vice President of Basketball Operations & Team Development Swin Cash drops in to talk about her career journey and how she came to work with the New Orleans Pelicans. Swin talks about her first impressions of the city, her favorite restaurants, and what makes New Orleans special. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Oct 25, 2023•28 min
On episode 14 of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller catch up with New Orleans musical legend Branford Marsalis. With over four decades playing both at home and abroad, Marsalis' accomplishments include winning three Grammys, a Tony nomination for his work as a composer on Broadway, a citation by the National Endowment for the Arts as Jazz Master, and a 2021 Primetime EMMY nomination for the score he composed for the Tulsa Burning documentary. See omnystudio.com/listener for...
Apr 25, 2023•53 min
On episode 13 of the Between Bites podcast, Nina Compton and Larry Miller catch up with Academy Award-winning production designer Hannah Beachler. Beachler discusses her progression from cleaning art department floors to creating Oscar-worthy production sets on big-budget films. With 2019's Black Panther, Hannah became the first African-American to win an Oscar for production design. Hannah also talks about how she came to live in New Orleans and the influence the city has had on her life and ca...
Apr 18, 2023•1 hr 7 min
On episode 12 of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Pelicans executive vice president of basketball operations David Griffin and wife Meredith talk about their decision to move to New Orleans and join the Pelicans organization. David and Meredith talk about the impact of Pelicans Governor Gayle Benson, the family-like atmosphere of the team and staff, and the international scouting of both basketball players and wine. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy...
Apr 06, 2023•47 min
On episode 11 of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Pelicans guard CJ McCollum talks about balancing a busy schedule as a player, father, husband, entrepreneur, and president of the NBA Players Association. McCollum goes in-depth about learning from his big brother, becoming the first player in Lehigh history to go pro, and being drafted 10th overall on his path to the NBA. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information....
Mar 22, 2023•1 hr
On episode 10 of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, New Orleans Pelicans play-by-play announcer Joel Meyers talks about his illustrious broadcasting career of more than 25 years. Meyers came to New Orleans after six seasons as the Los Angeles Lakers’ TV Play-By-Play announcer (2005-11) and two as the Lakers’ radio play-by-play announcer (2003-2005). Meyers won two Emmy awards in his time as L.A.’s TV play-by-play man and previously served four years as the voice of San...
Feb 28, 2023•41 min
On episode nine of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Chef Susan Spicer talks about her legendary career cooking for nearly 45 years in New Orleans. Chef Spicer holds a pair of James Beard awards, one in 1993 for Best Chef: Southeast at her restaurant Bayona, and another in 2010 as she was inducted into the James Beard Who's Who of Food & Beverage in America. On top of being an accomplished chef, Susan Spicer is also a published author with her book Crescent City C...
Feb 14, 2023•55 min
On episode eight of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Chef Serigne Mbaye talks about how he went from washing dishes at a New York restaurant to being a 2023 James Beard Foundation award semifinalist for Emerging Chef. Chef Nina Compton knows a little bit about the James Beard Foundation awards. She was nominated for the James Beard award for Best Chef: South at her restaurant Compère Lapin. In 2018, Chef Compton won the James Beard award for Best Chef: South. The lis...
Jan 31, 2023•48 min
On episode seven of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Ti Martin and Meg Bickford talk about the iconic Commander's Palace restaurant in New Orleans where they've worked together for close to 15 years. Ti Martin has been the co-proprietor of Commander's Palace since 1997 with her cousin Lally Brennan. From co-founder in the 90s of the New Orleans Proud to Call It Home campaign, to driving the force behind the new billion-dollar airport terminal as finance chair and 12-...
Jan 17, 2023•40 min
On episode six of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Sonny Lee talks about the amazing work his foundation Son of a Saint has been doing in the New Orleans area for close to 12 years. As President/Executive Director of Son of a Saint, Bivian “Sonny” Lee III has dedicated his life to enhancing the lives of fatherless boys. Since establishing the organization in early 2011, Sonny has grown Son of a Saint to reach 200 boys with an operating budget of more than $4 million....
Dec 29, 2022•44 min
On episode five of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, L. Kasimu Harris talks about his artistic inspiration, up and coming artists in the New Orleans area, and his past, present, & future projects. L. Kasimu Harris is a New Orleans-based artist whose practice deposits a number of different strategic and conceptual devices in order to push narratives. He strives to tell stories of underrepresented communities in New Orleans and beyond. Harris has shown in numerous g...
Dec 29, 2022•39 min
