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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.  0:00 Intro1:37 Shooting Stars competition dominance2:31 Swin Cash's role with the Pelicans3:41 How Swin met...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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...

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:...

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...

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...

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...

On episode four of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Dook Chase talks about his progression in the kitchen as he grew up inside the famous Dooky Chase's Restaurant in New Orleans. Edgar 'Dook' Chase IV is the grandson of the late Leah Chase, the legendary chef who ran Dooky Chase's Restaurant in the Treme for over 70 years. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode three of the Between Bites podcast with Nina Compton and Larry Miller, Robin Barnes talks about growing up in the New Orleans music scene, her musical inspirations, as well as her fitness movement 'Move Ya Brass'. Robin grew up surrounded by jazz sounds, as made evident by a #5 debut on the Traditional Jazz Albums Billboard charts in 2016. As Robin got older and mainstream music began to take hold, she began to marry the old and the new to create her own unique blend of funky...