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.
Martha Wiggins from Cafe Reconcile | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E11
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, providing a holistic approach to their professional and personal development.
Edward Buckles Jr. | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E10
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. Hear about Buckles' current and future projects as his work seeks to document collective traumas but also foster healing and understanding through the power of narrative.
Mia Borders | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E9
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".
Dr. Biruk Alemayehu and Prince Lobo from Addis NOLA | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E8
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 his personal Queen Bee Hive in New Orleans.
Larry Nance Jr. | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E7
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.
Chef Jacqueline Blanchard | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E6
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.
Trajan Langdon | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E3
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.
Chef Donald Link | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E2
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.
Swin Cash | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller S2E1
On episode one of season two 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.
Branford Marsalis | Between Bites Podcast with Nina Compton & Larry Miller Ep. 14
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.