Between Bites with Nina Compton and Larry Miller

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 broadcas...

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. The...

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 fro...

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...

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, discussi...