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, and his love of New Orleans culture.

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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 on how thoughtful critique shapes the dining industry and why independent restaurant journalism still matters.

Listen in as they break down the art of restaurant reviewing and reveal their favorite unexpected food cities.

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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 York to New Orleans, the hardships he's had to overcome, and the experiences and connections that made him fall in love with the city.

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