Podcast appearances and mentions of keith corbin

We're back on the road to celebrate our 30th Anniversary! This week, we're headed to Los Angeles, in partnership with LAist, to talk about the world-influencing food scene in LA and the community that brings it together. First, we dig into how LA dining influenced the country and the world with KCRW's very own Evan Kleiman, Host of Good Food, and Gab Chabrán, Associate Editor of Food and Culture at LAist. Then we talk community and the restaurants that foster those connections with chef-owners Uyên Lê, who makes delicious Vietnamese comfort food at her take-out, Bé Ù, Keith Corbin, executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams, and bestselling author of his memoir, California Soul and Elvia and Alex Garcia, the James Beard nominated chef-owners of Evil Cooks, one of L.A.'s most lauded taqueria pop-ups now transformed into a full restaurant.Broadcast dates for this episode:April 11, 2025 (originally aired)Your support is a special ingredient in helping to make The Splendid Table. Donate today

Is Eater's new list of the Essential 38 Restaurants perfect, or is it the most chaotic list of all time? What do we find groundbreaking about Keith Corbin and Daniel Patterson's upcoming fine dining concept? And where would we eat if we could only eat at 3 restaurants for the rest of our lives?  Father Sal is with us to discuss all of the above, why you should check out a newly released Great British Baking Show companion pod, why you can maybe skip Tom Colicchio's new memoir/cookbook, and why your next tasting menu experience might be a couple courses shorter. Our interview today is with Chef Dominique Crisp, Culinary Director of The Lonely Oyster. Dom's got a fascinating story and he also happens to be part of the Oyster Master Guild. That means Dom is to oysters what sommeliers are to wine. He teaches us to appreciate the wonderful world of merroir, and what distinguishes good oysters from oysters that are, to paraphrase Dom, better than s*x. Dom also tells us how the late, iconic Naomi Pomeroy played a pivotal role in his career, and what he learned from his previous venture Saso, which he opened in Pasadena smack dab in the middle of the pandemic and ultimately decided to walk away from despite its rip-roaring success.  Helpful links: Our free newsletter LA FOODSTACK, where you'll find most of the articles we referenced today https://thelacountdown.substack.com/ The Lonely Oyster https://thelonelyoyster.com/ Chef Dom Crisp https://www.instagram.com/domcrisp/ Keith Corbin's memoir https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677186/california-soul-by-keith-corbin/ The LA Food Podcast is produced with the help of: Adam Skaggs Tiffany Perez Tim Bertolini Abdo Hajj – Get 10% off at Rusty's Chips using code “LACOUNTDOWN” https://rustyschips.com/discount/LACOUNTDOWN -- Get 10% off at House of Macadamias using code "LAFOOD" https://www.houseofmacadamias.com/pages/la-foods --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is also sought-after public speaker.   Laura opens the show by asking Keith about his restaurant, Alta Adams, and her experiences eating there. Keith then talks about his childhood growing up in poverty in Watts. This included having to overcome more than just being poor, but also having to navigate the world of gangsters, pimps, hustlers, and drugs.  Keith talks briefly about his time in prison, which was a regular occurrence for the people he grew up around. After getting out though he had much trouble holding down a steady job. This led Keith back to having to cook drugs at night in Long Beach, while holding down a steady day job in San Francisco. After he decided to give up cooking drugs for good, Keith took all his money and invested it into the community that is Alta Adams.  Keith then describes the journey he took to earn his Certificate of Rehabilitation. This involved getting a lawyer who hadn't ever heard the certificate, but was dedicated to work with Keith on helping him attain it. After a long and grueling process, Keith was able to earn his certificate, and now works with communities to help educate and help them in a variety of different ways.  For More On Keith Corbin:  Email - keithcorbin7@gmail.comWebsite - https://www.chefkeithcorbin.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefkeithcorbin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefKeithCorbin/ Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-corbin-34a911165/ X:  https://twitter.com/chefkeithcorbin Book  - California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival https://www.amazon.com/California-Soul-American-Cooking-Survival/dp/059324382XBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and The Los Angeles Times. He is the author of The Los Angeles Times bestselling memoir California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith is also sought-after public speaker.   Laura opens the show by asking Keith about his restaurant, Alta Adams, and her experiences eating there. Keith then talks about his childhood growing up in poverty in Watts. This included having to overcome more than just being poor, but also having to navigate the world of gangsters, pimps, hustlers, and drugs.  Keith talks briefly about his time in prison, which was a regular occurrence for the people he grew up around. After getting out though he had much trouble holding down a steady job. This led Keith back to having to cook drugs at night in Long Beach, while holding down a steady day job in San Francisco. After he decided to give up cooking drugs for good, Keith took all his money and invested it into the community that is Alta Adams.  Keith then describes the journey he took to earn his Certificate of Rehabilitation. This involved getting a lawyer who hadn't ever heard the certificate, but was dedicated to work with Keith on helping him attain it. After a long and grueling process, Keith was able to earn his certificate, and now works with communities to help educate and help them in a variety of different ways.  For More On Keith Corbin:  Email - keithcorbin7@gmail.comWebsite - https://www.chefkeithcorbin.com Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/chefkeithcorbin Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ChefKeithCorbin/ Linkedin  - https://www.linkedin.com/in/keith-corbin-34a911165/ X:  https://twitter.com/chefkeithcorbin Book  - California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival https://www.amazon.com/California-Soul-American-Cooking-Survival/dp/059324382XBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/only-one-in-the-room--6052418/support.

In this episode, MHD and cohost Chavonne Taylor speak with chef and entrepreneur Keith Corbin about his journey growing up in Watts, navigating gang and drug culture to becoming a celebrated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in South LA. His modern soul food restaurant was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by both Esquire and Thrillist, and has consistently been on the LA Times best restaurant list. Corbin was formerly Director of Operations for Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson's Locol restaurant group, and also worked for Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant, Coi in San Francisco. He recently released his autobiography, California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival, which is available online and in stores now.www.altaadams.comEpisode Spotify Playlist

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Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Keith Corbin right after the show. Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't wait until the new year, start building healthier eating habits this fall with Green Chef. Go to greenchef.com/60onlyone and use the code 60onlyone to get 60% off plus free shipping. Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now go to https://www.quince.com/our-core-collection/?utm_campaign=oneroom&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=veritone to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While drugs changed hands and bullets flew outside, his grandmother's kitchen was a haven for him. James Beard nominated chef, Keith Corbin literally grew up in the drug game and ended up working in the kitchen of the maximum security prison where he served seven years as an adult. So what would you do if after serving your time, you were both a skilled cook in a restaurant where you gained valuable experience, and a skilled cocaine cook, where they paid you very well for your time? Would you continue to do both for as long as you could? Or would you make a decision to leave one life behind for good, and pursue the other with everything you had? More From Keith Corbin: Read: California Soul Finding Keith Corbin: Instagram: @chefkeithcorbin & @altarestaurant Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series. Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Don't wait until the new year, start building healthier eating habits this fall with Green Chef. Go to greenchef.com/60onlyone and use the code 60onlyone to get 60% off plus free shipping. Upgrade your closet this summer with Quince. Right now go to https://www.quince.com/our-core-collection/?utm_campaign=oneroom&utm_medium=podcast&utm_source=veritone to get free shipping and 365-day returns on your next order. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As he keeps racking up awards while shining a light on Native foodways, chef Sean Sherman hasn't forgotten his roots on the Pine Ridge reservation. Virginia Sole-Smith says the rise in Ozempic use as a weight loss tool exacerbates an anti-fat mentality. Africa meets America as Pierre Thiam brings the flavors of his native Senegal to more kitchens in his new home. Chefs Daniel Patterson and Keith Corbin have reimagined Locol so they can reopen it as a nonprofit in Watts. With a knack for offbeat abstractions on the plate, Bar Chelou isn't playing it safe, says LA Times critic Bill Addison. Nicole Rucker of Fat & Flour is using mutsu apples for goods other than pie.

Chef Keith Corbin is the two-time James Beard Award nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams, The Los Angeles Times bestselling author of “California Soul”, and a sought-after public speaker. During his youth growing up in the Jordan Downs housing projects in Watts, Corbin was involved with gangs and drug dealing, which eventually lead to his incarceration. It was in prison when he first started cooking and working in kitchens, which eventually led to a job with the LocoL restaurant group run by celebrity chefs Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson. From there, Corbin partnered with Patterson on Alta Adams, a "California Soul" food restaurant utilizing local produce and healthier ingredients to put Corbin's own spin on the food he grew up cooking and eating with his grandmother. Alta was named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and the Los Angeles Times, and called "Black Hollywood's top restaurant" by The Hollywood Reporter. Corbin's bestselling memoir, “California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival" was published in 2022 by Random House, named the LA Times Book Club pick of the month for August, and quickly optioned by a major studio to be made into a television series. Since the book's release, Corbin has appeared on Dr. Phil, The CBS Morning Show, and many other national programs to share more about his incredible story and inspire others. His words have been featured across multiple media outlets including KCRW, The Grio, ABC7, Salon, Shondaland and Thrillist. In 2023, the book was nominated for a James Beard Media Award in the Literary Writing category.Consistently giving back, Corbin regularly mentors youth from underserved communities and speaks at colleges and educational programs across the nation. Corbin has been invited to share his story from coast to coast with readers and food-fanatics alike on book tours, festivals and other inspirational events including the 2023 Los Angeles Times Festival of Books, Philly Chef's Conference, Tucson Book Festival, San Diego Writer's Festival and The Food Network South Beach Wine & Food Festival. Become a member at https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. https://plus.acast.com/s/unimpressedpodcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Kat Turner is chef and partner of Highly Likely, one of LA's hottest all day restaurant concepts. They've been serving the West Adams neighborhood for several years now, and are on the verge of opening a second location in Highland Park. Chef Kat joins us to discuss Highly Likely's food and new location, but also her own personal journey which has taken her from acting in a David Lynch movie to private cheffing for Billy Corrigan on tour. Also, did I mention she's a Chopped champion? We talk about what that was like, and I even give her a virtual basket of mystery ingredients to see if she's still got it.  We're also joined by world-renowned Top Chef scholar Father Sal to discuss the late breaking news that Season 10 champion Kristen Kish will be taking over as host now that the great Padma Lakshmi has stepped down. Will she be up to the challenge? Or is this a missed opportunity for the show to go in a totally new direction? We discuss all that and what we think of setting season 21 in Wisconsin.  Helpful links: Highly Likely on IG https://www.instagram.com/itshighlylikely/ Kat Turner on IG https://www.instagram.com/katturnerwashere/?hl=en Highly Likely website https://www.itshighlylikely.com/ Chef Keith Corbin's book https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/677186/california-soul-by-keith-corbin/ --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/message Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/thelafoodpodcast/support

Keith Corbin never thought cooking could be his way out of the hood. After a stint in prison, Keith needed a change from a life of hustling, and a series of chance encounters led him into the culinary world. Now a celebrated restaurateur, Keith has made a name for himself through his restaurant Alta Adams and his interpretation of soul food - West African style meets California ingredients. You can find Keith's book California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival wherever books are sold.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Chef & Author Keith Corbin Joins Us From Los Angeles…Where Currently He's The Owner Of Alta Adams Restaurant.His Memoir California Soul Was Released Last Year.We Discuss: How To Connect With The Seasons Of Our Life…Before Deciding To Grow And Expand…..And We Explore What Chef Corbin's Life Looks Like Since His Book Was Published….Plus, We Talk About Discomfort….How Sitting In It When It Shows Up Though Not Easy…Ultimately Delivers Mental Clarity And An Overall Feeling Of Ease…https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCsxzx6an6DeVHLcIfN05MUghttps://www.tiktok.com/@haveyoueatenyetpodcasthttps://www.instagram.com/haveyoueatenyetpodcast/?hl=en

On this edition of The Weekly Reader, we review two new books steeped in back-of-the house tales of intrigue, drugs, general excess, and of course, mind-blowing International travel and cuisine: "California Soul" by Keith Corbin and Kevin Alexander, and "The Lemon" by S. E. Boyd. All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Maiysha sits down with award winning chef Keith Corbin about his new memoir "California Soul" documenting his life growing up in the streets of Watts, to going to prison and then changing his life after prison to become one of the top chefs in the world. Chef Corbin tells Maiysha all the ups and downs he endured on his way to becoming a top chefSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On this edition of The Weekly REader, we review two new books steeped in back-of-the house tales of intrigue, drugs, general excess, and of course, mind-blowing International travel and cuisine: California Soul, by Keith Corbin and Kevin Alexander, and The Lemon, by S. E. Boyd.  All titles available at The Ivy Bookshop and other fine local retailers. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Scott Slaughter co-host and producer of The Only One In The Room has a short and casual, yet deep conversation with our guest Keith Corbin right after the show. Special thanks to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: We know you're going to love Hello Fresh as much as we do because it's America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/onlyone/65 and use code theonlyone65 for 65% off…PLUS free shipping! PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast  Don't miss our new Friday series On My Nightstand. Be sure to join our Facebook Group for the most up-to-date info on guests, episodes and more. You can also DM us on Instagram @theonlyoneintheroom or email us via the website at www.theonlyonepod.com Also visit the website for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like live events, appearances, featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

While drugs changed hands and bullets flew outside, his grandmother's kitchen was a haven for him. James Beard nominated chef, Keith Corbin literally grew up in the drug game and ended up working in the kitchen of the maximum security prison where he served seven years as an adult. So what would you do if after serving your time, you were both a skilled cook in a restaurant where you gained valuable experience, and a skilled cocaine cook, where they paid you very well for your time? Would you continue to do both for as long as you could? Or would you make a decision to leave one life behind for good, and pursue the other with everything you had? More From Keith Corbin: Read: California Soul Finding Keith Corbin: Instagram: @chefkeithcorbin & @altarestaurant Special thanks to our sponsors: Hello Fresh: We know you're going to love Hello Fresh as much as we do because it's America's #1 Meal Kit! Go to https://www.hellofresh.com/onlyone/65 and use code theonlyone65 for 65% off…PLUS free shipping! PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss Scott Talks on Wednesdays, our Sunday release called Sunday Edition & our brand new series On My Nightstand releasing on Fridays by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  Join our Only One In The Room Facebook Group if you'd like to ask a question of any of our upcoming guests for this series.  Also visit the website www.theonlyonepod.com for the latest from our host Laura Cathcart Robbins like featured articles and more. We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today I chose two excerpts from this page-turner by chef, author, and upcoming guest, Keith Corbin.  Keith Corbin is the James Beard Award-nominated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles, named one of the best restaurants in the country by Esquire, Thrillist, and the Los Angeles Times. A native of Watts, Corbin was formerly director of operations for the LocoL restaurant group and worked for Daniel Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Coi in San Francisco. Twitter & Instagram: @chefkeithcorbin Book: California Soul Visit Alta Restaurant   PATREON SHOUT OUTS: Mercedes Cusick LMFT, Website: www.mercedescusick.com, IG: @recoverhealbloom Check Out How To Do The Pot Thanks to Kathleen Hahn Cute Booty Lounge is made right here in the USA, by women and for women. The company is incredible, female, and minority-owned and all of their leggings make makes your booty look amazing. Go to https://cutebooty.com/ today! Embrace your body, love your booty! Join our Patreon: Become an Only One In The Room patron by joining us on Patreon! Starting at only $5.00 per month, you'll get bonus content, access to outtakes that the general public will NEVER see, extremely cool merch, and depending on what tier you get, monthly hang time with Scott and Laura. Join our Patreon today at https://www.patreon.com/theonlyonepodcast Be sure not to miss our weekly full episodes on Tuesdays, Scott Talks on Wednesdays & Sunday Edition every Sunday by subscribing to the show wherever you listen to podcasts.  We love hearing from you in the comments on iTunes and while you're there don't forget to rate us, subscribe and share the show! All of us at The Only One In The Room wish you safety and wellness during this challenging time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In his new memoir, Chef Keith Corbin reflects on his childhood in Watts and awakening his palate in prison. Marion Nestle is best known for her groundbreaking work “Food Politics” but her path to get there was winding, as she shares in a new memoir. For Mazuba Kapambwe-Mizzi, when she was planning her wedding in her native country of Zambia, ichilanga mulilo was a part of the celebrations. Award-winning chefs Jody Williams and Rita Sodi have nurtured a legion of devoted diners in Greenwich Village and share their recipes in a new cookbook. Phil Rosenthal visits Philadelphia, Austin, Croatia, and Santiago in the sixth season of Netflix's “Somebody Feed Phil.” Finally, La Princesita took home the gold at last weekend's Tortilla Tournament. To commemorate their win, Good Food revisits a conversation with Monica Ramirez and Enrique Rodriguez.

Chief and Malik are in Watts, California for this conversation with restauranteur Chef Keith Corbin and activist Brandon "Stix" Salaam-Bailey. During this powerful episode, Chef Corbin and Stix discuss their journeys from rock bottom to celebrated status, they talk about the influences that changed their lives and they reflect on their position in the cultural conversation. Follow A Suite Life: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asuitelifepod/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asuitelifepod YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgdnIhfgBv2bBKwwn5qLQBw Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ASUITELIFEPOD/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bio Keith Corbin · Chef/Owner of Louella's Cali Soul Restaurant, Executive Chef and Co-owner at ALTA Adams Restaurant. Corbin is the James Beard award-nominated chef and Alta Adams in Los Angeles co-owner. His modern “California Soul” food restaurant was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by Esquire and Thrillist and, since opening, has consistently been on the LA Times best restaurant list. A native of Watts, Corbin was formerly Director of Operations for Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson's Locol restaurant group. Also, he worked for Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant Coi in San Francisco. California Soul: Keith Corbin: https://www.amazon.com/California-Soul-American-Cooking-Survival/dp/059324382X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=FQIR3QM3BH88&keywords=california+soul+keith+corbin&qid=1665371788&qu=eyJxc2MiOiIxLjI4IiwicXNhIjoiMS4wNCIsInFzcCI6IjEuMjMifQ%3D%3D&s=books&sprefix=california+soul+keit%2Cstripbooks%2C183&sr=1-1 Alta Adams Restaurant: https://altaadams.com/ This episode is sponsored by Culinary Historians of Northern California, a Bay Area educational group dedicated to the study of food, drink, and culture in human history. To learn more about this organization and their work, please visit their website at www.chnorcal.org If you follow my podcast and enjoy it, I'm on @buymeacoffee. If you like my work, you can buy me a coffee and share your thoughts

On Monday the San Diego City Council passed an ordinance further defining who is eligible to serve on the city's Commission on Police Practices. The 25-member commission is expected to investigate shootings by police officers and deaths in police custody. Next, more details on the commitment by San Diego city and county leaders to build more affordable housing. Also, California is experiencing the driest three years ever recorded and we're on track for a fourth year. The implications of a La Niña this winter for the state. And, a new book takes a look at the science of “belonging” during a time of polarization, how it plays a role in our mental and physical health, and how it can help lead to a society based on inclusiveness and human connection. Plus, Common Ground Theatre has been around since the Civil Rights era; now it starts a new era as the theatre in residence at La Jolla Playhouse. KPBS attended a rehearsal last week to find out how Common Ground is using the residency program to reach a larger audience. Finally, a conversation with Keith Corbin who traces his path as a former gang member who learned to cook in prison to a celebrated chef in a new memoir.

In this episode, MHD and cohost Chavonne Taylor speak with chef and entrepreneur Keith Corbin about his journey growing up in Watts, navigating gang and drug culture to becoming a celebrated executive chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in South LA. His modern soul food restaurant was named one of the best new restaurants in the country by both Esquire and Thrillist, and has consistently been on the LA Times best restaurant list. Corbin was formerly Director of Operations for Roy Choi and Daniel Patterson's Locol restaurant group, and also worked for Patterson at his Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant, Coi in San Francisco. He recently released his autobiography, California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival, which is available online and in stores now. www.altaadams.com Episode Spotify Playlist

This week, a story of transformation with Los Angeles chef and restaurateur Keith Corbin. Corbin grew up in Watts, his early years entangled in drugs and gangs. After serving time in one of California's most notorious maximum security prisons, Corbin experienced the employment challenges all too common for the formerly incarcerated. A model employee at one of his jobs, Corbin was promoted to a manager, only to be fired simply for having a criminal record.  Then he encountered a restaurant startup in his neighborhood that wasn't concerned with its employees' pasts - Locol, the joint venture by Daniel Patterson and Roy Choi, that aimed to bring a quality alternative to fast food to underserved neighborhoods. Corbin became a chef and kitchen manager for Locol in Watts and Oakland, and although the restaurant ultimately closed, Corbin says it was not a failure - it put him and many others on the path to success. Now a chef and co-owner of one of America's best restaurants, Corbin's paying it forward to others. Keith Corbin's new book “California Soul” tells the story of his uneven journey.  On August 10, 2022, Corbin talked to KQED's Brian Watt.

“But I had fun growing up, you know, kids Double Dutch and playing football in the front yard, trash can basketball, running around 40 deep into projects with extended family, cutting the lights off—we really have fun. Of course, you've seen the drug selling, you've seen the dice games. We found a way to become comfortable in an uncomfortable situation.” Keith Corbin's story is unlike any we've heard for a James Beard Award nominated chef, and he holds nothing back in his candid memoir, California Soul: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival. Keith joins us on the show to talk about representation, the realities of second chances (and why opportunity without support isn't enough), fact-checking his memories with members of his community, the start of his friendship with fellow chef Daniel Patterson, unexpected loneliness and much more with Poured Over's host, Miwa Messer.   Featured Book: California Soul by Keith Corbin   Poured Over is produced and hosted by Miwa Messer and mixed by Harry Liang. Follow us here for new episodes Tuesdays and Thursdays (with occasional Saturdays).   A full transcript of this episode is available here.

Chef Keith Corbin - Chef and co-owner of Alta Adams in Los Angeles which has been named one of the best new restaurants in the country. He is releasing his debut memoir, “CALIFORNIA SOUL: An American Epic of Cooking and Survival,” tomorrow. He stops by to share his story with Tavis

Travis Hunter has arrived, and looks like an immediate 2 way impact player for Jackson State. The game was live on ESPN, and It was impossible not to notice the number one recruit in the nation on the field. He had two touchdowns on offense and two interceptions on defense. His main position should be CB, but it is clear WR is in the plans for him at JSU. The Jackson State spring game was more than a Travis Hunter show. He definitely stole some eyes but there were other huge takeaways from that game as well. The offensive line was still poor in the game. Fixing this was a point of emphasis during the offseason and hasn't improved thus far. The snapping from the center was particularly bad. One positive was the receiving depth that was on display. Also, JSU added some recruiting pieces There have been a huge emphasis on covering HBCU players during this draft cycle, but there are a few players who have not received a lot of coverage. That brings me to my list of under the radar HBCU prospects. Keyshawn James is a mammoth of a man on the defensive line who has consistently gotten better. Shemar Bridges and Keith Corbin are wide receivers who have excelled at their level. La'Darius Skelton is a versatile offensive chess piece who could be a trendsetter. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Athletic Greens Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Hunter has arrived, and looks like an immediate 2 way impact player for Jackson State. The game was live on ESPN, and It was impossible not to notice the number one recruit in the nation on the field. He had two touchdowns on offense and two interceptions on defense. His main position should be CB, but it is clear WR is in the plans for him at JSU.The Jackson State spring game was more than a Travis Hunter show. He definitely stole some eyes but there were other huge takeaways from that game as well. The offensive line was still poor in the game. Fixing this was a point of emphasis during the offseason and hasn't improved thus far. The snapping from the center was particularly bad. One positive was the receiving depth that was on display. Also, JSU added some recruiting piecesThere have been a huge emphasis on covering HBCU players during this draft cycle, but there are a few players who have not received a lot of coverage. That brings me to my list of under the radar HBCU prospects. Keyshawn James is a mammoth of a man on the defensive line who has consistently gotten better. Shemar Bridges and Keith Corbin are wide receivers who have excelled at their level. La'Darius Skelton is a versatile offensive chess piece who could be a trendsetter.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Athletic GreensAthletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/COLLEGE. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Wednesday's installment of Locked On Texans: NFL draft prospect from Jackson State University Keith Corbin joins the show to discuss his path to the 2022 NFL Draft, which includes his one season playing under the stewardship of coach Deion Sanders. Plus, the outlook of the Houston Texans following Day 2 of voluntary workouts. @cotydavis_24, @John_Hickman12, @LockedOnTexans. Intro music by Solo Hendrix    Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnlineBetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts!Rock AutoAmazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you.Shady RaysEXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this Wednesday's installment of Locked On Texans: NFL draft prospect from Jackson State University Keith Corbin joins the show to discuss his path to the 2022 NFL Draft, which includes his one season playing under the stewardship of coach Deion Sanders. Plus, the outlook of the Houston Texans following Day 2 of voluntary workouts. @cotydavis_24, @John_Hickman12, @LockedOnTexans. Intro music by Solo Hendrix     Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline BetOnline.net has you covered this season with more props, odds and lines than ever before. BetOnline – Where The Game Starts! Rock Auto Amazing selection. Reliably low prices. All the parts your car will ever need. Visit RockAuto.com and tell them Locked On sent you. Shady Rays EXCLUSIVELY FOR OUR LISTENERS, HEAD TO SHADYRAYS.COM AND USE CODE LOCKEDON TO GET FIFTY PERCENT OFF TWO OR MORE PAIRS OF POLARIZED SUNGLASSES. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dr. Phil devotes his platform to analyzing how life has changed for Black Americans in the almost two years since the tragic deaths of Ahmaud Arbery, Breonna Taylor, and George Floyd, and the subsequent widespread Black Lives Matter protests demanding racial equality. Dr. Phil meets professor Dr. Shaun Harper from USC, who says that while he remains an optimist, he claims to have not seen nearly enough effective change in society to start the process of creating equality and justice between Black and white Americans. Former BLM activist Rashad Turner says he quit the movement because, according to him, they did not prioritize education for Black children. Dr. Phil also meets the President of the National Association of Real Estate Brokers, Lydia Pope, who says Black people still don't have equity in lending or in many other areas that govern us. Then, anti-racist attorney Natasha Scruggs joins the conversation and says Black communities are fighting on a daily basis to achieve equality and a better life for their children. Plus, white ally Allison Mahaley joins the conversation with what she believes white people should understand. Listen in while Rashad and Natasha engage in a spirited conversation about what needs to change in the Black community for equity to be realized. And, Dr. Phil visits a Black-owned, Black-run restaurant in South Los Angeles, Alta Adams, to break bread with owner and chef Keith Corbin, who says being a Black business owner is as challenging as it is rewarding. For more information: http://drphilintheblanks.com/ Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/PhilintheBlanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Savannah State women's basketball is now off to their best start to a season since 93-94, (12-0) after beating Spring Hill University. They currently at the top of the SIAC and top of my heart with the journey towards history to start the year. This game was won with 5 double digit scorers and their typical lockdown defense. I am a fan of tennis. Believe it or not I'm actually a former tennis player. I want us to get out and support our HBCU tennis teams. NC A&T and Hampton are projected to finish last in the conference on both men's and women's sides. I just want us to gravitate towards the sport after seeing athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka. Jackson State's offense was a problem late in the year. It was slow getting started at times, and it completely faltered in the biggest game. That side of the ball needed to be a focus going into the offseason. After losing Keith Corbin to graduation, that WR room needed attention. This attention comes in the form of giving players still there the bigger roles they deserved and recruiting well during before NSD, with signings like Keith Coleman. Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors! Built Bar Built Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order. BetOnline AG There is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus. NetSuite Over twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Savannah State women's basketball is now off to their best start to a season since 93-94, (12-0) after beating Spring Hill University. They currently at the top of the SIAC and top of my heart with the journey towards history to start the year. This game was won with 5 double digit scorers and their typical lockdown defense.I am a fan of tennis. Believe it or not I'm actually a former tennis player. I want us to get out and support our HBCU tennis teams. NC A&T and Hampton are projected to finish last in the conference on both men's and women's sides. I just want us to gravitate towards the sport after seeing athletes like Serena Williams and Naomi Osaka.Jackson State's offense was a problem late in the year. It was slow getting started at times, and it completely faltered in the biggest game. That side of the ball needed to be a focus going into the offseason. After losing Keith Corbin to graduation, that WR room needed attention. This attention comes in the form of giving players still there the bigger roles they deserved and recruiting well during before NSD, with signings like Keith Coleman.Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!Built BarBuilt Bar is a protein bar that tastes like a candy bar. Go to builtbar.com and use promo code “LOCKED15,” and you'll get 15% off your next order.BetOnline AGThere is only 1 place that has you covered and 1 place we trust. Betonline.ag! Sign up today for a free account at betonline.ag and use that promocode: LOCKEDON for your 50% welcome bonus.NetSuiteOver twenty-seven thousand businesses already use NetSuite and RIGHT NOW through the end of the year NetSuite is offering a one-of-a-kind financing program to those ready to upgrade at NetSuite.com/LOCKEDONNCAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the world of Houston Cougar sports this past one was a week of arrival (KeSean Carter), a week of departure (Keith Corbin), a week of stepping away (Caleb Mills), a week of learning from mistakes (MBB vs Tulsa/WBB vs UCF), a week of triumph (Eryka Sidney torching WSU) and most importantly a week of Justin Gorham rebounding every dang thing in sight! We hope you start your 2021 by joining us to recap the week that was and preview the week that will be of Houston Cougar sports.

MINI POD #1! Dana Holgorsen's put up some gaudy numbers at his previous stops in Year 2, and Houston Cougars fans are hoping he can do the same this year. With Clayton Tune, Marquez Stevenson, Keith Corbin and others returning, the Houston offense is set to have a big year offensively, maybe even record breaking.

After an absolute whirlwind of a Monday afternoon, we finally caught our breath long enough to record. Are D'Eriq King and Keith Corbin really coming back next year? Will anybody else follow them on the redshirt route? Will Houston begin a new college football trend of redshirt tanking? You best believe we're wildly speculating about all that and more. And then, oh, hey, there's an actual football game to talk about this coming week, so we spoke with Brett Vito of the Denton Record-Chronicle to get an expert analysis of the challenge the Mean Green present. Plus we are in a celebratory mood, as the Cougar women's golf team staged a dramatic 3rd-round comeback to open their fall season with a tournament championship! And you know we had a rundown of all the other fall sports in action this coming week.