Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the world of food. Each week, host Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of the indie mag...
Velveteen Rabbit’s Christina Dylag Gets Existential About Life & The Vegas Arts District
Las Vegas is full of surprises, and today’s guest, Christina Dylag, is one of them. She’s the owner of Velveteen Rabbit, a uniquely charming bar and community hub in the city’s vibrant Arts District. Christina is also the author of “Tiny Little Boxes: How to Cope with Existential Dread by Way of Ice Cream and Other Means”—a title that’s as intriguing as the book itself.Christina joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about why she opened Velveteen Rabbit, the philosophy behind her book, and how the Arts District is fostering creativity in the food and beverage space. They also explore the spiritual side of Las Vegas, the inspiration behind her craft cocktails (and mocktails), and, of course, the beloved children’s book that gave her bar its name.Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip here. Join Cherry Bombe in Las Vegas on March 7th and 8th. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Christina: Instagram, Velveteen Rabbit, website, “Tiny Little Boxes” bookMore on Kerry: Instagram
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Camila Alves McConaughey Of Women Of Today And Pantalones Tequila On Dreaming Big And Being Scrappy
Camila Alves McConaughey is a true force—entrepreneur, philanthropist, and founder of Women of Today, where she shares recipes, wellness tips, and a passion for community. She’s also the co-founder of the Just Keep Livin’ Foundation with her husband, actor Matthew McConaughey, and together they also launched Pantalones Tequila.Camila joins host Kerry Diamond to share her inspiring journey from growing up in Brazil and moving to Los Angeles alone as a teenager before building a life and career rooted in purpose. They dive into her philanthropic efforts, the values that drive her, and her unwavering commitment to helping others. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. Join Cherry Bombe in Las Vegas on March 7th and 8th. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Camila: Instagram, Women of Today, Just Keep Livin' Foundation, Pantalones TequilaMore on Kerry: Instagram
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Baking Dreams Into Reality With Kimmie Mcintosh Of Milkfish In Las Vegas
Kimmie Mcintosh is the creative force behind Milkfish, a beloved pop-up bakery in Las Vegas. Last year, Kimmie was named a semifinalist for the James Beard Award for Outstanding Pastry Chef or Baker. Her surprise? Genuine. Her baked goods? Unforgettable. From her decadent Cashew Coco Jam Sticky Buns to her crowd-favorite Pandan Tres Leches Cake, Kimmie’s creations are as heartfelt as they are delicious.Kimmie joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the supportive baking community in Las Vegas, the pivotal role her husband and business partner Josh has played in her journey, and how movements like Bakers Against Racism shaped her career. Plus, she shares why Las Vegas has become more than just a place to bake—it’s her home.Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip here. Join Cherry Bombe in Las Vegas on March 7th and 8th. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Kimberly: Instagram, Milkfish Bakeshop, websiteMore on Kerry: Instagram
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Gia Coppola Of “The Last Showgirl” On Making Art, Organic Wine & Heartfelt Movies
Gia Coppola is the director of “The Last Showgirl,” the poignant and beautifully crafted new film starring Pamela Anderson. Set in Las Vegas, the film explores the bittersweet end of a showgirl’s career and has been nominated for multiple awards, with Pamela’s moving portrayal of Shelly earning her Best Actress nods from both the Screen Actors Guild and the Golden Globes.Gia joins host Kerry Diamond to talk about the film, the influence of her late grandmother, Eleanor Coppola, working as a bar back at a Thomas Keller restaurant, being a cat lady, and her wine project, Gia Coppola Wines, which is part of the Francis Ford Coppola Winery. “I wanted to make a wine for my generation,” says Gia. Kerry and Gia discuss her collaboration with Coppola winemaker Ali Davignon, the creative process behind her wines, and the connection between her label and the iconic punk band, the Ramones.Thank you to Alex Mill for supporting Radio Cherry Bombe.For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Gia: Instagram, Gia Coppola Wine, “The Last Showgirl”More on Kerry: Instagram
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Why Dita Von Teese Loves Burlesque, Solo Dining & Her Sexy Stove
Known around the world as the Queen of Burlesque, Dita Von Teese is currently in residence at the Venetian in Las Vegas with a revue that’s all “glamour, feathers, rhinestones, personality, and sensuality.” Her show is decidedly not about the male gaze and was created with women and the LGBTQ+ community in mind. She joins host Kerry Diamond for the first episode of our new Las Vegas miniseries to talk about her residency, showgirl history, and her mission to modernize burlesque. They also discuss her love of cooking, baking, and entertaining, and the savvy entrepreneurial skills that led her to launch a namesake lingerie line and her own French gin, Sweet Gwendoline. Thank you to Las Vegas for supporting our show. Learn more and book your trip here. Join Cherry Bombe in Las Vegas on March 7th and 8th. For Jubilee 2025 tickets, click here. To get our new Love Issue, click here. Visit cherrybombe.com for subscriptions and show transcripts. More on Dita: Instagram, Dita at The Venetian Las Vegas, websiteMore on Kerry: Instagram
Radio Cherry Bombe features interviews with the most interesting people in the world of food. Each week, host Kerry Diamond, founder and editor of the indie magazine Cherry Bombe, talks to the chefs, bakers, creatives, and entrepreneurs making it happen. Follow @cherrybombe on Instagram for show news and more, and visit cherrybombe.com/radio-cherry-bombe for transcripts and past episodes. Thank you to Tralala for our theme song, "All Fired Up."
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