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Introducing Cooking With Aloha: Lee Anne Wong's Journey from NYC to Hawaiʻi from Travel With Meaning.

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In Episode 119 of the Travel With Meaning podcast, we are thrilled to host Chef Lee Anne Wong, a culinary visionary known for her impactful journey from New York City's fine dining scene to the vibrant food culture of Maui. Chef Wong, a Top Chef alumna, shares her incredible story of moving to Hawaiʻi, opening Koko Head Cafe and eventually planting roots in Maui.

After the devastating 2023 wildfire that claimed her Lahaina restaurant, Chef Wong's resilience and dedication shone through as she tirelessly supported her community, cooking thousands of meals daily for displaced residents. She discusses her deep connection to Hawaiʻi, the importance of supporting local farmers, and her advocacy for mental health in the hospitality industry. Join us for an inspiring conversation with Chef Lee Anne Wong, where we explore her culinary adventures, community spirit, and the transformative power of food and travel. Tune in to be reminded of the beauty of Maui, the strength of its community, and the unbreakable bond between the people, the places, and the culture. The people and the spirit of Maui is strong – Maui is open and welcomes you back, now more than ever. Visit GoHawaii.com/Maui.

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8/23/24 - Hour 2

Sports Illustrated’s Albert Breer and Rich discuss Aaron Rodgers and the Jets’ season outlook, what the Giants are expecting from Daniel Jones this year, what led to Dolphins QB Tua Tagovailoa calling out former head coach Brian Flores, when/if we can expect new contracts for 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb, and Bengals WR Ja’Marr Chase.

Rich weighs in on the Tua Tagovailoa/Brian Flores controversy, and reacts to Chiefs rookie RB Carson Steele’s bid to make the team with a memorable stiff arm against the Bears.

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8/23/24 - Hour 1

Rich weighs in on Colts QB Anthony Richardson’s 2024 expectations after his injury-shortened rookie campaign, explains why the Patriots are better off not starting rookie QB Drake Maye right off the bat this season, and reveals his sleeper team picks for the NFC and AFC this season.

ESPN’s Jeremy Fowler and Rich discuss the Tennessee Titans chances to make the playoffs, if Philadelphia Eagles can bounce back from the disastrous end to their 2023 season after starting out 10-1, the Browns, Seahawks, and Falcons playoff hopes, and if the Dolphins and Jaguars were right to pay Tua Tagovailoa and Trevor Lawrence.

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8/22/24 - Hour 3

The Athletic’s Commanders Insider Ben Standig and guest Host Kirk Morrison discuss rookie Jayden Daniels being named Washington’s starting QB, what to expect from Kliff Kingsbury’s up-tempo offense, why former 1st-round WR Jahan Dotson was traded to the Philadelphia Eagles, the culture shift new head coach Dan Quinn brings to the team and more.

Kirk reveals the top 5 NFL games he’s looking forward to most this season, and explains why NOBODY is allowed to touch his laundry. Ever.

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8/22/24 - Hour 2

The Athletic’s College Football Insider Stewart Mandel and guest Host Kirk Morrison discuss how the 12-team College Football Playoff will bring more excitement back to the sport’s postseason, the pressure facing Ohio State Buckeyes HC Ryan Day this season, his Heisman front runner, which dark horse teams could win the natty, and more.

Kirk and the guys look back on the 2005 NFL Draft class where he was selected by the Raiders in the 3rd round, and react to the Commanders trading WR Jahan Dotson to the Philadelphia Eagles. Please check out other RES productions:

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8/22/24 - Hour 1

The Athletic’s Broncos Insider Nick Kosmider tells guest host Kirk Morrison how rookie Bo Nix won Denver’s starting QB job, what the expectations are for head coach Sean Payton in his second year in Denver, and more.

The guys discuss if Caitlin Clark can remain in the media spotlight once the NFL and College Football return, and react to the Jets’ decision to sit Aaron Rodgers for the rest of the preseason.

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8/21/24 - Hour 3

Former Patriots Pro Bowl quarterback Drew Bledsoe and Rich discuss the healing catharsis of ‘The Tom Brady Roast,’ if the Patriots should start rookie QB Drake Maye, shares his favorite Bill Parcells stories, and more.

Rich reacts to the Sean Payton naming rookie Bo Nix the Denver Broncos’ starting QB, and try to guess which Rams’ home games Brockman and Del Tufo (both season ticket holders) will actually attend this fall.

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8/21/24 - Hour 2

Apple TV MLS soccer analyst Sacha Kljestan and Rich discuss the 2024 League Cup tournament, the future of the USMNT, and shares a hilarious Zlatan Ibrahimovic story.

Dan Le Batard and Rich discuss Tua Tagovailoa’s controversial comments about former Dolphins head coach Brian Flores, how far Tua can take Miami this season, and more.

Rich weighs in on Tua’s Flores criticism and what it foreshadows for his play on the field in the upcoming Dolphins ‘season, and plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a Dallas Cowboys fan.

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8/21/24 - Hour 1

Rich simulcasts with ‘The Pat McAfee Show’ where he disputes Adam Schefter’s claim that he “kicked his a**” in their recent head-to-head 40-yard dash race, debates the University of Michigan’s Connor Stalions spying scandal, and more.

Rich reacts to Oklahoma State’s head football coach Mike Gundy’s pointed comments about recruiting in the NIL era.

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8/20/24 - Hour 2

Pro Football Talk’s Mike Florio and Rich discuss the Atlanta Falcons’ decision to sit rookie QB Michael Penix Jr for the rest of the preseason, if we can expect new deals for disgruntled Dallas Cowboys WR CeeDee Lamb and 49ers WR Brandon Aiyuk, if the NFL should change its new kickoff rules to make touchbacks more punitive, and more.

The guys debate which player should be drafted 2nd-overall in fantasy leagues behind 49ers RB Christian McCaffrey, and Rich plays the ‘Win/Loss Game’ with a highly pessimistic Minnesota Vikings fan.

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