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What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round

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Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

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Search no further for better words of wisdom for David Rubenstein and “Next Chapter” of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

If you want to know the real history of Baltimore baseball, you ask the folks who authored the story of Orioles Magic. Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Larry Lucchino and the real heroes of Camden Yards and saving the Orioles – and offers his best wisdom and native advice to new owner David Rubenstein from his Worcester Woo Sox seat at Polar Park.

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How will the “next chapter” of Orioles ownership communicate with traumatized Baltimore fan base?

It's been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the "We're Not Gonna Take It" video after Nestor Aparicio led "Free The Birds" to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?

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The future of Maryland racing and Preakness explained fully by David Richardson and Alan Foreman

John Eisenberg returns to discuss the lost Earl Weaver gems of The Bird Tapes

Author Brad Balukjian brings The Wax Pack to squared circle with Wrestlemania journey and Iron Sheik

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Ravens selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins at 30th pick

Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and MASN and Orioles realities in new world of TV & streaming

Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and horseman with Alan Foreman and David Richardson

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson after writing book on Finley

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore and chats Orioles Magic & A's history

"No One Listens; Everyone Hears" The Real Baltimore Positive Story of "Nasty" Nestor Aparicio

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion & Bateman pre-draft deal with Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens roster, draft needs and when NFL will bring event to Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and hope of Orioles resurgence

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Suarez brilliance, Mullins walkoff and return of Cal Ripken to Orioles

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about what happens after 420 with new rewards system

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante event

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the pets

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Wells injury and torrid bats of Orioles battering Twins pitching

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss Orioles energy, sports time and theatre etiquette

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss maturation of Orioles system and solid start to season

Former Mayor Sheila Dixon tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again

Musician Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns come home to Baltimore to discuss narration, band history & life

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the lure, lore and allure of the 420 holiday

Shannon Sneed tells Nestor importance of City Council President seat and goals of her campaign

Damye and Alicia at Faidley's Seafood welcome Nestor to their beautiful new Lexington Market home

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing & Nestor to discuss bridge tragedy at Costas

So was Nasty Nestor really nasty or nice? Here is what Vinny Testaverde thinks 25 years later...

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells unlikely tale of same person with two million dollar winners

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debut and future of Jackson Holliday with Orioles

John Allen and Nestor discuss Key Brewing and keys to Sparrows Point continuing to thrive

Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Orioles decision to finally bring the kid up

John Allen joins Nestor at Costas in Dundalk to talk Key Bridge, Stone Horses and Child's Play at M3

Charles Steinberg comes home to Baltimore hailing Lucchino and real hero of saving Orioles for city

Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with Rhodes family history and Wrestlemania weekend in Philly

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss stadia, money and civic donations to billionaires for sports teams

John Eisenberg tells Nestor about his lost Orioles heroes tapes of Birdland and resurrecting Magic

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Cano, the bullpen and frosty bats of early Orioles campaign

Ed Miller of Pine Ridge talks Masters and Classic 5 Golf spring ways to swing and get back on course

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk

Marty Conway discusses the road ahead for Orioles new ownership in winning back Baltimore business

Greg Abel joins Nestor to discuss communications, fans and future of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk Angelos Orioles haul and money of Rubenstein to lift Baltimore

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks billions and millions for Maryland dreamers

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Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl I Week

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Crab Cake Row: Thomas York tells us about marathon” MS Run The US” race across our country

Thomas York tells us about the marathon" MS Run The US" race across our country and his legs and role across Ohio and Pennsylvania later this summer at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank.

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Orioles fans are flocking and gathering for ownership change

We did lots of charity and community chats on "Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" but we also stuck to sports when it was appropriate. Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine returns with Ricig and Nestor to discuss incredible state of local sports passion and future from Koco's Pub in Lauraville.

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Crab Cake Row: Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew

Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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Crab Cake Row: The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school

The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school and mission to Bill Cole and Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for Maryland Food Bank.

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Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole

Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" at State Fare in Catonsville for The Maryland Food Bank.

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Hot yoga, great football and giving back and living in Baltimore as a Ravens alum

Our resident Super Bowl XXXV champion and hot yoga devotee Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor for a spirited debate about mental fitness, personal strength and Ravens football and the importance of giving back on Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl from Faidley's for the Maryland Food Bank.

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Crab Cake Row: Allyson Yospe and Kim Schmulowitz educate on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress

Allyson Yospe and Kim Schmulowitz educate Nestor on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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Crab Cake Row: Football, concussions and real life brain trauma

Brian Pugh of Brain Injury Association of Maryland joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row for "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" from Koco's Pub in Lauraville to discuss concussions, football and real life. BIAMD provides information and assistance to individuals, families, educators, healthcare providers, and policy makers regarding brain injury prevention, treatment and research.

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25 WNST Stories of Glory

"...Time will not dim the glory of YOUR deeds"

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 1: The New Orleans Super Bowl 2:52 march in February that you’ll never forget

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 2: The powerful message of Free The Birds to awful Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 3: When Whiskey Joe’s ran out of beer in Tampa on Super Bowl XXXV Sunday

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 4: The night we brought Harbaugh, Tomlin and Billick together to share Super Bowl glory stories

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 5: When Super Bowl XXXV Ravens head coach Brian Billick became our partner

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 6: That night at The Barn on Harford Road when Modell and Billick brought Silver Betty

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 7: #JennStrong When you cared about more than just sports radio

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 8: The day we turned WNST back on and Shannon Sharpe made the Ravens a real franchise

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 9: The power of the WNST Text Service to break and deliver sports news

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 20, 2024

Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor in their Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn to discuss the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse with beer insider Joe Gold of Key Brewing. It's so important that we support Sparrows Point and the growth developed on the east side and on the peninsula.

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the issues around life, work and transportation for everyone in Sparrows Point and Dundalk affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge.

We proudly present the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

It took a little longer than we thought but the "new" Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer.

Crab Cake Row I: A Cup Of SOUP OR BOWL was a massive success! Check here for all of the stories, videos and mission of many local charities and community groups. Coming all month at Baltimore Positive.

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor in their Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn to discuss the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse with beer insider Joe Gold of Key Brewing. It's so important that we support Sparrows Point and the growth developed on the east side and on the peninsula.

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the issues around life, work and transportation for everyone in Sparrows Point and Dundalk affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge.

We proudly present the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market

It took a little longer than we thought but the "new" Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer.

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What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor in their Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn to discuss the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse with beer insider Joe Gold of Key Brewing. It's so important that we support Sparrows Point and the growth developed on the east side and on the peninsula.

Making time for the Orioles again…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks and how going to Camden Yards has suddenly become cool again with new ownership and a great, young team on the field.

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

It's the biggest weekend of the year in the cannabis deals and discount world and Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about what happens after the 420 holiday with a new and innovative rewards system available to adult-use customers all over Maryland.

Those Orioles home runs continue to pay off in grand slam riches

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners and waiting on every grand slam when the bases are loaded. Big money. Big fun. Every night the Birds play!

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

A Walkoff Wednesday for Orioles works well before roadtrip

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible spot start of veteran Albert Suarez start, another walkoff home run by Cedric Mullins and the re-emergence of Cal Ripken to Orioles baseball this month as the team heads to Kansas City and Los Angeles before returning home on Friday, April 26th against the Oakland Athletics.

What does Wells injury mean for Orioles pitching?

With John Means and Kyle Bradish throwing and potentially coming back to the Orioles starting rotation soon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what the latest setback for Tyler Wells means as the Birds' bats take center stage in battering Twins pitching at Camden Yards.

Getting ready for NFL Draft weekend and Ravens many options – and needs

It's not often that Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio wind up in the same room together doing live radio. Every Friday when the Orioles are home, come say hello at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market before the game. This time, it was football on the brain with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens holding the 30th pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL Draft in Detroit.

The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms

With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It's the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

Making a case for The Milkman

Outfielder Colton Cowser struggled in his first MLB assignment last year but has begun the 2024 with a torrid pace leaving manager Brandon Hyde with some tough decisions on playing time for Austin Hays. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to evaluate this young roster and ways to continue to utilize the bench and the potential of big bats from blue chip prospects.

The 4/20 holiday is real and here to stay

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the lure, lore and allure of the 420 holiday in cannabis world

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the issues around life, work and transportation for everyone in Sparrows Point and Dundalk affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge.

Reading the book on the past and future with Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns

Musician Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns comes home to Baltimore to discuss his role in Nestor's new documentary, his amazing voice work, band history and the fun duo "Cavern Club" show with Rob Fahey set for Big Falls Inn in White Marsh on Friday night. We're still "Ravyn Maniacs" here!

We proudly present the “new” Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market

It took a little longer than we thought but the "new" Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market is now open. We were thrilled to hear the story of the move and how Damye and Alicia packed the new location with everything you remember about the original space on Paca Street. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio broadcast live each Friday (2-5pm) that the Orioles are home this spring and summer.

Search no further for better words of wisdom for David Rubenstein and “Next Chapter” of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

If you want to know the real history of Baltimore baseball, you ask the folks who authored the story of Orioles Magic. Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Larry Lucchino and the real heroes of Camden Yards and saving the Orioles – and offers his best wisdom and native advice to new owner David Rubenstein from his Worcester Woo Sox seat at Polar Park.

Twice as lucky?

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells unlikely tale of same person with two million dollar winners

Two Dundalk boys come home to discuss tragedy, triumph and Good Ol’ Rock and Roll

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back on the road for the spring, musician and lifer friend John Allen joins Nestor at Costas Inn in Dundalk to discuss Key Bridge memories, the legacy of Brian Jack and getting the music of Child's Play back on stage at Merriweather Post Pavilion on May 4th at the annual M3 Festival for local rockers.

The unlimited free money for billionaire sports franchise owners isn’t coming so easy outside of Maryland

While we watch Steve Bisciotti's paid-for-by-the-citizens new shiny object get erected on the football stadium and await to hear the plan of David Rubenstein for Camden Yards, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss aging stadia, big money, threats of moving sports franchises and civic donations to billionaires for sports teams that aren't happening in places like Kansas City, Phoenix, Oakland and Northern Virginia.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Community Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

Business Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 22, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 21, 2024

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 20, 2024

Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor in their Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn to discuss the aftermath of the Key Bridge collapse with beer insider Joe Gold of Key Brewing. It's so important that we support Sparrows Point and the growth developed on the east side and on the peninsula.

Making time for the Orioles again…

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - April 19, 2024

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks and how going to Camden Yards has suddenly become cool again with new ownership and a great, young team on the field.

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

Business Nestor Aparicio - April 19, 2024

It's the biggest weekend of the year in the cannabis deals and discount world and Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about what happens after the 420 holiday with a new and innovative rewards system available to adult-use customers all over Maryland.

Those Orioles home runs continue to pay off in grand slam riches

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 19, 2024

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners and waiting on every grand slam when the bases are loaded. Big money. Big fun. Every night the Birds play!

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

A Walkoff Wednesday for Orioles works well before roadtrip

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible spot start of veteran Albert Suarez start, another walkoff home run by Cedric Mullins and the re-emergence of Cal Ripken to Orioles baseball this month as the team heads to Kansas City and Los Angeles before returning home on Friday, April 26th against the Oakland Athletics.

What does Wells injury mean for Orioles pitching?

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 17, 2024

With John Means and Kyle Bradish throwing and potentially coming back to the Orioles starting rotation soon, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what the latest setback for Tyler Wells means as the Birds' bats take center stage in battering Twins pitching at Camden Yards.

Getting ready for NFL Draft weekend and Ravens many options – and needs

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 17, 2024

It's not often that Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio wind up in the same room together doing live radio. Every Friday when the Orioles are home, come say hello at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market before the game. This time, it was football on the brain with Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens holding the 30th pick in the first round of next Thursday's NFL Draft in Detroit.

The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms

Community Baltimore Positive - April 16, 2024

With the promotion of Jackson Holliday and the emergence of Colton Cowser and Jordan Westburg to go with the already-arrived Adley Rutschman and Gunnar Henderson, the Baltimore Orioles are loaded. It's the dawn of a new day of Orioles baseball. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of Orioles system and the solid start to season despite some obvious pitching deficiencies.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Luke Jones

Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round

"Just getting a corner at this point like Nate is probably the best way we could have started this weekend."

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Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

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Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026

A decision on Bateman's fifth-year option for 2025 was due next week.

Baltimore Positive -

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

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Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

@BaltimoreLuke

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Ravens selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins at 30th pick

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion & Bateman pre-draft deal with Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens roster, draft needs and when NFL will bring event to Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and Orioles role in baseball as contender and next chapter

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Suarez brilliance, Mullins walkoff and return of Cal Ripken to Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Wells injury and torrid bats of Orioles battering Twins pitching

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss torrid bat of Colton Cowser and what it means for Hays and lineup

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss maturation of Orioles system and solid start to season

So was Nasty Nestor really nasty or nice? Here is what Vinny Testaverde thinks 25 years later...

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles

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The Peter Principles

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The Peter Principles (Ch. 11) – Letting The Moose Loose in pinstripes

Peter Angelos hated losing to George Steinbrenner. But somehow he had no problem with a Hall of Fame pitcher getting fed up with the awfulness of Orioles ownership and leadership. This story sheds lots of new light on the Orioles biggest loss to Yankees when Mike Mussina walked to The Bronx.

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Orioles, Nats and MASN Money for Dummies: A complete primer on how Peter Angelos has lied and pocketed your dough

Hey Nats and Orioles fans: here are the facts in adding up where your missing cable TV dollars have gone. Hint: search pockets of Mr. Angelos

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The Peter Principles (Ch. 2): The error of tyranny at Camden Yards

This is Chapter 2 of The Peter Principles, a book chronicling the Baltimore Orioles ownership tenure of Peter G. Angelos. In the early days, getting rid of DeWitt and Lucchino was easy but winning proved to be much more difficult for King Peter.

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The WNST Sports Report

The WNST Sports Report

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 26, 2024

"Just getting a corner at this point like Nate is probably the best way we could have started this weekend."

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Ravens excited to land “best cover corner in the draft” in Clemson’s Wiggins

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

General manager Eric DeCosta said he didn't expect Nate Wiggins to be available at the end of the first round.

First-round cornerback Nate Wiggins says pre-draft visit with Ravens “felt like it was home”

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

The Clemson product is the first cornerback selected by Baltimore in the first round since Marlon Humphrey in 2017.

Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 24, 2024

A decision on Bateman's fifth-year option for 2025 was due next week.

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Community Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster ahead of this week’s draft

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 22, 2024

The offensive line remains Baltimore's biggest need with three starting spots to fill from last season.

Quiet start to offseason program exactly what Ravens want

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 18, 2024

Reigning NFL MVP Lamar Jackson was present for the start of voluntary workouts earlier this week.

Ravens tab cornerback Nate Wiggins as best cross section of talent, need in first round

"Just getting a corner at this point like Nate is probably the best way we could have started this weekend."

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Ravens excited to land “best cover corner in the draft” in Clemson’s Wiggins

General manager Eric DeCosta said he didn't expect Nate Wiggins to be available at the end of the first round.

First-round cornerback Nate Wiggins says pre-draft visit with Ravens “felt like it was home”

The Clemson product is the first cornerback selected by Baltimore in the first round since Marlon Humphrey in 2017.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026

A decision on Bateman's fifth-year option for 2025 was due next week.

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

With Hays on IL, Orioles officially recall Heston Kjerstad for Tuesday’s game in Anaheim

Kjerstad was set to bat eighth and play right field on Tuesday night.

Sizing up the 2024 Ravens roster ahead of this week’s draft

The offensive line remains Baltimore's biggest need with three starting spots to fill from last season.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series win at Kansas City

Jordan Westburg continues to swing the bat very well after another strong series for Baltimore.

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

#RavensFlock

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

Musician Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns come home to Baltimore to discuss narration, band history & life

So was Nasty Nestor really nasty or nice? Here is what Vinny Testaverde thinks 25 years later...

Our old hockey pal Ed Frankovic talks Baltimore sports history and coming back to life this year

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss loss of Clowney and Ravens draft hopes and salary cap realities

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL Owners Meetings and Ravens issues from Florida

Seats For 20 Years winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his Ravens passion & journey to recovery

Ravens Tickets For Life winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his big win and journey to recovery

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason of big changes and draft hopes

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Good Sports

Good Sports

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What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

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Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

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Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

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A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Dennis Koulatsos

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The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

As Eric DeCosta takes his troops to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor gather once again to analyze all of the possibilities of the Ravens offseason with salary cap limitations and lots of tough decisions ahead before the April 25th draft in Detroit.

Bill Cole

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Making time for the Orioles again…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks and how going to Camden Yards has suddenly become cool again with new ownership and a great, young team on the field.

Leonard Raskin

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What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

John Martin

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Those Orioles home runs continue to pay off in grand slam riches

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners and waiting on every grand slam when the bases are loaded. Big money. Big fun. Every night the Birds play!

Dennis Koulatsos

The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

As Eric DeCosta takes his troops to Indianapolis for the NFL Combine, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor gather once again to analyze all of the possibilities of the Ravens offseason with salary cap limitations and lots of tough decisions ahead before the April 25th draft in Detroit.

Bill Cole

Making time for the Orioles again…

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the reemergence of Orioles baseball in lives of many Baltimore folks and how going to Camden Yards has suddenly become cool again with new ownership and a great, young team on the field.

Leonard Raskin

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

John Martin

Those Orioles home runs continue to pay off in grand slam riches

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners and waiting on every grand slam when the bases are loaded. Big money. Big fun. Every night the Birds play!

Baltimore Positive TV

The future of Maryland racing and Preakness explained fully by David Richardson and Alan Foreman

John Eisenberg returns to discuss the lost Earl Weaver gems of The Bird Tapes

Author Brad Balukjian brings The Wax Pack to squared circle with Wrestlemania journey and Iron Sheik

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Ravens selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins at 30th pick

Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and MASN and Orioles realities in new world of TV & streaming

Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and horseman with Alan Foreman and David Richardson

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson after writing book on Finley

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about magic of Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore and chats Orioles Magic & A's history

"No One Listens; Everyone Hears" The Real Baltimore Positive Story of "Nasty" Nestor Aparicio

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Baltimore News

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Community Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

Business Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 22, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 21, 2024

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

Plenty of options but offensive line under repair for Ravens in this weekend’s NFL Draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' current roster and offensive line draft needs and when the NFL will finally get around to bringing the event to Baltimore.

Those Orioles home runs continue to pay off in grand slam riches

Seth Elkin and Nestor discuss the rash of Orioles homers benefiting Home Run Riches winners and waiting on every grand slam when the bases are loaded. Big money. Big fun. Every night the Birds play!

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Luke Jones and Nestor examine Orioles strengths and Holliday weaknesses as late nights in Anaheim

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Politics

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the issues around life, work and transportation for everyone in Sparrows Point and Dundalk affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge.

In the end, Angelos family made $1 million every week they owned the Orioles – plus the actual profit

Business Baltimore Positive - April 8, 2024

After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.

Blanchard: Running a new kind of campaign in South Baltimore’s 11th District

Community Baltimore Positive - April 8, 2024

Candidate Zac Blanchard tells Nestor why he's running for City Council 11th District in South Baltimore and ways to improve the neighborhood he calls home.

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

In the early hours after the Key Bridge tragedy in his hometown of Dundalk, Nestor joins Bill Cole with thoughts about the incident and the recovery for Dundalk and the Port of Baltimore and America.

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the issues around life, work and transportation for everyone in Sparrows Point and Dundalk affected by the collapse of the Key Bridge.

In the end, Angelos family made $1 million every week they owned the Orioles – plus the actual profit

After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.

Blanchard: Running a new kind of campaign in South Baltimore’s 11th District

Candidate Zac Blanchard tells Nestor why he's running for City Council 11th District in South Baltimore and ways to improve the neighborhood he calls home.

Business

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Late in the night the Baltimore Ravens were quite excited about drafting Clemson cornerback Nate Wiggins with the 30th pick and now Luke Jones and Nestor await how general manager Eric DeCosta will address the offensive line and other needs this weekend via what has already been a wild NFL Draft.

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles returning from Anaheim to see the A's and Yankees at Camden Yards with the Heston Kjerstad promotion and the curious Rashod Bateman deal with the Ravens before NFL Draft. A big week of sports ahead in Baltimore.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

The beginning of the next 50 years

John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses kickoff of 50th Anniversary celebration and tales of the very beginning in 1972.

Memories of 20 years ago in Tampa come flooding back and what it all means?

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the significance of the mojo of the Ravens in Baltimore to lift the city and region on the 20th Anniversary of a Tampa miracle and parade that brought us together.

Henry identifies big problems in city government that a great Comptroller can help solve

Where does all of the money go and who is monitoring it?

Keeping businesses open and working together during COVID in Catonsville

It's not easy being small, independent and local during a pandemic. Teal Cary of Catonsville Chamber discusses the many challenges for local businesses during this unique holiday season.

Helping Veterans in need all month at Weis

Dennis Curtin tells Nestor how Weis Markets is supporting Paralyzed Veterans of America this month and how you can roundup and pitch in before Veterans Day.

Reading the Book On It

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What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

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A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Reading The Book On It

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Author Jason Turbow gives Nestor an Oakland Athletics history lesson and discusses everything that went wrong over 50 years dating back to Charlie Finley and a book he wrote on the 1970s World Series champions draped in thrift and constant acrimony.

A sportswriting legend talks about her roots in Oriole Magic and what went wrong in Oakland

Recovering sportswriter Susan Fornoff comes home to Baltimore to talk Oriole Magic, Athletics history and why it matters to fans in Oakland and beyond. And Nestor finally gets to tell some old newspaper tales of her legend and lore at The News American in the 1980s before that creep Dave Kingman showed who the real rats of Major League Baseball were to baseball beat writers.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Reading the book on the past and future with Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns

Musician Kyf Brewer of The Ravyns comes home to Baltimore to discuss his role in Nestor's new documentary, his amazing voice work, band history and the fun duo "Cavern Club" show with Rob Fahey set for Big Falls Inn in White Marsh on Friday night. We're still "Ravyn Maniacs" here!

Search no further for better words of wisdom for David Rubenstein and “Next Chapter” of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

If you want to know the real history of Baltimore baseball, you ask the folks who authored the story of Orioles Magic. Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Larry Lucchino and the real heroes of Camden Yards and saving the Orioles – and offers his best wisdom and native advice to new owner David Rubenstein from his Worcester Woo Sox seat at Polar Park.

Mike Rosenfeld

Finding The Vault and gems of the past and future at “new” CFG Bank Arena

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld offered Nestor a chance to be a suite life guy for the recent Journey and Toto concert at CFG Bank Arena and wanted his feedback. Comedy and music and Danny DeVito and PacMan and free booze and why Edie Brown needs a room named after her at the former Baltimore Civic Center.

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles and helping those in the fight

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles and survival at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And our Web Connection leader makes a new friend.

Crab Cake Row: Our pal Robbie Davis Jr. from Robbie’s First Base talks memorabilia & charity events

There is no way we were broadcasting from Pappas in Cockeysville without inviting our Timonium pals from Robbie's First Base by for a sports chat. Our pal Robbie Davis Jr. joins our CTO Mike Rosenfeld to discuss the fervor for Baltimore sports and memorabilia and ways your charity could benefit from a partnership for auctions.

Arts & Entertainment

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Giving the gift of life via kidney transplant is what Sante is all about

Kidney donor Michele Love tells Nestor her story of giving life and invites you to Sante for the National Kidney Foundation on May 8th at The Baltimore Museum of Industry.

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

Weis Conversations

Weis Conversations

Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity

Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to start Day Four.

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Music Classic

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Master P talks basketball, hip hop and being an athlete with Nestor at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

Over the years, we've collected many guests across parts of pop culture so you never know who will stop by on Radio Row at The Big Game.

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Time And Time again with The Smithereens

On the eve of their annual return to Ramshead On-Stage in Annapolis, guitarist Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and joins Nestor to toast the years and cheers and tears of their longtime friendship. One night, at Bohager's...or was it Hammerjacks?

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Taking a sentimental journey back to Holabird Junior High with King Calvin Statham

Former Pikesville and Holarbird music legend Calvin Statham tickles the ivories with Nestor and childhood friend Stephanie Pallo at The Tasting Room at Drug City in Dundalk on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.

#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Baltimore Positive - December 12, 2020

The story behind the Eddie Van Halen picture with Mike Mussina at Merriweather Post Pavilion

He is the world's biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. And what began as a great tale about his new book "A Mile In Her Shoes" and autism soon devolved into old baseball stories. Mark Mussina opines on the eternal debate: Van Halen or Van Hagar. Old friends are the best!

Baltimore Positive - August 22, 2020

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity...

Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2015

Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn

Did you know that 80s pop star Thomas Dolby has been a professor at Johns Hopkins teaching music for several years? It was poetry in motion when he was an ambassador and performer at the inaugural Light City when Nestor first got to say hello in 2016.

Nestor Aparicio - May 21, 2020

Can’t stop this feeling, can’t stop this fire

Step inside, walk this way...

Baltimore Positive - December 22, 2023

A lifetime of Schock and awe in banging the drums deserves pain relief

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour hosted a special holiday edition of the show at Far & Dotter with our favorite Dundalk Rock And Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's joined by Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein to rock a great chat about the benefits of pain relief. Merging rock and roll and cannabis education as we roll into 2024 ready for more music.

Technology

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

Business Nestor Aparicio - April 19, 2024

It's the biggest weekend of the year in the cannabis deals and discount world and Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about what happens after the 420 holiday with a new and innovative rewards system available to adult-use customers all over Maryland.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

The dark clouds over The Warehouse in a sunny season as Angelos stalls Orioles lease

Bill Cole and Nestor return from MACO business networking in Ocean City with every leader in the state – and all of them talking about the Orioles lease stall and the outlandish demands of John Angelos to keep Baltimore baseball alive at Camden Yards.

Blowing the whistle on lousy officiating in sports

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss bad officiating and fairness in sports competition – especially when you're wagering on it!

Let Nestor Aparicio tell you why WNST have always been the most trusted four letters in Baltimore sports media

WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio was invited onto "The You Matter Podcast" by his longtime media friend, Mark "The Blade" Brodinsky. The question: "What can you do to be the very best version of you every day and live the life you were meant to live?" The two most important days in your life are the day you're born and the day you find out why. Let's find out why! Hear Nestor discuss "Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" and his road as a local entrepreneur and media leader.

So, when is the next All Star Game in Baltimore and what will that look like?

Watching Cal Ripken go back to Seattle and pining away for another All Star Game in Baltimore again, Bill Cole and Nestor wist hopeful and realistically in discussing the 30th Anniversary of the Camden Yards classic and the future of our downtown and the next time the Midsummer Classic comes to Charm City.

Health

Are you the last person on earth who still hasn’t ordered groceries online? But why…

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - April 22, 2021

Nestor finally goes grocery shopping online with Weis 2 Go but with great trepidation. And, ultimately, success with ease...

The power of the soil and a vision to feed people better food

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - June 15, 2021

If you love snack foods from Hanover, Pennsylvania, you'll love meeting Steve Yelland, whose family left a little land he's using in a very unique way.

Spice is nice but pumpkin is healthy, too!

Health Baltimore Positive - October 26, 2022

Our resident dietician Christina Pelletier of Weis Markets tells Nestor all the ways that pumpkin can be healthy as well as tasty for Halloween and beyond.

A very pandemic Christmas in America

Football, COVID test kits and family leftovers highlight a plague-stricken holiday plate of chatter from Bill Cole and Nestor as 2021 closes down.

Reading, writing, singing and learning in our classrooms

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the grand reopening of the new Colgate Elementary school and what values we're teaching our children.

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary 'cake and Bayside sunset view. Sharing a family beach story and the most dramatic dining room scenery in the state.

A shot of hope for some travel and life this year?

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on vaccines, normalcy and the loss of our friend C. Fraser Smith.

Education

Beyond the power of the flower

Business Baltimore Positive - October 4, 2023

In our continuing education series with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness, we discuss the laboratory and science of cannabis education beyond flower and new ways to take advantage of the benefits of the plant.

Sarbanes attempts to explain Rorschach 3rd District map of Maryland

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - October 18, 2019

We have all seen the map of Maryland's 3rd district. Our local Congressman discusses gerrymandering and finding better ways to create districts across America.

After seeing Wrigleyville, can Camdenville be far off for Angelos and Orioles?

Business Baltimore Positive - June 27, 2023

With the Orioles playing with a year-to-year lease and seeking unspoken improvements near Camden Yards from Governor Wes Moore, Mike Rosenfeld tells Nestor about what he saw on the north side of Chicago during the Birds recent weekend at Wrigley Field.

Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...

Transportation and the future for Maryland with Ben Cardin

What ever happened to the Red Line?

Mikulski says Baltimore’s many assets must be emphasized for improvement

Our final segment with Highlandtown's greatest export leads us to the future of Baltimore and how Mikulski sees the assets of our city and region

The Peter Principles (Ch. 2): The error of tyranny at Camden Yards

This is Chapter 2 of The Peter Principles, a book chronicling the Baltimore Orioles ownership tenure of Peter G. Angelos. In the early days, getting rid of DeWitt and Lucchino was easy but winning proved to be much more difficult for King Peter.

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Leadership

Leadership

What is really going to happen in Annapolis this winter?

Community Baltimore Positive - February 28, 2022

Bryan Sears of The Daily Record joins Don and Nestor from Annapolis to discuss legislative session

Williams discusses race education and the future of American children

Community Baltimore Positive - June 26, 2020

The former Baltimore County Recs and Parks director and brother of Speaker Jones discusses a lifetime in education

Don and Nestor discuss one hundred great conversations to inspire Baltimoreans

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - December 6, 2019

Looking back on how all of this Baltimore Positive magic happened and where it's headed

Putting on a suit and disco dancing for the dogs (and cats, too!)

Andrew Levine of Baltimore Humane Society invites Nestor to Black Tie And Tails to benefit the beautiful creatures

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Our financial guru Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the energy around Baltimore Orioles baseball and what bringing folks back downtown again regularly can do for the city. Oh, and a good news humanity update on theatre etiquette from Notre Dame Prep, too!

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

It's the biggest weekend of the year in the cannabis deals and discount world and Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about what happens after the 420 holiday with a new and innovative rewards system available to adult-use customers all over Maryland.

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

With the surging Birds coming home to play great weather baseball under new ownership, Luke Jones and Nestor talk MLB and the Orioles' role in baseball as contender and how everyone is watching "The Next Chapter" and seeing the possibilities of all of this young talent.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing. And if you want to be part of what we do, Nestor is a very available individual: nes@baltimorepositive.com

Jealous discusses a future in America after pandemic and protests

The former NAACP President and Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate joined us to discuss Black Lives Matter and policing

Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers

As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor's favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.

Gallagher discusses joys of Baltimore and future of Orioles

Baseball, crab cakes and the Inner Harbor? It used to be that easy. In our #BaltimorePositive finale with Gallagher, Mohler and Aparicio get serious about future of Baltimore Orioles and who will own franchise and what terms will secure long-term lease for MLB future at Camden Yards

Crab Cake Row: Reading the book on the history and modern realities of Enoch Pratt Free Library

Reading the book on the history and modern realities of Enoch Pratt Free Library with Meghan McCorkell. More than just a visit from Jada and Will, let the longtime journalist tell Nestor the facts about ways Baltimore is getting educated via its oldest institution of community and learning.

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

Former Mayor Sheila Dixon tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again

Shannon Sneed tells Nestor importance of City Council President seat and goals of her campaign

Damye and Alicia at Faidley's Seafood welcome Nestor to their beautiful new Lexington Market home

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing & Nestor to discuss bridge tragedy at Costas

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles

John Allen and Nestor discuss Key Brewing and keys to Sparrows Point continuing to thrive

John Allen joins Nestor at Costas in Dundalk to talk Key Bridge, Stone Horses and Child's Play at M3

Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor at Faidley's to discuss yoga, Ravens football, Baltimore & giving back

Our marketing pal Steve Taormino donates cans and talks Vehicles For Changes and local branding

Marcella Knight shows her neighbors at Maggie's Farm the local Lauraville love on Crab Cake Row

Crab Cake Row: Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse

Sports editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row for real debate

Luke and Nestor discuss Orioles best path forward with new ownership at Koco's on Crab Cake Row

Luke and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with the big loss for Lamar

Luke Jones & Ricig discuss Orioles & Ravens fervor while Nestor eats soup at Koco's on Crab Cake Row

Luke and Ricig join Nestor to discuss the passion of Baltimore sports and heartbeat of our community

Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine returns with Ricig to discuss incredible state of Baltimore sports

Crab Cake Row: Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long history with Nestor

Crab Cake Row: Our pal Robbie Davis Jr. from Robbie's First Base talks memorabilia & charity events

Crab Cake Row: Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and UMCS Food Pantry

Crab Cake Row: Shari Bailey tells emotional tale of Leila's Gift & pouring love into a special child

Crab Cake Row: Andrew's Laughing Gas turns farts into laughs and hope for survival for kids

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles

Crab Cake Row: A special relationship with Special Olympics and Super Plunge of our pal Danny Grau

Crab Cake Row: Veronica Land Davis of HopeWell Cancer Support discusses hope and support for victims

Crab Cake Row: HOFFA Foundation offering healing opportunity free from addiction in Carroll County

Crab Cake Row: Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew

Crab Cake Row: Mark The Blade Brodinsky brings the You Matter love movement to A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl

Crab Cake Row: Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness

Crab Cake Row: The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive

Crab Cake Row: Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry

Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole

Crab Cake Row: Kira & Amy Babst tell Mom and daughter story for LLS Student Visionary of The Year

Crab Cake Row: Vaunita Goodman talks transplant, new life & the value of National Kidney Foundation

Crab Cake Row: Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder

Crab Cake Row: Thomas York tells us about marathon" MS Run The US" race across our country

Crab Cake Row: Christy Page gives history of The Children's Home Catonsville & kids finding homes

Crab Cake Row: The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school

Crab Cake Row: Doug Shea discusses how Sharp Dressed Man puts men in position to get a job & succeed

Crab Cake Row: Allyson Yospe & Kim Schmulowitz educate on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress

Crab Cake Row: Adam Rosenberg and Center For Hope helping women & children heal from trauma & abuse

Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity

Roz Lane of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row at Koco's to talk winners and kitties

Crab Cake Row: John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with 33rd Street lore and Baltimore community growth

Bryan Pugh of Brain Injury Association of MD joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row to discuss concussions

Crab Cake Row: Mandy Snyder gives Nestor latest updates on Baltimore Homecoming community progress

Crab Cake Row: Marcella Knight and Nestor share stories of Emerald Tavern NFL games and Harvey Myers

Crab Cake Row: Brian Marchetti & Wendy Leonard bring Santa to life for kids & Believable Foundation

Crab Cake Row: Tanya Keitz tells Nestor about Show Your Soft Side and Pawject Runway on April 4th

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The Book of Life

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Chapter 4: Got any 33rd Street memories? Time will not dim the glory of mine – or yours!

Got any Memorial Stadium memories? Orioles, Colts, Ravens, friends, family and hallowed ground and sacred soil on 33rd Street.

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The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band

Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with Clarence Clemons.

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A Personal Invitation from Nestor to join us for “Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” to benefit Maryland Food Bank...

In celebrating our 25th Anniversary at Baltimore Positive and WNST-AM 1570, we are planning our inaugural “Crab Cake Row: A Cup of Soup Or Bowl Week” next week from February 5th through 9th in conjunction with five fantastic local, family restaurants and we’d love for you to come by, participate and be a part of it as we raise awareness for 100 different charities, community groups and raise food and donations for the Maryland Food Bank and local pantries. Live radio and fun from 9a-5p all next week!

The Book of Life

What does John Angelos really want – and what is Maryland willing to give him?

With the stadium lease drama about to go into extra innings in Annapolis and the typical Angelos family stall rolling on for baseball fans, longtime Baltimore journalist, author and Orioles historian John Eisenberg discusses the history of the franchise, the city and the downtown landscape he found four decades ago when he joined The Sun as a sportswriter and columnist.

The Schock of a Dundalk homecoming for a rock and roll queen

The Go-Go's legendary drummer came home to visit with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Tasting Room above The Fountain at Drug City in Dundalk. As serendipity would have it, John Allen of Stone Horses made his way home, too, and took a Schocking tour of East Baltimore and Highlandtown music, cymbals and two rock stars who have seen the world.

Chapter 8: Catching a break with John Steadman at The News American

So how did the kid from Dundalk get his start in local sports journalism before there was a WNST? Well, there was a guy named John Steadman and a place called Hammerjacks and three newspapers competing...

The historic Wilt century night in Hershey and Baltimore connections to the legend

Author Gary Pomerantz gives Nestor the full local history of Wilt Chamberlain's legendary 100-point night at the Hershey Park Arena and the untold Baltimore connections.

The amazing story and trial of Shoeless Joe Jackson

We all know about cheating in baseball and the biggest scandal in the history of the World Series. Now over a century later, baseball historian David Fletcher tells Nestor everything he did not know about Shoeless Joe Jackson and Black Sox scandal and his new book

WNST Baltimore Classic

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 2, 2001

With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.

When Vince Bagli told old boxing stories with Clem Florio

Community Baltimore Positive - October 10, 2020

At the First Annual Nasty Nice Guy Awards in 1997 in Glen Burnie, two legends talked boxing, horse racing and kindness. The late great Clem Florio and Vince Bagli educate Nestor on Baltimore sports history. And Earnest Byner joins them.

From Buffalo to Italy to Baltimore with sports cartoon love

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - October 30, 2022

Old old Italiano sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano discusses his recent soujourn to the motherland and catches up on a lifetime of friendship and sports and their 1984 meeting as colleagues at The News American on Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gunpowder Lodge.

My gratitude for 27 years of attending Super Bowl games all over America

Journalism & Media BP Podcast Audio - February 7, 2021

Nestor joined Dennis for a Super Bowl XLV preview and a chance to reflect on missing this one for the first time. And the first time he ever dreamed of going to one "Big Game" with his Pop and the lights went out...

Our Ray of light and king of WNST Baltimore sports production returns to discuss 25 years of #AwesomeNes

25 Stories of Glories Baltimore Positive - September 6, 2023

Our longtime producer Ray Bachman takes a break from his Trivia Night tour in Anne Arundel County to talk 25 years of fun WNST memories with Nestor at Pappas Restaurant in Glen Burnie on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 23, 2021

Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book

Smiling pretty with Dundalk’s Queen of Rock

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - August 1, 2023

Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock talks family life in Baltimore with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont in Catonsville.

Mike Silver, William “Refrigerator” Perry bring star power to Radio Row in classic Super Bowl chat

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - February 22, 2023

Mike Silver and William "Refrigerator" Perry chatted with Nestor at 2003 San Diego Radio Row.

The legend and lore of Peter G. Angelos

Business Baltimore Positive - March 31, 2024

With the Baltimore Orioles under new ownership and the abrupt end of the Angelos era and the Birds on the field flying high, Thom Loverro of The Washington Times tells true stories of his journalistic encounters with the former owner and discusses the future of Camden Yards and a new day with David Rubenstein.

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 8 “Just a regular Joe”

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - January 9, 2024

With all of the excitement around the play of Joe Flacco leading the Cleveland Browns, here's the best biography of his life and career ever written. You'll learn a lot about what makes Joe Cool so cool. Enjoy Chapter 8 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio penned this #RavensFlock classic in 2013 after Flacco was the Super Bowl 47 MVP in New Orleans.

Andy Summers of The Police returns to Nestor’s life 25 years after the Havana duet

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - October 12, 2023

Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police reunites with Nestor nearly a quarter of a century after their 1999 duet in Cuba, which you can hear at Baltimore Positive as well. His current tour brings him through York, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 12th with a full multimedia show: "A Cracked Lens + A Missing String."

James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - August 23, 2013

Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment...

The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad

Education Baltimore Positive - December 20, 2022

Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice returns to discuss with Nestor her real brushes with the bad guys of the world and the rewards of doing the tough kind of journalism when danger calls from Mexico to the Middle East.

Boldin comes back to Baltimore via Radio Row to talk Super Bowl XLVII

Business Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

Anquan Boldin joins Luke and Nestor on Radio Row in Miami 2020 to talk Ravens memories and making the world a better place.

Art Modell tells Baltimore fans what to expect from Ravens at The Barn

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - March 5, 1997

Yes, the owner of a National Football League team came out to Parkville and ate crabs with the people back in the day...

Back when Ray Lewis and Peter Boulware only dreamed about winning a Super Bowl with Ravens

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 21, 1998

Our legendary nights at The Barn back in the 1990s hold some incredible storytelling...

Catching up with the great John Buren all these years later

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - November 24, 2022

Longtime WJZ Sports Guy John Buren goes up TV Hill and down memory lane beyond the bowling alley and League Night and picking games with Artie Donovan.

Reliving the pain of the Cobra and We Are Family

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - April 16, 2021

Former MLBer Dave Parker talks the life of The Cobra in his new autobiography and was happy to recap the 1979 World Series pain for Nestor.

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson discusses changing Ravens’ culture prior to Super Bowl glory

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 8, 2023

Super Bowl XXX champion Rod Woodson and Hall of Fame defensive back Mike Haynes go corner to corner with Nestor and Luke from Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota.

John Steadman talks about AFL-NFL merger and Jets disaster in Super Bowl III

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - January 14, 1998

Early in his career, Nestor was always fishing for the real history of sports. No better place to find it than from a guy who was at the pool with Joe Namath in Miami in 1969.

Evander Holyfield and Deontay Wilder put up their dukes on Radio Row

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 13, 2023

The heavyweight boxing champions chatted with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl LIII in Atlanta.

James Young of Styx talks Frampton, rock and roll and the crazy Don King story

Music Baltimore Positive - July 27, 2004

The picture is from the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego when boxing promoter Don King stormed the Radio Row set and pretended to...

My Final Conversation with Earl Weaver

Celebrities Nestor Aparicio - January 19, 2013

So just how did Earl Weaver get into managing and become a baseball legend in Baltimore? Nestor wondered too...so he asked him!

Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - February 21, 2021

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

Gov. Schaefer on the life and times of Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts

Leadership Baltimore Positive - September 12, 2002

When The Golden Arm left us tragically on a fall day, William Donald Schaefer called into Nestor's show to grieve with the community.

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 8 “Just a regular Joe”

With all of the excitement around the play of Joe Flacco leading the Cleveland Browns, here's the best biography of his life and career ever written. You'll learn a lot about what makes Joe Cool so cool. Enjoy Chapter 8 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio penned this #RavensFlock classic in 2013 after Flacco was the Super Bowl 47 MVP in New Orleans.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 15 “Festivus Maximus”

The news reports came fast and furious on the Monday before the Super Bowl. Just a day into the biggest week of my life, and the reporters couldn’t wait to track me down with the latest news. One of the Ravens’ team buses, leaving a downtown pep rally for BWI Airport and a charter flight to Tampa, had been involved in an accident, hitting a police cruiser.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

Rethinking and writing the “analytics” on legend of The Earl of Baltimore

Nearly a decade after the death of Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, author John Miller reached to Nestor to discuss the last interview that No. 4 ever granted. Miller outlines his tales and research on the life and times of the greatest skipper the Birds ever had.

Wrestling with the loss of childhood heroes in the squared circle

With the death of The Iron Sheik and "Superstar" Billy Graham recently, Nestor Aparicio and Dennis Koulatsos discuss their childhood family obsessions with Bruno Sammartino, Andre The Giant and the larger-than-life figures of professional wrestling coming to the Baltimore Civic Center every month and every Saturday at 4 p.m. on Channel 45.

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

February 25, 2018

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all. And Nestor shares memories of the night when a 17-year old #AlmostFamous version of himself was treated with kindness by the legend.

February 9, 2023

The way we were on Radio Row over 28 years

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss 28 years of iconic Radio Row chats that will become WNST Radio Row Month at AM 1570 and Baltimore Positive. We're still adding up exactly how many Hall of Famers over all of the years. You can count them up yourselves and let us know.

February 21, 2024

Laying it on the line with the great Rik Emmett of Triumph

With a newly released memoir about his life in music and times in the Canadian band Triumph in the 1980s, guitarist Rik Emmett discusses " "Lay It On The Line" and the stories behind a lifetime in music with Nestor from Toronto. Oh, there's also a surprising amount of baseball chatter with this big MLB fan and historian, too!

April 8, 2024

In the end, Angelos family made $1 million every week they owned the Orioles – plus the actual profit

After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.

June 21, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

February 7, 2023

Master P talks basketball, hip hop and being an athlete with Nestor at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

Over the years, we've collected many guests across parts of pop culture so you never know who will stop by on Radio Row at The Big Game.

October 15, 2022

Rethinking and writing the “analytics” on legend of The Earl of Baltimore

Nearly a decade after the death of Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver, author John Miller reached to Nestor to discuss the last interview that No. 4 ever granted. Miller outlines his tales and research on the life and times of the greatest skipper the Birds ever had.

October 10, 2020

When Vince Bagli told old boxing stories with Clem Florio

At the First Annual Nasty Nice Guy Awards in 1997 in Glen Burnie, two legends talked boxing, horse racing and kindness. The late great Clem Florio and Vince Bagli educate Nestor on Baltimore sports history. And Earnest Byner joins them.

February 15, 2023

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis talks early days of Ravens-Steelers rivalry

The longtime Pittsburgh running back caught up with Nestor on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego.

January 27, 2024

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 5: When Super Bowl XXXV Ravens head coach Brian Billick became our partner

Back in 2008 when head coach Brian Billick departed from the Baltimore Ravens and wanted to remain in Maryland, he became our partner at WNST.net on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation. As a legacy AM radio station that has now made it a quarter of a century as an enduring and truth-telling multimedia outlet on the strength of our partnerships, relationships and the benevolence of special people who serve to lift the community, we're indebted to Coach Billick for his time, wisdom and integrity. Brian Billick never had any problem telling it like it is – and never lost sight of how important the Baltimore fan base and community were in his success as the Ravens head coach but also as a leader in the city where he brought us a Super Bowl XXXV parade.

February 21, 2000

Shannon Sharpe joins Nestor the day he signed with Ravens to discuss a path to winning Super Bowl

Eleven months later, his Atlanta workout mate Ray Lewis and he and the rest of the purple reign greatest defense of all time were in the confetti in Tampa.

February 3, 2024

Schaech still doing that acting thing he does in new series “Blue Ridge” and waiting for Orioles and Ravens parades

Our actor pal and Edgewood native Johnathon Schaech tells Nestor about his new TV series Blue Ridge and talks Ravens fan pain, Orioles gain and how three decades later the power of Tom Hanks and "That Thing You Do" still does it for folks who love great movies.

February 10, 2023

Hall of Famer John Randle tells legendary Minnesota stories of Prince and Kirby Puckett

The Vikings great brought his unique personality and sense of humor to Super Bowl LI in Houston.

May 28, 2023

Ever lose a bet about an NFL franchise coming to Baltimore?

Business travel pro Jay Ellenby catches up with Nestor 30 years after running his first Orioles roadtrip to Fort Lauderdale and tells all he remembers about the Nasty Naked Run passing Safe Harbors Travel on South Street downtown in 1996. The stories that we tell on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

February 28, 2024

The Peter Principles (Ch. 5) – King Peter silences Jon Miller and anyone else who doesn’t bleed Orioles orange

Peter Angelos never cared for Hall of Fame broadcaster Jon Miller. Angelos thought Miller was too critical of the Orioles. But mostly, his old world sensibilities didn’t like the style of Jon Miller as the voice of his baseball franchise.

February 15, 2023

Hall of Famer Deacon Jones remembers “trying to kill” Johnny Unitas in classic battles on 33rd Street

The feared pass rusher chatted with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa.

February 16, 2023

Hines Ward says Ravens-Steelers rivalry is only thing he misses from playing days

The former Pittsburgh receiver talked with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl XLIX.

October 11, 2023

Comedian Lewis Black on going orange and black and never looking back

When his usual comedic rants were softened by the Orioles fandom in his heart on the internet, we needed to reach to our favorite comedian Lewis Black to investigate his baseball soul from the D.C. suburbs to a life making jokes about Peter Angelos and Daniel Snyder. The man has suffered with Baltimore baseball and Washington football. Let him come clean on why Camden Yards in October is what heaven will feel like...

February 26, 2023

Marc Roberge of O.A.R. talks Redskins, Merriweather and being a Maryland guy

The great Maryland band Of A Revolution was visiting Radio Row at the Miami Super Bowl in 2010 and local music is always better....

October 7, 2023

Billy Joel chats with Nestor about sports and life and perils of rock and roll in Spring 1998

When Billy Joel had to cancel a concert at the Capital Centre due to illness, he gave Nestor a call to apologize and talk about life and music.

February 16, 2022

The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall

Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore Ravens fans, go find yourself in this beautiful mess...

July 7, 2021

Celebrating good times with Kenny Cooper four decades later

The original "Coach" and the man who brought – and sold – indoor soccer to the Charm City, Kenny Cooper returns to Baltimore to tell championship tales.

February 25, 2024

Hot yoga, great football and giving back and living in Baltimore as a Ravens alum

Our resident Super Bowl XXXV champion and hot yoga devotee Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor for a spirited debate about mental fitness, personal strength and Ravens football and the importance of giving back on Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl from Faidley's for the Maryland Food Bank.

July 7, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 16 “Everyone Loves a Parade

I hate parades. I don’t watch them on television. I don’t attend them. I don’t even understand the point of them. Prior to Tuesday, Jan. 30, 2001, I had been to one parade in my life, and I didn’t like it.

June 22, 2022

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

June 30, 2022

Billick: “We don’t win the Super Bowl without Tony Siragusa”

Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss the impact of Tony Siragusa on Super Bowl XXXV.

November 28, 2023

Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family

Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It's important!

February 25, 2023

Johnnie Cochran discusses early installation of NFL Rooney Rule with Nestor on Radio Row

At the 2003 Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego legendary attorney Johnnie Cochran joined Nestor on Radio Row to discuss the first year of the NFL Rooney Rule

October 12, 2023

Andy Summers of The Police returns to Nestor’s life 25 years after the Havana duet

Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police reunites with Nestor nearly a quarter of a century after their 1999 duet in Cuba, which you can hear at Baltimore Positive as well. His current tour brings him through York, Pennsylvania on Thursday, October 12th with a full multimedia show: "A Cracked Lens + A Missing String."

May 2, 2021

Telling the story of Hammerjacks from the street

Legendary local rock promoter Bud Becker joins Nestor to tell old rock and roll tales of a little bar in South Baltimore that shook the music world. And other Almost Famous tales about a 17-year old kid backstage learning about the world with a notebook...

February 8, 2023

Matt Birk shares memories of being at “center” of Ravens’ Super Bowl XLVII run

Retired Baltimore center Matt Birk and former Army Green Beret Art Pue chat with Luke Jones on Radio Row in Minneapolis ahead of 2018 Super Bowl

July 10, 2003

The time when Bob Eubanks celebrated Nestor’s marriage with some Newlywed hijinks

Back in 2003 when he was celebrating his final days as a bachelor, Nestor got a surprise visit from the man who knows the role of whoopee in any game show or good marriage.

May 20, 2022

Let Sam Koch tell you what it’s like to be a kid from a town of less than 300 in rural Nebraska

After 16 years with the Baltimore Ravens, punter Sam Koch retired from the NFL this week. Luke Jones and Nestor sat down for their final "Ravens Live Show" ever with No. 4 and talked about his life in the land of Big Red.

June 22, 2022

Tony Siragusa tells Nestor about trying to tackle Lamar Jackson

As the the torrid 2019 Baltimore Ravens were headed into the playoffs, Nestor reached to legendary defensive tackle Tony Siragusa to inquire about how he'd try to wrap up the fleet Lamar Jackson. As usual, part comedy and part science ensued with The Goose.

December 6, 2023

The Smalltimore moment when you realize you’re related to a legendary Crab Cake Chef and connoisseur

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour took on a new twist once Nestor finally made it to Gertrude's Chesapeake Kitchen at The Baltimore Museum of Art. Chef and proprietor John Shields and Mercedes Lopez of the BMA discuss how family, art, culture and crab cakes all come together in one awesome – and free – museum in the heart of Baltimore.

January 21, 2024

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 8: The day we turned WNST back on and Shannon Sharpe made the Ravens a real franchise

WNST-AM 1570 was originally leased by Nestor Aparicio from May 1998 through October 1999 and he had to bid farewell on the airwaves before being syndicated by One On One Sports and Sporting News Radio out of Chicago to return back to the local airwaves in September 2000 the same weekend the Ravens caught fire as a franchise against the Jacksonville Jaguars. That team would win Super Bowl XXXV four months later in Tampa. It was a special time to be the first and only station on the dial doing sports radio in the Charm City.

Remember that time...

Comedian Noel Casler tells the Celebrity Apprentice Trump tales before his Ramshead Annapolis gig

Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor

Top Gun Maverick movie stars Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro discuss how Nestor has never seen Tom Cr

Joe Flacco returns to Baltimore and Nestor with tales of Cleveland glory and setting record straight

Brian Billick and Nestor discuss path of Lamar Jackson to verge of a Super Bowl berth in Baltimore

Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling "audibles" on stage

Ross Tucker tells Nestor what he saw and heard on Chiefs sideline during AFC Championship Game

Peter King of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss Lamar, halftime speeches and Super Bowl legacies

Jamal Lewis tells Nestor he would've loved to have played with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

Stacey Keibler talks about life in L.A. and TV stardom

Brian Billick joins Nestor on coaching, accountability and composure after Ravens loss to Chiefs

Tommy Conwell rumbles in from Philly with tales of music and the road and kids and the adult life

Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss defensive frustration in trying to stop Lamar Jackson & Ravens

A history of Hammerjacks & new rock doc with Nestor Aparicio and John Allen from Costas in Dundalk

Actor Johnathon Schaech comes home to Baltimore to tell path to That Thing You Do and his journey

Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss long-shot story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness with roses

Steve Whiteman of Kix discusses his passion for music, new album and M3 show at Merriweather

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

Journalist Gianna Toboni tells Nestor about fear and reward of doing Vice Media journalism abroad

Justin Fenton discusses new Baltimore Banner and getting "We Own This City" to HBO in April

Hall of Famer Warren Moon endures Nestor massive fandom on Radio Row in his hometown of Los Angeles

Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police reunites with Nestor after their 1999 duet in Cuba

Bob Baffert brings Authentic horse racing chat to a rare Fall Preakness at Pimlico

Comedian Tommy Davidson talks smooth jazz and the living color of comedy and Maryland roots

Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and tells some old rock and roll tales

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