Thursday, March 28, 2024

Right Now in Baltimore

Right Now in Baltimore

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss David Rubenstein as new owner of Baltimore Orioles and future hopes
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Thom Loverro of The Washington Times tells true tales of Peter Angelos and discusses Orioles future
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Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to discuss power of Key Bridge and new Baltimore baseball ownership
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss strength of Baltimore and local flower
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss legend, lore, emotions and economic impact of Key Bridge tragedy
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John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor with Home Run Riches updates for Orioles Opening Day
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Bill Cole joins Nestor with thoughts about Key Bridge tragedy and recovery for Dundalk and Baltimore
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Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio react and opine on death and legacy of Orioles owner Peter Angelos
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Holliday and completion of Orioles Opening Day roster
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL Owners Meetings and Ravens issues from Florida
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Seats For 20 Years winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his Ravens passion & journey to recovery
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the real Happy Eddie and a better night of sleep
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Luke Jones and Nestor take off for Florida and NFL Owners Meetings in search of Steve Bisciotti
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Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and size up stacked roster
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Ravens Tickets For Life winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his big win and journey to recovery
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency
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Music critic Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss music of Nineties and why it matters
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Orioles role in lifting city with new ownership and better vision
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the education of adult use products in Maryland
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Dr Frank Lance tells Nestor about Black Sox memorial plans and Negro Baseball History in Baltimore
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John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers & March awareness
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor with real tax advice and Orioles ownership thoughts on money
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training and hope for Opening Day roster
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason of big changes and draft hopes
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Luke Jones and Nestor do a deep dive on Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson in Ravens offense
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Luke Jones and Nestor assess damage of Ravens early losses in give and take of NFL free agency
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens marriage to Justin Madubuike and salary cap hell
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NFL draft insider Eric Edholm talks Ravens possibilities and problems to solve with Nestor
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Former Miss Oriole Bonnie Lorber Habyan tells Nestor what the TedX stage was like for a Bel Air girl
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Sports media executive David Katz joins Nestor to discuss Orioles new ownership and hopes for Ravens
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Madubuike number and Bradish elbow as we wait for baseball in Birdland
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Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Ravens free agency and roster questions without answers
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Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Baltimore Orioles baseball and Rubenstein
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Media journalist Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what new Orioles ownership inherits
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Old school Orioles PR man Rick Vaughn celebrates new Orioles ownership and shares his best advice
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Author John Eisenberg discusses a new era of Baltimore Orioles baseball and how it can lift the city
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Media insider John Ourand of Puck tells Nestor about his huge Orioles scoop on Rubenstein news
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Musician Mat Dauzat joins Nestor to discuss Seal, Ozzy Osbourne and life on the road as guitarist
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Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for Orioles and future of Baltimore under Rubenstein
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Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about his new book on money and the people who advise folks on it
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss good Orioles problem of a crowded outfield in Sarasota
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Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with Sting history and AEW and WWE fandom and allure
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss words of DeCosta and Harbaugh from Indy and Ravens path forward
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Wendy Bronfein gives Nestor the flavor of how and why Curio makes gummies that taste delicious
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John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and bigger responsibility in March
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles roster and who is where on Opening Day in Baltimore
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason decisions and NFL Draft hopes
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Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld & Nestor go backstage at CFG Bank Arena for more than show
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Podcast Audio Vault

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

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.

Crab Cake Row: The reality of food insecurity in Hamilton and UMCS Food Pantry

Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and the folks she and the UMCS Food Pantry on Harford Road serve every day in our city from Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Weekend" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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.

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.

Crab Cake Row: TurnAround providing support for victims of worst crimes against women and children

Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion running back Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse from Faidley's on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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.

Crab Cake Row: For the love of Dundalk, David Nagel tells Nestor about Soup For The Soul in St. Helena

For love of Dundalk, David Nagel tells Nestor about Soup For The Soul in St. Helena at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" hometown stop.

Marcella Knight and Nestor share stories of an old friend and the village of Lauraville

Without ruffling feathers, our friend and Koco's Pub proprietor Marcella Knight told Nestor tales of the beautiful stories of Savannah Jane, her red macau that was a life lesson in love, care and aviary freedom on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" in Lauraville for the Maryland Food Bank. And true lore of the late, great Harvey Myers, potty parties and NFL games at the Emerald Tavern before the Ravens came to Baltimore.

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

Shari Bailey tells her emotional mother's tale of Leila's Gift and pouring love into a special child at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

Crab Cake Row: Bill McCarthy tells Nestor many ways Catholic Charities serves our local community

Crab Cake Row: Bill McCarthy tells Nestor many ways Catholic Charities serves our local community on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" week at Faidley's at Lexington Market to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.

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.

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

Kidney transplant recipient and survivor Vaunita Goodman talks transplant, her new second life, love of sailing and the value of National Kidney Foundation at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank.

Crab Cake Row: Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce with Beth Rheingold and Ali Javier

Nestor learns about the work of the Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce with Beth Rheingold and Ali Javier.

Crab Cake Row: Faidley’s kickoff of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” food drive and updates on move into new Lexington Market

It was the first segment on the first day of the kickoff of Crab Cake Row: "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" and Will Hahn provides Nestor with updates his legendary family business moving from the old market into to the new Lexington Market this month in time for Orioles season.
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25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 17 – That crazy playoff night in Nashville with Steve McNair and Ravens fans for charity

If you ever bump into Nestor and want one of the wilder stories of his journey, ask him about the night he did a charity event with Steve McNair in Nashville. We took several busloads and planeloads of Ravens fans to Nashville several times. The 2001 playoff party was legendary but it was in January 2009 when the former Oilers, Titans and Ravens quarterback came to Limelight to greet a sea of purple. And then we threw a party. The videos tell the story better than we ever could. Especially that poor taxi driver...
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

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.

Crab Cake Row: Our marketing pal Steve Taormino donates cans and talks Vehicles For Change and brands

We began the second day of our "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" from Costas Inn with a large donation from our CC&A pal Steve Taormino, who partners with Vehicles For Change, a local organization with national ties that helps folks with transportation and transforms lives.

Crab Cake Row: TurnAround providing support for victims of worst crimes against women and children

Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion running back Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse from Faidley's on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

Crab Cake Row: The reality of food insecurity in Hamilton and UMCS Food Pantry

Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and the folks she and the UMCS Food Pantry on Harford Road serve every day in our city from Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Weekend" for the Maryland Food Bank.

Crab Cake Row: All that CareFirst does to promote wellness and insure care when you need it

Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness for everyone it serves on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" at Pappas in Cockeysville for the Maryland Food Bank.

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.

How neighborhoods and schools brought Nestor to the vegan crab cake

Brooke Lierman discusses power of community while Nestor eats a vegan crab cake

Finding wellness and care at SoBotanical in Fed Hill

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery featured all women, small business owners at an impromptu stop at Mother's in Federal Hill. Hear the stories of SoBotanical owner Theresa Cangialosi and Live Baltimore founder and cancer survivor Tracy Gosson as part of our Friday conversations.

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.

Headed back to Hagerstown and looking for adventure

Hagerstown mayor Emily Keller invites Nestor for doughnuts, crab cakes & arts of Washington County

Hamming it up for Weis Rewards and savings for holiday deliciousness

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Weis Markets in Honeygo was the best holiday idea ever! Here's a secret: the Weis signature crab cake is Nestor's Mom exact recipe brought back to life! And those stuffed shrimp make Christmas pure Baltimore magic.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes north to Baltimore

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency and why Ronnie Stanley stayed and Morgan Moses and Kevin Zeitler didn't.

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...

Chapter 10: Imagine a Baltimore without the Orioles

What if the Mayflowers came and took the Baltimore Orioles at midnight tonight? How would you feel?

Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

Will Rubenstein and “new” Orioles be a game changer for downtown Baltimore?

With three decades of local baseball tyranny and the Angelos family close to departure downtown, Bill Cole and Nestor discuss ways that David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership group can deodorize the brand – and the real reasons to buy a baseball team if you're a billionaire.

Chapter 9: My life on Calvert Street at The Baltimore Sun and hitting the road

"Be careful what you wish for," Nestor warns. "All I ever really wanted to do was work at The Baltimore Sun and be the Oscar Madison of local sports..."

Achtung, Baby: Violating Nirvana and the noise of the ’90s with Rob Harvilla

Renowned music critic and author Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss the music of Nineties and why it matters even more as we all get a little older.

Time to tell the real story of the Baltimore Black Sox

Dr. Frank Lance of Parks & People tells Nestor about the local group and many organizations supporting the creation of a proper Black Sox Memorial and a Negro League Baseball history trail planned for the Baltimore waterfront.

Edholm: Solving roster problems in late April is next step for Ravens

With the NFL Draft set for weekend of April 25th in Detroit, we welcome NFL.com draftnik Eric Edholm for a preview of what to expect not just from the Ravens but around the league as the depth of the offensive line class stands out and the needs stack up in Owings Mills.

King Henry cometh to Baltimore

Eric DeCosta must be listening to Nestor Aparicio and WNST Baltimore Positive. There has been an open debate for 18 months on the show about adding Derrick Henry to the Baltimore Ravens backfield. Now, as Luke Jones suggests: you got what you wanted! The deep dive here on adding King Henry in Owings Mills.

Chapter 6: Baseball punched me a ticket to see The World

Ever watch a baseball game from far away and think: "It'd be cool to see that ballpark?" That was what inspired Nestor to see the world and chase Baltimore sports anywhere a plane would take him.

Counting down to tax time…

As the guy who keeps our money and taxes and the realities of the IRS in focus, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor with some real life spring tax advice – and some Orioles ownership thoughts on money and the future of the franchise under new ownership.

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

Former Miss Oriole and author Bonnie Lorber Habyan returns to Baltimore to tell her story of preparation for the TedX stage to ask the...

Sizing up the Orioles roster as Opening Day beckons

With Opening Day right around the corner and the abundance of talents brimming from the expanded roster of the Baltimore Orioles, our Luke Jones discusses pitching, the outfield and how all of these guys aren't coming north with the big league team.

Chapter 7: Finally, a 1983 World Series crown for Baltimore

You know you're a real Baltimore Orioles fan if 1983 feels like yesterday...

Chapter 5: The Orioles and Colts weren’t the only teams that mattered to a kid who loved Baltimore sports

Nestor admits to "cheating" on the local teams with the Oilers, Phillies and Padres as a kid. You didn't have to love Baltimore teams to love sports. In many cases, you were forced to import your sport!

The give and take of NFL free agency

Luke Jones and Nestor assess damage of Ravens early losses in give and take of NFL free agency

McCallum: Our hopes for the new beginning of a beautiful renaissance for Orioles baseball

Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for the Orioles and the future of Baltimore baseball – and beyond – under the new ownership group of David Rubenstein.

Eisenberg: “It’s so good for the fans, so good for the city!”

Longtime Baltimore Sun columnist and author of a book on the history of the Orioles – and many other things – John Eisenberg discusses a new era of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the ownership of David Rubenstein and how it can lift the city.

Katz: “We are incredibly fortunate to see a torch being passed with Orioles”

Longtime sports media executive and Baltimore native David Katz joins Nestor to discuss the high hopes for Orioles new ownership and goals for a Ravens' offseason with salary cap limitations.

The Madubuike marriage and life in salary cap jail

As the WNST Texts keeping coming with "Former Ravens player signs elsewhere," Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the commitment that Eric DeCosta and the club made with a big signing of Justin Madubuike and what happens next in the free agency flurry around the NFL this week. Tamper here...

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.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 13): Mi$ter Angelo$ & $on$ Network change$ everything for two citie$

Peter G. Angelos threatens MLB and gets his every wish fulfilled in 2005 and the Orioles – and Washington baseball – would never be the same. The story about how MASN lined the family with cash for a generation of awful baseball and even worse television coverage of it.

Vaughn: New Orioles ownership must begin with communication and building relationships

Old school Orioles PR man Rick Vaughn celebrates new ownership and shares his best Baltimore baseball advice with Nestor, as the man who moved the team from 33rd Street to Camden Yards.

Singing with Seal, hanging with Horn and shredding with Ozzy

Multi-talented musician and guitarist Mat Dauzat joins Nestor from " the other L.A." to discuss his amazing work with Seal, his intorduction to the daughter of Ozzy Osbourne and life on the road with his wife, Heather, and primary focus of Dauzat St. Marie. Oh, and of course there's a Baltimore to Ruston connection...

Ourand: Getting the inside scoop on the fast track of new Orioles ownership

Media insider John Ourand of Puck tells Nestor about his huge Orioles scoop on Rubenstein and new ownership

Sheinin: A new day for downtown and Orioles baseball

Our Baltimore resident and baseball historian Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Camden Yards baseball for Orioles with Rubenstein ownership group and the high expectations of our community for improvement.

Chapter 3: My Pop and Little League in Dundalk

What are your Little League memories of youth? Here's how Nestor fell in love with baseball at rec leagues at Colgate, Eastwood and Berkshire in Dundalk with his Pop as an umpire and manager for kids.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 12): Selig vs. Angelos – trust, antitrust and billions of dollars

Washington baseball was the worst nightmare of Peter G. Angelos. Until it happened and he was about to cash in with a television network that would be a spigot of fresh cash when he was piling up bad baseball debt.

Chapter 2: “Aparicio” means baseball to most people

What's in a name? For Nestor it's been a life of baseball and "Are you related to Luis?"...

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes north to Baltimore

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency and why Ronnie Stanley stayed and Morgan Moses and Kevin Zeitler didn't.

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...

Chapter 10: Imagine a Baltimore without the Orioles

What if the Mayflowers came and took the Baltimore Orioles at midnight tonight? How would you feel?

Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

Will Rubenstein and “new” Orioles be a game changer for downtown Baltimore?

With three decades of local baseball tyranny and the Angelos family close to departure downtown, Bill Cole and Nestor discuss ways that David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership group can deodorize the brand – and the real reasons to buy a baseball team if you're a billionaire.

Chapter 9: My life on Calvert Street at The Baltimore Sun and hitting the road

"Be careful what you wish for," Nestor warns. "All I ever really wanted to do was work at The Baltimore Sun and be the Oscar Madison of local sports..."

Achtung, Baby: Violating Nirvana and the noise of the ’90s with Rob Harvilla

Renowned music critic and author Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss the music of Nineties and why it matters even more as we all get a little older.

Time to tell the real story of the Baltimore Black Sox

Dr. Frank Lance of Parks & People tells Nestor about the local group and many organizations supporting the creation of a proper Black Sox Memorial and a Negro League Baseball history trail planned for the Baltimore waterfront.

Edholm: Solving roster problems in late April is next step for Ravens

With the NFL Draft set for weekend of April 25th in Detroit, we welcome NFL.com draftnik Eric Edholm for a preview of what to expect not just from the Ravens but around the league as the depth of the offensive line class stands out and the needs stack up in Owings Mills.

King Henry cometh to Baltimore

Eric DeCosta must be listening to Nestor Aparicio and WNST Baltimore Positive. There has been an open debate for 18 months on the show about adding Derrick Henry to the Baltimore Ravens backfield. Now, as Luke Jones suggests: you got what you wanted! The deep dive here on adding King Henry in Owings Mills.

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster

Baltimore officially trimmed its roster to 26 players just a couple hours before first pitch on Thursday.

Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024 

"We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team." 

Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal

The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.

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The Peter Principles

The Peter Principles (Ch. 8) – That time Peter Angelos tried to buy the Washington Redskins

Intent on buying the Washington Redskins and watching baseball in Cuba with Fidel Castro, Peter G. Angelos was enjoying his new found fame and dalliance in sports after spending a lifetime not caring much about the local teams. The Orioles owner was enjoying destroying the franchise on the field at the turn of the century.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 12): Selig vs. Angelos – trust, antitrust and billions of dollars

Washington baseball was the worst nightmare of Peter G. Angelos. Until it happened and he was about to cash in with a television network that would be a spigot of fresh cash when he was piling up bad baseball debt.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 7) – A Ray of darkness, not zen for Wren and a Frank malaise sets over Orioles

Peter G. Angelos was developing a well-earned reputation as a supreme meddler, an intimidating life force and a bad guy to work for in Major League Baseball. He was making the antics of George Steinbrenner circa 1978 look like a sick, reprised role in Baltimore.

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.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 10) – Syd Thrift, Confederate money and the new Oriole Way of 21st century

Peter Angelos was once called a “windbag” by a rival politician during his City Hall-aspiring days and six years into his reign of terror with the sputtering Orioles, his many words and lack of success with people would lend some credence to that claim.

My Dinner With Peter G. Angelos (Part I)

Nestor is writing a book in March called "The Peter Principles." He's stumbling onto some Baltimore Orioles gems...

Dear John Angelos: You’re a civic disgrace just like your father, now sign the lease!

With the news of the bizarre suspension of MASN broadcaster Kevin Brown making national headlines, Nestor Aparicio inks a personal letter to Baltimore Orioles owner John Angelos in #ColumnNes.

What is future of Baltimore and Washington baseball living together in ugly MASN deal?

Longtime baseball executive Marty Conway joins Nestor for a a deep dive on the future of MASN and Orioles and Nats in the aftermath of many familiar faces being axed at the once-wealthy television network. Cutting the cord on the fiction...
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Burnes dominates as Orioles flatten Angels in 11-3 Opening Day victory

Corbin Burnes struck out 11 and allowed only one hit -- a Mike Trout homer -- over six superb innings.

Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal

The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency and why Ronnie Stanley stayed and Morgan Moses and Kevin Zeitler didn't.

Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

Ravens bringing back slot cornerback Arthur Maulet on two-year deal

The 30-year-old Maulet was a quality contributor to Baltimore's top-ranked scoring defense last year.

Rubenstein vows to “make sure today is not the high-water mark” becoming Orioles owner

The new owner was introduced at Camden Yards prior to Thursday's opener.

Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster

Baltimore officially trimmed its roster to 26 players just a couple hours before first pitch on Thursday.

Even with some fair questions, Orioles still look like head of AL East in 2024 

"We’ve just got to get to that point again this season and prove it to ourselves that we can be that team." 

Veteran edge rusher Clowney leaves Ravens to join Carolina on two-year deal

The 31-year-old South Carolina native reportedly agreed to a two-year, $20 million deal with the Panthers.

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

"We will work our hardest to deliver for you with professionalism, integrity, excellence, and a fierce desire to win games.”

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

Head coach John Harbaugh touched on a number of topics in Orlando on Monday morning.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.

Orioles hope to have Bradish, Means back “early in the first half” of 2024

Mike Elias offered another positive update on Kyle Bradish, who will begin the season on the 15-day injured list.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Elias, Orioles failed in managing expectations before reassigning top prospect Holliday 

Mike Elias did himself no favors touting Jackson Holliday's roster chances throughout the offseason.

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The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.
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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.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.
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The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.
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Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.
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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.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.
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The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.
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Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

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David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

"We will work our hardest to deliver for you with professionalism, integrity, excellence, and a fierce desire to win games.”

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

"We will work our hardest to deliver for you with professionalism, integrity, excellence, and a fierce desire to win games.”

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Will Rubenstein and “new” Orioles be a game changer for downtown Baltimore?

With three decades of local baseball tyranny and the Angelos family close to departure downtown, Bill Cole and Nestor discuss ways that David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership group can deodorize the brand – and the real reasons to buy a baseball team if you're a billionaire.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 12): Selig vs. Angelos – trust, antitrust and billions of dollars

Washington baseball was the worst nightmare of Peter G. Angelos. Until it happened and he was about to cash in with a television network that would be a spigot of fresh cash when he was piling up bad baseball debt.

Crab Cake Row: TurnAround providing support for victims of worst crimes against women and children

Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion running back Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse from Faidley's on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

The incredible opportunity ahead for downtown Baltimore to grow and thrive with Orioles new ownership

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss power of downtown Baltimore to grow and thrive with Orioles new ownership

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Will Rubenstein and “new” Orioles be a game changer for downtown Baltimore?

With three decades of local baseball tyranny and the Angelos family close to departure downtown, Bill Cole and Nestor discuss ways that David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership group can deodorize the brand – and the real reasons to buy a baseball team if you're a billionaire.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 12): Selig vs. Angelos – trust, antitrust and billions of dollars

Washington baseball was the worst nightmare of Peter G. Angelos. Until it happened and he was about to cash in with a television network that would be a spigot of fresh cash when he was piling up bad baseball debt.

Crab Cake Row: TurnAround providing support for victims of worst crimes against women and children

Former Ravens Super Bowl XXXV champion running back Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse from Faidley's on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

Getting you ready for Opening Day with a new day of Orioles baseball

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles' Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.

Unlucky Chapter 13: ‘The Magic’ and ‘The Oriole Way’ got stranded on 33rd Street…

It's been a long couple of decades of bad baseball at Camden Yards. This is the final chapter of what was a 2006 book written by Nestor Aparicio to honor his Pop and his family's love of Baltimore Orioles baseball.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Avoiding the trappings of the British Open

Forest Park Golf pro Richard Sheppard talks British Open, LIV and PGA merger and money and finding your local path to a Classic 5 Golf Course this summer here in Baltimore.

Trying to understand the facts about new Orioles lease at Camden Yards

As the ink was drying on the new Maryland Stadium Authority deal with John Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles, former MSA chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a primer on a new stadium deal at Camden Yards and what it means for the fans, the citizens and the team. A compelling stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for the holidays at Weis Markets at Honeygo in Perry Hall.

Matt Stover: Controlling what you can and the pressure of staying calm

He's played for four Hall of Fame and Super Bowl-winning coaches and former Ravens kicker Matt Stover tells Nestor that staying cool in the heat of the battle is the only way a kicker can make it in the NFL. Some words of wisdom in the aftermath of a difficult bad beat for the Baltimore football team.

Growing a better garden with wisdom from the experts at Valley View Farms

The madame icon of all things gardening in the land of pleasant living, Carrie Engel of Valley View Farms gets our winter garden ready for spring with expert advice and tips for better summer veggies.

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.

Reading the Book On It

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...

Achtung, Baby: Violating Nirvana and the noise of the ’90s with Rob Harvilla

Renowned music critic and author Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss the music of Nineties and why it matters even more as we all get a little older.

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

Former Miss Oriole and author Bonnie Lorber Habyan returns to Baltimore to tell her story of preparation for the...

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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...

Achtung, Baby: Violating Nirvana and the noise of the ’90s with Rob Harvilla

Renowned music critic and author Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss the music of Nineties and why it matters even more as we all get a little older.

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

Former Miss Oriole and author Bonnie Lorber Habyan returns to Baltimore to tell her story of preparation for the TedX stage to ask the...

Chapter 5: The Orioles and Colts weren’t the only teams that mattered to a kid who loved Baltimore sports

Nestor admits to "cheating" on the local teams with the Oilers, Phillies and Padres as a kid. You didn't have to love Baltimore teams to love sports. In many cases, you were forced to import your sport!

Pointing the Orioles in a new direction with MLB and the community

Sports business journalist Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor where David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership team can make progress right away. Things like a way to watch games on your mobile device and an All Star Game in Baltimore and real progress for the folks at MLB, who believe the franchise will finally reach its modern potential.
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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

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Are you gambling too much or know someone who has a problem?

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.

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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

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

It's no secret that Nestor is from Dundalk. So, on the eve of the mighty Dundalk Owls heading to the state title game to face Mervo in Annapolis, Dennis Koulatsos invited him to sing the alma mater. As always, it comes with a story...

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.

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John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn't just talk to hairspray...

The original lost Meat Loaf tapes from Camden Yards

In the spring of 1994, Meat Loaf made a cameo as a ballpark guest from Oriole Park at Camden Yards on "The Budweiser Sports Forum" on WWLG-AM 1360. We'll find some more visits from the late, great baseball lover Marvin Aday over the years but this was the first chat, which includes co-host Mark Mussina, the brother of Hall of Famer Mike.

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."

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

You never know who will stop by the WNST Radio set at a Super Bowl. This time, we talked about the legend of Craig Jones with a Hall of Fame rapper...
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens' owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We'll be there, too! Like we always are...)

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

Suntha says credentials of Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable

The leader of University of Maryland Medical System discussed all aspects of the virus and a potential vaccine

Finding The Good Life in support of breast cancer battlers

Jan Wilson of The Red Devils tells us how we can support breast cancer victims and families locally through The Red Devils and several events this month here in Maryland.

The power of knowing your neighborhood pharmacist and importance of keeping them in business

How and why independent pharmacists make a difference in your neighborhood. Pharmacist Scott Pace and Bretta Grinsteinner of Epic Pharmacy tell Nestor about the ways government laws and giant pharmacies operate that can hurt small, local business and how we're correcting that in Maryland.

Feeling lucky in Perryville

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a fun and informative stop at the new sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Perryville. Vice President and General Manager Amy Brennan tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville after being a part of the original 2010 opening team to make it even better for local players to feel comfortable and play their favorite casino games in a friendly environment in Cecil County right next to the new Great Wolf Lodge.
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Health

Johnny O discusses local UMMS help and getting vaccines in arms this spring

Donna Jacobs of University of Maryland Medical System joins the Baltimore County Executive to discuss how the three vaccines are making their way to Timonium and other mass vaccination centers in Maryland.

Finding more Weis ways to save and eat healthier

Christina Pelletier of Weis Markets discusses healthy and affordable summer options for meals with Nestor. And ways to eat better and spend less.

Celebrating 30 days of Maryland crab cakes with Governor Hogan in Annapolis

Governor Larry Hogan officially completes Nestor's crazy #CrabCakeTour odyssey at The Boatyard in Annapolis with Don Mohler and plenty of political discussion, disagreement and fun conversation.

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 20 Making MACo and talking H2B Visas and how our Chesapeake Bay crabs are harvested with Senator Cardin

On the 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor got his first chance to experience the MACo conference of all of the state's stakeholders at the beach and chat with a wide group of folks trying to make The Free State better.

Finding heroes in Harford County

The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery is bringing together good friends for the season. Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad's in Abingdon to discuss saving the lives of blood cancer patients and the incredible work of There Goes My Hero

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 9 Simple and perfect at Maggie’s in Westminster

Making a good decision in Westminster at Maggie's on Maryland Crab Cake Tour Day 9

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on the Texas energy failure and role of government to protect citizens from predatory business practices during a state of emergency.
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Education

The Daily Miracle of a producing and delivering a morning newspaper

C. Fraser Smith shares his lifelong love affair with facts and writing and journalism. His upcoming book "The Daily Miracle" focuses on the people and the passion that built your morning newspaper.

Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House

Local musician and love advocate Daryl Davis tells about the time Bruce Springsteen met Chuck Berry in 1972 in College Park when the boys from New Jersey were asked to sit in with the legend.

Teachers power the education engine as we debate Kirwan

Teachers are teaching us about the power to make change in classrooms across the city and state. Education is our theme during the holidays...

Reimagining a new, beautiful Inner Harbor for our children

Visionary Rebecca Hoffberger shares her vision for the future of Baltimore prosperity with Nestor. Big thanks to The Baltimore Fishbowl for this inspired story and TBC for this amazing image.

The history of Highlandtown soccer as only Pete Caringi could tell it

From the stoops of upper Canton to Patterson Park, former UMBC soccer head coach Pete Caringi knows every tale and player and playground. Nestor finally got all of the classic stories into one visit on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at McFaul's Oyster & Reel in Essex.

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.

Kromer tells Don and Nestor more key data on Baltimore is needed

Our final episode with Dr. Mileah Kromer, who schooled Nestor and Don on the science of polling and why Baltimore could use more data to determine its future
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Leadership

Lierman tells us where the money goes in Annapolis

Brooke Lierman joins Nestor at The Land of Kush to discuss role of comptroller in Maryland

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

Big jackpots hit elsewhere still bring home big local winners

With Ravens scratch-off jackpot prizes still in play and holiday games set to launch, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor that the...

Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore

Many people reached to Nestor Aparicio in the aftermath of the death of Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos looking for some kind of pronouncement. After watching the media reports in Baltimore with various inaccuracies about the billionaire lawyer's real accomplishments, Luke Jones joined him to react and opine and to set the legacy straight for local citizens who have been fed various levels of myth, poppycock and fake history.

The NFL owners circus in Florida and Ravens needs to be filled

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens' roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Turn out, the real Happy Eddie from The Real Housewives of The Potomac is from Baltimore. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the Pikesville native, his new cannabis and wellness line and a better night of sleep for everyone through better medicine.

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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.

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!

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.

Madam Speaker Jones discusses Trump mob coup attack at the United States Capitol

We have been going around the state all week discussing the events of Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Madam Speaker Adrienne Jones joined us from Annapolis to discuss the future and our General Assembly here in Maryland.

Money, money, money and the future of downtown Baltimore

Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley's in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.

The Book of Life

Activism for athletes comes at a cost in America

Author David Steele joins Nestor for a review of sports journalism and activism in America and a full discussion on his latest book, "It Was Always A Choice."

Vaughn: New Orioles ownership must begin with communication and building relationships

Old school Orioles PR man Rick Vaughn celebrates new ownership and shares his best Baltimore baseball advice with Nestor, as the man who moved the team from 33rd Street to Camden Yards.

Broadcaster Kenny Albert and the roots of WNST

Longtime broadcaster Kenny Albert tells Nestor that he is included in his new book of memoirs, "A Mic For All Seasons." And in celebrating 25 years of Baltimore radio, the whole story cannot be told without the one-time voice of the Baltimore Skipjacks, who started the journey for AM 1570 back in December 1991.

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Drums, cannabis and science rocking the education of the plant – and the future of medicine

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought a spirited holiday edition of the show to Far & Dotter in Timonium with Dundalk drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's joined by Curio founder Michael Bronfein and daughter Wendy Bronfein discussing how a once pharmaceutical family drummed its way into the cannabis wellness business in Maryland. (We loved this one!)

Fagan presents a historical perspective of women’s hoops

Author and ESPN "Around The Horn" veteran Kate Fagan takes Nestor on a women's basketball journey of history and the inspiration for her new book, "Hoop Muses."

The eternal swagger of Jimmy Johnson

Longtime South Florida author and sports columnist Dave Hyde joins Nestor to discuss the swagger of new book with NFL head coach Jimmy Johnson

Pointing the Orioles in a new direction with MLB and the community

Sports business journalist Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor where David Rubenstein and the new Orioles ownership team can make progress right away. Things like a way to watch games on your mobile device and an All Star Game in Baltimore and real progress for the folks at MLB, who believe the franchise will finally reach its modern potential.

Lifting Baltimore and telling the important stories of our city with author D. Watkins

Author D. Watkins discusses the realities of the streets of Baltimore as We Own This City comes to HBO

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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.

The night that Martina Navratilova hid from the SI crowd in Nestor’s studio at Madison Square Garden

It was the greatest night of sports legends ever collected in one room. The 1999 Sports Illustrated 20th Century Awards event in New York brought out all of the stars...

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

Dilfer talks about Billick and week of prep leading up to Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa

Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.

That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

Back when Nestor Aparicio was nationally syndicated on Sporting News Radio a the turn of the century, he had a chance to talk pitching and catching with the late Hall of Famer.

Feeling the Hootie and Midlife Priceless vibe with guitarist Mark Bryan

Always great to reconnect the with Silver Spring native whose work with Hootie and The Blowfish is weaved into his side gig with The Screaming Trojans, who will be coming home to Frederick for a show at Weinberg Center on Saturday, October 22.

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!

Nils Lofgren talks all things E Street on Radio Row in Phoenix

Nestor Aparicio gets the honor of spending time with pal Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix.

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.

Crab cakes and comedy with Mickey Cucchiella in Dundalk

Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor and Don at Costas to celebrate all things Maryland and local comedy

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.

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

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

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers the first time he met Tony Siragusa in Baltimore

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers his larger than life and always on Ravens teammate Tony Siragusa

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat

It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.

Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor

The music education never ends and when the Berklee professor and guitarist and songwriter speaks, we hear the tales of the road and memories along the way.

Leverty returns to discuss impact of “Love of a Lifetime” and songwriting for memories

On eve of another fantastic M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty drops by for a meandering chat about music and songs we all know by heart.

Kim Herring: Getting to a Super Bowl on leadership of Lamar and ability to adjust

He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.

Ogden talks early frustrations of wanting to win before Ravens rose to Super Bowl glory

Hall of Fame left tackle Jonathan Ogden joined Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Atlanta ahead of Super Bowl LIII to talk gold jacket love and how quickly Baltimore's fortunes turned in 2000.

What happened to Barry Trotz after that Stanley Cup parade in Washington?

Barry Trotz joins Nestor four years after winning Stanley Cup with Capitals and talks about his love of the good old hockey game

Baseball legend Rod Carew shares heartwarming Ravens miracle that saved his life

The Baseball Hall of Famer tells the story of late Baltimore tight end Konrad Reuland with Nestor on Radio Row in Minnesota at Super Bowl LII.

The original lost Meat Loaf tapes from Camden Yards

In the spring of 1994, Meat Loaf made a cameo as a ballpark guest from Oriole Park at Camden Yards on "The Budweiser Sports Forum" on WWLG-AM 1360. We'll find some more visits from the late, great baseball lover Marvin Aday over the years but this was the first chat, which includes co-host Mark Mussina, the brother of Hall of Famer Mike.

Purple Reign 2 Chapter 7: “How to find a franchise quarterback?”

This is Chapter 7 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing the 2013 book chapter by chapter daily to prepare for NFL season.

Recalling the night I sang three Police songs with Andy Summers in Havana

It's the greatest cocktail party story that Nestor Aparicio has in a lifetime journey that has exceeded all expectations. Back in March 1999 while in Havana, Cuba covering the Orioles historic baseball visit and Fidel Castro, he ran into Woody Harrelson and Andy Summers in La Bodeguita del Medio and convinced the legendary Hall of Fame guitarist from The Police to join a local band. Summers insisted that Nestor play the role of Sting in the band. Let the trio who were there tell you about it...

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.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 7) – A Ray of darkness, not zen for Wren and a Frank malaise sets over Orioles

Peter G. Angelos was developing a well-earned reputation as a supreme meddler, an intimidating life force and a bad guy to work for in Major League Baseball. He was making the antics of George Steinbrenner circa 1978 look like a sick, reprised role in Baltimore.

Joe Flacco explains life as a “classy” Philadelphia sports fan

Everyone knows Number 5 is from the Jersey side of the Philly thing, but let's take a deeper dive into the local sports fandom of the Super Bowl XLVII MVP

Is it true that Nestor has never seen the original Top Gun movie?

Now that "Top Gun: Maverick" is a huge success, here's the two stars of the film Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro back in February 2020 at the Miami Super Bowl on Radio Row telling Nestor and Luke all about the legacy of the film and why you need to see the original.

Ripken discusses dreams for youth baseball and Aberdeen

When Cal Ripken Jr. was preparing for his Cooperstown trip in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect upon a life in baseball and the future in Aberdeen and beyond.

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.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 25 – Showing Baltimore our signs of life

If you are familiar with the beginnings of WNST, it probably came back on that first kickoff at Memorial Stadium on September 1, 1996 when the Baltimore Ravens were born and our DUMP TRUMPY placards made national news after NBC broadcaster Bob Trumpy wished the Charm City empty roads, warm beer and cold hot dogs. And of course, the GET NASTY flip sides took off and launched what would become WNST-AM 1570 on August 3, 1998. We will countdown our WNST Top 25 "Stories of Glory" every week through the football season. If you have pictures from this era, please email: nes@baltimorepositive.com and share and tag us on social media. We'd love to see your side of our 25 WNST Stories of Glory. And if you have a story to tell, let's tell it. Gratitude for all of the years of your support keeping us strong and alive and thriving into our 26th year of doing it better than anyone's ever done it!

Waiting for John Angelos to show us the financials of the Baltimore Orioles

Longtime journalist and baseball scribe Thom Loverro of The Washington Times joins Nestor to discuss the angry words of John Angelos and the future of Camden Yards and Orioles baseball.

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...

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.

Coming clean on one of the best things I’ve ever eaten

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour was well plotted at Far & Dotter and knew we needed to import a crab cake. This was a chance to finally bring Jerry and Erin Schlichting on the show and eat their famous Clean Cuisine 'cake but to tell the story about the soon-to-be-famous and award-winning turkey butternut squash lasagna that is better than it sounds and tastier than almost anything on the planet.

The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad

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.

Author Buzz Bissinger talks football, war and the legend of Stoney Case

The legendary author of Friday Night Lights discusses his latest work "The Mosquito Bowl" and death of sports journalism via social media.

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.

No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed

Working through the emotions of never seeing Geddy and Alex on stage with Neil Peart again, Rush superfan Scott Norton and Nestor play counterparts in moving from analog kids to digital men and tell old tales of Gershon's and Jerry Stiller and the rash of paraphernalia, memorabilia and memories.

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 1 “Meet the new boss, not the same as the old boss”

This is Chapter 1 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story" written in Spring 2013 after the Ravens Super Bowl championship in New Orleans.

A lifer Buffalo-to-Baltimore sports connection and a wing of history

Buffalo sports historian Mike Billoni is joined by legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano to discuss the not-for-long Blue Jays miracle in Western New York. And the forty years and a century that came before that...

The Itch of a new solo album from Kix legend Steve Whiteman

With M3 looming and the return of live music to the Symphony Woods of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Nestor welcomed his personal vocal coach and the greatest frontman in local music history from Hagerstown to discuss "You're Welcome" and his new music.

Watching Jim Palmer and thinking about Tom Seaver

While watching the Orioles play the Mets in Queens and hearing Cakes on the MASN call, Nestor reached to venerable New York Daily News baseball insider Bill Madden to tell some tales from the 1969 crypt. Oh, and there was the time at Cross Keys on the Yankees beat when he witnessed the Billy Martin-Ed Whitson bar brawl.

Dear John Harbaugh: I’ll let your words and “help” tell the story of my professional extermination as a Ravens media member

Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh privately vowed to help Nestor Aparicio with his media credential bullying situation with Chad Steele in any way he could. Weeks later, Aparicio was exterminated. Harbaugh then told him he was unhappy about it but powerless because it wasn't his department in Owings Mills.

What I learned sitting on the roof in Houston and watching Ravens beat Texans in an empty stadium

How committed is Nestor Aparicio to covering the Baltimore Ravens as a lifelong journalist? He left BWI during the plague traveling to Houston along with just one other local journalist to cover a game before there was a vaccine in vacant NRG Stadium. Read his #ColumnNes report back from when "The Knee" was a thing that got NFL players blackballed and football was the only thing open for business during a worldwide pandemic.

Brooks talks optimism and hope for the 1997 Orioles – and he was right!

Opening Day was always a big deal in Baltimore. We spent this one at Bohager's on Eden Street with Number Five talking about the good ole' days of 'dem O's.

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.

Reimagining a new, beautiful Inner Harbor for our children

Visionary Rebecca Hoffberger shares her vision for the future of Baltimore prosperity with Nestor. Big thanks to The Baltimore Fishbowl for this inspired story and TBC for this amazing image.

What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?

Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.

College football legend Doug Flutie discusses his Baltimore ties and playing at Memorial Stadium

Doug Flutie joined Nestor and Luke Jones from Radio Row in Houston ahead of Super Bowl LI.

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

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

The night that Lawrence Taylor and Buddy Ryan dropped by The Barn

During the 1997 NFL season, Nestor Aparicio hosted a national television show every week with two legends at Sheffield Studios. He convinced them to drop by his live show one Monday night...

Finally getting Free to tell the history of Baltimore house music with the great Ultra Nate´

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour, presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube is always filled with serendipity. Roz Lane was coming by Koco's Pub to help us give away from Ravens scratch-offs and wound up Ko-hosting our segment with the Baltimore diva of the dance floor and celebrating 20 years of Deep Sugar grooves. Let Roz tell you about all of those all night dance parties at the Paradox while Ultra schools Nestor on the roots of house music and her amazing international success as an artist.

Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?

Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Charles "Lefty" Driesell , the 1972 Olympics and how politics has changed in Washington. This was a 2021 chat before honoring Lefty Driesell in College Park.

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.

Nils Lofgren comes home to Maryland and talks Springsteen and legacy of The River

Nestor has maintained a relationship for more than three decades with the legendary Grin local artist and E Street Hall of Famer. These chats...

Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling “audibles” on stage

Guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about life with Bruce on stage when he's taking impromptu requests night after night.

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

When David Modell died in early 2017, Nestor reached to many of the Super Bowl XXXV heroes and early Ravens players to discuss the Modell family and coming to Baltimore to built a legacy. Tony Siragusa discussed a magical time in sports history in our city and left poignant words behind. We mourn his death here at WNST Baltimore Positive.

Brian Billick explains how Ravens will defeat Giants days before Super Bowl XXXV in classic conversation

The Ravens Ring of Honor coach chatted with Nestor days before facing New York in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa.

The time that Bruce Springsteen called Nestor a dummy at the Super Bowl

For the record: he thought it was a great and timely question back in Tampa in 2009...

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.

Billy “White Shoes” Johnson offers dance lessons to Nestor on Radio Row

The former Houston Oiler was one of Nestor's favorite players and chatted with him ahead of Super Bowl LIII.

Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman

The sports media world lost a giant with the passing of longtime CNN anchor Fred Hickman, who did our show back in 2018 when the New Orleans Saints and the Ravens clashed in Baltimore. Lots of history and the real world covered in this one.

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.

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

If you were in New Orleans for Super Bowl XLVII on February 3, 2013, you were probably down at the river meeting us the greatest purple march in the history of the Baltimore Ravens fan base. Thousands of you met us at the Natchez down at the Mississippi River to march 17 blocks at 2:52 to watch Joe Flacco throw and the lights go out at the Superdome. Where were you in the parade of purple on Poydras?

What will all of the new MLB rules mean for the game?

In a wide-ranging chat about life in the big leagues, Mike Bordick is joined by Adam and Frank Kolarek in telling Nestor about the impact new rules and a pitch clock are about to have on the game of baseball and how we view the game will change in 2023.

Hall of Famer John Hannah offers memories of facing Baltimore Colts on 33rd Street

The former New England Patriots offensive lineman told stories of facing Joe Ehrmann at Memorial Stadium as he visited Nestor on Radio Row at Super Bowl Atlanta.

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Comedian Noel Casler tells the Celebrity Apprentice Trump tales before his Ramshead Annapolis gig
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Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor
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Top Gun Maverick movie stars Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro discuss how Nestor has never seen Tom Cr
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Joe Flacco returns to Baltimore and Nestor with tales of Cleveland glory and setting record straight
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Brian Billick and Nestor discuss path of Lamar Jackson to verge of a Super Bowl berth in Baltimore
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Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling "audibles" on stage
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Ross Tucker tells Nestor what he saw and heard on Chiefs sideline during AFC Championship Game
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Peter King of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss Lamar, halftime speeches and Super Bowl legacies
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Jamal Lewis tells Nestor he would've loved to have played with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson
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Stacey Keibler talks about life in L.A. and TV stardom
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Brian Billick joins Nestor on coaching, accountability and composure after Ravens loss to Chiefs
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Tommy Conwell rumbles in from Philly with tales of music and the road and kids and the adult life
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Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss defensive frustration in trying to stop Lamar Jackson & Ravens
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Actor Johnathon Schaech comes home to Baltimore to tell path to That Thing You Do and his journey
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A history of Hammerjacks & new rock doc with Nestor Aparicio and John Allen from Costas in Dundalk
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Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss long-shot story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness with roses
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Steve Whiteman of Kix discusses his passion for music, new album and M3 show at Merriweather
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Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52
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Journalist Gianna Toboni tells Nestor about fear and reward of doing Vice Media journalism abroad
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Justin Fenton discusses new Baltimore Banner and getting "We Own This City" to HBO in April
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Hall of Famer Warren Moon endures Nestor massive fandom on Radio Row in his hometown of Los Angeles
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Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police reunites with Nestor after their 1999 duet in Cuba
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Bob Baffert brings Authentic horse racing chat to a rare Fall Preakness at Pimlico
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Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and tells some old rock and roll tales
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Taking the road from Dundalk to Hollywood and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Go-Go's Gina Schock
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