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Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

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Ravens take Washington offensive tackle, Penn State edge rusher on Day 2 of NFL draft

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The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

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A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Crab Cake Row: 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.

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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.

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Crab Cake Row: Picking winners and helping animals

With our Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week out on the road, we loved have Roz Lane of the Maryland Lottery drop by Koco's Pub in Lauraville to educate us on recent winners and to tell us about her love for kitties via Alley Cat Rescue and SaveACat.org.

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

Veronica Land Davis of HopeWell Cancer Support discusses hope and support for victims

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Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn

Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn. Nestor Aparicio begins Day Two of "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" with his son Barry as the executive producer for a full day of charity conversations to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. (Yo, Stevie Cho we're looking for you!)

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

Christy Page gives history of The Children's Home Catonsville and kids finding homes and new, loving families at State Fare on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for The Maryland Food Bank.

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Crab Cake Row: Let Franklyn Baker educate us on how the modern United Way serves Central Maryland

Crab Cake Row: Let Franklyn Baker educate us on how the modern United Way serves Central Maryland. Nestor Aparicio learns about the charity he heard about watching NFL games and the Colts back in the 1970s on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market.

25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 20, 2024

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

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

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

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

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

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

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

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

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

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

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

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

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

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

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

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

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

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

—Weis Conversations

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

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

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

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

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

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

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

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

Making time for the Orioles again…

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

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

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

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

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

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

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

A Walkoff Wednesday for Orioles works well before roadtrip

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

What does Wells injury mean for Orioles pitching?

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

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

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

The Orioles farm that keeps producing legit big league phenoms

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

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

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

Making a case for The Milkman

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

The 4/20 holiday is real and here to stay

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

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Community Baltimore Positive - April 27, 2024

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

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

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

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

Community Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

Business Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

Headed West with big bats and Holliday questions

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 22, 2024

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

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 21, 2024

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

Dundalk, rock and roll and the keys to Key Brewing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 20, 2024

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

Making time for the Orioles again…

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - April 19, 2024

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

Finding rewards after the 420 holiday

Business Nestor Aparicio - April 19, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 19, 2024

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

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

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

A Walkoff Wednesday for Orioles works well before roadtrip

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

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

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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

Luke Jones

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Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

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The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

Weird April for Holliday winds down with Orioles sending him back to minors

BALTIMORE -- Regardless of your feelings on the Orioles' handling of top prospect Jackson Holliday, there's a good chance...

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

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

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Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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

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Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Peter Principles

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

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

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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.

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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 WNST Sports Report

The WNST Sports Report

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Community Baltimore Positive - April 27, 2024

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

Ravens take Washington offensive tackle, Penn State edge rusher on Day 2 of NFL draft

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 27, 2024

After taking Washington OT Roger Rosengarten in the second round, Baltimore took Penn State OLB Adisa Isaac in the third.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

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

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 26, 2024

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

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

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

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

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 24, 2024

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

Ravens take Washington offensive tackle, Penn State edge rusher on Day 2 of NFL draft

After taking Washington OT Roger Rosengarten in the second round, Baltimore took Penn State OLB Adisa Isaac in the third.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

Weird April for Holliday winds down with Orioles sending him back to minors

BALTIMORE -- Regardless of your feelings on the Orioles' handling of top prospect Jackson Holliday, there's a good chance you've felt right and wrong...

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

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

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Ravens reach extension with wide receiver Rashod Bateman through 2026

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

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

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

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

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

#RavensFlock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Good Sports

Good Sports

Baltimore Positive -

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

Baltimore Positive -

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

Baltimore Positive -

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

Baltimore Positive -

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

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

Baltimore Positive -

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

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

Dennis Koulatsos

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The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

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

Bill Cole

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Making time for the Orioles again…

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

Leonard Raskin

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What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

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

John Martin

Baltimore Positive -

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

Dennis Koulatsos

The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

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

Bill Cole

Making time for the Orioles again…

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

Leonard Raskin

What is bringing folks back downtown for Orioles baseball?

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

John Martin

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

Baltimore Positive TV

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Jackson Holliday going back to Norfolk

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Baltimore News

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Community Baltimore Positive - April 27, 2024

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

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

Community Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

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

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

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

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

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

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

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

Politics

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

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

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

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

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

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

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

Business Baltimore Positive - April 8, 2024

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

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

Community Baltimore Positive - April 8, 2024

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

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

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

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

The Key to getting business back on peninsula after bridge tragedy

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

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

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

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

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

Business

Discussing WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend history

Community Baltimore Positive - April 27, 2024

Our Friday gatherings at Faidley's have been quite eventful with Jackson Holliday news but it was a great chance for Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio to discuss the WNST 25th Anniversary documentary "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" and the first round of NFL Draft weekend at Lexington Market.

The sudden halt for Jackson Holliday

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor gather on Friday afternoon at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss the news that Jackson Holliday is headed back to Norfolk after struggling mightily against major league pitching in his first two weeks with the Orioles.

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Ravens address secondary with Wiggins as we await offensive line help

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Fielding a field of crowded outfielders as Kjerstad arrives for Orioles

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

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

Show us (where) the money (goes)…

New Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry tells us what he inherited in his new seat at City Hall and how our city can cut waste and run more efficiently.

Going green in your diet is a Weis choice this winter

Adding new colors to your plate is the perfect way to start you New Year right! Alyssa Marsh with Weis Markets shares the healthy greens you can find on your next shopping trip.

It’s time to Soiree with O.J. and get loose with The Juice

Chanda Brigance returns to Baltimore Positive to give Nestor a Juice update and full details for Soiree With O.J. Brigance on September 29th in Anne Arundel County to benefit the Brigance Brigade and ALS families in need locally.

Zirkin says two decades in Annapolis taught him life lessons

What do you learn in two decades in local government?

Bringing good jobs back to Sparrows Point

Aaron Tomarchio of Tradepoint Atlantic joins Nestor and John Allen to discuss the Dundalk work history of Bethlehem Steel and the future and jobs coming tomorrow at the new 'Point.

Reading the Book On It

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What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

Baltimore Positive -

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

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

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

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

Reading The Book On It

What is Oakland losing with the Athletics?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Mike Rosenfeld

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 26, 2024

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 24, 2024

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

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

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

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

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

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

Weis Conversations

Weis Conversations

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

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

Music Classic

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Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.

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Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.

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My heart’s dark but it’s rising…

Hell's brewing, dark sun is on the rise...

#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

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Rocker John Corabi of The Dead Daisies joins Nestor to talk new LP “Rise Up” and Eagles Super Bowl win

The former Motley Crue leadman is a crazed Philadelphia sports fan. We gave him a chance to dance and strut...

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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.

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Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.

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Tom Keifer talks music, life after Cinderella and the legend of Hammerjacks after Sarah Fleischer retirement gig in Baltimore

Nestor was writing about the lads from Philadelphia back when they were opening for Bon Jovi and shaking all night. Yes, that is his 1986 autographed Circus Magazine. This was a retrospective chat about all of the bombast of the hairspray era and surviving and thriving in Nashville.

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Late, great Dan Fogelberg talked about love, breakups and the environment with Nestor in June 1991 before Merriweather Post concert

It hard to say how much we are missing the beautiful music of the living legacy to the leader of the band.

Technology

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - April 25, 2024

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

Baltimore Magazine editor Max Weiss joins Ricig and Nestor to discuss BSO and local love for music

Baltimore Magazine editor-in-chief Max Weiss joins Ricig and Nestor at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube to discuss her recent story on the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra and new conductor Jonathon Heyward. Always sharing the local love for music – and broccoli tempura and the quest for Steve Chu!

What do you remember about college?

In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...

Learning where sports wagering tax dollars go

It was revenue source that the state of Maryland never had before the legalization of sports wagering. Maryland Lottery and Gaming Executive Director John Martin reports the largest month ever for the state for sports wagering and helps Nestor recap Crab Cake Row and hitting the big one as the jackpots soar.

Bringing Hammerjacks back to life before the Ravens games

Hammerjacks believer and local real estate investor Andy Hotchkiss joins Nestor to discuss the glory of the past and the tailgate of the future in Baltimore. Beware: this one involves the long-haired freaky people...

Health

Putting the “Oh” into Valentine’s Day for your mate

Business Baltimore Positive - February 4, 2024

In the season and spirit of love, we present our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to discuss the power of the "Oh" for Valentine's Day love as the terpenes and cannabinoids take effect to produce a different sensation this spring.

Bojanowski is focused on how we feed the masses during a pandemic

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2020

Continuing our exploration of how life has changed for all of us during this pandemic and national crisis...

Let Knott explain how pandemic has changed the way we’ll breathe indoors forever

Community Baltimore Positive - March 14, 2022

Getting some fresh air and performing better wherever you are with Martin Knott

Finding our way through the flavors of fun on Weis Markets Ice Cream factory tour

Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets recaps Nestor tour of Sunbury Ice Cream Factory and talks grape season

Crab Cake Row: Streets of Hope in Essex finding men a new home and better life

Meet our new friends at Streets of Hope in Essex where finding men a new home and better life is their mission. This one includes a beautiful story.

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

Education

Crab Cake Row: Let Franklyn Baker educate us on how the modern United Way serves Central Maryland

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 18, 2024

Crab Cake Row: Let Franklyn Baker educate us on how the modern United Way serves Central Maryland. Nestor Aparicio learns about the charity he heard about watching NFL games and the Colts back in the 1970s on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market.

Making golf available to everyone in West Baltimore

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2023

Golf pro Richard Sheppard Jr. joins Nestor from the fresh greens at Forest Park Golf to discuss getting kids into the game and previews the PGA Championship from his perch at one of the Classic 5 Golf hubs just inside the beltway off Windsor Mill Road. Let him tell you why he loves golf!

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

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 14, 2024

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 Tour Episode 1: The Faidley’s of Lexington Market story

Nestor Aparicio is on the road in The Free State in search of the perfect Maryland crab cake. His first stop is the originator, Nancy Devine, who began mixing up her now world famous jumbo lump crab cakes at Lexington Market in the 1980s. Let her tell you about her mustardy delicious concoction...

Once again, Eastern Shore crab industry faces immense political hurdles to get Maryland crab cakes to your table

Jack Brooks of J.M. Clayton in Cambridge joins Nestor to explain why the Maryland crab industry needs immigration help from the federal government to get a crab cake to your table this summer.

Williams discusses race education and the future of American children

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

Crab Cake Row: Trish Woodward tells us about Camp Opportunity for kids who need a summer to remember

Crab Cake Row: Trish Woodward tells us about Camp Opportunity for kids who need a summer to remember at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" in Dundalk. Always The Artful Dodger, Nestor sings "Oliver" show tunes from 1982 in this one!

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Leadership

Leadership

As report cards come in on Hogan, we wonder: Who is the next Governor of Maryland?

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - May 9, 2021

Taking the pulse and poll of Maryland political scene as election candidates emerge and align. Goucher pollster Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty of K.O. Public Affairs join Don and Nestor for a debate about the future of Annapolis.

Dan Pompei: Ravens procurement of players and developing them has put them here

Business Baltimore Positive - January 23, 2024

Dan Pompei of The Athletic tells Nestor what makes Ravens franchise ready for next Super Bowl glory

Grasmick says future is bright for women in leadership and education

Community Baltimore Positive - July 12, 2019

When it comes to discussing women and leadership in education, this will be a master class from Dr. Nancy Grasmick. We always learn a lot at Baltimore Positive...

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

Getting prepped for a big Orioles homestand at Camden Yards

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

A grand giveaway chance every time the Orioles load ’em up

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the Orioles magic of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam giveaways every time the team hits a homer but with a grand twist this season.

Finding the center of sobriety off the field

Former Bucs center Randy Grimes updates Nestor on his tale of addiction and recovery

The roaring economy and price of vaccine freedoms

Leonard Raskin and Nestor get into the spring of things with the economy bustling and lots of vaccinated people ready to move freely about the country.

Making time for the Orioles again…

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

Former DNC chair Tom Perez: ‘Maryland is a purple state’

Former DNC chair Tom Perez says the purple state status of Maryland will be inarguable on the gubernatorial trail as he continues to listen to citizens discuss leadership needs in Annapolis.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Feeding on energy and great food with Vaynerchuk and Zimmern

Over 28 years of Super Bowl Radio Row dominance, the best segments are the ones where folks from different worlds collide on the WNST set. World-renowned chef and foodie Andrew Zimmern bumped into wine wizard and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at Miami Super Bowl LIV.

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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.

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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.

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Taking a long walk on Tiger Woods, Woodward on Trump and dropping the R word in Washington

Legendary author John Feinstein was the "mystery" guest to spoil Don Mohler as Nestor kicked off "Baltimore at Washington" week with a true Maryland DMV beltway splitter. Golf. Football. Writing a book on the Ravens. Politics. And, yes, the best Bob Woodward impression you've ever seen or heard...

Learning more about Earl Weaver than we ever knew

Longtime journalist and author John Miller reports back to Nestor with updates on his upcoming book on the life and mind of Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver and what made him an innovator in baseball with note cards that were a precursor to modern analytics.

Aaron Schatz: Let the Godfather of modern football analytics tell you why the 2023 Ravens were so statistically dominant

The smartest kids in football discuss a term called "DVOA" – Defense-adjusted Value Over Average. Let its creator Aaron Schatz explain why Lamar Jackson and this Baltimore Ravens squad would be considered one of greatest NFL teams ever by winning Super Bowl next month in Las Vegas.

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.

When James Patterson and Mike Lupica write compelling whodunit football fiction

Esteemed author James Patterson and longtime New York sports columnist Mike Lupica give Nestor a lesson in writing for the people and discuss their new novel, "The House of Wolves." It seems that truth makes great fiction in the NFL.

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WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

Hall of Famer Morten Andersen talks kicking, comedy, and cuisine on Radio Row in Atlanta

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 10, 2023

The legendary kicker discussed coming to America and his earliest days in football with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Atlanta

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

Music Baltimore Positive - August 22, 2020

The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 21, 2024

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

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 16 “Everyone Loves a Parade

Community Nestor Aparicio - July 7, 2022

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.

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 14, 2002

The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.

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

ColumnNes Nestor Aparicio - March 18, 2024

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.

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - November 28, 2023

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

From Buffalo to Italy to Baltimore with sports cartoon love

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - October 30, 2022

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

Telling the tale of an extraordinary Joe

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 19, 2021

The University of Delaware Magazine is doing a feature story on Joe Flacco, now that he has made his way back to Philadelphia via the Eagles. Editor Artika Casini asks Nestor to tell some Joe Cool tales of Baltimore Ravens lore.

Tony Boselli talks old Ravens-Jaguars battles and meaning of making Pro Football Hall of Fame

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - February 15, 2023

The Hall of Fame left tackle talked with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl LII in Minnesota.

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

Music Baltimore Positive - June 9, 2015

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.

Art Donovan explains the virtues of an all-Spam and baloney sandwich diet to Nestor

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - August 18, 2006

They had a lot of fun over the years but it was never more educational than hearing Artie describe what he ate and why he ate it.

Feeding on energy and great food with Vaynerchuk and Zimmern

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 25, 2023

Over 28 years of Super Bowl Radio Row dominance, the best segments are the ones where folks from different worlds collide on the WNST set. World-renowned chef and foodie Andrew Zimmern bumped into wine wizard and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at Miami Super Bowl LIV.

Montel Williams discusses state of Charm City and ponders brighter future

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 26, 2023

The longtime TV host and personality came home to Baltimore via Radio Row to talk to Nestor in Miami.

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 28, 2023

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.

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

25 Stories of Glories Baltimore Positive - September 6, 2023

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

Sprinting to the finish line in Washington

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - August 21, 2023

First elected to the House of Delegates in 1966, the local statesman Ben Cardin will complete his public service to our citizenry 16 years after heading to D.C. as a Maryland Senator. Joining Nestor at MACO in Ocean City, the Baltimore champion says he's got plenty left to do before he departs The Capitol in January 2025.

This one goes out to the ones who love R.E.M.

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 7, 2023

Fresh off of killing it at the Trifecta Food Truck Festival in Timonium, Chris Sanchirico of the R.E.M. tribute band Dead Letter Office shares his indie music love and the moves of Michael Stipe. He also talks about the passion for his beloved New York Giants. The band is playing along with The Unforgettable Fire at Recher Theatre on Saturday, March 11.

Mohler quizzes Nestor about the quest for 30 years of Baltimore sports radio

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - December 23, 2021

Don Mohler was one of the first guests on the Budweiser Sports Forum in early 1992. Now, three decades later, he asks The King of Baltimore Sports Media about how a kid from Dundalk made the journey to thirty years of talking to people.

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

Community Nestor Aparicio - June 21, 2022

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.

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 2, 2001

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.

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

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - August 23, 2013

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

Matt Birk, Torrey Smith reminisce about “belief” 2012 Ravens had on their way to Super Bowl XLVII

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 8, 2023

Matt Birk and Torrey Smith revisit the glory of their Super Bowl championship and New Orleans march on Radio Row in Houston ahead of Super Bowl LI.

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight remembers his childhood friend Jim Gorman

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - January 7, 2021

You might not know the story of the 1977 MEAC champions at Morgan State. Or what happened to the coach? Or his kid? Or the white guy on the team whose brother became the drummer in The Black Crowes. The incredible life of Jim Gorman told by a local kid...

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

Hall of Fame Luke Jones - September 6, 2012

Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

Art Donovan explains the virtues of an all-Spam and baloney sandwich diet to Nestor

They had a lot of fun over the years but it was never more educational than hearing Artie describe what he ate and why he ate it.

After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

It got a little emotional as Nestor told some Scunny tales from Canton and some Nacho Mama's memories while later admitting he really needed a Natty Boh to wash it down. We'll save that one for Mama's On The Half Shell in Canton later on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

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

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

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.

Is Nils Lofgren the offensive coordinator of the E Street Band?

Longtime Bruce Springsteen zealot Nestor Aparicio of WNST.net continues his chat with the great Marylander Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band.

Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville, which got Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick in the mood to discuss modern baseball with Nestor. An instant classic!

February 9, 2024

Why did Chad Steele take my press credentials after 26 years of covering the Baltimore Ravens?

This is my story in my own words. Listen and learn about how the NFL treats the local media and avoids the tough questions and intimidates local media who have traveled and reported on Baltimore football since before Art Modell brought the Ravens here in 1995. What happened is wrong and here's why...

February 13, 2024

Crab Cake Row: Showing the soft side and OG Eastside of our lifer pal John Rallo

Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long Dundalk history with Nestor as former Eastwood Little League teammate Mark Karolkowski provides a cameo at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

August 3, 2023

The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans

On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?

December 20, 2022

Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays

Legendary drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for Nestor's 31st Anniversary at Costas Inn in Dundalk with pals John Allen and former 1970s bandmate George Kondylas to tell old punk rock Christmas tales of yore.

October 11, 2023

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

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

October 5, 2020

What ever happened to Baltimore’s disdain of Washington sports?

The Orioles are a doormat. The Nationals won the World Series. The Ravens have the NFL MVP. And the R...well, the Washington Football Team doesn't have a name and Daniel Snyder hears the echo of the power of the shield.

April 27, 2016

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.

March 5, 2024

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.

April 18, 1997

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997

Because he can't find his picture with Mark Bryan during this era, this is Darius Rucker. This one might include the time when Nestor got them a gig doing the National Anthem at Camden Yards before an Orioles game and Rucker was trapped on the golf course. Perhaps...

February 21, 2023

Latina music star Erika Ender discusses Miami and Special Olympics love from Radio Row

We've done a quarter century of Super Bowl weeks and you never know who will drop by the set. Anything Nestor can do to get Gloria Estefan and K.C. and the Sunshine Band into a conversation makes him happy from Miami Beach.

January 24, 2023

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.

February 17, 2023

Daryl “Moose” Johnston brings a fullback’s perspective to Radio Row

The NFL broadcaster and former Dallas fullback joined Nestor and Luke ahead of Super Bowl 52 in Minnesota.

November 22, 2022

The Catonsville World Champion and the family League of Dreams

Our pal and former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick brings Frank and Adam Kolarek by the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pappas in Cockeysville for a lengthy chat about a kid growing up in Catonsville around baseball with a purpose long before the champagne and World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

January 23, 2021

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.

November 2, 2022

Wes Moore tells us how the next four years are going to be different for Maryland

Wes Moore tells Nestor and Don his plans to make Maryland growth a source of pride over next decade

December 10, 2001

Let Edwin Mulitalo set the holiday island mood with his ukelele

The football talk and Super Bowl XXXV win and haka dance at The Barn are all vivid memories from the era of the first purple miracle but we had some good times just singing Christmas songs and laughing...

July 1, 2022

During Hard Knocks, when The Goose told us about his summer with a ring and a Super Bowl trophy

During the 2001 Westminster training camp of the inaugural HBO season of "Hard Knocks," Tony Siragusa and Nestor made some space at the Best Western and talked about what happens after you win the Super Bowl. We will miss The Goose.

April 22, 1997

Ozzie Newsome tells Nestor all about the 1997 Draft from The Barn

Where were you when the Ravens drafted Peter Boulware and Jamie Sharper? We were in Parkville getting to know a Hall of Famer...

August 13, 2023

Two decades after escaping pro sports, Maroon joins our 25th Anniversary with survival tales

Longtime local public relations insider John Maroon joins original WNST producer Andy Mueller at WNST at Drug City on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a quarter of a century of changes in the Baltimore sports media landscape. And how to survive Dan Snyder and Peter Angelos in the next century.

August 21, 2023

Sprinting to the finish line in Washington

First elected to the House of Delegates in 1966, the local statesman Ben Cardin will complete his public service to our citizenry 16 years after heading to D.C. as a Maryland Senator. Joining Nestor at MACO in Ocean City, the Baltimore champion says he's got plenty left to do before he departs The Capitol in January 2025.

March 31, 2024

Janet Marie comes home: The full Canopy of love for Baltimore and baseball

Our resident Hall of Famer and a visionary of the original designs for Camden Yards comes home to discuss the loss of the Key Bridge, fond memories of Peter Angelos and the future of her hometown baby under the new ownership of David Rubenstein and with civic funding to make it awesome for Orioles fans. Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to start the season with a home run conversation about the city we love.

April 26, 2016

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.

September 12, 2021

Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders

Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from "Ghost To the Post" and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?

July 11, 2000

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta's Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star...

December 30, 2023

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...

February 22, 2023

When the Hall of Fame Playmaker discusses how to win a Super Bowl

At 2003 Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin was freshly retired and discussing his new career as a broadcaster

August 8, 2022

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 9 “Injury after insult after implosion – Psychology 2012”

This is Chapter 9 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Ravens Super Bowl win in New Orleans.

March 7, 2024

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.

September 20, 2023

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 24 – The legend of our purple live shows at The Barn – and beyond

If you ever participated in or witnessed a decade of fun times, live radio shows and Baltimore sports memories with us at The Barn on Harford Road back in the 1990s when WNST was birthed by the local community, then you know it'll never be replicated. Go through the photos and see how many legends you can identify who spent time eating crabs, drinking beer and talking sports with us – and you – in Parkville. As John Steadman once said: "Didn't we have some good times?" What's your favorite memory of a WNST live event over these 25 years of awesomeness? The night we brought the Lombardi Trophy by in the aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV didn't suck.

June 22, 2022

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

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

October 26, 2022

Baltimore’s adopted music professor Thomas Dolby tells his Live Aid tales with David Bowie at Wembley

If you love music, Live Aid, Todd Rundgren or the children of Baltimore, you'll love this chat with Thomas Dolby. Always poetry in motion. And he's a part of two big nights at Rams Head On Stage Annapolis doing the music of the Thin White Duke. Baltimore's adopted professor joins Nestor to discuss the music, fashion and passion of David Bowie.

June 21, 2022

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

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

January 28, 2021

Coach Billick remembers the path to Super Bowl XXXV

Our partner on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation Brian Billick comes home to Baltimore to tell some tales from the magic of Festivus Maximus and making Art Modell proud.

September 22, 2022

For the love of keeping score at a baseball game with legendary Bob Ryan

The legendary emeritus columnist of The Boston Globe tells Nestor old baseball stories and dishes on legacy of Bill Belichick and the ghosts of Foxborough past.

June 22, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game

While the 2000 Baltimore Ravens will always receive credit from fans and foes alike for being the team that allowed the fewest points in NFL history – and punctuated that task with a defensive unit shutout in Super Bowl XXXV – only four men can properly put into perspective the pain, the growth and the joy of a group that ultimately captured greatness.

January 30, 2024

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

We did our best and this remains the pride of all of the work of Nestor Aparicio: exposing the truth about the awfulness of the Orioles ownership stewardship of the Baltimore Orioles over three decades. The "FREE THE BIRDS" rally was held on September 21, 2006. It was 18 years ago and the team has posted just four winning seasons since then. Peter Angelos heard the voices of the Baltimore baseball fans that day. So did most of America...

Remember that time...

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

Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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