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Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes

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Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

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Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

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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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

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Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

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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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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about temperature for Orioles resurgence on Washington Nats turf

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Terps legend Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and next MMA card

Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity

Gregg Landry and Nestor on creation of WNST 25th Anniversary documentary & Baltimore Positive story

Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar

Dick Jerardi and Nestor discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness & future of Preakness in Baltimore

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks big home runs and a new Cash Pop fun daily game

Wendy Bronfein and Nestor discuss 420 point of sale industry issues and making it right for patients

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss taking care of your money and fiduciary responsibilities

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles shutout win over Yankees and Gunnar thunder

Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Yankees budding rivalry and big April series

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel injury and evaporating Orioles bullpen as Yankees come to town

Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16

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

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

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

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

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Crab Cake Row: A Banner conversation about the future of Baltimore sports and journalism

Sports editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld on Crab Cake Row for a no-words-barred debate on the new Orioles ownership, the Ravens' offseason departures and the state of local journalism at Pappas in Cockeysville for "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. This one got spicy.

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Crab Cake Row: Reaching out to men on the streets of Baltimore and the good work of Grace and Hope Mission on Gay Street

The work of helping men at Grace and Hope Mission on Gay Street with Karen Harp, who was Nestor's favorite guest on "Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" from Faidley's in Lexington Market.

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Crab Cake Row: The downtown story of Baltimore Outreach Services with Gregg Landry and Yvonne Terry

The downtown story of Baltimore Outreach Services with Gregg Landry and Yvonne Terry. Located in a church less than a block from the Inner Harbor, this shelter and safe home for women and children can use your assistance during hard times.

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Crab Cake Row: Still caring about families and the mission of Casey Cares for kids

Erin Ritter educates Nestor about the history and mission of Casey Cares for kids. As part of "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week," we hosted all of the charities we've ever partnered and participated with over the years at WNST Baltimore Positive.

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The new Love American Style for Valentine’s Day?

Crab Cake Row: The new Love American Style with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness for Valentine's Day. The power of "Oh" at Far & Dotter for special occasions. Let our Chief Cannabis Officer tell you about the possibilities of something different to spice things up at home.

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

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

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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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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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

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

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - April 29, 2024

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.

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.

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.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.

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.

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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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Jerardi: A Fierce run for the roses and what’s next for Preakness

Our oldest media pal Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness and the future of Preakness in Baltimore. Oh, and everything you ever wanted to know about the Beyer Speed Number. Get educated and caught up on the horse racing world as we run for the roses in Louisville on Saturday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April

It's been a long time since we've anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Kimbrel injury and two bad beats leave Orioles hurting as Yankees invade Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sunday afternoon injury to closer Craig Kimbrel and the evaporating Orioles bullpen as the New York Yankees come to Baltimore ready to compete for first place in the American League East.

John Eisenberg updates us on his findings in The Bird Tapes of lost Orioles history

With the Orioles surging on the field under new ownership, our favorite local sportswriter and columnist John Eisenberg returns to discuss his continued findings amidst a 25-year-old collection of tapes and stories with former Birds of yesteryear who contributed to his book on franchise history.

Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.

Rubenstein creates prosperity in Baltimore that doesn’t exist everywhere in Major League Baseball

Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.

Wrestling with the journalism of finding the truth about the Iron Sheik

Always a pleasure to spend time with the author of "The Wax Pack," the good doctor Brad Balukjian is back with another trek dating back to his 1980s childhood and obsession with professional wrestling. Let him tell you why he didn't just open another pack of sports cards this time. And let Nestor show you some of his favorite childhood wrestling pictures and share tales about Tony Atlas.

How the Orioles and Ravens will split your wallet – and hearts – moving forward

For the first time in most of our lifetimes, sports in Baltimore and parade fever is blossoming as the baseball and football franchises both have a chance to win a championship. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the power of money in local sports and how a guy in Caps jersey can say "no" to pricey playoff tickets. And we're all expecting playoff games here for the Orioles and Ravens in the coming years...

Those Orioles grand slams pay off

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

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.

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 8, 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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones Baltimore Positive - May 6, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

#DearOrioles Nestor Aparicio - May 5, 2024

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Jerardi: A Fierce run for the roses and what’s next for Preakness

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 2, 2024

Our oldest media pal Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness and the future of Preakness in Baltimore. Oh, and everything you ever wanted to know about the Beyer Speed Number. Get educated and caught up on the horse racing world as we run for the roses in Louisville on Saturday.

Making Nasty Nestor pay in Baltimore

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 1, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles stacking wins against the New York Yankees and beating "Nasty" Nestor Cortes with a great effort from Dean Kremer and a depleted bullpen on Tuesday night at Camden Yards.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Business Baltimore Positive - April 30, 2024

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Does anything bring more satisfaction than shutting out the Yankees at Camden Yards?

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 30, 2024

The big bat of Gunnar Henderson, a solid effort by Grayson Rodriguez and a booted ball by Anthony Volpe added up to an Orioles victory to begin the Yankees series with a 2-0 win. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week ahead and the possibility of adding John Means and Kyle Bradish back into the rotation.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

College Sports Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

The Orioles and Yankees the way it oughta be in April

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

It's been a long time since we've anticipated an April home series like this one. The Orioles are reeling after losing their closer and a pair of bad beats at the hands of the Oakland Athletics at Camden Yards this weekend. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the Birds will regroup for four games with the Yankees in a budding AL East rivalry.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

College Sports Nestor Aparicio - April 29, 2024

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

Luke Jones

Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes

Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.

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Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

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As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp

Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore's rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.

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The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

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Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

@BaltimoreLuke

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles shutout win over Yankees and Gunnar thunder

Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Yankees budding rivalry and big April series

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel injury and evaporating Orioles bullpen as Yankees come to town

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

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The Peter Principles

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The Peter Principles (Ch. 1): So, just how did Angelos become ‘King’ of Baltimore baseball?

Chronicling the history of the Peter Angelos era of Orioles baseball, local sports radio host, author and historian Nestor Aparicio presents "The Peter Principles," a book on the history of Baltimore baseball in the modern era. This is Chapter 1, an incredible tale of how King Peter found the throne of every local kid's dream.

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

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

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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

The WNST Sports Report

The WNST Sports Report

Orioles run support suddenly nowhere to be found for No. 1 starter Burnes

Baltimore has scored a total of two runs over the last three games Corbin Burnes has started.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp

Luke Jones Luke Jones - May 6, 2024

Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore's rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 30, 2024

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Business Baltimore Positive - April 30, 2024

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Assessing the totality of Ravens nine draft picks and depth of spring roster

College Sports Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Of course we know the Baltimore Ravens don't have to play this weekend. But what if they did? Luke Jones and Nestor assess the spring additions and subtractions and how the Ravens' draft picks will find playing time and opportunities in camp.

Ravens played the corner in this draft

College Sports Nestor Aparicio - April 29, 2024

With so much focus on the flaring needs on the offensive line, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wisdom and ideology behind the Ravens' selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins in the first round and how the franchise will ultimately protect Lamar Jackson and stoke the running game.

What to expect from 2024 Ravens draft picks this season and beyond

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 28, 2024

Will second-round pick Roger Rosengarten be ready to start at right tackle as a rookie?

DeCosta pleased to find balance between value, need with 2024 Ravens draft class

Ravens Baltimore Positive - April 28, 2024

"We’ve got to develop these guys, and they have to play for us, and that’s the reality that we find ourselves in."

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp

Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore's rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts (roughly) one fifth of way through 2024 season

Gunnar Henderson was named AL Player of the Month for April and is looking like a strong MVP candidate.

If statements exist in early May, Orioles made one against Yankees

The Orioles reminded New York -- and the rest of the AL East -- why they're the team to beat after taking three of four.

Orioles bats come alive in Bradish’s return for 7-2 win to take four-game set from Yankees

Kyle Bradish looked like himself in his 2024 debut while Baltimore homered three times to take three of four from New York.

Jerardi: A Fierce run for the roses and what’s next for Preakness

Our oldest media pal Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness and the future of Preakness in Baltimore. Oh, and everything you ever wanted to know about the Beyer Speed Number. Get educated and caught up on the horse racing world as we run for the roses in Louisville on Saturday.

Orioles held to just three hits in 2-0 defeat to Yankees

Baltimore had no answers for New York starter Luis Gil, who pitched a career-high 6 1/3 shutout innings.

As Means and Bradish return, Orioles place Rodriguez on IL with shoulder inflammation

The 24-year-old "was sore a little more than normal after his start" against the Yankees on Monday.

#RavensFlock

Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft

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

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 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...

Good Sports

Good Sports

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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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

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Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Baltimore Positive -

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

Baltimore Positive -

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Baltimore Positive -

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

Dennis Koulatsos

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Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

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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Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

John Martin

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The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Dennis Koulatsos

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

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

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

John Martin

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Baltimore Positive TV

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about temperature for Orioles resurgence on Washington Nats turf

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Terps legend Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and next MMA card

Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity

Gregg Landry and Nestor on creation of WNST 25th Anniversary documentary & Baltimore Positive story

Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar

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Baltimore News

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

#DearOrioles Nestor Aparicio - May 5, 2024

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

Jerardi: A Fierce run for the roses and what’s next for Preakness

Our oldest media pal Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness and the future of Preakness in Baltimore. Oh, and everything you ever wanted to know about the Beyer Speed Number. Get educated and caught up on the horse racing world as we run for the roses in Louisville on Saturday.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

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The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

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.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

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.

Business

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 8, 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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Finding some relief in the back of the bullpen

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

With the inconsistency and unavailability of Orioles closer Craig Kimbrel, it appears that the club is going to need a different approach to saving all of these games that they're leading late. How will Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde approach the bullpen rotation now that the starters have returned with strong efforts on the road?

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Business Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

The Orioles can’t stop winning

Luke Jones Baltimore Positive - May 6, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles sweep of the Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity in Birdland as the first-place squad heads to D.C. to tackle the Nationals.

Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad's in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.

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

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

Those Orioles grand slams pay off

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

All of that commotion down at the stadium is a good thing

Whether it's Orioles playoffs, Pittsburgh week or a parking lot before Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, it's a week to remember in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss tickets, times, games and The Piano Man and Orioles playoff baseball downtown this week.

From fighting in Fallujah to serving in Paradise: a chat with Pat

Serving our country and Southwest Baltimore in 44B, we spent some time discussing civics and service and being a young soldier in fire fights on the ground in Iraq with Delegate Pat Young.

Reading the Book On It

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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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

Baltimore Positive -

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

Baltimore Positive -

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

Reading The Book On It

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

John Eisenberg updates us on his findings in The Bird Tapes of lost Orioles history

With the Orioles surging on the field under new ownership, our favorite local sportswriter and columnist John Eisenberg returns to discuss his continued findings amidst a 25-year-old collection of tapes and stories with former Birds of yesteryear who contributed to his book on franchise history.

Rubenstein creates prosperity in Baltimore that doesn’t exist everywhere in Major League Baseball

Maury Brown of Forbes talks MLB goals and Orioles realities in new world of digital and streaming beyond leaving the disaster of Angelos and the MASN debacle behind for Baltimore and Washington baseball.

Mike Rosenfeld

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 8, 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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

The simplicity of the new Cash Pop game

After the usual baseball pleasantries and big flies and cash of Home Run Riches, Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the launch of a new, simple daily game called "Cash Pop."

Weis Conversations

Weis Conversations

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

Music Classic

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What to leave in? What to leave out?

It seems like yesterday. But it was long ago…

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Jake Shimabukuro on living life as the Jimi Hendrix of the ukelele

Jake Shimabukuro joins Nestor to discuss the ukelele, Jimmy Buffett, and music of Hawaii before his Nov 21 show at Ramshead Annapolis.

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Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...

#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

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

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

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Never forget the power of the K-Tel Hit Machine

Who needed a "mix tape" when you had the power of the yacht rock compilation?

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I burned for when jazz took the sting outta The Police

Wanna keep something precious? You gotta lock it up and throw away the key

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It was long ago, seems like yesterday…

I heard it said somewhere that one day all good things come to an end...

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Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Technology

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 8, 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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Help Wanted: A sign of the times?

Our financial expert Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to attempt to cut to the heart of jobs and government money and the economy that powers our culture as we exit pandemic life in America.

Blowing the whistle on lousy officiating in sports

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

Feeling lucky in Perryville

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

Assessing the path to the NFL Draft for DeCosta and Ravens

Now that Sammy Watkins is in purple, should the Ravens still be on the hunt for an impact wide receiver early in the draft? Luke Jones makes the case for more marquee weapons for Lamar Jackson in the passing attack.

Health

The plague was no excuse to not get healthier!

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - July 19, 2021

We saw our pal and local business owner Brian Litofsky of Crown Trophy losing weight and inspiring others during COVID so we asked him how it happened. Let him inspire you...

Using the New Year to find some Weis dietary disciplines and shopping habits

Community Baltimore Positive - January 6, 2022

Finding a Weis diet that works for your lifestyle in the New Year (after all the egg nog, of course)!

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

Business Baltimore Positive - February 15, 2024

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

An overview and future of cannabis in Maryland

As our continuing cannabis education series continues, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gives Nestor an overview on the stability of the business and future and science of the plant in Maryland.

The Bus stopped in Baltimore to talk Big Ben and the future of Steelers and Ravens

Hall of Famer Jerome Bettis brings Nestor some fresh air and thoughts on the departure of Big Ben in Pittsburgh and how the cities are always in battle and the rivalry never dims. Not even to watch Cincinnati.

Pieninck says putting the care first is crucial for COVID patients locally

The President and C.E.O. of CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield joined us to discuss everything we ever wanted to know about medical insurance and this crisis

Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library

We all have more time to read and learn during this crisis! Let Heidi Daniel tell you what a great library system means to a community...

Education

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.

What will drive innovation and growth for Baltimore over next decade?

Bill Cole Baltimore Positive - February 23, 2021

Bill Cole and Nestor ask some lengthy and difficult questions about the future of business and industry in our hometown as the pandemic drags into the second year.

Does your bullpen have the right insurance for a catastrophe?

Business Baltimore Positive - September 1, 2023

Sometimes we just talk about sports and the Orioles and the Ravens. And other times, our financial advisor Leonard Raskin offers some wisdom on what we can learn on the field and bring home so we don't feel the pain of not having a closer for the postseason of life.

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

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

Mastering the Masters

On the eve of another Masters, our Augusta insider and head PGA Pro at Pine Ridge Ed Miller, heads back to Butler Cabin and briefs Nestor on the big weekend of golf that will get you back on course to hitting the ball on a Classic Five local course here in Baltimore.

How does an immigrant from Sri Lanka via Woodlawn run for mayor of Baltimore?

Get to know mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah in this candid discussion about violence, crime and his vision for the future of our city

The complexities and achievements of William Donald Schaefer

Nestor favorite topic is covered at length in our final segment with C. Fraser Smith: the life and times of the honorable William Donald Schaefer and his lasting impact on Baltimore and Maryland

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Leadership

Leadership

The real challenges of life in West Baltimore during a pandemic

Community Baltimore Positive - December 28, 2020

Councilman Dr. John Bullock says the concerns of safety and commerce and keeping families warm and productive are immense during this winter struggle. We also got a pizza recommendation in here for the holidays and local spirit!

Cooking up a BLK Swan crab cake and Super Bowl memories with Jameel McClain

Community Baltimore Positive - May 31, 2022

Jameel McClain joins Nestor at BLK Swan to discuss life as a Baltimore Ravens lifer

#ColumnNes Now, it’s time to win a Super Bowl

ColumnNes Baltimore Positive - January 15, 2024

The Baltimore Ravens have never played an AFC Championship Game at home. This is the year to change that. Anything less than winning the Super Bowl in Las Vegas on February 11th will be unacceptable.

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy "No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story." It rocks because of this guy...

Seeing the Orioles resurgence from the D.C. side

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about the temperature for an Orioles rebirth and resurgence in Washington suburbs and previews Nats series in The District.

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. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. 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.

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

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

Taking Ross Peddicord down the stretch on forty years of friendship and racetracks

Ross Peddicord and Nestor catch up on 40 years of friendship around writing and racing

Getting the goods on the gumbo at Kooper’s North

Sure, it's the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but Nestor was determined to go for the world famous gumbo when manager Terry Beck and local realtor Caroline Evans came by the set to talk about the Cheers of Mays Chapel.

Once again, the Orioles have Magic to do

For two decades Charles Steinberg worked for the Baltimore Orioles and can recite the history of Orioles Magic because he was there when it happened. Checking in from his gig running the Worcester Woo Sox after a long trail of success with the Boston Red Sox, the native Baltimorean had some thoughts on the kindness of Brooks Robinson, warm memories of 33rd Street and the resurgence of the Oriole Way with the 2023 Birds.

Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16

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

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

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

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Taking a long walk on Ryder Cup history with John Feinstein

Author and golf historian John Feinstein takes Don and Nestor on a long walk through Ryder Cup history, the American internal battle of DeChambeau and Koepka, and local Caves Valley residue after Baltimore went big at the BMW Championship.

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

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

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Reporting on beat of crime and policing in Baltimore

In the first of two parts with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of "We Own This City," Justin Fenton, we discuss the legacy of Dick Irwin and police blotters in newspapers and how the news of crime is – and has been – told to the public.

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Glauber: Four decades of seeing NFL from the inside and finally finding the couch on Sundays

Football author Bob Glauber joins Nestor from New York to preview Ravens at Flacco

Brian Billick: “It’s not the best team that wins, it’s the team that plays best”

Every coach knows the pain of tough losses and watching players take bad penalties in the heat of the moment. Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

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

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

Getting the business and history of football right

Former NFL general manager Mike Lombardi tells us about his football journey and provides an NFL history lesson in his new book, "Football Done Right," which presents his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen.

Reporting on beat of crime and policing in Baltimore

In the first of two parts with Baltimore Sun crime reporter and author of "We Own This City," Justin Fenton, we discuss the legacy of Dick Irwin and police blotters in newspapers and how the news of crime is – and has been – told to the public.

WNST Baltimore Classic

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

The leader of the band tells the story about the time Ed Asner came to Baltimore to play him in a movie

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - September 8, 2021

The Marching Ravens leader John Ziemann joins Nestor to reminisce about old Memorial Stadium tales and the time Lou Grant took him around town to learn the magic of the Baltimore Colts marching band. Did you see "The Fanatics" or "The Fumbleheads" back in the 1990s?

Dilfer discusses picking up the pieces after leaving Baltimore a Super Bowl champion QB

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

Five years after he wasn't brought back after winning the Super Bowl in Tampa, the jettisoned Ravens' champion sat with Nestor in Detroit on Radio Row to discuss the aftermath.

Home for the holidays at Costas in Dundalk with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - December 23, 2022

The final stop and segment of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour 31st Anniversary show at Costas Inn in Dundalk with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's co-hosted by former bandmate George Kondylas and local rocker John Allen.

One month before winning Super Bowl XXXV, Dilfer pours his heart out to Nestor at The Barn

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

If you loved "Bullies of Baltimore," you'll love this one. He led with his heart and his brain and it led to Trent Dilfer winning a ring with the Baltimore Ravens in a very short time here. On the day after Christmas in a short playoff week back in 2000, he told us what winning would mean to him with the emotion we expect...

Dan Marino says head coach-quarterback continuity key to Hall of Fame career

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 9, 2023

The Hall of Fame quarterback visited with Nestor and Luke at Radio Row Super Bowl 52

The Peter Principles (Ch. 6) – Wire to Wire, champagne and the Dumb Dumb divorce

#DearOrioles Nestor Aparicio - March 1, 2024

Davey Johnson faxed The Baltimore Sun. Peter Angelos faxed The Washington Post. Both of their letters were published. Life was never the same for Orioles fans at Camden Yards. Read the history of the Angelos era and learn...

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

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 2, 2001

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

Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

Local Baltimore Positive - April 4, 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Setting the record straight on records of Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis franchise

Community Nestor Aparicio - September 24, 2023

Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos about when he and Steve Bisciotti talked Colts' records and Baltimore history in Canton with Indianapolis owner Jim Irsay at The Biltmore in Arizona in 2006.

Ripken discusses the value of The Streak and life after baseball on the field

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - June 10, 2007

When Cal Ripken was headed to the Hall of Fame in Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect on his life on the field and discuss the plan ahead.

Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - November 10, 2022

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

Jamie Sharper remembers joy of playing for Ravens, winning Super Bowl XXXV

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - February 16, 2023

The former Baltimore linebacker caught up with Nestor on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 1): So, just how did Angelos become ‘King’ of Baltimore baseball?

Business Nestor Aparicio - February 8, 2024

Chronicling the history of the Peter Angelos era of Orioles baseball, local sports radio host, author and historian Nestor Aparicio presents "The Peter Principles," a book on the history of Baltimore baseball in the modern era. This is Chapter 1, an incredible tale of how King Peter found the throne of every local kid's dream.

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

Local Baltimore Positive - January 14, 2019

As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 26, 2023

Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins Nestor for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay from Radio Row on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.

Taking the kids to Annapolis to rock breakfast and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - January 31, 2023

Sam Sessa and Jimi Haha tell Nestor about bringing the kids together in Annapolis on to see Jimmie's Chicken Shack and recount the story of the first concert of their childhood. Who loves Styx and Black Sabbath?

Hall of Famer Andre Tippett describes what it means to experience Canton and football immortality

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - February 16, 2023

The New England Patriots great joined Nestor and Luke from Radio Row in Minnesota ahead of Super Bowl LII.

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

Archive Nestor Aparicio - September 18, 2012

The NFL Films icon, pioneer and the "eyes" of football for fans gave Nestor a chance to be on Top 10 so often.

The way we were on Radio Row over 28 years

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 9, 2023

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

NFL Films icon Steve Sabol reflects on football fandom and Super Bowl magic

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - February 14, 2023

The late Pro Football Hall of Famer discussed the future of football with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

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

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 25, 2018

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

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - January 4, 2021

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

Taking Lights Out into MMA and onto your screen

Business Baltimore Positive - January 4, 2023

Former Terp Shawne Merriman comes home to discuss his Lights Out MMA promotion on FUBO Sports.

Coach Billick remembers the path to Super Bowl XXXV

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - January 28, 2021

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.

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - December 22, 2023

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

John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl

He was there for every one of them until his death in January 2001. Nestor asked his mentor all about The Big Game on Radio Row at San Diego Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.

Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

Cue "We Are The Champions"! Or, in this case, "Who Let The Dogs Out!" This is the lost Mike Flynn videotape of Super Bowl XXXV parade through streets of Baltimore.

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.

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

You never know who will stop by during our annual Super Bowl Radio Row events. We started in 1992. That was the first time the game was in Minneapolis but not at the Mall of America.

Serendipity, gratitude and fall fitness after 30 crab cakes in 30 days

Because serendipity has been on the menu throughout this crazy month of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, fitness coach Sandra Gallagher-Mohler offers some wisdom and advice for being in the right place at the right time.

Telling the sports and crab cake story of the good life in Hampstead

Our WNST live radio shows with Ravens players always had a great home at Greenmount Station in Hampstead. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped by with former intern Tim Watts and restaurateur Chris Richards to story tell about what makes Carroll County great.

June 27, 2003

James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003

Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore.

February 8, 2023

Justin Tucker sings and reflects on what makes a great kicker in Super Bowl chat

The Ravens kicker sang the Texas fight song and talked kicking with Nestor and Luke ahead of Super Bowl XLIX in Arizona.

January 14, 2024

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 12: The legend of the first great tailgate in San Diego

It sounds like heresy but last century, "tailgating" was illegal in Baltimore. (You kids can look it up!) In 1996, when the Ravens came to the Charm City, David Modell set out to change those laws and in 1997 when the first purple trip San Diego took 200 "Nasty Nestor" listeners to Jack Murphy Stadium, we met some Chargers fans in the parking lot and made some memories. There were many, many roadtrips and more beer, sandwiches and fried chicken consumed along many highways with Gunther buses but this virgin voyage in a town that the NFL has now forgotten was truly unforgettable.

January 30, 2024

Brian Billick: “It’s not the best team that wins, it’s the team that plays best”

Every coach knows the pain of tough losses and watching players take bad penalties in the heat of the moment. Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

April 18, 2021

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Baseball author, historian, SABR leader and West Coast League commish Rob Neyer welcomes another season of baseball with cautionary tales for MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the owners' and players' always simmering labor war.

June 16, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 3 “The Original Birds And The Mean Machine”

Purple Reign, Chapter 3: "The Original Birds and the Mean Machine" Nestor chronicles the very beginning and April 1996 draft with a new name, no colors and no logo – but two future Hall of Famers coming to Baltimore.

June 19, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”

Purple Reign, Chapter 2: "A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon" The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation

June 9, 2015

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

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

July 10, 2021

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

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

June 17, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 4 “Slapdicks, Quarterbacks and Pranks”

Purple Reign, Chapter 4: "Slapdicks, Quarterbacks, and Pranks". Nestor chronicles the room of Dilfer, Banks and Redman and the Super Bowl XXXV champs that went a month without a TD

February 8, 2023

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

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

February 14, 2023

Archie Manning discusses the family legacy and the challenge of winning in the NFL

The former NFL quarterback chatted with Nestor on Radio Row in Detroit ahead of Super Bowl XL.

June 30, 2022

Remembering the good times with The Goose

Marvin Lewis spends time with Nestor mourning the loss of Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa.

March 9, 2024

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.

April 2, 2023

She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership

Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.

September 15, 2023

Dear Adam Jones: Make your night one for the ages in Baltimore baseball history

This is the night where we well up, think nice thoughts about you and us and the way we were. And in the immortal words of Rex Barney, we say, “Thank youuuuu!” I wrote you a little love letter, Jonesy!

September 2, 2001

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

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

January 11, 2022

Trivializing the world of sports and pop culture for fun

Longtime WNST producer Ray Bachman joins Nestor to discuss a lifetime of Orioles memories and how 30 years of sports radio fun has begat the best Trivia Night host in Baltimore. No cheating!

October 22, 2007

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.

January 8, 2021

Coming back to Baltimore to tell stories about the Oriole Way and Bob Brown

If you remember the last day at Memorial Stadium in 1991, then you need to meet the architect. Longtime baseball public relations leader Rick Vaughn remembers 33rd Street and the leadership of an Orioles front office legend.

September 26, 2023

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.

January 14, 2019

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...

November 21, 2022

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

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

October 27, 2023

Going Old Fashioned on a bourbon tour with my son at Drug City in the Dundalk homeland

On the eve of his 55th birthday, Nestor finally convinced his son Barry to join him for a drink with soda jerk and bourbon pourer Chuck Jacobs in The Tasting Room above The Fountain at Drug City to talk old school Dundalk and growing up East Baltimore. Oh, and how to make a tasty drink!

April 6, 1997

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...

June 20, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills

January 8, 2021

That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball

We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.

February 17, 2023

Jack Del Rio discusses Super Bowl XXXV memories, what he learned from Billick and Ravens

The onetime Ravens assistant talked with Nestor and Brian Billick on Radio Row ahead of 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego.

February 7, 2023

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

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

February 14, 2023

NFL Films icon Steve Sabol reflects on football fandom and Super Bowl magic

The late Pro Football Hall of Famer discussed the future of football with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston.

June 25, 2023

The roots of the Magic of Orioles baseball

Longtime baseball PR man Rick Vaughn tells Nestor the real Orioles Way and how the franchise was built in the community in the 1980s as Camden Yards was opening for business.

July 24, 2023

Putting the local McCafferty championship love on the table at The Beaumont

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into The Beaumont in Catonsville, Nestor finally got the third member of the McCafferty family talking about his father's famous restaurant in Mount Washington and his grandfather's famous Super Bowl V title as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts. Talking crab cakes, steaks and eating local in The 'Ville.

August 8, 2023

The Dundalk home of Schock and rock

Our favorite Dundalk Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's talks songwriting and singing along with playing the drums in the most famous band of ladies of the '80s at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

February 28, 2024

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

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

February 22, 2023

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

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

February 26, 2023

The time that Bill Walton talked about San Diego sports, John Wooden and the tall life with Nestor at Super Bowl XXXII

Our weeks spent at The Big Game have afforded us the opportunity to have a wide variety of chats on Radio Row – even last century! Nestor only wishes he had asked a few more Grateful Dead questions...

Remember that time...

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

Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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