Friday, March 29, 2024

Right Now in Baltimore

Right Now in Baltimore

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

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss David Rubenstein as new owner of Baltimore Orioles and future hopes
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Bill Cole joins Nestor with thoughts about Key Bridge tragedy and recovery for Dundalk and Baltimore
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Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio react and opine on death and legacy of Orioles owner Peter Angelos
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Holliday and completion of Orioles Opening Day roster
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL Owners Meetings and Ravens issues from Florida
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Seats For 20 Years winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his Ravens passion & journey to recovery
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the real Happy Eddie and a better night of sleep
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Luke Jones and Nestor take off for Florida and NFL Owners Meetings in search of Steve Bisciotti
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Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and size up stacked roster
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Ravens Tickets For Life winner TJ Humphries tells Nestor about his big win and journey to recovery
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency
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Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Orioles role in lifting city with new ownership and better vision
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the education of adult use products in Maryland
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Dr Frank Lance tells Nestor about Black Sox memorial plans and Negro Baseball History in Baltimore
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John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers & March awareness
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor with real tax advice and Orioles ownership thoughts on money
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training and hope for Opening Day roster
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Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason of big changes and draft hopes
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Luke Jones and Nestor do a deep dive on Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson in Ravens offense
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Luke Jones and Nestor assess damage of Ravens early losses in give and take of NFL free agency
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens marriage to Justin Madubuike and salary cap hell
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NFL draft insider Eric Edholm talks Ravens possibilities and problems to solve with Nestor
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Former Miss Oriole Bonnie Lorber Habyan tells Nestor what the TedX stage was like for a Bel Air girl
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Sports media executive David Katz joins Nestor to discuss Orioles new ownership and hopes for Ravens
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Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl I Week

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.

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

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

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

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

Crab Cake Row: How MCVET serves veterans in need here in Maryland

Crab Cake Row: How MCVET serves veterans in need with Misty Bruce and Dr. Kevin Green at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" in Dundalk.

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

The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And if you ever wondered how "Nasty Nestor" became that way, this is the segment where he explains it all...

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

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

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

Super Plunging and winning medals – that's all Danny Grau does! Our Crab Cake Row brought back a special person and our pal Danny Grau, who is an international equestrian medalist and champion of our hearts. Danny and his dad Fred joined Nestor at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

With the exodus, will Ravens be a diminished team in 2024 season?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with the upcoming on-the-field losses in free agency at Koco's on Crab Cake Row on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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

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

Crab Cake Row: Christi Green tells what Maryland Coalition of Families is and does for local folks

Christi Green tells us what Maryland Coalition of Families is and does for local folks at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" Day Two from Dundalk.

Thinking about the future of the Orioles differently

Luke and Nestor discuss the Orioles best path forward with new ownership at Koco's Pub on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit The Maryland Food Bank. New owners at The Warehouse? What do we expect from a new regime with a first-place team and a wizard front office now armed with resources to win a World Series?

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

We love a family that saves lives together! Let Kira & Amy Babst tell a mother and daughter story of fundraising for LLS Student Visionary of Year event on February 24th and Nestor's role as the weepy MC from State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Retriever fever and Nestor’s 30th Anniversary collide near UMBC campus at The Beaumont

UMBC soccer legend Pete Caringi brings AD Brian Barrio to The Beaumont for 30th Anniversary tales with Nestor

For the love of the children and the power of music

Longtime and legendary music teacher Calvin Statham schools Nestor on the love of children along with his Holabird Junior High classmate Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, who brought out the love for their teacher. Mr. Statham invested in every one of "his children" for five decades at Holabird and Pikesville and beyond.

Sprinting to the finish line in Washington

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

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

The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And if you ever wondered how "Nasty Nestor" became that way, this is the segment where he explains it all...

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

Jack Brooks of J.M. Clayton in Cambridge joins Nestor to explain why the Maryland crab industry needs immigration help from the federal government to get a crab cake to your table this summer.
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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles

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

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

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

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

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

Chapter 10: Imagine a Baltimore without the Orioles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time to tell the real story of the Baltimore Black Sox

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

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

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

King Henry cometh to Baltimore

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

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

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

Counting down to tax time…

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

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

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

Sizing up the Orioles roster as Opening Day beckons

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

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

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

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

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

The give and take of NFL free agency

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Madubuike marriage and life in salary cap jail

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Singing with Seal, hanging with Horn and shredding with Ozzy

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

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

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

Sheinin: A new day for downtown and Orioles baseball

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

Chapter 3: My Pop and Little League in Dundalk

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

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

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

Chapter 2: “Aparicio” means baseball to most people

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

Spending the final weekend in Sarasota scouting Orioles

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

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

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

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

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

Chapter 10: Imagine a Baltimore without the Orioles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Time to tell the real story of the Baltimore Black Sox

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

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

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

King Henry cometh to Baltimore

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Opening Day win over Angels

Luke Jones reflects on a 2024 opener at Camden Yards that couldn't have gone any better.

Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The Peter Principles

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

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

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.

MASN Money For Dummies (Part 2): Understanding MASN, Orioles history and big money for Chris Davis

If you're wondering whether Orioles can "afford" Chris Davis, our in-depth series breaking down MASN profit is required reading...

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

Longtime baseball executive Marty Conway joins Nestor for a a deep dive on the future of MASN and Orioles and Nats in the aftermath of many familiar faces being axed at the once-wealthy television network. Cutting the cord on the fiction...

The Peter Principles (Ch. 3): Giving Peter The Ball, Scabs and The Angelos NFL Franchise in Baltimore

Peter Angelos did everything in his power to give Baltimore the NFL ball in 1994. Here's the whole story...and the 2131 Cal Ripken night when Orioles fans booed him off the dais and he was never to be seen in front of Baltimore fans ever again.

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

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

My Dinner With Peter G. Angelos (Part I)

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

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

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

Luke Jones reflects on a 2024 opener at Camden Yards that couldn't have gone any better.

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

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

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

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

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

Is the offensive line attrition for Ravens worrisome?

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

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

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

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

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

Burnes dominates as Orioles flatten Angels in 11-3 Opening Day victory

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

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

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

Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster

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

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

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

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

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

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

In the early hours after the Key Bridge tragedy in his hometown of Dundalk, Nestor joins Bill Cole with thoughts about the incident and the recovery for Dundalk and the Port of Baltimore and America.
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The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

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

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There's always help a reach away.
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The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

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

In the early hours after the Key Bridge tragedy in his hometown of Dundalk, Nestor joins Bill Cole with thoughts about the incident and the recovery for Dundalk and the Port of Baltimore and America.
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The thrill of catching one hot off the bat of a big leaguer at a game

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

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

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Baltimore News

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

“These are not normal catfish”

Fisheries biologist Marty Gary tells Nestor about the blue invasive catfish species that was brought to Virginia more than 50 years ago and how it's now eating our Chesapeake crabs before they can get to us. A Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Faidley's full of education and what happens when you don't listen to scientists!

Rocking the Hammerjacks documentary for the holidays

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill and Window Nation celebrated Nestor's 31st Anniversary at Costas Inn in Dundalk with old music friends and stories of bands and clubs. And some hairspray! A history of Hammerjacks with Nestor Aparicio and John Allen from Costas at Dundalk as the new documentary is released.

The confidence level of Americans rises as vaccines go into arms

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on how this country will have a better spring and summer as progress arises in the domestic battle with COVID.

Where is Roger Goodell in discussing “best interest of game” for NFL fans and players during plague?

If you witnessed the Denver Broncos play a game without a quarterback then you know on Tuesday night the Ravens will play without 20 real NFL players in Pittsburgh. That doesn't make it any less disgraceful for the integrity of the league.

Bringing the Baltimore World Cup 2026 dual bid into focus from the Washington side

Steven Goff of The Washington Post fills Nestor in on how The District needs Baltimore for World Cup 2026 host bid

Reading the Book On It

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

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

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

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

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

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

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

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

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

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

What’s it like to give a Tedx Talk?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.

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

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

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

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

Looks like we made it through the 1970s…

He wrote the songs that made the whole world sing

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

Step inside, walk this way...

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

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

Rick brings Cheap Trick family spirit with The Nielsen Trust to Ramshead Annapolis on Father’s Day

Rick Nielsen of Cheap Trick submitted to being grilled by fan-boy Nestor about picks, guitars, family, songs, taking the subway to Budokan in Tokyo and the history of the Cheap Trick logo. Charisma and magnetism back on stage after the pandemic! We're all alright...
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Technology

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Heather Mizeur gives Nestor a tour of historic Chestertown

It's a short drive over the bridge to a long history in Kent County. Nestor had never been along the shores of the Chester River but the Maryland Crab Cake Tour has been an educational exploration of politics, agriculture, water and conversations about the future of the Eastern Shore.

Trying to find the beauty in COVID with a hubcap margarita

Elvis lives and so does Nacho Mama's! Let proprietor Jackie McCusker tell you about holding together a Baltimore institution in the City and County during a pandemic – and some special memories of her unforgettable spouse.

Henry says political drive to be city comptroller is a family legacy

Learning more about the money trail of City Hall government...

Finding heroes in Harford County

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

Packing the school lunch beyond the PB and J

Dietician Emily Bumgarner of Weis Markets joins Nestor to discuss sending the kids to school with healthy meals

Wen believes we should depoliticize women’s healtchcare in America

What is the future of health care in America? We asked Dr. Leana Wen what she's learned in her incredible journey from Shanghai to Baltimore...

Getting educated on cannabis begins with trust

With the legalization of cannabis in Maryland, no one has more experience with the plant and all of the aspects of the potential wellness provided than Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness. We begin an educational series with our partners in Timonium at Far & Dotter that will continue through the year.

The unmasking of the new post-COVID world

Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.

Lamenting the long road back to normal after this pandemic

Don and Nestor are trying to make sense of all of this change and what it means for Baltimore, the election and the future of our country

A Weis time to take advantage of all of that color in produce aisle

Time to find the freshest produce and veggies of the year when you enter the store at Weis.

The curse of two left feet and the blessing of Zumba movement

Childhood friend Gigi Causey Zumbas onto the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Dundalk in an effort to bring Nestor back to the dance floor as an antidote for fun and fitness after the realities of being a realtor. There are no friends like old friends!
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Education

For the love of the children and the power of music

Longtime and legendary music teacher Calvin Statham schools Nestor on the love of children along with his Holabird Junior High classmate Dr. Ingrid Kohlstadt, who brought out the love for their teacher. Mr. Statham invested in every one of "his children" for five decades at Holabird and Pikesville and beyond.

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

The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And if you ever wondered how "Nasty Nestor" became that way, this is the segment where he explains it all...

A Ted Talk: Lying Leonsis and abandoning The District with “accountability”

When Nestor read his business journalist pal Liz Farmer had written from the heart about the Caps and Wizards leaving Washington, D.C. for Virginia, it was time to move beyond the Baltimore fiasco with Angelos and Camden Yards to discuss even more local stadia and arena civic cash grab madness amongst billionaires in The DMV with an expert on government fiscal policy.

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

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

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

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

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

How community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone

With changes to protocols for many officers around the country, Dave Rose of F.O.P. Lodge 4 discusses life as a police officer and the concerns of the force in the modern world.
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The first Ravens player to tackle the cannabis space

Former Ravens tackle Eugene Monroe tells Nestor what the new Maryland law for recreational use will mean for his thriving cannabis brand and business.

Looking for the big story here on Radio Row at Super Bowl LVI all week

Nestor welcomes Luke Jones and Chris Pika to Radio Row in Los Angeles with a chat about race and hiring coaches.

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

Message to LBGTQ community from McIntosh always ‘We Can Do This’

A leader on the issue for three decades, McIntosh discusses her journey and love and life in our middle segment with Madame Chair

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

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

Moving Dundalk forward with growth and jobs at TradePoint Atlantic

As more and more businesses are shifting their focus to the port of Baltimore, Aaron Tomarchio and Damian O'Doherty discuss growth of TradePoint Atlantic at Costas Inn in Dundalk.

Forsett scrubs up his entrepreneurial spirit after football life

Former Ravens running back Justin Forsett joins Nestor to talk about joy and pain of being an entrepreneur

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Who knew what about Jeffrey Epstein and what will Ghislaine tell?

There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and author Barry Levine seeks to answer them. Levine joins Nestor to talk old Baltimore journalism and his book: The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Sheinin: A new day for downtown and Orioles baseball

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

The Baltimore hoops pipeline from Boston to Garyland

Author Clayton Trutor tells shares some decades-old Gary Williams and Baltimore hoops pipeline tales from his new "Boston Ball" book of Beantown college basketball coaching history and how it shaped the sport on the hardwood.

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“Everyone should be a pariah once in their life”

Entrepreneur, sports owner and executive and the founding father of sports radio on the AM dial Jeff Smulyan tells Nestor how he founded and fought for the concept of WFAN in the late 1980s and the mistakes he made as a leader in owning the Seattle Mariners. His new book of wisdom tells his journey.

Displacement, belonging and finding truth

Award-winning author Julie Otsuka discusses the themes for her upcoming "Displacement and Belonging" speech for the Loyola Humanities Symposium on March 16 along with her family's background in Internment Camps in California during World War II and how her book wound up on a school system's banned list.

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

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

How has the NFL really changed in aftermath of The Knee?

Outspoken author and sports journalist Dave Zirin discusses his book The Kaepernick Effect and how his his knee is still changing the world – inside and outside of the sports landscape.

Davidson brings his smooth jazz, comedy and soul back home to Maryland this weekend at Baltimore Comedy Factory

Comedian and Silver Spring native Tommy Davidson talks about his smooth jazz collaboration with Dave Koz and the living color of comedy and why his Maryland roots remain deep.

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

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

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.

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

It was April 3, 2001 and the Baltimore Ravens were the freshly minted Super Bowl XXXV champions and team president David Modell and head coach Brian Billick brought the Lombardi Trophy over to The Barn to talk football, community and how time would not dim the glory of their deeds.

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

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

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks talks about mutual respect shared with fellow Florida native Ray Lewis

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers great sat down with Nestor and Luke at Super Bowl LI in Houston.

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

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

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.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 16 – The epic Pittsburgh Purple Pep Rallies and Parties

Nestor remembers the Pittsburgh hotel manager howling when the Baltimore AM sports radio wackjob guy told her he was gonna bring a thousand people in purple to her fancy corporate wedding ballroom for four hours to drink beer and prepare to eliminate the Steelers from the AFC Championship Game. The game didn't go well in 2009 or 2011 but we threw a helluva party up there with 'yins. Our WNST Roadtrips could affect everything but the outcome for #RavensFlock.

Jack Del Rio comes back to Baltimore to celebrate twenty years of football since Super Bowl XXXV

Now down the road with the Washington Football Team, Jack Del Rio comes back to Baltimore to discuss the power and legend of what Ray Lewis and the early teams built in Owings Mills.

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

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

Honoring my “other father” Phil on Father’s Day as hockey season skates on…

Michele Jackman Anthony of National Kidney Foundation joins Nestor to discuss their mutual "fathership" of Phil Jackman and the hockey memories of a childhood tethered to a wonderfully cantankerous and awesome sportswriter from The Evening Sun. And a Jim Palmer story that takes the Cakes...

Castro, Cuba and Havana nights of fiction – and nonfiction

Author Tim Wendel shares real and imagined tales of baseball, Cuba and Fidel Castro in his second novel and catching up with Billy Bryan.

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.

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.

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

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

Telling the tale of an extraordinary Joe

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

Chapter 3: My Pop and Little League in Dundalk

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

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

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

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 10: Our 10th Anniversary celebration at Sports Legends Museum

They said we'd never make it at WNST so when our 10th Anniversary on the Baltimore airwaves at AM 1570 also launched the all-new WNST.net on the internet, we took a chance to invite everyone downtown for a night of food, fans and good cheer to celebrate a decade of locally owned and operated sports radio in the Charm City. If you have any pictures of our night at Sports Legends Museum – there were a ton of celebrities and old-school listeners and friends in one place – we'd love to see and share them: nes@baltimorepositive.com

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

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

Inspiration for local theater and another run at The BMA with brilliant “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”

Our lifelong pal and mentor Dan Rodricks of The Baltimore Sun tells Nestor about his second run of the locally sourced "Baltimore, You Have No Idea" and his next courtroom concept coming in February at the Baltimore Museum of Art on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Do the kids know Bo?

Author Jeff Pearlman has a new book on the life and myth of legendary two-sport athlete Bo Jackson but that didn't stop Nestor from going through his whole catalog of USFL, Donald Trump, Showtime Lakers and John Rocker writings and brilliance.

Who has the best crab cake in Maryland? Let the debate continue…

Evan Brown of State Fare in Catonsville and Nestor go down a very familiar crustacean hole and resurrect the eternal debate: what makes the perfect crab cake? One of them intends to investigate this further...

Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman

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

The original lost Meat Loaf tapes from Camden Yards

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

Getting the itch to give Kix a beautiful rock and roll sendoff

A lifetime of friendship brought Stone Horses frontman John Allen back to his Dundalk homeland at Costas Inn join Nestor Aparicio for the WNST 25th Anniversary celebration in a wide-ranging discussion of the history of Baltimore rock music. From Child's Play roots in East Baltimore to the farewell of legendary vocalist Steve Whiteman, let two good ol' boys tell you about growing up loving Sarah Fleischer, Hammerjacks and the dream of living a music life.

For the love of the extinct Luv Ya Blue magic of the Houston Oilers

Back in 1992 when Nestor Aparicio began doing his own radio show on WITH-AM 1230 and Baltimore didn't have an NFL team, he reached to then-Houston Oilers public relations man Chip Namias for a helping hand with the Love Ya Blue blood running through his young veins after leaving The Baltimore Sun. And here we are 30 years later telling the tales.

Former Ravens nose tackle Brandon Williams reflects on what makes Baltimore special

Long before playing in his first Super Bowl with Kansas City, Brandon Williams discussed what it means to be a Raven on Radio Row in Houston ahead of Super Bowl LI.

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.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 18 – Our Give A Spit 30 MLB Ballparks in 30 Days Marathon

Even though this is further down the list, it might be the greatest thing we've ever done. When Jennifer Ford Aparicio was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2014 and survived that summer watching baseball, Nestor was inspired to live out a dream and make it matter. And the 30-30 MLB Give A Spit Tour was born. In June and July of 2015, the couple swabbed for the bone marrow registry in 18 ballparks, swabbing thousands of baseball fans over 30 days and even made it Cooperstown. No rainouts, one passport forgotten, many celebrities and wonderful friends we visited and made along the way on behalf of There Goes My Hero.

Let Nestor tell you the story of StanStock and the first radio studio he ever walked into at WEBB-AM

Stanstock has become an East Side live music charity tradition led by longtime local musician Stan Gibson, who was a childhood friend of Nestor. You'll love this story as told by Mike Miller, who helps organize the festival each fall.

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

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

Celebrating the WWE Hall of Fame legend of our former WNST intern Stacy Keibler

Luke Jones and Nestor grapple with WrestleMania memories and the legend of WNST intern Stacy Keibler

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...

Brandon Stokley: No time for regrets in January

Wide receiver Brandon Stokley played a lot of January football as a key component to the Indianapolis Colts' offense with Peyton Manning for many years after winning Super Bowl XXXV here as a member of the 2001 Baltimore Ravens. He comes home to discuss winning and losing "The Big One" and the legacy of Lamar Jackson as an NFL quarterback.

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

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

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

Many OG Baltimore sports fans would tell you this was the greatest day of their lives. The National Football League came back to Baltimore and we won Super Bowl XXXV on a glorious night in Tampa, Florida. But before the game, we threw a party so big that WJZ asked if they come and broadcast from it. The legend of Whiskey Joe's and Super Bowl Sunday, January 28, 2001. Ask anyone who was lucky enough to be there...

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...

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

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

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

It has been said that you need to crawl before you can walk. For the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, much of that crawling was done during the end of the 1999 season. Before Shannon Sharpe came to play. While Trent Dilfer was still sitting on the bench in Tampa Bay, waiting for redemption. While Jamal Lewis and Travis Taylor were still attending college classes and hoping to become first-round draft picks in the NFL.

Bryant McKinnie, Wally Williams reflect on life in the trenches as Ravens offensive linemen

Former Ravens Bryant McKinnie and Wally Williams join Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

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

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

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.

Jack Youngblood reflects on dirty business of NFL relocation and football in Los Angeles

The Hall of Fame defensive end visits with Nestor and Luke at Super Bowl 51 in Houston.

Castro, Cuba and Havana nights of fiction – and nonfiction

Author Tim Wendel shares real and imagined tales of baseball, Cuba and Fidel Castro in his second novel and catching up with Billy Bryan.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 9: Finding Mike Tomlin on the fields of Latrobe

The ninth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a morning drive around Deep Creek Lake and an adventure north through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania past Ohiopyle, Falling Water and on to bucolic Latrobe to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers participate in one of the final old-school training camp days still remaining in the NFL.

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

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

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.

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks talks about mutual respect shared with fellow Florida native Ray Lewis

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers great sat down with Nestor and Luke at Super Bowl LI in Houston.

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

Going back to The U and Memorial Stadium purple lore with Vinny Testaverde

Vinny Testaverde comes home to Baltimore via Miami LIV with Nestor and Luke. Ah, that first game against the Oakland Raiders and that first Ravens touchdown in 1996.

Was Nestor nervous the first time he sat down to interview Brooks Robinson?

It happened at Hooters at Harborplace and there are no pictures to show just how nervous Nestor was in trying to be cool with royalty in 1995

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.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 1 “Meet The New Boss”

Purple Reign, Chapter 1: "The Boss Arrives" “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”

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

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

Inspiration for local theater and another run at The BMA with brilliant “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”

Our lifelong pal and mentor Dan Rodricks of The Baltimore Sun tells Nestor about his second run of the locally sourced "Baltimore, You Have No Idea" and his next courtroom concept coming in February at the Baltimore Museum of Art on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Remember that time John Elway was drafted by the Baltimore Colts?

Our old pal and NFL historian Jason Cole brings the relentless story of John Elway – after he escaped Bob Irsay and ascended to Denver – to life in a new book and talks NFL draft with Nestor. But what could've been for Baltimore...

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.

Taking Lights Out into MMA and onto your screen

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

Hall of Fame linebacker Brian Urlacher talks defensive greatness in Chicago and Baltimore

The Bears great chatted with Nestor on Radio Row ahead of Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego.

Montel Williams discusses state of Charm City and ponders brighter future

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

Celebrating good times with Kenny Cooper four decades later

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

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

They told a lot of stories over the years but nothing better than hearing Artie talk about his love for Dottie Donovan. This is the third part of a lengthy chat with Fatso when he was still storytelling.

Asking Earl Weaver why he ever wanted to be a baseball manager

When The Earl of Baltimore made his final visit to Camden Yards during the 2012 statue summer, Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with the Hall of Famer.

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

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

The EST of WWE gets serious on women in the squared circle and helping Special Olympics

She is the toast of the WWE after winning the Royal Rumble and with her sights set on Wrestlemania 37, Biana Belair joins us to talk about the rigors of the ring and the benefits of helping others.

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

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

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