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Orioles make final moves to set 2024 Opening Day roster

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

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

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David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

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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.

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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.

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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

Thom Loverro of The Washington Times tells true tales of Peter Angelos and discusses Orioles future

Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to discuss power of Key Bridge and new Baltimore baseball ownership

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss strength of Baltimore and local flower

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss legend, lore, emotions and economic impact of Key Bridge tragedy

John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor with Home Run Riches updates for Orioles Opening Day

Bill Cole joins Nestor with thoughts about Key Bridge tragedy and recovery for Dundalk and Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio react and opine on death and legacy of Orioles owner Peter Angelos

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Holliday and completion of Orioles Opening Day roster

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

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

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness and Nestor discuss the real Happy Eddie and a better night of sleep

Luke Jones and Nestor take off for Florida and NFL Owners Meetings in search of Steve Bisciotti

Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and size up stacked roster

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

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game

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

Music critic Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss music of Nineties and why it matters

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Orioles role in lifting city with new ownership and better vision

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the education of adult use products in Maryland

Dr Frank Lance tells Nestor about Black Sox memorial plans and Negro Baseball History in Baltimore

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers & March awareness

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor with real tax advice and Orioles ownership thoughts on money

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training and hope for Opening Day roster

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

Luke Jones and Nestor do a deep dive on Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson in Ravens offense

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

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens marriage to Justin Madubuike and salary cap hell

NFL draft insider Eric Edholm talks Ravens possibilities and problems to solve with Nestor

Former Miss Oriole Bonnie Lorber Habyan tells Nestor what the TedX stage was like for a Bel Air girl

Sports media executive David Katz joins Nestor to discuss Orioles new ownership and hopes for Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Madubuike number and Bradish elbow as we wait for baseball in Birdland

Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Ravens free agency and roster questions without answers

Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post discusses a new day in Baltimore Orioles baseball and Rubenstein

Media journalist Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports tells Nestor what new Orioles ownership inherits

Old school Orioles PR man Rick Vaughn celebrates new Orioles ownership and shares his best advice

Author John Eisenberg discusses a new era of Baltimore Orioles baseball and how it can lift the city

Media insider John Ourand of Puck tells Nestor about his huge Orioles scoop on Rubenstein news

Musician Mat Dauzat joins Nestor to discuss Seal, Ozzy Osbourne and life on the road as guitarist

Allen McCallum and Nestor reset expectations for Orioles and future of Baltimore under Rubenstein

Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about his new book on money and the people who advise folks on it

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss good Orioles problem of a crowded outfield in Sarasota

Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with Sting history and AEW and WWE fandom and allure

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss words of DeCosta and Harbaugh from Indy and Ravens path forward

Wendy Bronfein gives Nestor the flavor of how and why Curio makes gummies that taste delicious

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks big jackpots and bigger responsibility in March

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles roster and who is where on Opening Day in Baltimore

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens offseason decisions and NFL Draft hopes

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld & Nestor go backstage at CFG Bank Arena for more than show

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

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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?

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Crab Cake Row: Brock Yetso and the history and story of Ulman Fund

Brock Yetso and the history and story of Ulman Fund. Nestor Aparicio welcomes the leader of a Howard County-based organization that serves young cancer patients and their families in many ways over three decades.

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Crab Cake Row: St John’s Lutheran Church of Essex welcomes you to Friends For Supper to feed the community

The beautiful crew from the St John's Lutheran Church of Essex welcome you to Friends For Supper to feed the community and ways to volunteer and contribute to a neighborhood feast for those less fortunate.

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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.

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

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

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Crab Cake Row: Picking winners and helping animals

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Crab Cake Row: The power and history of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center to lift Penn North

The power and history of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center to lift Penn North and Reservoir Hill. Lily Goldsmith and Ayana Freelon educate Nestor on the oldest youth enrichment center in Baltimore at "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" at Faidley's in Lexington Market. Oh, and an invitation to a really cool event: The Kaleidoscope Ball with a cool Wizard of Oz theme on May 3rd at Guilford Hall Brewery!

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Crab Cake Row: The miracle of Michele Bresnick Walsh and There Goes My Hero in helping #JennStrong survive two leukemia battles

Nestor thanks one his favorite miracle people, Michele Bresnick Walsh and There Goes My Hero, for helping #JennStrong through her leukemia battles. Quite a story here in this friendship over the last decade.

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

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

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Orioles fans are flocking and gathering for ownership change

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

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Crab Cake Row: Let’s help Leah Biddinger and Bring ‘Em Home Rescue find a home for beautiful Nyla

Crab Cake Row: Let’s help Leah Biddinger and Bring ‘Em Home Rescue find a home for beautiful Nyla. Also: support their Bull & Shrimp Feast this Saturday, February 17th at Rosedale Gardens.

25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 13 – Finding the next Baltimore sports media kings by contesting

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

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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

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 24, 2024

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

Business Baltimore Positive - February 24, 2024

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

Business Baltimore Positive - February 21, 2024

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

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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.

Finding the differences between life in Canada and here

Longtime Baltimore real estate leader Bill Yerman and Nestor have been close for years. Recently, they both spent time in Canada noticing how much different life is there in the modern world. Of course, there's some Springsteen tour talk here, too, to go with the Pearl Jam shows of Quebec and Ottawa on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 1: Conrad’s Seafood Market in Towson and Red Brick Station in White Marsh

The first day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland was a busy local Towson and White Marsh day. Dr. Steve Elliott from Elliott Chiropractic and Gregg Landry of Towson Transfer have been friends with Nestor for three decades and shared the local business and community love to kick off 31 crab cakes and 31 breweries in 31 days to celebrate 31 years on Baltimore airwaves and to promote local business and Restaurant Week all over the state from September 16th through 25th.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 15: The Food Market in Hampden and Checkerspot in Federal Hill

The fifteenth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a bit of a wild card and last-minute detour to a pair of great places in Baltimore City. The Food Market was a strong #JennStrong selection and Checkerspot hit the spot as a rare "open on Monday" brewery in the region. We'll be heading back to Hampden to explore the rest of that incredible menu.

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 28 They call it The Tasting Room in Frederick for a good reason

On the 28th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor and Jenn left Hagerstown early to head to the fields of Antietam and a day in the vineyard. And then after lunch they discovered the beauty of downtown Frederick and a swirl of fun activity.

Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 22: Casey’s Crab in Laurel and Hysteria in Columbia en route to get The Fixx

The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland found us rocking toward The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia but en route we got thirsty at Hysteria in Columbia and made a road stop at Casey's Crab in Laurel where the owner insisted we go with the Crabmeat Cheesesteak. We're glad we did!

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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

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Business Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

Community Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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…

ColumnNes Nestor Aparicio - March 26, 2024

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

#DearOrioles Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2024

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…

Business Baltimore Positive - March 24, 2024

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

Business Baltimore Positive - March 23, 2024

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 23, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 21, 2024

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?

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 21, 2024

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

Authors and Books Nestor Aparicio - March 21, 2024

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

ColumnNes Nestor Aparicio - March 21, 2024

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?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 20, 2024

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?

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - March 20, 2024

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

Archive Nestor Aparicio - March 19, 2024

"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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 18, 2024

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 18, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 18, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 18, 2024

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.

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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.

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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.

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

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

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

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

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss David Rubenstein as new owner of Baltimore Orioles and future hopes

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio react and opine on death and legacy of Orioles owner Peter Angelos

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Holliday and completion of Orioles Opening Day roster

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

Luke Jones and Nestor take off for Florida and NFL Owners Meetings in search of Steve Bisciotti

Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and size up stacked roster

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

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training and hope for Opening Day roster

Luke Jones and Nestor do a deep dive on Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson in Ravens offense

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

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens marriage to Justin Madubuike and salary cap hell

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The Peter Principles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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.

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Dear John and Louis Angelos: Are you a Rocky – or a Bullwinkle?

The sons of Peter Angelos got a "Dear Orioles" letter from Nestor back in July 2018 encouraging them to step forward and run a legitimate local baseball franchise. Now in the aftermath of the Kevin Brown suspension fiasco at MASN, any sensible fan would realize what we're up against as a community with a born-on-third and thinks he hit a triple Fredo with a penchant for punishment like his old man.

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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.

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

Luke Jones Luke Jones - March 27, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

Luke Jones Luke Jones - March 25, 2024

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

Business Baltimore Positive - March 24, 2024

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 23, 2024

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?

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 21, 2024

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?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 20, 2024

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

Luke Jones Luke Jones - March 19, 2024

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

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

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

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

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

David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Twelve Ravens Thoughts on Harbaugh press conference at NFL owners meetings

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

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

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

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

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

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

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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

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

Despite Holliday’s strong spring, Orioles send baseball’s top prospect to minors to open 2024

General manager Mike Elias explained the decision to demote Jackson Holliday six days before Opening Day.

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

#RavensFlock

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

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

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

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

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

Luke Jones and Nestor do a deep dive on Derrick Henry joining Lamar Jackson in Ravens offense

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

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens marriage to Justin Madubuike and salary cap hell

NFL draft insider Eric Edholm talks Ravens possibilities and problems to solve with Nestor

Sports media executive David Katz joins Nestor to discuss Orioles new ownership and hopes for Ravens

Good Sports

Good Sports

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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.

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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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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.

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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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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.

Dennis Koulatsos

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The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

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

Bill Cole

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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.

Leonard Raskin

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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.

John Martin

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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.

Dennis Koulatsos

The reality of Ravens offseason and importance of draft picks

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

Bill Cole

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.

Leonard Raskin

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.

John Martin

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.

Baltimore Positive TV

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss David Rubenstein as new owner of Baltimore Orioles and future hopes

Thom Loverro of The Washington Times tells true tales of Peter Angelos and discusses Orioles future

Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to discuss power of Key Bridge and new Baltimore baseball ownership

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss strength of Baltimore and local flower

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss legend, lore, emotions and economic impact of Key Bridge tragedy

John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor with Home Run Riches updates for Orioles Opening Day

Bill Cole joins Nestor with thoughts about Key Bridge tragedy and recovery for Dundalk and Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio react and opine on death and legacy of Orioles owner Peter Angelos

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Holliday and completion of Orioles Opening Day roster

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

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David Rubenstein unanimously approved by MLB as new Orioles owner

Local Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

"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

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Business Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

#DearOrioles Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2024

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…

Business Baltimore Positive - March 24, 2024

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 23, 2024

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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...)

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.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

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

#DearOrioles Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2024

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?

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - March 20, 2024

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

Business Nestor Aparicio - March 9, 2024

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

Business Baltimore Positive - February 24, 2024

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

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 22, 2024

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

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

Business Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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

Community Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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…

ColumnNes Nestor Aparicio - March 26, 2024

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

#DearOrioles Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2024

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.

Getting greens ready at Caves for August BMW Championship

Proudly welcoming the BMW Championship to Caves Valley this August 23-29 with Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski and Vince Pellegrino telling the story and impact of the world's best golfers coming to our region.

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.

A weekend to remember ahead in Baltimore

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the huge weekend ahead for Orioles and Ravens and city of Baltimore in what we used to call "Pittsburgh Week" here in the Charm City. Instead, it's a schedule-making nightmare for sports fans and concert goers but we'll take more of it!

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

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

Getting an Eastern Shore-style crab cake in Chestertown at 98 Cannon

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour has taken the backroads to lovely places all over The Free State. The stop on the Chester River with an old pal and chef gave us some education on backfin and jumbo lump techniques on the Shore.

Reading the Book On It

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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...

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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.

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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...

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 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.

Mike Rosenfeld

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

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

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

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

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

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

Arts & Entertainment

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

#DearOrioles Baltimore Positive - March 26, 2024

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 23, 2024

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?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - March 20, 2024

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.

Weis Conversations

Weis Conversations

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

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

Music Classic

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

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

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Nils Lofgren talks about why Bruce Springsteen and the E Street Band keeps rolling at Super Bowl in 2009

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about "Working on A Dream" and the continuing energy of Bruce Springsteen at Super Bowl XLIII in Tampa Bay.

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Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.

#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Nestor Aparicio - May 28, 2020

Find one hundred ways to compliment the G.O.A.T. just once

Somewhere out there we might just once find a vocalist as great as James Ingram

Baltimore Positive - March 18, 2024

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.

Baltimore Positive - June 27, 1991

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

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

Nestor Aparicio - November 22, 2023

Why can’t people STFU when the singer is singing and we’ve all paid a ton of dough to see a performer?

When our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection drops by the show, it usually involves music. This time after Nestor got back from an American bender through South Carolina for Sammy Hagar and Las Vegas for U2 at Sphere, he needed some answers about how Alice Cooper got there. And why people can't shut up when Billy Joel or John Mayer are singing a love song.

Baltimore Positive - June 24, 2021

Aaron Frazer shares his Baltimore drum roots and the soul of Durand Jones & The Indications

When you ask Nestor his favorite current band, he'll tell you it's this one. And who knew the sweet-soul voiced drummer is a kid from Owings Mills? What a great band. What a great story. Relax, unwind and groove this one...

Technology

The wake of a Baltimore tragedy and Key reasons to rebuild

Baltimore Positive Classic Nestor Aparicio - March 27, 2024

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

Where is Steve Biscotti hiding? And why…

Business Baltimore Positive - March 24, 2024

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?

Business Baltimore Positive - March 27, 2024

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.

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.

A purple and orange local sports poet – and we didn’t even know it?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection takes Nestor on amazing journey through the power of Artificial Intelligence and the power of AI technology.

The romantic Date Night, sunset Ocean City crab cake at The Hobbit

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour had many views and styles and substance but nothing beat the view of the heron and egrets and the tasty cake on 81st Street Bayside at the beach on a Saturday night.

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

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

Health

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

Community Baltimore Positive - July 14, 2020

The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future

Find more light for your mental health during the darkness of winter and holidays

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - November 13, 2020

Sure, you're stressed out! And the pandemic is making it worse. Let psychotherapist and author Patty Mohler provide some tips and ways to renew and restore your energy.

How COVID has changed hospital operations and tested the system

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - March 2, 2021

Leslie Simmons of LifeBridge Health joins Bob Atlas of the Maryland Hospital Association to discuss ways every local hospital has adjusted during the pandemic.

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 10 How sweet it is to have James Taylor perform at Merriweather after delicious Leelynn’s ‘cake

On the tenth day of the Maryland #CrabCakeTour in 2021, Nestor had August 10th circled as "Howard County" all along with James Taylor and Jackson Browne performing at Merriweather Post Pavilion.

The Key in Dundalk is loving beer

Mike McDonald of Key Brewing joins Nestor for a Dundalk Calling and an IPA beer chat at Costas

Rounding up at Weis so Alice can check out summer camp and zipline with MDA

Rob Santoni of Weis Markets joins Alice from Muscular Dystrophy Association to talk summer camps and rounding up at checkout. Meanwhile, Nestor is just obsessed with her zipline bravery...

Getting back to College Park to get more coats from closets and onto backs for winter

Former Terps linebacker Shawne Merriman comes home to College to collect coats for 21st year before Penn State game on Saturday

Education

LoBianco tells us all he knows about Pence the politician

Education Baltimore Positive - October 17, 2019

Author Tom Lobianco has a new book on the political rise of Mike Pence. Our chat with him covered a lot of ground from Indianapolis to D.C. and now into impeachment...

Learning where sports wagering tax dollars go

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 21, 2024

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

The sportswashing event of the century on full display

Bill Cole Baltimore Positive - November 25, 2022

Sure, we love soccer but the "bring your business to Qatar" ads on Fox television during the World Cup games aren't convincing Bill Cole and Nestor that this is anything other than the bags of billions of corrupt dollars that it so apparently appears to be this month. The blotter on Blatter and the FIFA criminals has now produced a tournament in the middle of winter in a liar's lair.

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

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

Kicking off and knowing your limits with sports wagering

Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin discusses the beginning of the first full football season with mobile wagering here with excitement and caution as September also kicks off a month of gambling awareness and knowing how to slow your roll and having a plan.

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

In the aftermath of Jennifer Aparicio's miraculous survival following a second bone marrow transplant, we were inspired to do a second "Night of Heroes" after leukemia survivor Chuck Pagano came back to Baltimore in 2015 to raise money and awareness for There Goes My Hero and the power of swabbing to save lives. If you missed one of the great nights in Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh sports partnerships in May 2016, you can relive it by watching three Super Bowl winning head coaches on one stage for a great cause. This was also the last public appearance of former Ravens president David Modell, who had some very important words, as did Super Bowl XXXV champion James Trapp, who also survived leukemia. A powerful evening.

O’Malley on the power of measurement for improvement

If you can't measure it, you can't fix it...

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Leadership

Finding gratitude amidst pandemic holiday madness

C-Suite Baltimore Positive - November 21, 2020

The election fallout and recent COVID lockdowns have created tough emotions but Todd Schuler and Nestor try to find the blessings with the turkey and cranberry as Thanksgiving approaches.

Celebrating good times with Kenny Cooper four decades later

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - July 7, 2021

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.

Ravens report card shows the lack of strength – in numbers

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - March 11, 2023

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the lousy NFLPA grades given to the Baltimore Ravens training room by their own players and the sketchy legacy of Steve Saunders as the offseason coaching changes on the staff of John Harbaugh come together.

Tickets for life and a great life to live

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

Who is the real Happy Eddie?

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

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.

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.

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

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

What really got accomplished in Annapolis this winter?

A seasoned panel of State House insiders discusses the distanced effects of COVID and a budget crunch on every decision of the Maryland General Assembly over the past 100 days. Pam Wood, Josh Kurtz and Bryan Sears recap a busy session in Nap Town.

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

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

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 Book of Life

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

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

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

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

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Ever wonder how all of that stained glass in Baltimore got there?

Anthropologist Linda Rabben shares her local expertise and new book on the social history of stained glass in 20th Century Baltimore homes that you've driven by every day of your life. A fascinating deep dive from churches to stoops to Roland Park aristocracy a century ago.

The Book of Life

Discussing the future of downtown Baltimore with Dan Rodricks

After they were done discussing his two-play run at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Dan Rodricks and Nestor discussed Harborplace, Camden Yards and the future of downtown and what the "big idea" might be that brings people back to the heart of the city on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gertrude's. Warning: This segment includes "Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll."

The Peter Principles (Ch. 4) – The Dumb Dumb error begins in Baltimore

The Ballad of Davey Johnson begins in Baltimore in 1996. All he ever did was win baseball games. He and Peter Angelos never agreed on much. And then he was gone. Here's the whole story through the eyes of the journalists who covered it.

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.

Chapter 1: This whole WNST thing was started by man in Dundalk who loved Orioles

In case you missed Free The Birds in 2006, here's the book that tells the story of "why" behind the rally and movement that was a direct message to Baltimore Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos. Nestor wrote a book about his Pop's love of baseball and the hometown Birds.

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...

WNST Baltimore Classic

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

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

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 2, 2021

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.

How did Nestor wind up with a media credential in Pittsburgh after being banned by Ravens in Baltimore?

Bill Cole Baltimore Positive - December 21, 2022

As many know, Bill Cole from Cole Roofing inspired large parts of this Baltimore Positive platform over the past decade. A meandering podcast conversation from Christmas to Qatar kept coming back to Nestor being pressed on how he wound up in the locker room in Pittsburgh doing his job for the first time this season after being locked out by Chad Steele and the Baltimore Ravens ownership.

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

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - January 14, 1998

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

Tyrod Taylor credits lessons from Flacco, Ed Reed ahead of becoming Pro Bowl quarterback

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - February 9, 2023

Super Bowl XLVII champion Tyrod Taylor catches up with Nestor and Luke on 2016 Radio Row in San Francisco.

Do the kids know Bo?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - November 8, 2022

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.

Ravens champions Chris Redman, Matt Stover remember Baltimore’s bullies and Super Bowl XXXV glory

Community Baltimore Positive - February 8, 2023

Chris Redman and Matt Stover joined Nestor and Luke from Radio Row Super Bowl 52 Minnesota to talk about the glory days and what it means to be a world champion.

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

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - May 20, 2022

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

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

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - September 8, 2021

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

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2021

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

Trivializing the world of sports and pop culture for fun

Community Baltimore Positive - January 11, 2022

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

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

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - October 15, 2022

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

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - September 26, 2023

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

American Idol star Caleb Lee Hutchinson tells Nestor about Maddie and tour coming to Modell Lyric

Music Baltimore Positive - July 3, 2018

True love, singers and American Idol.

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

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 25, 2024

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.

Hall of Famer Andre Reed shares memories of Ted Marchibroda and K-Gun offense

Hall of Fame Baltimore Positive - February 9, 2023

Hall of Famer Andre Reed shares Buffalo Bills stories and chats with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in San Francisco.

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

Archive Nestor Aparicio - September 18, 2012

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

Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - November 19, 2018

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

It was 30 years ago today, Camden Yards showed the world how to play

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - July 13, 2023

Did you like what you saw at the MLB All Star Game in Seattle? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the Midsummer Classic and the realities of why the game hasn't been back since 1993 and the realities of bringing the game back to Baltimore again this decade.

Marvin Lewis: The frustration of chasing Lamar Jackson

Business Baltimore Positive - January 24, 2024

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

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

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - February 3, 2024

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

The Catonsville World Champion and the family League of Dreams

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - November 22, 2022

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

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

Community Baltimore Positive - July 1, 2022

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

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 21, 2023

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.

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

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

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.

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

Authors and Books Nestor Aparicio - March 5, 2024

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

Fixing everything that is wrong with baseball

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

The Final Show for The Mayne Event?

With his departure from the Worldwide Leader imminent and very public, ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins Nestor al fresco for their annual Preakness chat with a twist of careers, resumes, fates, Bob Baffert cheating and comedy. That's what he does...

Bringing friends and the local rock to The House of Schock

He's not quite the Simon Cowell of making bands but Nestor Aparicio finally had chance to unravel his role in helping Gina Schock put a Baltimore-based band together. Let The Go-Go's drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer tell you about her new band The House of Shock and its roots in the Dundalk soil and soul.

Peeling back real history and science beyond The Wax Pack and baseball players

Author Brad Balukjian returns to discuss the aftermath of his best-selling book on what happened to old baseball players – and his buggy tales of Tahiti and real science discovery beyond Rick Sutcliffe.

Telling some real World Series tales from 33rd Street lore

When you find out that your favorite science teacher from Dundalk High School actually went to the 1966 World Series as a 15-year old and dragged along his 11-year old brother, you have to get answers and stories. That's what the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is all about! George Scheulen tells Luke Jones about his Wally Bunker experience as a kid.

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

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

September 24, 2023

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

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

June 25, 2023

The roots of the Magic of Orioles baseball

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

July 11, 2000

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

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

October 12, 2023

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

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

February 9, 2023

Terry Bradshaw tells Nestor the “nekkid truth” about his celebrity travels

Pittsburgh Steelers Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw discussed acting with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl LII in Minnesota.

October 5, 2020

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

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

August 15, 2022

Scouting the black and gold enemy in Latrobe with Coach Tomlin

The only thing "gold" in his closet is the new Royal Farms "Chickenpalooza" shirt so Nestor wore it to Latrobe on a bucket list trip to see Pittsburgh Steelers training camp behind enemy lines with old friends.

December 7, 2021

Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick

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

December 28, 2020

On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk

The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor's parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal...

January 8, 2023

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.

September 16, 2022

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.

June 22, 2021

Everything that’s happened to Barry Trotz since the Caps won the Stanley Cup

It's been a while since Caps historian Ed Frankovic dropped by to talk hockey and playoffs with Nestor. As the Islanders play into June, this one got spicy three years after a Stanley Cup parade in D.C. and the Leonsis lies about bringing the chalice to Baltimore.

February 7, 2023

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.

February 26, 2023

Louie Anderson shares his secrets to standup comedy on Radio Row

The late comedian talked about the competitive comedy world with Nestor ahead of Super Bowl LII in Minneapolis.

January 14, 2024

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

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

February 26, 2023

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

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

February 8, 2023

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

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

August 22, 2020

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

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

January 7, 2024

Dear Joe Flacco: I’ll never let ‘em forget how “elite” you were here in Baltimore

Originally published in 2019, a fond, personal farewell to the "other" No. 5 of Baltimore sports. Time will not dim the glory of his Super Bowl MVP deeds with the Baltimore Ravens. Joe Flacco is cool again in Cleveland so perhaps this is worth another look?

July 27, 2023

That time in 1998 when WNST “the station with balls” was going to rule the world

Turn of the century WNST producer Andy Mueller tells old-school Nestor tales to celebrate his 30th Anniversary on Baltimore radio. You might even remember some of this stuff...

July 27, 2004

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

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

October 28, 2020

The night that Larry Hogan joined Nestor and Jenn to #GiveASpit for leukemia patients around the world

After his own cancer battle, the Governor of Maryland joined the WNST crew for a night that brought together the Ravens and Steelers, John Harbaugh, Brian Billick and Mike Tomlin – all for There Goes My Hero. This became the inspiration for Baltimore Positive.

October 30, 2022

From Buffalo to Italy to Baltimore with sports cartoon love

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

February 8, 2023

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

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

February 24, 2000

The final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...

April 22, 2021

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...

September 18, 2018

Thomas Cunningham gives Nestor an Irish Dance lesson from Dublin before Lord of The Dance arrives at Modell Lyric

When the Baltimore Ravens had a running back named Alex Collins doing an Irish dance on the field, Nestor sought out one of the best dancers in the world to ask about the art.

February 7, 2023

That time in 2005 when Tony Siragusa had us try his tasty ribs at Super Bowl

After his career, The Goose went into television and brought his signature Sunday dish to Radio Row in Jacksonville the week that Nestor retired from daily sports radio. Comedy ensued...

May 6, 2021

Baffert says his Spirit is ready for another trip to Baltimore and Old Hilltop

Legendary Triple Crown-winning horse racing trainer Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss incredible story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness off a legendary win at the Kentucky Derby.

February 2, 2021

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.

June 13, 2022

Purple Reign 1: Prologue “Are we ‘there’ yet?”

To honor the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the upcoming ESPN 30-For-30 on the Baltimore Ravens title, Nestor Aparicio is re-releasing the original "Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac" here. This is the prologue.

October 20, 2021

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

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

June 22, 2022

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.

December 23, 2023

Sex, Christmas, crabs and the Baltimore accent with the legendary John Waters

We always wanted to have Baltimore's most famous worldwide export on the show but were afraid to ask. In advance of his "A John Waters Christmas: Let's Blow It Up!" at Baltimore SoundStage on December 21st, the Pope Of Trash comes home to Nestor to dish on holiday etiquette and why he loves soft shell crabs and still being on stage with an audience.

September 2, 2001

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

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

January 15, 1998

That time when Tony Gwynn called into the show when Art Donovan was co-hosting

Live radio from The Barn on Anniversary Shows was always a mixture of mayhem, beer, crabs and cake. And sometimes Hall of Famers tripping over each other from San Diego to Baltimore...

Remember that time...

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

Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Taking the road from Dundalk to Hollywood and Rock & Roll Hall of Fame with The Go-Go's Gina Schock