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Orioles bullpen begs more questions than you’d like for would-be contender

Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

The power of Amy Sherald and American Sublime at The BMA

Orioles name Trevor Rogers as Opening Day starter

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Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

Do you believe that Eric DeCosta is truly "gutted" by the loss of Maxx Crosby? I don't. And neither do the other 31 NFL general managers, which will become a problem for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. Owings Mills is drowning in dishonesty, if not incompetence.

Dear John Harbaugh: The long fraud of your goodbye and $oft landing in The Big Apple

I’ve blessed myself with 60 days to give your rather abrupt departure here some time to fully decant – like a hair-raising, pellet gun plum Ravens vintage – and smelling that musty, stale aroma and a hint of that rancid taste in the mouth you get when someone leaves town wearing a smile that doesn’t quite match the damage they did on the way out. “What do you want me to tell the other humans I know when they ask me about you?”

Going deep once again with the wisdom of Joe Flacco

Once again, we gave him a chance to announce his NFL retirement here but our Super Bowl XLVII MVP continues a 19th offseason of mental and physical preparation to get another job in the league doing what he's always done. Joe Flacco returns for another offseason NFL chat with Nestor and looking back but still forward to throwing more touchdowns and winning games. Here's why...

Dear Eric DeCosta: Do I deserve to be? Is that the question? And if so, who answers?

“Son, have I got a little story for you! Is there something wrong? Well, of course there is. Hey, I’m still alive…just out on the porch. Hear my name. Take a good look. This could be the day.”

The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall

Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore Ravens fan, go find yourself in this beautiful mess...

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Our 25 WNST Stories of Glory

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 11: The legacy of “The Nasty Nice Guy Awards” two decades later

Back in 1996, Nestor was working with the Ed Block Courage Awards to raise money and awareness and dreamed up a Baltimore banquet that would bring together all of the local professional sports teams to honor the good people who play the games. The Nasty Nice Guy Awards hosted exclusively at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie lasted eight years and raised over $150,000 for local charities. The late, great Bobby Nyk played the tunes and we partied for a purpose with a lot of very recognizable faces. Elrod Hendricks represented the Baltimore Orioles every year so you know it was the place to be! Ask anyone who attended these incredible nights about their pictures with Cal Ripken, Ray Lewis, Art Donovan, Mike Flanagan, Jon Ogden, Gov. William Donald Schaefer, Brian Billick, Fang Mitchell and so many others.

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

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

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.

In The City...

Reminder: Signing Executive Orders does not create law in the United States of America

When it’s time to interpret law and order and coming to Essex, we turned to former Delegate Todd Schuler of Blondell Miller Schuler to educate us on branches of government and Executive power as we learned in social studies. A Maryland Crab Cake Tour democracy discussion about checks and balances and the consequences of elections.

Discussing the function – and dysfunction – of our American government with Congressman Mfume

In a divisive political culture, our neighbor and 7th District Congressman Kweisi Mfume seeks to educate us about the current state of affairs in Washington, D.C. From lies about The Epstein Files, to unlawful ICE detentions in Baltimore to the significance of getting the Key Bridge rebuilt, Nestor unfurls his disgust at what Trump is doing to divide our country.

Howling and Crowing about America (and Amorica) as drummer Steve Gorman returns home

Longtime drummer of The Black Crowes and now Minnesota morning rock radio voice Steve Gorman comes home to Maryland to discuss the state of world and his new supergroup Howl Owl Howl, featuring Mike Mills of R.E.M. and Darius Rucker of Hootie and the Blowfish. But we can’t just stick to rock band nostalgia and sports halftime shows when The United States Constitution is being shredded in the streets of Minneapolis every day…

Trying to get Baltimore in a better lane with Councilman Ryan Dorsey

At the 40th Anniversary of Koco’s Pub in Lauraville, it was appropriate to welcome Councilman Ryan Dorsey from the 3rd District of Baltimore City onto Baltimore Positive to discuss the good, bad and better in Baltimore City. And about those bike lanes…

Coffee, conversation and life in Baltimore circa 1966 with Dan Rodricks

Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville to tell Nestor about his third and latest stage production about what life was like in Baltimore, Maryland in the summer of 1966. Coming in March 2026 to The BMA…

The Misters Robinson of Baltimore and our fractured city in 1966

His next stage production at The BMA begins on March 5th and Dan Rodricks returns to Gertrude’s for the holidays to take Nestor back to his Aparicio roots with the 1966 Baltimore Orioles winning the World Series – and the realities of the city, race, politics and a colorful upcoming show “No Mean City: Baltimore 1966.”

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Are you another Baltimorean who has never been to Deep Creek Lake?

As Nestor prepares to crisscross Maryland the entire month of August searching for the perfect crab cake, Don Mohler extols the virtues of taking The Recon out I-70 and I-68 for a weekend of relaxation and the great outdoors in beautiful Western Maryland.

In praise of funky Frederick, Maryland

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor allows Nestor to praise his community and the transformation of his his rural and conservative area with a vibrant and eclectic downtown, highlighting its unique small businesses, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Plenty here on the city’s revitalization efforts, charm and diversity.

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

The HOFFA Foundation offering healing opportunity free from addiction in Carroll County as a family-based non-profit working to provide stable housing and employment services for men who are in the process of rebuilding their lives.

Let’s talk about some improvements in Baltimore City government

Crime is down and spirits are up in Baltimore City. What comes next? We reconnected with Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss transparency, real economics and what makes our town more livable.

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

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

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A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl

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.

A bucket list African experience: “Hurry, boy, it’s waiting there for you”

Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes us through three weeks of an African safari bucket list journey. From capturing the wildlife and real life of Kenya and Tanzania through his lens and into the sky across the Serengeti, let the leader of the local band Bad With Names tell you how he’s become good with finding remote places on the planet like the Faroe Islands and Patagonia to sharpen his eye.

Luke Jones and Ricig: What do we expect from the “new” Orioles?

Our “Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” brought together so many friends like Luke Jones & our cartoonist pal Ricig discussing a year when Baltimore finished first twice – and failed to produce a parade. The expectations are rising as is the anticipation for a new day in Orioles baseball with new ownership.

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

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

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

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

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Intelligent Conversations on WNST-AM 1570 This Week

Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

It’s always a wind-ranging flow when we invite Baltimore Magazine senior editor Ron Cassie by on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but baseball was bound to be the main course this time at Gertrude’s in the aftermath of a New York Mets’ slugger signing to become a Baltimore Orioles hope this offseason. From MLB labor to The BMA art, spring into a long conversation about Pete Alonso, Frank Robinson, race and the future of the sport.

The power of Amy Sherald and American Sublime at The BMA

It’s been an unprecedented and powerful exhibit at The Baltimore Museum of Art, as the Amy Sherald “American Sublime” experience has brought in art lovers from all over the world. Ann Mannix Brown shares her immense knowledge and Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine shows his art chops as Nestor welcomes some culture and the wisdom of a recovering and evolving art student at Gertrude’s at The BMA on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the legend, lore and allure of longtime Baltimore resident Amy Sherald.

What’s really happening in White Marsh?

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks returns to discuss his district’s challenges and triumphs at Massoni’s in Perry Hall on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Winners dig the long ball for riches

Every time the Baltimore Orioles hit a home run this season, the Maryland Lottery will be giving away cash to lucky winners of the Home Run Riches grand prize, which can also score you the suite life if you hit it big! John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses spring promotions and a 4-million winner with Nestor as we move toward Opening Day in the Charm City.

Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

Do you believe that Eric DeCosta is truly “gutted” by the loss of Maxx Crosby? I don’t. And neither do the other 31 NFL general managers, which will become a problem for the Baltimore Ravens moving forward. Owings Mills is drowning in dishonesty, if not incompetence.

The frigid reality of a half century of cold war between MLB players and owners

The lords of the realm will be back in full force as Major League Baseball is once again staring at a less-than-desirable labor war brewing between the players and owners. Eric Fisher of Front Office Sports gets Nestor primed for the MLB season on the field and how the contentious labor situation will inevitably affect this season and everything that follows.

Understanding the DNC and its next challenge to American democracy

Local attorney Robbie Leonard discusses the reality of American politics for Democrats seeking checks and balances with Nestor at Costas Inn in Dundalk on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Wanna run for office? He did a couple of times and updates us on what it means to be a member of the Democratic National Committee.

Ravens sub in Trey Hendrickson for $112 million after passing on Maxx Crosby

We can’t say it hasn’t been interesting, compelling or without drama. Just before the start of free agency, the Baltimore Ravens agreed to terms with Cincinnati Bengals defensive lineman Trey Hendrickson after nixing a massive deal with the Las Vegas Raiders to bring Maxx Crosby to Owings Mills. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all of the fallout and the decisions and risk tolerance of Eric DeCosta.

The debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for DeCosta and Ravens

By Wednesday morning before the NFL free agency deadline, Eric DeCosta opted to sign Trey Hendrickson but it was four days with the thoughts of having Maxx Crosby that energized the Baltimore Ravens’ fan base right up until an Owings Mills medical nixed the deal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for trust amongst players and agents and teams with the Ravens and DeCosta.

For the love of telling the story of Baltimore

It’s always a great day when we take the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to Gertrude’s and spend time with (cousin) and proprietor and Chesapeake chef John Shields with a first-time visit from Nick Rodricks, whose famous columnist father has put together a magical tale of our city upstairs at The Baltimore Museum of Art in “Baltimore 1966: No Mean City.” Smalltimore abounds as the pair goes fishing with friends, food, family and what we all have in common in Baltimore.

The costs, benefits and stark realities of energy, AI and solar

Sometimes we delve into sports and fiction like Maxx Crosby coming to Baltimore but this time on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Bill Cole joins Nestor at Massoni’s to discuss the future of energy, artificial intelligence the and reality of an autonomous future that’s arriving as fast as a driver-less vehicle.

Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line

No one is shocked that center Tyler Linderbaum isn’t returning to the Baltimore Ravens given the amount of money the Las Vegas Raiders invested in the Iowa stalwart. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor react to the tampering period and early free agent signings, it’s clear the defense improved with Maxx Crosby but it’s now on Eric DeCosta to put together a credible offensive line for Lamar Jackson.

Marvin Lewis: Maxx Crosby (would’ve) enhanced Ravens culture and defense “ten fold” with possibilities

The Baltimore Ravens sorely lacked a pass rush last season but the addition of Maxx Crosby should solve that deficiency. No one is more bullish on the star edge rusher acquired from the Las Vegas Raiders than his former defensive coach Marvin Lewis, who joins Nestor to discuss what Ravens fans can expect before the crack of dawn in Owings Mills. “You can set your watch by Maxx.”

Back when we thought Maxx Crosby was coming to the Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor recap will early free agency transactions and comings and goings of Baltimore

JT The Brick: Ravens would’ve loved the work ethic of Maxx Crosby

So what exactly will Maxx Crosby be bringing to Owings Mills in terms of leadership? Let our longtime pal and Las Vegas Raiders voice J.T. The Brick tell you about the man he’s known in the desert and what makes him tick and why the Baltimore Ravens are a perfect fit.

Dear John Harbaugh: The long fraud of your goodbye and $oft landing in The Big Apple

Bullpen depth and health continues to be a massive spring concern for Orioles

As we march through spring on the road to Opening Day, Luke Jones and Nestor convened at Costas Inn in Dundalk to discuss the bullpen concerns of the Baltimore Orioles as pitching and innings come into focus as Andrew Kittredge goes down in Sarasota.

Always think about when, where, how and why you’re playing whenever you’re playing

We all love to have a little fun when we wager but as the madness of March enters and Problem Gambling Awareness Month is here, we also want to educate you. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the realities about never borrowing money to play or chasing losses, and always setting time and money limits when you gamble.

Ravens deal for the Mighty Maxx and instantly become Super Bowl favorites

The impact of the Maxx Crosby trade will be felt over years but the first reactions of Luke Jones and Nestor are succinct: this is the biggest trade in franchise history and very against many of the principles of the Baltimore Ravens. Here’s why it makes sense for Eric DeCosta – and Lamar Jackson!

For the love of Dan Rodricks and real Baltimore history

Local local producer Will Schwarz joins Nestor to discuss his role in the television and stage work of venerable columnist Dan Rodricks, whose latest sold-out production “No Mean City: Baltimore 1966” is playing this week at The Baltimore Museum of Art.

Is there a cure for the real cost of the distressing state of American healthcare?

Dr. Terry Mulligan, an emergency physician and adjunct professor at the University of Maryland School of Medicine, joins Nestor to discuss the documentary “Suck It Up Buttercup” about physician burnout and corporate greed in the U.S. healthcare system. Screening at The Senator Theatre on March 19, Mulligan discusses the film that criticizes the current system, which prioritizes profit over patient care, and advocates for a more cooperative, equitable system.

Telling the story of trying fix Baltimore in 1966

As our friend Dan Rodricks opens his latest sold-out Baltimore-themed theatre project, we welcomed Vanessa Eskridge and Chris Riehl from the cast of “No Mean City: Baltimore 1966” for a Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop to discuss the theme and background of the project at Gertrude’s at The Baltimore Museum of Art where the show plays this week.

Injuries open new path to an Opening Day roster spot in Birdland

As we watch selected spring training games on what’s left of the MASN television network, we see opportunity and the summer ahead for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Sarasota innings and at-bats and what they’ll mean for skipper Craig Albernaz and the Birds as Opening Day looms and injuries abound in Florida.

Giving Peter King a ring and learning more about the history of NFL

It’s been a while since we heard from legendary NFL insider Peter King so we gave him a call and found out that he’s been hard at work on a new book about the 40 years of his trail of covering the biggest stories in the sport. Let him tell you how his “retirement” from the Monday Morning Quarterback grind is going. And a few Art Modell tales you might not know…

Finding the WBC mojo as spring training splinters for MLB players

With Opening Day three weeks away, the structure of Major League Baseball changes dramatically as many players including Gunnar Henderson report to World Baseball Classic duties and games that feel far more competitive than spring training. Luke Jones and Nestor do some long toss on this international tournament that has produced some classic moments. Will you be watching?

Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy at Loyola

Loyola history professor Matthew Mulcahy educates Nestor about the annual Humanities Symposium featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author David Blight coming to Maguire Hall on March 12th. The theme of “Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy” brings plenty of critical thinking and history into full focus in modern America. Get ready to learn…

This is the week Lamar Jackson and Ravens need to get organized on money

It’s a big football week in Owings Mills. Eric DeCosta has a lot of work to do. The Baltimore Ravens have some real roster building to do this offseason. Let’s start with Lamar Jackson in the right contract and Tyler Linderbaum hitting the tampering market for a deal.

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Orioles bullpen begs more questions than you’d like for would-be contender

With few proven relief commodities, Baltimore is counting heavily on new closer Ryan Helsley to put a tough 2025 behind him.

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Orioles name Trevor Rogers as Opening Day starter

Voted the 2025 Most Valuable Oriole after a stunning season, Rogers will be Baltimore’s starter on March 26.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency

Despite being overshadowed by the Maxx Crosby fallout, Trey Hendrickson going from Cincinnati to Baltimore makes for a spicy AFC North storyline.

In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year

After a rock-solid 2025, veteran cornerback Chidobe Awuzie agreed to re-sign with Baltimore on Wednesday.

Regardless of optics, Ravens had to pivot quickly to four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson

Of course, the reported four-year, $112 million agreement with the former Cincinnati Bengal is pending a physical.

Ravens sub in Trey Hendrickson for $112 million after passing on Maxx Crosby

The debacle of Maxx Crosby deal for DeCosta and Ravens

In shocking twist, Ravens back out of blockbuster Crosby trade due to failed physical

Las Vegas put out a Tuesday evening statement saying Baltimore had “backed out” of the trade agreement.

Ravens suddenly have a massive hole in middle of offensive line

Sports with Luke Jones

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The WNST Sports Report

Orioles bullpen begs more questions than you’d like for would-be contender

With few proven relief commodities, Baltimore is counting heavily on new closer Ryan Helsley to put a tough 2025 behind him.

Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

Orioles bullpen begs more questions than you’d like for would-be contender

With few proven relief commodities, Baltimore is counting heavily on new closer Ryan Helsley to put a tough 2025 behind him.

Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

Orioles name Trevor Rogers as Opening Day starter

Voted the 2025 Most Valuable Oriole after a stunning season, Rogers will be Baltimore’s starter on March 26.

Trey Hendrickson on joining Ravens: “The standard is high here, and I’m excited for that challenge”

The four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher met with the media in Owings Mills on Friday.

Winners dig the long ball for riches

Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

The frigid reality of a half century of cold war between MLB players and owners

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency

Despite being overshadowed by the Maxx Crosby fallout, Trey Hendrickson going from Cincinnati to Baltimore makes for a spicy AFC North storyline.

Trey Hendrickson on joining Ravens: "The standard is high here, and I'm excited for that challenge"

Winners dig the long ball for riches

Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

The frigid reality of a half century of cold war between MLB players and owners

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following start of NFL free agency

In shadow of Crosby-Hendrickson drama, Ravens beef up secondary at start of new league year

DeCosta "gutted" that trade agreement for star edge rusher Maxx Crosby fell through

Regardless of optics, Ravens had to pivot quickly to four-time Pro Bowl edge rusher Trey Hendrickson

Ravens sub in Trey Hendrickson for $112 million after passing on Maxx Crosby

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Importing Alonso means we’re talking baseball in March

The power of Amy Sherald and American Sublime at The BMA

What’s really happening in White Marsh?

Baltimore County Councilman David Marks returns to discuss his district’s challenges and triumphs at Massoni’s in Perry Hall on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Winners dig the long ball for riches

Dear Eric DeCosta: I’ve called you and the Ravens sleazy for years, now the rest of NFL is catching up

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Integrity in the local media and covering modern professional sports

Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

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Hot dogs and crab cakes with Andy

Telling the G&A Restaurant family story from Highlandtown to White Marsh with Andy Farantos. And, yes, french fries and gravy were on the menu!

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

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

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Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg

The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.

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Let legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan tell you why he still loves sports

Some of us are getting old and tired and cranky but not longtime Boston sports columnist and ESPN Sports Reporters panelist Bob Ryan, who shares his enduring love of sports and tells Nestor he still attends games and awaits seeing more greatness from Mahomes.

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Rethinking the Pikesville Armory for the future

Longtime civic leader Barry Williams returns for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to educate Nestor about the future of the Pikesville Armory Project, designed to serve the community for generations to come after being an historic piece of the area recently abandoned and unused. Always looking to the future…

Dr. Anthony Jenkins

The feeling of coming “home” to Coppin

It’s the biggest week of the year on campus at Coppin State as the Eagles hail home all of the alumni and folks all over the country (and world) to come back to West Baltimore to celebrate the legacy and impact of the university. Kimberly Nelson invites Nestor on campus for Homecoming Week and the alumni legacy of education and spirit of the tens of thousands of proud graduates.

John Martin

Winners dig the long ball for riches

Bill Cole

The costs, benefits and stark realities of energy, AI and solar

Leonard Raskin

The World Baseball Classic and war time stock market fears

Our financial resource Leonard Raskin joins Nestor after the bombs started dropping in Iran and discusses strategies for the market and a slow time in sports as we move from Olympic hockey to World Baseball Classic patriotism to ease the fear and pain of another American war.

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Reading The Book On It

Harig: What separates greatness over two decades with Woods and Mickelson?

Golf author Bob Harig discusses Tiger and Phil and walking the steep hill of the 18th at Augusta

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

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

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

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

The historic Wilt century night in Hershey and Baltimore connections to the legend

Author Gary Pomerantz gives Nestor the full local history of Wilt Chamberlain’s legendary 100-point night at the Hershey Park Arena and the untold Baltimore connections.

Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball

Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.

Reading the Book

The frigid reality of a half century of cold war between MLB players and owners

For the love of telling the story of Baltimore

It's always a great day when we take the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to Gertrude's and spend time with (cousin) and proprietor and Chesapeake chef John Shields with a first-time visit from Nick Rodricks, whose famous columnist father has put…

Dear John Harbaugh: The long fraud of your goodbye and $oft landing in The Big Apple

For the love of Dan Rodricks and real Baltimore history

Local local producer Will Schwarz joins Nestor to discuss his role in the television and stage work of venerable columnist Dan Rodricks, whose latest sold-out production "No Mean City: Baltimore 1966" is playing this week at The Baltimore Museum of…

Giving Peter King a ring and learning more about the history of NFL

It's been a while since we heard from legendary NFL insider Peter King so we gave him a call and found out that he's been hard at work on a new book about the 40 years of his trail of…

Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy at Loyola

Loyola history professor Matthew Mulcahy educates Nestor about the annual Humanities Symposium featuring Pulitzer Prize winning author David Blight coming to Maguire Hall on March 12th. The theme of "Life, Liberty, and the Unfinished Work of Democracy" brings plenty of…

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The Cultivated tales of 1980s rock and roll glory in Dundalk

Our lifelong pal and local musician Ron West of The Cultivated reunites with Nestor at Drug City in their childhood homeland of Dundalk to discuss the days of Ace Frehley, music of the 1980s and their Ridgemont High band days together at the turn of the century.

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

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

Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads burns down the house with Nestor in late 1980s chat

Some bands break up and never reunite. And forty years later, the music of Talking Heads has only aged gracefully and wistfully and joyfully. Back in the late 1980s during his time as a music critic at The Baltimore Evening Sun, Nestor Aparicio had a chance to talk about music, David Byrne and the magic of Talking Heads with Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jerry Harrison.

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

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

Billy Joel chats with Nestor about sports and life and perils of rock and roll in Spring 1998

When Billy Joel had to cancel a concert at the Capital Centre due to illness, he gave Nestor a call to apologize and talk about life and music.

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

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought a spirited holiday edition of the show to Far & Dotter in Timonium with Dundalk drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's joined by Curio founder Michael Bronfein…

Podcasts, Pearl Jam passion and the present tense with The Mayne Event

They met on the backstretch at Pimlico three decades ago and The Mayne Event always returns and never disappoints for sports, comedy, charity and why Eddie Vedder shouldn't trust Nestor. Longtime ESPNer Kenny Mayne checks in for another round of…

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

Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what…

Gordy pushes the beat to another Grammy nomination

Two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Marylander M.B. Gordy returns from Los Angeles to tell Nestor about the beat of his latest – and fourth – Grammy nomination with "Seven Seasons" in the Classical Compendium category.

The heart of the holiday matter in Dundalk with John Allen of Stone Horses

The Dundalk boys reunite at the bar at Costas Inn for a little rocking around the Christmas tree catch up as John Allen of Stone Horses joins lifer pal Nestor to spread some holiday cheer and music memories from the…

When the music of Love Riot returns to fill your soul

The word is out that the reunion is on for the local 1990s band, Love Riot, and Lisa Mathews and "Young" Ron Campbell join Nestor at Koco's Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him how and why…

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

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

So what exactly will Steve Bisciotti be doing with $600 million of free money from your tax dollars?

Longtime stadium and civic money observer Neil deMause of Field of Schemes joins Nestor to discuss the realities of free money for Steve Bisciotti and The Angelos Family via Annapolis in the bonds that were created last year.

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

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

A tribute to the late, great Steve Sabol

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

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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.

Jerry Harrison of Talking Heads burns down the house with Nestor in late 1980s chat

The real legacy of the Irsay name in Indiana

Two old sportswriters with tales to tell of the Jim Irsay they got to know long after Bob Irsay pirated the Baltimore Colts off to Indiana amidst the cloak of darkness. Longtime Indianapolis NFL insider and sportswriter Bob Kravitz tells Nestor about the Colts legacy that Jim Irsay has left behind in the friendly heart of the midwest.

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

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

Sailing away with Styx memories and classic rock history with Lawrence Gowan

With Styx returning to the area once again to bring the music to life, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.

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

When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn

It was the beginning of the Brian Billick era in Baltimore when two future Hall of Famers gathered in Parkville to talk about winning a ring.

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

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

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

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

Was that really Nestor in legendary ‘Heavy Metal Parking Lot’ at Capital Centre?

Every special Capital Centre memory of music and sports and childhood wonderment told by Nestor to retrospective author Kevin Leonard at Costas Inn in Dundalk on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

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…

The night that Debbie Harry took a ride with Ted Bundy

During his Almost Famous music critic era at The Baltimore Sun, Nestor Aparicio interviewed hundreds of musicians and is unearthing lost tapes with Rock and Roll Hall of Fame immortals like this one from November 1989 with Debbie Harry, who was bringing her legendary band Blondie to Hammerjacks.

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

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.

Stokley recalls winning big pot from teammates after breaking 2000 Ravens’ touchdown drought

Brandon Stokley talks 2000 Ravens and Super Bowl XXXV memories ahead of Super Bowl 50l in San Francisco.

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