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Right Now in Baltimore

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor
Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor
Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show
Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens
Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens
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#ColumnNes: Steel trying to figure out how to win in Pittsburgh

#ColumnNes: Steel trying to figure out how to win in Pittsburgh

The Baltimore Ravens are not playing smart football. The lack of discipline across the board has reared its head and leaves them as indistinct as their 7-4 mark headed to face to the Chargers. They are the most penalized team in the NFL. And continually adding to the resume. They have earned the distinction of the 32nd-ranked team against the pass. Somehow, the Steelers even managed to run for 122 yards on them on Sunday.
Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

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

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.
My fall journalism "Declaration of Independence" – Breaking 'kayfabe' on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years

My fall journalism "Declaration of Independence" – Breaking 'kayfabe' on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years

What does it say that Nestor Aparicio has been professionally bullied, gaslit and banned by Orioles and Ravens ownership after four decades of covering Baltimore sports as a professional reporter, author and journalist? Plenty. About billionaires, money, fealty and the death of local sports journalism and the emergence of team websites as monopoly “news” sources. Read and learn…
Dear David Rubenstein: I really believed things were going to be different with "The Next Chapter" of Orioles history – but I was wrong so far

Dear David Rubenstein: I really believed things were going to be different with "The Next Chapter" of Orioles history – but I was wrong so far

I'm still "under review" and denied media credentials. You're still under review by every fan of the Baltimore Orioles and every citizen who chipped in $600 million toward your $1.725 billion asset. Be a better person and a better baseball owner than Peter Angelos. Be the noise for truth, accountability and decency. Make "The Next Chapter" a truly inclusive one, David.
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Our 25 WNST Stories of Glory

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.

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!

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

Back in 2008 when head coach Brian Billick departed from the Baltimore Ravens and wanted to remain in Maryland, he became our partner at WNST.net on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation. As a legacy AM radio station that has now made it a quarter of a century as an enduring and truth-telling multimedia outlet on the strength of our partnerships, relationships and the benevolence of special people who serve to lift the community, we’re indebted to Coach Billick for his time, wisdom and integrity. Brian Billick never had any problem telling it like it is – and never lost sight of how important the Baltimore fan base and community were in his success as the Ravens head coach but also as a leader in the city where he brought us a Super Bowl XXXV parade.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 21 – The night we took ‘Wild’ Bill Hagy to Orioles-Phillies game at Camden Yards

On June 28, 2002, Nestor Aparicio led a return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards by the franchise’s biggest fan and larger-than-life Dundalk cab driver “Wild” Bill Hagy, who was an avid WNST listener. The two spent weeks on the air inviting by-then disgruntled Angelos Orioles watchers down to “Pack The Perch” with more than 2,000 our of listeners purchasing tickets in Sections 382-384-386-388 via a special phone number.

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A Cup of Soup or Bowl

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!

The new Love American Style for Valentine’s Day?

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

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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Maryland Oyster Tour

Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
When the Maryland Oyster Tour was conceived the only place Nestor Aparicio knew he was going to hit was this venerable establishment with the sign on York Road just outside of the beltway in Towson. The sign always says: “Award Winning Oyster Stew.” And a roll with it, baby…
Day 11 Exploring the mignonette and getting back to raw and shucked at Conrad’s in Perry Hall
Day 11 Exploring the mignonette and getting back to raw and shucked at Conrad’s in Perry Hall
On Day 11, this was a quick stop and going back to the bull roast basics of how we learned about shucked and raw oysters at Conrad’s in Perry Hall – and trying to figure out what’s in a mignonette oyster dressing besides the zesty!
Day 10 Hitting Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and New Orleans grilled spirit
Day 10 Hitting Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and New Orleans grilled spirit
Our intrepid oyster eater and discoverer Nestor Aparicio enjoyed spending another beautiful day in Baltimore by hitting the Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and some New Orleans grilled spirit on Day 10 of the Maryland Oyster Tour presented by Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions to celebrate 26 years of local awesomeness at WNST. This buttery concoction from our
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"...Time will not dim the glory of YOUR deeds"

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 18 – Our Give A Spit 30 MLB Ballparks in 30 Days Marathon
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 18 – Our Give A Spit 30 MLB Ballparks in 30 Days Marathon
Even though this is further down the list, it might be the greatest thing we’ve ever done. When Jennifer Ford Aparicio was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2014 and survived that summer watching baseball, Nestor was inspired to live out a dream and make it matter. And the 30-30 MLB Give A Spit Tour was born. In June and July of 2015, the couple swabbed for the bone marrow registry in 18 ballparks, swabbing thousands of baseball fans over 30 days and even made it Cooperstown. No rainouts, one passport forgotten, many celebrities and wonderful friends we visited and made
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 7: #JennStrong When you cared about more than just sports radio
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 7: #JennStrong When you cared about more than just sports radio
On March 20th of this year, it’ll be ten years since Jennifer Aparicio was diagnosed with a rare form of leukemia that was later traced back to her work as a project engineer in telecom at 9/11 and the World Trade Center in New York City. As she fought for her life and awaited the first of two bone marrow
The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans
The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans
On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?

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Crab Cake Tour

Skippers On The Warpath!!! A Baltimore hockey tribute to Jeff Amdur
Skippers On The Warpath!!! A Baltimore hockey tribute to Jeff Amdur
Recently, we lost Baltimore Skipjacks superfan Jeff Amdur. In the spirit of the good ole’ hockey game, Nestor gathered his best puck pal Howard Scher at Mama’s On The Half Shell in Owings Mills to recount the tales of exciting 1980s AHL action at the Baltimore Civic Center.
Finding pearls of wisdom in Owings Mills at Mama’s On The Half Shell
Finding pearls of wisdom in Owings Mills at Mama’s On The Half Shell
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the Maryland Oyster Tour intersect, we win. Finn McCusker continues a suburban seafood visit with Nestor, sharing more history of the Nacho Mama’s lineage and tales of his infamous father in Canton.
Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood
Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood
The legend of Patrick “Scunny” McCusker, founder of Nacho Mama’s and Baltimore bon vivant, continues to grow posthumously in Owings Mills as his son Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and...
An Essex birthday with crab cakes and old friends talking new Orioles ownership issues
An Essex birthday with crab cakes and old friends talking new Orioles ownership issues
When Nestor’s old pal John Keller appeared for his birthday Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Pizza John’s in Essex, Luke Jones and Nestor shared the crinkle cut french fries and gravy over a long conversation about the Orioles’ future...
Pouring East Baltimore love into the ingredients and Essex community at Pizza John’s
Pouring East Baltimore love into the ingredients and Essex community at Pizza John’s
Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor...

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Billy Squier chats about The Stroke and success in December 1989

During his youthful teenage #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio chatted with many legends coming through the area on tour. This is the first of two with the leader of the band who once opened for Kiss at the Capital Centre.

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Back when Adam Lambert rocked Baltimore before Queen

In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.

Greg Renoff Van Halen author

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

David Bowie Tin Machine

The day that David Bowie and I talked about spirituality, God and Ziggy Stardust

David Bowie talks Tin Machine and Ziggy Stardust with Nestor in November 1991. There’s a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie’s “Sound And Vision” tour and then answering the phone when he called on November 8, 1991.

The Thin White Duke was simply brilliant and charming in this interview with the very green Nestor Aparicio, then the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This was the era of Tin Machine.

Will the Hot Stove finally heat up for Orioles fans with fresh Rubenstein money?

It’s an offseason of mystery not just for Baltimore Orioles fans but for everyone around Major League Baseball wondering where Juan Soto and many others will land. Luke Jones and Nestor get heated with some Hot Stove Orioles chatter as free agency looms and the new ownership comes under the microscope for messaging and intentions for the payroll of Mike Elias.

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Getting pumped to discuss the FINE comeback of Aerosmith in 1990

Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept ‘a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.

Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 loss at Pittsburgh

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 loss at Pittsburgh

Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore's eighth loss in the last nine games against the Steelers.
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Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh

"We can’t be beating ourselves in these types of games. We have to find a way to fix that. It’s annoying.”

Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 showdown in Pittsburgh

Patrick Queen’s comments this week were much ado about nothing, but they added spice to a rivalry lacking it recently.

Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton set to return against Pittsburgh after Week 10 ankle injury

Hamilton practiced fully Friday and doesn't carry a game status designation into Sunday's pivotal AFC North clash with the Steelers.

High stakes set to replace recent weirdness of Ravens-Steelers rivalry

With the AFC North lead on the line Sunday, Lamar Jackson is set to make just his fifth career start against Pittsburgh.

Hamilton still on mend, White wants to "earn it" as Ravens prepare for AFC North tilt in Pittsburgh

Two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Tre'Davious White hopes to right his career and help a struggling Baltimore defense.

"Everything is on the table" as Ravens seek improvement for pass defense

OWINGS MILLS, Md. — The Ravens know they have a serious pass defense problem. Head coach John Harbaugh said improving the coverage over the intermediate and deep middle portions of the field is their “No. 1 one target that we have to get better at” as Baltimore ranks last in the NFL in passing yards and touchdowns passes allowed. In 10 games, the Ravens have already allowed four more touchdown passes and just 314 fewer passing yards than they surrendered all of last season when they thrived under former defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald. Entering Monday, Baltimore ranked 24th in pass…

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 10 win over Cincinnati

Baltimore completed a season sweep of the AFC North rival Bengals in a 35-34 thriller on Thursday night.

Jackson, Ravens offense continue carrying "little bros" who must find way to get better

Marlon Humphrey was very critical of Baltimore's defense following Thursday's 35-34 win over Cincinnati.

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Harbaugh after Steelers loss

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.

John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

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

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

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

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

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

Will the Hot Stove finally heat up for Orioles fans with fresh Rubenstein money?

Will the Hot Stove finally heat up for Orioles fans with fresh Rubenstein money?

Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh

Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight

Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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Learning Via Leadership

Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show
At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where’s the party? Right here…
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
When the Maryland Oyster Tour was conceived the only place Nestor Aparicio knew he was going to hit was this venerable establishment with the sign on York Road just outside of the beltway in Towson. The sign always says: “Award Winning Oyster Stew.” And a roll with it, baby…
Dennis DeYoung talks about Styx without Tommy Shaw and Edge of The Century in May 1991
The history and lineup of Styx was fuzzy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nestor Aparicio has had many chats and encounters with all of the remaining members of the band over the years.
Back when Adam Lambert rocked Baltimore before Queen
In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.
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.
Arts and Entertainment
Finding old friends and new memories at Max’s Taphouse during Fleet Week
Finding old friends and new memories at Max’s Taphouse during Fleet Week
Even though it will always be “Max’s On Broadway” to an old music critic, Ron Furman of the current and longtime Max’s Taphouse tells Nestor about the magic of Broadway and Fell’s Point during Fleet Week from Kooper’s Tavern on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Ain’t no friends like old friends…
Authors and Books
Are we still afraid of the big, bad New England Patriots?
Are we still afraid of the big, bad New England Patriots?
Author Seth Wickersham joins Nestor to discuss mystique of Foxboro, Bill Belichick and the present state of New England Patriots.
Crime
Mayor Young discusses education in Baltimore City schools
Mayor Young discusses education in Baltimore City schools
Our second of three chats with Baltimore Mayor Jack Young features lots of talk about crime and grime and the youth of our city and education.
Community
The reality of teachers, students and parents as pandemic has made remote learning mandatory
The reality of teachers, students and parents as pandemic has made remote learning mandatory
As the calendar rolls into the New Year, it’s time for an update from Cheryl Bost on the state of local education as challenges mount and the pandemic rages on. How can we best educate our kids?
C-Suite
Data, statistics and the truth in government
Data, statistics and the truth in government
After a long chat in Annapolis with Governor Larry Hogan, Don and Nestor do The Recon on politicians, interviews and how to find the truth in a sound bite.

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Wendy Bronfein

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.

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Leonard Raskin

Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight

As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.

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Mike Rosenfeld

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?

Wendy Bronfein

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.

Dr. Anthony Jenkins

Bill Cole

Leonard Raskin

Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight

As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.

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Mike Rosenfeld

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?

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Reading The Book On It

Brian Billick: The Super Bowl is a reach away for Lamar and Ravens revolution
Brian Billick: The Super Bowl is a reach away for Lamar and Ravens revolution
It’s been 23 years since that memorable night in Tampa when head coach Brian Billick led the Baltimore Ravens to their first Super Bowl crown. Now, with Lamar Jackson and the current squad on the cusp of reaching their own
#ColumnNes The real Super Bowl is at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Baltimore, believe that!
#ColumnNes The real Super Bowl is at 3 p.m. on Sunday in Baltimore, believe that!
This Baltimore Ravens team appears to be on schedule for a third Purple Reign. And Lamar is ready to write that script. Believe that.
#ColumnNes Big mistakes, bright lights and forever a bad Baltimore beat for Lamar and Ravens
#ColumnNes Big mistakes, bright lights and forever a bad Baltimore beat for Lamar and Ravens
Patrick Mahomes > Lamar Jackson. Still. The more prepared, better coached, better led and more composed team is going to Super Bowl 58 in Las Vegas. And the team that made massive mistakes at pivotal times and committed dumb penalty
Fear and the kingdom of the New England Patriots
Fear and the kingdom of the New England Patriots
Author Seth Wickersham discusses what made the Brady and Belichick model work for so long in New England and elements of his new book “It’s Better To Be Feared.” Just how much Ravens lore there is in Foxboro? Enough to
Mike Silver: On the greatness of Lamar and how “The Why Is Everything”
Mike Silver: On the greatness of Lamar and how “The Why Is Everything”
Longtime NFL insider Mike Silver returns to tell Nestor the roots of his new book, “The Why Is Everything,” exploring the history of the Shanahan family football tree, with roots in the franchise of Dan Snyder in Washington more than

Reading the Book

Permission To Speak and the crowd-sourced, coming-from-Broadway comedy of Paul Mecurio

Comedian Paul Mecurio tells Nestor about his Permission To Speak tour of comedy conviviality coming from Broadway to Maryland Hall in Annapolis on Saturday, November 23. From Wall Street attorney to writing jokes for Jay Leno, he now spends time…

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, "The Ancient Eight," focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league's unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and…

The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick

Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only…

The only sports logo and fashion voice we trust explores the history and rush of colors and jerseys and gimmicks

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said: "We cheer for the clothes!" And he wasn't wrong. Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom returns as Nestor's king of the fashion police and logos to discuss modern sports jerseys and the Baltimore Ravens'…

The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas

It's taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father's tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book…

Coming to Coppin State and continuing to build better education with Dr. Chanta Haywood

New Interim Provost and Vice President of Academic Affairs at Coppin State University Dr. Haywood discusses her decision to move to Baltimore, our city's cultural richness and the importance of critical thinking and communication skills as she shares her love…

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#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Cause you’re looking for a hero
Cause you’re looking for a hero
And baby it ain’t me…
James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003
James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003
Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore. Guitarist James Young of Styx shares his Chicago roots, his dual allegiance to the White Sox and Cubs,
Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994
Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994
True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. “Ya got nothin’ to lose…”
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim
Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim
Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim’s MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan
Shaking the history of Milkshake and legend of Beyond Words and the New Wave 80s
Shaking the history of Milkshake and legend of Beyond Words and the New Wave 80s
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour celebrated its final stop of the year under the Christmas lights of Costas Inn with old friends telling music tales. Your kids might know Milkshake but Nestor knew them as a kid music critic in

Music Classic

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.

Zakk Wylde talks Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey with Nestor in 2004

Guitarist Zakk Wylde talks the blizzard and Black Sabbath of Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book "Brothers" on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the "5150" residue on…

Will Smith talks about life as Fresh Prince with DJ Jazzy Jeff and DC club show before he was a movie star in 1989

This extremely awkward conversation led to a tour cancellation of his DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince show in Washington, D.C. Sometimes, parents just don't understand...

Marc Roberge of O.A.R. talks Redskins, Merriweather and being a Maryland guy

The great Maryland band Of A Revolution was visiting Radio Row at the Miami Super Bowl in 2010 and local music is always better. Anyone who has ever seen O.A.R. on the lawn at Merriweather knows of the magic and…

Yanni tells Nestor it's all Greek to him at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

You never know who will appear on Radio Row at the Super Bowl as Nestor has learned over the years. Yanni was there for the fun and had a great sense of humor...

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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

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

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

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

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Trivializing the world of sports and pop culture for fun
Trivializing the world of sports and pop culture for fun
Longtime WNST producer Ray Bachman joins Nestor to discuss a lifetime of Orioles memories and how 30 years of sports radio fun has begat the best Trivia Night host in Baltimore. No cheating!
Dan Marino says head coach-quarterback continuity key to Hall of Fame career
Dan Marino says head coach-quarterback continuity key to Hall of Fame career
The Hall of Fame quarterback visited with Nestor and Luke at Radio Row Super Bowl 52
Taking the kids to Annapolis to rock breakfast and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
Taking the kids to Annapolis to rock breakfast and Jimmie’s Chicken Shack
Sam Sessa and Jimi Haha tell Nestor about bringing the kids together in Annapolis on to see Jimmie’s Chicken Shack and recount the story of the first concert of their childhood. Who loves Styx and Black Sabbath?
Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009
Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009
Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins Nestor for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay from Radio Row on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 15 – The night Deion Sanders made Parkville “Primetime” with Ravens fans
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 15 – The night Deion Sanders made Parkville “Primetime” with Ravens fans
We’re still in the process of trying to recover the actual two-hour interview from Putty Hill Station in November 2004, but we remember this is the night that “Prime” rolled into Parkville with then-backup quarterback Kordell “Slash” Stewart (one-time star of the Pittsburgh Steelers) to make it a Hall of Fame evening for Ravens fans. We’ll find the tape. Soon.
Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins
Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins
Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot…
Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990
Lou Gramm talks about solo career away from Foreigner in June 1990
There were no head games when Mick Jones split from the Buffalo singer and jukebox hero. Nestor went into the midnight blue with no regrets before a Merriweather Post Pavilion show when Gramm opened for Steve Miller.
Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor
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 Game. It’s not every morning that a fly guy like McGrath can mix baseball and music up with a save from Rick Sutcliffe outta the Camden Yards throwback machine and bullpen.
Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion
Paul Rodgers gets royal treatment in comparing Queen to Bad Company to a Led Zeppelin reunion
Rarely has Nestor been star struck by a rock star but the greatest voice in rock stopped him in his tracks at Super Bowl Arizona 2008. Free. Bad Company. The Firm. Jimmy Page. Queen. Paul Rodgers is a rock and roll god.
Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s
Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s
The world according to Ted Venetoulis…
Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman
Remembering the legendary Fred Hickman
The sports media world lost a giant with the passing of longtime CNN anchor Fred Hickman, who did our show back in 2018 when the New Orleans Saints and the Ravens clashed in Baltimore. Lots of history and the real world covered in this one.
Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt
Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt
It’s never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it’s even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick
The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick
Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course,
Schaech still doing that acting thing he does in new series “Blue Ridge” and waiting for Orioles and Ravens parades
Schaech still doing that acting thing he does in new series “Blue Ridge” and waiting for Orioles and Ravens parades
Our actor pal and Edgewood native Johnathon Schaech tells Nestor about his new TV series Blue Ridge and talks Ravens fan pain, Orioles gain and how three decades later the power of Tom Hanks and “That Thing You Do” still does it for folks who love great movies.
Crab Cake Row: Showing the soft side and OG Eastside of our lifer pal John Rallo
Crab Cake Row: Showing the soft side and OG Eastside of our lifer pal John Rallo
Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long Dundalk history with Nestor as former Eastwood Little League teammate Mark Karolkowski provides a cameo at State Fare in Catonsville on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” for the Maryland Food Bank.

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