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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. 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. 3: When Whiskey Joe’s ran out of beer in Tampa on Super Bowl XXXV Sunday

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

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

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

A Cup of Soup or Bowl

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

25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

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Crab Cake Tour

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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.

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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.

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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The WNST Sports Report

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.

Locker Room Talk

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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.

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.

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

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)

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...

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

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The legend and lore of Peter G. Angelos

With the Baltimore Orioles under new ownership and the abrupt end of the Angelos era and the Birds on the field flying high, Thom Loverro of The Washington Times tells true stories of his journalistic encounters with the former owner and discusses the future of Camden Yards and a new day with David Rubenstein.

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