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Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati

Likely out, Cincinnati’s Higgins doubtful for Ravens-Bengals rematch on Thursday night

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything…

A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…

#ColumnNes

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

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

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.

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.”

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Our 25 WNST Stories of Glory

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. 6: That night at The Barn on Harford Road when Modell and Billick brought Silver Betty

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

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

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

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

While there were more than 1,000 applicants over several years of audition tapes, resumes, interns, producers, gophers and wannabes, we knew back in 2008 that Luke Jones was the real deal when he rolled in sporting that Haloti Ngata jersey, a stocked notebook and showed he was far more serious than anyone we’d ever met then – or since!

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.

A Cup of Soup or Bowl

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: Andrew’s Laughing Gas turns farts into laughs and hope for survival for kids

Crab Cake Row: Andrew’s Laughing Gas turns farts into laughs and hope for survival for kids. Paul and Colleen Mercier have experienced every parent’s worst nightmare but are giving back with love from the heart of their lost son. Tears and laughs from Pappas in Cockeysville on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” for the Maryland Food Bank.

Crab Cake Row: Brian Marchetti and Wendy Leonard bring Santa to life for kids and Believable Foundation

Brian Marchetti and Wendy Leonard bring the real Santa Claus to life for kids and Believable Foundation at Costas Inn on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” community and hunger marathon in Dundalk.

Sports: The passion of Baltimore and heartbeat of our community

Our “Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” brought together two legends who have barely met. Our Luke Jones and the greatest sports cartoonist ever Mike Ricigliano join forces to discuss the ties that bind us together as Baltimoreans and sports fans at Koco’s Pub for The Maryland Food Bank.

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Maryland Oyster Tour

Day 9 Maryland Oyster Tour: Discovering a sushi pearl with the Chincoteague roll at Kenilworth

In an effort to continue to find the most creative ways oysters are being done all over Maryland, Nestor rolled to the The Gourmet at Kenilworth – a real oyster headquarters – and found the unique Chincoteague roll with oyster and crab. Winner, winner, sushi dinner in Towson!

Day 8 Getting roasted at Dylan’s Oyster Cellar in Hampden

When you think it’s cheese but it’s just that breadcrumby buttery garlicky deliciousness on a quick stop at Dylan’s Oyster Cellar in Hampden. We’ll be back to explore this gem!

Day 7 Maryland Oyster Tour: Coming to Federal House in Annapolis for a gamechanger crab claw ceviche oyster

This is the reason we did an oyster tour. This crab claw ceviche oyster is one of the greatest and most unique concoctions we’ve ever eaten. On Day 7 of The Maryland Oyster Tour, presented by Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions to educate folks about the Oyster Recovery Project, Nestor shares a Hall of Fame oyster at Federal House

25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

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

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 8: The day we turned WNST back on and Shannon Sharpe made the Ravens a real franchise

WNST-AM 1570 was originally leased by Nestor Aparicio from May 1998 through October 1999 and he had to bid farewell on the airwaves before being syndicated by One On One Sports and Sporting News Radio out of Chicago to return back to the local airwaves in September 2000 the same weekend the Ravens caught fire as a franchise against the

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

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Crab Cake Tour

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

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

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

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

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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Weis Conversations

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything…

As Lamar Jackson floats through another season as a potential MV3 for the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback play around the rest of the NFL and teams with Super Bowl hopes – and the unsavory options otherwise.

A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…

It was an impressive victory by any measure for the Baltimore Ravens over the Denver Broncos on Sunday. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive improvements and needs as the level of quarterback savvy will step up on the purple November calendar.

A two-fer week for Ravens fans with Bengals on Thursday night

It’s a big week for politics and football in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a winning Ravens’ effort on Sunday and protecting your financial wealth after this (or any) election.

Every team could use some pass rush help at trade deadline

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ glaring pass rush needs and how the NFL trade deadline has evolved and helped teams patch roster holes.

Just another perfect day at the office for Lamar Jackson

It was an encouraging performance on both sides of the ball Sunday as the Baltimore Ravens throttled the Denver Broncos 41-10 behind another MVP performance from Lamar Jackson. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quick turnaround to Thursday’s visit from the Bengals and the complimentary football played in an impressive win.

Talking turnout and Maryland voters with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner

As all American eyes turn toward the Presidential Election of 2024, Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor to discuss the U.S. Senate race and the unique attention Angela Alsobrooks and Larry Hogan are getting from outside the state and the always-significant voter turnout for a significant general election.

Time to talk Election Week and what matters in Maryland

Four-decade local journalist Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters joins Nestor to discuss the many issues, campaigns and dollars being worked during Election Week 2024 and the issues that matter most to voters here and all over the United States of America. Democracy dies in darkness.

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.

Day 9 Maryland Oyster Tour: Discovering a sushi pearl with the Chincoteague roll at Kenilworth

Signing up and setting up the love of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh

Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.

Conducting her way through the Spider-Verse with love, sweet love

Family friend (and once little girl playing the piano and banging the drums) Shelbie Rassler is conducting the Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse orchestra as the show comes to The Lyric on November 15th. Wait’ll you hear her Burt Bacharach story about the world needing love, sweet love…

Skippers On The Warpath!!! A Baltimore hockey tribute to Jeff Amdur

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

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.

Upsets and touchdowns as Ravens scratch-offs roll toward big winter winners

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks sports upsets and winning Ravens scratch-offs with Nestor.

There is no disguising the 32nd-ranked pass defense in NFL

The tradition of defensive football is in question with the 5-3 Baltimore Ravens. As the injuries mount and the trading deadline looms, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defensive issues and communication problems as the Denver Broncos come to town Sunday and the Bengals follow on Thursday night.

Finding pearls of wisdom in Owings Mills at Mama’s On The Half Shell

The mystery of the missing Marcus Williams

It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.

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.

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

Brandon Stokley returns with a preview of dangerous Broncos team coming to Baltimore

A one-time Super Bowl XXXV champion with the Baltimore Ravens, our pal Brandon Stokley now makes a living talking sports on the radio in Denver. Our favorite Cajun son comes home to Baltimore with insights on the dramatically improved Broncos under head coach Sean Payton and rookie quarterback Bo Nix.

Mike Klis Denver Broncos John Elway book

Four decades of Elway legacy and high standards for Broncos in Denver

Longtime television voice and author Mike Klis of 9News in Denver regales Nestor with John Elway tales and his belief that Sean Payton has changed Broncos’ culture with addition of Bo Nix and early success this season as the upstart 5-3 club comes to Baltimore to meet the Ravens on Sunday.

Day 8 Getting roasted at Dylan’s Oyster Cellar in Hampden

When you think it’s cheese but it’s just that breadcrumby buttery garlicky deliciousness on a quick stop at Dylan’s Oyster Cellar in Hampden. We’ll be back to explore this gem!

A primer on Broncos going from Peyton to Payton

As the upstart Denver Broncos come to Baltimore 5-3, Shawn Drotar of Mile High Sports gives Nestor some perspective on the struggles of a proud franchise that lacked leadership until Sean Payton came to the Rockies and put Bo Nix under center.

When storming the field is the only controversy in College Park

Amidst the Ravens’ loss in Cleveland, watching the rich teams play in the World Series and the wealthy people affect an American election with attack ads and intrusive texts, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss being young again and storming the field in College Park after you beat a 3-3 football team.

With trade deadline looming, DeCosta looks to fortify a scuffling Super Bowl contender

Clearly, the Baltimore Ravens didn’t expect to be a 5-3 team on Halloween with hideous losses to the Raiders and Browns on the mid-season report card. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ deficiencies and pass rush needs after a wretched Cleveland loss as trading deadline looms for general manager Eric DeCosta.

Finn McCusker hosts Nestor at Mama’s On The Half Shell to tell tales about Scunny and seafood

Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati

Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win "felt like we should have lost" in his words.

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Likely out, Cincinnati's Higgins doubtful for Ravens-Bengals rematch on Thursday night

Tight end Isaiah Likely will be sidelined with a hamstring injury as Baltimore aims for a season sweep over its AFC North rival.

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything...

A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up...

No help for pass rush, but Ravens add former All-Pro cornerback at trade deadline

After acquiring Diontae Johnson last week, general manager Eric DeCosta made a trade with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday.

Coulombe decision brings first surprise of pivotal offseason for Orioles

On Monday, Baltimore declined its $4 million option for left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 victory over Denver

Luke Jones says it looks like the red-hot Lamar Jackson is "playing a different sport" right now.

Sports with Luke Jones

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The WNST Sports Report

Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati

Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win “felt like we should have lost” in his words.

Likely out, Cincinnati’s Higgins doubtful for Ravens-Bengals rematch on Thursday night

Tight end Isaiah Likely will be sidelined with a hamstring injury as Baltimore aims for a season sweep over its AFC North rival.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 10 clash with Cincinnati

Marlon Humphrey and the defense hope to make a statement after the Week 5 win “felt like we should have lost” in his words.

Likely out, Cincinnati’s Higgins doubtful for Ravens-Bengals rematch on Thursday night

Tight end Isaiah Likely will be sidelined with a hamstring injury as Baltimore aims for a season sweep over its AFC North rival.

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything…

A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up…

A two-fer week for Ravens fans with Bengals on Thursday night

It’s a big week for politics and football in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a winning Ravens’ effort on Sunday and protecting your financial wealth after this (or any) election.

No help for pass rush, but Ravens add former All-Pro cornerback at trade deadline

After acquiring Diontae Johnson last week, general manager Eric DeCosta made a trade with the Los Angeles Rams on Tuesday.

Coulombe decision brings first surprise of pivotal offseason for Orioles

On Monday, Baltimore declined its $4 million option for left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe.

Every team could use some pass rush help at trade deadline

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ glaring pass rush needs and how the NFL trade deadline has evolved and helped teams patch roster holes.

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything...

A difference in the defense? Burrow, Wilson and Herbert are next up...

A two-fer week for Ravens fans with Bengals on Thursday night

No help for pass rush, but Ravens add former All-Pro cornerback at trade deadline

Coulombe decision brings first surprise of pivotal offseason for Orioles

Every team could use some pass rush help at trade deadline

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 9 victory over Denver

Just another perfect day at the office for Lamar Jackson

Jackson, Ravens offense pummel Denver in 41-10 victory

Locker Room Talk

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Learning Via Leadership

A two-fer week for Ravens fans with Bengals on Thursday night

It’s a big week for politics and football in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a winning Ravens’ effort on Sunday and protecting your financial wealth after this (or any) election.

Talking turnout and Maryland voters with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner

Time to talk Election Week and what matters in Maryland

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

Day 9 Maryland Oyster Tour: Discovering a sushi pearl with the Chincoteague roll at Kenilworth

Business

Thinking through the locals’ Baltimore-Washington NFL “rivalry” as Lamar and Jayden (Round 1) makes national impact

After a Sunday afternoon of football with Washington at Baltimore in a meaningful NFL game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the historical perspective of the region, franchises and the future of Lamar Jackson and Jayden Daniels for the position and the sport in Maryland.

C-Suite

Alvarez of CCBC Engineering tells tale of local engineering efforts to supply PPE to local hospitals

Baltimore educators, students and the tech community are doing great things to pitch in during a pandemic

Authors and Books

Telling the history of Orioles arrival and 1954 electricity for baseball

Local author and Baltimore Magazine historian Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Don to tell some tales about the roots of Baltimore Orioles baseball and the parade that welcomed the franchise to the Charm City.

Business

The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later

Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…

Baltimore Positive Classic

Is The Baltimore Sun worth saving?

Veteran local journalist Pamela Wood discusses her role at the newspaper and how politicians are held accountable by the work of local media.

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Wendy Bronfein

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

Dr. Anthony Jenkins

Signing up and setting up the love of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh

John Martin

Upsets and touchdowns as Ravens scratch-offs roll toward big winter winners

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks sports upsets and winning Ravens scratch-offs with Nestor.

Bill Cole

What happens the morning after you check The Northern Lights off the top of your Bucket List?

Who is your first call when you walk outside in Baltimore and see the Northern Lights? Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Bucket Lists and chasing The Northern Lights and what happens when it suddenly happens – and you can’t believe your eyes? And even the legitimacy of the pictures get questioned in the aftermath…

Leonard Raskin

A two-fer week for Ravens fans with Bengals on Thursday night

It’s a big week for politics and football in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a winning Ravens’ effort on Sunday and protecting your financial wealth after this (or any) election.

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

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

In case you missed Free The Birds in 2006, here’s the book that tells the story of “why” behind the rally and movement that was a direct message to Baltimore Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos. Nestor wrote a book about

Reach, like an American Ninja Warrior!

He’s made a bunch of television shows you are familiar with and now Arthur Smith tells Nestor about his life in sports and entertainment in tales from “Reach,” his new book of memoirs and life lessons from CBC in Canada

Civil war and uncivil baseball

Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, his new historical fiction book “Rebel Falls” and a ton of baseball history and no-hitter lore with Nestor as old friends reconvene and talk about writing stuff people want to

From the sports truths of Deadspin to the pulp and fiction of Athens

Prolific author and recovering sportswriter Will Leitch tells Nestor about his new book “The Time Has Come” and talks sports like a grown up even though he knows the truth behind the fiction.

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

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

Reading the Book

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

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

Four decades of Elway legacy and high standards for Broncos in Denver

Longtime television voice and author Mike Klis of 9News in Denver regales Nestor with John Elway tales and his belief that Sean Payton has changed Broncos' culture with addition of Bo Nix and early success this season as the upstart…

Adding up sports revenue and the potential of Lamar Jackson with legendary agent Leigh Steinberg

As a professional sports agent for five decades, the legendary inspiration for Jerry Maguire knows where the money comes and goes. Leigh Steinberg talks Dodgers baseball and football revenue along with the unlimited potential of Lamar Jackson with Nestor as…

Day 1 Maryland Oyster Tour: John Shields of Gertrude's tells Nestor the joys of fried oysters in Baltimore

It was mandatory that we begin the Maryland Oyster Tour – 26 Oysters in 26 Days in 26 Ways to celebrate our 26th WNST Baltimore Positive anniversary – with family. Allow our wonderful cousin-by-marriage-of-our-daughter-in-law and Chesapeake chef savant John Shields…

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#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

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

We always wanted to have Baltimore’s most famous worldwide export on the show but were afraid to ask. In advance of his “A John Waters Christmas: Let’s Blow It Up!” at Baltimore SoundStage on December 21st, the Pope Of Trash

Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…

Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the

Catching up with the former Nasty Nestor

Local Fowl Players Radio host Mike Spedden asked Nestor to tell his rock and roll and sports radio story for a little while. And what Baltimore Positive is really all about…

Step inside, walk this way for chat with Phil Collen of Def Leppard

Nestor Aparicio spends a brief moment with guitarist Phil Collen of Def Leppard chatting about playing rock music acoustically and soccer vs. football! Hershey, PA on Aug. 12, 2007.

Chip Znuff of Enuff Znuff joins Nestor to talk rock and rock and M3 Festival at Merriweather

One time, Nestor Aparicio and Chip Znuff saw Nolan Ryan pitch at Memorial Stadium together in a limo. And, yes, Chip was wearing that hat and those shades. Get high on a new thing and a few old stories in

Music Classic

Conducting her way through the Spider-Verse with love, sweet love

The utopia of art, spirit and music with the legendary Todd Rundgren

Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Todd Rundgren talks Meat Loaf, baseball, Daryl Hall, Kauai and making a difference through art, song and connection with his Spirit Of Harmony and Global Nation TV. He performs at Appell Center in York,…

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.

Do you love those memories of Capital Centre as much as we do?

Capital Centre retrospective book author Kevin Leonard regales Nestor with stories of Landover childhood glory and Abe Pollin from Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite red and blue arena…

The time that Bruce Springsteen called Nestor a dummy at the Super Bowl

For the record: he thought it was a great and timely question back in Tampa in 2009...

Lofgren still finding the Mountains to climb off E Street as The Boss returns to Baltimore

Silver Spring native and lifer musician Nils Lofgren joins Nestor for a candid conversation about his latest work, "Mountains," released in the middle of a worldwide tour with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band that comes to Oriole Park at…

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

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

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

Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s

The world according to Ted Venetoulis…

You never forget that first big event at Capital Centre!

Was it ZZ Top, Rush or Ted Nugent? Was it Hulk Hogan as a heel vs. Bob Backlund or Dusty Rhodes coming north? Was it Wayne Gretzky or Magic Johnson or Larry Bird? Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin reminisce about their youth and experiences at Capital Centre and discuss the significance of keeping mementos from their past experiences.

This one goes out to the ones who love R.E.M.

Fresh off of killing it at the Trifecta Food Truck Festival in Timonium, Chris Sanchirico of the R.E.M. tribute band Dead Letter Office shares his indie music love and the moves of Michael Stipe. He also talks about the passion for his beloved New York Giants. The band is playing along with The Unforgettable Fire at Recher Theatre on Saturday, March 11.

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Telling the story of 9/11 and New York baseball twenty years later

Legendary sports producer Ross Greenburg joins Nestor to tell the story of 9/11 two decades later through the eyes of New York managers Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine. Sports heals.

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

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

Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL

Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres talks about the joy of rock music

On Radio Row at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego in 2003, Nestor got a chance to talk Frankie and The Knockouts with drummer Tico Torres as the Bon Jovi boys were on the road during the “It’s My Life” era.

Billy Joel tells Nestor about being broke in January 1990 on the Stormfront Tour

The Piano Man told the story of managers and the music business ripping him off during a lengthy and very candid interview with Nestor Aparicio, who was a music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore.

Turning Canton Square into Scunny Square: remembering a legend

Time will not dim the glory of the deeds of Patrick “Scunny” McKusker

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

AFC North rivals meet on Radio Row as Jamal Lewis, Charlie Batch share Ravens-Steelers stories

Charlie Batch and Jamal Lewis visit Nestor on Radio Row as Steelers and Ravens come together ahead of 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta.

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.

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn’t much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

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

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

It’s time to tell some legendary Tom Matte stories…

Author Joel Poiley gives Nestor the full back story about his book on the life and times and amazing career of Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte. “Last Man Standing” is coming this summer for anyone who wants to know more about the late, great running back we all met and loved around town.

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight remembers his childhood friend Jim Gorman

You might not know the story of the 1977 MEAC champions at Morgan State. Or what happened to the coach? Or his kid? Or the white guy on the team whose brother became the drummer in The Black Crowes. The incredible life of Jim Gorman told by a local kid…

How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch

Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

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