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

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.”
ColumnNes: In the end, the Ravens came close but was it really a close game?

ColumnNes: In the end, the Ravens came close but was it really a close game?

What is there to say about any Week 1 game in NFL in any year? It’s always choppy, sloppy and stoppy. And that’s just the officiating…
My fall journalism "Declaration of Independence" – A working-without-access Labor Day of Baltimore sports and breaking 'kayfabe' on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens

My fall journalism "Declaration of Independence" – A working-without-access Labor Day of Baltimore sports and breaking 'kayfabe' on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens

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…
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.
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A Cup of Soup or Bowl

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.

Orioles fans are flocking and gathering for ownership change

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

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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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What happened to Rutsch in the clutch?

Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.

Falling into flavors of fall and finding relief

Well, of course there’s a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall! Wendy Bronfein, our Chief Cannabis Officer, updates Nestor on fall flavors and Fireball and provides more education for folks who need topical pain relief with Move line.

The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos

Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…

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.

My fall journalism “Declaration of Independence” – A working-without-access Labor Day of Baltimore sports and breaking ‘kayfabe’ on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens

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…

Evaluating Ravens defense after another loss to Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.

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.

Irish drinks, American football and Ravens season

Freshly back from Ireland with his son’s doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard Raskin visits with Nestor on the eve of another exciting season of Baltimore Ravens football.

Getting prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff NFL season in Kansas City

We’ve been waiting since January for this one. The Baltimore Ravens head to Kansas City to face the Super Bowl champions with some news faces and new possibilities in the running game. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get you prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff the NFL season. Are you ready for some football?

Real life and the Ravens offensive line in aftermath of D’Alessandris loss

The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D’Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line coach.

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A September Holliday? Getting the Orioles right and Lamar back on the practice field

A September Holliday? Getting the Orioles right and Lamar back on the practice field

Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined…
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Lamar Jackson, Kyle Van Noy sit out practice as Ravens begin Week 2 preparations

Head coach John Harbaugh wouldn't disclose why his franchise quarterback wasn't taking part on Monday.

What happened to Rutsch in the clutch?

Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time…

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 1 loss in Kansas City

Illegal formation madness aside, Ronnie Stanley was a bright spot for an offensive line with plenty of concerns overall.

Another long road awaits Ravens for next shot to prove Kansas City isn't their "kryptonite"

“They’re not my kryptonite.”  Roughly 30 minutes after the Ravens lost Thursday’s 27-20 heartbreaker to Kansas City by an Isaiah Likely toe out of bounds, the question cited Lamar Jackson referring to the Chiefs as “our kryptonite” four years ago.…

Evaluating Ravens defense after another loss to Mahomes

Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens' defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday's 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they'll get another chance in January.

The curious clock management of Harbaugh and Ravens after another Chiefs loss

Tick, tock. The Ravens were down 10 points in the fourth quarter and didn't seem to be hasty. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions of John Harbaugh, clock management and the penalties to Ronnie Stanley and the offensive…
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Sports with Luke Jones

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The WNST Sports Report

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Wendy Bronfein

Falling into flavors of fall and finding relief

Well, of course there's a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall!…

Do you miss the WNST Text Service for breaking sports news? (We do, too!)

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and…

Irish drinks, American football and Ravens season

Freshly back from Ireland with his son's doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard…

Mary Drexler and John Martin educate Nestor on Responsible Gaming Month and football wagering season

Mary Drexler and John Martin discuss the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling assistance, offerings and resources to help…

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…

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Reading The Book On It

Reading the Book

The long-term challenge for Orioles of Rubenstein to compete with deep-pocketed Yankees

Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets

Bringing the mystery of Aaron Rodgers to light in unauthorized biography "Out Of Darkness"

Author Ian O'Connor tells his journalism trail in writing new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography

Being 'well read' does not include banning books in American libraries

Our favorite librarian advocate Meghan McCorkell of the Enoch Pratt Free Library tells Nestor about all of the cool, modern ways our local institution is serving our citizens and defending the rights of authors and the community to access books.

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…

My fall journalism "Declaration of Independence" – A working-without-access Labor Day of Baltimore sports and breaking 'kayfabe' on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens

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…

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…

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#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Music Classic

Being a Styx 'Renegade' long before it was the Steelers battle song

After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to…

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

With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence…

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…

Creating a new Page in the story of Barenaked Ladies legacy in Annapolis

Founding and former member of Canadian band Barenaked Ladies Steven Page tells Nestor about modern life and music en route to Ramshead On Stage in Annapolis with his trio and all the hits on August 12th.

My town: The bleeding heart of Cleveland baseball with Munch Bishop

After spending a few days in Ohio last week, Nestor welcomes his legendary Cleveland radio pal and Lucky's Cafe breakfast companion Mark "Munch" Bishop back onto the show to discuss Rock Hall music history, the legend of rocker Michael Stanley…

Going back to Summer Camp with Hootie and The Blowfish

Sure, they'll always be known as a South Carolina band, but Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan is always quick to point out his Maryland roots for home and sports. He catches up on Orioles Magic, thirty years of…

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

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Nestor tells old Colts and Ravens war stories

Recently, Nestor Aparicio was invited as a guest on the Chris Heidel Internet Radio Show just in time to tell some never-before-told tales of Steve Bisciotti, Jim Irsay and who got to keep the Colts records in Canton, Ohio. Listen. Learn. Know.

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