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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

#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

More Stories

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

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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25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 20 – The legacy of the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 20 – The legacy of the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis
It’s complicated – and always will be, the Colts thing in Baltimore for anyone who was alive in 1984. Over a quarter of a century it’s never been ignored but back in 2011 at the Indianapolis Super Bowl, Nestor finally put down the sword and the horseshoe for his mental health writing a letter to the citizens of Indiana that got nearly a million views during Radio Row week. But it didn’t come without raising a whole lotta hell for a quarter of a century.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 11: The legacy of “The Nasty Nice Guy Awards” two decades later
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
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

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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

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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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.

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.
Community
What’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war of words and trade demand?
What’s next in Lamar vs. Ravens war of words and trade demand?
It has been the biggest story of the NFL offseason, not just in Baltimore but around the league. The intrigue grows with the Lamar Jackson trade demand but what’s the reality for Steve Bisciotti and the Ravens in moving forward to play football in the fall?
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Ransom says MedChi docs are on frontlines battling and need community COVID support
Ransom says MedChi docs are on frontlines battling and need community COVID support
An appreciation and some insights from the doctors who are waging a battle against the corona virus
C-Suite
Waxing nostalgic for the venerable brands of Ocean City and The Embers story becoming BLU Bayside crab house
Waxing nostalgic for the venerable brands of Ocean City and The Embers story becoming BLU Bayside crab house
It didn’t take Nestor long to find out the story of Ocean City is the story of Baltimore people going east to the Atlantic Ocean. Meet Cole Taustin and hear his Pimlico tale of an Eastern Shore crab cake and family story of building a business on the Coastal Highway.
Arts and Entertainment
Loving the Baltimore community music connection between Curio Wellness and CFG Bank Arena
Loving the Baltimore community music connection between Curio Wellness and CFG Bank Arena
Our Chief Cannabis Officer for education Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the local business connection and partnership with CFG Bank Arena, rock and roll and contesting and gifting for the holidays. Even Mariah Carey is coming to Baltimore to sing about Santa!
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Leaving Las Vegas
Leaving Las Vegas
Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the aftermath of 9/11 twenty years later in our hearts and a lost weekend for Ravens fans in Las Vegas.

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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

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip
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
Neyer: How will Orioles new ownership position strategy and payroll?
Neyer: How will Orioles new ownership position strategy and payroll?
Baseball historian and author Rob Neyer talks past, present and future of the Baltimore Orioles franchise with Nestor. He also knows a few things about Adley Rutschman…
The roots of Kenny Albert in Baltimore that started WNST and launched his incredible career
The roots of Kenny Albert in Baltimore that started WNST and launched his incredible career
It’s now been 33 years since Kenny Albert came to Baltimore as the Skipjacks voice and invited Nestor to come on his radio show at WITH-AM 1230. Let the author of “A Mic For All Seasons” tell you about his
The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band
The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band
Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with
Dear Steve Bisciotti: Ask Chad Steele what he thinks I said about Sage so I can tell Ravens fans why I was really exterminated
Dear Steve Bisciotti: Ask Chad Steele what he thinks I said about Sage so I can tell Ravens fans why I was really exterminated
“What did do you do wrong, Nestor?” “Why would the Ravens throw you out?” “Why are you the only one in the local media whom they’ve thrown out?” “Why have they treated you this way?” “WHAT DID YOU DO WRONG!?!”

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)

No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed
No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed
Working through the emotions of never seeing Geddy and Alex on stage with Neil Peart again, Rush superfan Scott Norton and Nestor play counterparts in moving from analog kids to digital men and tell old tales of Gershon’s and Jerry
Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays
Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays
Legendary drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for Nestor’s 31st Anniversary at Costas Inn in Dundalk with pals John Allen and former 1970s bandmate George Kondylas to tell old punk rock Christmas tales
Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the eighties
Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the eighties
This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history
Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor
Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor
The music education never ends and when the Berklee professor and guitarist and songwriter speaks, we hear the tales of the road and memories along the way.
Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band
Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band
The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for the first time and drumming for a long time with his Chicago elders. Oh, and how

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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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,
Baseball legend Rod Carew shares heartwarming Ravens miracle that saved his life
Baseball legend Rod Carew shares heartwarming Ravens miracle that saved his life
The Baseball Hall of Famer tells the story of late Baltimore tight end Konrad Reuland with Nestor on Radio Row in Minnesota at Super Bowl LII.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 9: The power of the WNST Text Service to break and deliver sports news
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 9: The power of the WNST Text Service to break and deliver sports news
The founder of WNST is an old news hound who was trained by the best in the business in the 1980s at The News American and The Baltimore Sun. When the internet became a thing at the turn of the century and texting quickly became ubiquitous, Nestor Aparicio asked his listeners to join the WNST Text Service sponsored by Koons
What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?
What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?
Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.
Getting pumped to discuss the FINE comeback of Aerosmith in 1990
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
Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn
Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn
Did you know that 80s pop star Thomas Dolby has been a professor at Johns Hopkins teaching music for several years? It was poetry in motion when he was an ambassador and performer at the inaugural Light City when Nestor first got to say hello in 2016.
This one goes out to the ones who love R.E.M.
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,
She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership
She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 4: The night we brought Harbaugh, Tomlin and Billick together to share Super Bowl glory stories
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
When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn
When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn
It was the beginning of the Brian Billick era in Baltimore when two future Hall of Famers gathered in Parkville to talk about winning a ring.
Neagle talks about love of baseball and Bernie Walter
Neagle talks about love of baseball and Bernie Walter
The one-time Arundel High sensation and 13-year MLB veteran has been no stranger to visits with Nestor over all of these years. This time, they talk love of the game and growing up around the big leagues…
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?
WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 3: When Whiskey Joe’s ran out of beer in Tampa on Super Bowl XXXV Sunday
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
My snapshots & memories of the great life of Arthur B. Modell…
My snapshots & memories of the great life of Arthur B. Modell…
Art Modell changed our lives forever in Baltimore when he brought us the Ravens…
That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball
That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball
We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.

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