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Jackson misses Wednesday’s practice as Ravens prepare to welcome new center Jurgens to mix
Jackson misses Wednesday’s practice as Ravens prepare to welcome new center Jurgens to mix
DeCosta, Ravens take big swing acquiring two-time Pro Bowl center Jurgens from Philadelphia
DeCosta, Ravens take big swing acquiring two-time Pro Bowl center Jurgens from Philadelphia
Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar
Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar
What does modernizing the State’s Attorney office mean for Baltimore County residents?
What does modernizing the State’s Attorney office mean for Baltimore County residents?
Nestor Aparicio

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Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

As Mike Elias prepares another "we failed again but I'm keeping my job" press conference at The Warehouse to discuss the future of a sport that doesn't feel like it'll even hit the field next April, Nestor Aparicio pens a "Dear Mike Elias" #ColumnNes missive before the MLB playoff games begin and you lose interest in the Baltimore Orioles and their treacherous offseason of nothingness.
#AlmostFamousNes No. 28: It’s time to KISS and shout out loud what your parents would never believe about rocking and rolling all night and partying every day

#AlmostFamousNes No. 28: It’s time to KISS and shout out loud what your parents would never believe about rocking and rolling all night and partying every day

God gave rock and roll to you and the God of Thunder and the allure of KISS turned me into a music fan and lifelong concert seeker. This is the first in a series of 28 musical artists as we count down celebrating our 28th Anniversary at WNST Baltimore Positive by sharing our love, lure and the lore of music, concerts, bands, songs and the soundtrack of our lives together. You wanted the best and you got it...
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

Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what happens when one person refuses to stop believing in Baltimore.
Dear Lamar Jackson: The time is now to believe that

Dear Lamar Jackson: The time is now to believe that

At 29 years old, entering your ninth NFL season carrying two MVP trophies, with John Harbaugh gone, Jesse Minter installed, another offensive coordinator designing another offense around your extraordinary abilities and Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta spending every available dollar trying to keep this championship window open, there really isn’t much left to discuss. It’s time.
Rock and roll never forgets: Why I'm spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories

Rock and roll never forgets: Why I'm spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories

Baltimore Positive and WNST are celebrating 28 years, and instead of giving you another list of football players, baseball games, favorite sports somethings or places where I've eaten a crab cake – and I've got plenty of all of those – I'm going back to where a lot of this really started for me: the music. My Almost Famous youth as a teenage music critic…
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Our 25 WNST Stories of Glory

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. 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.

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In The City...

Ivan Bates: On law, order, people, process and prosecution in Baltimore City

Are the streets of Baltimore City safer than they were a decade ago? Peace and progress in our city continues to be a daily effort for Baltimore City State’s Attorney Ivan Bates, who joins Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market to discuss youth crime, accountability and the challenges of the juvenile system while getting the repeat offenders off the street to make the city safer.

Finding loving homes for children is what CASA Baltimore County is all about

In a weary world with so many problems, the folks at CASA Baltimore County are providing leadership and care for foster children in need of loving, caring home environments. Jennifer Stine of CASA Baltimore County tells Nestor about the organization and he confides about his amazing adoptive parents who wanted and needed a child in Dundalk 50 years ago. This one is personal.

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Getting an invite to the best party of the year
Getting an invite to the best party of the year

Our forever pal James Bond of the Living Classrooms Foundation gets Nestor ready for Maritime Magic in Fells Point on October 4th. Come down and eat and drink and dance and learn and support one of the great groups that is working to lift and grow Baltimore!

The amazing holiday story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex
The amazing holiday story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex

When we bring “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” on the road every February, these are exactly the kinds of stories we seek to tell so you’ll get involved. Meet Robin Emrick, who tells Nestor the incredible story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex and holiday joy for children and struggling parents in East Baltimore County.

Investing in our community for 25 years
Investing in our community for 25 years

When Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski stopped by the Dundalk homestead of Drug City for our 25th Anniversary celebration, we discussed how our citizens bond over sports, milkshakes and the important pieces that make our neighborhoods feel like home.

A Maryland Crab Cake Tour and trying to avoid crowds without masks
A Maryland Crab Cake Tour and trying to avoid crowds without masks

As the tour unfolds, Don Mohler wants to know what’s going on with masks and mandates and public obedience of laws and orders and common sense in The Free State. This week’s version of The Recon is a lot of crab cake and some real tales of wi-fi from the road.

Having a sports bar and naturally evolving into wagering and OTB at Greenmount Station
Having a sports bar and naturally evolving into wagering and OTB at Greenmount Station

Growing a neighborhood bar and grill with great crab cakes into a sports wagering and OTB hub for Hampstead. Some sports wagering soon to pair with those delicious crab cakes at Greenmount Station in Hampstead?

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#AlmostFamousNes 28th Anniversary Musical Memory Bank

Time And Time again with The Smithereens
Time And Time again with The Smithereens

On the eve of their annual return to Ramshead On-Stage in Annapolis, guitarist Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and joins Nestor to toast the years and cheers and tears of their longtime friendship. One night, at Bohager’s…or was it Hammerjacks?

Rock and roll never forgets: Why I’m spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories
Rock and roll never forgets: Why I’m spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories

Baltimore Positive and WNST are celebrating 28 years, and instead of giving you another list of football players, baseball games, favorite sports somethings or places where I’ve eaten a crab cake – and I’ve got plenty of all of those – I’m going back to where a lot of this really started for me: the music. My Almost Famous youth as a teenage music critic…

It’s been such a long time to have more than a feeling about sports
It’s been such a long time to have more than a feeling about sports

It’s been such a long time without sports, so this is the 2nd in a May dispatch of daily Most Influential Albums in your music life challenge on Facebook. Nestor is playing along with more than a feeling…

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009
Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins Nestor for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay from Radio Row on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.

With every nerve aware, here are my Top 50 Rush songs of all time
With every nerve aware, here are my Top 50 Rush songs of all time

Written 15 years ago when Neil Peart was alive and Rush was playing in Baltimore, Nestor examined his fifty favorite tracks at the time. With Geddy Lee and Alex Lifeson on the road once again with Anika Nilles on the drums, time to go for a ride in that red Barchetta.

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Intelligent Conversations on WNST-AM 1570 This Week

Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar

We’ve been concerned about the center of the offensive line for eight months and now with Vega Ioane moved into the middle, the guard spots become even more illuminated along with the depth needed to keep pace with the NFL realities. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depleted unit, the ankle of Lamar Jackson and what it might mean in Atlanta on Sunday night for Declan Doyle and the game plan against the suddenly stout Falcons.

What does modernizing the State’s Attorney office mean for Baltimore County residents?

With elected officials in unique positions, we always start with the roles of the job and incoming Baltimore County State’s Attorney Sarah David unfurls for Nestor her ambitious plans to modernize the Towson office for local citizens. On her second visit to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, she reiterates her desire to share information to strengthen public safety, grow community engagement and provide transparency about crime and holding criminals accountable.

Let’s Light The Night for Blood Cancer United on Friday at the stadium

Join the Blood Cancer United team with survivors, warriors and walkers all coming together to Light The Night with reds, whites and yellows all around the stadium as we celebrate and remember all who have battled bravely once again to raise money and awareness to keep folks alive. Nestor welcomes Brandi Orcutt-Velez to learn all of the details of this year’s evening, which promises perfect weather at the stadium.

Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

John Harbaugh is long gone as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens but the penalties that often were assigned as his task to clean up have remained under rookie leader Jesse Minter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defense, flags and how the problem will affect the team if Lamar Jackson isn’t on the field Sunday night in Atlanta.

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

As if the Baltimore Orioles don’t have enough problems and real drama, this week it was the words of Jim Palmer and the disregard and defense of manager Craig Albernaz that engaged Birdland while the MLB playoffs rolled along on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame discourse and the tone-deaf ownership and management of this whole David Rubenstein era of leadership, on and off the field and its ear toward the franchise heroes who built Camden Yards and the fans who support the Orioles two billion-dollar brand.

Getting that important check-up in the neighborhood with GBMC

It’s nice when you can find a doctor in the neighborhood without having to go to the hospital so Nestor was pleased to chat with Dr. Ashley Yuen, who educates us about her GBMC family practice right in East Towson and all of the great reasons to get a check-up for peace of mind and body.

Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

As Mike Elias prepares another “we failed again but I’m keeping my job” press conference at The Warehouse to discuss the future of a sport that doesn’t feel like it’ll even hit the field next April, Nestor Aparicio pens a “Dear Mike Elias” #ColumnNes missive before the MLB playoff games begin and you lose interest in the Baltimore Orioles and their treacherous offseason of nothingness.

Paradise by the baseball light with Meat Loaf

Longtime Meat Loaf drummer John Miceli shares tales of the myth of “Bat Out Of Hell” and the Neverland Express band as the “Celebrating Meat Loaf” group brings a special Halloween show to Rams Head in Annapolis on Saturday afternoon with the music of Jim Steinman with a Rocky Horror twist. And, finally, Nestor gets to tell the “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” Phil Rizzuto story at Merriweather Post Pavilion to the drummer who didn’t miss a beat on that fateful day in 1996.

Another sloppy win and lingering concerns for Lamar muddy the week ahead

Any win is a good one but the Baltimore Ravens needed to survive an onside kick late after another defensive meltdown in a game that Lamar Jackson left early with an ankle problem and a limp. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns after a too-narrow-for-confidence 24-18 win over the lowly Tennessee Titans.

Life inside The Star, the superstars of MLB and rock star memories with the “other” Mussina

Three decades ago when Mike Mussina was toeing the rubber at Camden Yards, his younger Mark struck up a friendship with Nestor that has lasted a lifetime. And in the week after a Baltimore Ravens’ victory over his beloved Dallas Cowboys, it was time to turn to a one-time WNST radio host when the station began 28 years ago to bring the MLB playoffs and our 28th anniversary music memory bank exploration full circle with a side order of Meat Loaf and Van Halen. And maybe some Tommy Conwell…

Fall fun, purple winners and new games

As the Home Run Riches seasons winds up and the Ravens scratch-off season kicks into full gear, Senior Advisor John Martin of The Maryland Lottery brings Nestor into October ready to win and learn about some new games and ways to win.

When you make a lifer friend camping out for Billy Joel tickets at Hecht’s in 1983

This recent gathering of old music tickets, artifacts and memories would not be complete without reaching to the guy Nestor met as a 14-year old camping out for concert tickets at the old Hecht’s at Reistertown Road Plaza. Our old Live Aid and lifer pal Richard Abrahams brings the rock and roll music memory bank to State Fare in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Tour, adding huge contributions with tales of U2, The Alarm and The Smithereens to our 28 bands of significance as we count ’em down. Oh, and that time we camped out at The Spectrum for Rush tickets in the dead of winter of 1984…

#AlmostFamousNes No. 28: It’s time to KISS and shout out loud what your parents would never believe about rocking and rolling all night and partying every day

God gave rock and roll to you and the God of Thunder and the allure of KISS turned me into a music fan and lifelong concert seeker. This is the first in a series of 28 musical artists as we count down celebrating our 28th Anniversary at WNST Baltimore Positive by sharing our love, lure and the lore of music, concerts, bands, songs and the soundtrack of our lives together. You wanted the best and you got it…

Schaech: Bringing the Blue Ridge magic back to Baltimore

Edgewood native and now-Nashville-based actor Johnathon Schaech returns to discuss the recent success of his Amazon series “Blue Ridge” and talk Baltimore sports with Nestor as the seasons change and the wait continues for Orioles fans everywhere.

The end of the season Orioles press conference they didn’t want you to see

We are still baffled at the direction of the Baltimore Orioles and nothing was more troubling than watching Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz make excuses without accountability (or ownership representation) at a Monday press conference at The Warehouse that their own network, social media and website didn’t air live. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the future of the franchise and the tumultuous offseason ahead for MLB as the rest of baseball watches the postseason.

Nashville football past, present and future and the legend and lore of Ravens at Titans

Every time we visit Nashville, the downtown area and vibrancy seems to double. Now with a giant new stadium being erected and Super Bowl coming to the Music City in four years, the locals are wondering if the Tennessee Titans and their stolen colors of the Oilers will catch up to the progress on the field. As Cam Ward attempts to find success and Titans come to Baltimore a double-digit dog, we welcomed legendary Associated Press sportswriter Teresa Walker back to update us on the drip and drabs of waiting on Derrick Henry to steamroll his old franchise on Sunday.

The new center of attention as Ravens scramble to find an offensive line

Sure, the Baltimore Ravens should whip the hapless Tennessee Titans at home on Sunday but as Luke Jones and Nestor point out, finding a real and effective offensive line combination must be at the front of concerns as Lamar Jackson, Derrick Henry and Zay Flowers look to produce points in the coming weeks. It’s less than ideal. Just ask Eric DeCosta…

I recognize those uniforms the Titans stole from Houston!

There is no one on earth better equipped to tell the story of the Houston Oilers becoming the Tennessee Titans than NFL historian and five-decade Houston Chronicle reporter John McClain, who always makes time to talk football and Hall of Fame worthiness with us. The General provides a full preview and review of how those LuvYaBlue uniforms wound up on Cam Ward on Sunday. Oh, and why the Texans stink so far…

Long scuffling Titans come to Baltimore massive underdogs on Sunday

We don’t play the Tennessee Titans as often as we used to around here but lifer Nashville sportswriter Jim Wyatt returns from the Music City for a realistic and current state of the former Houston Oilers franchise and the debate about those Luv Ya Blue threads they’re sporting and selling. But, about the winning…

Maybe the AFC North is better than we thought?

While all four teams in the AFC ended Week 3 with a 2-1 mark, we’re not so sure that the surge of the Browns and resolve of the Steelers will stand the test of time or the standings. But, for now, the Ravens certainly haven’t looked the part of the dominant outfit we expected a month ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the center of the purple concerns on the offensive line and prepare for Titans on Sunday in Baltimore.

Dear Lamar Jackson: The time is now to believe that

At 29 years old, entering your ninth NFL season carrying two MVP trophies, with John Harbaugh gone, Jesse Minter installed, another offensive coordinator designing another offense around your extraordinary abilities and Steve Bisciotti and Eric DeCosta spending every available dollar trying to keep this championship window open, there really isn’t much left to discuss. It’s time.

Loop The Redeemer kicks up a memorable win in Rio

The run to Rio de Janeiro ended with an interesting Loop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the Baltimore Ravens 34-31 win over the Dallas Cowboys on the foot of the kicker whose burden has been heavy since last season’s exit miss in Pittsburgh. This time, it was 56 yards and “good” on a day when the field, the play, the tackling and the run game weren’t always good enough. The guys in purple return to America from South America at 2-1. That’ll work…

Luke Jones

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Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar

We’ve been concerned about the center of the offensive line for eight months and now with Vega Ioane moved into the middle, the guard spots become even more illuminated along with the depth needed to keep pace with the NFL realities. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depleted unit, the ankle of Lamar Jackson and what it might mean in Atlanta on Sunday night for Declan Doyle and the game plan against the suddenly stout Falcons.

Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

John Harbaugh is long gone as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens but the penalties that often were assigned as his task to clean up have remained under rookie leader Jesse Minter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defense, flags and how the problem will affect the team if Lamar Jackson isn’t on the field Sunday night in Atlanta.

What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

As if the Baltimore Orioles don’t have enough problems and real drama, this week it was the words of Jim Palmer and the disregard and defense of manager Craig Albernaz that engaged Birdland while the MLB playoffs rolled along on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame discourse and the tone-deaf ownership and management of this whole David Rubenstein era of leadership, on and off the field and its ear toward the franchise heroes who built Camden Yards and the fans who support the Orioles two billion-dollar brand.

Another sloppy win and lingering concerns for Lamar muddy the week ahead

Any win is a good one but the Baltimore Ravens needed to survive an onside kick late after another defensive meltdown in a game that Lamar Jackson left early with an ankle problem and a limp. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the concerns after a too-narrow-for-confidence 24-18 win over the lowly Tennessee Titans.

Sports with Luke Jones

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Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar

We’ve been concerned about the center of the offensive line for eight months and now with Vega Ioane moved into the middle, the guard spots become even more illuminated along with the depth needed to keep pace with the NFL realities. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depleted unit, the ankle of Lamar Jackson and what it might mean in Atlanta on Sunday night for Declan Doyle and the game plan against the suddenly stout Falcons.

Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

John Harbaugh is long gone as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens but the penalties that often were assigned as his task to clean up have remained under rookie leader Jesse Minter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defense, flags and how the problem will affect the team if Lamar Jackson isn’t on the field Sunday night in Atlanta.

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

As if the Baltimore Orioles don’t have enough problems and real drama, this week it was the words of Jim Palmer and the disregard and defense of manager Craig Albernaz that engaged Birdland while the MLB playoffs rolled along on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame discourse and the tone-deaf ownership and management of this whole David Rubenstein era of leadership, on and off the field and its ear toward the franchise heroes who built Camden Yards and the fans who support the Orioles two billion-dollar brand.

Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 win over Tennessee

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 4 win over Tennessee

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

Ravens not expecting "crazy long-term" absence for Jackson, but Week 5 status remains unclear

Ravens not expecting "crazy long-term" absence for Jackson, but Week 5 status remains unclear

Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

Paradise by the baseball light with Meat Loaf

Paradise by the baseball light with Meat Loaf

Another sloppy win and lingering concerns for Lamar muddy the week ahead

Another sloppy win and lingering concerns for Lamar muddy the week ahead

Life inside The Star, the superstars of MLB and rock star memories with the "other" Mussina

Life inside The Star, the superstars of MLB and rock star memories with the "other" Mussina

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What does modernizing the State’s Attorney office mean for Baltimore County residents?

With elected officials in unique positions, we always start with the roles of the job and incoming Baltimore County State’s Attorney Sarah David unfurls for Nestor her ambitious plans to modernize the Towson office for local citizens. On her second visit to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, she reiterates her desire to share information to strengthen public safety, grow community engagement and provide transparency about crime and holding criminals accountable.

Let’s Light The Night for Blood Cancer United on Friday at the stadium

Join the Blood Cancer United team with survivors, warriors and walkers all coming together to Light The Night with reds, whites and yellows all around the stadium as we celebrate and remember all who have battled bravely once again to raise money and awareness to keep folks alive. Nestor welcomes Brandi Orcutt-Velez to learn all of the details of this year’s evening, which promises perfect weather at the stadium.

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

Getting that important check-up in the neighborhood with GBMC

It’s nice when you can find a doctor in the neighborhood without having to go to the hospital so Nestor was pleased to chat with Dr. Ashley Yuen, who educates us about her GBMC family practice right in East Towson and all of the great reasons to get a check-up for peace of mind and body.

Dear Mike Elias: This is what operational failure looks like

As Mike Elias prepares another “we failed again but I’m keeping my job” press conference at The Warehouse to discuss the future of a sport that doesn’t feel like it’ll even hit the field next April, Nestor Aparicio pens a “Dear Mike Elias” #ColumnNes missive before the MLB playoff games begin and you lose interest in the Baltimore Orioles and their treacherous offseason of nothingness.

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Reghi discusses impact of Lebron and passion for football in Cleveland
Reghi discusses impact of Lebron and passion for football in Cleveland

The one-time, longtime voice of Orioles baseball on Home Team Sports at the turn of the century returns to discuss the impact of Lebron and Black Lives Matter on sports and how the passion for football in Ohio is burning hot with high schools suiting up in the midwest.

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The outer layer in the plans for the new Inner Harbor
The outer layer in the plans for the new Inner Harbor

Local developer Jeff Ratnow attempts to educate Bill Cole and Nestor about plans for the new Harborplace space and the financial realities of the Inner Harbor and downtown to be an economic generator for the entire city and community.

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Merriman on thrill and surprise of being welcomed into Terps Hall of Fame
Merriman on thrill and surprise of being welcomed into Terps Hall of Fame

His three years on the field with the Maryland Terps showed him to be a No. 12 overall selection but it’s been his annual coat drives and lifelong commitment to College Park that earned longtime NFL pass rusher Shawne Merriman a natural seat in the Maryland Terrapins Hall of Fame earlier this month. He discussed the honor with Nestor here as well as words about Maxx Crosby, the Ravens and the Chargers path to winning in Los Angeles.

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LoBianco tells us all he knows about Pence the politician
LoBianco tells us all he knows about Pence the politician

Author Tom Lobianco has a new book on the political rise of Mike Pence. Our chat with him covered a lot of ground from Indianapolis to D.C. and now into impeachment…

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

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Rethinking the Pikesville Armory for the future

Longtime civic leader Barry Williams returns for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to educate Nestor about the future of the Pikesville Armory Project, designed to serve the community for generations to come after being an historic piece of the area recently abandoned and unused. Always looking to the future…

Dr. Anthony Jenkins

The feeling of coming “home” to Coppin

It’s the biggest week of the year on campus at Coppin State as the Eagles hail home all of the alumni and folks all over the country (and world) to come back to West Baltimore to celebrate the legacy and impact of the university. Kimberly Nelson invites Nestor on campus for Homecoming Week and the alumni legacy of education and spirit of the tens of thousands of proud graduates.

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John Martin

Fall fun, purple winners and new games

As the Home Run Riches seasons winds up and the Ravens scratch-off season kicks into full gear, Senior Advisor John Martin of The Maryland Lottery brings Nestor into October ready to win and learn about some new games and ways to win.

Bill Cole

Seeing the seafood and tasting the Chesapeake at The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville

Now that The Fishmonger’s Daughter is serving folks for lunch and dinner in Catonsville, it was time to sit down with Damye Hahn and talk about her incredible vision and passion to get the Faidley’s family from Lexington Market to a full-service restaurant in their hometown on Frederick Road. Bill Cole joins Nestor to talk fresh seafood, local dining and the family touch that only four generations in Baltimore can bring.

Leonard Raskin

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

Wendy Bronfein

Rethinking the Pikesville Armory for the future

Longtime civic leader Barry Williams returns for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to educate Nestor about the future of the Pikesville Armory Project, designed to serve the community for generations to come after being an historic piece of the area recently abandoned and unused. Always looking to the future…

Dr. Anthony Jenkins

The feeling of coming “home” to Coppin

It’s the biggest week of the year on campus at Coppin State as the Eagles hail home all of the alumni and folks all over the country (and world) to come back to West Baltimore to celebrate the legacy and impact of the university. Kimberly Nelson invites Nestor on campus for Homecoming Week and the alumni legacy of education and spirit of the tens of thousands of proud graduates.

Bill Cole

Seeing the seafood and tasting the Chesapeake at The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville

Now that The Fishmonger’s Daughter is serving folks for lunch and dinner in Catonsville, it was time to sit down with Damye Hahn and talk about her incredible vision and passion to get the Faidley’s family from Lexington Market to a full-service restaurant in their hometown on Frederick Road. Bill Cole joins Nestor to talk fresh seafood, local dining and the family touch that only four generations in Baltimore can bring.

Leonard Raskin

Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

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John Martin

Fall fun, purple winners and new games

As the Home Run Riches seasons winds up and the Ravens scratch-off season kicks into full gear, Senior Advisor John Martin of The Maryland Lottery brings Nestor into October ready to win and learn about some new games and ways to win.

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Reading The Book On It

From the sports truths of Deadspin to the pulp and fiction of Athens
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 sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL
The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

Baltimore author Mike Freeman discusses life as a Mt. St. Joe student and lifer NFL writer. His new book “Football’s Fearless Activists” chronicles The Knee, the words of Donald Trump and the machine of the National Football League.

Dear John Harbaugh: The long fraud of your goodbye and $oft landing in The Big Apple
Dear John Harbaugh: The long fraud of your goodbye and $oft landing in The Big Apple

I’ve blessed myself with time to give your rather abrupt departure here some time to fully decant – like a hair-raising, pellet gun plum Ravens vintage – and smelling that musty, stale aroma and a hint of that rancid taste in the mouth you get when someone leaves town wearing a smile that doesn’t quite match the damage they did on the way out. “What do you want me to tell the other humans I know when they ask me about you?”

The communication breakdown of John Harbaugh
The communication breakdown of John Harbaugh

It was 18 years of one message and that’s a long time for anyone, anywhere to be in charge of a billion dollar operation. Pikesville native and longtime Tampa sportswriter Joel Poiley joins Nestor in the aftermath of The Harbaugh Era to discuss changes in sports leadership over the years and the Ravens’ future in the hands of new blood.

An unlikely Baltimore and Pittsburgh friendship: How Mike Tomlin really feels about Nestor
An unlikely Baltimore and Pittsburgh friendship: How Mike Tomlin really feels about Nestor

Back in 2016 when Mike Tomlin joined John Harbaugh and Brian Billick on stage in downtown Baltimore for “A Night of Heroes” and Super Bowl championship stories of leadership, the future Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers head coach had some pointed (yet comedic) words for Nestor Aparicio and self-hatred. This will also tell you a lot about Baltimore Positive and who we are…

Reading the Book

The history of Hip-Hop in D.C. and International Black Film Festival coming to Pikes

D.C. Hip-Hop legend Priest Da Nomad educates Nestor about some Washington and Baltimore club and music history and his featured film "I Was The Weirdo" for the International Black Film Festival coming to the Pikes on October 10th.

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

Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what…

Rock and roll never forgets: Why I'm spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories

Baltimore Positive and WNST are celebrating 28 years, and instead of giving you another list of football players, baseball games, favorite sports somethings or places where I've eaten a crab cake – and I've got plenty of all of those…

On and off the ice with former WBAL Sportsline host Jeff Rimer

He spent a decade here as one of the premier voices in Baltimore sports, and the now longtime hockey play-by-play voice of the Florida Panthers and Columbus Blue Jackets has written a memoir to share his amazing stories of Orioles…

The Suggs and Yanda Hall of Fame debate continues as Canton changes the system

It's always a pleasure to welcome NFL historian and lifer sports writer Howard Balzer from the desert back to get Nestor ready for another Baltimore Ravens season with a deep conversation about the changes coming to the Pro Football Hall…

Triumph and holding onto the sounds inside your soul with Rik Emmett

Our favorite rock star Rik Emmett returns to tell Nestor what he's learned about life during this second act and leg of his band's reunion, and how his beautifully inspirational words and their meaning flows along for a lifetime. Along…

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TastyNes (We Love To Eat)

No. 8 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Woodlea Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies
No. 8 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Woodlea Bakery Chocolate Chip Cookies

A man will always love a chocolate chip cookie from his childhood. Behold the cookie that keeps us coming back to Bel Air Road and buying ’em fresh whenever we can. And that’s the way the cookie crumbles…

No. 7 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Costas Inn Crab Imperial and Oysters Rockefeller
No. 7 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Costas Inn Crab Imperial and Oysters Rockefeller

Two platters so nice that we had to think twice before we included them both in the 27th Anniversary TastyNes countdown. Our concert promoter pal Paul Manna bumped into Nestor at Costas Inn in Timonium and was given the royal treatment of Crab Imperial and Oysters Rockefeller in the new space at the racetrack.

Hail, hail Halethorpe! A Honey of a spot to shoot pool, watch the game and taste fresh flavor
Hail, hail Halethorpe! A Honey of a spot to shoot pool, watch the game and taste fresh flavor

This stands as a warning to anyone who invites Nestor by their place for the Maryland Crab Cake Tour: you’re an invite and a taste away because he’s en route to meet more great local folks who want to promote their business. Owner Soo Mi Kang of Honey’s in Halethorpe invited us over and must’ve known that offering “Crabby Toast” would invoke the legend of Charles Markwood Eckman. Competitive billiards, great food and the game is always on at this old-school joint on the south side.

It’s the people who elevate the neighborhood vibe at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville
It’s the people who elevate the neighborhood vibe at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville

We get the privilege of going all over town with our Maryland Crab Cake Tour but nothing takes it back to the old neighborhood like an afternoon at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville and doing the show between the kitchen and the bar with Marcella Knight, who has been celebrating 40 years of local business by making even more of her mother’s elevated and amazing crab cakes.

Now, this is the proper way to eat local “Maryland” catfish
Now, this is the proper way to eat local “Maryland” catfish

This delicious artisan catfish sandwich won the Governor’s Award this summer and now Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market is ready to taste test Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation and Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. An invasive Maryland catfish primer and a tasty new local dish are on the menu in Baltimore.

Music Classic

The history of Hip-Hop in D.C. and International Black Film Festival coming to Pikes

D.C. Hip-Hop legend Priest Da Nomad educates Nestor about some Washington and Baltimore club and music history and his featured film "I Was The Weirdo" for the International Black Film Festival coming to the Pikes on October 10th.

When you make a lifer friend camping out for Billy Joel tickets at Hecht's in 1983

This recent gathering of old music tickets, artifacts and memories would not be complete without reaching to the guy Nestor met as a 14-year old camping out for concert tickets at the old Hecht's at Reistertown Road Plaza. Our old…

#AlmostFamousNes No. 28: It’s time to KISS and shout out loud what your parents would never believe about rocking and rolling all night and partying every day

God gave rock and roll to you and the God of Thunder and the allure of KISS turned me into a music fan and lifelong concert seeker. This is the first in a series of 28 musical artists as we…

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

Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what…

Rock and roll never forgets: Why I'm spending our 28th anniversary telling music stories

Baltimore Positive and WNST are celebrating 28 years, and instead of giving you another list of football players, baseball games, favorite sports somethings or places where I've eaten a crab cake – and I've got plenty of all of those…

Giving a Hoot for the friendship of The Screaming Trojans before Oceans Calling rocks the beach

Mark Bryan and childhood friend Steve Lipton rock Nestor through the Hootie and The Blowfish story and their original Montgomery County high school band The Screaming Trojans, who are playing a fun reunion gig at The Starboard in Dewey Beach…

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An unlikely Baltimore and Pittsburgh friendship: How Mike Tomlin really feels about Nestor

Back in 2016 when Mike Tomlin joined John Harbaugh and Brian Billick on stage in downtown Baltimore for “A Night of Heroes” and Super Bowl championship stories of leadership, the future Hall of Fame Pittsburgh Steelers head coach had some pointed (yet comedic) words for Nestor Aparicio and self-hatred. This will also tell you a lot about Baltimore Positive and who we are…

Recalling the night I sang three Police songs with Andy Summers in Havana

It’s the greatest cocktail party story that Nestor Aparicio has in a lifetime journey that has exceeded all expectations. Back in March 1999 while in Havana, Cuba covering the Orioles historic baseball visit and Fidel Castro, he ran into Woody Harrelson and Andy Summers in La Bodeguita del Medio and convinced the legendary Hall of Fame guitarist from The Police to join a local band. Summers insisted that Nestor play the role of Sting in the band. Let the trio who were there tell you about it…

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John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl
John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl
He was there for every one of them until his death in January 2001. Nestor asked his mentor all about The Big Game on Radio Row at San Diego Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.
Let Nestor Aparicio tell you why WNST have always been the most trusted four letters in Baltimore sports media
Let Nestor Aparicio tell you why WNST have always been the most trusted four letters in Baltimore sports media
WNST and Baltimore Positive founder Nestor Aparicio was invited onto “The You Matter Podcast” by his longtime media friend, Mark “The Blade” Brodinsky. The question: “What can you do to be the very best version of you every day and live the life you were meant to live?” The two most important days in your life are the day you’re
Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family
Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family
Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask
After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.
After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.
It got a little emotional as Nestor told some Scunny tales from Canton and some Nacho Mama’s memories while later admitting he really needed a Natty Boh to wash it down. We’ll save that one for Mama’s On The Half Shell in Canton later on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Purple Reign 1: Prologue “Are we ‘there’ yet?”
Purple Reign 1: Prologue “Are we ‘there’ yet?”
To honor the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the upcoming ESPN 30-For-30 on the Baltimore Ravens title, Nestor Aparicio is re-releasing the original “Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac” here. This is the prologue.
What separates the “throwbacks” from the “throw ups” of modern sports kits?
What separates the “throwbacks” from the “throw ups” of modern sports kits?
Every weekend is a retro uniform weekend somewhere. And every “refresh” of iconic brands is a chance to deal with the fashion feedback of the sports universe. Sports logo artist and historian Todd Radom, who is always our “go-to” when it’s time to talk laundry and loyalties, takes Nestor to school on fashion faux pas and retro statements of glory
That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing
That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing
We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible…
Ogden talks early frustrations of wanting to win before Ravens rose to Super Bowl glory
Ogden talks early frustrations of wanting to win before Ravens rose to Super Bowl glory
Hall of Fame left tackle Jonathan Ogden joined Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Atlanta ahead of Super Bowl LIII to talk gold jacket love and how quickly Baltimore’s fortunes turned in 2000.
Waiting for John Angelos to show us the financials of the Baltimore Orioles
Waiting for John Angelos to show us the financials of the Baltimore Orioles
Longtime journalist and baseball scribe Thom Loverro of The Washington Times joins Nestor to discuss the angry words of John Angelos and the future of Camden Yards and Orioles baseball.
Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access
Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Peter King: I could not find one team last offseason that wanted Lamar
Peter King: I could not find one team last offseason that wanted Lamar
Legendary Peter King of NBC Sports returns to Baltimore to discuss halftime speeches vs. adjustments, the revolution of Lamar Jackson and how the Ravens became the hunted in the AFC race for Super Bowl glory in Las Vegas. No beer or coffee nerds talk in this one: just football and who is going to win.
Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return
Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return
As they played the Modell Lyric in downtown Baltimore, band members looked back an incredible catalog of music and how to carry on…
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,
Brian Billick: “It’s not the best team that wins, it’s the team that plays best”
Brian Billick: “It’s not the best team that wins, it’s the team that plays best”
Every coach knows the pain of tough losses and watching players take bad penalties in the heat of the moment. Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.
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 of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.

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