Friday, January 28, 2022

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Did the Ravens make right hire in youthful Macdonald for depleted defense?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hire of Mike Macdonald as new defensive coordinator. John Harbaugh hires the 33-year old from his brother's staff at Michigan over a number of veterans and Owings Mills options.

How does the world of sports watch the games?

John Ourand of Sports Business Journal joins Nestor to discuss future of cable TV and way we watch. If you love sports, it’s hard to unbundle and here’s why…

How are the kids of all ages trading baseball cards these days?

Mel Lundgren of Bel Air Sports Cards discusses love of baseball cards with Nestor and Card Mania coming to Harford Mall on Feb. 4 and 5.

Being the Judge of what makes an NFL playoff memory

Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss the forever magic of playoff football. From covering the Colts here in Baltimore to a path through California and four decades of Super Bowls, we needed a Judge and jury.

Fond memories with Meat Loaf and epic failure at Merriweather

Bill Cole joins Nestor for moving with a side order of Meat Loaf memories

Getting old friends together in Tempe to teach the kids

Our head coach Brian Billick tells Nestor about his decision to help coach offense at Arizona State. Our head coach on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation says it's all about the game and the people.

Letting yourself play now that the casinos are open for sports wagering

John Martin joins Nestor to talk football, casino fun, and Monopolizing some winter action. https://youtu.be/4hfHo7m-Fds

What if Ravens just went year-to-year with the contract of Lamar Jackson?

After a Divisional weekend with extraordinary quarterback play, NFL insider Jason Cole discusses the power of the position and the future of Lamar Jackson and when he'll get his money.

Unpacking the Friday afternoon news dump of Wink’s dismissal from Owings Mills

Luke Jones and Nestor unpack the mysterious Friday afternoon departure of Wink Martindale

The new world of sports betting and its impact on how we watch

Longtime sports media exec David Katz discusses betting and the future of sports wagering with Nestor

The last four teams standing pointing toward Los Angeles and Super Bowl LVI

Luke Jones and Nestor recap a legendary weekend of NFL Divisional football and memorable finishes

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Landing a big score on the right avenue and joy of Monopoly

John Martin joins Nestor to monopolize and trivialize the fun of the old game with new twists!

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards
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John Feinstein discusses history of new book "Raise a Fist, Take a Knee" with Don and Nestor
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Pam Wood of The Baltimore Sun joins Nestor and Don for Annapolis primer on session politics & goals
43:45
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities
46:39
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Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs
21:29
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Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring
32:52
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe
42:59
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on 23 years of love at every Baltimore Ravens game in Section 513
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Don Mohler quizzes Nestor on 30 years of radio on The Recon for Christmas
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis keeps being tried for same crime
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don
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Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics how politics has changed in D.C.
44:24
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.
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Faith, family and celebrating the holidays with Rev. David Jacobson of Catonsville United Methodist
27:14
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Ed Lovern of St Agnes Hospital joins Nestor and Don for a candid discussion about modern hospitals
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Four decades of Dundalk tales of gridiron glories with hoops coach James Thomas and Don Mohler
11:06
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Meghan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and holidays for locals
17:36
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
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SPORTS

Getting old friends together in Tempe to teach the kids

Our head coach Brian Billick tells Nestor about his decision to help coach offense at Arizona State. Our head coach on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation says it's all about the game and the people.

Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal

Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.

Ravens edge defender Odafe Oweh voted to PFWA All-Rookie team

The 31st overall pick out of Penn State finished second on the Ravens in both sacks and quarterback hits.

The new world of sports betting and its impact on how we watch

Longtime sports media exec David Katz discusses betting and the future of sports wagering with Nestor

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

The X’s and O’s and the Jimmy and Joes

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the incredible QB play in NFL playoffs thus far

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

How does the world of sports watch the games?

John Ourand of Sports Business Journal joins Nestor to discuss future of cable TV and way we watch. If you love sports, it’s hard to unbundle and here’s why…

Moving on from Martindale feels like “glass half empty” decision from Ravens

If Wink Martindale's dismissal was any indication, the Ravens are in for a facelift that goes beyond rebuilding the defensive line.

What if Ravens just went year-to-year with the contract of Lamar Jackson?

After a Divisional weekend with extraordinary quarterback play, NFL insider Jason Cole discusses the power of the position and the future of Lamar Jackson and when he'll get his money.

The last four teams standing pointing toward Los Angeles and Super Bowl LVI

Luke Jones and Nestor recap a legendary weekend of NFL Divisional football and memorable finishes

Twelve Ravens thoughts following divisional-round weekend

Lamar Jackson should have offseason motivation watching Patrick Mahomes and Josh Allen look like the NFL’s new Brady-Manning rivalry.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Did the Ravens make right hire in youthful Macdonald for depleted defense?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hire of Mike Macdonald as new defensive coordinator. John Harbaugh hires the 33-year old from his brother's staff at Michigan over a number of veterans and Owings Mills options.

The new world of sports betting and its impact on how we watch

Longtime sports media exec David Katz discusses betting and the future of sports wagering with Nestor

Getting old friends together in Tempe to teach the kids

Our head coach Brian Billick tells Nestor about his decision to help coach offense at Arizona State. Our head coach on behalf of the Living Classrooms Foundation says it's all about the game and the people.

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns

How did Ted decide to run for County Executive back in the 1970s?

Lierman discusses COVID and housing rent crisis in Baltimore

Brooke Lierman has represented the 46th District in Annapolis as a member of the House of Delegates since 2014. She is also in Nestor's district! This chat discusses the many issues surrounding the pandemic and how it's affecting all aspects of life here in Baltimore and for the political process as well in Maryland.

The East Baltimore lineage of the Fratelli’s crab cake in Salisbury

Of course the Fratelli's crab cake is delicious: the recipe came from Greektown and East Baltimore. Nestor's #CrabCakeTour of the Shore takes him with the Mayor of Salisbury to the restaurant where he got his first gig as a busboy.

Every vote counts and every vote must be counted

With all of the bluster about rigged elections and the sabotaging of the United States Postal Service, let Todd Schuler tell you about how it really works with ballots when you are a candidate for public office.

EDUCATION

UB Professor Michael Higginbotham discusses Maryland 7th Congressional District election

The west side has an important special election on February 4th for the vacated seat of Elijah Cummings. Who will fill that role in Congress?

Finding heroes in Harford County

The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery is bringing together good friends for the season. Erik Sauer and Bill Cole join Nestor at Conrad's in Abingdon to discuss saving the lives of blood cancer patients and the incredible work of There Goes My Hero

Dr. Branch talks Baltimore County Covid-19 safety and your health during pandemic

Educating ourselves about the virus and the risks

HEALTH

Get over to Fallston and Super Plunge with our favorite Special Olympian Danny Grau

This year the Polar Bear Plunge is being done differently. Let Nestor's main man from Harford County tell you about his arrangement with the Fallston Fire Department.

Legacy, happiness and some words of hope for 2022

Award-winning Author of "The Legacy Letters" Carew Papritz joins Nestor to discuss a happier 2022.

Dealing with the emotions of seclusion and quarantine get tougher as crisis lingers

Your mental health is important during the pandemic! Patty Mohler tells us that this is a time to be good to yourself...

ARTS

McIntosh tells us what a leads an art teacher into Baltimore politics

Maggie McIntosh has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1992 but we went back to her roots as a teacher and her initial political activism in the 43rd District

The Itch of a new solo album from Kix legend Steve Whiteman

With M3 looming and the return of live music to the Symphony Woods of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Nestor welcomed his personal vocal coach and the greatest frontman in local music history from Hagerstown to discuss "You're Welcome" and his new music.

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.

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Gov. Schaefer on the life and times of Johnny Unitas and the Baltimore Colts

When The Golden Arm left us tragically on a fall day, William Donald Schaefer called into Nestor's show to grieve with the community.

The EST of WWE gets serious on women in the squared circle and helping Special Olympics

She is the toast of the WWE after winning the Royal Rumble and with her sights set on Wrestlemania 37, Biana Belair joins us to talk about the rigors of the ring and the benefits of helping others.

Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling “audibles” on stage

Guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about life with Bruce on stage when he's taking impromptu requests night after night.

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman catches up on music to sports radio transition

A recurring guest in recent years as he left the drum kit of The Black Crowes to become a sports radio host at Fox Sports Radio, Gorman and Nestor catches up on Orioles, NFL and life in Nashville with the new band Trigger Hippy.

Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas

Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going "all in" on Las Vegas.

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.

Flacco talks joys and pains of parenting and being a Super Bowl champion QB

It was three years beyond the glory of the MVP status in New Orleans when No. 5 sat down with Nestor and Luke to talk about real life in an offseason with swirling changes.

Ripken discusses dreams for youth baseball and Aberdeen

When Cal Ripken Jr. was preparing for his Cooperstown trip in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to reflect upon a life in baseball and the future in Aberdeen and beyond.

Telling the tale of an extraordinary Joe

The University of Delaware Magazine is doing a feature story on Joe Flacco, now that he has made his way back to Philadelphia via the Eagles. Editor Artika Casini asks Nestor to tell some Joe Cool tales of Baltimore Ravens lore.

Who has the best crab cake in Maryland? Let the debate continue…

Evan Brown of State Fare in Catonsville and Nestor go down a very familiar crustacean hole and resurrect the eternal debate: what makes the perfect crab cake? One of them intends to investigate this further...

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