Saturday, July 24, 2021

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Sailing off to Bermuda and learning new things

If you had an uncle who left for Bermuda and never came back, you'd probably have some stories to tell like Todd Schuler does. https://youtu.be/S-SY6Twns3M

Dogs days of summer and learning new computer skills

Taking the Weis ice cream taste test: Teaberry

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Cross Street Market is ready for a summer night al fresco

It taken some time during the pandemic to get some ambitious local projects fully operational but Arsh Mirmiran of Caves Valley Partners says patience and the long game is the key as we navigate re-opening and new businesses like Watershed during troubled times.

Are you another Baltimorean who has never been to Deep Creek Lake?

As Nestor prepares to crisscross Maryland the entire month of August searching for the perfect crab cake, Don Mohler extols the virtues of taking The Recon out I-70 and I-68 for a weekend of relaxation and the great outdoors in beautiful Western Maryland.

The plague was no excuse to not get healthier!

We saw our pal and local business owner Brian Litofsky of Crown Trophy losing weight and inspiring others during COVID so we asked him how it happened. Let him inspire you...

The state of Anne Arundel County after the pandemic

As our Maryland Crab Cake Tour extends to Linthicum Heights for the world famous G&M spicy deliciousness, County Executive Steuart Pittman discusses his role in leadership as COVID recedes and Anne Arundel County gets back to business.

Dogs days of summer and learning new computer skills

Our tech and digital insider Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins us to discuss growing technology and learning some new tools this summer for post-pandemic mobile and desktop life.

Reflecting on a rich summer of majors as the tour inches toward Caves

Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller talks summer strokes and all that will lead up to the PGA tour coming to Baltimore in late August with $10 million on the line.

What’s the big deal about a World Cup bid for Baltimore?

There are plenty of massive sports fans in Baltimore who don't identify with or follow soccer who could still get behind a few games on the world stage in 2026 if our city can pull off the coup of landing a precious American bid.

Taking the Weis ice cream taste test: Teaberry

Can't imagine we're the only ones who had never heard of a true Pennsylvania summer treat: teaberry ice cream. And, of course, once Nestor hears about something new during National Ice Cream Month, he has to try it...

Ushering in the new era of sports wagering and mobile

Baltimorean David Katz, who recently announced his departure from Fox Sports, joins Nestor to discuss the future of gambling and how digital is betting on the future of sports wagering.

When the unvaccinated and the future of the economy collide

Many Americans have refused the COVID vaccine. We asked Leonard Raskin what that will mean for the business of business in our country?

What are the real odds that World Cup 2026 games are coming to Baltimore?

In the next three months our city could win the kind of sports bid that would change the face of the Charm City around the world. We asked our civic sports professor Marty Conway the real question: "Do we gotta shot?"

Remembering that time when Marv Albert gifted Nestor a career in sports radio

After a trip to New York to see Bruce Springsteen on Broadway, Nestor comes back from way downtown in Gotham with a big city story that Don Mohler has never heard for The Recon about the birth of his career. You know about Kenny Albert but what about his father's role in berthing WNST?

Jamming space into a bus with Michael Jordan in the summer of 1994

We finally prodded our Blog and Tackle local sports lifer and proud Mt. St. Joe alum Chris Pika to tell us some tales of No. 45 in Birmingham and what a big deal in the real media was like before social media.

Goin’ fishing with Dan Rodricks for a Maryland adventure

Venerable columnist from The Baltimore Sun Dan Rodricks talks about crab cakes, dads and fly fishing on Father's Day. And, of course, where Nestor needs to stop on the August Maryland #CrabCakeTour.

What happens to those of us who chose to get vaccinated?

Science always believed we'd reach herd immunity because, you know, who wouldn't want to take a vaccine that could save their life? More people than we ever imagined...

Does your desk do what my desk does?

After months of backaches and strains from sitting too long and staring at his computer building Baltimore Positive, Nestor called David Noel at MOI and moved into the 21st century post-pandemic life of working in comfort from home.

A Wonderful night at the ‘rasslin matches in South Carolina in Summer of ’79 with Aunt Edna and Paul Orndorff

When Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor start telling old wrestling stories, the laughs and wonderful memories come back. One night, in Greenwood, South Carolina the stars came out on a baseball diamond and Mr. Wonderful appeared.

Portion control and counting summer calories

It was easy to pick up pounds during the lockdown but summer is a great time to change your diet and take advantage of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of us know about summer overload and beach bodies.
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh moves to the Baltimore Positive hot seat for a training camp sitdown
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Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller talks summer strokes and tour coming to Baltimore in August
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Marc Steiner discusses difficult history of Cambridge and life of social activist Gloria Richardson
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Mark Blum of America's Agenda discusses pharmacy pricing and why citizens should pay less for drugs
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Don and Nestor do a summer Recon on crab cakes and Maryland travel plans
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Telling G&M Crab Cake story with Anne Arundel County Exec Steuart Pittman and owner John Zoulis
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Steuart Pittman discusses future of Anne Arundel County and issues of concern
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Steuart Pittman discusses state of Anne Arundel County as pandemic recedes
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Reverend Al Hathaway talks about a policy of truth for the people of Baltimore
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Arsh Mirmiran discusses Cross Keys and Cross Street projects and life after plague in Baltimore
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Enjoying the delicious crab cake of Barrett's On The Pike in Harford County with C.E. Barry Glassman
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Barry Glassman discusses political future and Comptroller race in Annapolis
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Barry Glassman discusses state of Harford County as pandemic has changed life in Summer 2021
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Martin Knott brings some fresh A.I.R. into a new conversation about public spaces as the world opens
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Comedian Noel Casler tells the Celebrity Apprentice Trump tales before his Ramshead Annapolis gig
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John Feinstein walks path of U S Open glories and stories about the phenomenal life of Jim Phelan
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SPORTS

What are the real odds that World Cup 2026 games are coming to Baltimore?

In the next three months our city could win the kind of sports bid that would change the face of the Charm City around the world. We asked our civic sports professor Marty Conway the real question: "Do we gotta shot?"

2021 Ravens training camp preview: Outside linebackers

Baltimore is counting on Tyus Bowser to step into a leading role after giving him a four-year contract in March.

2021 Ravens training camp preview: Quarterbacks

We'll once again overanalyze every Lamar Jackson throw, decision, move, and breath this summer.

Ushering in the new era of sports wagering and mobile

Baltimorean David Katz, who recently announced his departure from Fox Sports, joins Nestor to discuss the future of gambling and how digital is betting on the future of sports wagering.

Reflecting on a rich summer of majors as the tour inches toward Caves

Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller talks summer strokes and all that will lead up to the PGA tour coming to Baltimore in late August with $10 million on the line.

Jamming space into a bus with Michael Jordan in the summer of 1994

We finally prodded our Blog and Tackle local sports lifer and proud Mt. St. Joe alum Chris Pika to tell us some tales of No. 45 in Birmingham and what a big deal in the real media was like before social media.

Santander, Akin placed on COVID-19 list as Orioles finish series against Tampa Bay

Manager Brandon Hyde offered few details on Anthony Santander and Keegan Akin on Wednesday morning.

Our anticipation for Ravens training camp builds as a season of hope awaits

Our sports insider Luke Jones joins Nestor for a never-too-early look at training camp and the state of another summer without a baseball pennant race in Baltimore.

A Wonderful night at the ‘rasslin matches in South Carolina in Summer of ’79 with Aunt Edna and Paul Orndorff

When Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor start telling old wrestling stories, the laughs and wonderful memories come back. One night, in Greenwood, South Carolina the stars came out on a baseball diamond and Mr. Wonderful appeared.

Can the United States ever get back on the world stage for soccer?

Author Steve Mandis tells us what happened to USMNT Soccer team in aftermath of 2018 World Cup debacle and how 2022 Qatar and the hosting of 2026 tournament give our country another shot to excel.

2021 Ravens training camp preview: Running backs

J.K. Dobbins led all NFL running backs in yards per carry during his rookie season.

Remembering that time when Marv Albert gifted Nestor a career in sports radio

After a trip to New York to see Bruce Springsteen on Broadway, Nestor comes back from way downtown in Gotham with a big city story that Don Mohler has never heard for The Recon about the birth of his career. You know about Kenny Albert but what about his father's role in berthing WNST?

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Reflecting on a rich summer of majors as the tour inches toward Caves

Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller talks summer strokes and all that will lead up to the PGA tour coming to Baltimore in late August with $10 million on the line.

How will American cities ever refill the empty offices and space?

After two days in Manhattan, Nestor returns to Baltimore to discuss everything his eyes saw in the greatest city on earth with local roofing...

Ushering in the new era of sports wagering and mobile

Baltimorean David Katz, who recently announced his departure from Fox Sports, joins Nestor to discuss the future of gambling and how digital is betting on the future of sports wagering.

Make a Weis choice and get vaccinated today!

Katrina Osbourne of Weis Markets joins Nestor to discuss vaccinations and easy availability. You can even pick your brand and time and date. It's so important! Please do your part to end COVID!

What is the political future of Harford County Executive Barry Glassman as 2022 approaches?

We continue our three-part Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat from Barrett's On The Pike with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman about who is counting and distributing the money in Annapolis and his political trail after Bel Air.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson says efficiency of the vaccine process is essential for the health of our state and getting business and commerce back to normal again.

The plague was no excuse to not get healthier!

We saw our pal and local business owner Brian Litofsky of Crown Trophy losing weight and inspiring others during COVID so we asked him how it happened. Let him inspire you...

Santelises tells her education journey to leading Baltimore schools

Let's talk about education in Baltimore City and how we are trying to make it better...

Golf with us on April 19 to help the kids at Mt. Washington Pediatric Hospital

Leonard Raskin and Paula Bragg discuss significance of Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital and golf tourney

EDUCATION

What do you remember about college?

In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...

Ruppersberger discusses the world of Trump in Washington

Our final segment with Dutch Ruppersberger, who tackles Trump, the Mueller Report and the future of cybersecurity in the modern world with Nestor and Don as Baltimore Positive launches.

An education and civic primer on the electoral college in America

Let our political scientist take you through the math – and the people – who will represent The States in selecting the next President. Ted Venetoulis takes us to school on the electoral college.

HEALTH

Hemminger brings the Thread through the loop in Baltimore

What is Thread? Glad you asked...

The state of Anne Arundel County after the pandemic

As our Maryland Crab Cake Tour extends to Linthicum Heights for the world famous G&M spicy deliciousness, County Executive Steuart Pittman discusses his role in leadership as COVID recedes and Anne Arundel County gets back to business.

Heroes needed: Apply within with a swab

Burton Daniel didn't fully know what he was signing up for when he gave a swab to There Goes My Hero a few years. Then, the call came to save a life and he answered it...

ARTS

Supporting reading and Howard County Library via delicious Italian virtual event

Let Tonya Aiken of the Howard County Public Library tell you about the annual "Stacks" event on February 27 that has moved online.

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...

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.

Lancisi says Everyman and every woman feel the community spirit of local theatre

Keeping the arts alive and the community engaged during the pandemic...

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

My gratitude for 27 years of attending Super Bowl games all over America

Nestor joined Dennis for a Super Bowl XLV preview and a chance to reflect on missing this one for the first time. And the first time he ever dreamed of going to one "Big Game" with his Pop and the lights went out...

Let Edwin Mulitalo set the holiday island mood with his ukelele

The football talk and Super Bowl XXXV win and haka dance at The Barn are all vivid memories from the era of the first purple miracle but we had some good times just singing Christmas songs and laughing...

On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk

The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor's parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal...

That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

Back when Nestor Aparicio was nationally syndicated on Sporting News Radio a the turn of the century, he had a chance to talk pitching and catching with the late Hall of Famer.

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens

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

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.

Jack Del Rio comes back to Baltimore to celebrate twenty years of football since Super Bowl XXXV

Now down the road with the Washington Football Team, Jack Del Rio comes back to Baltimore to discuss the power and legend of what Ray Lewis and the early teams built in Owings Mills.

Asking Earl Weaver why he ever wanted to be a baseball manager

When The Earl of Baltimore made his final visit to Camden Yards during the 2012 statue summer, Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with the Hall of Famer.

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