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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…
After the honeymoon, Rubenstein has a lot of work to do with Orioles brand and growth

After the honeymoon, Rubenstein has a lot of work to do with Orioles brand and growth

The good professor of all things sports business and longtime MLB executive Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the quickly-changing and evolving Baltimore Orioles franchise of David Rubenstein – and the many challenges ahead after the Splash of the honeymoon…
Was the Pride of Fleet Week and Phillies packing downtown a liftoff for the new Baltimore experience?

Was the Pride of Fleet Week and Phillies packing downtown a liftoff for the new Baltimore experience?

Last week, they did the podcast at Kooper's Tavern in Fell's Point and now Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of a city that shined with happy Philly tourists and plenty…
Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure
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A Cup of Soup or Bowl

Luke Jones and Ricig: What do we expect from the “new” Orioles?

Our “Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” brought together so many friends like Luke Jones & our cartoonist pal Ricig discussing a year when Baltimore finished first twice – and failed to produce a parade. The expectations are rising as is the anticipation for a new day in Orioles baseball with new ownership.

Marcella Knight and Nestor share stories of an old friend and the village of Lauraville

Without ruffling feathers, our friend and Koco’s Pub proprietor Marcella Knight told Nestor tales of the beautiful stories of Savannah Jane, her red macau that was a life lesson in love, care and aviary freedom on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” in Lauraville for the Maryland Food Bank. And true lore of the late, great Harvey Myers, potty parties and NFL games at the Emerald Tavern before the Ravens came to Baltimore.

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25 WNST Stories of Glory

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

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High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching

A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated with the MLB trading deadline for all parties concerned – including nervous and antsy players who know they could be tapped on the shoulder.

Badenhausen: Rubenstein bought a distressed asset in Orioles

Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…

The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later

Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…

Talking bad jerseys and good taste with a sports brand artist

When we saw how gawd awful the MLB All Star Game uniforms looked on the Orioles players in Arlington, we knew we needed to reach to sports logo artist and brand builder Todd Radom to discuss our mutual love of baseball, fashion, uniforms and the always “wit” Philly-Baltimore thing with Nestor.

The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami

Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a “struggling” first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like pitcher Chayce McDermott and where Mike Elias and the franchise stand before the MLB trading deadline on a myriad of valuable minor league prospects.

Who are the Orioles “untouchables” during trade talks?

With the MLB trading deadline set for August 30th at 6 p.m., Luke Jones and Nestor look at the Orioles’ treasure trove of legit prospects and the untouchables of Mike Elias as the franchise looks to deal for more pitching – starting and relief – before next Tuesday night.

The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy

Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.

How will Orioles approach this MLB trading deadline?

With the Baltimore Orioles in a prime position to make a World Series run in the fall, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ideology of Mike Elias and new ownership in regard to making moves for key prospects as well as veteran pitching as the MLB trading deadline looms.

Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp

Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour includes a cameo from Leonard Raskin as our football and baseball passions converge in Baltimore in a historic way this fall with championships and parades at stake.

The MLB trading deadline pros, cons and true history

It’s always nice to serve the visiting media a Faidley’s crab cake and talk baseball. Longtime Yankees insider Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record joins Luke Jones and Nestor for an All Star Game chat and trade deadline debate on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.

It’s your move, Mike Elias…

Luke Jones and Nestor assess the work ahead to improving the Baltimore Orioles pitching before the July 31st trading deadline. A starter? A pair of relievers? And at what cost…

Baseball, Sinatra and crab cakes with a Yankees historian

Yankees beat writer Pete Caldera of The Bergen Record talks all things of the summer winds of an amazing baseball pennant race in the American League East – and singing Sinatra show tunes off Broadway with Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

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Lamar Jackson once again sidelined from Ravens practice with lingering illness

Lamar Jackson once again sidelined from Ravens practice with lingering illness

"It’s just an unpredictable deal. You guys have been sick before and sometimes it’s not easy, so that’s what we’re dealing with."
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Finding the players who make the coaches smile in Owings Mills

Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July "statistics" and…

High anxiety at Camden Yards as Orioles look to deal for pitching

A massive weekend ahead for the Baltimore Orioles host the San Diego Padres and Mike Elias searches to improve the pitching arsenal for a first-place team that can win the World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the unrest associated…

Orioles officially place Mateo on injured list, recall Norby for Miami series finale

Infielder Jorge Mateo is out indefinitely after injuring his left elbow in Tuesday loss in Miami.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 4 of open training camp

Lamar Jackson returned to practice on Wednesday, but he still didn't look 100% before exiting early.

The importance of Marlon Humphrey staying on the field for Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss early some Ravens training camp story lines and the importance of a healthy and productive Marlon Humphrey, who needs to earn his hefty salary and solidify the backend of a solid defense.

The scuffling Orioles look within for a spark in listless Miami

Now just 11-15 since June, the Baltimore Orioles are dealing with the dog days of summer as a "struggling" first place team in need of more pitching and more consistency at the plate. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss options like…
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The WNST Sports Report

Finding the players who make the coaches smile in Owings Mills

Lots of fans, lots of autographs and young players trying to make a name for themselves and impress coaches. Another summer of Ravens training camp in Owings Mills as Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the nuance of July “statistics” and why these practices matter.

Locker Room Talk

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Wendy Bronfein

How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief

In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio…

The state of America and our Presidency and politics

Our disillusionment with American politics continues in the aftermath of a disastrous Presidential debate – all while celebrating what has…

Let Luke Jones take you to Ravens summer training camp

Luke Jones takes Nestor to an early camp prep and attacks the Ravens summer offensive line issues in Owings Mills.…

Sometimes winning feels like a Vegas Vacation

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big local winners and fun summer stories with Nestor.

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore…

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Reading The Book On It

Reading the Book

Thomas Dolby: A Totally Tubular 80s music fest that is poetry in motion

Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer…

Two veteran sports radio souls go behind the glass to tell tales of sweet home Chicago

Longtime Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin tells Nestor the currently empty story of The Windy City scene as all five teams struggle to meet the lofty expectations of first place in The Second City.

Understanding the legacy and role of Harry Dalton in Baltimore

Author and baseball historian Lee Kluck joins Nestor to discuss his new book on life and baseball legacy of Harry Dalton, who was instrumental in the Oriole Way of the 1960s in Baltimore before recreating the California Angels and Milwaukee…

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…

It's time to tell some legendary Tom Matte stories...

Author Joel Poiley gives Nestor the full back story about his book on the life and times and amazing career of Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte. "Last Man Standing" is coming this summer for anyone who wants to know more…

Pointing toward the legend of Larry Doby with America's greatest living sportswriter

Legendary 93-year old Newark Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg visits with Nestor to discuss new book: "Larry Doby in Black and White: The Story of a Baseball Pioneer" but also discusses his path as a social defender of Ali, an unbreakable…

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#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Music Classic

Thomas Dolby: A Totally Tubular 80s music fest that is poetry in motion

Our resident professor in residence at Johns Hopkins and 80s MTV icon Thomas Dolby returns with Nestor at State Fare on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his new book, new hair and Totally Tubular 80s Tour this summer…

Greg Hawkes: Taking Hall of Fame music of The Cars for a drive home to Maryland

Marylander Greg Hawkes of The Cars comes home with the hits performing with Eddie Japan at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on Saturday night. The Atholton High grad tells tales of being an usher at Merriweather Post Pavilion, seeing…

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…

The Almost Famous Joan Jett chat from Nestor's youth

When Nestor was the rock music critic at The Baltimore Evening Sun in the early 1990s, he interviewed hundreds of musicians. This is a long lost chat with Joan Jett that oozes her love of the Baltimore Orioles and Memorial…

That time in 2012 when Joan Jett talked Orioles baseball with Nestor before Dundalk Heritage Fair

Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.

Going back to Summer Camp with Hootie and The Blowfish

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

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

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