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Orioles waste strong start from Bassitt in 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak

Getting swept away by Orioles momentum

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA workout

Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

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#ColumnNes I’ve seen enough: It’s time to fire Mike Elias

I know, I know. The MLB Draft is coming. It's midseason. There are big deadline deals that will need to be made in July. Blah, blah, blah. Plenty of reasons to just let Mike Elias stay warm in his rented seat and not rock the franchise boat on Memorial Day. But I've seen enough to know he's not going to survive – and shouldn't – so I would make the move now and adjust.

Dear Catie Griggs: Tell us more about who this “fan experience” is designed for at Camden Yards?

Two months ago, you shook my hand all doe-eyed, took my Baltimore Positive business card at a local networking function that I actively participate in with a great group of community folks monthly, somehow believably feigned that “we’d be in touch” – I took you at your word – and then your bush league team sent along ridiculously insincere replies (or none at all) and your mostly unprofessional Lieutenants have all lined up to pretend that I don’t exist or that my questions on behalf of your fans are somehow irrelevant. I’m here holding a mirror up for you. That’s my role. You hold the power; I hold it accountable. Always...

#ColumnNes: The Orioles didn’t just get swept in New York; they got exposed

“We weren’t competitive,” said the manager after losing by 11 runs on Monday night in the Bronx. All of this losing starts – and eventually will end – with Mike Elias. But, for now, rookie skipper Craig Albernaz is leading a hapless bunch of Birds through an early May swoon that the future of the franchise cannot afford in Baltimore. Nestor channels 43 years of losing in this #ColumnNes of disgust at the present play on the field.

Dear Michael Arougheti: Rhymes with spaghetti but that’s all we know about your Truist intentions with our baseball franchise

I met Priscilla but when do I get to meet you? I want to give my Truist trust to the next real owner of the Baltimore Orioles but when an out-of-towner starts buying "free" beer to fund a cheap social media stunt, we should all be leery in the Charm City. And I've met 'em all...

From City Connect to Ravens new 'brand' drop: Luke and Nestor do a Baltimore Sports Fashion Week analysis of the money grab

While we're wearing the throwbacks – and often throw up when we see the newer designs – Luke Jones and Nestor get off the lawn and do a proper Fashion Week show from Faidley's as the Orioles' City Connect green and orange drop and the Ravens drop their mysterious new rebrand and threads coming later this week. High fashion and delicious crab cakes from Lexington Market.

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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.

The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans

On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 13 – Finding the next Baltimore sports media kings by contesting

While there were more than 1,000 applicants over several years of audition tapes, resumes, interns, producers, gophers and wannabes, we knew back in 2008 that Luke Jones was the real deal when he rolled in sporting that Haloti Ngata jersey, a stocked notebook and showed he was far more serious than anyone we’d ever met then – or since!

In The City...

The Friday morning town hall of local talk at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville

Inspired by Zeke’s Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfast.

Sweating the Labor of Maryland

The business of Maryland business is jobs and putting people to work in our state. Portia Wu is the Maryland Department of Labor Secretary and joins Nestor to talk economy, the local workforce and the threat of federal cuts on this side of the DMV, where more citizens serve Washington, D.C. than anywhere else.

Living, loving and lifting Baltimore City life

She came from New Jersey to do television news at WJZ and never left Baltimore. We catch up with our defending champion of loving city life Meghan McCorkell of Live Baltimore, who educates Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour about the whys and ways that the city wants you back as a resident, tax payer and stakeholder in the next round of Charm City and the revival of urban life.

Adding up The Y and the whole Thanksgiving menu of the Turkey Trot

John Hoey of The Y returns to give Nestor the receipts and warm trail of holiday fun from the 5K Turkey Trot on a chilly Thanksgiving morning that took place all over the community and wound up being featured on the Ravens’ NBC broadcast for the world to see with their pumpkin pie.

Are we really getting our true “Preak” on in Laurel, Nes?

It’s that time of the year again when the few of us who care about horse racing actually discuss it. Essex attorney and former delegate Todd Schuler returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Preakness ponies not at Pimlico, Triple Crown dreams sold off to the Churchill gypsies and insurance companies ponying up in court when they’re not doing what the TV ads say they will.

Here’s why Ocean City doesn’t want offshore wind turbines

It’s a lot more complicated than even destroying the sunrise view of the Atlantic Ocean from the boardwalk in Ocean City, Maryland forever. As Mayor Rick Meehan points out, there’s far more at stake for the ecology and economy of our favorite lifelong resort and its future with the pending fight for the shoreline.

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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Finding the Vision to help fundraising and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this spring

Visionary of The Year hopeful Nick Schultz is joined by Mike DiGiacomo of the Better Business Bureau at Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to give Nestor the business and fun of fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s biggest soiree of the year and the events leading up to the big night in June.

An Essex birthday with crab cakes and old friends talking new Orioles ownership issues

When Nestor’s old pal John Keller appeared for his birthday Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Pizza John’s in Essex, Luke Jones and Nestor shared the crinkle cut french fries and gravy over a long conversation about the Orioles’ future with fans in and out of market and growing the brand of Baltimore baseball. And, yes, Pizza John’s has a crab cake!

Only nice people allowed: It’s the local Lauraville family love that makes Koco’s Pub perfect

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour will be making more stops with Marcella and her gang on Harford Road in Lauraville as we continue to the take the show on the road, presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube. The familiar faces of the place and the parrots, margaritas and Koconut shrimp extend behind the bar and into the kitchen with a great family story. Meet Liz and Sea Bass. They’ve got Orioles Fever, too!

Turning up the heat and talking local youth soccer with Carl Delmont

Harrisburg Heat owner Carl Delmont discusses neighborhoods and kids and soccer

Finding pearls of wisdom in Owings Mills at Mama’s On The Half Shell

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the Maryland Oyster Tour intersect, we win. Finn McCusker continues a suburban seafood visit with Nestor, sharing more history of the Nacho Mama’s lineage and tales of his infamous father in Canton.

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No. 9 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Pizza John’s Double Provolone Mushroom Cheesesteak Sub

You can spend a lot of time – and waste a lot of money – in Philadelphia and not find a better cheesesteak than you’ll find at Pizza John’s in Essex. Go for the pepperoni pizza and stay for the best sandwich on the eastside since we lost the real Captain Harvey’s two decades ago.

In search of that next great sandwich in life…and finding it on the road to Philly!

The next time you’re out having the best meal of the week or month or year, just remember it’s the icing on the cake to the good life when you find a new place or experience that is memorable. Our preacher of the American Dream, Leonard Raskin, joins Nestor in a search for that next best meal. Even if it’s a hoagie at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge…

Putting our favorite celebrity chef in the Di Pasquale’s kitchen to talk foodie love

It’s almost inconceivable that through their long friendship that celebrity chef Nancy Longo of Pierpoint Restaurant has never been on the show but she finally joins Nestor at Di Pasquale’s in Canton on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for an absolute primer education in Maryland cuisine and the importance of quality ingredients. Come smell what we’re cooking…

No. 23 on #TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Fiesta Mexicana in Rosedale

This #TastyNes place is not a secret to the savvy eaters of delicious Mexican fare on the east side of town. Nestor goes to Rosedale for another sweet indulgence right at the front counter at Fiesta Mexicana just south of what used to be Golden Ring Mall. One, two, three milks…

No. 16 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Clavel Tacos

For most of our #TastyNes Tour, we’ve been featuring one special dish – our favorite craving item – on most menus at all of these local places we love. But for Day 16 on this journey, there are simply too many tasty tacos to only test one or two at this oasis in the center of Baltimore. When you go to Clavel, get ready to have the best tacos in town and a flavor you’ll savor.

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Intelligent Conversations on WNST-AM 1570 This Week

Can the Angry Birds live to fight another day in this pennant race against Toronto Luke Sept 13

Getting swept away by Orioles momentum

In a season with not a lot to get excited about, a three-game sweep of the first-place Tampa Bay Rays and better pitching has Luke Jones and Nestor ready to pick the Birds off the carpet and out of the cellar. And here come the Toronto Blue Jays.

Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

It’s time for the NBA and NHL Finals and summer championship glory for the winter sports. Leonard Raskin and Nestor take the temperature for the Washington Caps future with or without Alex Ovechkin and catch up on the sports world and how Las Vegas has caught up – on and off the ice.

Grabbing the Orioles rotation by the Baz

It’s only been a few days but the Baltimore Orioles are finally winning some games and getting some decent starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor also discuss the warming of (some of) the Birds bats and feeling some “magic” as the first two against the sloppy Tampa Bay Rays have gone in the direction of the men of Craig Albernaz and the Colton Cowser walkoffs have risen the orange spirits. Better pitching, better results…

Trying to “Make A Living” and creating a modern rock song that matters with John Allen of Stone Horses

Our lifer pal John Allen of Stone Horses returns to East Baltimore here with Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss his new single, “Make A Living,” which is getting rock radio airplay and putting the band back on stage locally throughout the spring and summer. And, of course, there’s the Child’s Play reunion and tribute to late singer and guitarist Brian Jack on May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia.

A grand tour and welcome from The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville

It is one of the most beautiful and elegant new spaces in Baltimore and we were thrilled to be the first the broadcast from our new seat at The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville for a meal and a lot of history and touring the new kitchen with proprietor Damye Hahn, whose Faidley’s family has a new Baltimore County arm for its future. She shares her grand vision of creating a high-end dining experience with a focus on local Chesapeake Bay cuisine, including fresh seafood and seasonal ingredients. You know this one will be tasty!

Mooing, walking off and wondering aloud about Orioles “prospects” turning the corner in Birdland

There’s been plenty of excitement in Birdland with a pair of walkoff homers by Colton Cowser leading the Memorial Day way in extra innings. But as Luke Jones and Nestor moo about a few wins, the Baltimore Orioles still sit far below .500 and have lots of ground to make up with the Tampa Bay Rays and Toronto Blue Jays parked at Camden Yards this week.

Sharing the love of the Sacred Grounds of baseball with author and pal Robby Incmikoski

After 16 seasons traveling the league as a reporter for the Twins, Pirates, and Rangers, our pal Robby Incmikoski brings readers where few get to go — from dugouts and clubhouses to media booths and bullpens — capturing thousands of behind-the-scenes images and 120-plus interviews with the people who make each park special in his new book, Sacred Grounds. Let him tell you about his journey that will bring him to the Babe Ruth Museum on Saturday, May 30th for a SABR hangout and chat before the Orioles take on the Blue Jays downtown.

Councilman Pat Young makes his case to become next Baltimore County Executive

As the current elected representative for District 1 in Baltimore County and as a former Marine on the front lines who served our country in the Middle East, Councilman Pat Young has plenty on his mind about our area and country and returns to tell Nestor why he’s running for Baltimore County Executive on June 23rd from the newest restaurant gem of his Catonsville home, The Fishmonger’s Daughter on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Remmell discusses her vision for community engagement in District 1

In our continuing tour of the beltway with candidates for the June 23rd election, our first Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville was an easy stop for hot yoga teacher and longtime Baltimore County community worker Mandy Remmell, who describes her work, qualifications in local government and why she is running for County Council in District 1.

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.

Bringing Maryland together in Las Vegas to grow Baltimore

The Maryland Party in Las Vegas has become an annual retreat for hundreds of local business owners, executives and real estate developers to network and grow the economy and influence folks toward action over 30 years. Our pal Bill Cole drags Nestor to the desert every year and the dessert is coming back with new friendships, stories to tell and leftover burnt hot dog ends that spark a conversation about the marvel of the amazing construction project and local food on the menu at The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Rocking from Essex to Paramount boardroom and back on stage in Child’s Play with CTO Phil Wiser

Essex native and outgoing Paramount Chief Technical Officer Phil Wiser tells Nestor about his childhood friendship with the late and legendary singer of Child’s Play, Brian Jack, and his role in the band’s reunion on Saturday, May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia, Maryland with John Allen, Nicky Kay and lots of old friends from the Seagull Inn days.

#ColumnNes I’ve seen enough: It’s time to fire Mike Elias

I know, I know. The MLB Draft is coming. It’s midseason. There are big deadline deals that will need to be made in July. Blah, blah, blah. Plenty of reasons to just let Mike Elias stay warm in his rented seat and not rock the franchise boat on Memorial Day. But I’ve seen enough to know he’s not going to survive – and shouldn’t – so I would make the move now and adjust.

Getting the whole building to buy into Jesse Minter

As the OTAs continue in Owings Mills and veteran players and rookies mingle and prepare the mandatory camp in two weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new world order of rookie head coach Jesse Minter and the next way that the Baltimore Ravens will practice and prepare for September 13th in Indianapolis.

Will we really be racing to the track once Pimlico is rebuilt?

As horse racing seemingly goes away from the public consciousness over the next 11 months, we wonder aloud about the 21st century realities of a sport that ruled a large part of Maryland sports in the 20th century. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the future of the Preakness, Pimlico and whether Baltimore cares enough – or at all?

Speeding ahead with a chance to see The Chase in Miami

With Home Run Riches getting grand slammed while buckling up for a cool NASCAR promotion, there’s plenty for Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery to discuss with Nestor about big winning tickets and some fun summer promotions about to launch.

As the Orioles circle the drain (again), we wonder when Elias will be fired

The losing is unacceptable to the fan base and should be unacceptable to Baltimore Orioles “new” ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor once again discuss a last-place Birdland season on the brink in May as the Orioles return home in the rain after getting swept (again) on the road at the top of the AL East. The alarms should be a lot louder than they are for this wayward, doormat franchise.

Prosecutor Lauren Lipscomb makes her case to become next Baltimore County State’s Attorney on June 23rd

One of the most significant roles in Baltimore County is once again on the ballot with a longtime incumbent State’s Attorney facing scrutiny and another election with different voices stepping forward to lead on crime and prosecution to protect citizens. City prosecutor Lauren Lipscomb tells Nestor why she is running in the primary after many years working on the other side of the invisible border between our city and county.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens schedule and Rio and Team Minter on the road

There are some twists and turns in the Baltimore Ravens 2026 schedule and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a unique mix with Brazil, four nationally televised games and plenty of chances to play their way into some flex games later in the season. Make your Sunday plans now…

Feeling the magic power of Triumph putting the band back on the road with drummer Gil Moore

The Rock and Roll Machine that was Triumph the Canadian band of the 1980s has finally reunited and are back on the road together for the first time in 38 years. Drummer Gil Moore tells Nestor about the magic power to get back on stage and on a tour bus with Rik Emmett and see the fans respond to “Hold On” and “Lay It On The Line” in an arena setting. Go see ’em on May 28th at Camden, N.J. when the show gets local.

Wanderlust and seeing the world through a different lens

Our musician pal and local photographer Jason Siemer returns from Borneo with tales and photos that are spectacular while Nestor shares some travelogue tales from South America and previous international trips of exploration, culture and personal growth on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Faidley’s at Lexington Market. Just two kids from Dundalk and Pasadena who loved baseball going places others only dream about…

Living, loving and lifting Baltimore City life

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.

Double grand slams and being at Camden Yards to witness it

Being picked as the contestant of the game for Home Run Riches is already lots of fun but when the Baltimore Orioles hit two grand slams in the same game and the winner is at Camden Yards cheering ’em on, it doesn’t get any better! John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor in on the winnings and spinnings of lucky residents as several fun spring promotions continue to bloom along with Birds homers.

The year that they moved the Preakness to Laurel

No one knows the world of horse racing better than our longtime pal and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi, who returns once against for the strangest Preakness of them all. Nestor will be at Laurel on Saturday when the second leg of the Triple Crown feels like it’s limping toward a very uncertain future for anyone who loves the game and remembers the glory of Maryland racing.

Demystifying GLP-1 and ‘The Shot’ for weight control

We’ve all known someone who has battled weight and have seen many remedies and medical advancements in modern medicine but it’s still relatively new and evolving with so much science and new information. Dr. Shauna Costinett of GBMC joins Nestor to discuss obesity, bariatric surgery and life with The Shot and how the GLP-1 shots we all see advertised really work on your body.

Lexington Market Crab Derby history and future of The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville with Faidley’s family

No one tells the story of Faidley’s Seafood and Lexington Market better the legendary Nancy Devine, whose daughter Damye Hahn is opening Catonsville’s newest upscale, exquisite dining experience The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road amidst spring Preakness and Crab Derby racing at the original location this week.

Luke Jones

Getting swept away by Orioles momentum

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Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA workout

Lamar Jackson spoke to reporters for the first time since the end of the 2025 season and the firing of John Harbaugh.

Orioles suddenly having fun with sweep of Tampa Bay, but keeping it going all that matters

Baltimore can only hope Colton Cowser’s walk-off homers will be remembered as a turning point months from now.

Grabbing the Orioles rotation by the Baz

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Memorial Day weekend

Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings after a 3-1 holiday weekend for Baltimore.

Mooing, walking off and wondering aloud about Orioles “prospects” turning the corner in Birdland

Getting the whole building to buy into Jesse Minter

As the Orioles circle the drain (again), we wonder when Elias will be fired

Ten-game homestand already feels like last stand for reeling Orioles

Fifty games in, the season isn’t over for the Orioles, but it’s sure feeling like it.

Sports with Luke Jones

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Orioles waste strong start from Bassitt in 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak

Chris Bassitt pitched six innings of one-run ball, but a Coby Mayo solo homer was the only offense Baltimore could muster.

Getting swept away by Orioles momentum

Orioles waste strong start from Bassitt in 2-1 loss to Toronto to snap three-game winning streak

Chris Bassitt pitched six innings of one-run ball, but a Coby Mayo solo homer was the only offense Baltimore could muster.

Getting swept away by Orioles momentum

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following second open OTA workout

Lamar Jackson spoke to reporters for the first time since the end of the 2025 season and the firing of John Harbaugh.

Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

Orioles suddenly having fun with sweep of Tampa Bay, but keeping it going all that matters

Baltimore can only hope Colton Cowser’s walk-off homers will be remembered as a turning point months from now.

Lamar Jackson embracing “breath of fresh air” with new Ravens coaching staff in place

The two-time MVP quarterback spoke with media for the first time since John Harbaugh was fired as head coach.

Grabbing the Orioles rotation by the Baz

Baz, Basallo lead Orioles to 6-1 win over mistake-ridden Tampa Bay

Shane Baz tossed seven innings of one-run ball, and Samuel Basallo clubbed a three-run homer to open up Baltimore’s lead.

Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

Orioles suddenly having fun with sweep of Tampa Bay, but keeping it going all that matters

Lamar Jackson embracing "breath of fresh air" with new Ravens coaching staff in place

Grabbing the Orioles rotation by the Baz

Baz, Basallo lead Orioles to 6-1 win over mistake-ridden Tampa Bay

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following Memorial Day weekend

Mooing, walking off and wondering aloud about Orioles "prospects" turning the corner in Birdland

Another Cowser walk-off homer sends Orioles to 9-7 win over Tampa Bay in 13 innings

Sharing the love of the Sacred Grounds of baseball with author and pal Robby Incmikoski

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Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

Trying to “Make A Living” and creating a modern rock song that matters with John Allen of Stone Horses

A grand tour and welcome from The Fishmonger’s Daughter in Catonsville

Sharing the love of the Sacred Grounds of baseball with author and pal Robby Incmikoski

Councilman Pat Young makes his case to become next Baltimore County Executive

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Some Russian history with Professor Steiner

Baltimore radio legend Marc Steiner gives Don and Nestor a Russian history lesson as Putin continues to bomb Ukraine and the world watches in horror.

Arts and Entertainment

The man who brought 25 years of WNST AwesomeNes to life in our new documentary

It was our lifer pal, Orioles fan, baseball man and Towson Transfers tape-to-digital guru Gregg Landry of Blue Rock Productions who inspired Nestor to put together a 25th Anniversary documentary bringing into fun focus the history of our radio station, entrepreneurial spirit, newshound mojo background and then spiking the ball on 40 years of Baltimore sports media life and truth – and the best is yet to come! Hope you enjoy “No One Listens; Everyone Hears – The Baltimore Positive Media Story.” It rocks because of this guy…

Arts and Entertainment

Faithfully taking a 1989 Journey with open arms back to era of Bad English with Jonathan Cain

In an effort to release all of his Almost Famous-era rock and roll interviews from his time as a music critic at The Baltimore Sun, Nestor Aparicio found an October 1989 chat with legendary keyboardist Jonathan Cain, just as his new band Bad English was approaching Hammerjacks. Some Steve Perry chatter here from four decades ago as Journey has gone its separate ways into the wheel in the sky of Rock and Roll Hall of Fame immortality.

Community

When you grew up in the 1970s and want that old black and orange Magic back

Our old hockey pal and longtime Capitals insider Ed Frankovic catches up with Nestor after far too long to take a walk down Maryland memory lane with Baltimore sports and watching the Orioles try to regroup after 30 years of Angelos misery.

Baltimore Positive Classic

Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?

Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Charles “Lefty” Driesell , the 1972 Olympics and how politics has changed in Washington. This was a 2021 chat before honoring Lefty Driesell in College Park.

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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.

John Martin

Speeding ahead with a chance to see The Chase in Miami

Bill Cole

Bringing Maryland together in Las Vegas to grow Baltimore

Leonard Raskin

Stanley Cup dreaming from outside as puck begins to fade for Ovechkin and Caps

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Reading The Book On It

Putting the Examination on the MLB media world and future

Our longtime friend and television executive Jim Williams returns to examine the evolving and quickly changing MLB media model as MASN disintegrates and 10 teams were searching for local ways to distribute 162 baseball games in each market. Here, Nestor gets a professional MLB primer on money, networks and our future of watching the games from outside the stadium.

Getting the business and history of football right

Former NFL general manager Mike Lombardi tells us about his football journey and provides an NFL history lesson in his new book, “Football Done Right,” which presents his calls on the greatest players and coaches the sport has ever seen.

Fish, family and fastballs at Gertrude’s with Casper Wells

In the spirit of the holiday season, we bring friends and family together. Chesapeake chef extraordinaire and proprietor of Gertrude’s at The BMA John Shields hosts Nestor once again for a Christmas and New Year’s Eve celebration (at an hour we can all appreciate) along with former MLB outfielder Casper Wells for chat about seven fishes, sauerkraut and Pete Alonso.

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.

Making a case for NFL greatness with Buffalo Hall of Fame voter Vic Carucci

In an era where an MVP debate between Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen can be divisive, we defer to the legendary Hall of Fame voter and NFL historian Vic Carucci, who joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss what makes a quarterback “valuable” and how he thinks of Ravens’ Canton candidates Terrell Suggs, Marshal Yanda and Steve Smith Sr. Oh, and there’s a little football game in Orchard Park this weekend with huge stakes in our hometowns.

Reading the Book

Rocking from Essex to Paramount boardroom and back on stage in Child's Play with CTO Phil Wiser

Essex native and outgoing Paramount Chief Technical Officer Phil Wiser tells Nestor about his childhood friendship with the late and legendary singer of Child's Play, Brian Jack, and his role in the band's reunion on Saturday, May 30th at Reckless…

Wanderlust and seeing the world through a different lens

The year that they moved the Preakness to Laurel

Lexington Market Crab Derby history and future of The Fishmonger's Daughter in Catonsville with Faidley's family

No one tells the story of Faidley's Seafood and Lexington Market better the legendary Nancy Devine, whose daughter Damye Hahn is opening Catonsville's newest upscale, exquisite dining experience The Fishmonger's Daughter on Frederick Road amidst spring Preakness and Crab Derby…

The final Triple Crown and legend of Donna Brothers

She joins us every year in discussing the Kentucky Derby winner and the current and future state of the Preakness and the horse racing industry but longtime NBC reporter and jockey Donna Brothers tells Nestor why she's made him cry…

A Triumph of magic power and winning the good fight as Emmett (finally) puts the band back on the road

It's been quite a few years of change in tone with our visits with guitarist Rik Emmett, whose Triumph music has lived in the vault of classic rock radio for four decades but the band that last toured in 1993…

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#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Coming clean with Tommy Conwell and still rumbling in Philly

Rocker Tommy Conwell rumbles in from Philadelphia with tales of music, life, kids and the adult life after Hammerjacks and “I’m Not Your Man.”

Late, great Dan Fogelberg talked about love, breakups and the environment with Nestor in June 1991 before Merriweather Post concert

It hard to say how much we are missing the beautiful music of the living legacy to the leader of the band.

Yanni tells Nestor it’s all Greek to him at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

You never know who will appear on Radio Row at the Super Bowl as Nestor has learned over the years. Yanni was there for the fun and had a great sense of humor…

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all. And Nestor shares memories of the night when a 17-year old #AlmostFamous version of himself was treated with kindness by the legend.

The great Nils Lofgren talks about being in the E Street Band

Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the great Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen’s legendary Hall of Fame band from Tampa on January 27, 2009 just days before the infamous Super Bowl halftime performance with Clarence Clemons.

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Rocking from Essex to Paramount boardroom and back on stage in Child's Play with CTO Phil Wiser

Feeling the magic power of Triumph putting the band back on the road with drummer Gil Moore

A Triumph of magic power and winning the good fight as Emmett (finally) puts the band back on the road

The good things of 40 years of Bodeans music gets us closer to free

It's always a pleasure to spend time with Bodeans founder Kurt Neumann, who brings the 40th Anniversary of "Love and Hope and Sex and Dreams" magic to Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on May 8th. Plenty of good things…

Serving post High Heat baseball life, rock music and fiction with author Tim Wendel

After knowing author and longtime baseball insider Tim Wendel over four decades, Nestor finds out that before all of the fiction there were the facts about being a rock music critic in the early 1980s in Buffalo. The newspaper reporter…

Spilling the Canadian roots of April Wine as they hit road with Triumph

What classic rock rocker hasn't played air guitar to "Just Between You And Me"? So when Nestor got a chance to chat about the Montreal side of April Wine as they hit the road with the triumphant return of Triumph…

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Brandon Stokley: No time for regrets in January

Wide receiver Brandon Stokley played a lot of January football as a key component to the Indianapolis Colts’ offense with Peyton Manning for many years after winning Super Bowl XXXV here as a member of the 2001 Baltimore Ravens. He comes home to discuss winning and losing “The Big One” and the legacy of Lamar Jackson as an NFL quarterback.

A lifetime of Schock and awe in banging the drums deserves pain relief

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour hosted a special holiday edition of the show at Far & Dotter with our favorite Dundalk Rock And Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joined by Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein to rock a great chat about the benefits of pain relief. Merging rock and roll and cannabis education as we roll into 2024 ready for more music.

Trying to understand the facts about new Orioles lease at Camden Yards

As the ink was drying on the new Maryland Stadium Authority deal with John Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles, former MSA chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a primer on a new stadium deal at Camden Yards and what it means for the fans, the citizens and the team. A compelling stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for the holidays at Weis Markets at Honeygo in Perry Hall.

Why can’t people STFU when the singer is singing and we’ve all paid a ton of dough to see a performer?

When our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection drops by the show, it usually involves music. This time after Nestor got back from an American bender through South Carolina for Sammy Hagar and Las Vegas for U2 at Sphere, he needed some answers about how Alice Cooper got there. And why people can’t shut up when Billy Joel or John Mayer are singing a love song.

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Reimagining a new, beautiful Inner Harbor for our children

Visionary Rebecca Hoffberger shares her vision for the future of Baltimore prosperity with Nestor. Big thanks to The Baltimore Fishbowl for this inspired story and TBC for this amazing image.

When James Patterson and Mike Lupica write compelling whodunit football fiction

Esteemed author James Patterson and longtime New York sports columnist Mike Lupica give Nestor a lesson in writing for the people and discuss their new novel, “The House of Wolves.” It seems that truth makes great fiction in the NFL.

The ultimate power play of the Presidency and sports

Journalist Chris Cillizza discusses the convergence of Presidents, politics and sports in American history with Nestor and the stories behind his new book: “Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency.”

Remembering the good times with The Goose

Marvin Lewis spends time with Nestor mourning the loss of Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 1): So, just how did Angelos become ‘King’ of Baltimore baseball?

Chronicling the history of the Peter Angelos era of Orioles baseball, local sports radio host, author and historian Nestor Aparicio presents “The Peter Principles,” a book on the history of Baltimore baseball in the modern era. This is Chapter 1, an incredible tale of how King Peter found the throne of every local kid’s dream.

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!

Johnnie Cochran discusses early installation of NFL Rooney Rule with Nestor on Radio Row

At the 2003 Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego legendary attorney Johnnie Cochran joined Nestor on Radio Row to discuss the first year of the NFL Rooney Rule

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

Ponying up for the future of the Preakness

When the Preakness isn’t in Baltimore, only has 4,800 attendees and might not have the Kentucky Derby winner (again), it’s incumbent that we find the brightest and most veteran minds and industry observers to examine every aspect of what the hell is going on with the middle leg of the Triple Crown, which was once the annual Charm City Super

Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL

Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 5 “A Ravens family that loves its Juice and never quits…”

This is Chapter 5 of “Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story,” written in Spring 2013 after Super Bowl XLVII. Please support the Brigance Brigade and the “Soiree With O.J.”

A focus on The Life Of Nestor Aparicio with “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” podcast

It was poolside on a 110-degree day in May 2024 at the Las Vegas Wynn resort and Encore pool as part of the Maryland contingent of business leaders who gather annually in Sin City for networking and discussion. Nestor Aparicio shares deep thoughts on his life and work as examined and questioned on “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” with Reverend Alvin

Coming clean with Tommy Conwell and still rumbling in Philly

Rocker Tommy Conwell rumbles in from Philadelphia with tales of music, life, kids and the adult life after Hammerjacks and “I’m Not Your Man.”

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

When Cal Ripken was preparing to enter Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to discuss many aspects of his incredible career with the Baltimore Orioles.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 11: The legacy of “The Nasty Nice Guy Awards” two decades later

Back in 1996, Nestor was working with the Ed Block Courage Awards to raise money and awareness and dreamed up a Baltimore banquet that would bring together all of the local professional sports teams to honor the good people who play the games. The Nasty Nice Guy Awards hosted exclusively at Michael’s Eighth Avenue in Glen Burnie lasted eight years

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