Why Aruna Miller is joining the Wes Moore campaign for Governor of Maryland
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Lt. Gov candidate Aruna Miller tells us why she joined Wes Moore ticket to lead Maryland
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Aruna Miller and the energy to improve Maryland with Wes Moore
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Aruna Miller discusses ways to make Maryland better with a Wes Moore victory in Annapolis
Glassman is reaching to the center in race for Comptroller
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Harford County Executive Barry Glassman is running a different kind of race than he thought when he entered the election season and battle against Democratic nominee Brooke Lierman for who handles the money in Annapolis.
Trying to find more ways to lift East Baltimore
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Dundalk’s Todd Crandell joins Nestor at Costas for a chat about East Baltimore County and progress
The story of getting Greenmount Station open for sports wagering in Hampstead
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We have been doing Purple Live shows and eating delicious crab cakes with Chris Richards in Hampstead for nearly two decades. The OTB and horse racing partnership came several years ago and now the betPARX wagering kiosks are ready for your sports action in Carroll County.
Harbaugh says Bateman to miss “a few weeks” after setback with foot injury 
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“There’s a little more there from a strain standpoint, so conversations will be had.”
For the love of soccer and country
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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a stop at Gunpowder Lodge for a catch-up between owner and former soccer star Danny Santoro and Nestor about all things local, the feet of Pete Caringi and Sonny Askew and finding space in Kingsville for a legit United States and World Cup celebration during Thanksgiving week to support the red, white and blue.
Why Baltimore deserves nice things
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With a new Arena coming and cranes in the sky in Port Covington and a new golf track running next to the freeway downtown, Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss why so many outside businesses and people and investors still believe in the Baltimore that we do.
The world’s stage in Baltimore at the new CFG Bank Arena
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Before the doors of the new, shiny object downtown comes for the next generation, allow Nestor Aparicio to tell Bill Cole some old Baltimore Civic Center tales that will lure him back for the music – and hopefully stay for more Inner Harbor fun. Let two Baltimore kids dream about the future with a world class facility replacing the former relic of memories.
On the road to fun in The Game of Life
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Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for holidays with new games and scratch-offs and their usual Baltimore and Pittsburgh catch up.
Going to the ground with Ravens offense
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Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss a week of good energy for the now 5-3 Baltimore Ravens.
Defining DVOA and the value of Lamar Jackson
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Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders joins Nestor to help consume the concept of DVOA, the numbers on Lamar Jackson and the value of throwing the ball.
From Buffalo to Italy to Baltimore with sports cartoon love
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Old old Italiano sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano discusses his recent soujourn to the motherland and catches up on a lifetime of friendship and sports and their 1984 meeting as colleagues at The News American on Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gunpowder Lodge.
Running proves to be the winning formula for Ravens in second half to beat Bucs
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The first half of throw and throw more was a disaster for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. In the second half, it was Ground Roman. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss balance in run and pass for Ravens offense after win over Bucs in Tampa.
Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ complementary players stepping up: “We’ve got the guys to do those things”
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After a rough first half, the star quarterback went 8-for-8 for 94 yards and two touchdowns the rest of the way.
Harbaugh proud to see Ravens rebound, finish strong in Thursday victory over Buccaneers
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The head coach also said the injuries to Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman weren’t serious.
Houston on Ravens overcoming rough start: “It’s four quarters for a reason”
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Justin Houston sacked Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady twice in the 27-22 win.
Ravens rookie Likely steps up for injured Andrews in 27-22 win over Tampa Bay
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With Mark Andrews hurting his shoulder in the first half, Isaiah Likely caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Talking elections and purple Maryland with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner
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Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor and Don to talk political season and possibilities
Are Ravens ready to storm weary Bucs and Brady Thursday night?
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Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens at Bucs and how short week might help Tom Brady against Lamar
How to help a Veteran in need right now
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Cereta Spencer and Adobolia Buford educate Nestor about how to help any struggling US veteran via MCVET and get you ready for the Virtual Walk from Nov 4th through 11th.
Watching Phillies Fever while waiting on October Orioles Magic
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Once upon a time Baltimorean and lifer friend of Nestor, Micah Buchdahl was a fan of the Baltimore baseball team but after a life spent in his college town, he’s become a full-fledged Philadelphia sports nut watching the magic of the Phillies through the eyes of his son on Pattison Avenue.
Elevating a discussion about upcoming election and reading the polls
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Tom Coale of Elevate Maryland joins Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and gives Nestor a full primer of election season and the tough races in The Free State and what they mean nationally. Will Wes Moore run for President in two years? Can Heather Mizeur win in District 1? What will happen in tight County Executive races in Howard and Anne Arundel County? Here ya go…
Getting ready for a new downtown arena and entertainment venue in Baltimore
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The former Baltimore Civic Center that became The Baltimore Arena that became First Mariner and then Royal Farms Arena changed names but never could shake its image or, simply, just what it was: an old building that was outdated the day it opened in 1961. That’s about to change. Let our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld tell you what he learned recently on a trip to Austin, Texas.
How the state will cash in on sports wagering
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Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin updates Nestor on the first full month of football wagering at local casinos and where the money will be going.
Why aren’t Ravens fans showing up early and often to see this team?
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many empty seats at Ravens win over Browns and why fans weren’t glued to the Super Bowl XLVII celebration that once mobbed downtown.
Tight ends and the blood and guts of football
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Author Tyler Dunne tells Nestor about his book on how tight ends have changed the game of football this century. And the long, glorious history of the Baltimore Ravens franchise being a part of that.
Scream if you win!
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Always fun to have Doug Lloyd of Maryland Lottery back on the show to update Nestor on all of the upcoming holiday fun with new games and scratch-offs to go along with some hefty jackpots this fall.
Lamar Jackson says opponents different kinds of blitzes compared to last year
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The Ravens quarterback touched on several topics, including his second career meeting with Tom Brady.
Harbaugh says Ravens must be ready for Tampa Bay’s “very aggressive style of blitzing”
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The veteran coach praised Buccaneers head man Todd Bowles for a defensive system that’s “one of a kind in a lot of ways.”
The greatest holiday of the year!
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Lisa Rusyniak of Goodwill invites everyone to come over for great and late deals for Halloween gear and fun. @bmoregoodwill @NestorAparicio
Short week and (suddenly) big expectations for Ravens in Tampa
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When this one came out on the schedule, it looked like Tom Brady on short rest in Tampa on a Thursday night. Now, it might look like seeing a 45-year old quarterback at the end? Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Harbaugh’s prep for a Florida business trip.
On recent strong play, Patrick Queen emphasizes “stacking and being consistent” for Ravens
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The third-year inside linebacker has played at a higher level in recent weeks.
Ravens take it on the run to beat the Browns
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the re-emergence of Ground Lamar and the rushing offense as the Ravens ran over the Browns in Baltimore.
Justin Houston thinks “the best is yet to come” for Ravens pass rush
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Baltimore registered a season-high five sacks in Sunday’s win and will soon welcome Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo to the mix.
Campbell believes Ravens “picking it up at the right time” after Sunday’s win
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The veteran defensive end also cited the challenge of turning the page quickly to get ready for a Thursday game at Tampa Bay.
Lamar Jackson on Gus Edwards’ return: “All that power, we’ve been missing that a lot”
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The star quarterback threw only 16 passes in Sunday’s 23-20 victory over Cleveland.
Ravens linebacker Harrison blocks potential game-tying field goal in 23-20 win over Browns
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Cleveland attempted a 60-yard field goal after a critical false start pushed them back.
Edwards shines with two touchdowns in his return to action for Ravens
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“I felt good, and I wanted to keep going. I wish I could have done more.”
Harbaugh says “it was just really a team win” for Ravens in 23-20 final over Cleveland
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The head coach reminded how his team must turn the page quickly to get ready for a Thursday game at Tampa Bay.
Why Aruna Miller is joining the Wes Moore campaign for Governor of Maryland
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Lt. Gov candidate Aruna Miller tells us why she joined Wes Moore ticket to lead Maryland
Aruna Miller and the energy to improve Maryland with Wes Moore
Baltimore Positive
Aruna Miller discusses ways to make Maryland better with a Wes Moore victory in Annapolis
Glassman is reaching to the center in race for Comptroller
Baltimore Positive
Harford County Executive Barry Glassman is running a different kind of race than he thought when he entered the election season and battle against Democratic nominee Brooke Lierman for who handles the money in Annapolis.
Trying to find more ways to lift East Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
Dundalk’s Todd Crandell joins Nestor at Costas for a chat about East Baltimore County and progress
The story of getting Greenmount Station open for sports wagering in Hampstead
Baltimore Positive
We have been doing Purple Live shows and eating delicious crab cakes with Chris Richards in Hampstead for nearly two decades. The OTB and horse racing partnership came several years ago and now the betPARX wagering kiosks are ready for your sports action in Carroll County.
Harbaugh says Bateman to miss “a few weeks” after setback with foot injury 
Baltimore Positive
“There’s a little more there from a strain standpoint, so conversations will be had.”
For the love of soccer and country
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a stop at Gunpowder Lodge for a catch-up between owner and former soccer star Danny Santoro and Nestor about all things local, the feet of Pete Caringi and Sonny Askew and finding space in Kingsville for a legit United States and World Cup celebration during Thanksgiving week to support the red, white and blue.
Why Baltimore deserves nice things
Baltimore Positive
With a new Arena coming and cranes in the sky in Port Covington and a new golf track running next to the freeway downtown, Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss why so many outside businesses and people and investors still believe in the Baltimore that we do.
The world’s stage in Baltimore at the new CFG Bank Arena
Baltimore Positive
Before the doors of the new, shiny object downtown comes for the next generation, allow Nestor Aparicio to tell Bill Cole some old Baltimore Civic Center tales that will lure him back for the music – and hopefully stay for more Inner Harbor fun. Let two Baltimore kids dream about the future with a world class facility replacing the former relic of memories.
On the road to fun in The Game of Life
Baltimore Positive
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for holidays with new games and scratch-offs and their usual Baltimore and Pittsburgh catch up.
Going to the ground with Ravens offense
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss a week of good energy for the now 5-3 Baltimore Ravens.
Defining DVOA and the value of Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders joins Nestor to help consume the concept of DVOA, the numbers on Lamar Jackson and the value of throwing the ball.
From Buffalo to Italy to Baltimore with sports cartoon love
Baltimore Positive
Old old Italiano sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano discusses his recent soujourn to the motherland and catches up on a lifetime of friendship and sports and their 1984 meeting as colleagues at The News American on Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gunpowder Lodge.
Running proves to be the winning formula for Ravens in second half to beat Bucs
Baltimore Positive
The first half of throw and throw more was a disaster for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens. In the second half, it was Ground Roman. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss balance in run and pass for Ravens offense after win over Bucs in Tampa.
Lamar Jackson on Ravens’ complementary players stepping up: “We’ve got the guys to do those things”
Baltimore Positive
After a rough first half, the star quarterback went 8-for-8 for 94 yards and two touchdowns the rest of the way.
Harbaugh proud to see Ravens rebound, finish strong in Thursday victory over Buccaneers
Baltimore Positive
The head coach also said the injuries to Mark Andrews and Rashod Bateman weren’t serious.
Houston on Ravens overcoming rough start: “It’s four quarters for a reason”
Baltimore Positive
Justin Houston sacked Tampa Bay quarterback Tom Brady twice in the 27-22 win.
Ravens rookie Likely steps up for injured Andrews in 27-22 win over Tampa Bay
Baltimore Positive
With Mark Andrews hurting his shoulder in the first half, Isaiah Likely caught six passes for 77 yards and a touchdown.
Talking elections and purple Maryland with Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner
Baltimore Positive
Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor and Don to talk political season and possibilities
Are Ravens ready to storm weary Bucs and Brady Thursday night?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Ravens at Bucs and how short week might help Tom Brady against Lamar
How to help a Veteran in need right now
Baltimore Positive
Cereta Spencer and Adobolia Buford educate Nestor about how to help any struggling US veteran via MCVET and get you ready for the Virtual Walk from Nov 4th through 11th.
Watching Phillies Fever while waiting on October Orioles Magic
Baltimore Positive
Once upon a time Baltimorean and lifer friend of Nestor, Micah Buchdahl was a fan of the Baltimore baseball team but after a life spent in his college town, he’s become a full-fledged Philadelphia sports nut watching the magic of the Phillies through the eyes of his son on Pattison Avenue.
Elevating a discussion about upcoming election and reading the polls
Baltimore Positive
Tom Coale of Elevate Maryland joins Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and gives Nestor a full primer of election season and the tough races in The Free State and what they mean nationally. Will Wes Moore run for President in two years? Can Heather Mizeur win in District 1? What will happen in tight County Executive races in Howard and Anne Arundel County? Here ya go…
Getting ready for a new downtown arena and entertainment venue in Baltimore
Baltimore Positive
The former Baltimore Civic Center that became The Baltimore Arena that became First Mariner and then Royal Farms Arena changed names but never could shake its image or, simply, just what it was: an old building that was outdated the day it opened in 1961. That’s about to change. Let our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld tell you what he learned recently on a trip to Austin, Texas.
How the state will cash in on sports wagering
Baltimore Positive
Executive Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin updates Nestor on the first full month of football wagering at local casinos and where the money will be going.
Why aren’t Ravens fans showing up early and often to see this team?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many empty seats at Ravens win over Browns and why fans weren’t glued to the Super Bowl XLVII celebration that once mobbed downtown.
Tight ends and the blood and guts of football
Baltimore Positive
Author Tyler Dunne tells Nestor about his book on how tight ends have changed the game of football this century. And the long, glorious history of the Baltimore Ravens franchise being a part of that.
Scream if you win!
Baltimore Positive
Always fun to have Doug Lloyd of Maryland Lottery back on the show to update Nestor on all of the upcoming holiday fun with new games and scratch-offs to go along with some hefty jackpots this fall.
Lamar Jackson says opponents different kinds of blitzes compared to last year
Baltimore Positive
The Ravens quarterback touched on several topics, including his second career meeting with Tom Brady.
Harbaugh says Ravens must be ready for Tampa Bay’s “very aggressive style of blitzing”
Baltimore Positive
The veteran coach praised Buccaneers head man Todd Bowles for a defensive system that’s “one of a kind in a lot of ways.”
The greatest holiday of the year!
Baltimore Positive
Lisa Rusyniak of Goodwill invites everyone to come over for great and late deals for Halloween gear and fun. @bmoregoodwill @NestorAparicio
Short week and (suddenly) big expectations for Ravens in Tampa
Baltimore Positive
When this one came out on the schedule, it looked like Tom Brady on short rest in Tampa on a Thursday night. Now, it might look like seeing a 45-year old quarterback at the end? Luke Jones and Nestor talk about Harbaugh’s prep for a Florida business trip.
On recent strong play, Patrick Queen emphasizes “stacking and being consistent” for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
The third-year inside linebacker has played at a higher level in recent weeks.
Ravens take it on the run to beat the Browns
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the re-emergence of Ground Lamar and the rushing offense as the Ravens ran over the Browns in Baltimore.
Justin Houston thinks “the best is yet to come” for Ravens pass rush
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore registered a season-high five sacks in Sunday’s win and will soon welcome Tyus Bowser and David Ojabo to the mix.
Campbell believes Ravens “picking it up at the right time” after Sunday’s win
Baltimore Positive
The veteran defensive end also cited the challenge of turning the page quickly to get ready for a Thursday game at Tampa Bay.
Lamar Jackson on Gus Edwards’ return: “All that power, we’ve been missing that a lot”
Baltimore Positive
The star quarterback threw only 16 passes in Sunday’s 23-20 victory over Cleveland.
Ravens linebacker Harrison blocks potential game-tying field goal in 23-20 win over Browns
Baltimore Positive
Cleveland attempted a 60-yard field goal after a critical false start pushed them back.
Edwards shines with two touchdowns in his return to action for Ravens
Baltimore Positive
“I felt good, and I wanted to keep going. I wish I could have done more.”
Harbaugh says “it was just really a team win” for Ravens in 23-20 final over Cleveland
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The head coach reminded how his team must turn the page quickly to get ready for a Thursday game at Tampa Bay.
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Baltimore Positive is the vision and the creative extension of four decades of sharing the love of local sports for this Dundalk native and University of Baltimore grad, who began his career as a sportswriter and music critic at The News American and The Baltimore Sun in the mid 1980s. Launched radio career in December 1991 with Kenny Albert after covering the AHL Skipjacks. Bought WNST-AM 1570 in July 1998, created WNST.net in 2007 and began diversifying conversations on radio, podcast and social media as Baltimore Positive in 2016. nes@baltimorepositive.com
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