That is BILLION with a B
Baltimore Positive
John Martin joins Nestor to discuss a billion reasons to dive into Mega Millions this week
Baltimore Positive
Calais Campbell believes Ravens “in a really good place right now” after tough 2021 season
Baltimore Positive
The six-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his 15th season in the NFL.
Ravens linebacker Queen entering third year: “It’s just a point of me going out there and proving it”
Baltimore Positive
The 2020 first-round pick is aiming for more consistency to become an every-down linebacker.
Judging a place in Baltimore football history for Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss Lamar and money as price surges on Ravens
Andrews excited to work with “special, special group” of Ravens tight ends in 2022
Baltimore Positive
The All-Pro tight end says rookie Isaiah Likely has “a little bit of me in him for sure.”
What does 47 days in Europe feel like in the summer of 2022?
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin gives Nestor a state of the world after 47 days touring Europe with his family
Mountains or beach: Finding Weis choices for your summer road cooler
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti and Nestor discuss Weis choices in packing for the beach or mountains this summer
Urias homers in eighth to send Orioles to latest comeback victory
Baltimore Positive
On an 0-2 pitch with Baltimore trailing 3-2 in the last of the eighth inning, Ramon Urias clubbed the go-ahead two-run homer.
Headed back to Hagerstown and looking for adventure
Baltimore Positive
Hagerstown mayor Emily Keller invites Nestor for doughnuts, crab cakes & arts of Washington County
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 26 Fulfilling a true bucket list train ride from Cumberland to Frostburg on The Flyer
Baltimore Positive
Nestor saw Rhea Feikin talk about it once on MPTV and always wanted to ride the Frostburg Flyer. It was just as good as advertised. A wonderful day in Cumberland exploring the hills of Western Maryland.
Finding the magic and charm of time well spent in Ireland
Baltimore Positive
Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells Nestor and Don about his month of magic in Ireland
Who gets to go to Cooperstown and who will never find the door?
Baltimore Positive
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor from Cooperstown for primer on who gets a bust and who doesn’t
Making the case for Orioles doing it the way Rays have always done it
Baltimore Positive
Neil Solondz of Tampa Rays Radio tells Nestor about competing in AL East as Orioles surge
The value, risk and reward of this tender negotiation with Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the fans’ conundrum of being a fan of the player or the team. We love the Ravens. We want Lamar to do well. But where does the reality of a salary cap and future wisdom come into play with guaranteed money? And does this end with a Super Bowl parade in Baltimore?
How much is too much for Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
Our money insider Leonard Raskin takes a deeper dive into the earning potential of Lamar Jackson and how he’d make the most money in a long-term contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
Bullpen paves way for 5-1 win over Tampa Bay to put Orioles back at .500
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore plated four runs in the fifth inning to take the lead for good.
Orioles come up short in exciting weekend against first-place Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles weekend of Nasty Nestor and Yankees at Camden Yards
Previewing Ravens training camp as veterans arrive in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for Ravens training camp and who will be healthy on September 11
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 25 Heading west and seeing the mountainous beauty of our state
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour was an exploration of new places close to home after the plague. Nestor and Jenn had never been to Deep Creek Lake. Now, they’ll never not go back…
Judge, Cortes too much for Orioles in 6-0 loss to drop weekend series to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer allowed Aaron Judge’s 37th home run of the season and took his first loss since June 5.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 24 Coming home to Faidley’s and the mustardy deliciousness with Tom Perez
Baltimore Positive
On the 24th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor stayed right in his neighborhood and walked on a hot summer day over to Faidley’s in Lexington Market. There’s nothing like the mustardy deliciousness served with those little tomatoes and a cold beer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 23 Coming home to the comfort of Costas Inn and the best ‘cake in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
On the 23rd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor came home to Baltimore County and the legendary deliciousness of Costas Inn in Dundalk. The family has been serving my community for over 50 years and it was Mom’s favorite place to be on Mother’s Day for fried crab cake, cole slaw and fries.
Orioles can’t overcome Judge, Yankees in 7-6 loss to open second half
Baltimore Positive
New York slugger Aaron Judge homered twice off a struggling Tyler Wells on Friday night.
Hyde optimistic, eyeing offensive improvement as Orioles begin second half
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager recognizes the importance of the seven-game homestand coming out of the All-Star break.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 22 Sailing to Smith Island to make chocolate layer cake with a legend and a peppery Tylerton crab cake
Baltimore Positive
It was a double cake day on the Eastern Shore as Nestor and family head to Smith Island to make a legend chocolate cake and drop by The Narrows on the way home for a crab cake and Kent Island hospitality.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view
Baltimore Positive
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view. Sharing a family beach story and the most dramatic dining room scenery in the state.
It’s time to buy a ticket and dream big…
Baltimore Positive
This is the big one! John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor a double case of jackpot fever.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 20 Making MACo and talking H2B Visas and how our Chesapeake Bay crabs are harvested with Senator Cardin
Baltimore Positive
On the 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor got his first chance to experience the MACo conference of all of the state’s stakeholders at the beach and chat with a wide group of folks trying to make The Free State better.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 19 The county with the scarcest supply of crab cakes? Oh Caroline and hitting Market Street Public House in Denton
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour hit all 24 municipalities in our beautiful state over 30 days last summer. Before Nestor hits the road on August 1st for 31 crab cakes and 31 breweries to celebrate 31 years on Baltimore radio, here is quiet Caroline County on the Eastern Shore.
Setting up captivating second half for improving Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles plans and prospects for after the All Star break
Coming back downtown and feeling safe again
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor ponder a return to Camden Yards to gauge orange fever of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 18 Rocking down to an Eastern Shore-style ‘cake at Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring
Baltimore Positive
Dundalk unmasked in Silver Spring al fresco and rocking with John Allen of Stone Horses. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour remains about friends and places. And, well, beer too…
To squeegee or not to squeegee
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss squeegee boys and the future of downtown Baltimore
What made the first overall pick a “Holliday” for the Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles 1-1 selection of Oklahoma high school SS Jackson Holliday
Making the case for Lamar Jackson to be paid before the season starts
Baltimore Positive
While it’s unclear whether there will be a long-term deal anytime soon for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor don’t blame the former MVP and star-of-the-show for wanting to be paid like DeShaun Watson this summer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 17 Historic Havre de Grace and the deck at MacGregor’s
Baltimore Positive
On the 17th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour in 2021, Nestor sought the advice of many folks for
Celebrating National Ice Cream by going to the tasty place where they make the Weis stuff
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets invites Nestor up to beautiful Sunbury, Pennsylvania for a dairy tour and seasonal tasting this week to celebrate the national holiday everyone can agree is delicious. What’s your favorite Weis ice cream flavor? More than 50 to choose from next time you’re in the frozen aisle.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 16 The double-yolk Crab Bomb at Jerry’s Seafood in Bowie with Michael Steele
Baltimore Positive
Nestor has long called Michael Steele “his favorite Republican” but this was the first time they’d dined together while discussing the state of the world in the summer of 2021. Who says that folks who disagree can’t have fun? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brings folks together. One flag. One mission. One crab bomb at a time in Bowie.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 15 Taking the Oxford Ferry from Bellevue for a brunch ‘cake at Robert Morris Inn
Baltimore Positive
When you’ve lived in Maryland for half a century and still learn about places and things. Nothing more historic than this ferry. Go along for a ride from Bellevue to Oxford and a panko-crusted tarragon unique ‘cake at the Robert Morris Inn.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 14 “Never had a finer crab cake than this one…” he said in Hoopers Island
Baltimore Positive
We did not pick a “best crab cake” on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but we’ll say that we had none finer than this most remote of locations in the most awesome setting. Next time, we’ll get some oysters, too! Watch the Old Salty’s videos and you’ll know that we know and now you know…
That is BILLION with a B
Baltimore Positive
John Martin joins Nestor to discuss a billion reasons to dive into Mega Millions this week
Calais Campbell believes Ravens “in a really good place right now” after tough 2021 season
Baltimore Positive
The six-time Pro Bowl selection is entering his 15th season in the NFL.
Ravens linebacker Queen entering third year: “It’s just a point of me going out there and proving it”
Baltimore Positive
The 2020 first-round pick is aiming for more consistency to become an every-down linebacker.
Judging a place in Baltimore football history for Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Veteran NFL insider Clark Judge joins Nestor to discuss Lamar and money as price surges on Ravens
Andrews excited to work with “special, special group” of Ravens tight ends in 2022
Baltimore Positive
The All-Pro tight end says rookie Isaiah Likely has “a little bit of me in him for sure.”
What does 47 days in Europe feel like in the summer of 2022?
Baltimore Positive
Leonard Raskin gives Nestor a state of the world after 47 days touring Europe with his family
Mountains or beach: Finding Weis choices for your summer road cooler
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti and Nestor discuss Weis choices in packing for the beach or mountains this summer
Urias homers in eighth to send Orioles to latest comeback victory
Baltimore Positive
On an 0-2 pitch with Baltimore trailing 3-2 in the last of the eighth inning, Ramon Urias clubbed the go-ahead two-run homer.
Headed back to Hagerstown and looking for adventure
Baltimore Positive
Hagerstown mayor Emily Keller invites Nestor for doughnuts, crab cakes & arts of Washington County
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 26 Fulfilling a true bucket list train ride from Cumberland to Frostburg on The Flyer
Baltimore Positive
Nestor saw Rhea Feikin talk about it once on MPTV and always wanted to ride the Frostburg Flyer. It was just as good as advertised. A wonderful day in Cumberland exploring the hills of Western Maryland.
Finding the magic and charm of time well spent in Ireland
Baltimore Positive
Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells Nestor and Don about his month of magic in Ireland
Who gets to go to Cooperstown and who will never find the door?
Baltimore Positive
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor from Cooperstown for primer on who gets a bust and who doesn’t
Making the case for Orioles doing it the way Rays have always done it
Baltimore Positive
Neil Solondz of Tampa Rays Radio tells Nestor about competing in AL East as Orioles surge
The value, risk and reward of this tender negotiation with Lamar Jackson
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the fans’ conundrum of being a fan of the player or the team. We love the Ravens. We want Lamar to do well. But where does the reality of a salary cap and future wisdom come into play with guaranteed money? And does this end with a Super Bowl parade in Baltimore?
How much is too much for Lamar Jackson?
Baltimore Positive
Our money insider Leonard Raskin takes a deeper dive into the earning potential of Lamar Jackson and how he’d make the most money in a long-term contract with the Baltimore Ravens.
Bullpen paves way for 5-1 win over Tampa Bay to put Orioles back at .500
Baltimore Positive
Baltimore plated four runs in the fifth inning to take the lead for good.
Orioles come up short in exciting weekend against first-place Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles weekend of Nasty Nestor and Yankees at Camden Yards
Previewing Ravens training camp as veterans arrive in Owings Mills
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for Ravens training camp and who will be healthy on September 11
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 25 Heading west and seeing the mountainous beauty of our state
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour was an exploration of new places close to home after the plague. Nestor and Jenn had never been to Deep Creek Lake. Now, they’ll never not go back…
Judge, Cortes too much for Orioles in 6-0 loss to drop weekend series to Yankees
Baltimore Positive
Dean Kremer allowed Aaron Judge’s 37th home run of the season and took his first loss since June 5.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 24 Coming home to Faidley’s and the mustardy deliciousness with Tom Perez
Baltimore Positive
On the 24th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor stayed right in his neighborhood and walked on a hot summer day over to Faidley’s in Lexington Market. There’s nothing like the mustardy deliciousness served with those little tomatoes and a cold beer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 23 Coming home to the comfort of Costas Inn and the best ‘cake in Dundalk
Baltimore Positive
On the 23rd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor came home to Baltimore County and the legendary deliciousness of Costas Inn in Dundalk. The family has been serving my community for over 50 years and it was Mom’s favorite place to be on Mother’s Day for fried crab cake, cole slaw and fries.
Orioles can’t overcome Judge, Yankees in 7-6 loss to open second half
Baltimore Positive
New York slugger Aaron Judge homered twice off a struggling Tyler Wells on Friday night.
Hyde optimistic, eyeing offensive improvement as Orioles begin second half
Baltimore Positive
The Baltimore manager recognizes the importance of the seven-game homestand coming out of the All-Star break.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 22 Sailing to Smith Island to make chocolate layer cake with a legend and a peppery Tylerton crab cake
Baltimore Positive
It was a double cake day on the Eastern Shore as Nestor and family head to Smith Island to make a legend chocolate cake and drop by The Narrows on the way home for a crab cake and Kent Island hospitality.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view
Baltimore Positive
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 21 Date night at Hobbit in Ocean City for a legendary ‘cake and Bayside sunset view. Sharing a family beach story and the most dramatic dining room scenery in the state.
It’s time to buy a ticket and dream big…
Baltimore Positive
This is the big one! John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives Nestor a double case of jackpot fever.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 20 Making MACo and talking H2B Visas and how our Chesapeake Bay crabs are harvested with Senator Cardin
Baltimore Positive
On the 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, Nestor got his first chance to experience the MACo conference of all of the state’s stakeholders at the beach and chat with a wide group of folks trying to make The Free State better.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 19 The county with the scarcest supply of crab cakes? Oh Caroline and hitting Market Street Public House in Denton
Baltimore Positive
The Maryland #CrabCakeTour hit all 24 municipalities in our beautiful state over 30 days last summer. Before Nestor hits the road on August 1st for 31 crab cakes and 31 breweries to celebrate 31 years on Baltimore radio, here is quiet Caroline County on the Eastern Shore.
Setting up captivating second half for improving Orioles
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles plans and prospects for after the All Star break
Coming back downtown and feeling safe again
Baltimore Positive
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor ponder a return to Camden Yards to gauge orange fever of Orioles Magic
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 18 Rocking down to an Eastern Shore-style ‘cake at Crisfield Seafood in Silver Spring
Baltimore Positive
Dundalk unmasked in Silver Spring al fresco and rocking with John Allen of Stone Horses. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour remains about friends and places. And, well, beer too…
To squeegee or not to squeegee
Baltimore Positive
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss squeegee boys and the future of downtown Baltimore
What made the first overall pick a “Holliday” for the Orioles?
Baltimore Positive
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles 1-1 selection of Oklahoma high school SS Jackson Holliday
Making the case for Lamar Jackson to be paid before the season starts
Baltimore Positive
While it’s unclear whether there will be a long-term deal anytime soon for the Baltimore Ravens and Lamar Jackson, Luke Jones and Nestor don’t blame the former MVP and star-of-the-show for wanting to be paid like DeShaun Watson this summer.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 17 Historic Havre de Grace and the deck at MacGregor’s
Baltimore Positive
On the 17th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour in 2021, Nestor sought the advice of many folks for
Celebrating National Ice Cream by going to the tasty place where they make the Weis stuff
Baltimore Positive
Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets invites Nestor up to beautiful Sunbury, Pennsylvania for a dairy tour and seasonal tasting this week to celebrate the national holiday everyone can agree is delicious. What’s your favorite Weis ice cream flavor? More than 50 to choose from next time you’re in the frozen aisle.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 16 The double-yolk Crab Bomb at Jerry’s Seafood in Bowie with Michael Steele
Baltimore Positive
Nestor has long called Michael Steele “his favorite Republican” but this was the first time they’d dined together while discussing the state of the world in the summer of 2021. Who says that folks who disagree can’t have fun? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brings folks together. One flag. One mission. One crab bomb at a time in Bowie.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 15 Taking the Oxford Ferry from Bellevue for a brunch ‘cake at Robert Morris Inn
Baltimore Positive
When you’ve lived in Maryland for half a century and still learn about places and things. Nothing more historic than this ferry. Go along for a ride from Bellevue to Oxford and a panko-crusted tarragon unique ‘cake at the Robert Morris Inn.
1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 14 “Never had a finer crab cake than this one…” he said in Hoopers Island
Baltimore Positive
We did not pick a “best crab cake” on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but we’ll say that we had none finer than this most remote of locations in the most awesome setting. Next time, we’ll get some oysters, too! Watch the Old Salty’s videos and you’ll know that we know and now you know…
Baltimore Positive
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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