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Chapter 1: Meet the new boss, not the same as the old boss

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This is Chapter 1 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story" written in Spring 2013 after the Ravens Super Bowl championship in New Orleans.
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Business

Kicking off the lottery New Year with some good luck and big local winners

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The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin joins Nestor to kick off the New Year with some good luck and big winners – plus updates on all things sports wagering heading into 2022.
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Community

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

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It's no secret that Nestor is from Dundalk. So, on the eve of the mighty Dundalk Owls heading to the state title game to face Mervo in Annapolis, Dennis Koulatsos invited him to sing the alma mater. As always, it comes with a story...
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Community

The best Tom Matte story I can tell…

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As the tributes flood in from all over the country about the life and times of No. 41, Nestor tells a story about the time Tom Matte gave him his cell phone number.
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Community

Thirty years after Mayflower crime, I’ve pardoned Irsay and moved on from the hate

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But we haven't forgotten...
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Journalism & Media

Breaking news to Baltimore about glories of modern-day Indy & Jim Irsay isn’t easy

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Did the Mayflowers bring May flowers from Baltimore to Indy? Nestor Aparicio wrote this blog in February 2012 and still believes most of it...
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Arts

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

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After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.
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Business

Risk and reward from 66 yards away

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Our financial advisor Leonard Raskin discusses the beauty of having a kicker like Justin Tucker, who creates a different strategy and advantage every time the Ravens cross the 50.
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News

The Raider Nation awaits the unveiling of silver and black pride on field in Vegas

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In search of knowledge about the Raiders offseason and preparedness for a depleted Ravens attack, Nestor found Matt Holder from SB Nation to talk Gruden and Mayock and weird drafts.
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After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator

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Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore's defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.

Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal

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Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.

Hail to the _______s but silence about the real world of Daniel Snyder

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Dave Preston of WTOP joins Nestor for a full primer on world of Daniel Snyder and future name of the Washington Football Team and the moving of baseball outfield walls locally.

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

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Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

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Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

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Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Landing a big score on the right avenue and joy of Monopoly

John Martin joins Nestor to monopolize and trivialize the fun of the old game with new twists!

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

An old-school appreciation for Ravens contributions of Joe Hortiz and the life of a scout

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss value and contributions of Ravens executive Joe Hortiz, who interviewed for the New York Giants general manager job this weekend

Measuring and analyzing latest Gonzales poll on political appetites in Maryland

Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe about Larry Hogan and Joe Biden. And who will prevail in the November elections in The Free State.

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

Sending and receiving the gift of kindness made easy by The Blade

Author and Storyteller Mark Brodinsky brings inspiration and tells Nestor why he matters in the New Year.

The money in the bricks

Leonard Raskin advises Nestor about the best way to go about purchasing his next home and not having money in the bricks.

When the new normal takes another change in Omicron times

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the consequences of Omicron and another winter lockdown as we enter third year of masking and adjusting.

Who will be the next man up in College Park

Bruce Posner and Nestor turn the purple eyes toward Terps basketball and reality of who the next head coach will be.

Monopolozing the games as winter becomes spring

John Martin joins Nestor to add up the initial revenue of sports wagering in Maryland.
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities
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Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs
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Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on 23 years of love at every Baltimore Ravens game in Section 513
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Don Mohler quizzes Nestor on 30 years of radio on The Recon for Christmas
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis keeps being tried for same crime
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don
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Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics how politics has changed in D.C.
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.
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Faith, family and celebrating the holidays with Rev. David Jacobson of Catonsville United Methodist
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Ed Lovern of St Agnes Hospital joins Nestor and Don for a candid discussion about modern hospitals
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Four decades of Dundalk tales of gridiron glories with hoops coach James Thomas and Don Mohler
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Meghan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and holidays for locals
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
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SPORTS

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Twelve Ravens thoughts from wild-card weekend

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow could be stepping right into the nemesis role left behind by the retiring Ben Roethlisberger.

After pouting over early struggles, Ravens’ Queen glad to show second-half improvement

"I just got back into the grind mode and just went to work and tried to be a better player."

After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator

Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore's defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.

Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2021 season

First-round pick Odafe Oweh ranked second on the team in both sacks and quarterback hits.

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Luke and Nestor make NFL playoff picks for weekend on the couch

Luke Jones joins Nestor to preview NFL Divisional Playoff weekend and talk betting on QBs in January

Ravens re-sign veteran cornerback Seymour to one-year deal

Injuries and absences in the secondary led to plenty of snaps for Kevon Seymour down the stretch.

Hail to the _______s but silence about the real world of Daniel Snyder

Dave Preston of WTOP joins Nestor for a full primer on world of Daniel Snyder and future name of the Washington Football Team and the moving of baseball outfield walls locally.

Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list

Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.

What happened to Matthew Judon in New England?

Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal explains the mystery of Matthew Judon and Patriots hasty playoff exit

Ravens finish atop multiple special teams rankings for 2021 season

Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker once again led the impeccable Baltimore special teams this season.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

Governor Hogan discusses all things Maryland, Baltimore and politics from Annapolis

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour concluded its month-long adventure at The Boatyard in Eastport with a long, wide-ranging chat with Governor Larry Hogan, who debated Red Line, masks, school openings, taxes and statewide broadband with Don and Nestor.

Getting the timeline and realities of sports wagering in Maryland

Maryland Lottery and Gaming Director John Martin gives Nestor an update and full overview of how sports wagering will work in our state. It's coming sooner than you think...

Finding wellness and care at SoBotanical in Fed Hill

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery featured all women, small business owners at an impromptu stop at Mother's in Federal Hill. Hear the stories of SoBotanical owner Theresa Cangialosi and Live Baltimore founder and cancer survivor Tracy Gosson as part of our Friday conversations.

EDUCATION

An educational primer on why you need to care about Kirwan

We sought to have the most intelligent conversation possible on the Kirwan Commission so we reached to new Senate President Bill Ferguson for facts on education. He brought the goods...

Copeland says online educational tools still open doors to Lewis Museum for learning

The Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture tells us how to stay involved

How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch

Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book

HEALTH

Getting Weis and hearty with some winter comfort food

Always in search of a new way to bend a Crock Pot, Nestor spends some time with Hannah Gratti and Alyssa Marsh of Weis Markets to discuss some weekend football food and creative new dishes for the holidays.

Selling Salisbury and the good life on the Eastern Shore with Mayor Jake Day

This Maryland Crab Cake Tour was designed to meet new people and learn new things. At least Nestor was honest with the mayor of Salisbury when he told him he'd never been off Route 50 in Wicomico County.

What happens when government fails to keep the lights and heat on?

Don Mohler and Nestor do a full recon on the Texas energy failure and role of government to protect citizens from predatory business practices during a state of emergency.

ARTS

Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Giving away free kindness in Salisbury, Maryland

When the Secretary of Kindness of an Eastern Shore town reaches out to you on a Maryland Crab Cake Tour, you open the seat and share a conversation and some carefully considered condiments on your crustacean. Meet Grace Foxwell Murdock and her mission of the heart.

Shouting out the chocolate stout as Black is Beautiful

Chris Barry of Taharka Brothers introduces the Black is Beautiful chocolate stout ice cream flavor in conjunction with local brewer Monument City Brewing in Highlandtown.

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

That time I asked Phil Niekro about throwing a knuckleball

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

Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas

Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going "all in" on Las Vegas.

WORLD DEBUT: The lost Super Bowl Parade video – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall

Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore Ravens fans, go find yourself in this beautiful mess...

Trivializing the world of sports and pop culture for fun

Longtime WNST producer Ray Bachman joins Nestor to discuss a lifetime of Orioles memories and how 30 years of sports radio fun has begat the best Trivia Night host in Baltimore. No cheating!

The night that Lawrence Taylor and Buddy Ryan dropped by The Barn

During the 1997 NFL season, Nestor Aparicio hosted a national television show every week with two legends at Sheffield Studios. He convinced them to drop by his live show one Monday night...

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!

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.

Art Donovan explains the virtues of an all-Spam and baloney sandwich diet to Nestor

They had a lot of fun over the years but it was never more educational than hearing Artie describe what he ate and why he ate it.

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

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

John Steadman tells Nestor the truth about Bob Irsay and Colts departure from Baltimore

The legendary sports columnist at The News American checked in with his star pupil Nestor the day after the death of Robert Irsay. This one was spicy...

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