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Nestor Aparicio

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Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

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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The best Tom Matte story I can tell…

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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What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

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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Risk and reward from 66 yards away

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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The Ocean City we knew and still want to know

With the disturbing images of police and tasers in Ocean City, Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss summer jobs, crab cakes and the promise of “summer life at the beach” that was always promised.

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Remembering our friend Jim Fassel

On a March Madness night in 2005, former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel joined us at Putty Hill Station to discuss his career and ambitions as the new offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Our conversation about his life and football coaching tells his story. We will miss him…

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Because we love the Preakness…

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss significance of Preakness to Baltimore sports identity and history. And what happened to all of those Black Eyed Susan glasses?

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No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed

Working through the emotions of never seeing Geddy and Alex on stage with Neil Peart again, Rush superfan Scott Norton and Nestor play counterparts in moving from analog kids to digital men and tell old tales of Gershon’s and Jerry Stiller and the rash of paraphernalia, memorabilia and memories.

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Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

This week on The Recon, Don and Nestor take on a “where to go in Maryland” for some summer fun debate and suggestion thread. Gonna be a red, gold and black kinda beach and mountain expedition for crab cakes in August at Baltimore Positive…

The new guard in Baltimore

As Eric DeCosta and the Ravens continue free agency shopping, Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the latest veteran addition to the purple offensive attack.

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Sharing BBQ and Love for a Super Bowl Taste

Chef Tim Love and host Alexis Glick join Nestor to discuss feeding people in need and the annual Taste Of The NFL bash that is going virtual. Come cook with Andrew Zimmern and Carla Hall!

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Remembering everything I forgot about Super Bowl XXXV

Nestor Aparicio wrote a book on the Baltimore Ravens 2000 championship called “Purple Reign.” Twenty years later and a week after chatting with members of the team, he swears there are a million stories still never told…

How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

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That time I vacationed in Buffalo

Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour “Where to Go in Buffalo” video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least’s Nestor’s in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well…

Westhead

Life in the basketball fast break lane

From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.

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Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

Cue “We Are The Champions”! Or, in this case, “Who Let The Dogs Out!” This is the lost Mike Flynn videotape of Super Bowl XXXV parade through streets of Baltimore.

Screen Shot 2021 12 02 at 9.06.07 AM

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

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…

Screen Shot 2021 11 04 at 7.05.00 AM

The best Tom Matte story I can tell…

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.

Screen Shot 2021 09 21 at 11.51.23 AM

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

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.

Screen Shot 2021 09 29 at 10.28.35 AM

Risk and reward from 66 yards away

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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The Ocean City we knew and still want to know

With the disturbing images of police and tasers in Ocean City, Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss summer jobs, crab cakes and the promise of “summer life at the beach” that was always promised.

Screen Shot 2021 06 08 at 9.26.04 AM

Remembering our friend Jim Fassel

On a March Madness night in 2005, former New York Giants head coach Jim Fassel joined us at Putty Hill Station to discuss his career and ambitions as the new offensive coordinator of the Baltimore Ravens. Our conversation about his life and football coaching tells his story. We will miss him…

Screen Shot 2021 05 13 at 11.46.24 AM

Because we love the Preakness…

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss significance of Preakness to Baltimore sports identity and history. And what happened to all of those Black Eyed Susan glasses?

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No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed

Working through the emotions of never seeing Geddy and Alex on stage with Neil Peart again, Rush superfan Scott Norton and Nestor play counterparts in moving from analog kids to digital men and tell old tales of Gershon’s and Jerry Stiller and the rash of paraphernalia, memorabilia and memories.

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Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside

This week on The Recon, Don and Nestor take on a “where to go in Maryland” for some summer fun debate and suggestion thread. Gonna be a red, gold and black kinda beach and mountain expedition for crab cakes in August at Baltimore Positive…

The new guard in Baltimore

As Eric DeCosta and the Ravens continue free agency shopping, Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the latest veteran addition to the purple offensive attack.

Screen Shot 2021 02 06 at 7.15.16 AM

Sharing BBQ and Love for a Super Bowl Taste

Chef Tim Love and host Alexis Glick join Nestor to discuss feeding people in need and the annual Taste Of The NFL bash that is going virtual. Come cook with Andrew Zimmern and Carla Hall!

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Remembering everything I forgot about Super Bowl XXXV

Nestor Aparicio wrote a book on the Baltimore Ravens 2000 championship called “Purple Reign.” Twenty years later and a week after chatting with members of the team, he swears there are a million stories still never told…

How can Ravens take the next step?

Luke Jones and Nestor give some big picture analysis on Lamar Jackson and Ravens offseason wants, needs and realities. The salary cap, draft and free agency all factor into the equation.

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That time I vacationed in Buffalo

Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour “Where to Go in Buffalo” video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least’s Nestor’s in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well…

Westhead

Life in the basketball fast break lane

From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.

SB35Trophy parade Billick 1

Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

Cue “We Are The Champions”! Or, in this case, “Who Let The Dogs Out!” This is the lost Mike Flynn videotape of Super Bowl XXXV parade through streets of Baltimore.

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James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one…

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

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

Roquan Smith "working hard to get healthy" as Ravens get ready for trip to Los Angeles

Pro Bowl inside linebacker Roquan Smith exited last Sunday's loss in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury.

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