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Purple Reign, Chapter 1: “The Boss Arrives” “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”
Purple Reign, Chapter 2: “A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon” The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation
Purple Reign, Chapter 4: “Slapdicks, Quarterbacks, and Pranks”. Nestor chronicles the room of Dilfer, Banks and Redman and the Super Bowl XXXV champs that went a month without a TD
Purple Reign, Chapter 3: “The Original Birds and the Mean Machine” Nestor chronicles the very beginning and April 1996 draft with a new name, no colors and no logo – but two future Hall of Famers coming to Baltimore.
To honor the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the upcoming ESPN 30-For-30 on the Baltimore Ravens title, Nestor Aparicio is re-releasing the original “Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac” here. This is the prologue.
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.
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…
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.
I’ve decided that I need to move on from those feelings about the Irsay family and the whole “Baltimore needs to get even with Indianapolis” feelings of Mayflowers and drunk press conferences and dread and anger. I just can’t carry this with me for the rest of my life.
Did the Mayflowers bring May flowers from Baltimore to Indy? Nestor Aparicio wrote this blog in February 2012 and still believes most of it…
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.
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.
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.
Legendary sports producer Ross Greenburg joins Nestor to tell the story of 9/11 two decades later through the eyes of New York managers Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine. Sports heals.
In the finale of our three segments with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, we bring on a secret recipe from the Bel Air kitchen of Paul Silberman as our Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolls up Route 1 and into our bellies.
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.
Author Brad Balukjian returns to discuss the aftermath of his best-selling book on what happened to old baseball players – and his buggy tales of Tahiti and real science discovery beyond Rick Sutcliffe.
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…
Getting down to digital dollars and small business sense with our local guru Mike Rosenfeld from Web Connection in Canton.
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?
Longtime local drinkslinger and hospitality champ Brian Eder joins Nestor to discuss their childhood in Dundalk, local crab cakes, baseball and the joys of Highlandtown. Oh, and do you know his “big fish” tale?
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.”
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.
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…
Rob Santoni joins Nestor to tell a generational local story about how we buy our groceries and the many Weis conversations ahead at Baltimore Positive.
As needles go into arms and March Madness comes to our television, Todd Schuler and Nestor look to the end of pandemic for sports motivation and a spring of outdoor games.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the dance of March and the anticipation of a real sports season kicking in with Opening Day and NBA and NHL playoffs around the corner.
Brian Lease joins Nestor to discuss the deft moves of Ravens in free agency as Eric DeCosta settles roster spots
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.
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!
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…
Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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.
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…
We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.
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…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bad snaps of Matt Skura, the poor offensive line play and what not having Brandon Williams and Calais Campbell does to a defense.
From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.
My longtime pal J.T. The Brick from Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio asked me to come on his national show and discuss the aftermath of the Ravens loss to Steelers. I had a lot on my mind…
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens battling for first place in the AFC North.
Purple Reign, Chapter 1: “The Boss Arrives” “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”
Purple Reign, Chapter 2: “A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon” The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation
Purple Reign, Chapter 4: “Slapdicks, Quarterbacks, and Pranks”. Nestor chronicles the room of Dilfer, Banks and Redman and the Super Bowl XXXV champs that went a month without a TD
Purple Reign, Chapter 3: “The Original Birds and the Mean Machine” Nestor chronicles the very beginning and April 1996 draft with a new name, no colors and no logo – but two future Hall of Famers coming to Baltimore.
To honor the Super Bowl XXXV champions and the upcoming ESPN 30-For-30 on the Baltimore Ravens title, Nestor Aparicio is re-releasing the original “Purple Reign: Diary of a Raven Maniac” here. This is the prologue.
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.
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…
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.
I’ve decided that I need to move on from those feelings about the Irsay family and the whole “Baltimore needs to get even with Indianapolis” feelings of Mayflowers and drunk press conferences and dread and anger. I just can’t carry this with me for the rest of my life.
Did the Mayflowers bring May flowers from Baltimore to Indy? Nestor Aparicio wrote this blog in February 2012 and still believes most of it…
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.
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.
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.
Legendary sports producer Ross Greenburg joins Nestor to tell the story of 9/11 two decades later through the eyes of New York managers Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine. Sports heals.
In the finale of our three segments with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, we bring on a secret recipe from the Bel Air kitchen of Paul Silberman as our Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolls up Route 1 and into our bellies.
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.
Author Brad Balukjian returns to discuss the aftermath of his best-selling book on what happened to old baseball players – and his buggy tales of Tahiti and real science discovery beyond Rick Sutcliffe.
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…
Getting down to digital dollars and small business sense with our local guru Mike Rosenfeld from Web Connection in Canton.
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?
Longtime local drinkslinger and hospitality champ Brian Eder joins Nestor to discuss their childhood in Dundalk, local crab cakes, baseball and the joys of Highlandtown. Oh, and do you know his “big fish” tale?
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.”
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.
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…
Rob Santoni joins Nestor to tell a generational local story about how we buy our groceries and the many Weis conversations ahead at Baltimore Positive.
As needles go into arms and March Madness comes to our television, Todd Schuler and Nestor look to the end of pandemic for sports motivation and a spring of outdoor games.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the dance of March and the anticipation of a real sports season kicking in with Opening Day and NBA and NHL playoffs around the corner.
Brian Lease joins Nestor to discuss the deft moves of Ravens in free agency as Eric DeCosta settles roster spots
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.
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!
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…
Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.
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.
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…
We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor here in Baltimore to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sport was drowning in PEDs.
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…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bad snaps of Matt Skura, the poor offensive line play and what not having Brandon Williams and Calais Campbell does to a defense.
From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.
My longtime pal J.T. The Brick from Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio asked me to come on his national show and discuss the aftermath of the Ravens loss to Steelers. I had a lot on my mind…
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens battling for first place in the AFC North.
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