The best Tom Matte story I can tell…
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Nestor Aparicio
Thirty years after Mayflower crime, I’ve pardoned Irsay and moved on from the hate
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Breaking news to Baltimore about glories of modern-day Indy & Jim Irsay isn’t easy
Nestor Aparicio
Did the Mayflowers bring May flowers from Baltimore to Indy? Nestor Aparicio wrote this blog in February 2012 and still believes most of it…
What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Risk and reward from 66 yards away
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The Raider Nation awaits the unveiling of silver and black pride on field in Vegas
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Telling the story of 9/11 and New York baseball twenty years later
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The best crab cake in Harford County just might be at Barrett’s On The Pike
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The Ocean City we knew and still want to know
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Peeling back real history and science beyond The Wax Pack and baseball players
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Remembering our friend Jim Fassel
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Making dollars and sense of modern digital for local business
Nestor Aparicio
Getting down to digital dollars and small business sense with our local guru Mike Rosenfeld from Web Connection in Canton.
Because we love the Preakness…
Nestor Aparicio
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?
Happy in Highlandtown high above the city with an incredible view at The Chasseur
Nestor Aparicio
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?
Coming clean with Tommy Conwell and still rumbling in Philly
Nestor Aparicio
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.”
No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside
Nestor Aparicio
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…
A local Weis guy walks into a market…
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Will spring sports be our ticket to feeling free from COVID in America?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
March Madness is just the tip of spring iceberg of sports awakening
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Having confidence in Ravens style during NFL free agency cash grab
Nestor Aparicio
Brian Lease joins Nestor to discuss the deft moves of Ravens in free agency as Eric DeCosta settles roster spots
The new guard in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Sharing BBQ and Love for a Super Bowl Taste
Nestor Aparicio
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!
Remembering everything I forgot about Super Bowl XXXV
Nestor Aparicio
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…
That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball
Nestor Aparicio
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.
How can Ravens take the next step?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
That time I vacationed in Buffalo
Nestor Aparicio
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…
That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball
Nestor Aparicio
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.
On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Ravens problems in trenches in a monsoon leads to hideous loss to Patriots
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Life in the basketball fast break lane
Nestor Aparicio
From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.
The loss to Steelers must serve as a wakeup call for Lamar’s Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Getting Ravens fans ready for Steelers visit on Sunday
Nestor Aparicio
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens battling for first place in the AFC North.
Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter
Nestor Aparicio
Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you’ll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk…
How can Bengals avoid further embarrassment from Lamar Jackson?
Nestor Aparicio
Nestor joins the Bengals’ broadcast team “Know The Foe” segment with Lapham and Hoard in The Jungle of Cincinnati. (And they’re still digging for Marvin Lewis stories!)
A discussion about calm, composure, leadership and the frustration of Lamar Jackson
Nestor Aparicio
After the Ravens’ loss to the Chiefs, the body language of the quarterback became a topic as the game slipped away. So did the record and the fact that the team hasn’t played well from behind lately.
Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade
Nestor Aparicio
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.
ElectionPalooza 1 with Elevate Maryland, A Miner Detail and Steiner discuss race and Trump in America
Nestor Aparicio
The best of Maryland’s political podcasts join our Baltimore Positive cast for a spirited debate about the future of our country. This is the first over several leading up to November 3rd.
If I ran for Mayor of Baltimore, this would be why…
Nestor Aparicio
It sure appears that Brandon Scott will be the next Mayor of Baltimore but my Indepedent campaign against Sheila Dixon would’ve looked like this…
My public life as a “cause” guy in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Resiliency has been the story of my life. With the help of others, I find a way to overcome challenges. Hence, #TogetherNes…
The best Tom Matte story I can tell…
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Thirty years after Mayflower crime, I’ve pardoned Irsay and moved on from the hate
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Breaking news to Baltimore about glories of modern-day Indy & Jim Irsay isn’t easy
Nestor Aparicio
Did the Mayflowers bring May flowers from Baltimore to Indy? Nestor Aparicio wrote this blog in February 2012 and still believes most of it…
What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Risk and reward from 66 yards away
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The Raider Nation awaits the unveiling of silver and black pride on field in Vegas
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Telling the story of 9/11 and New York baseball twenty years later
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The best crab cake in Harford County just might be at Barrett’s On The Pike
Nestor Aparicio
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.
The Ocean City we knew and still want to know
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Peeling back real history and science beyond The Wax Pack and baseball players
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Remembering our friend Jim Fassel
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Making dollars and sense of modern digital for local business
Nestor Aparicio
Getting down to digital dollars and small business sense with our local guru Mike Rosenfeld from Web Connection in Canton.
Because we love the Preakness…
Nestor Aparicio
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?
Happy in Highlandtown high above the city with an incredible view at The Chasseur
Nestor Aparicio
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?
Coming clean with Tommy Conwell and still rumbling in Philly
Nestor Aparicio
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.”
No Rush to judge but the peak is never passed
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Putting a summer tour of Maryland together from the inside
Nestor Aparicio
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…
A local Weis guy walks into a market…
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Will spring sports be our ticket to feeling free from COVID in America?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
March Madness is just the tip of spring iceberg of sports awakening
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Having confidence in Ravens style during NFL free agency cash grab
Nestor Aparicio
Brian Lease joins Nestor to discuss the deft moves of Ravens in free agency as Eric DeCosta settles roster spots
The new guard in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Sharing BBQ and Love for a Super Bowl Taste
Nestor Aparicio
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!
Remembering everything I forgot about Super Bowl XXXV
Nestor Aparicio
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…
That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball
Nestor Aparicio
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.
How can Ravens take the next step?
Nestor Aparicio
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.
That time I vacationed in Buffalo
Nestor Aparicio
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…
That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball
Nestor Aparicio
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.
On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Ravens problems in trenches in a monsoon leads to hideous loss to Patriots
Nestor Aparicio
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.
Life in the basketball fast break lane
Nestor Aparicio
From Baltimore to Philadelphia to Showtime, legendary basketball coach and unapologetic offensive guru Paul Westhead discusses speed on the court and The System.
The loss to Steelers must serve as a wakeup call for Lamar’s Ravens
Nestor Aparicio
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…
Getting Ravens fans ready for Steelers visit on Sunday
Nestor Aparicio
Here’s what you need to know about the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Baltimore Ravens battling for first place in the AFC North.
Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter
Nestor Aparicio
Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you’ll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk…
How can Bengals avoid further embarrassment from Lamar Jackson?
Nestor Aparicio
Nestor joins the Bengals’ broadcast team “Know The Foe” segment with Lapham and Hoard in The Jungle of Cincinnati. (And they’re still digging for Marvin Lewis stories!)
A discussion about calm, composure, leadership and the frustration of Lamar Jackson
Nestor Aparicio
After the Ravens’ loss to the Chiefs, the body language of the quarterback became a topic as the game slipped away. So did the record and the fact that the team hasn’t played well from behind lately.
Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade
Nestor Aparicio
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.
ElectionPalooza 1 with Elevate Maryland, A Miner Detail and Steiner discuss race and Trump in America
Nestor Aparicio
The best of Maryland’s political podcasts join our Baltimore Positive cast for a spirited debate about the future of our country. This is the first over several leading up to November 3rd.
If I ran for Mayor of Baltimore, this would be why…
Nestor Aparicio
It sure appears that Brandon Scott will be the next Mayor of Baltimore but my Indepedent campaign against Sheila Dixon would’ve looked like this…
My public life as a “cause” guy in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio
Resiliency has been the story of my life. With the help of others, I find a way to overcome challenges. Hence, #TogetherNes…
Nestor Aparicio
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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