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After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.
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After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

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What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?
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What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

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Asking Zeke Cohen about Baltimore Rising and celebrating Creative Alliance at Patterson
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Asking Zeke Cohen about Baltimore Rising and celebrating Creative Alliance at Patterson

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Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House
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Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House

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Taking on the Ku Klux Klan with music and love
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Taking on the Ku Klux Klan with music and love

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Checking in with The Babe: just a long fly ball from Camden Yards
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Checking in with The Babe: just a long fly ball from Camden Yards

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Falling in love with Baltimore all over again – right now!
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Falling in love with Baltimore all over again – right now!

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Loving Baltimore and having it love you back!
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Loving Baltimore and having it love you back!

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Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library
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Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library

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Hoffberger says best is yet to come for American Visionary Arts Museum in COVID aftermath
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Hoffberger says best is yet to come for American Visionary Arts Museum in COVID aftermath

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Is Facebook inherently evil for humanity?

Seems like a fair question. Especially unpoliced. Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld joins Nestor for a spirited debate about the intentions and ethics of anyone who works under Mark Zuckerberg.

Ten years of Fed Hill awesomeness with Anna Leventis and SoBo Cafe

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery spent some quality time in South Baltimore at Mother's in Federal Hill chatting with veteran women-owned Cross Street business leaders. Anna Leventis has been feeding our family for a decade in SoBo.

Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?

The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired. Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down…

Helping refugees every day in downtown Baltimore

If you don't know the story of Krish Vignarajah, you should. Let her tell you how her family fleeing a civil war in Sri Lanka and her roots in Woodlawn and her run at the State House led her to the Inner Harbor as head of Lutheran Immigration Refugee Services.

Finding The Good Life in support of breast cancer battlers

Jan Wilson of The Red Devils tells us how we can support breast cancer victims and families locally through The Red Devils and several events this month here in Maryland.

Telling the sports and crab cake story of the good life in Hampstead

Our WNST live radio shows with Ravens players always had a great home at Greenmount Station in Hampstead. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped by with former intern Tim Watts and restaurateur Chris Richards to story tell about what makes Carroll County great.

Eisenberg: On the Lamarvelous time we’re having watching No. 8

Ravens columnist John Eisenberg and Nestor marvel at the wonders of Lamar Jackson, who is doing Superman things on the football field for the Baltimore Ravens this fall.

Understanding the debt ceiling and how Congress works

We asked Baltimore's Luke Broadwater of The New York Times to help us better understand the madness on Capitol Hill about America's paying its debt and reaching a compromise on anything in Washington.

Getting you ready for Bengals at Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio preview the first division game of the season for the Ravens as Joe Burrow and the upstart Bengals look to slow down the Lamar Jackson-for-MVP show in Baltimore.

Someone has to explain this “Pickleball” thing to us?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection was a little sore and tired getting to the segment because he was playing "pickleball." After three people mentioned the same game on the same day, Nestor thought it was time to investigate this middle-age crisis in America.

What happens when you Let Yourself Play – and Win!

Who doesn't love thinking about what you would do if you won the lottery? Some of these lucky folks know exactly how much fun it is to Let Yourself Play! Doug Lloyd of the Maryland Lottery shares with Nestor some fun stories from Ravens fans and previous Maryland Lottery winners.

Why can’t the Ravens tackle on defense?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems with tackling for Marlon Humphrey and many of his Ravens teammates in an unexpected Bengals rout in Baltimore.

Losing the battle at the line of scrimmage

Luke Jones and Nestor lament a long, ugly day in the trenches for the Baltimore Ravens against the upstart Cincinnati Benals in Sunday's 41-17 loss.

Sporting the purple culture of fall and Halloween

Our Sporticulture pal and Ravens fan Cort Smith talks pumpkins and Lamar Jackson and fun sports novelty items. Oh, and his real gig growing beautiful flowers in Howard County with his family.

Does this purple car have another gear?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the joys of another impressive Ravens win and ponder the future of a team that feels to be blossoming at midseason.

The pre-holiday glow of Hampstead

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour spent the day at Greenmount Station in Carroll County talking Main Street life in Hampstead with Jim Roark and Chris Richards. All Nestor wanted to know is when they're hanging the holiday lights for the first snowfall...

McCray discusses decrease in violent crime numbers in Baltimore City

Senator Cory McCray discusses the recent decline in violent crime numbers and what issues he's still working on in his 45th District.

After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

It got a little emotional as Nestor told some Scunny tales from Canton and some Nacho Mama's memories while later admitting he really needed a Natty Boh to wash it down. We'll save that one for Mama's On The Half Shell in Canton later on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
28:49
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
32:14
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
23:12
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
31:47
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
20:28
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
33:02
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on traveling the Midwest and mask shaming
17:58
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John Feinstein takes a long walk on Ryder Cup history and local Caves Valley Baltimore PGA residue
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Krish Vignarajah discusses role at Lutheran Immigration and Relief Services in downtown Baltimore
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on the changing Ravens stadium fanbase and Republican strategies in D.C.
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A full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talk movies, purple memories, oysters and politics
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Delegate Sandy Rosenberg talks sports wagering and future of Pimlico
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Dave Hutsell of Pine Ridge previews Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Johnny O and Don Mohler discuss how being educators made them better in office at serving citizens
14:21
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Johnny O joins Nestor and Don at Costas to talk vaccines and keeping local business open
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Nestor finds out when Johnny O is cutting the ribbon at his alma mater Colgate Elementary in Dundalk
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on aftermath of 911 and traveling with mask to Vegas for Ravens football
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SPORTS

Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?

The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired. Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down…

Someone has to explain this “Pickleball” thing to us?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection was a little sore and tired getting to the segment because he was playing "pickleball." After three people mentioned the same game on the same day, Nestor thought it was time to investigate this middle-age crisis in America.

Does this purple car have another gear?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the joys of another impressive Ravens win and ponder the future of a team that feels to be blossoming at midseason.

Ravens left tackle Stanley undergoes season-ending surgery on troublesome ankle

The 2019 All-Pro originally injured his left ankle last Nov. 1, two days after signing a $98.5 million contract extension.

Sporting the purple culture of fall and Halloween

Our Sporticulture pal and Ravens fan Cort Smith talks pumpkins and Lamar Jackson and fun sports novelty items. Oh, and his real gig growing beautiful flowers in Howard County with his family.

Harbaugh says Ravens “were beaten soundly” in 41-17 blowout loss to Cincinnati

Baltimore goes into its bye week after suffering the biggest defeat of the Lamar Jackson era.

Recurring problems humble Ravens in lopsided loss to Cincinnati

Baltimore came crashing back down to earth in Sunday's 41-17 defeat to Cincinnati.

Marquise Brown’s highlight touchdown not enough for Ravens in ugly loss

The sensational 39-yard touchdown catch to open the third quarter was Baltimore's final score of the day.

When Mike Mussina visited Nestor at the dingy WITH Studios at 5 Light Street in 1993

This is one of the earliest tapes of Nestor doing radio. Obviously, he wasn't very good at it but he did know a lot about sports...

Campbell says Ravens defense “trying to find ourselves still” after poor Week 7

"Up and down. Hot and cold. We’re not very consistent yet. We’re trying to find ourselves still. We have flashes."

Veteran tight end Boyle designated to return to Ravens practice

Nick Boyle will now begin a maximum 21-day practice window in hopes of returning to game action.

Why is Congress getting involved in the shade of NFL email shenanigans?

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the values and actions of Roger Goodell and the National Football League in the aftermath of 650,000 emails suddenly costing Jon Gruden his job but not Daniel Snyder his franchise.

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BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Finding The Good Life in support of breast cancer battlers

Jan Wilson of The Red Devils tells us how we can support breast cancer victims and families locally through The Red Devils and several events this month here in Maryland.

McCray discusses decrease in violent crime numbers in Baltimore City

Senator Cory McCray discusses the recent decline in violent crime numbers and what issues he's still working on in his 45th District.

Lifting Baltimore’s potential with UpSurge

Telling the story of Upsurge, what it means to be an Equitech city, and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey

The pre-holiday glow of Hampstead

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour spent the day at Greenmount Station in Carroll County talking Main Street life in Hampstead with Jim Roark and Chris Richards. All Nestor wanted to know is when they're hanging the holiday lights for the first snowfall...

Rugby, chiropractic life and Loch Raven lifer lore with Dr. Steve Elliott

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour has brought together friends, sponsors and community members in a fun way. This time at Nacho Mama's in Towson, Dr. Steve Elliott of Elliott Chiropractic Life Center on Joppa Road joins Nestor for food, folks and fundamental education on his vocation of helping folks heal.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Hathaway tells genesis of Union Baptist Church in 1865 and how it serves Baltimore

Reverend Al Hathaway has been a leader in West Baltimore and an agent for positive change throughout our community. Here he tells the history of his church and how it serves.

A Baltimore Positive vision for future of our city

Let Damian O'Doherty tell you how this city gets better...

The unmasking of the new post-COVID world

Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.

Ushering in the new era of sports wagering and mobile

Baltimorean David Katz, who recently announced his departure from Fox Sports, joins Nestor to discuss the future of gambling and how digital is betting on the future of sports wagering.

EDUCATION

Dr. Branch talks Baltimore County Covid-19 safety and your health during pandemic

Educating ourselves about the virus and the risks

Henry discusses term limits and who is watching money of Baltimore citizens

The Councilman who is running for Comptroller is speaking out about the battle to unseat Joan Pratt downtown

Speaking about the long road to Madam Speaker with Delegate Jones

From Cowdensville and Arbutus through Lansdowne and onto Annapolis, we learn more about the new Speaker of The House Adrienne Jones

HEALTH

Meet the man behind Destroy Duchenne and his commitment to to finding a cure for muscular dystrophy

Elijah Stacy, founder of the nonprofit organization Destroy Duchenne, tells Nestor about his personal battle with muscular dystrophy and his fight to destroy Duchenne for good.

Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order

The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.

The unmasking of the new post-COVID world

Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.

ARTS

Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks

Guitarist Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks and being a musician with a song that means a lot to folks.

John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn't just talk to hairspray acts at Hammerjacks. This is...

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

The EST of WWE gets serious on women in the squared circle and helping Special Olympics

She is the toast of the WWE after winning the Royal Rumble and with her sights set on Wrestlemania 37, Biana Belair joins us to talk about the rigors of the ring and the benefits of helping others.

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

You never know who will stop by the WNST Radio set at a Super Bowl. This time, we talked about the legend of Craig Jones with a Hall of Fame rapper...

Getting 1% better every day to be a Ironman champion

Special Olympian Chris Nikic is the first Down Syndrome athlete to complete an Ironman triathlon. Our virtual Radio Row coverage still find champions everywhere as he and his dad Nick join us to discuss his next race.

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.

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.

Gwynn tells Nestor about his vision for San Diego baseball

Hall of Famer Tony Gwynn sat down with Nestor at Jack Murphy Stadium to discuss a life after baseball during the final month of his legendary Padres career.

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.

Let Marvin Lewis tell the tale of the greatest defense in NFL history 20 years later

Telling the story of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens never gets old. Defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis joined Nestor from Arizona State to recap some of the old purple magic and how it changes your life.

Let Nestor tell you the story of StanStock and the first radio studio he ever walked into at WEBB-AM

Stanstock has become an East Side live music charity tradition led by longtime local musician Stan Gibson, who was a childhood friend of Nestor. You'll love this story as told by Mike Miller, who helps organize the festival each fall.

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