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Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?
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Where is the leadership in the NFL leading us?

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Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns
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Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns

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Remembering our wonderful friend Ted Venetoulis
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Remembering our wonderful friend Ted Venetoulis

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Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s
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Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s

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Helping refugees every day in downtown Baltimore
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Helping refugees every day in downtown Baltimore

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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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Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives
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Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

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The cost of war as told by a Brigadier General
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The cost of war as told by a Brigadier General

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Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O
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Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

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Olszewski discusses vaccines, citizens and keeping Baltimore County open
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Olszewski discusses vaccines, citizens and keeping Baltimore County open

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Time And Time again with The Smithereens

On the eve of their annual return to Ramshead On-Stage in Annapolis, guitarist Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and joins Nestor to toast the years and cheers and tears of their longtime friendship. One night, at Bohager's...or was it Hammerjacks?

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour tells the colorful Mother’s Federal Hill Story

When COVID forced us to switch The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery to a new location, our friends at Mother's in Federal Hill fed us a quarter of a century of South Baltimore (sorta via New Orleans) awesomeness on The Purple Patio.

How does the NFL operate when no one is watching?

Everyone watches the games on weekends. But Jeff Mohler and Nestor wonder who is leading the leadership when the lights are off and the likes of Jon Gruden, Urban Meyer and Daniel Snyder are sending the emails and calling the shots.

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.

Getting you prepped for Colts at Ravens and The Lamar Show on Monday Night Football

Luke Jones and Nestor do a full recap of Sunday's NFL docket and everything you need for the return of the Colts to Baltimore.

Lierman gives a vision for role of Comptroller of Maryland

Current 46th District Delegate Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running for a new office in Annapolis.

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.

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...

What else will they say Lamar can’t do?

Now that he's led a magical comeback from three scores down late at home, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the limitless limitations of the legend of Lamar Jackson.

Ravens prosperity and low interest rates = fall happiness

Our financial future empowerer Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens run of victories and some great advice on why you to make sure you are taking advantage of cheap money.

Surrounding Lamar Jackson with help…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the help Lamar Jackson is getting on offense to flourish as a passing threat and a comeback possibility via the air in any game.

Fear and the kingdom of the New England Patriots

Author Seth Wickersham discusses what made the Brady and Belichick model work for so long in New England and elements of his new book "It's Better To Be Feared." Just how much Ravens lore there is in Foxboro? Enough to write about...

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 @NestorAparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down... #TheRecon @DMohler5

Ever had a friend in need of a kidney transplant?

Local National Kidney Foundation advocate George Kilbourne joins Nestor to promote the Kidney Walk on October 24 and tell you why and how to be involved in saving lives.

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.

Billick: On the improvement of Lamar Jackson in the passing game

Our Super Bowl-winning head coach on behalf of The Living Classrooms Foundation, Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss the emerging passing game and measurable improvement of Lamar Jackson as Ravens continue to win.

The wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden in split screen

This week, The Recon "sticks to sports" with plenty of excitement locally and an excruciating story unfolding with hate speech and NFL leadership. Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio debate in their usual style in their weekly podcast.

Could Matt Stover have ever made a 66-yard field goal?

The original and long-time kicker of the Baltimore Ravens joins Nestor for a spirited, scientific look at how in the world Justin Tucker kicks these field goals. Always a Weis conversation when Matt Stover joins the debate.
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on traveling the Midwest and mask shaming
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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
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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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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses a real vision for future of Harborplace
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Josh Kurtz discusses future of Republican party in Maryland and who runs in 2022
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A Ravens offense that is doing almost everything well right now

It hasn't been easy getting to 5-1 but it's clear that the Baltimore Ravens are a Super Bowl contender in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor dish out praise for the continuing growth of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offensive attack in big win over Chargers.

Dishing out praise for Ravens defense

Ravens change up defensive picture emphatically in 34-6 drubbing of Chargers

Ravens-Chargers: Five predictions for Sunday

Bateman expected to debut, Watkins out for Ravens against Chargers

Ravens defense still waiting on struggling inside linebackers to step up

SPORTS

Watkins, Stanley absent Wednesday as Ravens shift attention to Chargers

Wide receiver Sammy Watkins exited in the second quarter of Monday's game with a hamstring injury.

Jackson sits out Thursday’s Ravens practice due to illness

Baltimore's star quarterback has now missed at least one practice in three of the last four weeks.

Jackson’s record night leads Ravens to improbable 31-25 comeback win over Indy

The star quarterback's 442 passing yards set a new single-game franchise record.

Bateman expected to debut, Watkins out for Ravens against Chargers

The 27th overall pick in this year's draft, wide receiver Rashod Bateman is set to make his NFL debut on Sunday.

Ravens place Cleveland on IR, activate Ferguson from COVID-19 list

Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson had been on the reserve-COVID-19 list since Sept. 24.

A Ravens offense that is doing almost everything well right now

It hasn't been easy getting to 5-1 but it's clear that the Baltimore Ravens are a Super Bowl contender in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor dish out praise for the continuing growth of Lamar Jackson and the Ravens offensive attack in big win over Chargers.

You didn’t fall asleep when Ravens were losing 22-3? Did you?

Our favorite roofing C.E.O. pal Bill Cole admits the formerly unadmittable about Lamar's Monday Night miracle. Oh, and a few words about Jon Gruden and leadership and the future of the NFL.

Campbell’s blocked field goal kept Ravens in game late in fourth quarter

The 6-foot-8 defensive end blocked a kick that could have given Indianapolis a two-score lead with under five minutes to play.

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 @NestorAparicio had a spicy debate on what flows from the top, down... #TheRecon @DMohler5

Jackson reaches peak brilliance in Ravens’ thrilling comeback win

Lamar Jackson faced the kind of script only Kansas City's Patrick Mahomes had shown an ability to navigate to a victory in recent years.

Harbaugh discusses complete effort in Ravens’ dominant 34-6 win over Chargers

A highly anticipated AFC showdown never materialized as Baltimore dominated from start to finish.

Brandon Williams says Ravens defense needs to “calm ourselves down” to improve tackling

"Sometimes we just get too crazy and just start running like a chicken with their head cut off."

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

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.

Join Weis and our friends at WMAR in helping local women and children at House of Ruth

Justice Schisler of House of Ruth joins Rob Santoni in telling us how Weis and WMAR are teaming up to help in Towson on October 20th.

Lierman gives a vision for role of Comptroller of Maryland

Current 46th District Delegate Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running for a new office in Annapolis.

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...

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour tells the colorful Mother’s Federal Hill Story

When COVID forced us to switch The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery to a new location, our friends at Mother's in Federal Hill fed us a quarter of a century of South Baltimore (sorta via New Orleans) awesomeness on The Purple Patio.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

What is significance of foundations like Goldseker for future promise of Baltimore?

Don Mohler calls Matt Gallagher the "Elizabeth Warren of Maryland politics" because of his leadership on policy and vast experience in local government. Learn about the incredible career of Matt Gallagher and why he chose to continue his public service with Goldseker Foundation...

Another shot of spring cleaning addition after you get vaccine

Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam discusses spring sports on the field and a family security checkup after the vaccine.

The Recon asks: Is Baltimore improving?

Don Mohler and Nestor do their new weekly segment The Recon on hoops, spring and getting people back on the streets of our city.

You didn’t fall asleep when Ravens were losing 22-3? Did you?

Our favorite roofing C.E.O. pal Bill Cole admits the formerly unadmittable about Lamar's Monday Night miracle. Oh, and a few words about Jon Gruden and leadership and the future of the NFL.

EDUCATION

How does an immigrant from Sri Lanka via Woodlawn run for mayor of Baltimore?

Get to know mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah in this candid discussion about violence, crime and his vision for the future of our city

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...

Van Hollen explains the power and poison of the American filibuster in Congress

After an insurrection in the halls of Congress, the people whose lives were threatened are now playing games with accountability and justice being served in Washington

HEALTH

Making room for the kids to play in Ocean City

Al "Hondo" Handy has been running parks and recreation for nearly four decades as you and your kids have come to the beach looking for sports and space that doesn't necessarily involve sand.

A shot of hope for some travel and life this year?

Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on vaccines, normalcy and the loss of our friend C. Fraser Smith.

Hemminger brings the Thread through the loop in Baltimore

What is Thread? Glad you asked...

ARTS

An education on education with Nancy Grasmick

Nestor met Don back in 1982 as a student at Dundalk High. Guess who else was working in Dundalk when Nestor was a kid on the East Side? Nancy Grasmick tells us her Baltimore Positive road to influence in education...

Tom Keifer talks music, life after Cinderella and the legend of Hammerjacks after Sarah Fleischer retirement gig in Baltimore

Nestor was writing about the lads from Philadelphia back when they were opening for Bon Jovi and shaking all night. Yes, that is his 1986 autographed Circus Magazine. This was a retrospective chat about all of the bombast of the hairspray era and surviving and thriving in Nashville.

Time And Time again with The Smithereens

On the eve of their annual return to Ramshead On-Stage in Annapolis, guitarist Jim Babjak of The Smithereens shares a beer and joins Nestor to toast the years and cheers and tears of their longtime friendship. One night, at Bohager's...or was it Hammerjacks?

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Dilfer discusses picking up the pieces after leaving Baltimore a Super Bowl champion QB

Five years after he wasn't brought back after winning the Super Bowl in Tampa, the jettisoned Ravens' champion sat with Nestor in Detroit on Radio Row to discuss the aftermath.

The time that Jon Ogden co-hosted Orioles Opening Day from Camden Pub

Back in the 1990s, live radio would pack 'em in and football and baseball conversations would weave together. The future Hall of Famer was wearing an "It's a D.C. Thang" T-shirt. His hometown and the Nation's Capital didn't even have a team back then...

Talking Tommy’s Tequila and Raiders football with our legendary Bay Area amigo Julio Bermejo

Our lifer friend and ambassador of all things anejo, reposado, blanco and the Tommy's Margarita, Julio Bermejo joins Nestor to discuss the Raiders of The Davis Family leaving the Bay Area – all over again!

Zakk Wylde talks Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey with Nestor in 2004

Guitarist Zakk Wylde talks the blizzard and Black Sabbath of Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey

Reliving the pain of the Cobra and We Are Family

Former MLBer Dave Parker talks the life of The Cobra in his new autobiography and was happy to recap the 1979 World Series pain for Nestor.

Brett Favre tells Nestor how life changes after you win a Super Bowl

Nestor first had the Hall of Famer on the show at the Ed Block Courage Awards in 1997 but this is a more modern chat about what happens after you win a championship and the level of involvement in maintaining greatness after achievement.

Finding your way back to Camden Yards and the daily baseball heartbeat

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately have some friendly yet legitimate disagreements and beefs about Major League Baseball. It's April and it's a long season. This one is old-school and hardcore on the debates on the state of the modern game and how to get more people interested. Especially Orioles fans...

The first time Nestor met Brian Billick and asked him if he was taking the Ravens job

Before Living Classrooms and WNST, there was that time when Nestor flew to Minneapolis for the NFC Championship Game to meet the guy who would become the first Super Bowl-winning coach of the Baltimore Ravens.

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders

Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from "Ghost To the Post" and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?

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