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Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?
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Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?

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Mohler quizzes Nestor about the quest for 30 years of Baltimore sports radio
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Mohler quizzes Nestor about the quest for 30 years of Baltimore sports radio

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Telling the story of St. Agnes Hospital and Ascension of compassionate care
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Telling the story of St. Agnes Hospital and Ascension of compassionate care

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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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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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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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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Landing a big score on the right avenue and joy of Monopoly

John Martin joins Nestor to monopolize and trivialize the fun of the old game with new twists!

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

An old-school appreciation for Ravens contributions of Joe Hortiz and the life of a scout

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss value and contributions of Ravens executive Joe Hortiz, who interviewed for the New York Giants general manager job this weekend

Measuring and analyzing latest Gonzales poll on political appetites in Maryland

Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe about Larry Hogan and Joe Biden. And who will prevail in the November elections in The Free State.

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

Sending and receiving the gift of kindness made easy by The Blade

Author and Storyteller Mark Brodinsky brings inspiration and tells Nestor why he matters in the New Year.

The money in the bricks

Leonard Raskin advises Nestor about the best way to go about purchasing his next home and not having money in the bricks.

When the new normal takes another change in Omicron times

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the consequences of Omicron and another winter lockdown as we enter third year of masking and adjusting.

Who will be the next man up in College Park

Bruce Posner and Nestor turn the purple eyes toward Terps basketball and reality of who the next head coach will be.

Monopolozing the games as winter becomes spring

John Martin joins Nestor to add up the initial revenue of sports wagering in Maryland.
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities
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Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs
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Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring
32:52
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on 23 years of love at every Baltimore Ravens game in Section 513
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Don Mohler quizzes Nestor on 30 years of radio on The Recon for Christmas
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis keeps being tried for same crime
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don
52:10
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Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics how politics has changed in D.C.
44:24
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.
26:38
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Faith, family and celebrating the holidays with Rev. David Jacobson of Catonsville United Methodist
27:14
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Ed Lovern of St Agnes Hospital joins Nestor and Don for a candid discussion about modern hospitals
30:17
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Four decades of Dundalk tales of gridiron glories with hoops coach James Thomas and Don Mohler
11:06
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Meghan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and holidays for locals
17:36
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
21:45
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
20:02
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
18:53
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
24:53
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
38:12
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
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SPORTS

Twelve Ravens thoughts from wild-card weekend

Cincinnati's Joe Burrow could be stepping right into the nemesis role left behind by the retiring Ben Roethlisberger.

Luke and Nestor make NFL playoff picks for weekend on the couch

Luke Jones joins Nestor to preview NFL Divisional Playoff weekend and talk betting on QBs in January

Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal

Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list

Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.

Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2021 season

First-round pick Odafe Oweh ranked second on the team in both sacks and quarterback hits.

Ravens re-sign veteran cornerback Seymour to one-year deal

Injuries and absences in the secondary led to plenty of snaps for Kevon Seymour down the stretch.

After pouting over early struggles, Ravens’ Queen glad to show second-half improvement

"I just got back into the grind mode and just went to work and tried to be a better player."

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

What happened to Matthew Judon in New England?

Greg Bedard of Boston Sports Journal explains the mystery of Matthew Judon and Patriots hasty playoff exit

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Navigating modern adversity – on or off the field

Wealth manager Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss navigating adversity during challenging times. The Ravens are going through it. So are all of us...

Transforming relationships one word at a time

Fresh off her Ted Talk, mental health expert Patty Mohler says finding equilibrium as pandemic recedes is paramount for happiness.

The Weinberg Foundation: Fighting poverty with billions more than just a name on a wall

You've seen the ubiquitous "made possible by a grant from the Harry and Jeanette Weinberg Foundation" written on buildings all over Baltimore. Now, learn the story of who they were and how a billion dollars left back in 1990 has benefited our city and will into perpetuity.

Free tuition at CCBC makes anyone a candidate for a fresh start post COVID

Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis says community colleges are putting people in a position for new start with new skills after the pandemic. Learning about learning and why Dundalk, Essex and Catonsville are more than just suburbs.

EDUCATION

Hrabowski defines key ingredients to UMBC sustained success

Want an education on education? This is the podcast for you. UMBC President Dr. Freeman Hrabowski schools Don Mohler and Nestor Aparicio on the value of a quality education to our society

Councilman David Marks discusses zoning, housing and being a Republican in era of Trump

From schools to taxes to life after COVID, we are discussing issues on both sides of the aisle at Baltimore Positive as we begin our new website merger

The power of government to make Baltimore better

Mohler and Olszewski impress upon Nestor the power of local government to improve the lives of our citizens and the responsibility of politicians and business leaders

HEALTH

One pandemic, no solutions…

Lock down? Open up? Wear a mask. Go to school. Stay at home. Avoid science. Believe science. Ignore science. We all know someone with a different belief on these significant social issues. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss agreeing to disagree about pandemic solutions during election season. They do agree you should vote!

Time well spent and a candid conversation with the new Mayor of Baltimore

Just six weeks into the job at City Hall, Brandon Scott has felt all of the impact of the pandemic and managing COVID and local businesses. We chatted about the legend of Shorty, reopening restaurants, vaccine distribution and the tragic murder of his friend and Safe Streets leader Dante Barksdale.

McCarthy discusses importance of feeding local families during pandemic

As you can imagine, Catholic Charities here in Maryland is busier than ever during this crisis...

ARTS

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.

Musician Thomas Dolby recaps his hyperactive first Ravens game with Nestor and 513 purple crew

When Nestor invited the 80s pop star and local John Hopkins professor onto the show in early December to discuss music education, he asked if Dolby had ever been to an American football game. Then Ryan Mallett happened against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a Christmas miracle...

Finding our inner Robin Hood with Wes Moore

Bringing the fight to poverty every day...

LEADERSHIP

Unmasking all of the intrigue and secrecy about virus outbreak in Owings Mills

The Ravens have been very quiet about the breakdowns in their facility that led to so many positive tests and delays before Steelers game. Todd Schuler and Nestor debate some legal issues beyond HIPAA, bad P.R. and a black eye in Pittsburgh.

What else will they say Lamar can’t do?

Putting the vaccine first in Annapolis

Mizeur steps forward as candidate to stop the madness in District 1

Harry Spikes discusses Maryland 7th Congressional District election

WNST CLASSIC

How lucky in life: Facts and non fiction with Deadspin founder Will Leitch

Author Will Leitch tells Nestor how lucky he is to be writing fiction writings while still loving sports and promoting his new book

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.

Guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about Hootie And The Blowfish hiatus in 2015

Over the years, the local sports and rock and roll connection of Nestor and Hootie And The Blowfish has led to several visits from the boys from South Carolina via the D.C. burbs. It gives him a chance to crush them about the Redskins.

Coming back to Baltimore to tell stories about the Oriole Way and Bob Brown

If you remember the last day at Memorial Stadium in 1991, then you need to meet the architect. Longtime baseball public relations leader Rick Vaughn remembers 33rd Street and the leadership of an Orioles front office legend.

Asking Earl Weaver why he ever wanted to be a baseball manager

When The Earl of Baltimore made his final visit to Camden Yards during the 2012 statue summer, Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with the Hall of Famer.

One month before winning Super Bowl XXXV, Dilfer pours his heart out to Nestor at The Barn

He led with his heart and his brain and it led to Trent Dilfer winning a ring with the Baltimore Ravens in a very short time here. On the day after Christmas in a short playoff week back in 2000, he told us what winning would mean to him with the emotion we expect...

Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…

Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the 1980s.

NBC’s Randy Moss: “Horse racing has a drug problem and has for a long time”

Randy Moss joins Nestor for their annual Preakness chat but this time the stigma around Baffert and cheating in horse racing is the only story at the barns of Pimlico.

Baltimore resident Thomas Dolby blinds Nestor with the science of Light City at its dawn

Did you know that 80s pop star Thomas Dolby has been a professor at Johns Hopkins teaching music for several years? It was poetry in motion when he was an ambassador and performer at the inaugural Light City when Nestor first got to say hello in 2016.

The Final Show for The Mayne Event?

With his departure from the Worldwide Leader imminent and very public, ESPN legend Kenny Mayne joins Nestor al fresco for their annual Preakness chat with a twist of careers, resumes, fates, Bob Baffert cheating and comedy. That's what he does...

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