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How can we attract business and people to Baltimore in coming years?
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How can we attract business and people to Baltimore in coming years?

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Reading, writing, singing and learning in our classrooms
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Reading, writing, singing and learning in our classrooms

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Did you come back to baseball in October?
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Did you come back to baseball in October?

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

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

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Trying to get that old purple feeling again
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Trying to get that old purple feeling again

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Masking up and buckling down in Las Vegas
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Masking up and buckling down in Las Vegas

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Masked, unmasked and where and when and why?
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Masked, unmasked and where and when and why?

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Why do Maryland crabs taste sweeter than the imports?
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Why do Maryland crabs taste sweeter than the imports?

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How will American cities ever refill the empty offices and space?
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How will American cities ever refill the empty offices and space?

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

Lamar cannot do it alone

The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

Stuffing a grownup stocking with fun

As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad

The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Batch: After Bengals loss, the pain in Pittsburgh is real

Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch gives Nestor the realities of the situation in Pittsburgh as Ravens come to Confluence in first place in AFC.

Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local 'cake.

Home for the holidays in Harford County with Barry Glassman

When Harford County Executive Barry Glassman found out that Nestor was moving, he extended the invite north. They gathered at Conrad's in Abingdon to discuss a myriad of issues for the county, Build Back Better and stimulating the local economy while getting folks vaccinated.

Lamar cannot do it alone

As colleagues at Sporting News Radio two decades ago, Dan Pompei joined Nestor almost daily to discuss the NFL. Now covering the league for The Athletic, Pompei charts the progress of Lamar Jackson and the first-place Ravens as the schedule gets thicker.

And now the Browns will sit and wait for Ravens to arrive next weekend

Longtime Cleveland sports radio host Mark "Munch" Bishop joins Nestor from Northern Ohio for a recap of the Ravens win over Browns and the long 14 days of waiting for AFC North revenge on The Lake.

Analyzing the choppy play of Ravens offense

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the moving parts on the offensive line and the many responsibilities of Lamar Jackson as Ravens to continue to win in AFC North.

Addressing the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson

After four interceptions on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson and how that must change in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

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...

Selling St. Louis football down the river?

No one followed the truth of the money and the lawyers in the NFL mess with Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles and putting the screws to St. Louis more than sports business attorney Daniel Wallach. An eye-opening account of why the city folded in its fight and the local Missouri lawyers cashed out – and in...

The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the "Aparicio" in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park.

Mmmmmm! Egg nog in Fell’s Point under the holiday lights

Straight from the square in Fells Point, Gail Furman of Max's Taphouse invites Nestor to his favorite neighborhood for Holiday Egg Nog activities and a tree lighting with Michael McCrary.

As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad

AP Pittsburgh reporter Will Graves suggests to Nestor that perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers organization went a year too long with the status quo at quarterback. Now the head coach is trying to figure it out as injuries and losses mount.

Want to hear the story of two miracles for the holidays?

Erik Sauer and Jennifer Aparicio discuss the role of local charity There Goes My Hero is saving the lives of leukemia and blood cancer patients. Both are still with us because of incredible doctors and miraculous German donors from the bone marrow registry.

The science and education of better indoor A.I.R.

In our continuing education about indoor air spaces and the quality of our lives during COVID, Martin Knott joins Nestor to discuss fresh A.I.R. for indoor spaces and how it makes us healthier and more functional.

Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad's in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?

Longtime Steelers insider Ed Bouchette of The Athletic discusses what appears to be the end of the black and gold road for the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh.

Moving Queen all over the defensive board to beat the Browns

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in huge win over Browns on Sunday night
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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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
38:02
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Thiru Vignarajah joins Nestor and Don to discuss trees, the city and crime realities in Baltimore
32:40
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Ben Jealous discusses political landscape in Maryland and race for next Governor
49:11
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Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty discuss the real state of Maryland politics and what voters want
51:04
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The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte
34:01
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Youth baseball and life rules intersect as Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don
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The Recon remembers Ted Venetoulis and talks Governor race in Maryland
38:29
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
27:23
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
27:29
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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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SPORTS

Villanueva discusses being on both sides of Ravens-Steelers rivalry

Despite wanting to focus on doing his job, the left tackle admits “there is truly an emotional component” returning to Pittsburgh on Sunday.

Addressing the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson

After four interceptions on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson and how that must change in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

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...

Orioles sign veteran infielder Rougned Odor to one-year contract

The 27-year-old batted .202/.286/.379 with 15 home runs, 12 doubles, 42 runs scored, and 39 RBIs for the Yankees last season.

Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run

The veteran nose tackle missed three straight games out of the bye week before returning against Cleveland last week.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 13 showdown in Pittsburgh

Lamar Jackson makes only his third career start against the Steelers on Sunday.

As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad

AP Pittsburgh reporter Will Graves suggests to Nestor that perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers organization went a year too long with the status quo at quarterback. Now the head coach is trying to figure it out as injuries and losses mount.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 12 win over Cleveland

Lamar Jackson has thrown nine interceptions over his last five games, a trend that needs to be reversed in December.

Bowser on latest edition of Ravens-Steelers: “It’s going to be a brawl”

"Especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year."

Humphrey says “it was just special” for Ravens defense to pick up struggling Jackson

"It’s pretty obvious that he’s done some special things [and] won us a lot of games, sometimes, almost by himself."

Batch: After Bengals loss, the pain in Pittsburgh is real

Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch gives Nestor the realities of the situation in Pittsburgh as Ravens come to Confluence in first place in AFC.

Moving Queen all over the defensive board to beat the Browns

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in huge win over Browns on Sunday night

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Mmmmmm! Egg nog in Fell’s Point under the holiday lights

Straight from the square in Fells Point, Gail Furman of Max's Taphouse invites Nestor to his favorite neighborhood for Holiday Egg Nog activities and a tree lighting with Michael McCrary.

Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local 'cake.

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

Want to hear the story of two miracles for the holidays?

Erik Sauer and Jennifer Aparicio discuss the role of local charity There Goes My Hero is saving the lives of leukemia and blood cancer patients. Both are still with us because of incredible doctors and miraculous German donors from the bone marrow registry.

Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad's in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Discussing the realities of crime in Baltimore with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what his administration is planning to do about it.

Rosenberg tells us why Preakness and future of Pimlico matter for Baltimore

Saving the Preakness and horse racing for Baltimore has always been high on our agenda. The path to doing that has never been easy but we're getting closer every day.

Insurrection, Safe Streets and the future of Little Italy

We originally booked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine to discuss the cover of this month's local dish but then he wound up on the front steps of U.S. Capitol in the middle of the insurrection on January 6th.

Got my shot, ready set and…what’s next? Cicadas and post pandemic summer life in Baltimore

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss pandemic changes and spring fever

EDUCATION

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.

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...

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...

HEALTH

Selling Salisbury and the good life on the Eastern Shore with Mayor Jake Day

This Maryland Crab Cake Tour was designed to meet new people and learn new things. At least Nestor was honest with the mayor of Salisbury when he told him he'd never been off Route 50 in Wicomico County.

The real challenges of life in West Baltimore during a pandemic

Councilman Dr. John Bullock says the concerns of safety and commerce and keeping families warm and productive are immense during this winter struggle. We also got a pizza recommendation in here for the holidays and local spirit!

The power of Act Now Baltimore helping vulnerable citizens during vaccine process

Reverend Al Hathaway joins Baltimore Positive once again to discusses the role of his growing Act Now Baltimore coalition in getting vaccines into arms of vulnerable residents.

ARTS

Catching up with the former Nasty Nestor

Local Fowl Players Radio host Mike Spedden asked Nestor to tell his rock and roll and sports radio story for a little while. And what Baltimore Positive is really all about...

What’s not to like about DeVos as an education leader in America?

Part Two of our chat with Dr. Nancy Grasmick discusses the role of public education in the United States and why it needs even more love, funding and concern now

When friends gather at Koco’s Pub for crab cakes and argue about Orioles baseball

Baseball, sports cartoons, and Coppin State. What else would four Baltimore guys discuss over crab cakes at Koco's Pub on Harford Road.

LEADERSHIP

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.

Rounding up is a Weis choice to fight hunger via Maryland Food Bank

Chessare and Frazee discuss role of hospitals locally and GBMC

The Preakness that snuck in and out of Baltimore

Here’s why you should care about the Y near you?

WNST CLASSIC

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...

Nils Lofgren talks all things E Street on Radio Row in Phoenix

Nestor Aparicio gets the honor of spending time with pal Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix.

Kansas violinist David Ragsdale joins Nestor to discuss the journey to point of know return

As they played the Modell Lyric in downtown Baltimore, band members looked back an incredible catalog of music and how to carry on...

Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball

Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.

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.

25 years ago this week, when Derek Jeter checked into Nestor’s show from the Atlanta World Series

When the Ravens were new and baseball mattered, the launching pad in Atlanta was the place to be on the night of the Jim Leyritz home run that changed Yankees history.

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.

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.

Taking CenterStage with Michael Kay of Yes Network on what makes a substantive celebrity chat

In a new book of his conversations with modern celebrities, Yankees broadcaster and sports radio host Michael Kay of Yes Network brings to life his extended chats where pop culture meets substance and depth.

John Steadman tells Nestor the truth about Bob Irsay and Colts departure from Baltimore

The legendary sports columnist at The News American checked in with his star pupil Nestor the day after the death of Robert Irsay. This one was spicy...

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