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Setting stage for Orioles’ trade deadline and wheels and deals

The Orioles will be sellers, not buyers, at the MLB Trade Deadline later in the month. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for what could be the final acts of the Mike Elias administration in Baltimore with very mixed results. You can only go up when you’re in last place (again)…

The power of business, crabs and community in Reisterstown

We came for a crab cake and got some good civics and community lessons from 2nd District councilman Izzy Patoka and owner Hope Otto of Reter’s Crab House & Grille discussing jobs, young people and the Reisterstown Improvement Association’s efforts to bring folks out and know their neighbors. A perfect stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions.

How Coppin State changes lives in West Baltimore

His enthusiasm is infectious and once you hear the Coppin State neighborhood story of Kevin Carr, you’ll know how and why higher education and the legend of Fanny Jackson Coppin is alive and well in West Baltimore. Take a lifelong journey with the Eagles’ proudest alum and his pitch for how education changed his life and how to bring the next generation along for the ride.

Always ready for Happy Eddie

Local lawyer and reality TV hubby from Real Housewives of Potomac, “Happy” Eddie Osefo updates Nestor on his real cannabis line and journey from attorney to Eddie-ble gummy chew education and wellness on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

So where do the Orioles go now from last place?

The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.

Do you trust your baseball team and its owner?

He helped lift the Baltimore Orioles during the 1980s and left almost 30 years ago for Tampa trying to build a legacy for the Devils Ray in St. Petersburg. Rick Vaughn now heads the Respect 90 Foundation for longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon and returned “home” to discuss sports franchises building community trust for sustainability.

Coming Clean with the Maryland Trek For Kids

They met over his now award-winning Butternut Squash Lasagna from Clean Cuisine at a Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce event, and over the years chef Jerry Schlichting and Nestor have become gastronomic pals on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time, it’s at The Y in Randallstown to discuss joining meteorologist Justin Berk on his Maryland Trek for kids battling cancer this August across the state.

Having a serious discussion about the colonoscopy you’ve been avoiding

Our June Men’s Health Month Series with GBMC bravely discusses the colonoscopy you don’t want – but you absolutely need, as noted by 56-year old male Nestor Aparicio with Dr. Dhanush Hoskere and Stacey Fifer of Craft Crushes, who provide a cautionary tale about why everyone over the age of 45 needs to get tested to save lives.

The science of ants and spiders and pest control

It’s never pretty when you need pest control. Richard Stearns of Miche Pest Control knows this and always offers to help Nestor sort out the science and safe modern means of never having ants and spiders (or worse) and realizing that the word “termites” means you need to act right away. And don’t get us started on the mosquitoes…

All of the reasons why The Y Swim Center has been a success in Randallstown

On the eve of a huge Juneteenth celebration at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we bring the Maryland Crab Cake Tour inside with 4th District Councilman Julian Jones and John Hoey of The Y in Central Maryland to discuss how Baltimore County and the local community came together to make life better for residents and families near Liberty Road.

Discussing the state of Baltimore County with Councilman Julian Jones

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we wanted to give 4th District Councilman Julian Jones a chance to update us on plans for the area and thoughts about the process of selecting a Baltimore County Executive and the next election cycle.

Five million reasons Essex has a very happy winner

There have been lots of Maryland Lottery winners recently but when someone wins $5 million bucks on Back River Neck Road in Essex, we take note. Managing Director of Communications and baseball historian Seth Elkin joins Nestor to talk about more than just Home Run Riches and grand slam power.

Large progressive jackpots and the enduring fun of Keno

The Orioles are finally bashing some bombs and Home Run Riches (and even a grand slam) is paying off for some lucky local baseball fans. This week, Executive Director John Martin talks about the big progressive jackpot about to spill over $2 million and the social fun of Keno at The Maryland Lottery as summer winning gets started.

Why not spend some quality time at The Y this summer?

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour of summer civic and community visits started us at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown for Juneteenth with John Hoey and Barry Williams educating Nestor about the modern world of community activities, fun and great health with The Y in Central Maryland all over the region. And the importance of partnerships with government and the local citizens that keep folks in every neighborhood moving and contributing to a better life in the land of pleasant living.

The melancholy and infinite sadness of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2025

Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.

The power of par and staying on the course with your money

It was quite a Sunday at Oakmont and the incredible story of J.J. Spaun but our investment insider Leonard Raskin found some parallels on the U.S. Open golf course this weekend with the way money should be handled. The power of par on the course and with your money.

It’s time for Maryland to get that deliciously invasive catfish on the table

If you don’t know about the invasive catfish population eating all of the baby crabs and fish (and anything else) in the Chesapeake Bay, we’re here to educate you on why you’re seeing more of it in the market and on the table at local restaurants. Let Damye and Alicia at Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market tell you how we can eat our way to a better bay!

Getting you – and the youth – ready for summer shape at Planet Fitness

Our old pal Quintin Dailey of Planet Fitness in Towson makes an early summer visit to tell Nestor there’s plenty of time and reasons to get serious about health and fitness. The annual youth Summer Pass is open for high school students and free all summer giving everyone a local pass to affordable and smart options to get moving right now and feel better.

The Game of Life and Cash 4 Life

It’s always better when you have more chances to win and John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss some fun summer games, Home Run Riches and some sports wagering realities as the action heats up.

The tradition of Father’s Day and U.S. Open final

It’s just up the road in Pittsburgh at legendary Oakmont this year and our PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge Golf gives Nestor a U.S. Open preview as his Essex Father’s Day tradition rules on the course this Sunday.

Ways to be supportive locally in fighting antisemitism globally

With the recent rise in horrific antisemitism and acts of violence, we seek peace, conversation and knowledge. Howard Libit of the Baltimore Jewish Council joins us to to discuss fighting antisemitism and ways folks can be supportive locally and globally.

Oil spills in Maryland and the safety of your drinking water

We talk about the safety of the water in your home all the time with Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions. With the recent mess at the Inner Harbor, Nestor recruited our safe water expect to discusses oil spills and your drinking water in Baltimore and ways to know it’s pure.

A summer of free fitness for local youth at Planet Fitness

School’s out and it’s time for the high school student in your life to use this summer to get fit, educated and mentally ready for next semester. Our pal Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness tells Nestor about another Summer Pass of getting our youth motivated and energized at a club in your neighborhood.

Serving young people in Carroll County for five decades

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery comes to Greenmount Station in Hampstead, we’re always trying to serve the community in Carroll County with ways to pitch and Lisa Weaver and Anthony Santuago educated Nestor about the important work of the Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the “Chocolate Ball” that serves as an important fundraiser each February.

Bringing LinkedIn Local love, business and networking fun together for great causes

Lots of local business networkers and fun humans will be celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Linked In Local, a global effort supported here in the region by Melody Baron, who invites Nestor and all the folks who are on the professional platform to to The Maryland Zoo on Wednesday night for a celebration and fundraiser. Party, animals…

Orioles fans are all too familiar with last place in AL East

It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.

What is the future of Preakness and Pimlico as the big transition begins?

Sure, David Richardson runs the Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead where duckpins are readily available but whenever Nestor returns to Carroll County he summons the Executive Director of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen Association to educate all of us on the changing state of Pimlico, Preakness and horse racing in Maryland.

Is this is a showcase summer for an O’Hearn deadline deal?

Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.

The traditions and pain of being an Orioles fan

Up late and watching last place baseball from Seattle? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the traditions and memories of Orioles baseball and the thud of a very unexpected last place standing from a disappointing team in disarray.

The real legacy of the Irsay name in Indiana

Two old sportswriters with tales to tell of the Jim Irsay they got to know long after Bob Irsay pirated the Baltimore Colts off to Indiana amidst the cloak of darkness. Longtime Indianapolis NFL insider and sportswriter Bob Kravitz tells Nestor about the Colts legacy that Jim Irsay has left behind in the friendly heart of the midwest.

Saving money with better habits

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support.

Only one man can “fix” the Baltimore Orioles? But, where is he?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?

Throwing it all away? Always check twice…

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.

Setting stage for Orioles’ trade deadline and wheels and deals

The Orioles will be sellers, not buyers, at the MLB Trade Deadline later in the month. Luke Jones and Nestor set the stage for what could be the final acts of the Mike Elias administration in Baltimore with very mixed results. You can only go up when you’re in last place (again)…

The power of business, crabs and community in Reisterstown

We came for a crab cake and got some good civics and community lessons from 2nd District councilman Izzy Patoka and owner Hope Otto of Reter’s Crab House & Grille discussing jobs, young people and the Reisterstown Improvement Association’s efforts to bring folks out and know their neighbors. A perfect stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions.

How Coppin State changes lives in West Baltimore

His enthusiasm is infectious and once you hear the Coppin State neighborhood story of Kevin Carr, you’ll know how and why higher education and the legend of Fanny Jackson Coppin is alive and well in West Baltimore. Take a lifelong journey with the Eagles’ proudest alum and his pitch for how education changed his life and how to bring the next generation along for the ride.

Always ready for Happy Eddie

Local lawyer and reality TV hubby from Real Housewives of Potomac, “Happy” Eddie Osefo updates Nestor on his real cannabis line and journey from attorney to Eddie-ble gummy chew education and wellness on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

So where do the Orioles go now from last place?

The emergency mid-summer sports huddle with Allen McCallum, Luke Jones and Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Reter’s Crab House & Grille in Reisterstown meant a frank last-place discussion about David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and the All-Star break and trading deadline with paramount importance to the future of the Baltimore Orioles.

Do you trust your baseball team and its owner?

He helped lift the Baltimore Orioles during the 1980s and left almost 30 years ago for Tampa trying to build a legacy for the Devils Ray in St. Petersburg. Rick Vaughn now heads the Respect 90 Foundation for longtime MLB manager Joe Maddon and returned “home” to discuss sports franchises building community trust for sustainability.

Coming Clean with the Maryland Trek For Kids

They met over his now award-winning Butternut Squash Lasagna from Clean Cuisine at a Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce event, and over the years chef Jerry Schlichting and Nestor have become gastronomic pals on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time, it’s at The Y in Randallstown to discuss joining meteorologist Justin Berk on his Maryland Trek for kids battling cancer this August across the state.

Having a serious discussion about the colonoscopy you’ve been avoiding

Our June Men’s Health Month Series with GBMC bravely discusses the colonoscopy you don’t want – but you absolutely need, as noted by 56-year old male Nestor Aparicio with Dr. Dhanush Hoskere and Stacey Fifer of Craft Crushes, who provide a cautionary tale about why everyone over the age of 45 needs to get tested to save lives.

The science of ants and spiders and pest control

It’s never pretty when you need pest control. Richard Stearns of Miche Pest Control knows this and always offers to help Nestor sort out the science and safe modern means of never having ants and spiders (or worse) and realizing that the word “termites” means you need to act right away. And don’t get us started on the mosquitoes…

All of the reasons why The Y Swim Center has been a success in Randallstown

On the eve of a huge Juneteenth celebration at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we bring the Maryland Crab Cake Tour inside with 4th District Councilman Julian Jones and John Hoey of The Y in Central Maryland to discuss how Baltimore County and the local community came together to make life better for residents and families near Liberty Road.

Discussing the state of Baltimore County with Councilman Julian Jones

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we wanted to give 4th District Councilman Julian Jones a chance to update us on plans for the area and thoughts about the process of selecting a Baltimore County Executive and the next election cycle.

Five million reasons Essex has a very happy winner

There have been lots of Maryland Lottery winners recently but when someone wins $5 million bucks on Back River Neck Road in Essex, we take note. Managing Director of Communications and baseball historian Seth Elkin joins Nestor to talk about more than just Home Run Riches and grand slam power.

Large progressive jackpots and the enduring fun of Keno

The Orioles are finally bashing some bombs and Home Run Riches (and even a grand slam) is paying off for some lucky local baseball fans. This week, Executive Director John Martin talks about the big progressive jackpot about to spill over $2 million and the social fun of Keno at The Maryland Lottery as summer winning gets started.

Why not spend some quality time at The Y this summer?

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour of summer civic and community visits started us at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown for Juneteenth with John Hoey and Barry Williams educating Nestor about the modern world of community activities, fun and great health with The Y in Central Maryland all over the region. And the importance of partnerships with government and the local citizens that keep folks in every neighborhood moving and contributing to a better life in the land of pleasant living.

The melancholy and infinite sadness of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2025

Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.

The power of par and staying on the course with your money

It was quite a Sunday at Oakmont and the incredible story of J.J. Spaun but our investment insider Leonard Raskin found some parallels on the U.S. Open golf course this weekend with the way money should be handled. The power of par on the course and with your money.

It’s time for Maryland to get that deliciously invasive catfish on the table

If you don’t know about the invasive catfish population eating all of the baby crabs and fish (and anything else) in the Chesapeake Bay, we’re here to educate you on why you’re seeing more of it in the market and on the table at local restaurants. Let Damye and Alicia at Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market tell you how we can eat our way to a better bay!

Getting you – and the youth – ready for summer shape at Planet Fitness

Our old pal Quintin Dailey of Planet Fitness in Towson makes an early summer visit to tell Nestor there’s plenty of time and reasons to get serious about health and fitness. The annual youth Summer Pass is open for high school students and free all summer giving everyone a local pass to affordable and smart options to get moving right now and feel better.

The Game of Life and Cash 4 Life

It’s always better when you have more chances to win and John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss some fun summer games, Home Run Riches and some sports wagering realities as the action heats up.

The tradition of Father’s Day and U.S. Open final

It’s just up the road in Pittsburgh at legendary Oakmont this year and our PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge Golf gives Nestor a U.S. Open preview as his Essex Father’s Day tradition rules on the course this Sunday.

Ways to be supportive locally in fighting antisemitism globally

With the recent rise in horrific antisemitism and acts of violence, we seek peace, conversation and knowledge. Howard Libit of the Baltimore Jewish Council joins us to to discuss fighting antisemitism and ways folks can be supportive locally and globally.

Oil spills in Maryland and the safety of your drinking water

We talk about the safety of the water in your home all the time with Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions. With the recent mess at the Inner Harbor, Nestor recruited our safe water expect to discusses oil spills and your drinking water in Baltimore and ways to know it’s pure.

A summer of free fitness for local youth at Planet Fitness

School’s out and it’s time for the high school student in your life to use this summer to get fit, educated and mentally ready for next semester. Our pal Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness tells Nestor about another Summer Pass of getting our youth motivated and energized at a club in your neighborhood.

Serving young people in Carroll County for five decades

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery comes to Greenmount Station in Hampstead, we’re always trying to serve the community in Carroll County with ways to pitch and Lisa Weaver and Anthony Santuago educated Nestor about the important work of the Carroll County Youth Services Bureau and the “Chocolate Ball” that serves as an important fundraiser each February.

Bringing LinkedIn Local love, business and networking fun together for great causes

Lots of local business networkers and fun humans will be celebrating the 8th Anniversary of Linked In Local, a global effort supported here in the region by Melody Baron, who invites Nestor and all the folks who are on the professional platform to to The Maryland Zoo on Wednesday night for a celebration and fundraiser. Party, animals…

Orioles fans are all too familiar with last place in AL East

It’s always a pleasure to reconvene to talk sports with our old ballpark reporter and Skipjacks’ hockey goon squad pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Even though Stanley Cup season is here, this one from Greenmount Station in Hampstead is a deep dive on the Orioles’ last-place reality – on and off the field – and the continued support of Baltimore sports fans over five decades of awfulness.

What is the future of Preakness and Pimlico as the big transition begins?

Sure, David Richardson runs the Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead where duckpins are readily available but whenever Nestor returns to Carroll County he summons the Executive Director of the Maryland Thoroughbred Horsemen Association to educate all of us on the changing state of Pimlico, Preakness and horse racing in Maryland.

Is this is a showcase summer for an O’Hearn deadline deal?

Business of baseball writer Maury Forbes of Forbes rocks back to the basics of building an enduring MLB franchise as he joins Nestor from the Pacific Northwest to dish on the Mariners, Adley Rutschman’s legend in Portland and the power of AC/DC to put us all on the highway to hell even five decades later.

The traditions and pain of being an Orioles fan

Up late and watching last place baseball from Seattle? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the traditions and memories of Orioles baseball and the thud of a very unexpected last place standing from a disappointing team in disarray.

The real legacy of the Irsay name in Indiana

Two old sportswriters with tales to tell of the Jim Irsay they got to know long after Bob Irsay pirated the Baltimore Colts off to Indiana amidst the cloak of darkness. Longtime Indianapolis NFL insider and sportswriter Bob Kravitz tells Nestor about the Colts legacy that Jim Irsay has left behind in the friendly heart of the midwest.

Saving money with better habits

These guys are usually talking sports but this time our financial guru Leonard Raskin discusses better health and better life insurance as the Orioles flounder on life support.

Only one man can “fix” the Baltimore Orioles? But, where is he?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the big problems of David Rubenstein and the sudden irrelevance of the Baltimore Orioles’ season this summer as the team heads West for a week of late night, last place baseball amidst injuries, a lack of leadership and accountability. Have you seen the lineup? Have you seen the pitching? Have you seen the owner who was giving out bobbleheads of himself last month?

Throwing it all away? Always check twice…

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery tells us the story of local man who nearly threw away a million dollar winning scratch-off ticket and more fun winners as summer promotions kick in for more fun and winner tales of cashing in.

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