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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

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Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks
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Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

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Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa
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Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

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Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news
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Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

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Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott
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Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

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Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017
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Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn
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Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”
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Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

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What could’ve been for Baltimore soccer fans with World Cup games in the Charm City
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.

Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE TOUR

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Former Ravens great, Super Bowl XXXV champion Tony Siragusa dies at age 55

With an outspoken personality and a 340-pound frame that made him larger than life, "Goose" helped anchor one of the greatest defenses in NFL history.

Tony Siragusa tells Nestor about trying to tackle Lamar Jackson

As the the torrid 2019 Baltimore Ravens were headed into the playoffs, Nestor reached to legendary defensive tackle Tony Siragusa to inquire about how he'd try to wrap up the fleet Lamar Jackson. As usual, part comedy and part science ensued with The Goose.

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime and guns and safety on streets of Baltimore with Nestor

What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens

The Goose cooks up 20 years of ring stories and lost tales of Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa

It has been two decades since Nestor took Tony Siragusa to The Barn for some crabs. Let Goose tell you about what he did in the locker room before the big win on January 28, 2001.

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

When David Modell died in early 2017, Nestor reached to many of the Super Bowl XXXV heroes and early Ravens players to discuss the Modell family and coming to Baltimore to built a legacy. Tony Siragusa discussed a magical time in sports history in our city and left poignant words behind. We mourn his death here at WNST Baltimore Positive.

What could’ve been for Baltimore soccer fans with World Cup games in the Charm City

The Slainte team in Fells Point laments loss of World Cup for Baltimore and soccer fans

Does Mancini have a future with Orioles?

Luke Jones and Nestor get caught up on Orioles baseball as Nats come to Camden Yards

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?

Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss what went wrong with Baltimore bid to host World Cup 2026

Having a Banner conversation about the future of news and media in Baltimore

Nestor welcomes The Baltimore Banner leadership team to Slainte to talk media and future of our city

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history

Luke Jones remembers Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills
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Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon
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Don and Nestor discuss sensible solutions for the gun issues in America on The Recon
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Shafiyq Hinton tells Nestor and Don about his council campaign in 6th District of Baltimore County
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Scott Phillips discusses community action and running for Delegate in diverse 10th District
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WBAL reporter Rob Lang tells Nestor and Don how gathering and reporting news has evolved
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Like every sane citizen in this country Don and Nestor demand action on guns in America in The Recon
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David Simon tells Nestor and Don exactly how the drug war has destroyed policing in modern America
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Don Mohler and Nestor use The Recon to wonder why an 18-year old needs an assault weapon in America
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Nestor loses his mind with Don over Roe v Wade and discusses teenage parenting from the inside
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Nikki Charlson checks in from Maryland Election HQ with advice and facts on voting before July 19th
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Buzzy Hettleman sets the record straight on Kirwan, Maryland and education
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Vinny DiMarco joins Nestor and Don to discuss Health Care For All and major progress in Maryland
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The Recon addresses who pays for the high crimes of January 6th and when will the criminals go jail?
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Wes Moore makes a case for his run for Annapolis and serving Baltimore better as Governor
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Shannon Sneed discusses why she joined Perez for Governor team and how July election changes race
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John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don and Nes
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Michael Olesker tells Don and Nestor the many tales and trials of carousel life of Boogie Weinglass
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Don Mohler tries to convince Nestor that Opening Day was a legitimate sellout at Camden Yards
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on baseball, spring and the future of Supreme Court
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Tony Fugett discusses his battle for new lines and candidacy for 2nd district in Baltimore County
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SPORTS

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

What is the future of baseball in urban centers?

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims talks baseball and its future with Nestor at Luna Del Sea

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”

Purple Reign, Chapter 2: "A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon" The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Nestor remembers the life and times and laughs and tackles of Tony Siragusa with Luke Jones

Former Ravens great, Super Bowl XXXV champion Tony Siragusa dies at age 55

With an outspoken personality and a 340-pound frame that made him larger than life, "Goose" helped anchor one of the greatest defenses in NFL history.

The Recon: The dust up on January 6th and the careless words of Jack Del Rio in the echo chamber

Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon

What did we really learn from the words of Lamar?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the words of Lamar Jackson and his future with Baltimore Ravens

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

It has been said that you need to crawl before you can walk. For the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, much of that crawling was done during the end of the 1999 season. Before Shannon Sharpe came to play. While Trent Dilfer was still sitting on the bench in Tampa Bay, waiting for redemption. While Jamal Lewis and Travis Taylor were still attending college classes and hoping to become first-round draft picks in the NFL.

Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays

Austin Hays continues to build a good case for an invitation to next month's All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

When David Modell died in early 2017, Nestor reached to many of the Super Bowl XXXV heroes and early Ravens players to discuss the Modell family and coming to Baltimore to built a legacy. Tony Siragusa discussed a magical time in sports history in our city and left poignant words behind. We mourn his death here at WNST Baltimore Positive.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 1 “Meet The New Boss”

Purple Reign, Chapter 1: "The Boss Arrives" “Hi, Coach Billick? My name is Nestor Aparicio. I own the all-sports radio station in Baltimore and I’m about to become your new best friend.”

Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history

Luke Jones remembers Tony Siragusa and Jaylon Ferguson.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime and guns and safety on streets of Baltimore with Nestor

Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

Imtiaz Patel and Kimi Yoshino of The Baltimore Banner discuss launch week with Nestor

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”

Purple Reign, Chapter 2: "A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon" The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation

Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26

The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week's minicamp.

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Nestor remembers the life and times and laughs and tackles of Tony Siragusa with Luke Jones

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Talking South Baltimore on the rise with new Councilwoman Porter

Want some hope for the future of the 10th District of Baltimore City? We found it with the newest council member Phylicia Porter, who found some common corners with Don Mohler in Edmondson Village and parts south.

Support families affected by blood cancer at the Miles That Matter 5K

Dust off those sneakers and help families effected by blood cancer. Beth Rheingold of Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce tells Nestor about Miles That Matter 5K on Nov 14th in Pikesville.

Time for lamb chops at Ranazul in Maple Lawn for Maryland Restaurant Week

Restauranteur Chad Price from Ranazul in Maple Lawn joins Nestor to discuss the state of the restaurant industry during COVID and why you need to stay local and support Maryland Restaurant Week all over the state from Sept. 17-26.

Tiburzi discusses role of GBC invigorating future of Baltimore

We never "stick to sports" at Baltimore Positive but we did have a great chat about the future of Orioles, Ravens and lure of soccer and World Cup 2026 for the Charm City with GBC chairman Paul Tiburzi

EDUCATION

Ferguson says Maryland must be a leader in education

The new Senate President says that many in Annapolis will not stop fighting for Kirwan and the education of our children in Maryland

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

Weller gives full overview of Port Covington project in South Baltimore

We had questions about the grand plan at Port Covington and Marc Weller brought all of the knowledge on Baltimore's most ambitious neighborhood development project

HEALTH

Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

The strength of Weis women and diversity in our workforce

Tessa Greggs of Weis Markets joins Nestor for National Women's Month chat about jobs and workforce

Medical workers on frontline at GBMC, MedStar Health discuss a year of pandemic life for patients and caregivers

Whether you're a patient with routine medical needs or a mom having a baby, the past year of battling COVID has created complexity at local hospitals for everyone.

ARTS

How does your garden glow this Halloween?

If you've got a family and a pumpkin, Emily Emerick invites you to participate in the annual Ladew Gardens "Garden Glow" event. And you can always get some fresh fall air in Monkton.

Holding Towson together during the COVID storm

Nancy Hafford of Towson Chamber of Commerce joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Nacho's Mama's to discuss how every restaurant in her business district managed to survive the last 18 months of pandemic mayhem.

Faidley’s legendary crab cakes are coming to Catonsville

Get ready in the 21228 as The Ville welcomes a Lexington Market tradition

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!

Who has the best crab cake in Maryland? Let the debate continue…

Evan Brown of State Fare in Catonsville and Nestor go down a very familiar crustacean hole and resurrect the eternal debate: what makes the perfect crab cake? One of them intends to investigate this further...

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 6 “No Fooling in April – The War Room Breeds a Champion”

From Ozzie Newsome and Phil Savage, the Ravens dominance began on their first draft day in 1996. Nestor takes you inside that inaugural War Room that netted Jonathan Ogden and Ray Lewis.

Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.

Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?

Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your...

Let Sam Koch tell you what it’s like to be a kid from a town of less than 300 in rural Nebraska

After 16 years with the Baltimore Ravens, punter Sam Koch retired from the NFL this week. Luke Jones and Nestor sat down for their final "Ravens Live Show" ever with No. 4 and talked about his life in the land of Big Red.

Those were Happy Days when Donnie Most talked baseball and The Fonz

During the 1996 MLB playoffs, "Grease" was on stage at the Mechanic Theatre and the man known to many as Ralph Malph was performing across the street from our studio.

Remembering that time when Marv Albert gifted Nestor a career in sports radio

After a trip to New York to see Bruce Springsteen on Broadway, Nestor comes back from way downtown in Gotham with a big city story that Don Mohler has never heard for The Recon about the birth of his career. You know about Kenny Albert but what about his father's role in berthing WNST?

Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

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

Don Mohler was one of the first guests on the Budweiser Sports Forum in early 1992. Now, three decades later, he asks The King of Baltimore Sports Media about how a kid from Dundalk made the journey to thirty years of talking to people.

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