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Howard Scher Baltimore Skipjacks hockey

Skippers On The Warpath!!! A Baltimore hockey tribute to Jeff Amdur

Baltimore Positive

Recently, we lost Baltimore Skipjacks superfan Jeff Amdur. In the spirit of the good ole’ hockey game, Nestor gathered his best puck pal Howard Scher at Mama’s On The Half Shell in Owings Mills to recount the tales of exciting 1980s AHL action at the Baltimore Civic Center.

Pizza John's Crab Cake Luke John Keller 2

An Essex birthday with crab cakes and old friends talking new Orioles ownership issues

Baltimore Positive

When Nestor’s old pal John Keller appeared for his birthday Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Pizza John’s in Essex, Luke Jones and Nestor shared the crinkle cut french fries and gravy over a long conversation about the Orioles’ future with fans in and out of market and growing the brand of Baltimore baseball. And, yes, Pizza John’s has a crab cake!

Pizza John's Leonard Raskin pineapple

Pouring East Baltimore love into the ingredients and Essex community at Pizza John’s

Baltimore Positive

Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss this venerable and established-in-1966, family-owned treasure known for its consistent pizza quality and local community ties. Oh, and that memorable pepperoni…

Northern Lights WNST Towson aurora borealis

You’re never really prepared for the Northern Lights to come to Towson, Maryland USA

Nestor Aparicio

On the eve of his 56th birthday, Nestor receives a gift from the aurora borealis gods when the Northern Lights descend on Towson, Maryland on an October night. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor for birthday pineapple pizza at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and tales of a No. 1 “bucket list” item being unwittingly crossed off on an hour’s notice.

Damye Hahn Faidleys James Bond Living Classrooms Oyster

Getting educated about the importance of the Oyster Recovery Partnership

Baltimore Positive

As we start to shuck and enjoy 26 oysters, 26 ways in 26 days, please allow Damye Hahn of Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market and James Bond of Living Classrooms to educate you about the power of the Oyster Recovery Partnership to restore the Chesapeake Bay and make the water cleaner and the crabs to thrive and grow bigger and tastier.

Raskin Wrestling Capital Centre Costas

You never forget that first big event at Capital Centre!

Baltimore Positive

Was it ZZ Top, Rush or Ted Nugent? Was it Hulk Hogan as a heel vs. Bob Backlund or Dusty Rhodes coming north? Was it Wayne Gretzky or Magic Johnson or Larry Bird? Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin reminisce about their youth and experiences at Capital Centre and discuss the significance of keeping mementos from their past experiences.

Maryland Health Exchange Ratner Battaglia

The power and importance of health insurance and access to finding it today

Baltimore Positive

Trying to educate folks about their health on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn, Nestor welcomes his lifer Dundalk High friend Theresa Battaglia and former editor colleague at The Baltimore Sun Andrew Ratner to learn about the power of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange for all citizens.

Do you love those memories of Capital Centre as much as we do?

Baltimore Positive

Capital Centre retrospective book author Kevin Leonard regales Nestor with stories of Landover childhood glory and Abe Pollin from Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite red and blue arena on the D.C. beltway where all the stars shined. (You need to get this book!)

…and still waiting for the next Orioles parade

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a long time since the last time for the Baltimore Orioles and a civic celebration. Our old schooler Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to reminisce and pine away for the next time we have a championship parade in Baltimore for baseball.

Getting an invite to the best party of the year

Baltimore Positive

Our forever pal James Bond of the Living Classrooms Foundation gets Nestor ready for Maritime Magic in Fells Point on October 4th. Come down and eat and drink and dance and learn and support one of the great groups that is working to lift and grow Baltimore!

What comes next for Congressman John Sarbanes?

Baltimore Positive

Soon transitioning into a life after political service, Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for his next chapter after 16 years serving the 3rd District emphasizing his commitment to civics, democracy, health, and the environment.

The Baltimore sports media, agent and franchise ecosystem

Baltimore Positive

Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.

Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access

Baltimore Positive

After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.

Finally playing “This is your life!” with Mark Viviano after all of these years

Baltimore Positive

After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.

The genius of Ricig and getting inside the mind of a sports cartoonist (and journalist)

Baltimore Positive

It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.

Telling the folks at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville why the world loves them so much

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a rough summer for our friends at Koco’s Pub with HVAC and crazy electrical failures on the city grid. But when you’re beloved like them, the world comes in for a social media crab cake rescue on hot summer nights. Let Marcella Knight and Eric Campbell tell you about Lauraville love while they serve Nestor the first oyster of his Maryland Oyster Tour.

Putting out the real fires of Baltimore every day

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back to the streets of Baltimore in the coming weeks, we begin with a long overdue chat with Matt Coster of Baltimore Firefighters Local 734, who educates Nestor about what is important on our streets in battling blazes and providing safety for city citizens.

Discussing civility and the importance of independent journalism with Senator Ben Cardin

Baltimore Positive

Senator Ben Cardin joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss the emotional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and importance of small businesses in America. His political legacy as he departs Congress and the need for civility and importance of independent journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy were also on the Weis conversation menu from the beach.

Reaching the beach for all the right reasons

Baltimore Positive

While spending a great week in Ocean City with the MACo events and conversations, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Tom Perlozzo of OCMD (yep, he’s Sam’s brother) back onto the show to discuss the benefits of the reach-the-beach life and a lifetime of memories on the Boardwalk and beyond.

The Key Bridge and key issues with Senator Chris Van Hollen

Baltimore Positive

Senator Chris Van Hollen talks Key Bridge and securing federal funding with Nestor from MACo in Ocean City, highlighting Maryland’s efforts to work with the federal government for the rebuild. Lots here on oyster restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of the Trump presidency on American politics and journalism.

An update from Comptroller Lierman on where the money goes

Baltimore Positive

Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to join Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to confront his usual Schoolhouse Rock questions about where all the money goes in state finances and economic development, including the Maryland Tax Free Week and the proper pronunciation of the role. Also some explanations what public funds mean for stadium management, and the new revenue generated by the cannabis industry.

In praise of funky Frederick, Maryland

Baltimore Positive

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor allows Nestor to praise his community and the transformation of his his rural and conservative area with a vibrant and eclectic downtown, highlighting its unique small businesses, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Plenty here on the city’s revitalization efforts, charm and diversity.

How secure is your cybersecurity?

Baltimore Positive

How often should you change your passwords? (More often than you think…) Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security, cyber threats and how to stay safe online from the annual MACo events at the Ocean City Convention Center.

Setting the purple tone in Kansas City next Thursday night

Baltimore Positive

Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Feeding the strengths of Baltimore and serving the weaknesses

Baltimore Positive

Our returning Councilwoman from Baltimore City’s 14th District Odette Ramos joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss progress and problems in the city we call home, emphasizing the importance of having a council that reflects the city’s diversity and can effectively address the unique needs of different neighborhoods.

Howard Scher Baltimore Skipjacks hockey

Skippers On The Warpath!!! A Baltimore hockey tribute to Jeff Amdur

Baltimore Positive

Recently, we lost Baltimore Skipjacks superfan Jeff Amdur. In the spirit of the good ole’ hockey game, Nestor gathered his best puck pal Howard Scher at Mama’s On The Half Shell in Owings Mills to recount the tales of exciting 1980s AHL action at the Baltimore Civic Center.

Pizza John's Crab Cake Luke John Keller 2

An Essex birthday with crab cakes and old friends talking new Orioles ownership issues

Baltimore Positive

When Nestor’s old pal John Keller appeared for his birthday Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Pizza John’s in Essex, Luke Jones and Nestor shared the crinkle cut french fries and gravy over a long conversation about the Orioles’ future with fans in and out of market and growing the brand of Baltimore baseball. And, yes, Pizza John’s has a crab cake!

Pizza John's Leonard Raskin pineapple

Pouring East Baltimore love into the ingredients and Essex community at Pizza John’s

Baltimore Positive

Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss this venerable and established-in-1966, family-owned treasure known for its consistent pizza quality and local community ties. Oh, and that memorable pepperoni…

Northern Lights WNST Towson aurora borealis

You’re never really prepared for the Northern Lights to come to Towson, Maryland USA

Nestor Aparicio

On the eve of his 56th birthday, Nestor receives a gift from the aurora borealis gods when the Northern Lights descend on Towson, Maryland on an October night. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor for birthday pineapple pizza at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and tales of a No. 1 “bucket list” item being unwittingly crossed off on an hour’s notice.

Damye Hahn Faidleys James Bond Living Classrooms Oyster

Getting educated about the importance of the Oyster Recovery Partnership

Baltimore Positive

As we start to shuck and enjoy 26 oysters, 26 ways in 26 days, please allow Damye Hahn of Faidley Seafood in Lexington Market and James Bond of Living Classrooms to educate you about the power of the Oyster Recovery Partnership to restore the Chesapeake Bay and make the water cleaner and the crabs to thrive and grow bigger and tastier.

Raskin Wrestling Capital Centre Costas

You never forget that first big event at Capital Centre!

Baltimore Positive

Was it ZZ Top, Rush or Ted Nugent? Was it Hulk Hogan as a heel vs. Bob Backlund or Dusty Rhodes coming north? Was it Wayne Gretzky or Magic Johnson or Larry Bird? Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin reminisce about their youth and experiences at Capital Centre and discuss the significance of keeping mementos from their past experiences.

Maryland Health Exchange Ratner Battaglia

The power and importance of health insurance and access to finding it today

Baltimore Positive

Trying to educate folks about their health on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn, Nestor welcomes his lifer Dundalk High friend Theresa Battaglia and former editor colleague at The Baltimore Sun Andrew Ratner to learn about the power of Maryland Health Benefit Exchange for all citizens.

Do you love those memories of Capital Centre as much as we do?

Baltimore Positive

Capital Centre retrospective book author Kevin Leonard regales Nestor with stories of Landover childhood glory and Abe Pollin from Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Everything you ever wanted to know about your favorite red and blue arena on the D.C. beltway where all the stars shined. (You need to get this book!)

…and still waiting for the next Orioles parade

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a long time since the last time for the Baltimore Orioles and a civic celebration. Our old schooler Leonard Raskin joins Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to reminisce and pine away for the next time we have a championship parade in Baltimore for baseball.

Getting an invite to the best party of the year

Baltimore Positive

Our forever pal James Bond of the Living Classrooms Foundation gets Nestor ready for Maritime Magic in Fells Point on October 4th. Come down and eat and drink and dance and learn and support one of the great groups that is working to lift and grow Baltimore!

What comes next for Congressman John Sarbanes?

Baltimore Positive

Soon transitioning into a life after political service, Congressman John Sarbanes tells Nestor about his vision for his next chapter after 16 years serving the 3rd District emphasizing his commitment to civics, democracy, health, and the environment.

The Baltimore sports media, agent and franchise ecosystem

Baltimore Positive

Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.

Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access

Baltimore Positive

After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.

Finally playing “This is your life!” with Mark Viviano after all of these years

Baltimore Positive

After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.

The genius of Ricig and getting inside the mind of a sports cartoonist (and journalist)

Baltimore Positive

It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.

Telling the folks at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville why the world loves them so much

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a rough summer for our friends at Koco’s Pub with HVAC and crazy electrical failures on the city grid. But when you’re beloved like them, the world comes in for a social media crab cake rescue on hot summer nights. Let Marcella Knight and Eric Campbell tell you about Lauraville love while they serve Nestor the first oyster of his Maryland Oyster Tour.

Putting out the real fires of Baltimore every day

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back to the streets of Baltimore in the coming weeks, we begin with a long overdue chat with Matt Coster of Baltimore Firefighters Local 734, who educates Nestor about what is important on our streets in battling blazes and providing safety for city citizens.

Discussing civility and the importance of independent journalism with Senator Ben Cardin

Baltimore Positive

Senator Ben Cardin joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss the emotional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and importance of small businesses in America. His political legacy as he departs Congress and the need for civility and importance of independent journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy were also on the Weis conversation menu from the beach.

Reaching the beach for all the right reasons

Baltimore Positive

While spending a great week in Ocean City with the MACo events and conversations, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Tom Perlozzo of OCMD (yep, he’s Sam’s brother) back onto the show to discuss the benefits of the reach-the-beach life and a lifetime of memories on the Boardwalk and beyond.

The Key Bridge and key issues with Senator Chris Van Hollen

Baltimore Positive

Senator Chris Van Hollen talks Key Bridge and securing federal funding with Nestor from MACo in Ocean City, highlighting Maryland’s efforts to work with the federal government for the rebuild. Lots here on oyster restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of the Trump presidency on American politics and journalism.

An update from Comptroller Lierman on where the money goes

Baltimore Positive

Comptroller Brooke Lierman returns to join Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to confront his usual Schoolhouse Rock questions about where all the money goes in state finances and economic development, including the Maryland Tax Free Week and the proper pronunciation of the role. Also some explanations what public funds mean for stadium management, and the new revenue generated by the cannabis industry.

In praise of funky Frederick, Maryland

Baltimore Positive

Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor allows Nestor to praise his community and the transformation of his his rural and conservative area with a vibrant and eclectic downtown, highlighting its unique small businesses, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Plenty here on the city’s revitalization efforts, charm and diversity.

How secure is your cybersecurity?

Baltimore Positive

How often should you change your passwords? (More often than you think…) Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security, cyber threats and how to stay safe online from the annual MACo events at the Ocean City Convention Center.

Setting the purple tone in Kansas City next Thursday night

Baltimore Positive

Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Feeding the strengths of Baltimore and serving the weaknesses

Baltimore Positive

Our returning Councilwoman from Baltimore City’s 14th District Odette Ramos joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss progress and problems in the city we call home, emphasizing the importance of having a council that reflects the city’s diversity and can effectively address the unique needs of different neighborhoods.

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