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Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O
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Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

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Where will Maryland Republicans turn in 2022?
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Where will Maryland Republicans turn in 2022?

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Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits

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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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Until we figure it out, we can’t move Baltimore forward
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Until we figure it out, we can’t move Baltimore forward

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Leaving Las Vegas
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Leaving Las Vegas

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Data, statistics and the truth in government
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Data, statistics and the truth in government

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A Boatyard and a crab cake with pride in Annapolis
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A Boatyard and a crab cake with pride in Annapolis

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Braving the Celebrity Apprentice and its aftermath
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Braving the Celebrity Apprentice and its aftermath

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fine dining and easy comfort at The Beaumont in Catonsville

Evan Brown of State Fare and El Guapo joins Nestor to discuss the value of a night out with some live music in Catonsville and the thrill of catching a big fish off the coast of Ocean City.

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Having the guts to go for it on 4th and 1

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Having the guts to go for it on 4th and 1

The Ravens have always lived on the edge. It wasn't pretty or perfect, but it did involve huge stones. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh's question and answer when it came to finish off the Kansas City Chiefs.

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Like all Baltimore Ravens fans we know, our financial planner Leonard Raskin wanted to exhale after all of the excitement and just be happy we witnessed Sunday night. We wait years for these kinds of games.

The simplicity of the Weis Six Dollar Signature Crab Cake

As the Crab Wagon pulled up to the Weis Market in Fullerton, Nestor enjoyed the delicious $6 Signature Crab Cake and another stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time the bonus was trying the legendary Bel-Garden Sub for the first time, too!

Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits

Pine Ridge pro and longtime PGA player and insider Dave Hutsell joins Don and Nestor to discuss the unfolding golf drama and the battle across the pond in Wisconsin.

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

Asking Zeke Cohen about Baltimore Rising and celebrating Creative Alliance at Patterson

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped in Highlandland at The Chasseur to welcome councilman Zeke Cohen and the performance director from Creative Alliance to the second floor balcony for an al fresco chat about East Baltimore and lifting the community.

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.

Olszewski discusses vaccines, citizens and keeping Baltimore County open

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Costas Inn in Dundalk for a long chat with two Baltimore County Executives as Johnny Olszewski joins Don Mohler for some serious information on how local government has worked to help citizens through the pandemic.

The Midlife Priceless pronouncment from Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish

Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish comes home to chat life and music with Nestor before his Ramshead On Stage October 15th gig in Annapolis.

In praise of Lamar Jackson (again)

Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Lamar Jackson and 4th and 1 beating Chiefs in Baltimore

Fine dining and easy comfort at The Beaumont in Catonsville

Evan Brown of State Fare and El Guapo joins Nestor to discuss the value of a night out with some live music in Catonsville and the thrill of catching a big fish off the coast of Ocean City.

The will of the quarterback and the want of the Ravens crowd

Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss all aspects of the decision to go for it with Lamar Jackson on 4th and 1 to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. And what that means for a franchise whose fan base has turned over and was waiting on a memory like Sunday night...

How has the NFL really changed in aftermath of The Knee?

Outspoken author and sports journalist Dave Zirin discusses his book The Kaepernick Effect and how his his knee is still changing the world – inside and outside of the sports landscape.

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

A pair of Baltimore County Executives join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for some memories and conversations about schools, neighborhoods and what makes a perfect East Baltimore crustacean recipe.

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Until we figure it out, we can’t move Baltimore forward

Former outspoken mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah discusses his new role in helping local business survive and thrive as we exit the pandemic – but of course, none of us truly believe there can be any real progress without getting a handle on the 'C' word...

Where does this Ravens win rank in your purple memories?

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the excitement of Sunday night's win over the Chiefs and how Lamar Jackson thrilled the new generation home crowd in Baltimore.

High on a hill in Highlandtown and exploring The Chasseur view and crab cake

When Nestor's childhood pal and lifer restaurateur Brian Eder bought a new place at the corner of Highland and Foster, we knew this view would kick off the local portion of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
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Delegate Sandy Rosenberg talks sports wagering and future of Pimlico
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Dave Hutsell of Pine Ridge previews Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Johnny O and Don Mohler discuss how being educators made them better in office at serving citizens
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Johnny O joins Nestor and Don at Costas to talk vaccines and keeping local business open
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Nestor finds out when Johnny O is cutting the ribbon at his alma mater Colgate Elementary in Dundalk
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on aftermath of 911 and traveling with mask to Vegas for Ravens football
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses a real vision for future of Harborplace
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Josh Kurtz discusses future of Republican party in Maryland and who runs in 2022
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on politicians, interviews and how to find the truth in a sound bite
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Governor Larry Hogan celebrates 30 Maryland crab cakes with Nestor and Don at Boatyard in Annapolis
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All things politics and crab cakes as Governor Larry Hogan joins Baltimore Positive in Annapolis
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PGA golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the party at Caves Valley
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Michael Steele discusses local elections and parties and purple Maryland
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We ask Michael Steele if he's running for Governor of Maryland
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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour joins Michael Steele in Bowie for a Crab Bomb at Jerry's Seafood
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on spending time in busy places during Delta and Crab Cake Tour
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh moves to the Baltimore Positive hot seat for a training camp sitdown
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Forest Park golf pro Ed Miller talks summer strokes and tour coming to Baltimore in August
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Marc Steiner discusses difficult history of Cambridge and life of social activist Gloria Richardson
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Mark Blum of America's Agenda discusses pharmacy pricing and why citizens should pay less for drugs
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SPORTS

Where does this Ravens win rank in your purple memories?

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the excitement of Sunday night's win over the Chiefs and how Lamar Jackson thrilled the new generation home crowd in Baltimore.

Latavius Murray on joining Ravens: “It feels like the right place to be”

The veteran running back hasn't learned all of his teammates' names yet, but he's feeling comfortable in Baltimore.

Marquise Brown says Jackson’s jump pass for touchdown gave him “little Cleveland vibes”

The third-year wide receiver caught the 42-yard pass from Lamar Jackson as part of a 113-yard receiving night.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 2 win over Kansas City

Rookie Odafe Oweh was one of the heroes against the Chiefs and already appears to be taking a leading role on the defense.

Oweh takes leading role in Ravens forcing Kansas City turnovers

Rookie Odafe Oweh hit Patrick Mahomes on his interception and forced and recovered the fumble to help seal the 36-35 win for Baltimore.

Harbaugh pleased to see Ravens offensive line step up despite absence of Stanley

The Baltimore coach offered praise for Alejandro Villanueva, who responded from his rough Week 1 with a strong outing back at his natural left tackle position.

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

Having the guts to go for it on 4th and 1

The Ravens have always lived on the edge. It wasn't pretty or perfect, but it did involve huge stones. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh's question and answer when it came to finish off the Kansas City Chiefs.

The will of the quarterback and the want of the Ravens crowd

Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss all aspects of the decision to go for it with Lamar Jackson on 4th and 1 to beat the Kansas City Chiefs. And what that means for a franchise whose fan base has turned over and was waiting on a memory like Sunday night...

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Harbaugh “speechless” after Ravens’ heart-stopping 36-35 win over Kansas City

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore erased an 11-point deficit in the fourth quarter to finally knock off the Chiefs.

How has the NFL really changed in aftermath of The Knee?

Outspoken author and sports journalist Dave Zirin discusses his book The Kaepernick Effect and how his his knee is still changing the world – inside and outside of the sports landscape.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

A pair of Baltimore County Executives join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for some memories and conversations about schools, neighborhoods and what makes a perfect East Baltimore crustacean recipe.

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Until we figure it out, we can’t move Baltimore forward

Former outspoken mayoral candidate Thiru Vignarajah discusses his new role in helping local business survive and thrive as we exit the pandemic – but of course, none of us truly believe there can be any real progress without getting a handle on the 'C' word...

In praise of Lamar Jackson (again)

Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss Lamar Jackson and 4th and 1 beating Chiefs in Baltimore

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Bringing the music back to life at The Recher in Towson

After a year of COVID silence at the legendary York Road music venue, Brian Recher tells the story of holding a local business together that will leave you speechless.

Serendipity, gratitude and fall fitness after 30 crab cakes in 30 days

Because serendipity has been on the menu throughout this crazy month of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, fitness coach Sandra Gallagher-Mohler offers some wisdom and advice for being in the right place at the right time.

The many complexities of managing Baltimore City government

Matthew Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation does a deep dive on the policies that govern Baltimore and how we can improve our city

Johnny O discusses citizens and safety during this pandemic

We are all in this together! This is a time to educate, unite and keep each other safe from the virus.

EDUCATION

Berger and Mohler discuss leadership of teachers and future of education in America

What is wrong with education in America? Listen to a pair of lifer educators and school administrators discuss the past, present and future...

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.

Weller discusses a vision for a 21st century Baltimore community in Port Covington

Saving communities and saving lives. The middle part of our incredible chat with Marc Weller, who is leading the charge to create Port Covington, contains some deep thoughts on the future of Baltimore and inclusiveness and 21st century neighborhoods. (And a little rye...)

HEALTH

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future

Celebrating 30 days of Maryland crab cakes with Governor Hogan in Annapolis

Governor Larry Hogan officially completes Nestor's crazy #CrabCakeTour odyssey at The Boatyard in Annapolis with Don Mohler and plenty of political discussion, disagreement and fun conversation.

The plague was no excuse to not get healthier!

We saw our pal and local business owner Brian Litofsky of Crown Trophy losing weight and inspiring others during COVID so we asked him how it happened. Let him inspire you...

ARTS

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...

Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show

At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where's the party? Right here...

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?

Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.

Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks

Guitarist Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks and being a musician with a song that means a lot to folks.

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!

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight remembers his childhood friend Jim Gorman

You might not know the story of the 1977 MEAC champions at Morgan State. Or what happened to the coach? Or his kid? Or the white guy on the team whose brother became the drummer in The Black Crowes. The incredible life of Jim Gorman told by a local kid...

Leverty returns to discuss impact of “Love of a Lifetime” and songwriting for memories

On eve of another fantastic M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty drops by for a meandering chat about music and songs we all know by heart.

When Ray Lewis and Rod Woodson dreamed of winning a Super Bowl at The Barn

It was the beginning of the Brian Billick era in Baltimore when two future Hall of Famers gathered in Parkville to talk about winning a ring.

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.

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.

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