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You don’t need quantum physics to learn AI

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Now a month into his artificial intelligence immersion, Nestor was thrilled to welcome Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode to share her real intelligence about artificial intelligence and continue to lure him into the tech world of limitless possibilities and algorithms.

Nasty and Marvin Lewis at The Barn Draft Day 1997 2

Thirty years later, Marvin Lewis is still teaching us football

Baltimore Positive

Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.

The modern reality of the moving grift of NFL franchises a half a century later

Baltimore Positive

They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…

If you’ve ever said “I Hate Politics” this podcast is for you…

Baltimore Positive

UMBC Political Science professor Sunil Dasgupta and Nestor cross paths every summer at the Maryland Counties Conference in Ocean City. Finally, they share a Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat at State Fare in Catonsville discussing why his podcast is called “I Hate Politics.”

Getting a Frosh look at the clear and present danger to our democracy

Baltimore Positive

As the Trump Revenge Tour takes hold and The Constitution of the United States of America is under attack and laws are being broken every day – including the destruction of the East Wing of The White House – we reached to former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh for a primer on the Emoluments Clause and the dangers ahead for our democracy without checks and balances in government.

Elevating community and local businesses to support important local fundraising with Curio Wellness

Baltimore Positive

Our friends at Curio Wellness put us on the road for our 27th Anniversary #TastyNes tour featuring the best places to eat locally but as Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor, the folks who bring you Far & Dotter storefronts in Timonium and Pikesville have also been bringing education and support to local groups and events as well. During this fall fundraising season, it’s nights like Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala that power our city for education and entertainment that make downtown vibrant.

Serving the audience the truth about real influence and artificial intelligence

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since longtime political insider Damian O’Doherty has returned to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but he brings the changes in his public affairs business and the sweeping changing in Trump’s America with foreign money, big business, the destruction of government pillars and AI moving at the speed of humanity. Always a spirited debate about media, influence and power with this Catonsville native and Baltimore lover.

Communicating and capturing sports history and local business needs

Baltimore Positive

We knew inviting our old journalist-turned-communications pro Greg Abel would involve a walk down “Free The Birds” memory lane but Nestor did not bring him to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk about the past but instead to question the future of the Orioles brand and Baltimore sports media and marketing with a lifer chronicler and fan of Charm City glory.

The story behind the story – how local journalism works and everything you need to know about the reporting of the Justin Tucker massage scandal

Baltimore Positive

With three blockbuster tales of reporting the allegations of 16 different women accusing Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy appointments more than a decade ago, reporter Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all of Nestor’s questions about how the story came to light and the journalism, reporting and fact-checking done by their staff to confirm and write these “serious and concerning” stories.

Are you ready for artificial intelligence to rock your world?

Baltimore Positive

After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.

Telling the story of the power, money and growth of the modern NFL

Baltimore Positive

No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of The New York Times, whose new book “Every Day is Sunday” goes behind the power and money of the league to discuss the decisions, threats, machinations and leadership of Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft in great detail. Learn about the monster…

Education and awareness that keeps our children safe

Baltimore Positive

Discussing child abuse and the mistreatment of children is never easy but our partners at GBMC want our community to know that help is a reach away. Sarah Perl of GBMC takes Nestor on the difficult journey of child maltreatment and education awareness to discuss the unspeakable. We’ll also introduce you to beautiful Olivia, who is a making a difference with “Paws For a Cause.”

Dear Catie Griggs: When Orioles fans ask why I don’t have an Orioles media credential, I’m sending them to you for answers

Nestor Aparicio

I’m pulling for you to fix the Orioles on-and-off the field, even if you continue the bizarrely petty Angelos family tradition of willfully, purposely and strategically mistreating me and restricting a legitimate professional working local media member from asking you serious questions in the David Rubenstein “Next Chapter” era.
“We all want the same things here.”

Talking aging, accountability and leadership with still-ready-to-throw Joe Flacco

Baltimore Positive

We gave him a chance to announce his retirement but Joe Flacco says he is not done throwing the football. The well-traveled Super Bowl MVP comes home to Baltimore to talk about Father Time, kids in his house and the locker room, the family life in Indianapolis, great offense, bad analytics and hitting the quarterback. And the answer he gives as to why he went to the podium in Pittsburgh after throwing the Polamalu interception in the 2009 AFC Championship Game is as “elite” as he was in January 2013. Twelve years later, let Joe tell ya what he knows about real life and playing ‘ball…

Getting hip to the modern facts and success of knee and hip replacement

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing series with GBMC Healthcare about wellness and all of life’s ailments along with some practical advice and information, we’re joined by Carroll County native and local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Duvall, who helps Nestor better understand modern knee and hip replacement and a faster recovery to a better life. Those old sports injuries and scars are adding up to wisdom!

Getting on the boat with Starboard Society to help local families in need

Baltimore Positive

Helping local families facing urgent hardships has always been the goal of Starboard Society and longtime friend Cindy Atkinson of Hartman Associates joined Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to provide us the full scope of their work and impact. Join them at the Concept House in Timonium on Saturday, November 7th and learn about their local mission.

Beware the Canadian baseball beast in Toronto!

Baltimore Positive

Beware the Toronto Blue Jays! And even if the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t win the World Series as heavy favorites, it’ll be clear why they’ll have money to spend as the Baltimore Orioles go to market for a manager and offseason acquisitions via free agency that will be chasing a new leaf of power and capital in the American League East north of the border, where they enjoy beating America in any way possible. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Fall Classic and the incredible Ohtani and Springer shows this October.

Finding the courage to discuss and fight hatred in America

Baltimore Positive

Antisemitism is on the rise all over the planet and it must addressed and discussed. Dr. Elliot King of Loyola University Maryland educates Nestor about the Cardin Lecture series theme for this fall and the visit from acclaimed author Dara Horn, whose controversial book title “People Love Dead Jews” has sparked open conversations, will speak on October 21st at McGuire Hall.

Checking in on the lost checks and balances in American government

Baltimore Positive

Because it’s Smalltimore at heart, we hear and read the local threads of thought leaders throughout the community. Parkville attorney Chad Cos joins Nestor at The Beaumont in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss law and order, checks and balances and what’s happening in American democracy with the ignorance of accountability beyond tribal politics. Oh, and about The Constitution…

Football bubble NFL

The big money of NFL communications and the rising wall for media access and truth for fans

Baltimore Positive

As we continue to see Baltimore Ravens players slip out the back door after losses and the questions seem to get softer for all of the players and coaches as accountability – and availability – dwindles, we wonder what the future of sports media holds for the fans and truth and answers. Our longtime pal and lifer NFL and Hollywood public relations pal Chip Namias returns to discuss billionaire owners, incomprehensible money and power and the communications changes in football over the years.

Lifting South Baltimore one victory at a time

Baltimore Positive

New homes, better schools, a wind facility in Curtis Bay and the continuing growth of business at Port Covington has kept 10th District Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter plenty busy since her last visit. She joins Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss how how South Baltimore is improving and thriving despite some continuing challenges.

So, what happens when you call 1-800-GAMBLER because you’re struggling with addiction?

Baltimore Positive

It’s very personal with Will Hinman, a peer counselor at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, who shares his personal journey and the high risk of suicide among problem gamblers with Nestor. We all know about the number – and might even know someone who needs to use it – and we explored exactly what happens when someone seeks treatment. Hinman stresses the availability of free counseling and support groups in Maryland to help those struggling with gambling addiction.

Avoiding the lows and managing the realities of diabetes

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing GBMC local health awareness and education series here at Baltimore Positive, we welcome Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Allison Ashcraft, who helps Nestor with ways to better assist his wife Jenn, who is a Type 1 diabetic, and to improve lifestyle for those at risk of the complications of the disease.

Now, this is the proper way to eat local “Maryland” catfish

Baltimore Positive

This delicious artisan catfish sandwich won the Governor’s Award this summer and now Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market is ready to taste test Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation and Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. An invasive Maryland catfish primer and a tasty new local dish are on the menu in Baltimore.

The Hispanic reach and Spanish call of Houston Texans international flavor and appeal

Baltimore Positive

Deep in the heart of Texas, the longtime voice of the Houston Texans in espanol tells Nestor about the community engagement in the Hispanic world of American football. Let Enrique Vasquez get you ready for what to expect from C.J. Stroud against a depleted Baltimore Ravens defense on Sunday. (Don’t worry: this one is in English!)

Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers

Baltimore Positive

As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor’s favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.

Getting a shot in the arm of baseball knowledge from Kansas City

Baltimore Positive

Three decades of baseball and sports radio friendship with former Royals reliever Jeff Montgomery comes full circle as Nestor checks in with his Kansas City broadcast pal on the eve of another Lamar Jackson visit and talks pitching, young arms and the never-ending MLB labor wars that will be surfacing again next season.

How can we support expectant mothers with real help?

Baltimore Positive

As part of our continuing local health education series with GBMC, we welcome Dr. Aneesha Varrey to discuss modern childbirth and the many ways for everyone in a mother’s life to support her pregnancy – before and after the baby comes – with all of the family excitement and love.

Settling your stomach about acid reflux and GERD

Baltimore Positive

We all know that awful feeling of eating too much or the wrong kinds of foods and the unpleasantness of an upset stomach. Gastroenterologist Dr. Dhanush Hoskere of GBMC returns to help settle Nestor’s stomach about treatments and procedures to help with GERD and acid reflux and some lifestyle choices to help eliminate the problem.

You don’t need quantum physics to learn AI

BP Podcast Audio

Now a month into his artificial intelligence immersion, Nestor was thrilled to welcome Coppin State quantum physics student Praise Alayode to share her real intelligence about artificial intelligence and continue to lure him into the tech world of limitless possibilities and algorithms.

Nasty and Marvin Lewis at The Barn Draft Day 1997 2

Thirty years later, Marvin Lewis is still teaching us football

Baltimore Positive

Both of these guys look a little older and more seasoned these days but whenever Marvin Lewis spends time with us, we learn. Nestor and the Pittsburgh native discuss life in Baltimore and Da ‘Burgh and talk football magic and tragic as the Steelers and Ravens scuffle to the top of the AFC North and the Super Bowl XXXV champions will be honored downtown this weekend.

The modern reality of the moving grift of NFL franchises a half a century later

Baltimore Positive

They met as young sportswriters in early 1984 here at The News American right before the landscape of the NFL began changing. Longtime St. Louis sportswriter Jeff Gordon joins former colleague Nestor for a Mayflower journey on losing franchises and winning championships – and still losing franchises. From Colts to Cardinals to Rams to Ravens to Inglewood…

If you’ve ever said “I Hate Politics” this podcast is for you…

Baltimore Positive

UMBC Political Science professor Sunil Dasgupta and Nestor cross paths every summer at the Maryland Counties Conference in Ocean City. Finally, they share a Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat at State Fare in Catonsville discussing why his podcast is called “I Hate Politics.”

Getting a Frosh look at the clear and present danger to our democracy

Baltimore Positive

As the Trump Revenge Tour takes hold and The Constitution of the United States of America is under attack and laws are being broken every day – including the destruction of the East Wing of The White House – we reached to former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh for a primer on the Emoluments Clause and the dangers ahead for our democracy without checks and balances in government.

Elevating community and local businesses to support important local fundraising with Curio Wellness

Baltimore Positive

Our friends at Curio Wellness put us on the road for our 27th Anniversary #TastyNes tour featuring the best places to eat locally but as Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor, the folks who bring you Far & Dotter storefronts in Timonium and Pikesville have also been bringing education and support to local groups and events as well. During this fall fundraising season, it’s nights like Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala that power our city for education and entertainment that make downtown vibrant.

Serving the audience the truth about real influence and artificial intelligence

Baltimore Positive

It’s been a while since longtime political insider Damian O’Doherty has returned to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but he brings the changes in his public affairs business and the sweeping changing in Trump’s America with foreign money, big business, the destruction of government pillars and AI moving at the speed of humanity. Always a spirited debate about media, influence and power with this Catonsville native and Baltimore lover.

Communicating and capturing sports history and local business needs

Baltimore Positive

We knew inviting our old journalist-turned-communications pro Greg Abel would involve a walk down “Free The Birds” memory lane but Nestor did not bring him to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk about the past but instead to question the future of the Orioles brand and Baltimore sports media and marketing with a lifer chronicler and fan of Charm City glory.

The story behind the story – how local journalism works and everything you need to know about the reporting of the Justin Tucker massage scandal

Baltimore Positive

With three blockbuster tales of reporting the allegations of 16 different women accusing Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy appointments more than a decade ago, reporter Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all of Nestor’s questions about how the story came to light and the journalism, reporting and fact-checking done by their staff to confirm and write these “serious and concerning” stories.

Are you ready for artificial intelligence to rock your world?

Baltimore Positive

After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.

Telling the story of the power, money and growth of the modern NFL

Baltimore Positive

No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of The New York Times, whose new book “Every Day is Sunday” goes behind the power and money of the league to discuss the decisions, threats, machinations and leadership of Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft in great detail. Learn about the monster…

Education and awareness that keeps our children safe

Baltimore Positive

Discussing child abuse and the mistreatment of children is never easy but our partners at GBMC want our community to know that help is a reach away. Sarah Perl of GBMC takes Nestor on the difficult journey of child maltreatment and education awareness to discuss the unspeakable. We’ll also introduce you to beautiful Olivia, who is a making a difference with “Paws For a Cause.”

Dear Catie Griggs: When Orioles fans ask why I don’t have an Orioles media credential, I’m sending them to you for answers

Nestor Aparicio

I’m pulling for you to fix the Orioles on-and-off the field, even if you continue the bizarrely petty Angelos family tradition of willfully, purposely and strategically mistreating me and restricting a legitimate professional working local media member from asking you serious questions in the David Rubenstein “Next Chapter” era.
“We all want the same things here.”

Talking aging, accountability and leadership with still-ready-to-throw Joe Flacco

Baltimore Positive

We gave him a chance to announce his retirement but Joe Flacco says he is not done throwing the football. The well-traveled Super Bowl MVP comes home to Baltimore to talk about Father Time, kids in his house and the locker room, the family life in Indianapolis, great offense, bad analytics and hitting the quarterback. And the answer he gives as to why he went to the podium in Pittsburgh after throwing the Polamalu interception in the 2009 AFC Championship Game is as “elite” as he was in January 2013. Twelve years later, let Joe tell ya what he knows about real life and playing ‘ball…

Getting hip to the modern facts and success of knee and hip replacement

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing series with GBMC Healthcare about wellness and all of life’s ailments along with some practical advice and information, we’re joined by Carroll County native and local orthopedic surgeon Dr. Grant Duvall, who helps Nestor better understand modern knee and hip replacement and a faster recovery to a better life. Those old sports injuries and scars are adding up to wisdom!

Getting on the boat with Starboard Society to help local families in need

Baltimore Positive

Helping local families facing urgent hardships has always been the goal of Starboard Society and longtime friend Cindy Atkinson of Hartman Associates joined Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to provide us the full scope of their work and impact. Join them at the Concept House in Timonium on Saturday, November 7th and learn about their local mission.

Beware the Canadian baseball beast in Toronto!

Baltimore Positive

Beware the Toronto Blue Jays! And even if the Los Angeles Dodgers don’t win the World Series as heavy favorites, it’ll be clear why they’ll have money to spend as the Baltimore Orioles go to market for a manager and offseason acquisitions via free agency that will be chasing a new leaf of power and capital in the American League East north of the border, where they enjoy beating America in any way possible. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Fall Classic and the incredible Ohtani and Springer shows this October.

Finding the courage to discuss and fight hatred in America

Baltimore Positive

Antisemitism is on the rise all over the planet and it must addressed and discussed. Dr. Elliot King of Loyola University Maryland educates Nestor about the Cardin Lecture series theme for this fall and the visit from acclaimed author Dara Horn, whose controversial book title “People Love Dead Jews” has sparked open conversations, will speak on October 21st at McGuire Hall.

Checking in on the lost checks and balances in American government

Baltimore Positive

Because it’s Smalltimore at heart, we hear and read the local threads of thought leaders throughout the community. Parkville attorney Chad Cos joins Nestor at The Beaumont in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss law and order, checks and balances and what’s happening in American democracy with the ignorance of accountability beyond tribal politics. Oh, and about The Constitution…

Football bubble NFL

The big money of NFL communications and the rising wall for media access and truth for fans

Baltimore Positive

As we continue to see Baltimore Ravens players slip out the back door after losses and the questions seem to get softer for all of the players and coaches as accountability – and availability – dwindles, we wonder what the future of sports media holds for the fans and truth and answers. Our longtime pal and lifer NFL and Hollywood public relations pal Chip Namias returns to discuss billionaire owners, incomprehensible money and power and the communications changes in football over the years.

Lifting South Baltimore one victory at a time

Baltimore Positive

New homes, better schools, a wind facility in Curtis Bay and the continuing growth of business at Port Covington has kept 10th District Baltimore City Councilwoman Phylicia Porter plenty busy since her last visit. She joins Nestor at Faidley’s at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss how how South Baltimore is improving and thriving despite some continuing challenges.

So, what happens when you call 1-800-GAMBLER because you’re struggling with addiction?

Baltimore Positive

It’s very personal with Will Hinman, a peer counselor at the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling, who shares his personal journey and the high risk of suicide among problem gamblers with Nestor. We all know about the number – and might even know someone who needs to use it – and we explored exactly what happens when someone seeks treatment. Hinman stresses the availability of free counseling and support groups in Maryland to help those struggling with gambling addiction.

Avoiding the lows and managing the realities of diabetes

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing GBMC local health awareness and education series here at Baltimore Positive, we welcome Certified Diabetes Care and Education Specialist Allison Ashcraft, who helps Nestor with ways to better assist his wife Jenn, who is a Type 1 diabetic, and to improve lifestyle for those at risk of the complications of the disease.

Now, this is the proper way to eat local “Maryland” catfish

Baltimore Positive

This delicious artisan catfish sandwich won the Governor’s Award this summer and now Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market is ready to taste test Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation and Nestor at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. An invasive Maryland catfish primer and a tasty new local dish are on the menu in Baltimore.

The Hispanic reach and Spanish call of Houston Texans international flavor and appeal

Baltimore Positive

Deep in the heart of Texas, the longtime voice of the Houston Texans in espanol tells Nestor about the community engagement in the Hispanic world of American football. Let Enrique Vasquez get you ready for what to expect from C.J. Stroud against a depleted Baltimore Ravens defense on Sunday. (Don’t worry: this one is in English!)

Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers

Baltimore Positive

As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor’s favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.

Getting a shot in the arm of baseball knowledge from Kansas City

Baltimore Positive

Three decades of baseball and sports radio friendship with former Royals reliever Jeff Montgomery comes full circle as Nestor checks in with his Kansas City broadcast pal on the eve of another Lamar Jackson visit and talks pitching, young arms and the never-ending MLB labor wars that will be surfacing again next season.

How can we support expectant mothers with real help?

Baltimore Positive

As part of our continuing local health education series with GBMC, we welcome Dr. Aneesha Varrey to discuss modern childbirth and the many ways for everyone in a mother’s life to support her pregnancy – before and after the baby comes – with all of the family excitement and love.

Settling your stomach about acid reflux and GERD

Baltimore Positive

We all know that awful feeling of eating too much or the wrong kinds of foods and the unpleasantness of an upset stomach. Gastroenterologist Dr. Dhanush Hoskere of GBMC returns to help settle Nestor’s stomach about treatments and procedures to help with GERD and acid reflux and some lifestyle choices to help eliminate the problem.

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