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The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos

Baltimore Positive

Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…

Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL

Baltimore Positive

Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.

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.

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.

The unearthed true history of the Orioles found within The Bird Tapes

Baltimore Positive

Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.

The joys of Maryland Tax-Free Week

Baltimore Positive

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school – and how it works in Delaware and other places where it’s 365 days a year.

How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?

Baltimore Positive

With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland

Badenhausen: Rubenstein bought a distressed asset in Orioles

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…

When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Positive

He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.

The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later

Baltimore Positive

Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…

The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy

Baltimore Positive

Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.

How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move even more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.

Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.

The heat of The Open and summer golf love at Forest Park

Baltimore Positive

Our resident PGA pro and Baltimore sports lover Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park returns to update us on beating the summer heat, getting juniors schooled up on weekdays at Classic Five Golf and dreams of playing a course like Royal Troon and The Open in Scotland this weekend.

Rediscovering the art and love of collecting sports collectibles

Baltimore Positive

Local sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joined Nestor to discuss their lifelong shared love for collecting baseball cards and sports memorabilia. From the hobby’s evolution and its modern aspects, Nestor shares modern tales of his amazing Luis Aparicio collection and the thrill of finding rare items.

Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports

Baltimore Positive

Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.

Removing the stigma – and the “crime”

Baltimore Positive

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.

A life in East Baltimore soccer and sports with Curley’s Barry Stitz

Baltimore Positive

They shared the same Eastwood Little League diamonds as kids in the 1970s and five decades later, former Blast and Spirit star Barry Stitz of Archbishop Curley and Nestor come full circle with a lengthy conversation about Little Flower, having great parents and coaches who loved sports and how soccer has powered his Friars’ loyalty since those sandlot days at the Joseph Lee Fields.

The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos

Baltimore Positive

Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…

Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL

Baltimore Positive

Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.

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.

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.

The unearthed true history of the Orioles found within The Bird Tapes

Baltimore Positive

Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.

The joys of Maryland Tax-Free Week

Baltimore Positive

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joys and pains of tax free week in Maryland for back to school – and how it works in Delaware and other places where it’s 365 days a year.

How will Team Rubenstein move the economic needle to boost Orioles payroll and potential?

Baltimore Positive

With the trading deadline ahead and the first measurement of ownership’s strategy on the field coming into focus, our business insider Eric Fisher from Front Office Sports gives Nestor the economic realities of MLB, local media issues and the hurdles and growth needed from Team David Rubenstein moving forward as Catie Griggs takes over the business of Birdland

Badenhausen: Rubenstein bought a distressed asset in Orioles

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of sports business valuations and the whys and hows of billionaire owners, Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico joins Nestor once again to (finally) discuss the exit of the Angelos family and the financial realities that David Rubenstein and new ownership inherit with the Baltimore Orioles. And the media and sponsorship landscape for Catie Griggs to take $600 million of your money to grow Camden Yards and an All Star Game into a cash machine that stimulates payroll growth…

When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles

Baltimore Positive

He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.

The mad MLB scramble to improve – now or later

Baltimore Positive

Covering the business of sports and moonlighting in two rock and roll tribute bands, we only track down Maury Brown of Forbes when we’re ready to get serious about baseball and money. Rocking the trading deadline like a hurricane without a holiday…

The best days of summer for young folks to get healthy

Baltimore Positive

Justin Drummond discusses the fourth year of Planet Fitness’s High School Summer Pass program, which offers free gym access to teens from June 1 to August 31. This initiative aims to promote physical and mental well-being among youth, combating childhood obesity and encouraging a healthy lifestyle in a judgment-free environment.

How to Move beyond the balm and gel and into a chew for relief

Baltimore Positive

In our continuing education about ways that cannabis is helping folks with aches, pains and soreness, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor how to now Move even more without the balm or gel he’s used successfully for back relief and inflammation.

Smalltimore, sports and the trust of local news

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour always seeks to introduce mutual old friends of ours and network to make new friends, this time its our favorite family chiropractor and philosopher Steve Elliott joining longtime WBAL broadcaster John Patti and Nestor to discuss Smalltimore, rubgy and how we view and discuss local sports and news at Pappas in Parkville.

The heat of The Open and summer golf love at Forest Park

Baltimore Positive

Our resident PGA pro and Baltimore sports lover Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park returns to update us on beating the summer heat, getting juniors schooled up on weekdays at Classic Five Golf and dreams of playing a course like Royal Troon and The Open in Scotland this weekend.

Rediscovering the art and love of collecting sports collectibles

Baltimore Positive

Local sports memorabilia expert Danny Black joined Nestor to discuss their lifelong shared love for collecting baseball cards and sports memorabilia. From the hobby’s evolution and its modern aspects, Nestor shares modern tales of his amazing Luis Aparicio collection and the thrill of finding rare items.

Telander: Capturing the rich history and passion of Chicago sports

Baltimore Positive

Five decades into documenting all things sports at The Chicago Sun-Times, legendary Windy City columnist Rick Telander visits Nestor to discuss the current woes of the Cubs and White Sox – and the bigger picture of a life spent in gyms and stadiums chasing the greatest athletes on earth in a sports-crazed city with competitive journalists.

Removing the stigma – and the “crime”

Baltimore Positive

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss various topics surrounding legislation, key industry challenges, and expungement of cannabis-related offenses.

A life in East Baltimore soccer and sports with Curley’s Barry Stitz

Baltimore Positive

They shared the same Eastwood Little League diamonds as kids in the 1970s and five decades later, former Blast and Spirit star Barry Stitz of Archbishop Curley and Nestor come full circle with a lengthy conversation about Little Flower, having great parents and coaches who loved sports and how soccer has powered his Friars’ loyalty since those sandlot days at the Joseph Lee Fields.

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