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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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Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays
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Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays

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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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Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following most difficult day in franchise history

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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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Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

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

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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.

What are the questions that will linger all summer for Ravens?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens chances of winning Super Bowl this season

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.

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 does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?

Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future

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

Moving to the Next Phaze for a delicious crab cake in heart of downtown

Next Phaze Cafe owner Tony Randall serves up a tasty downtown crab cake to Nestor for Juneteenth

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 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

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

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

Addressing the future of Orioles, Preakness and the loss of World Cup with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor at Next Phaze Cafe to discuss future of sports in Baltimore

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.
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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

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.

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

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

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 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 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

While the 2000 Baltimore Ravens will always receive credit from fans and foes alike for being the team that allowed the fewest points in NFL history – and punctuated that task with a defensive unit shutout in Super Bowl XXXV – only four men can properly put into perspective the pain, the growth and the joy of a group that ultimately captured greatness.

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

Eight Ravens spring standouts to watch when pads come on during training camp

Luke Jones shares which players he's looking forward to watching when the action really ramps up in early August.

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.

What are the questions that will linger all summer for Ravens?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens chances of winning Super Bowl this season

Addressing the future of Orioles, Preakness and the loss of World Cup with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor at Next Phaze Cafe to discuss future of sports in Baltimore

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

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

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

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

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

Addressing the future of Orioles, Preakness and the loss of World Cup with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor at Next Phaze Cafe to discuss future of sports in Baltimore

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.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

A writer, a boat, a dock, a wire and a story to tell about our city

There is no finer storyteller or historian of Baltimore in the modern era. Let venerable wordsmith Rafael Alvarez tell you about his journey and the characters who shaped the tales and words of his family legacy.

Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

Christina Pelletier of Weis Markets offers Nestor some healthy snack ideas for summer living

Dear Adam Jones: It might be them, not you…

Luke Jones and Nestor attempt to solve mystery of the Adam Jones angst with Orioles. Back from Japan and "cut out" by the Angelos family.

A Maryland Crab Cake Tour and trying to avoid crowds without masks

As the tour unfolds, Don Mohler wants to know what's going on with masks and mandates and public obedience of laws and orders and common sense in The Free State. This week's version of The Recon is a lot of crab cake and some real tales of wi-fi from the road.

EDUCATION

Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview

How did watching his father come home with stacks of paperwork from Watergate in 1973 affect a young John Sarbanes? Learn more in this powerful Baltimore Positive chat...

The complexities and achievements of William Donald Schaefer

Nestor favorite topic is covered at length in our final segment with C. Fraser Smith: the life and times of the honorable William Donald Schaefer and his lasting impact on Baltimore and Maryland

Stuart Berger tells his story of educating the children of Baltimore County

We have come a long way since the three Rs in education. Former Baltimore County School Superintendent Stuart Berger comes back to discuss state of modern education in America.

HEALTH

Reading, writing, singing and learning in our classrooms

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the grand reopening of the new Colgate Elementary school and what values we're teaching our children.

Using the New Year to find some Weis dietary disciplines and shopping habits

Finding a Weis diet that works for your lifestyle in the New Year (after all the egg nog, of course)!

Planet Fitness wants your high schoolers to get in shape for free this summer

Josh Gerber tells Nestor how and why Planet Fitness is opening gyms to high schoolers to help with youth mental and physical health.

ARTS

Hutchinson tells us the animals at the Maryland Zoo missed people during COVID shutdown

And, yes, the former Baltimore County Executive was happy to talk some politics and solutions with us as well...

James Young allows Nestor to get his Styx fan boy out before Pier Six in August 2013

Ever since he saw them at the Baltimore Civic Center in February 1980, former music critic Nestor Aparicio has been chasing Styx around the country. JY has been a recurring character on his radio show for three decades. This one was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" segment...

Catonsville Christmas nights lighting up the sky on Frederick Road

You've never seen lights like this before! Megan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and what brought her to Frederick Road

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

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.

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.

Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball

Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.

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 final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...

Art Modell tells Baltimore fans what to expect from Ravens at The Barn

Yes, the owner of a National Football League team came out to Parkville and ate crabs with the people back in the day...

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