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The younger Irsay will be remembered very differently in Indianapolis

Baltimore Positive

It’s been 41 years since former Colts head coach Rick Venturi helped the Irsay family pack the Mayflower vans for Indianapolis as the request of young Jimmy Irsay. The lifer NFL coach schools Nestor on the Jim Irsay he grew to knew and worked for after the Baltimore Colts moved to Indy in the middle of night on March 28, 1984.

Are you as disgusted by the Orioles as we are?

Baltimore Positive

The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field.

A tribute to the Baltimore baseball legend of my former colleague Jim Henneman

Baltimore Positive

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.

The last chapter on the Irsay family name in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans broke our hearts.

Justin Tucker Eagles

Ravens spaced out Tucker release and next media availability to make all the questions evaporate

Baltimore Positive

It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.

The real history of lacrosse in America

Baltimore Positive

Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, “The American Game,” highlighting the game’s cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities.

What kind of a leader fires his manager and then Hydes for three days?

Baltimore Positive

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.

Making a pitch to lead Baltimore County forward

Baltimore Positive

Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that measurable growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward. From Hunt Valley to Catonsville, from Dundalk to our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Red Brick Station in White Marsh, a frank chat about the future of Baltimore County and Towson.

Opening the Pikesville Far & Dotter with hometown style and local comfort

Baltimore Positive

It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.

Illuminating why Maryland Zoo light nights is perfect family fun this spring

Nestor Aparicio

After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!

Feeling lucky this summer with fun new games

BP Podcast Audio

Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles Home Run Riches home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops.

eliashyde

The same potential that got Hyde fired puts Elias on watch

Nestor Aparicio

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it’s pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles’ youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week.

elias

No Hyding from the truth of Elias’ role in Orioles managerial firing

Baltimore Positive

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles’ poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership’s awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing.

Hitting it big in Dundalk

Baltimore Positive

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits.

Brothers: Triple Crown needs to be rethought for future of horse racing

Baltimore Positive

Every year, we’re joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport.

preakness pimlicojpg 800x445 1

Another year without Kentucky Derby winner means more Preakness upheaval amidst change

Baltimore Positive

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something’s gotta give…

Finding your best stroke of the golf season in West Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the PGA Championship preparation begins at Quail Hollow this week in North Carolina, a reminder that it’s always golf season at the Classic 5 courses in Baltimore. Our Forest Park PGA pro R.J. Sheppard talks West Baltimore golf strokes and the star power of Majors to peak interest in the aftermath of a classic Masters win by Rory McIlroy.

As Orioles free fall continues, how upset is Mister Rubenstein?

Baltimore Positive

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.

Viva Las Vegas: Wins, Wynn and the legend of The Maryland Party every May

Baltimore Positive

Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive and talking about growth and potential for our region.

Fatigued by the awfulness of Orioles

Baltimore Positive

The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…

Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team

Baltimore Positive

So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.

Ricig: On pathetic pitching and the phony purple policy of zero tolerance

Baltimore Positive

Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort out the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.

Coming down the stretch for horse racing season

Baltimore Positive

With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.

Bringing the Annapolis budget challenges home to East Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business.

The younger Irsay will be remembered very differently in Indianapolis

Baltimore Positive

It’s been 41 years since former Colts head coach Rick Venturi helped the Irsay family pack the Mayflower vans for Indianapolis as the request of young Jimmy Irsay. The lifer NFL coach schools Nestor on the Jim Irsay he grew to knew and worked for after the Baltimore Colts moved to Indy in the middle of night on March 28, 1984.

Are you as disgusted by the Orioles as we are?

Baltimore Positive

The losing. The lack of accountability. The runners left on base. Last place. The empty stadium. All of it stinks. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with Orioles leadership and performance on field.

A tribute to the Baltimore baseball legend of my former colleague Jim Henneman

Baltimore Positive

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.

The last chapter on the Irsay family name in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

The death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay hit home in Baltimore last week as Nestor has sought to get the story right since 1984. Hall of Fame football historian Clark Judge joins us to share memories of the son of Bob Irsay and how his legacy in Indiana and his commitment to not be like his father was a promise kept after the Mayflower vans broke our hearts.

Justin Tucker Eagles

Ravens spaced out Tucker release and next media availability to make all the questions evaporate

Baltimore Positive

It’ll be another two weeks before anyone with the Baltimore Ravens will be asked their first questions after the shameful departure of Justin Tucker. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens next for Tyler Loop and all of the rookies on campus in Owings Mills as the team goes to work on improving – and avoiding any scent of their maligned former “Hall of Fame” kicker.

The real history of lacrosse in America

Baltimore Positive

Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, “The American Game,” highlighting the game’s cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities.

What kind of a leader fires his manager and then Hydes for three days?

Baltimore Positive

The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.

Making a pitch to lead Baltimore County forward

Baltimore Positive

Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that measurable growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward. From Hunt Valley to Catonsville, from Dundalk to our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Red Brick Station in White Marsh, a frank chat about the future of Baltimore County and Towson.

Opening the Pikesville Far & Dotter with hometown style and local comfort

Baltimore Positive

It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.

Illuminating why Maryland Zoo light nights is perfect family fun this spring

Nestor Aparicio

After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!

Feeling lucky this summer with fun new games

BP Podcast Audio

Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles Home Run Riches home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops.

eliashyde

The same potential that got Hyde fired puts Elias on watch

Nestor Aparicio

If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it’s pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles’ youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week.

elias

No Hyding from the truth of Elias’ role in Orioles managerial firing

Baltimore Positive

The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles’ poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership’s awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing.

Hitting it big in Dundalk

Baltimore Positive

John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits.

Brothers: Triple Crown needs to be rethought for future of horse racing

Baltimore Positive

Every year, we’re joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport.

preakness pimlicojpg 800x445 1

Another year without Kentucky Derby winner means more Preakness upheaval amidst change

Baltimore Positive

This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something’s gotta give…

Finding your best stroke of the golf season in West Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

As the PGA Championship preparation begins at Quail Hollow this week in North Carolina, a reminder that it’s always golf season at the Classic 5 courses in Baltimore. Our Forest Park PGA pro R.J. Sheppard talks West Baltimore golf strokes and the star power of Majors to peak interest in the aftermath of a classic Masters win by Rory McIlroy.

As Orioles free fall continues, how upset is Mister Rubenstein?

Baltimore Positive

As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.

Viva Las Vegas: Wins, Wynn and the legend of The Maryland Party every May

Baltimore Positive

Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive and talking about growth and potential for our region.

Fatigued by the awfulness of Orioles

Baltimore Positive

The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…

Right now, the Baltimore Orioles are just a bad baseball team

Baltimore Positive

So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.

Ricig: On pathetic pitching and the phony purple policy of zero tolerance

Baltimore Positive

Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort out the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.

Coming down the stretch for horse racing season

Baltimore Positive

With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.

Bringing the Annapolis budget challenges home to East Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business.

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