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Nestor Aparicio

Discussing the future of Camden Yards with an expert

Baltimore Positive

The second part of our extensive holiday chat with former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso continued with a discussion about the future of downtown stadia and growth for Baltimore and what the new lease means for the Orioles, Ravens and the downtown area. No one in local media has discussed this $1.2 billion investment more thoroughly, candidly and accurately than we have and provided the information for citizens. This is important stuff for sports fans and citizens who are funding billionaires for franchises.

Thinking about an AI starter kit for the holidays?

Baltimore Positive

As our Chief Technology Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection is always looking to push a very willing Nestor in a new tech direction, here’s some AI intelligence for your stocking stuffer and the usual football conversation of hope for the holidays.

So, what exactly is my famous “family” vegan crab cake at Gertrude’s?

Baltimore Positive

It took us a few years but we always wanted to try this vegan crab cake at Gertrude’s at The Baltimore Museum of Art with 14th District Councilwoman Odette Ramos, who has bragged about the legend of this delectable alternative made by chef John Shields. Then, we found out that Nestor is related to him and a Smalltimore holiday moment occurred over zucchini and vegan family love.

For the first time ever, adults can gift cannabis for Christmas

Baltimore Positive

Yes, it’s true and legal for adult use but as Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor: go slow and think through some lovely therapeutic and healing options for the holiday season. Come see the traveling Maryland Crab Cake Tour on Friday, Dec. 15th at Far & Dotter in Timonium from 2-5 p.m.

Discussing the future of downtown Baltimore with Dan Rodricks

Baltimore Positive

After they were done discussing his two-play run at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Dan Rodricks and Nestor discussed Harborplace, Camden Yards and the future of downtown and what the “big idea” might be that brings people back to the heart of the city on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gertrude’s. Warning: This segment includes “Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.”

The pain of seeing a young player go down

Baltimore Positive

With the loss of emerging speedster Keaton Mitchell in the Ravens running game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss potential solutions and Melvin Gordon and Justice Hill as the Ravens head to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night.

Picking more winners in Perryville

Baltimore Positive

Sportsbook manager Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino in Perryville is on fire with his impressive NFL picks over the past three weeks. Meanwhile, Nestor will make recommendations you shouldn’t take in Week 15 of NFL selections and fun as the Ravens go to prime time on Sunday night in Jacksonville.

Too much Jackson for the Jaguars in Jacksonville

Baltimore Positive

Another tough opponent with playoff aspirations, another road victory. Luke Jones and Nestor praise Lamar Jackson after another impressive win over Jaguars on Sunday night as the Ravens clinch a playoff berth for Christmas.

Another big road opportunity for Lamar and Ravens under bright lights in Jacksonville

Baltimore Positive

Two big nationally televised prime time games ahead for the Ravens and a chance to earn the No. 1 seed and bye in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for the Jaguars and discuss the coldest beer and the tastiest hot dogs “inside the perimeter” of the Ravens’ $480 million renovation plans using our money for more of their profit.

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Tooten discusses his Deep South journey and state of education and race in America

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Tim Tooten is no stranger to Baltimore citizens. The longtime education reporter at WBAL-TV and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministries joined us during the early days of COVID in June 2020 to tell us about his journey from the Suwannee River near Gainesville, Florida to Baltimore and what he has learned about people. A very compelling conversation with a Baltimore education reporting legend, who just retired from his work as a local journalist.

Throwing the red flag on poor decisions by John Harbaugh

Baltimore Positive

After another pair of bizarre moments with clock management, time outs and throwing the red challenge flag without any evidence of a penalty, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the in-game coaching strategies and many mistakes of John Harbaugh and other NFL head coaches after the Ravens OT win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Another week of Angelos chaos and a $13 million closer

Baltimore Positive

In a week of swirling rumors and the usual anarchy and chaos of Orioles ownership and the lease fiasco, at least Mike Elias landed a stopgap closer in Craig Kimbrel. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the promise of new Orioles ownership and why the bullpen move makes sense in the short term for a team that believes it can win the World Series.

Seven hundred million reasons baseball ain’t hurting

Baltimore Positive

After a weekend attending at the Rodricks’ BMA “Baltimore, You Have No Idea” and the Ravens overtime win over the Rams, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the field of play in baseball where the Orioles are rumored to be purchased by David Rubenstein and the Orioles just spent some money on a closer.

Lamar continues to prove the doubters wrong

Baltimore Positive

Even though it was the special teams play by Tylan Wallace that beat the Rams, it’s very clear that Lamar Jackson is doing different and better things with the passing game in the offense of Todd Monken. Will it be enough to win the Super Bowl? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of the game of No. 8 after another win, a 10-3 record and top spot in AFC as the egg nog chills.

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What are Orioles really capable and willing to do to improve this offseason?

Baltimore Positive

With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in full swing in Nashville, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what John Angelos and the Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond the franchise maximizing lease leverage against Governor Wes Moore and the citizens of Maryland and the fans who have supported the team. Oh, and there’s money and the pitching and tens of millions to be spent in free agency.

Luke Jones

Luke Jones gets you ready for Rams and talks Kimbrel signing

Baltimore Positive

In his weekly appearance on the Dennis Koulatsos Show, Luke Jones sounded off on the Craig Kimbrel signing, the Orioles’ lease false alarms and stalls and the Ravens tackling a tough holiday slate beginning with the Los Angeles Rams on a cold, wet December day.

Getting ready for the stretch run and playoffs

Baltimore Positive

Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino and Nestor make Week 14 NFL selections after the Ravens bye week and discuss making picks when backup quarterbacks and coaches jobs are on the line in December.

What do we really expect from Orioles offseason “improvement”?

Baltimore Positive

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour came to Koco’s Pub in Lauraville, it was a chance to discuss the Orioles offseason expectations with two longtime Orioles observers and media types. Our sports cartoonist pal Ricig and Baltimore Magazine senior editor discuss the magic of 2023 and the possibilities for 2024 and beyond with Mike Elias.

The Winter fun has begun

Baltimore Positive

John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses progressive jackpots, huge Mega Millions and Powerball hauls, holiday scented tickets and the fun of winter winnings

Finding furever kitty love with Chesapeake Feline Association in Cecil County

Baltimore Positive

We love animals. So when Nestor was doing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Hollywood Casino in Perryville, he reached to his Cecil County friends to discuss their mutual goal of rescuing beautiful cats and educating folks about feral colonies. Volunteers Carrie McCall and Jacleen Commers tell more about their charity organization and love of the creatures.

Winter sports, Talking Heads and local sports journalism and access

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour continues to bring together new friends and old souls, Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine and longtime sports cartoonist Ricig continue their spirited holiday Koco’s Pub chat with Nestor about winter fun in our state, beer and curling, Talking Heads and the future of sports journalism in Baltimore from three guys who have made a living in the art form.

The crooked road to college football glory

Baltimore Positive

With the injustice done to Florida State in the college football $y$tem, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss bad bowl undefeated beats and the Ravens’ path to January glory through five tough opponents.

Feeling lucky in Perryville

Baltimore Positive

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a fun and informative stop at the new sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Perryville. Vice President and General Manager Amy Brennan tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville after being a part of the original 2010 opening team to make it even better for local players to feel comfortable and play their favorite casino games in a friendly environment in Cecil County right next to the new Great Wolf Lodge.

Measuring progress and impact with City Councilwoman Odette Ramos

Baltimore Positive

Councilwoman Odette Ramos joins Nestor from her beloved 14th District inside Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art to discuss Baltimore’s progress and challenges on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube Multicare.

Watching the rest of the AFC meltdown from the couch

Baltimore Positive

It was quite a bye weekend as the first-place Baltimore Ravens picked up ground across the conference in their quest for a No. 1 seed and January bye. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams after a weekend on the bye week couch watching Joe Flacco throw.

There’s no place like ho-ho-home for the holidays in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

Baltimore Magazine editor Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig to talk KISS, local sports, neighborhoods, bike lanes and better transportation at Koco’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube Multicare. And the time that Morganna The Kissing Bandit kissed Nestor…

Nestor crab cakes

Taking the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to the streets for the holidays

Baltimore Positive

With the Ravens on bye week and the Orioles dormant during the early stages of baseball free agency, Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos why he’s ramping up the neighborhood and community aspect of his Maryland Crab Cake Tour and taking it to the streets for the holidays around Baltimore.

Making the most of bye week for Ravens

Using the bye week wisely

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones uses the unusually late bye week to take deep dive on Ravens run toward Super Bowl and beyond with Dennis Koulatsos. Offense. Defense. Special teams. And good fortune needed for a difficult run of games leading up to the playoffs.

Discussing the future of Camden Yards with an expert

Baltimore Positive

The second part of our extensive holiday chat with former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso continued with a discussion about the future of downtown stadia and growth for Baltimore and what the new lease means for the Orioles, Ravens and the downtown area. No one in local media has discussed this $1.2 billion investment more thoroughly, candidly and accurately than we have and provided the information for citizens. This is important stuff for sports fans and citizens who are funding billionaires for franchises.

Thinking about an AI starter kit for the holidays?

Baltimore Positive

As our Chief Technology Officer Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection is always looking to push a very willing Nestor in a new tech direction, here’s some AI intelligence for your stocking stuffer and the usual football conversation of hope for the holidays.

So, what exactly is my famous “family” vegan crab cake at Gertrude’s?

Baltimore Positive

It took us a few years but we always wanted to try this vegan crab cake at Gertrude’s at The Baltimore Museum of Art with 14th District Councilwoman Odette Ramos, who has bragged about the legend of this delectable alternative made by chef John Shields. Then, we found out that Nestor is related to him and a Smalltimore holiday moment occurred over zucchini and vegan family love.

For the first time ever, adults can gift cannabis for Christmas

Baltimore Positive

Yes, it’s true and legal for adult use but as Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor: go slow and think through some lovely therapeutic and healing options for the holiday season. Come see the traveling Maryland Crab Cake Tour on Friday, Dec. 15th at Far & Dotter in Timonium from 2-5 p.m.

Discussing the future of downtown Baltimore with Dan Rodricks

Baltimore Positive

After they were done discussing his two-play run at the Baltimore Museum of Art, Dan Rodricks and Nestor discussed Harborplace, Camden Yards and the future of downtown and what the “big idea” might be that brings people back to the heart of the city on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Gertrude’s. Warning: This segment includes “Sex, Drugs and Rock and Roll.”

The pain of seeing a young player go down

Baltimore Positive

With the loss of emerging speedster Keaton Mitchell in the Ravens running game, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss potential solutions and Melvin Gordon and Justice Hill as the Ravens head to Santa Clara to take on the San Francisco 49ers on Christmas night.

Picking more winners in Perryville

Baltimore Positive

Sportsbook manager Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino in Perryville is on fire with his impressive NFL picks over the past three weeks. Meanwhile, Nestor will make recommendations you shouldn’t take in Week 15 of NFL selections and fun as the Ravens go to prime time on Sunday night in Jacksonville.

Too much Jackson for the Jaguars in Jacksonville

Baltimore Positive

Another tough opponent with playoff aspirations, another road victory. Luke Jones and Nestor praise Lamar Jackson after another impressive win over Jaguars on Sunday night as the Ravens clinch a playoff berth for Christmas.

Another big road opportunity for Lamar and Ravens under bright lights in Jacksonville

Baltimore Positive

Two big nationally televised prime time games ahead for the Ravens and a chance to earn the No. 1 seed and bye in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for the Jaguars and discuss the coldest beer and the tastiest hot dogs “inside the perimeter” of the Ravens’ $480 million renovation plans using our money for more of their profit.

Screenshot 2020 06 08 03.21.38

Tooten discusses his Deep South journey and state of education and race in America

Baltimore Positive

Dr. Tim Tooten is no stranger to Baltimore citizens. The longtime education reporter at WBAL-TV and pastor of Harvest Christian Ministries joined us during the early days of COVID in June 2020 to tell us about his journey from the Suwannee River near Gainesville, Florida to Baltimore and what he has learned about people. A very compelling conversation with a Baltimore education reporting legend, who just retired from his work as a local journalist.

Throwing the red flag on poor decisions by John Harbaugh

Baltimore Positive

After another pair of bizarre moments with clock management, time outs and throwing the red challenge flag without any evidence of a penalty, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the in-game coaching strategies and many mistakes of John Harbaugh and other NFL head coaches after the Ravens OT win over the Los Angeles Rams.

Another week of Angelos chaos and a $13 million closer

Baltimore Positive

In a week of swirling rumors and the usual anarchy and chaos of Orioles ownership and the lease fiasco, at least Mike Elias landed a stopgap closer in Craig Kimbrel. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the promise of new Orioles ownership and why the bullpen move makes sense in the short term for a team that believes it can win the World Series.

Seven hundred million reasons baseball ain’t hurting

Baltimore Positive

After a weekend attending at the Rodricks’ BMA “Baltimore, You Have No Idea” and the Ravens overtime win over the Rams, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the field of play in baseball where the Orioles are rumored to be purchased by David Rubenstein and the Orioles just spent some money on a closer.

Lamar continues to prove the doubters wrong

Baltimore Positive

Even though it was the special teams play by Tylan Wallace that beat the Rams, it’s very clear that Lamar Jackson is doing different and better things with the passing game in the offense of Todd Monken. Will it be enough to win the Super Bowl? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the maturation of the game of No. 8 after another win, a 10-3 record and top spot in AFC as the egg nog chills.

elias

What are Orioles really capable and willing to do to improve this offseason?

Baltimore Positive

With the Major League Baseball Winter Meetings in full swing in Nashville, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder what John Angelos and the Orioles offseason intentions really are beyond the franchise maximizing lease leverage against Governor Wes Moore and the citizens of Maryland and the fans who have supported the team. Oh, and there’s money and the pitching and tens of millions to be spent in free agency.

Luke Jones

Luke Jones gets you ready for Rams and talks Kimbrel signing

Baltimore Positive

In his weekly appearance on the Dennis Koulatsos Show, Luke Jones sounded off on the Craig Kimbrel signing, the Orioles’ lease false alarms and stalls and the Ravens tackling a tough holiday slate beginning with the Los Angeles Rams on a cold, wet December day.

Getting ready for the stretch run and playoffs

Baltimore Positive

Christian Horton of Hollywood Casino and Nestor make Week 14 NFL selections after the Ravens bye week and discuss making picks when backup quarterbacks and coaches jobs are on the line in December.

What do we really expect from Orioles offseason “improvement”?

Baltimore Positive

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour came to Koco’s Pub in Lauraville, it was a chance to discuss the Orioles offseason expectations with two longtime Orioles observers and media types. Our sports cartoonist pal Ricig and Baltimore Magazine senior editor discuss the magic of 2023 and the possibilities for 2024 and beyond with Mike Elias.

The Winter fun has begun

Baltimore Positive

John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses progressive jackpots, huge Mega Millions and Powerball hauls, holiday scented tickets and the fun of winter winnings

Finding furever kitty love with Chesapeake Feline Association in Cecil County

Baltimore Positive

We love animals. So when Nestor was doing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Hollywood Casino in Perryville, he reached to his Cecil County friends to discuss their mutual goal of rescuing beautiful cats and educating folks about feral colonies. Volunteers Carrie McCall and Jacleen Commers tell more about their charity organization and love of the creatures.

Winter sports, Talking Heads and local sports journalism and access

Baltimore Positive

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour continues to bring together new friends and old souls, Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine and longtime sports cartoonist Ricig continue their spirited holiday Koco’s Pub chat with Nestor about winter fun in our state, beer and curling, Talking Heads and the future of sports journalism in Baltimore from three guys who have made a living in the art form.

The crooked road to college football glory

Baltimore Positive

With the injustice done to Florida State in the college football $y$tem, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss bad bowl undefeated beats and the Ravens’ path to January glory through five tough opponents.

Feeling lucky in Perryville

Baltimore Positive

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a fun and informative stop at the new sportsbook at Hollywood Casino in Perryville. Vice President and General Manager Amy Brennan tells Nestor why she came back to Perryville after being a part of the original 2010 opening team to make it even better for local players to feel comfortable and play their favorite casino games in a friendly environment in Cecil County right next to the new Great Wolf Lodge.

Measuring progress and impact with City Councilwoman Odette Ramos

Baltimore Positive

Councilwoman Odette Ramos joins Nestor from her beloved 14th District inside Gertrude’s at the Baltimore Museum of Art to discuss Baltimore’s progress and challenges on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube Multicare.

Watching the rest of the AFC meltdown from the couch

Baltimore Positive

It was quite a bye weekend as the first-place Baltimore Ravens picked up ground across the conference in their quest for a No. 1 seed and January bye. Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for Matt Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams after a weekend on the bye week couch watching Joe Flacco throw.

There’s no place like ho-ho-home for the holidays in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive

Baltimore Magazine editor Ron Cassie joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig to talk KISS, local sports, neighborhoods, bike lanes and better transportation at Koco’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery, Window Nation and Jiffy Lube Multicare. And the time that Morganna The Kissing Bandit kissed Nestor…

Nestor crab cakes

Taking the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to the streets for the holidays

Baltimore Positive

With the Ravens on bye week and the Orioles dormant during the early stages of baseball free agency, Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos why he’s ramping up the neighborhood and community aspect of his Maryland Crab Cake Tour and taking it to the streets for the holidays around Baltimore.

Making the most of bye week for Ravens

Using the bye week wisely

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones uses the unusually late bye week to take deep dive on Ravens run toward Super Bowl and beyond with Dennis Koulatsos. Offense. Defense. Special teams. And good fortune needed for a difficult run of games leading up to the playoffs.

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