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Talking Dundalk sports love, history and a coaching life after Pop Warner

Baltimore Positive

When we take “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to Costas Inn in Dundalk, old friends are bound to walk in and when James Thomas tried to sneak out, Nestor pulled him back in to discuss everything that’s happened since he was the quarterback of their 1978 Pop Warner football team in Logan Village. Let now CCBC Catonsville Cardinals assistant women’s basketball coach Jimmy T and Soup For The Soul’s Stacy Nagel tell you why Dundalk folks stick together almost 50 years later.

A bucket list African experience: “Hurry, boy, it’s waiting there for you”

Baltimore Positive

Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes us through three weeks of an African safari bucket list journey. From capturing the wildlife and real life of Kenya and Tanzania through his lens and into the sky across the Serengeti, let the leader of the local band Bad With Names tell you how he’s become good with finding remote places on the planet like the Faroe Islands and Patagonia to sharpen his eye.

And old friend tells us how to be a new Friend of Patapsco Valley State Park

Baltimore Positive

It’s always fun when our guests begin a segment by telling Nestor about an old roadtrip they partcipated in during the golden purple era. Bruce Clopein had two community tales on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at State Fare in Catonsville: his Patapsco Valley State Park volunteer advocacy and how his group at Catholic Charities makes a difference all around Baltimore.

When true love and Koco’s crab cakes are on your plate for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

Nothing says true Baltimore love on Valentine’s Day like crab cakes. Let our beloved proprietor Marcella Knight and Ko-host show and tell you about what she loves about making people when they come to her legendary little pub in Lauraville. And how ordering ahead and grabbing them to go on the side door has become a boon to her business and makes folks all over town aware of the Mayor’s favorite crab cake.

Streaming away the NFL season

Baltimore Positive

It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…

Doing great things at Camp Opportunity for kids to experience outdoors

Baltimore Positive

More than 40 years ago, Trish Woodward and Nestor Aparicio performed in a childhood version of “Oliver” at Colgate Elementary. She returns to “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at Costas Inn to update us on the incredible work of her Camp Opportunity, which provides a summer experience for abused children to see nature and find care and make friends.

Fighting food insecurity and providing emergency assistance in Catonsville

Baltimore Positive

Our “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” is designed to create awareness during these coldest weeks of the year to folks less fortunate and the humans and incredible organizations that power and support to the neediest families and children. Meet Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance, who returns to State Fare to update Nestor on the impact of donations to feed families in 21228 and beyond through the Maryland Food Bank.

Finding the new age beat of a Grammy drum after leaving Salisbury for California

Baltimore Positive

It’s not every day that you find a two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Maryland native who went to Towson State. So, when Nestor found out about the incredible story of studio drummer and new age devotee M.B. Gordy, he found a different beat and a new world of information about The Academy and life in California making the modern sounds of success in film and more.

Burgers, music, gumbo and the spirit of survival at Kooper’s North

Baltimore Positive

The games are on, the music is perfect and the food is terrific, which is why we keep coming back to Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel. And, of course, the gumbo! On the final day of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl,” we reconvened with our favorite two-time cancer survivor Terry Beck, who tells his journey and support of LLS and many other charities via the “Burger Of The Month” in Timonium and Fell’s Point.

From Paris, with Accelerent, hot wings and charity for LLS Visionary research

Baltimore Positive

Our defending Accelerent champion and runner-up for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Visionary Of The Year,” Cate Paris joins Nestor to discuss networking the right way, raising money to beat cancer and a future career in improv comedy from State Fare on “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” in Catonsville.

How and why The Y continues to lift our community with federal support

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of community returns to Koco’s Pub on “A Cup of Soup or Bowl Week” as John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor to discuss community programs like Head Start affected by federal money and why community schools matter in the neighborhoods that need them the most.

Positively changing people’s attitudes about blindness

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” moved to Kooper’s North, Jessica Normington of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland joined Nestor to open his eyes to the many needs of the blind community and how every citizen could help empower the incredible humans who inspire us all on the streets of Baltimore and beyond. And, Maurice, if you’re still out there…

Ricig: Drawing the tough sports cartoons comes along with the news

Baltimore Positive

One of the best parts of “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” is getting all over town and seeing our best sports pals and talking Orioles and Ravens. Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano – aka “Ricig” – joins Nestor for some real Ravens’ community talk with the thud to the Bills and Justin Tucker allegations along with high hopes for the Orioles and summer fun. Let our Ko-Host draw you his mental map to cartooning tough issues and controversial topics from Koco’s Pub.

Meet the man who rescues food at 4MyCity

Baltimore Positive

There aren’t enough folks addressing food waste and hunger in America. Chris Dipnarine tells Nestor the amazing sustainability and food story of 4MyCity and feeding folks in West Baltimore through inspiration and perspiration on our annual “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week of community triumphs.

Lighting the Torch for the good news in Towson

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week moved around town, we were moved and inspired by all of the great things happening all over Baltimore. On Day 5 at Kooper’s North, Nestor was joined by “No One Listens” documentary pal Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers and local media guru Chris Forhan, formerly of The Baltimore Banner, whose new local project spotlighting the “news you can use” approach of the new Towson Torch was a great way to discuss community and positive news right where WNST and Baltimore Positive reside.

Oh! Yeah, you should stop and explore love for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

You’ve heard the hype now experience the story behind the “Oh!” line of products this week for the one that you love and share love with for Valentine’s Day. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about the science of the plant and a Golden Strawberry strain that has produced aphrodisiac effects that will heighten the holiday of love.

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 was 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 had just retired from his work as a local journalist. We lost a treasure with his passing.

It’s time for Luke and Nestor to talk baseball and Orioles 2025 hopes

Baltimore Positive

They are the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports media – only gathering a few times a year and making podcasts, videos, blogs and radio from two different states for two decades at WNST Baltimore Positive. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio convene at Kooper’s North on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles. It’s baseball season, Birdland…

The disrespect of MVP snub will only serve to motivate Lamar – even more

Baltimore Positive

Josh Allen looked happy to win his first NFL MVP Award while we all know that Lamar Jackson has his eyes on a bigger prize – even if he deserved his third trophy for the league’s best player. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss “most valuable” and voters and All-Pro Awards and “Honors” TV shows that are dreadful. And the Canton knocks of glory that didn’t come (just yet) for Yanda and Suggs.

This is the Big One

Baltimore Positive

With the Super Bowl looming and the grand prize winners of the Ravens scratch-off gathering, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about wagering on The Big Game and beyond with responsibility and in the spirit of fun.

Making the Canton case for Marshal Yanda in bronze

Baltimore Positive

Over the past three weeks, we’ve welcomed several members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee onto the show to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. Meet Tampa football sportswriter Ira Kaufman, who brings his usual sage insights on what Yanda might be the first to enter the bust room in Canton.

The streets of Smalltimore and whispers about Justin Tucker

Baltimore Positive

This is only the beginning of the Justin Tucker massage parlor scandal in Baltimore and we wonder when the Ravens will be heard from in these allegations – on and off the field. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the civic fallout around town and who knew what and when and what happens next…

When the Lions didn’t roar in January

Baltimore Positive

In lieu of our traditional Super Bowl Radio Row, we’re reaching out to our NFL world to invite voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame onto the show this week to discuss a trio of Ravens on the Canton ballot. Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press covers the Lions and tells Nestor what happens after you lose in January in a town that has never won The Big Game.

Will Baltimore get the Jacksonville vote?

Baltimore Positive

Our Woodlawn and Maryland defending champion Sam Kouvaris, who made a life as a Jacksonville sports television legend, returns home to report with Nestor the pains of Jaguars life and the pleasure of his 30th year on the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee examining Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. for Canton glory.

tucker

Has Justin Tucker kicked his last kick for the Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second wave of reporting from The Baltimore Banner as three more women have forward with credible stories regarding what is now a Justin Tucker massage scandal – and when and the how Baltimore Ravens will react. And, perhaps more importantly, did anyone in Owings Mills know about this over the last decade while he was on the field kicking field goals?

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…

Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that

Baltimore Positive

It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.

Monopolizing the Community Chest for fun and winning

Baltimore Positive

Our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin had plenty of sports updates for Super Bowl week and wagering but it’s this new scratch-off that Nestor wanted to talk about plus another week of big wins all over the state.

Please join us and give for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” Week on Crab Cake Row

Baltimore Positive

Next week, it’s time once again at Baltimore Positive and WNST-AM 1570 for our 2nd Annual February “Crab Cake Row: A Cup of Soup Or Bowl Week” and we’d love for you to come by and be a part of it as we tell local stories and raise awareness for dozens of different charities, community groups. And, hopefully, you help us by bringing food and donations for the Maryland Food Bank locally through community food pantries that feed hungry Baltimoreans during the toughest weeks of winter.

All details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day

Baltimore Positive

We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.

Justin Tucker Eagles

Trying to make sense of the salacious Justin Tucker allegations

Baltimore Positive

It’s not what we’re usually discussing but The Baltimore Banner report about Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker came on Thursday afternoon and Luke Jones and Nestor gave some first thoughts on the reporting, reaction and future for the accused kicker, who struggled on the field this season.

So hard saying goodbye to Simmer, my first friend in professional sports

Nestor Aparicio

“Simmer” – I’m not sure anyone I ever knew called him Shawn – left us this morning and all I can hear is the tone of his voice and his gentleness and polite Canadian demeanor. And my mind is mired in my adolescence in the 1980s, covering hockey and these special players who were all my age, trying to make it just like I was trying to be a sports journalist. We were 18 year-old kids when we met.

It’s harder to watch from the outside when you come close

Baltimore Positive

As the football season leaves us just with just one game left, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss another march to Super Bowl glory for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while Baltimore fans are left wondering what could’ve been…

The mistakes of January lead to a long offseason

Baltimore Positive

As one of many Pro Football Hall of Fame voters we’ll have on Baltimore Positive this month, NFL historian and author Jason Cole returns to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. as well as what the Ravens need to do to make the next step from January into February. And of course, the Chiefs’ attempt at the unprecedented three in a row in New Orleans.

A week later, some thoughts on Mark Andrews and Ravens’ accountability in defeat

Baltimore Positive

The times have changed. We can all acknowledge that while not lowering the bar of expectations of millionaire athletes – in victory or defeat – or the billionaire owners who used to address the fans via the local media this time of year. Luke Jones and Nestor have a longer conversation about Mark Andrews and the Ravens’ accountability in defeat a week after the Buffalo loss as well as a full look ahead to what happens next in Owings Mills in an always-busy offseason for Eric DeCosta and the scouting staff.

Cold, hard cash…

Baltimore Positive

The colder it gets; the bigger the prize! These frigid temperatures haven’t been fun to navigate but for some lucky Keno players this month with the Maryland Lottery, the lower the better. Executive Director John Martin talks millions and local winners to start the year and slowing the roll on football season.

Talking Dundalk sports love, history and a coaching life after Pop Warner

Baltimore Positive

When we take “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to Costas Inn in Dundalk, old friends are bound to walk in and when James Thomas tried to sneak out, Nestor pulled him back in to discuss everything that’s happened since he was the quarterback of their 1978 Pop Warner football team in Logan Village. Let now CCBC Catonsville Cardinals assistant women’s basketball coach Jimmy T and Soup For The Soul’s Stacy Nagel tell you why Dundalk folks stick together almost 50 years later.

A bucket list African experience: “Hurry, boy, it’s waiting there for you”

Baltimore Positive

Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes us through three weeks of an African safari bucket list journey. From capturing the wildlife and real life of Kenya and Tanzania through his lens and into the sky across the Serengeti, let the leader of the local band Bad With Names tell you how he’s become good with finding remote places on the planet like the Faroe Islands and Patagonia to sharpen his eye.

And old friend tells us how to be a new Friend of Patapsco Valley State Park

Baltimore Positive

It’s always fun when our guests begin a segment by telling Nestor about an old roadtrip they partcipated in during the golden purple era. Bruce Clopein had two community tales on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at State Fare in Catonsville: his Patapsco Valley State Park volunteer advocacy and how his group at Catholic Charities makes a difference all around Baltimore.

When true love and Koco’s crab cakes are on your plate for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

Nothing says true Baltimore love on Valentine’s Day like crab cakes. Let our beloved proprietor Marcella Knight and Ko-host show and tell you about what she loves about making people when they come to her legendary little pub in Lauraville. And how ordering ahead and grabbing them to go on the side door has become a boon to her business and makes folks all over town aware of the Mayor’s favorite crab cake.

Streaming away the NFL season

Baltimore Positive

It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…

Doing great things at Camp Opportunity for kids to experience outdoors

Baltimore Positive

More than 40 years ago, Trish Woodward and Nestor Aparicio performed in a childhood version of “Oliver” at Colgate Elementary. She returns to “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at Costas Inn to update us on the incredible work of her Camp Opportunity, which provides a summer experience for abused children to see nature and find care and make friends.

Fighting food insecurity and providing emergency assistance in Catonsville

Baltimore Positive

Our “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” is designed to create awareness during these coldest weeks of the year to folks less fortunate and the humans and incredible organizations that power and support to the neediest families and children. Meet Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance, who returns to State Fare to update Nestor on the impact of donations to feed families in 21228 and beyond through the Maryland Food Bank.

Finding the new age beat of a Grammy drum after leaving Salisbury for California

Baltimore Positive

It’s not every day that you find a two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Maryland native who went to Towson State. So, when Nestor found out about the incredible story of studio drummer and new age devotee M.B. Gordy, he found a different beat and a new world of information about The Academy and life in California making the modern sounds of success in film and more.

Burgers, music, gumbo and the spirit of survival at Kooper’s North

Baltimore Positive

The games are on, the music is perfect and the food is terrific, which is why we keep coming back to Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel. And, of course, the gumbo! On the final day of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl,” we reconvened with our favorite two-time cancer survivor Terry Beck, who tells his journey and support of LLS and many other charities via the “Burger Of The Month” in Timonium and Fell’s Point.

From Paris, with Accelerent, hot wings and charity for LLS Visionary research

Baltimore Positive

Our defending Accelerent champion and runner-up for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Visionary Of The Year,” Cate Paris joins Nestor to discuss networking the right way, raising money to beat cancer and a future career in improv comedy from State Fare on “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” in Catonsville.

How and why The Y continues to lift our community with federal support

Baltimore Positive

Our defending champion of community returns to Koco’s Pub on “A Cup of Soup or Bowl Week” as John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor to discuss community programs like Head Start affected by federal money and why community schools matter in the neighborhoods that need them the most.

Positively changing people’s attitudes about blindness

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” moved to Kooper’s North, Jessica Normington of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland joined Nestor to open his eyes to the many needs of the blind community and how every citizen could help empower the incredible humans who inspire us all on the streets of Baltimore and beyond. And, Maurice, if you’re still out there…

Ricig: Drawing the tough sports cartoons comes along with the news

Baltimore Positive

One of the best parts of “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl” is getting all over town and seeing our best sports pals and talking Orioles and Ravens. Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano – aka “Ricig” – joins Nestor for some real Ravens’ community talk with the thud to the Bills and Justin Tucker allegations along with high hopes for the Orioles and summer fun. Let our Ko-Host draw you his mental map to cartooning tough issues and controversial topics from Koco’s Pub.

Meet the man who rescues food at 4MyCity

Baltimore Positive

There aren’t enough folks addressing food waste and hunger in America. Chris Dipnarine tells Nestor the amazing sustainability and food story of 4MyCity and feeding folks in West Baltimore through inspiration and perspiration on our annual “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week of community triumphs.

Lighting the Torch for the good news in Towson

Baltimore Positive

As “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week moved around town, we were moved and inspired by all of the great things happening all over Baltimore. On Day 5 at Kooper’s North, Nestor was joined by “No One Listens” documentary pal Gregg Landry of Towson Transfers and local media guru Chris Forhan, formerly of The Baltimore Banner, whose new local project spotlighting the “news you can use” approach of the new Towson Torch was a great way to discuss community and positive news right where WNST and Baltimore Positive reside.

Oh! Yeah, you should stop and explore love for Valentine’s Day

Baltimore Positive

You’ve heard the hype now experience the story behind the “Oh!” line of products this week for the one that you love and share love with for Valentine’s Day. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about the science of the plant and a Golden Strawberry strain that has produced aphrodisiac effects that will heighten the holiday of love.

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 was 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 had just retired from his work as a local journalist. We lost a treasure with his passing.

It’s time for Luke and Nestor to talk baseball and Orioles 2025 hopes

Baltimore Positive

They are the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports media – only gathering a few times a year and making podcasts, videos, blogs and radio from two different states for two decades at WNST Baltimore Positive. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio convene at Kooper’s North on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to discuss the direction of 2025 Baltimore Orioles. It’s baseball season, Birdland…

The disrespect of MVP snub will only serve to motivate Lamar – even more

Baltimore Positive

Josh Allen looked happy to win his first NFL MVP Award while we all know that Lamar Jackson has his eyes on a bigger prize – even if he deserved his third trophy for the league’s best player. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss “most valuable” and voters and All-Pro Awards and “Honors” TV shows that are dreadful. And the Canton knocks of glory that didn’t come (just yet) for Yanda and Suggs.

This is the Big One

Baltimore Positive

With the Super Bowl looming and the grand prize winners of the Ravens scratch-off gathering, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about wagering on The Big Game and beyond with responsibility and in the spirit of fun.

Making the Canton case for Marshal Yanda in bronze

Baltimore Positive

Over the past three weeks, we’ve welcomed several members of the Pro Football Hall of Fame selection committee onto the show to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. Meet Tampa football sportswriter Ira Kaufman, who brings his usual sage insights on what Yanda might be the first to enter the bust room in Canton.

The streets of Smalltimore and whispers about Justin Tucker

Baltimore Positive

This is only the beginning of the Justin Tucker massage parlor scandal in Baltimore and we wonder when the Ravens will be heard from in these allegations – on and off the field. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the civic fallout around town and who knew what and when and what happens next…

When the Lions didn’t roar in January

Baltimore Positive

In lieu of our traditional Super Bowl Radio Row, we’re reaching out to our NFL world to invite voters for the Pro Football Hall of Fame onto the show this week to discuss a trio of Ravens on the Canton ballot. Dave Birkett of The Detroit Free Press covers the Lions and tells Nestor what happens after you lose in January in a town that has never won The Big Game.

Will Baltimore get the Jacksonville vote?

Baltimore Positive

Our Woodlawn and Maryland defending champion Sam Kouvaris, who made a life as a Jacksonville sports television legend, returns home to report with Nestor the pains of Jaguars life and the pleasure of his 30th year on the Pro Football Hall of Fame committee examining Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. for Canton glory.

tucker

Has Justin Tucker kicked his last kick for the Baltimore Ravens?

Baltimore Positive

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the second wave of reporting from The Baltimore Banner as three more women have forward with credible stories regarding what is now a Justin Tucker massage scandal – and when and the how Baltimore Ravens will react. And, perhaps more importantly, did anyone in Owings Mills know about this over the last decade while he was on the field kicking field goals?

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…

Chuck Pagano is back in Baltimore and we’re excited about that

Baltimore Positive

It’s quite personal for Nestor Aparicio and his wife, Jennifer, who made Chuck Pagano their first phone call for advice when she was diagnosed with leukemia in 2014. Luke Jones and Nestor welcome the un-retired defensive coaching wizard Pagano back to the Baltimore Ravens and talk defense, secondary and the upcoming Ronnie Stanley free agency decision.

Monopolizing the Community Chest for fun and winning

Baltimore Positive

Our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin had plenty of sports updates for Super Bowl week and wagering but it’s this new scratch-off that Nestor wanted to talk about plus another week of big wins all over the state.

Please join us and give for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” Week on Crab Cake Row

Baltimore Positive

Next week, it’s time once again at Baltimore Positive and WNST-AM 1570 for our 2nd Annual February “Crab Cake Row: A Cup of Soup Or Bowl Week” and we’d love for you to come by and be a part of it as we tell local stories and raise awareness for dozens of different charities, community groups. And, hopefully, you help us by bringing food and donations for the Maryland Food Bank locally through community food pantries that feed hungry Baltimoreans during the toughest weeks of winter.

All details of Verizon Super Bowl Fan Fest in Baltimore on game day

Baltimore Positive

We spoke with Baltimore Ravens’ legend Jamal Lewis earlier in the week about the big Verizon Fan Fest on Super Bowl Sunday and your invitation to join him downtown to watch the big game. Now, Nestor gets all details about this nationwide “World’s Biggest Viewing Party” and all of the family game day fun from Chris Serico, who gives him the inspiration for the party.

Justin Tucker Eagles

Trying to make sense of the salacious Justin Tucker allegations

Baltimore Positive

It’s not what we’re usually discussing but The Baltimore Banner report about Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker came on Thursday afternoon and Luke Jones and Nestor gave some first thoughts on the reporting, reaction and future for the accused kicker, who struggled on the field this season.

So hard saying goodbye to Simmer, my first friend in professional sports

Nestor Aparicio

“Simmer” – I’m not sure anyone I ever knew called him Shawn – left us this morning and all I can hear is the tone of his voice and his gentleness and polite Canadian demeanor. And my mind is mired in my adolescence in the 1980s, covering hockey and these special players who were all my age, trying to make it just like I was trying to be a sports journalist. We were 18 year-old kids when we met.

It’s harder to watch from the outside when you come close

Baltimore Positive

As the football season leaves us just with just one game left, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss another march to Super Bowl glory for Patrick Mahomes and the Kansas City Chiefs while Baltimore fans are left wondering what could’ve been…

The mistakes of January lead to a long offseason

Baltimore Positive

As one of many Pro Football Hall of Fame voters we’ll have on Baltimore Positive this month, NFL historian and author Jason Cole returns to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. as well as what the Ravens need to do to make the next step from January into February. And of course, the Chiefs’ attempt at the unprecedented three in a row in New Orleans.

A week later, some thoughts on Mark Andrews and Ravens’ accountability in defeat

Baltimore Positive

The times have changed. We can all acknowledge that while not lowering the bar of expectations of millionaire athletes – in victory or defeat – or the billionaire owners who used to address the fans via the local media this time of year. Luke Jones and Nestor have a longer conversation about Mark Andrews and the Ravens’ accountability in defeat a week after the Buffalo loss as well as a full look ahead to what happens next in Owings Mills in an always-busy offseason for Eric DeCosta and the scouting staff.

Cold, hard cash…

Baltimore Positive

The colder it gets; the bigger the prize! These frigid temperatures haven’t been fun to navigate but for some lucky Keno players this month with the Maryland Lottery, the lower the better. Executive Director John Martin talks millions and local winners to start the year and slowing the roll on football season.

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