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Ross Greenburg HBO

There’s no knocking the legacy of “Hard Knocks” with legendary HBO producer Ross Greenburg

Baltimore Positive

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century and sports documentaries as we all know them were seeded by the work of longtime HBO president Ross Greenburg, who returns to discuss how the landscape has changed and broadened for storytelling and entertaining since Steve Sabol partnered to create the first “Hard Knocks” with the Modells and Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.

Jim Harbaugh Nasty Nestor Aparicio 1998

Let Jim Harbaugh tell you why he got into coaching

Baltimore Positive

The relationship of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nestor pre-dates the arrival his big brother John as the leader of the Baltimore Ravens. Back in 2004, when executive producer Ray Bachman was looking to surprise Nestor with a radio call-in for an anniversary show, he found Captain Comeback to come back to WNST for a spirited chat about his desire to be a coach two decades ago after taking his first gig with the University of San Diego Toreros.

Unitas to Unitas Johnny U

The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas

Baltimore Positive

It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.

JY Styx SanFran 2015

Being a Styx ‘Renegade’ long before it was the Steelers battle song

Baltimore Positive

After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a “mirror, mirror on the wall” chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.

Joshua Humbert Coppin

Everything that makes Coppin State great

Baltimore Positive

Coppin State Vice President for Advancement Joshua Humbert tells Nestor what makes the Eagles’ campus a place to brag about in West Baltimore, highlighting the university’s recent achievements, including a rise in national rankings, increased fundraising, and enhanced technology and facilities. Humbert emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and community support, noting that Coppin has raised $17 million of its $25 million campaign goal.

Baltimore Ravens scratchoff

Ravens fans still getting lucky from scratch

Baltimore Positive

Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor for some Ravens chatter and late chances to win big prizes, and highlighted a $2.9 million Fast Play VIP Club ticket win in Randallstown, the largest jackpot in five years.

Ravens and Roquan limp toward Hollywood and the charge of HarBowl III

Baltimore Positive

When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.

Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia

Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia

Baltimore Positive

In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.

Nestor crab cakes

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour schedule for the holidays is here:

Nestor Aparicio

There’s no place like home for the holidays and no one more makes us feel more warm and welcome during December than our incredible sponsors, friends, supporters and local businesses that power us up all year-round. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the egg nog, conversations, conviviality and fellowship over some seasonal treats and shipping the best of Baltimore anywhere you – or loved ones – will be this holiday season.

Harbaugh after Steelers loss

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

Luke Jones

Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.

Adam Lambert Nestor Aparicio

Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen

Baltimore Positive

In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.

Greg Renoff Van Halen author

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

Baltimore Positive

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

David Bowie Tin Machine

The day that David Bowie and I talked about spirituality, God and Ziggy Stardust

Baltimore Positive

David Bowie talks Tin Machine and Ziggy Stardust with Nestor in November 1991. There’s a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie’s “Sound And Vision” tour and then answering the phone when he called on November 8, 1991.

The Thin White Duke was simply brilliant and charming in this interview with the very green Nestor Aparicio, then the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This was the era of Tin Machine.

Lamar Jackson Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens

#ColumnNes: Steel trying to figure out how to win in Pittsburgh

Nestor Aparicio

The Baltimore Ravens are not playing smart football. The lack of discipline across the board has reared its head and leaves them as indistinct as their 7-4 mark headed to face to the Chargers.

They are the most penalized team in the NFL. And continually adding to the resume.

They have earned the distinction of the 32nd-ranked team against the pass. Somehow, the Steelers even managed to run for 122 yards on them on Sunday.

Kenny Mayne ESPN Wiffle Ball

The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick

Baltimore Positive

Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course, Nestor presses Mayne on his Pearl Jam and Preakness presence.

Charlie Batch Pittsburgh Steelers

Charlie Batch: Baltimore at Pittsburgh is always a big game

Baltimore Positive

Former Steelers quarterback and lifer Pittsburgh good guy Charlie Batch gives Nestor some insights and perspective on what has made the team better with Russell Wilson under center. And what makes the Steelers’ defense dangerous for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Sunday at The Confluence.

Maryland Oyster Fest Fells Point Kooper's

Day 10 Hitting Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and New Orleans grilled spirit

Baltimore Positive

Our intrepid oyster eater and discoverer Nestor Aparicio enjoyed spending another beautiful day in Baltimore by hitting the Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and some New Orleans grilled spirit on Day 10 of the Maryland Oyster Tour presented by Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions to celebrate 26 years of local awesomeness at WNST. This buttery concoction from our friends at Kooper’s was delicious!

Shelbie Rassler SpiderVerse conductor

Conducting her way through the Spider-Verse with love, sweet love

Baltimore Positive

Family friend (and once little girl playing the piano and banging the drums) Shelbie Rassler is conducting the Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse orchestra as the show comes to The Lyric on November 15th. Wait’ll you hear her Burt Bacharach story about the world needing love, sweet love…

Tim Walsh Coppin State volleyball

Signing up and setting up the love of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh

Baltimore Positive

Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.

Maryland Lottery holiday scratchoff

Holidays. Celebrate. Win!

Baltimore Positive

While Nestor wanted to lean in on Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin just a tad during Cleveland Week (Guardians exit and Browns fall), this one also included a mutual Fernando Valenzuela tribute and a chance to roll out the big holiday scratch-offs and promotions that have skipped right past the pumpkin pie and into the peppermint season. And someone sitting on a $1 million ticket that is unclaimed.

Lamar hips

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything…

Baltimore Positive

As Lamar Jackson floats through another season as a potential MV3 for the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback play around the rest of the NFL and teams with Super Bowl hopes – and the unsavory options otherwise.

Ross Greenburg HBO

There’s no knocking the legacy of “Hard Knocks” with legendary HBO producer Ross Greenburg

Baltimore Positive

It’s been nearly a quarter of a century and sports documentaries as we all know them were seeded by the work of longtime HBO president Ross Greenburg, who returns to discuss how the landscape has changed and broadened for storytelling and entertaining since Steve Sabol partnered to create the first “Hard Knocks” with the Modells and Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.

Jim Harbaugh Nasty Nestor Aparicio 1998

Let Jim Harbaugh tell you why he got into coaching

Baltimore Positive

The relationship of Los Angeles Chargers head coach Jim Harbaugh and Nestor pre-dates the arrival his big brother John as the leader of the Baltimore Ravens. Back in 2004, when executive producer Ray Bachman was looking to surprise Nestor with a radio call-in for an anniversary show, he found Captain Comeback to come back to WNST for a spirited chat about his desire to be a coach two decades ago after taking his first gig with the University of San Diego Toreros.

Unitas to Unitas Johnny U

The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas

Baltimore Positive

It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.

JY Styx SanFran 2015

Being a Styx ‘Renegade’ long before it was the Steelers battle song

Baltimore Positive

After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a “mirror, mirror on the wall” chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.

Joshua Humbert Coppin

Everything that makes Coppin State great

Baltimore Positive

Coppin State Vice President for Advancement Joshua Humbert tells Nestor what makes the Eagles’ campus a place to brag about in West Baltimore, highlighting the university’s recent achievements, including a rise in national rankings, increased fundraising, and enhanced technology and facilities. Humbert emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and community support, noting that Coppin has raised $17 million of its $25 million campaign goal.

Baltimore Ravens scratchoff

Ravens fans still getting lucky from scratch

Baltimore Positive

Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor for some Ravens chatter and late chances to win big prizes, and highlighted a $2.9 million Fast Play VIP Club ticket win in Randallstown, the largest jackpot in five years.

Ravens and Roquan limp toward Hollywood and the charge of HarBowl III

Baltimore Positive

When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.

Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia

Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia

Baltimore Positive

In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.

Nestor crab cakes

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour schedule for the holidays is here:

Nestor Aparicio

There’s no place like home for the holidays and no one more makes us feel more warm and welcome during December than our incredible sponsors, friends, supporters and local businesses that power us up all year-round. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour is back on the road for the egg nog, conversations, conviviality and fellowship over some seasonal treats and shipping the best of Baltimore anywhere you – or loved ones – will be this holiday season.

Harbaugh after Steelers loss

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

Luke Jones

Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.

Adam Lambert Nestor Aparicio

Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen

Baltimore Positive

In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.

Greg Renoff Van Halen author

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

Baltimore Positive

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

David Bowie Tin Machine

The day that David Bowie and I talked about spirituality, God and Ziggy Stardust

Baltimore Positive

David Bowie talks Tin Machine and Ziggy Stardust with Nestor in November 1991. There’s a whole back story to Nestor panning David Bowie’s “Sound And Vision” tour and then answering the phone when he called on November 8, 1991.

The Thin White Duke was simply brilliant and charming in this interview with the very green Nestor Aparicio, then the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This was the era of Tin Machine.

Lamar Jackson Pittsburgh Steelers Baltimore Ravens

#ColumnNes: Steel trying to figure out how to win in Pittsburgh

Nestor Aparicio

The Baltimore Ravens are not playing smart football. The lack of discipline across the board has reared its head and leaves them as indistinct as their 7-4 mark headed to face to the Chargers.

They are the most penalized team in the NFL. And continually adding to the resume.

They have earned the distinction of the 32nd-ranked team against the pass. Somehow, the Steelers even managed to run for 122 yards on them on Sunday.

Kenny Mayne ESPN Wiffle Ball

The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick

Baltimore Positive

Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course, Nestor presses Mayne on his Pearl Jam and Preakness presence.

Charlie Batch Pittsburgh Steelers

Charlie Batch: Baltimore at Pittsburgh is always a big game

Baltimore Positive

Former Steelers quarterback and lifer Pittsburgh good guy Charlie Batch gives Nestor some insights and perspective on what has made the team better with Russell Wilson under center. And what makes the Steelers’ defense dangerous for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Sunday at The Confluence.

Maryland Oyster Fest Fells Point Kooper's

Day 10 Hitting Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and New Orleans grilled spirit

Baltimore Positive

Our intrepid oyster eater and discoverer Nestor Aparicio enjoyed spending another beautiful day in Baltimore by hitting the Fells Point Square for Oyster Fest and some New Orleans grilled spirit on Day 10 of the Maryland Oyster Tour presented by Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions to celebrate 26 years of local awesomeness at WNST. This buttery concoction from our friends at Kooper’s was delicious!

Shelbie Rassler SpiderVerse conductor

Conducting her way through the Spider-Verse with love, sweet love

Baltimore Positive

Family friend (and once little girl playing the piano and banging the drums) Shelbie Rassler is conducting the Spiderman Across the Spider-Verse orchestra as the show comes to The Lyric on November 15th. Wait’ll you hear her Burt Bacharach story about the world needing love, sweet love…

Tim Walsh Coppin State volleyball

Signing up and setting up the love of volleyball with Coppin State head coach Tim Walsh

Baltimore Positive

Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.

Maryland Lottery holiday scratchoff

Holidays. Celebrate. Win!

Baltimore Positive

While Nestor wanted to lean in on Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin just a tad during Cleveland Week (Guardians exit and Browns fall), this one also included a mutual Fernando Valenzuela tribute and a chance to roll out the big holiday scratch-offs and promotions that have skipped right past the pumpkin pie and into the peppermint season. And someone sitting on a $1 million ticket that is unclaimed.

Lamar hips

When you have the right quarterback, it changes everything…

Baltimore Positive

As Lamar Jackson floats through another season as a potential MV3 for the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the quarterback play around the rest of the NFL and teams with Super Bowl hopes – and the unsavory options otherwise.

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