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Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run
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Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run

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Roman says Ravens offense has “tons of stuff sitting in the vault” for stretch run
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Roman says Ravens offense has “tons of stuff sitting in the vault” for stretch run

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Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday
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Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday

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Martindale: “If you want to be known in this city, play well against Pittsburgh”
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Martindale: “If you want to be known in this city, play well against Pittsburgh”

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Five Ravens cornerbacks questionable for Pittsburgh game due to illness or injury
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Five Ravens cornerbacks questionable for Pittsburgh game due to illness or injury

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Mark Turgeon out as Maryland basketball coach after 10-plus seasons
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Mark Turgeon out as Maryland basketball coach after 10-plus seasons

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The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage
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The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

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Lamar cannot do it alone
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Lamar cannot do it alone

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The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72
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The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

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Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 13 showdown in Pittsburgh
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

Lamar cannot do it alone

The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

Stuffing a grownup stocking with fun

As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad

The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

And now the Browns will sit and wait for Ravens to arrive next weekend

Longtime Cleveland sports radio host Mark "Munch" Bishop joins Nestor from Northern Ohio for a recap of the Ravens win over Browns and the long 14 days of waiting for AFC North revenge on The Lake.

The final days of Ben Roethlisberger?

Longtime Steelers insider Ed Bouchette of The Athletic discusses what appears to be the end of the black and gold road for the Ben Roethlisberger era in Pittsburgh.

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

Lamar cannot do it alone

As colleagues at Sporting News Radio two decades ago, Dan Pompei joined Nestor almost daily to discuss the NFL. Now covering the league for The Athletic, Pompei charts the progress of Lamar Jackson and the first-place Ravens as the schedule gets thicker.

Getting Weis and hearty with some winter comfort food

Always in search of a new way to bend a Crock Pot, Nestor spends some time with Hannah Gratti and Alyssa Marsh of Weis Markets to discuss some weekend football food and creative new dishes for the holidays.

Selling St. Louis football down the river?

No one followed the truth of the money and the lawyers in the NFL mess with Stan Kroenke, Los Angeles and putting the screws to St. Louis more than sports business attorney Daniel Wallach. An eye-opening account of why the city folded in its fight and the local Missouri lawyers cashed out – and in...

Stuffing a grownup stocking with fun

Carole Gentry of The Maryland Lottery and Gaming gets Nestor into the spirit of the holidays with some fun seasonal scratch offs and stocking stuffers (and some do's and don'ts!)

Want to hear the story of two miracles for the holidays?

Erik Sauer and Jennifer Aparicio discuss the role of local charity There Goes My Hero is saving the lives of leukemia and blood cancer patients. Both are still with us because of incredible doctors and miraculous German donors from the bone marrow registry.

Home for the holidays in Harford County with Barry Glassman

When Harford County Executive Barry Glassman found out that Nestor was moving, he extended the invite north. They gathered at Conrad's in Abingdon to discuss a myriad of issues for the county, Build Back Better and stimulating the local economy while getting folks vaccinated.

Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local 'cake.

As the Steelers lose, Tomlin attempts to lead a depleted squad

AP Pittsburgh reporter Will Graves suggests to Nestor that perhaps the Pittsburgh Steelers organization went a year too long with the status quo at quarterback. Now the head coach is trying to figure it out as injuries and losses mount.

The science and education of better indoor A.I.R.

In our continuing education about indoor air spaces and the quality of our lives during COVID, Martin Knott joins Nestor to discuss fresh A.I.R. for indoor spaces and how it makes us healthier and more functional.

Analyzing the choppy play of Ravens offense

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the moving parts on the offensive line and the many responsibilities of Lamar Jackson as Ravens to continue to win in AFC North.

Moving Queen all over the defensive board to beat the Browns

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in huge win over Browns on Sunday night

The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the "Aparicio" in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park.

Addressing the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson

After four interceptions on Sunday night against the Cleveland Browns, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the recent turnover problems of Lamar Jackson and how that must change in Pittsburgh and beyond.

Batch: After Bengals loss, the pain in Pittsburgh is real

Former Steelers quarterback Charlie Batch gives Nestor the realities of the situation in Pittsburgh as Ravens come to Confluence in first place in AFC.

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

It's no secret that Nestor is from Dundalk. So, on the eve of the mighty Dundalk Owls heading to the state title game to face Mervo in Annapolis, Dennis Koulatsos invited him to sing the alma mater. As always, it comes with a story...
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
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Thiru Vignarajah joins Nestor and Don to discuss trees, the city and crime realities in Baltimore
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Ben Jealous discusses political landscape in Maryland and race for next Governor
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Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty discuss the real state of Maryland politics and what voters want
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The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte
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Youth baseball and life rules intersect as Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don
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The Recon remembers Ted Venetoulis and talks Governor race in Maryland
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
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SPORTS

Bowser on latest edition of Ravens-Steelers: “It’s going to be a brawl”

"Especially with fans coming back this year, it’s going to be a whole new experience compared to last year."

Ravens’ tilt with Pittsburgh reminds how quickly seasons can turn

Thursday marked a year since the most bizarre chapter in a rivalry that’s been one of the NFL’s best for two decades.

Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday

Will Baltimore bury Ben Roethlisberger and struggling Pittsburgh on Sunday?

Back from shoulder injury, Ravens’ Brandon Williams feeling fresh for stretch run

The veteran nose tackle missed three straight games out of the bye week before returning against Cleveland last week.

Ravens’ Jackson says he “looked like a rookie” in poor performance against Browns

The star quarterback said he's now ready to turn the page to the Pittsburgh game after lamenting his four-interception outing in Week 12.

Orioles retain rights to all six arbitration-eligible players for 2022

Baltimore retained the contractual rights to Trey Mancini with baseball's lockout looming.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of Week 13 showdown in Pittsburgh

Lamar Jackson makes only his third career start against the Steelers on Sunday.

Singing the alma mater for old Dundalk High

It's no secret that Nestor is from Dundalk. So, on the eve of the mighty Dundalk Owls heading to the state title game to face Mervo in Annapolis, Dennis Koulatsos invited him to sing the alma mater. As always, it comes with a story...

Orioles sign veteran infielder Rougned Odor to one-year contract

The 27-year-old batted .202/.286/.379 with 15 home runs, 12 doubles, 42 runs scored, and 39 RBIs for the Yankees last season.

The story of Dick Allen and the Southside of Chicago in ’72

A new book on the 1972 Chicago White Sox and the Hall of Fame candidacy of Dick Allen intrigues the "Aparicio" in Nestor. Authors John Owens and David Fletcher join him from The Windy City to reminisce about tough times and great uniforms at Comiskey Park.

Humphrey says “it was just special” for Ravens defense to pick up struggling Jackson

"It’s pretty obvious that he’s done some special things [and] won us a lot of games, sometimes, almost by himself."

Martindale: “If you want to be known in this city, play well against Pittsburgh”

"It’s just a great game to coach in, whether it’s here or there."

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Barry Glassman discusses role of Comptroller and why he’s running

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Conrad's in Abingdon with Harford County Executive Barry Glassman, who is set to run for Comptroller in 2022.

The (last place) Orioles and Pirates and a(nother) MLB work stoppage

Robby Incmikowski covers baseball in Pittsburgh. Nestor Aparicio used to cover baseball in Baltimore. Both the Orioles and Pirates have bottomed out in the standings just in time for a massive MLB war between owners and players. Somehow, they managed to discuss their love of the game.

Mmmmmm! Egg nog in Fell’s Point under the holiday lights

Straight from the square in Fells Point, Gail Furman of Max's Taphouse invites Nestor to his favorite neighborhood for Holiday Egg Nog activities and a tree lighting with Michael McCrary.

Want to hear the story of two miracles for the holidays?

Erik Sauer and Jennifer Aparicio discuss the role of local charity There Goes My Hero is saving the lives of leukemia and blood cancer patients. Both are still with us because of incredible doctors and miraculous German donors from the bone marrow registry.

Telling the Conrad’s Seafood story and tasting that True Blue crab cake

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery landed in Abingdon with a local family pulling the crabs from the North Chesapeake waters and serving them hot on your table. Andrea Conrad tells us the family seafood story and shares a legit local 'cake.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Miner details and major problems with many Trump lies during pandemic

Our fellow podcast political analyst Ryan Miner joins us for our first simulcast of thoughts on where this presidency is leading our country

Dr. Mileah Kromer sets Nestor straight on science of polling and accuracy

Goucher pollster Dr. Mileah Kromer joined former Baltimore County Executive Don Mohler and local radio host Nestor Aparicio for another #BaltimorePositive chat about polls and political opinion. Listen and learn...

Kurtinitis tells us what remote campus life entails for many local students and teachers at CCBC

The impact of COVID on local education has been staggering

If you know a military veteran in need, MCVET can help

We see homeless folks on corners throughout our region. If they've served our country, there's a local group ready to serve them with dignity, assistance and shelter. Let Jeffrey Kendrick explain...

EDUCATION

The power of education to mold society

A pair of Baltimore County executives and former educators discussing the role of government, education and trying to make the world a better place

Copeland says online educational tools still open doors to Lewis Museum for learning

The Executive Director of the Reginald F. Lewis Museum of Maryland African American History & Culture tells us how to stay involved

Hornbeck shares his beliefs on the value of public education in America

David Hornbeck explains the long struggle of government vs. education in America

HEALTH

Schmoke tells Nestor and Don what the next mayor of Baltimore needs

Talking all things marijuana, leadership and running the University of Baltimore during a pandemic

Van Hollen takes a deep dive on affordable health care

Health care in America is at the core of many debates. Our U.S Senator Chris Van Hollen explains his philosophy on where our country should be headed for the next generation.

Doring discusses role of MD State Dental Association for all patients during COVID

Donating their PPE to area hospitals and staying on duty for trauma and emergencies, local dentists are waiting through the crisis like everyone else

ARTS

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...

Crab Cake Tour Episode 1: The Faidley’s of Lexington Market story

Nestor Aparicio is on the road in The Free State in search of the perfect Maryland crab cake. His first stop is the originator, Nancy Devine, who began mixing up her now world famous jumbo lump crab cakes at Lexington Market in the 1980s. Let her tell you about her mustardy delicious concoction...

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes comes home to Baltimore for first chat with Nestor

It wasn't until The Black Crowes broke up that Nestor first had drummer and Severna Park grad Gorman on the radio show. They made up for lost time with the gospel of how much he loved the band.

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.

Nils Lofgren comes up for The Rising with Springsteen chat in Spring 2003

It is always a pleasure to talk rock and roll, sports and life in the great rock and roll band in the world with the great Maryland native and one time "Bullets Fever" author. Life in E Street with the affable Lofgren.

Is Nils Lofgren the offensive coordinator of the E Street Band?

Longtime Bruce Springsteen zealot Nestor Aparicio of WNST.net continues his chat with the great Marylander Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band.

What is the future of baseball and how will our kids see the game?

Author Mark Mussina joins Nestor to discuss modern baseball and the attention span of American children.

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.

Getting 1% better every day to be a Ironman champion

Special Olympian Chris Nikic is the first Down Syndrome athlete to complete an Ironman triathlon. Our virtual Radio Row coverage still find champions everywhere as he and his dad Nick join us to discuss his next race.

Serendipity, gratitude and fall fitness after 30 crab cakes in 30 days

Because serendipity has been on the menu throughout this crazy month of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, fitness coach Sandra Gallagher-Mohler offers some wisdom and advice for being in the right place at the right time.

Nils Lofgren talks all things E Street on Radio Row in Phoenix

Nestor Aparicio gets the honor of spending time with pal Nils Lofgren of Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band at the 2008 Super Bowl in Phoenix.

Brooks Robinson talks Orioles baseball with Nestor at Hooters

It was the spring of 1995 and Major League Baseball was recovering from an awful strike and Brooks Robinson was sitting at Harborplace talking about a new day in the game.

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