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WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 18 – Our Give A Spit 30 MLB Ballparks in 30 Days Marathon

Nestor Aparicio

Even though this is further down the list, it might be the greatest thing we’ve ever done. When Jennifer Ford Aparicio was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2014 and survived that summer watching baseball, Nestor was inspired to live out a dream and make it matter. And the 30-30 MLB Give A Spit Tour was born. In June and July of 2015, the couple swabbed for the bone marrow registry in 18 ballparks, swabbing thousands of baseball fans over 30 days and even made it Cooperstown. No rainouts, one passport forgotten, many celebrities and wonderful friends we visited and made along the way on behalf of There Goes My Hero.

The Christmas night when the Baltimore Ravens became Super Bowl favorites

Baltimore Positive

It was as impressive an effort as any in Ravens’ history. Five interceptions, almost flawless offense and a holiday win to make Santa Claus proud. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Christmas effort by Ravens in beating 49ers 33-19 in Santa Clara behind the art of Lamar Jackson and a defensive gem in befuddling Niners quarterback Brock Purdy.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 20 – The legacy of the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis

Nestor Aparicio

It’s complicated – and always will be, the Colts thing in Baltimore for anyone who was alive in 1984. Over a quarter of a century it’s never been ignored but back in 2011 at the Indianapolis Super Bowl, Nestor finally put down the sword and the horseshoe for his mental health writing a letter to the citizens of Indiana that got nearly a million views during Radio Row week. But it didn’t come without raising a whole lotta hell for a quarter of a century.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 21 – The night we took ‘Wild’ Bill Hagy to Orioles-Phillies game at Camden Yards

Nestor Aparicio

On June 28, 2002, Nestor Aparicio led a return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards by the franchise’s biggest fan and larger-than-life Dundalk cab driver “Wild” Bill Hagy, who was an avid WNST listener. The two spent weeks on the air inviting by-then disgruntled Angelos Orioles watchers down to “Pack The Perch” with more than 2,000 our of listeners purchasing tickets in Sections 382-384-386-388 via a special phone number.

Answering the caw in January is the final hurdle for these Ravens

Baltimore Positive

In the aftermath of another impressive road victory by the Baltimore Ravens, Nestor Aparicio answered the call from his Las Vegas pal J.T. The Brick on his Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio overnight show and gave an overview of what he sees from the AFC-leading 11-3 squad and their path to a No. 1 seed.

Trying to understand the facts about new Orioles lease at Camden Yards

Baltimore Positive

As the ink was drying on the new Maryland Stadium Authority deal with John Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles, former MSA chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a primer on a new stadium deal at Camden Yards and what it means for the fans, the citizens and the team. A compelling stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for the holidays at Weis Markets at Honeygo in Perry Hall.

Serving gratitude and holiday peace of mind with our football

Baltimore Positive

In an all-too-rare holiday sit down amongst friends, Bill Cole joins Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville to discuss all of of the football we’ve been watching and the season of holiday gratitude upon us to immerse and enjoy. Christmas is a time to say I love you!

Putting the local HEX on the stink and odor in your sweaty athletic gear

Baltimore Positive

In an effort to get the stench out of his rancid hot yoga gear, Nestor found a laundry product that was produced right here in Baltimore. Then, he set out to find HEX founder Drew Westervelt, who joined him at Far & Dotter in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell the rest of an amazing science, sports and a determination detergent trail from lacrosse laundry to stinky hot yoga gear and getting it really clean.

The ham and egger in Kyle Hamilton

Baltimore Positive

As the offense continues to lose players almost weekly, it’s the Ravens’ defense that has been stout because of the emergence of All Pro caliber play from Kyle Hamilton, who is proving to be a one-of-one kind of hybrid athlete that changes what opposing offenses can do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss slowing Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers multiple attack on Christmas night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A defense that must earn its way home in January

Baltimore Positive

Through a dozen games it has been the consistency of the Baltimore Ravens defense that has been remarkable as their play after bye week will open a great opportunity for top seeding in the NFL playoffs. Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss biggest concerns for the surging 9-3 AFC North leaders and the star players emerging on Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Blowing the whistle on when to throw the flag

Baltimore Positive

As the Ravens take a weekend before gearing up for the stretch run that begins against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10th, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what goes on in the brain of John Harbaugh and the flow of information from the Ravens upstairs when the red challenge flag is thrown – or isn’t.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 18 – Our Give A Spit 30 MLB Ballparks in 30 Days Marathon

Nestor Aparicio

Even though this is further down the list, it might be the greatest thing we’ve ever done. When Jennifer Ford Aparicio was diagnosed with leukemia in March 2014 and survived that summer watching baseball, Nestor was inspired to live out a dream and make it matter. And the 30-30 MLB Give A Spit Tour was born. In June and July of 2015, the couple swabbed for the bone marrow registry in 18 ballparks, swabbing thousands of baseball fans over 30 days and even made it Cooperstown. No rainouts, one passport forgotten, many celebrities and wonderful friends we visited and made along the way on behalf of There Goes My Hero.

The Christmas night when the Baltimore Ravens became Super Bowl favorites

Baltimore Positive

It was as impressive an effort as any in Ravens’ history. Five interceptions, almost flawless offense and a holiday win to make Santa Claus proud. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a glorious Christmas effort by Ravens in beating 49ers 33-19 in Santa Clara behind the art of Lamar Jackson and a defensive gem in befuddling Niners quarterback Brock Purdy.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 20 – The legacy of the Baltimore Colts and Indianapolis

Nestor Aparicio

It’s complicated – and always will be, the Colts thing in Baltimore for anyone who was alive in 1984. Over a quarter of a century it’s never been ignored but back in 2011 at the Indianapolis Super Bowl, Nestor finally put down the sword and the horseshoe for his mental health writing a letter to the citizens of Indiana that got nearly a million views during Radio Row week. But it didn’t come without raising a whole lotta hell for a quarter of a century.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 21 – The night we took ‘Wild’ Bill Hagy to Orioles-Phillies game at Camden Yards

Nestor Aparicio

On June 28, 2002, Nestor Aparicio led a return to Oriole Park at Camden Yards by the franchise’s biggest fan and larger-than-life Dundalk cab driver “Wild” Bill Hagy, who was an avid WNST listener. The two spent weeks on the air inviting by-then disgruntled Angelos Orioles watchers down to “Pack The Perch” with more than 2,000 our of listeners purchasing tickets in Sections 382-384-386-388 via a special phone number.

Answering the caw in January is the final hurdle for these Ravens

Baltimore Positive

In the aftermath of another impressive road victory by the Baltimore Ravens, Nestor Aparicio answered the call from his Las Vegas pal J.T. The Brick on his Sirius XM Mad Dog Radio overnight show and gave an overview of what he sees from the AFC-leading 11-3 squad and their path to a No. 1 seed.

Trying to understand the facts about new Orioles lease at Camden Yards

Baltimore Positive

As the ink was drying on the new Maryland Stadium Authority deal with John Angelos and the Baltimore Orioles, former MSA chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a primer on a new stadium deal at Camden Yards and what it means for the fans, the citizens and the team. A compelling stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for the holidays at Weis Markets at Honeygo in Perry Hall.

Serving gratitude and holiday peace of mind with our football

Baltimore Positive

In an all-too-rare holiday sit down amongst friends, Bill Cole joins Nestor at State Fare in Catonsville to discuss all of of the football we’ve been watching and the season of holiday gratitude upon us to immerse and enjoy. Christmas is a time to say I love you!

Putting the local HEX on the stink and odor in your sweaty athletic gear

Baltimore Positive

In an effort to get the stench out of his rancid hot yoga gear, Nestor found a laundry product that was produced right here in Baltimore. Then, he set out to find HEX founder Drew Westervelt, who joined him at Far & Dotter in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell the rest of an amazing science, sports and a determination detergent trail from lacrosse laundry to stinky hot yoga gear and getting it really clean.

The ham and egger in Kyle Hamilton

Baltimore Positive

As the offense continues to lose players almost weekly, it’s the Ravens’ defense that has been stout because of the emergence of All Pro caliber play from Kyle Hamilton, who is proving to be a one-of-one kind of hybrid athlete that changes what opposing offenses can do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss slowing Brock Purdy, Christian McCaffrey and the San Francisco 49ers multiple attack on Christmas night.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

A defense that must earn its way home in January

Baltimore Positive

Through a dozen games it has been the consistency of the Baltimore Ravens defense that has been remarkable as their play after bye week will open a great opportunity for top seeding in the NFL playoffs. Luke Jones and Nestor the discuss biggest concerns for the surging 9-3 AFC North leaders and the star players emerging on Mike Macdonald’s defense.

Blowing the whistle on when to throw the flag

Baltimore Positive

As the Ravens take a weekend before gearing up for the stretch run that begins against the Los Angeles Rams on December 10th, Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor wonder what goes on in the brain of John Harbaugh and the flow of information from the Ravens upstairs when the red challenge flag is thrown – or isn’t.

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