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Going back to tell your 10th grade English teacher why To Kill A Mockingbird was so important

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The waiting is the hardest part

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
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During Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor reconnects with the Dundalk High literary critic and usage taskmaster of his youth, Miss Susan Monday. They both do talk radio for a living. A journey in education…

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Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
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The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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Luke Jones

Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
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Luke Jones

On the move again: Ravens-Steelers game shifts to Tuesday night

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Should that game be played, next week's originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
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The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

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Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
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The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
Read more

Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
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On the move again: Ravens-Steelers game shifts to Tuesday night

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Should that game be played, next week's originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
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Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

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Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
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Community

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
Read more
Luke Jones

Ricard, Madubuike, Cox join Jackson as latest additions to Ravens’ COVID-19 list

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Pittsburgh also added three players to its reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday afternoon.
Read more
Luke Jones

On the move again: Ravens-Steelers game shifts to Tuesday night

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Should that game be played, next week's originally scheduled Thursday game against Dallas would move to Monday, Dec. 7 at 5 p.m.
Read more
Covid

The latest on Lamar Jackson and Ravens COVID situation before Pittsburgh

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Here's everything we know about Lamar Jackson testing positive and the Baltimore Ravens status for playing the Pittsburgh Steelers on Sunday.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Navigating modern adversity – on or off the field

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Wealth manager Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss navigating adversity during challenging times. The Ravens are going through it. So are all of us...
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Torrey Smith shares dream and vision for future of families in West Baltimore

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The former Baltimore Ravens wide receiver and Super Bowl XLVII champion is teaming up with Baltimore Recreation and Parks to make a difference in our city.

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...

Finding gratitude amidst pandemic holiday madness

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The election fallout and recent COVID lockdowns have created tough emotions but Todd Schuler and Nestor try to find the blessings with the turkey and cranberry as Thanksgiving approaches.

Going full dissident on baseball and the world of sports

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Author and essayist Howard Bryant provides some backdrop as a former sports writer watching politics and a plague make its way onto the field amidst racial strife in America. Even for those who want to "stick to sports"...

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

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Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.

Attempting to explain how the Pittsburgh Steelers are still undefeated

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Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh says there's plenty of Thanksgiving with yins in the Steel City as Roethlisberger and Tomlin want seconds with a depleted Ravens unit.

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)
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Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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SPORTS

Ravens

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens blow late lead in overtime loss to Titans

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“You have to tackle better. That’s the best run-after-contact team in the league. We did well early, but we didn’t finish strong enough.”
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News

Are undefeated Steelers only the second best team in AFC?

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He's written about all of the great Pittsburgh football teams up close but now Ed Bouchette of The Athletic watches from afar as the unlikely undefeated Pittsburgh Steelers try to author a different kind of story in 2020.
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Lamar Jackson tests positive for COVID-19 as Ravens’ virus outbreak nightmare continues

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The reigning NFL MVP was among the latest Baltimore players to test positive, putting Sunday's game against Pittsburgh in clear jeopardy.

Inability to finish against Tennessee puts Ravens on ropes at Thanksgiving

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Each side of the ball looked to the other to finish the game with neither getting the job done for Baltimore.

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

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A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...

Attempting to explain how the Pittsburgh Steelers are still undefeated

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Will Graves of The Associated Press in Pittsburgh says there's plenty of Thanksgiving with yins in the Steel City as Roethlisberger and Tomlin want seconds with a depleted Ravens unit.

A bright idea to light up Ravens fans in darkness of winter

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Our pal Cort Smith at Sporticulture has supported our sporty chats for years but here's one with him discussing why a lifer local flower lover from Walnut Springs Nursery would dream up cool NFL sports novelties like magma lamps.

McPhee joins growing list of Ravens’ positive tests before Pittsburgh game

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The veteran outside linebacker won't be able to play in the Pittsburgh game, which is still scheduled for Thursday night.

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)

Tackling the issue of tackling for Ravens

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what happens when Lamar Jackson doesn't run all over the field and the defense has to step up and win a football game.

Maryland handles Old Dominion in season opener 85-67

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Eric Ayala led the way with 19 points and five rebounds for the Terps, who won their 44th consecutive home opener.

Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

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Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)
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BILL COLE

In case you need a gentle reminder about why gathering for the holidays isn’t a good idea

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There is a plague in progress. Please listen to science and doctors and show love to each other by wearing a mask and social distancing. But eat well and order some ice cream...
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LEONARD RASKIN

The waiting is the hardest part

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
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TODD SCHULER

Grieving the loss of the Calvert Hall and Loyola on Thanksgiving Day

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A tradition unlike any other, the cancellation of the Turkey Bowl makes this a silent pigskin holiday pausing a passionate local rivalry. Former Delegate...
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BALTIMORE NEWS

The waiting is the hardest part

Community 0
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss all possibilities of Ravens and Steelers COVID mess and game being moved to Tuesday night.
Read more

Order your delicious Baltimore Positive Taharka ice cream special 8-pack here!

Community 0
Running the scoop shops is difficult during a pandemic so let Kowfi Dorman-El bring the deliciousness to you. And we'll save you $15.70 on every order beginning on Black Friday. Do you prefer pumpkin spice latte or egg nog? Make sure you get the sweet potato crumble!
Read more

Putting together pieces of Ravens mess after Titans loss

Local 0
Luke Jones and Nestor reconstruct what happened after halftime and what felt like a comfortable lead against Tennessee on Sunday.
Read more

Finding gratitude amidst pandemic holiday madness

Business 0
The election fallout and recent COVID lockdowns have created tough emotions but Todd Schuler and Nestor try to find the blessings with the turkey and cranberry as Thanksgiving approaches.
Read more

Managing a COVID crisis in Owings Mills with Steelers waiting for leftovers

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Dusting off from loss to Titans, now John Harbaugh and Ravens franchise faces a massive crisis as they'll head to Pittsburgh shorthanded on Sunday. (We think...)
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POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Arts

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman catches up on music to sports radio transition

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A recurring guest in recent years as he left the drum kit of The Black Crowes to become a sports radio host at Fox Sports Radio, Gorman and Nestor catches up on Orioles, NFL and life in Nashville with the new band Trigger Hippy.
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Arts

Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

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They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.
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Music

Billy Squier chats about The Stroke and success in December 1989

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During his youthful teenage #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio chatted with many legends coming through the area on tour. This is the first of two with the leader of the band who once opened for Kiss at the Capital Centre.
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Arts

Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

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This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.
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Music

Late, great Dan Fogelberg talked about love, breakups and the environment with Nestor in June 1991 before Merriweather Post concert

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It hard to say how much we are missing the beautiful music of the living legacy to the leader of the band.
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Arts

James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003

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Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore.
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BUSINESS

Community

Abdalla says Code 3 For Change is addressing COVID downtime and opioid epidemic

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Educating the world about the warning signs of opioid danger in your family and home...
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Business

Thiru Vignarajah tells us why he wanted to be Mayor of Baltimore

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You will not be disappointed by these lengthy, informative chats with mayoral candidates regarding serious issues in our city.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Ruppersberger discusses the world of Trump in Washington

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Our final segment with Dutch Ruppersberger, who tackles Trump, the Mueller Report and the future of cybersecurity in the modern world with Nestor and Don as Baltimore Positive launches.
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Arts

Ross shares the magic of theatre with Nestor and Don from Baltimore Center Stage

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The lullabye of Broadway goes dark all over the world and we mourn the loss of the magic of live theatre
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EDUCATION

Community

What’s so great about The Constitution of the United States?

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It was written back in 1789 so none of us were there but with many interpretations and "Originalists" now entering the discussion during the rushed Supreme Court nomination of Amy Coney Barrett, we thought a civics course with our scholar Todd Schuler was in order.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Dixon discusses how her past has guided her future

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We asked mayoral candidate Sheila Dixon tough questions about trust, honesty and transparency at City Hall...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope

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For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story...
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HEALTH

Community

Don and Nestor take a deep breathe to adjust to life during this crisis

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How can we help local businesses stay alive in the deadly era of the corona virus and self quarantine?
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Message to LBGTQ community from McIntosh always ‘We Can Do This’

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A leader on the issue for three decades, McIntosh discusses her journey and love and life in our middle segment with Madame Chair
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Business

Wagner tells Towson CVP story of pandemic transition and serving first responders

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Local people helping local people during the biggest crisis of our lifetime
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ARTS

Arts

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

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Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.
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Arts

Leverty returns to discuss impact of “Love of a Lifetime” and songwriting for memories

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On eve of another fantastic M3 Festival at Merriweather Post Pavilion, Firehouse guitarist Bill Leverty drops by for a meandering chat about music and songs we all know by heart.
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Arts

A bright idea to light up Ravens fans in darkness of winter

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Our pal Cort Smith at Sporticulture has supported our sporty chats for years but here's one with him discussing why a lifer local flower lover from Walnut Springs Nursery would dream up cool NFL sports novelties like magma lamps.
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks

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Guitarist Bill Leverty of Firehouse talks about life after Hammerjacks and being a musician with a song that means a lot to folks.
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Hall of Fame

Was Nestor nervous the first time he sat down to interview Brooks Robinson?

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It happened at Hooters at Harborplace and there are no pictures to show just how nervous Nestor was in trying to be cool with royalty in 1995
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Hall of Fame

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

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Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.
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Orioles

Legendary Cleveland sportswriter Terry Pluto remembers his Summer of 1979 with The Earl Of Baltimore

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Sure, the Browns are coming to play the Ravens in the middle of a pandemic this week – and we covered that – but this chat went back to Nestor's favorite summer with his Pop.
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Remember That Time

The first time Nestor met Brian Billick and asked him if he was taking the Ravens job

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Before Living Classrooms and WNST, there was that time when Nestor flew to Minneapolis for the NFC Championship Game to meet the guy who would become the first Super Bowl-winning coacg of the Baltimore Ravens.
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Hall of Fame

The “great” Nils Lofgren talks about being an E Streeter

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WNST.net owner Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the "great" Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's legendary Hall of Fame band.
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Arts

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

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Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.
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Celebrities

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta's Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star...
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Leadership

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

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The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
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Arts

Lead singer of Kansas Ronnie Platt joins Nestor again to discuss the Point of Know Return

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When classic rock bands stay on the road and change members, sometimes it can be bumpy. This is an incredible tale of a band that Nestor discovered at "Leftoverture"...
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