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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history

Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history
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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January

Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo

Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo
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The Godfather of modern football analytics Aaron Schatz of Football Outsiders talks Ravens statistical trends for this season vs. last year’s juggernaut with Lamar Jackson.

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Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."
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"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."
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Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.
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Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

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Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.
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Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

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"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."
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Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.
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Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

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Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.
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Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia
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Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
LISTEN
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Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history

Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history
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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January

Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo

Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

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Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

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The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.
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Makeda Scott discusses public education in Baltimore County and future for students
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White House photographer Doug Mills talks Trump, images and American Presidential history
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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo
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Tonya Aiken of Howard County Public Library tells Nestor about virtual Stacks event on February 27
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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road
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Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss Ravens Festivus and democracy and citizenship in action
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Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo
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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens
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Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and Marine veteran B.J. Ganem discuss Bills and pets for soldiers
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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo
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Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history
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Voice of Bills John Murphy says Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen
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Lou Weinkam joins Nestor to discuss rituals of Ravens fans during Festivus
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SPORTS

Wolfe says Ravens defense’s dance on Titans logo “wasn’t a disrespect thing”

Tennessee had danced on the Ravens' midfield logo before each of the last two meetings in Baltimore, but Marcus Peters' interception sealed the deal on Sunday.

To dance – or not to dance – on another team’s logo?

Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze the latest salvo in the simmering Ravens and Titans feud after the purple defense led by Marcus Peters taunted...

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee

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Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.

Test of wills coming between Buffalo quarterback Allen, Ravens defense

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Josh Allen led all NFL quarterbacks in touchdown passes and passing yards against the blitz this season.

Jackson runs to first playoff win as Ravens topple Tennessee 20-13

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The star quarterback rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown as Baltimore advanced to the AFC divisional round.

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo

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Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.

Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

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"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."

Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.

Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round

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Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.

Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday

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Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen's success against the blitz this season.

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BALTIMORE NEWS

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

POLITICS

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MUSIC CLASSIC

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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Arts

Asking Mike Campbell what it’s like to be a Heartbreaker

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Back in his #AlmostFamous days, Nestor Aparicio was the music critic of The Evening Sun in Baltimore. A more subdued version of him asked Tom Petty's favorite guitar player about making rock and roll music and touring.
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Music

Pat Benatar talks jazz vs. rock and roll and parenting on the road in summer of 1991 before Pier Six concert

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During his days as an #AlmostFamous music critic at The Evening Sun, Nestor Aparicio got a chance to interview many touring musicians. He loved Benatar from the first time he saw her perform "Heartbreaker" on Don Kirschner's Rock Concert.
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Music

My heart’s dark but it’s rising…

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Hell's brewing, dark sun is on the rise...
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Arts

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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Arts

Chip Znuff of Enuff Znuff joins Nestor to talk rock and rock and M3 Festival at Merriweather

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One time, Nestor Aparicio and Chip Znuff saw Nolan Ryan pitch at Memorial Stadium together in a limo. And, yes, Chip was wearing that hat and those shades. Get high on a new thing and a few old stories in this one...
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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Remembering the magic of Bob Brown and his Orioles

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Usually we discuss current sports business issues with Georgetown professor Marty Conway. But, given his run on 33rd Street with the godfather of Baltimore sports public relations during the 1980s, we thought he should tell ya about the legend of Bob.
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Community

Future Mayor Brandon Scott discusses his plan to tackle crime and heal Baltimore

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He is the presumptive next mayor of Baltimore and the current City Council President and we had a lot of questions for Brandon Scott as we discussed his victory, COVID and how to send the kids back to school in Maryland.
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Arts

Hoffberger says best is yet to come for American Visionary Arts Museum in COVID aftermath

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We continue our extended Arts Week tour of Baltimore's COVID shuttered museums and historic institutions and discuss ways they're still reaching their core mission of engaging and educating citizens
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Crime

T.J. Smith tells us why he wanted to be Mayor of Baltimore

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We chatted at length with candidates who had a dream of running the City of Baltimore
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EDUCATION

Arts

McIntosh tells us what a leads an art teacher into Baltimore politics

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Maggie McIntosh has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1992 but we went back to her roots as a teacher and her initial political activism in the 43rd District
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Business

The significance of affordable housing for future of Baltimore

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O'Doherty returns to Baltimore Positive with a significant message for improving the city for its population and the future
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Weller discusses a vision for a 21st century Baltimore community in Port Covington

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Saving communities and saving lives. The middle part of our incredible chat with Marc Weller, who is leading the charge to create Port Covington, contains some deep thoughts on the future of Baltimore and inclusiveness and 21st century neighborhoods. (And a little rye...)
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HEALTH

Community

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.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Hrabowski: Why I still believe in Baltimore

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Let The Doctor tell you why he still believes...
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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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ARTS

Arts

Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

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Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.
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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

Caruso tells the wonders of the former Patterson movie theatre called The Creative Alliance

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Consider helping some displaced artists in Highlandtown during the pandemic at this gem housed in the former Patterson movie theater
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Hall of Fame

John Steadman talks about AFL-NFL merger and Jets disaster in Super Bowl III

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Early in his career, Nestor was always fishing for the real history of sports. No better place to find it than from a guy who was at the pool with Joe Namath in Miami in 1969.
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Hall of Fame

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

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When Cal Ripken was preparing to enter Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to discuss many aspects of his incredible career with the Baltimore Orioles.
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Celebrities

The night that Martina Navratilova hid from the SI crowd in Nestor’s studio at Madison Square Garden

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It was the greatest night of sports legends ever collected in one room. The 1999 Sports Illustrated 20th Century Awards event in New York brought out all of the stars...
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My snapshots & memories of the great life of Arthur B. Modell…

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Art Modell changed our lives forever in Baltimore when he brought us the Ravens...
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Arts

James Young of Styx talks Frampton, rock and roll and the crazy Don King story

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The picture is from the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego when boxing promoter Don King stormed the Radio Row set and pretended to...
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Arts

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.
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Arts

Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

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Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.
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Arts

Musician Thomas Dolby recaps his hyperactive first Ravens game with Nestor and 513 purple crew

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When Nestor invited the 80s pop star and local John Hopkins professor onto the show in early December to discuss music education, he asked if Dolby had ever been to an American football game. Then Ryan Mallett happened against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a Christmas miracle...
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Arts

American Idol star Caleb Lee Hutchinson tells Nestor about Maddie and tour coming to Modell Lyric

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True love, singers and American Idol.
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Journalism & Media

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

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Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...
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