Thursday, October 22, 2020

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

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AFC honor highlights Campbell’s strong start with Ravens

The veteran defensive end was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack day in Philadelphia.
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Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.
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Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
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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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AFC honor highlights Campbell’s strong start with Ravens

The veteran defensive end was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack day in Philadelphia.
Read more
Celebrities

Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

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

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

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Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
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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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Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

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

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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How does your garden glow this Halloween?

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If you've got a family and a pumpkin, Emily Emerick invites you to participate in the annual Ladew Gardens "Garden Glow" event. And you can always get some fresh fall air in Monkton.
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Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

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To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

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When is the help coming from Congress?

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Former Lt. Governor of Maryland and current 4th District Congressman Anthony Brown discusses the frustrations and many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill.
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Can we create a Congress where Democrats and Republicans work together for a better America?

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He's represented citizens of the 5th District of Maryland for nearly six decades. The majority leader of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, Steny Hoyer discusses the future of our country and the importance of your vote this month.
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Local

The many late mistakes and scare will be the story of a Ravens win in Philly

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the many sins and errors that led to a near Eagles comeback in Philadelphia that would have really soured a bye week. Instead the Ravens are 5-1 and talking about needing to get better.
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Luke Jones

Ravens’ start has “super” company, but finishing is what matters

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The "soul crusher" wasn't there when Baltimore needed it in the fourth quarter of Sunday's near-collapse in Philadelphia.
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Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
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When is the help coming from Congress?

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Former Lt. Governor of Maryland and current 4th District Congressman Anthony Brown discusses the frustrations and many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill.

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...

Life is about to change! You better be ready…

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Sometimes they just talk sports with masks on, Zoom booted up and six feet of distance, but this time Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the human nature of resistance to change and the realities of how the pandemic doesn't care.

Returning to Paradise during a plague with J.Y. of Styx

Celebrities 0
After almost a half century on the road, what happens when a band has too much time on its hands? For Styx guitarist and founder James Young, it was a "mirror, mirror on the wall" chat and a time to make history answering all of the hard questions Nestor ever had since he saw them on the Cornerstone tour in February 1980.

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

Dennis Koulatsos 0
Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.

Comptroller Franchot discusses COVID effect on Annapolis, vetoing Kirwan and saving small business

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He's running for Governor. He believes he will win. He told us why...

Who is Bob Wallace and why is he running for Mayor of Baltimore?

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You have seen the ads and signs of the Independent candidate raised in Cherry Hill who is running against Brandon Scott this month in Baltimore City. Now, hear his journey in business and education that led him back home to run for office.
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Who is Bob Wallace and why is he running for Mayor of Baltimore?

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You have seen the ads and signs of the Independent candidate raised in Cherry Hill who is running against Brandon Scott this month in Baltimore City. Now, hear his journey in business and education that led him back home to run for office.
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SPORTS

Ravens

Harbaugh discusses weird bye week with players staying in Owings Mills

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Ravens players will continue to be tested every day during a week when players usually get out of town for a few days.
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Ravens coaches will have plenty of teachable moments in aftermath of Eagles late scare

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap shaky late effort in Ravens razor-thin win over Eagles
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Towson football won’t play again until fall of 2021

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The Tigers elected to opt out of the spring 2021 football schedule in the Colonial Athletic Association.

Jackson says Ravens offense “really just stopped ourselves” against Eagles

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The offense committed too many penalties and once again struggled to sustain drives, allowing Philadelphia to climb back into the game.

AFC honor highlights Campbell’s strong start with Ravens

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The veteran defensive end was named AFC Defensive Player of the Week for his three-sack day in Philadelphia.

Clark says Ravens should have beaten Eagles “a lot cleaner than what we did”

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The Ravens safety lamented mistakes made by the defense over the final quarter that turned an 18-point deficit into a one-score game.

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

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Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.

Orlando Brown Jr. says Ravens must stop shooting selves in foot

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Baltimore committed a season-high 12 penalties in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

Harbaugh on Eagles win: “We have a lot to work on for sure”

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The head coach spoke with reporters after the Ravens held on for dear life in a 30-28 win at Philadelphia.

Dobbins says Ravens already thinking about Pittsburgh despite bye

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The rookie running back registered a career-high nine carries in Sunday's win over Philadelphia.

Bye comes at right time as Ingram, two other Ravens exit Sunday’s win with injuries

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The Pro Bowl running back sat out the second half after injuring his left ankle.

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

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It's like the Olympics. You only get one crack at it every 48 months. So even an ugly win in Philly is perfectly acceptable to Nestor and Luke.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

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Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
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BILL COLE

Life is about to change! You better be ready…

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Sometimes they just talk sports with masks on, Zoom booted up and six feet of distance, but this time Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the human nature of resistance to change and the realities of how the pandemic doesn't care.
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LEONARD RASKIN

What effect will the election have on your money?

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We always manage to discuss some sports and life with Leonard Raskin but this week it's about your money and this election.
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TODD SCHULER

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 NEWS

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.
Read more

Pumpkin and spice on ice is nice with latte and cheesecake

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The flavors change with the season. Detric McCoy of Taharka Brothers gets Nestor feeling seasonal. But he's still waiting on the egg nog.
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Reliving a 4th quarter awakening in Philadelphia

Dennis Koulatsos 0
Perhaps, in the long run, the Ravens will benefit from the late letdown on both sides of the ball in an escape and narrow victory over the Eagles.
Read more

Can we create a Congress where Democrats and Republicans work together for a better America?

Baltimore Positive Classic 0
He's represented citizens of the 5th District of Maryland for nearly six decades. The majority leader of the House of Representatives of the United States of America, Steny Hoyer discusses the future of our country and the importance of your vote this month.
Read more

Extolling the virtues of beating the Philadelphia Eagles every four years

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It's like the Olympics. You only get one crack at it every 48 months. So even an ugly win in Philly is perfectly acceptable to Nestor and Luke.
Read more

POLITICS

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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What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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When is the help coming from Congress?

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The sacrifice of Colin Kaepernick in the fight for social justice in the modern NFL

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How can Congress help Baltimoreans during COVID? We asked Dutch…

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Comptroller Franchot discusses COVID effect on Annapolis, vetoing Kirwan and saving small business

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BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

Celebrities

Jon Bon Jovi tells Nestor what it’s like to be famous and from New Jersey

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Back in his #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio interviewed all of the up-and-coming rock stars. Jon Bon Jovi was in the middle of the "New Jersey" tour in the Summer of 1989.
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Music

Let them brush your rock and roll hair

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Twisted. Under, sideways, down...
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Music

One voice is clear above the din…

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The cup is raised. The toast is made yet again…
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Music

Geddy Lee of Rush talks bass and baseball

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Nestor did a Rock N Jock Baseball Preview in the 1990s and his music pals called in to talk sports. Geddy Lee checked in from Toronto to discuss the 1997 Orioles and Blue Jays.
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Music

Zakk Wylde talks Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey with Nestor in 2004

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Guitarist Zakk Wylde talks the blizzard and Black Sabbath of Ozzy Osbourne, baseball and the state of New Jersey
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Arts

Rocker John Corabi of The Dead Daisies catches up with Nestor on his new band and Ramshead show

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The former Motley Crue voice always likes to mix is his sports and rock and roll.
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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Bringing federal solutions for local problems during pandemic

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Economist Anirban Basu brings sage wisdom and some real ideas and concepts for bringing back revenue and stimulating industry in the aftermath of this COVID-19 crisis.
Read more
Baltimore Positive Classic

What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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Michael Steele is no stranger to any of us who follow politics and media in Maryland. We had a wide-ranging chat with him about his party, the future of Donald Trump in America and how the country can navigate its way out of this pandemic and economic disaster.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

When is the help coming from Congress?

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Former Lt. Governor of Maryland and current 4th District Congressman Anthony Brown discusses the frustrations and many logjams and stalls for progress on Capitol Hill.
Read more

EDUCATION

Community

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

0
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.
Read more
Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

0
Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
Read more
Community

Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

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To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...
Read more

HEALTH

Baltimore Positive Classic

Suntha: “The credentials of Dr. Fauci regarding COVID are unassailable”

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Dr. Mohan Suntha was named President and C.E.O. of University of Maryland Medical System (UMMS) in November and his whole organization was...
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Business

The night that Larry Hogan joined Nestor and Jenn to #GiveASpit for leukemia patients around the world

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After his own cancer battle, the Governor of Maryland joined the WNST crew for a night that brought together the Ravens and Steelers, John Harbaugh, Brian Billick and Mike Tomlin – all for There Goes My Hero. This became the inspiration for Baltimore Positive.
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Community

Some simple ways to move your mental health during COVID

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With the season changing and the pandemic keeping us apart, Lynne and Victor Brick offer a 10-day program to honor the John W. Brick Foundation and boost your Fall mood.
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ARTS

Arts

How does your garden glow this Halloween?

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If you've got a family and a pumpkin, Emily Emerick invites you to participate in the annual Ladew Gardens "Garden Glow" event. And you can always get some fresh fall air in Monkton.
Read more
Arts

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Arts

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

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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...
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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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Baltimore Positive Classic

Nothing is better than a Super Bowl parade

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Cue "We Are The Champions"! Or, in this case, "Who Let The Dogs Out!" This is the lost Mike Flynn videotape of Super Bowl XXXV parade through streets of Baltimore.
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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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Hall of Fame

The final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

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There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...
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Purple Reign

Dilfer talks about Billick and week of prep leading up to Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa

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Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.
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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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Hall of Fame

Brett Favre tells Nestor how life changes after you win a Super Bowl

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Nestor first had the Hall of Famer on the show at the Ed Block Courage Awards in 1997 but this is a more modern chat about what happens after you win a championship and the level of involvement in maintaining greatness after achievement.
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Remember That Time

Joe Flacco explains life as a “classy” Philadelphia sports fan

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Everyone knows Number 5 is from the Jersey side of the Philly thing, but let's take a deeper dive into the local sports fandom of the Super Bowl XLVII MVP
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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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Arts

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

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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.
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