Home | Baltimore Positive WNST - Baltimore Positive WNST - Page 552

Right Now in Baltimore

Right Now in Baltimore

Baltimore Positive -

Burnes strikes out 11, Orioles bats come alive for 6-3 win over Seattle

Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles

Baltimore Positive -

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

Baltimore Positive -

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

#ColumnNes

Nestor Aparicio -

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Nestor Aparicio -

Having a blast at Camden Yards with friends

Beating the Yankees is always a rare and beautiful sight for any Orioles fan to witness and behold. But, as Nestor Aparicio explained to Luke Jones, it's more fun whilst sitting over the New York dugout heckling Juan Soto, Aaron Judge and Anthony Rizzo every time they fail in another Orioles Magic beat down of the Bronx Bombers at Camden Yards with friends.

Baltimore Positive -

Search no further for better words of wisdom for David Rubenstein and “Next Chapter” of Orioles baseball in Baltimore

If you want to know the real history of Baltimore baseball, you ask the folks who authored the story of Orioles Magic. Charles Steinberg comes back to Baltimore to hail Larry Lucchino and the real heroes of Camden Yards and saving the Orioles – and offers his best wisdom and native advice to new owner David Rubenstein from his Worcester Woo Sox seat at Polar Park.

8

@NestorAparicio

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners, numbers and sports wagering integrity with Nestor

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens treacherous schedule and busy holiday season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Adley Rutschman and another Orioles walkoff win

Larry Collmus returns home to Baltimore and tells Nestor thrill of calling Preakness 149 at Pimlico

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial and Northern Lights tale from Nestor

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports discusses Baffert Churchill drama and previews Preakness 149 at Pimlico

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk election results and money in politics in America

Legendary Triple Crown trainer Bob Baffert brings Imagination to Preakness, talks horses with Nestor

Kenny Rice of NBC Sports joins Nestor to preview Preakness 149 and handicap field

Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in "Home Run King"

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through changing coming for Maryland horse racing

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold Birds bats against Blue Jays as Stowers returns in crowded OF

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel, Orioles bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore

Getting ready for Preakness tradition of Crab Derby at Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss emergence of Jordan Westburg and outfield flux for Orioles

Ken Singleton and Nestor discuss the new world of Orioles baseball and budding Yankees rivalry

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's

PGA Golf Pro Richard Sheppard of Forest Park gets Nestor ready for Valhalla & local Classic 5 summer

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Craig Kimbrel problems of Orioles bullpen and potential solutions

Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, new book Rebel Falls & no hitters

Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the changing Baltimore Orioles franchise of David Rubenstein

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks new chews and magic of Orioles baseball

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks big grand slam money and new Cash Pop game

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles money of Rubenstein and commitment to being involved

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of David Rubenstein ownership of Baltimore Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act

Dave Preston of WTOP tells Nestor about temperature for Orioles resurgence on Washington Nats turf

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Terps legend Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and next MMA card

Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity

Gregg Landry and Nestor on creation of WNST 25th Anniversary documentary & Baltimore Positive story

Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar

Dick Jerardi and Nestor discuss Kentucky Derby fave Fierceness & future of Preakness in Baltimore

Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery talks big home runs and a new Cash Pop fun daily game

Wendy Bronfein and Nestor discuss 420 point of sale industry issues and making it right for patients

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss taking care of your money and fiduciary responsibilities

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles shutout win over Yankees and Gunnar thunder

Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles and Yankees budding rivalry and big April series

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel injury and evaporating Orioles bullpen as Yankees come to town

Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend

8

Podcast Audio Vault

8

8

Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl I Week

Baltimore Positive -

With the exodus, will Ravens be a diminished team in 2024 season?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with the upcoming on-the-field losses in free agency at Koco's on Crab Cake Row on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: All that CareFirst does to promote wellness and insure care when you need it

Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness for everyone it serves on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" at Pappas in Cockeysville for the Maryland Food Bank.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with 33rd Street lore and Baltimore community growth

John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with 33rd Street lore and Baltimore community growth at Koco's Pub in Lauraville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit the Maryland Food Bank.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: Brian Marchetti and Wendy Leonard bring Santa to life for kids and Believable Foundation

Brian Marchetti and Wendy Leonard bring the real Santa Claus to life for kids and Believable Foundation at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" community and hunger marathon in Dundalk.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: The strength of Zaching Against Cancer continues

Zaching Against Cancer updates from Julia Lederer and Felicia Fleming. Hear the story of a brave young Terps man and his family's love and leadership to help others in his memory on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" from Costas Inn in Dundalk.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry

Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the good work of the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry at State Fare on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank.

Baltimore Positive -

Sports: The passion of Baltimore and heartbeat of our community

Our "Crab Cake Row: A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" brought together two legends who have barely met. Our Luke Jones and the greatest sports cartoonist ever Mike Ricigliano join forces to discuss the ties that bind us together as Baltimoreans and sports fans at Koco's Pub for The Maryland Food Bank.

Baltimore Positive -

Crab Cake Row: Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder

Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder at State Fare in Catonsville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" to benefit The Maryland Food Bank.

8

8

8

8

25 WNST Stories of Glory

"...Time will not dim the glory of YOUR deeds"

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 1: The New Orleans Super Bowl 2:52 march in February that you’ll never forget

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 2: The powerful message of Free The Birds to awful Orioles owner Peter G. Angelos

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 3: When Whiskey Joe’s ran out of beer in Tampa on Super Bowl XXXV Sunday

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 4: The night we brought Harbaugh, Tomlin and Billick together to share Super Bowl glory stories

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 5: When Super Bowl XXXV Ravens head coach Brian Billick became our partner

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 6: That night at The Barn on Harford Road when Modell and Billick brought Silver Betty

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 7: #JennStrong When you cared about more than just sports radio

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 8: The day we turned WNST back on and Shannon Sharpe made the Ravens a real franchise

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 9: The power of the WNST Text Service to break and deliver sports news

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Maryland Crab Cake Tour

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

We'll be back at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there's only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new "stall" is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.

Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 13, 2024

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - April 29, 2024

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 15 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.

Crab Cake Row I: A Cup Of SOUP OR BOWL was a massive success! Check here for all of the stories, videos and mission of many local charities and community groups. Coming all month at Baltimore Positive.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market

We'll be back at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there's only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new "stall" is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.

Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Feeling crabby for Preakness Week at Lexington Market

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his new role as the Master of Ceremonies at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 15 to promote Preakness Week in Baltimore.

—Weis Conversations

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Kenny Rice: Finding the best future for Preakness and horse racing industry

A pleasure to spend time with visiting NBC Sports horse racing insider Kenny Rice, who discusses all aspects of Preakness 149 and where the industry is with Bob Baffert headed back to Baltimore trying to beat the Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan.

Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.

Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149

Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.

Watching the PGA and getting ready for summer at Forest Park

Our resident PGA Golf Pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf gets Nestor ready for a weekend of Valhalla and the PGA Championship and whole summer of golfing options to learn the game – or make yours better – on a Baltimore's Classic Five course around the beltway.

Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?

The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.

Sitting and talking Orioles baseball with Singy

After a quarter of a century calling New York Yankees games on Yes! Network, our forever resident outfielder Ken Singleton tells Nestor what he loves about the new world of Orioles baseball and the budding rivalry in the American League East. And why he never left Baltimore after all of these years.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market

We'll be back at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there's only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new "stall" is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.

Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.

Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards

Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds' bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.

Civil war and uncivil baseball

Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, his new historical fiction book "Rebel Falls" and a ton of baseball history and no-hitter lore with Nestor as old friends reconvene and talk about writing stuff people want to read.

After the honeymoon, Rubenstein has a lot of work to do with Orioles brand and growth

The good professor of all things sports business and longtime MLB executive Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the quickly-changing and evolving Baltimore Orioles franchise of David Rubenstein – and the many challenges ahead after the Splash of the honeymoon period and a great team on the field.

Chewing on the magic of Orioles baseball

Our Chief Cannabis Information Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about a whole new world of chews at Far & Dotter and hears Nestor's tales of the magic of Orioles baseball from seats behind the Yankees dugout. It's a fun summer to be an Orioles fan in Baltimore.

Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?

With Kimbrel failures, what decisions will Hyde make in 9th with closer role?

As the Baltimore Orioles return home amidst unprecedented prosperity and an owner soaking fans in the left field bleachers, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Craig Kimbrel problems of the Birds bullpen and potential solutions from within before seeking to deal elsewhere for real help this season.

Big grand slams and a new Cash Pop

With lots of baseball on the mind, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about the latest Home Run Riches big grand slam money and the rules and ideology behind the new "Cash Pop" daily game and its simplicity.

Is Rubensplash knocking it out of the park?

New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the "Next Chapter" of Orioles Magic.

Turning the lights on for more than MMA at LightsOut Sports Media

Our returning Maryland Terps legend and MMA media mogul Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to talk Lights Out Sports media and his next MMA card on Preakness night. Oh, and some Chargers lightning bolts here with real expectations for Joe Hortiz and Jim Harbaugh out in LaLa Land.

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?

Is new ownership connect making a splash with Orioles fans?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the poor look and luck of the hideous City Connect jerseys, the never-was Nats-Orioles rivalry and the pending David Rubenstein splash act on Friday night at Camden Yards.

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 18, 2024

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Local Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - May 16, 2024

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Kenny Rice: Finding the best future for Preakness and horse racing industry

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

A pleasure to spend time with visiting NBC Sports horse racing insider Kenny Rice, who discusses all aspects of Preakness 149 and where the industry is with Bob Baffert headed back to Baltimore trying to beat the Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan.

Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland

Business Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.

Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.

Watching the PGA and getting ready for summer at Forest Park

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

Our resident PGA Golf Pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf gets Nestor ready for a weekend of Valhalla and the PGA Championship and whole summer of golfing options to learn the game – or make yours better – on a Baltimore's Classic Five course around the beltway.

Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.

Sitting and talking Orioles baseball with Singy

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

After a quarter of a century calling New York Yankees games on Yes! Network, our forever resident outfielder Ken Singleton tells Nestor what he loves about the new world of Orioles baseball and the budding rivalry in the American League East. And why he never left Baltimore after all of these years.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 14, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

We'll be back at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there's only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new "stall" is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.

Chilly Orioles bats and an outfield in flux

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cold Birds bats against Blue Jays in a 3-2 Monday night loss as Adley Rutschman added homers and Kyle Stowers returns in a crowded and struggling outfield offense.

Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 13, 2024

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Putting Orioles pitching into focus as Blue Jays come to Camden Yards

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 13, 2024

Are the Orioles really moving to six-man rotation with the possibility that Grayson Rodriguez could return this week? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the deficiencies and realities of the Birds' bullpen depth and sudden arsenal of capable starting pitchers. And what Brandon Hyde and Mike Elias will do to manage and add more help as the Blue Jays come to first-place Baltimore.

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

Luke Jones

Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles

Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.

Baltimore Positive -

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

Baltimore Positive -

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto

On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.

Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.

Baltimore Positive -

Who should be in and out in the Orioles outfield?

The emergence of Jordan Westburg in the Orioles arsenal of young bats has become apparent. Now, what about the outfield problems and struggles of Cedric Mullins and the pending return of Austin Hays? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the good problems of a first-place baseball team running through the raindrops.

@BaltimoreLuke

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens treacherous schedule and busy holiday season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Adley Rutschman and another Orioles walkoff win

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss cold Birds bats against Blue Jays as Stowers returns in crowded OF

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kimbrel, Orioles bullpen and pitching as Blue Jays come to Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss emergence of Jordan Westburg and outfield flux for Orioles

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Craig Kimbrel problems of Orioles bullpen and potential solutions

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss City Connect, Nats and Orioles rivalry and Rubenstein splash act

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Kimbrel situation and how Orioles will address bullpen

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles sweep of Reds in Cincinnati and orange pitching prosperity

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles dominance over Yankees and raising the franchise bar

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles stacking wins against Yankees and Nasty Nestor

8

Luke's Locker Room

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

The Peter Principles

Nestor Aparicio -

Orioles, Nats and MASN Money for Dummies: A complete primer on how Peter Angelos has lied and pocketed your dough

Hey Nats and Orioles fans: here are the facts in adding up where your missing cable TV dollars have gone. Hint: search pockets of Mr. Angelos

Baltimore Positive -

What is future of Baltimore and Washington baseball living together in ugly MASN deal?

Longtime baseball executive Marty Conway joins Nestor for a a deep dive on the future of MASN and Orioles and Nats in the aftermath of many familiar faces being axed at the once-wealthy television network. Cutting the cord on the fiction...

Nestor Aparicio -

The Peter Principles (Ch. 7) – A Ray of darkness, not zen for Wren and a Frank malaise sets over Orioles

Peter G. Angelos was developing a well-earned reputation as a supreme meddler, an intimidating life force and a bad guy to work for in Major League Baseball. He was making the antics of George Steinbrenner circa 1978 look like a sick, reprised role in Baltimore.

8

8

8

The WNST Sports Report

The WNST Sports Report

Burnes strikes out 11, Orioles bats come alive for 6-3 win over Seattle

Gunnar Henderson and Ryan O'Hearn homered to back a strong day from the Baltimore ace.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Local Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024

Luke Jones Luke Jones - May 15, 2024

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.

Ravens to open 2024 season at Kansas City in NFL kickoff game

Luke Jones Luke Jones - May 13, 2024

The 2023 AFC title game rematch will be played at Arrowhead Stadium on Thursday, Sept. 5.

Ravens’ track record only enhances belief in “very, very bright” future for Wiggins

Luke Jones Luke Jones - May 10, 2024

The Ravens have drafted Hall of Famers and MVPs at other positions, but their first-round success at cornerback speaks for itself.

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 9, 2024

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?

As the rookies get orientated in Owings Mills, we look around rest of NFL

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 7, 2024

As the Baltimore Ravens welcome a new rookie class and another summer of high expectations, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the other AFC North foes and who is doing what and where in the NFL as hope abounds around the league.

Twelve Ravens Thoughts following rookie camp

Luke Jones Luke Jones - May 6, 2024

Nate Wiggins and the rest of Baltimore's rookie class gathered in Owings Mills this past weekend.

Ravens exercise fifth-year option on outside linebacker Odafe Oweh

Luke Jones Luke Jones - April 30, 2024

The 2021 first-round pick is now set to make $13.251 million guaranteed for the 2025 season.

Pivot to six-man rotation now imminent for Orioles

Entering a stretch of 43 games in 45 days, Baltimore hopes to keep its starting rotation fresh and effective.

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Five-run first inning paces Orioles to 9-2 blowout win over Seattle

Baltimore jumped all over starter Bryce Miller and then pulled away with four runs against the Mariners bullpen in the seventh.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Twelve Orioles Thoughts following series split with Toronto

On Wednesday, Adley Rutschman reminded everyone why his arrival two years ago changed everything.

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Ravens to play on Christmas again, scheduled for five prime-time games in 2024

Lamar Jackson and Baltimore will remain under the spotlight with seven games set to be nationally televised.

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Rutschman’s walk-off homer sends Orioles to 3-2 win over Toronto to avoid sweep

Despite Baltimore going 0-for-10 with runners in scoring position, Adley Rutschman was the hero in the ninth.

Kenny Rice: Finding the best future for Preakness and horse racing industry

A pleasure to spend time with visiting NBC Sports horse racing insider Kenny Rice, who discusses all aspects of Preakness 149 and where the industry is with Bob Baffert headed back to Baltimore trying to beat the Kentucky Derby champion Mystik Dan.

Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.

Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149

Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.

#RavensFlock

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens rookie class reporting and NFL camps around league

Gregg Landry and Nestor on creation of WNST 25th Anniversary documentary & Baltimore Positive story

Luke Jones and Nestor assess totality of Ravens draft picks and depth of spring roster

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of Ravens draft class and needs

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Ravens addressed offensive line needs in draft

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss WNST 25th Anniversary documentary and NFL Draft weekend

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Baltimore Ravens selection of cornerback Nate Wiggins at 30th pick

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles trip, Kjerstad promotion & Bateman pre-draft deal with Ravens

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens roster, draft needs and when NFL will bring event to Baltimore

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

8

Good Sports

Good Sports

Baltimore Positive -

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Baltimore Positive -

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baltimore Positive -

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Baltimore Positive -

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

Baltimore Positive -

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Dennis Koulatsos

Baltimore Positive -

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Bill Cole

Baltimore Positive -

Is Rubensplash knocking it out of the park?

New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the "Next Chapter" of Orioles Magic.

Leonard Raskin

Baltimore Positive -

Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?

John Martin

Baltimore Positive -

Big grand slams and a new Cash Pop

With lots of baseball on the mind, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about the latest Home Run Riches big grand slam money and the rules and ideology behind the new "Cash Pop" daily game and its simplicity.

Dennis Koulatsos

Assessing another Ravens draft class

Our old NFL draftnik and historian Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor for an annual evaluation of the Ravens' draft class and needs heading into the spring.

Bill Cole

Is Rubensplash knocking it out of the park?

New ownership has been a long time coming for the Baltimore Orioles. After a lifetime of watching the baseball franchise wither without hope, along comes a new protagonist who has immediately shown himself to be a man of the people. Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the first month of the David Rubenstein Era and the "Next Chapter" of Orioles Magic.

Leonard Raskin

Buying stock in Rubenstein and the “Next Chapter” Orioles

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the money, resources and intentions of David Rubenstein and his commitment to being involved with Orioles after a $1.7 purchase from the Angelos family. What will the first bold move be beyond the Splash Zone P.R. and connections to the fans?

John Martin

Big grand slams and a new Cash Pop

With lots of baseball on the mind, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talks about the latest Home Run Riches big grand slam money and the rules and ideology behind the new "Cash Pop" daily game and its simplicity.

Baltimore Positive TV

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks winners, numbers and sports wagering integrity with Nestor

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens treacherous schedule and busy holiday season

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Adley Rutschman and another Orioles walkoff win

Larry Collmus returns home to Baltimore and tells Nestor thrill of calling Preakness 149 at Pimlico

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial and Northern Lights tale from Nestor

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports discusses Baffert Churchill drama and previews Preakness 149 at Pimlico

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk election results and money in politics in America

Legendary Triple Crown trainer Bob Baffert brings Imagination to Preakness, talks horses with Nestor

Kenny Rice of NBC Sports joins Nestor to preview Preakness 149 and handicap field

Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor

BP WNSTListenLive 728

Baltimore News

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 18, 2024

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Local Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - May 16, 2024

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Getting ready for the World Famous Annual Crab Derby at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market

We'll be back at Faidley's Seafood in Lexington Market doing the show every Friday during Orioles season but there's only one annual event that makes Preakness week complete: Crab Derby! See you on Wednesday downtown. Come see how spectacular the new "stall" is on Paca Street and enjoy a crab cake and a beer before heading to Camden Yards.

Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.

Politics

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 5, 2024

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Community Baltimore Positive - April 18, 2024

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Why Sheila Dixon wants to be the Mayor of Baltimore again

Business Baltimore Positive - April 15, 2024

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley's in the new Lexington Market with another extended chat with former Mayor Sheila Dixon, who tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again and ways that our city could improve.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

The future scheduling of cannabis in America is changing

We have all witnessed the laws and governance around cannabis changing everywhere in our county but with news out of Washington, D.C. last week about federal changes in the Schedule 1 status for a medicinal plant, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells us what it all might mean in the near future.

Sneed makes case for Baltimore City Council President seat

Leading her campaign with transparency and more fairness in Baltimore City government, former District 13 councilwoman Shannon Sneed tells Nestor the importance of the City Council President seat and the goals of her campaign for citizens.

Business

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 18, 2024

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Ravens will navigate a treacherous holiday slate this season

Local Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the bombast of the NFL schedule release and unfurl their thoughts on opening against the Super Bowl champion Kansas City City Chiefs on the road and the journey ahead with short rest and a late bye week.

The promise and Orioles Magic of Adley Rutschman

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

After yet another walk-off home run win, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the special magic and growth mindset brewing on a team when every night produces a different star for the first-place – and still not swept – Baltimore Orioles, who welcome the Seattle Mariners to Camden Yards this weekend.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - May 16, 2024

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

Pam Wood: A Banner report on stadium money and Inauguration Week for Moore

Reporter Pamela Wood of The Baltimore Banner tells Nestor what she knows about the Ravens new stadium lease and the Orioles future as Maryland is about to undergo a massive change of government in Annapolis.

The state of the state of cannabis in Maryland in early days of adult use

The Bronfein sisters join Nestor for a Curio Wellness 101 on the state of cannabis industry in Maryland and what our citizens have wanted since legal adult use began this summer. Listen and learn as we continue our ongoing educational series with Wendy and Rebecca, who are here to answer all the questions.

Here’s why you should care about the Y near you?

John Hoey tells us why we should care about the Y here in Baltimore and beyond

Exploring the next level at Planet Fitness this fall

Justin Drummond of Planet Fitness invites Nestor to the newest upgraded location in Reisterstown gym to enjoy spa and Black Card privileges as the kids go back to school. Start a new routine of good health today!

Have you been to the new Lexington Market?

Lexington Market CEO Paul Ruppert joins Damye Hahn at Faidley's to discuss new market and vendors and future

Reading the Book On It

Baltimore Positive -

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Baltimore Positive -

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Baltimore Positive -

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Reading The Book On It

The magic of Kentucky Derby, presence of Baffert and Preakness 149 preview with Donna Brothers

Donna Brothers of NBC Sports makes her annual visit to Baltimore Positive, discussing at length the Baffert and Churchill drama and previewing all of the connections and stories of Preakness 149 at Pimlico with Nestor.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Author Dan Schlossberg tells Nestor about the Hank Aaron he knew and writes about in Home Run King

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Civil war and uncivil baseball

Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel talks Civil War, his new historical fiction book "Rebel Falls" and a ton of baseball history and no-hitter lore with Nestor as old friends reconvene and talk about writing stuff people want to read.

Mike Rosenfeld

What would an NFL Draft weekend look like in Baltimore?

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld reports back to Nestor on the Detroit scene for NFL Draft and what Baltimore could be as a potential host for the biggest event of the offseason. How do we lure an event with a massive scale and size that needs to be experienced to be appreciated?

Finding The Vault and gems of the past and future at “new” CFG Bank Arena

Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld offered Nestor a chance to be a suite life guy for the recent Journey and Toto concert at CFG Bank Arena and wanted his feedback. Comedy and music and Danny DeVito and PacMan and free booze and why Edie Brown needs a room named after her at the former Baltimore Civic Center.

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles and helping those in the fight

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles and survival at Pappas in Cockeysville on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" for the Maryland Food Bank. And our Web Connection leader makes a new friend.

Arts & Entertainment

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 18, 2024

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 17, 2024

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

Telling the history of horse racing business in Maryland

Before we can get to where the horse racing industry is headed under a new directive from Annapolis we must first figure out how we got here. Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and the horsemen with Alan Foreman and David Richardson on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Greenmount Bowl in Hampstead.

Baffert returns to Baltimore Positive and Preakness looking for ninth Woodlawn Vase

Legendary horse racing trainer Bob Baffert returns to Baltimore and Pimlico with two horses and crack at ninth Preakness win. Will Muth or Imagination win the 149th running of the second leg of the Triple Crown at Old Hilltop on Saturday? Baffert makes his annual stop on Nestor's show from California for an update on his stable and situation after not being allowed to run for the roses in Kentucky.

Weis Conversations

Weis Conversations

Always getting Weis about safety and saving lives in stores

Safety specialist Jason Kaufman of Weis Markets discusses consumer safety and saving lives in Maryland stores. Nestor gets an education on modern AED devices and what happens when an emergency happens in a store.

8

Music Classic

Baltimore Positive -

Catching up with the former Nasty Nestor

Local Fowl Players Radio host Mike Spedden asked Nestor to tell his rock and roll and sports radio story for a little while. And what Baltimore Positive is really all about...

Baltimore Positive -

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

You never know who will stop by during our annual Super Bowl Radio Row events. We started in 1992. That was the first time the game was in Minneapolis but not at the Mall of America.

Baltimore Positive -

The Midlife Priceless pronouncement from Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish

Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish comes home to chat life and music with Nestor before his Ramshead On Stage October 15th gig in Annapolis.

#AlmostFamousNes (Music Classic)

Baltimore Positive - April 7, 2021

Telling the story of the time Springsteen and E Street backed up Chuck Berry at Cole Field House

Local musician and love advocate Daryl Davis tells about the time Bruce Springsteen met Chuck Berry in 1972 in College Park when the boys from New Jersey were asked to sit in with the legend.

Baltimore Positive - September 29, 2021

The Midlife Priceless pronouncement from Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish

Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish comes home to chat life and music with Nestor before his Ramshead On Stage October 15th gig in Annapolis.

Nestor Aparicio - May 25, 2020

Roots rock that wasn’t for the Beverly Hillbillies

It's good work if you can get it...

Baltimore Positive - October 17, 2022

Feeling the Hootie and Midlife Priceless vibe with guitarist Mark Bryan

Always great to reconnect the with Silver Spring native whose work with Hootie and The Blowfish is weaved into his side gig with The Screaming Trojans, who will be coming home to Frederick for a show at Weinberg Center on Saturday, October 22.

Nestor Aparicio - May 14, 2024

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

Technology

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Arts and Entertainment Nestor Aparicio - May 16, 2024

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

Getting to the future of the horse racing business in Maryland

Business Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz walks Nestor through all of the changes coming for Maryland horse racing and the future of the Preakness at Pimlico via Laurel.

Jerardi comes home to get us ready for Preakness 149

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 15, 2024

Lifer horse racing handicapper and journalist Dick Jerardi returns to Baltimore to talk Preakness future and horse racing industry with Nestor.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 14, 2024

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - May 16, 2024

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - May 14, 2024

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

What made Brooks Robinson great is what made the Orioles a love story in Baltimore

Longtime Orioles public relations executive Rick Vaughn tells Nestor every Brooks Robinson story that will make you cry and remembers all of the building blocks of Orioles Magic. He's also quite excited about the 2023 Orioles after spending two decades in Tampa Bay trying to build a winner there with Joe Maddon.

Wen talks drugs, opoids and an American epidemic

One of the brightest lights in American medicine told Don and Nestor about the deep depths of America's crisis with drugs and mental health

Zirkin reflects on the power of social media and modern politics

The power of the keyboard in Annapolis

What did John Angelos tell The New York Times and why?

Longtime New York Times sportswriter Tyler Kepner tells Nestor about his story and recent visit with Orioles owner John Angelos and what the owner's son wants from Maryland tax payers for the future of Baltimore baseball.

Health

Jaws gives quarterbacks some advice on what not to do on Super Bowl Sunday

Health Baltimore Positive - February 11, 2022

Ron Jaworski joins Nestor to discuss Super Bowl LVI and future of Lamar Jackson from Radio Row

What are the realities of police reform in Annapolis for citizens in Baltimore?

Community Baltimore Positive - April 11, 2021

Senator Charles Sydnor joins Nestor and Don to discuss the finer points of legislation that caused division with Governor Larry Hogan this week at the state capital.

As more states and folks turn to legal cannabis, where to get legitimate guidance on usage?

Cannabis Baltimore Positive - November 15, 2020

Brian Sanderoff joins Nestor to discuss the legal cannabis wave and how to become better educated on the use of the medicine.

Giving away free kindness in Salisbury, Maryland

When the Secretary of Kindness of an Eastern Shore town reaches out to you on a Maryland Crab Cake Tour, you open the seat and share a conversation and some carefully considered condiments on your crustacean. Meet Grace Foxwell Murdock and her mission of the heart.

Starting the New Year with new movement

Quintin Dailey of Planet Fitness gets Nestor motivated for a new year of health and wellness locally with a frank talk about the ways and whys to get started.

Making the adjustment to the chiropractic life in Towson

When Nestor first got aligned at WNST in the summer of 1998, local chiropractor Steve Elliott called the new sports radio station and offered to adjust his spine. No wonder he's stood so tall against the rest of the corporate, out-of-town owned media these 25 years later! Along with wife Allison, the Elliotts discuss the heart and soul of their family practice on Joppa Road and why sports and community matter in Baltimore at Drug City on our 25th Anniversary Crab Cake Tour celebration.

The best of the best even in the worst of times

Max Weiss joins Nestor and Chris Pika to discuss Best of Baltimore and the Baltimore Magazine summer

Education

Crab Cake Row: The power and history of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center to lift Penn North

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 16, 2024

The power and history of the St. Francis Neighborhood Center to lift Penn North and Reservoir Hill. Lily Goldsmith and Ayana Freelon educate Nestor on the oldest youth enrichment center in Baltimore at "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl" at Faidley's in Lexington Market. Oh, and an invitation to a really cool event: The Kaleidoscope Ball with a cool Wizard of Oz theme on May 3rd at Guilford Hall Brewery!

Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers

Authors and Books Baltimore Positive - September 7, 2023

As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor's favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.

When L.O.V.E. is the answer…

Community Baltimore Positive - November 4, 2021

LEARN, OPEN, VOLUNTEER & EMPOWER. Local writer/director and entrepreneur, A.J. Ali, discusses his work with Baltimore-based reality show The Good Fellas of Baltimore and his newest movement: L.O.V.E. Is The Answer.

The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad

Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice returns to discuss with Nestor her real brushes with the bad guys of the world and the rewards of doing the tough kind of journalism when danger calls from Mexico to the Middle East.

Free tuition at CCBC makes anyone a candidate for a fresh start post COVID

Dr. Sandra Kurtinitis says community colleges are putting people in a position for new start with new skills after the pandemic. Learning about learning and why Dundalk, Essex and Catonsville are more than just suburbs.

Ball details long journey to Howard County Executive

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball covered a wide-range of topics in a three-part chat with Baltimore Positive. But, first, we covered his background and path to leadership...

Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family

Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It's important!

cole roofing red 75x75 1

Leadership

Leadership

Coming together after the Key Bridge tragedy

Business Baltimore Positive - March 31, 2024

It's all so raw and so previously unfathomable – the collapse of the Key Bridge in the overnight. Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss the emotions, loss and economic impact for the Port of Baltimore and region as our state attempts to heal and rebuild as quickly as possible.

Celebrating 30 years of Baltimore baseball pain and radio friendship with Allen McCallum

Journalism & Media Baltimore Positive - December 14, 2021

Longtime friend and colleague, Allen McCallum joins Nestor to reminisce about 30 years of Baltimore sports radio and media at WNST

Rod Woodson: Replacing running backs will be harder than you think in Ravens offense

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - September 11, 2021

Our favorite Hall of Famer Rod Woodson joins Nestor to discuss the purple attrition and the next man after devastating loss of Edwards, Dobbins and Hill before the season opener in Las Vegas.

Why don’t we vote in primary elections?

With an emphasis on freedom, money and the American way of life on the line with every election, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to talk about the real result of this week's election – the incredibly poor turnout of Marylanders at the polls when their uniquely earned right to vote wasn't exercised.

Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You'll laugh. You'll cry. You'll learn. Watch "No One Listens; Everyone Hears" – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST" here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

What is next for Preakness, Pimlico and Maryland horse racing?

In an industry that has been famously and dangerously slow to change, the future of the Maryland Jockey Club, Preakness, Pimlico and Laurel is about to change dramtically and forever. Nestor had a lot of questions – and historical perspective – for David Richardson and Alan Foreman, who try to answer all of the mystery surrounding the Stronach family, the local tracks and the future of the second crown of horse racing's Triple Crown at Old Hilltop in Baltimore.

Straining to get to the Northern Lights and needing some Move relief

Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets a Move testimonial from Nestor for topical pain relief after Northern Lights adventure

Feeding the fridge and serving Medium Rare steak and fries with that tasty gravy

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Jiffy Lube and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Calling all of the big ones calls Collmus back home to West Baltimore for Preakness 149

If you love old Pimlico or know anything about Maryland horse racing, you know that legendary track announcer Larry Collmus is a Mount St. Joe boy. But, Nestor needed to know the rest of the story and further extended the legend of the great Clem Florio, who rides every race with the Triple Crown voice of the racing gods.

The Recon discusses Life and Death and the incredible life of Tom Matte

The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte

Crab Cake Row: Trish Woodward tells us about Camp Opportunity for kids who need a summer to remember

Crab Cake Row: Trish Woodward tells us about Camp Opportunity for kids who need a summer to remember at Costas Inn on "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" in Dundalk. Always The Artful Dodger, Nestor sings "Oliver" show tunes from 1982 in this one!

Learning where cannabis comes from and the science behind closed doors

During our cannabis education series, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness has promised to give Nestor a tour of the entire operation. So, what will he find when he puts on the white suit and goes behind the closed doors of an industry not many folks have seen or understand?

Election polls, predictions and federal logjam on The Hill with Donna Edwards

Taking a break from her MSNBC work and duties with The Washington Post, the former Congresswoman breaks out her electoral college math chart and gets us primed for Steve Kornacki.

Getting ready for Preakness tradition of Crab Derby at Faidley's Seafood at Lexington Market

Local restaurateur Mark Bucher tells Nestor his Medium Rare and Feed The Fridge story at Faidley's

Thiru Vignarajah tells Nestor his path to finally becoming Mayor of Baltimore with another run

Damye and Alicia update Nestor on his role as MC at the Lexington Market Crab Races on May 16

The future of Maryland racing and Preakness explained fully by David Richardson and Alan Foreman

Telling the history of Maryland horse racing and horseman with Alan Foreman and David Richardson

Luke Jones and Nestor catch up on Ravens draft hopes at Faidley's downtown

Former Mayor Sheila Dixon tells Nestor why she wants to lead Baltimore again

Shannon Sneed tells Nestor importance of City Council President seat and goals of her campaign

Damye and Alicia at Faidley's Seafood welcome Nestor to their beautiful new Lexington Market home

Councilman Todd Crandell joins Joe Gold of Key Brewing & Nestor to discuss bridge tragedy at Costas

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a Baltimore Holliday at home with Orioles

John Allen and Nestor discuss Key Brewing and keys to Sparrows Point continuing to thrive

John Allen joins Nestor at Costas in Dundalk to talk Key Bridge, Stone Horses and Child's Play at M3

Femi Ayandabejo joins Nestor at Faidley's to discuss yoga, Ravens football, Baltimore & giving back

Our marketing pal Steve Taormino donates cans and talks Vehicles For Changes and local branding

Marcella Knight shows her neighbors at Maggie's Farm the local Lauraville love on Crab Cake Row

Crab Cake Row: Femi Ayanbadejo tells Nestor why TurnAround earned his support for survivors of abuse

Sports editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row for real debate

Luke and Nestor discuss Orioles best path forward with new ownership at Koco's on Crab Cake Row

Luke and Nestor discuss all changes in Ravens front office and coping with the big loss for Lamar

Luke Jones & Ricig discuss Orioles & Ravens fervor while Nestor eats soup at Koco's on Crab Cake Row

Luke and Ricig join Nestor to discuss the passion of Baltimore sports and heartbeat of our community

Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine returns with Ricig to discuss incredible state of Baltimore sports

Crab Cake Row: Shogun MMA founder John Rallo talks Show Your Soft Side and long history with Nestor

Crab Cake Row: Our pal Robbie Davis Jr. from Robbie's First Base talks memorabilia & charity events

Crab Cake Row: Cathy Thompson discusses food insecurity in Hamilton and UMCS Food Pantry

Crab Cake Row: Shari Bailey tells emotional tale of Leila's Gift & pouring love into a special child

Crab Cake Row: Andrew's Laughing Gas turns farts into laughs and hope for survival for kids

Crab Cake Row: Janice Wilson of The Red Devils and Mike Rosenfeld discuss breast cancer battles

Crab Cake Row: A special relationship with Special Olympics and Super Plunge of our pal Danny Grau

Crab Cake Row: Veronica Land Davis of HopeWell Cancer Support discusses hope and support for victims

Crab Cake Row: HOFFA Foundation offering healing opportunity free from addiction in Carroll County

Crab Cake Row: Helping veterans heal and saving lives with Catch A Lift and Jess Drew

Crab Cake Row: Mark The Blade Brodinsky brings the You Matter love movement to A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl

Crab Cake Row: Destiny-Simone Ramjohn tells Nestor all that CareFirst does to promote wellness

Crab Cake Row: The Tyanna Foundation and saving the Ta Ta's and keeping motor boating alive

Crab Cake Row: Caitlyn Kirby talks food insecurity and the Catonsville Emergency Assistance pantry

Crab Cake Row: The masterplan of The Maryland Zoo with Kirby Fowler, Shannon Brown and Bill Cole

Crab Cake Row: Kira & Amy Babst tell Mom and daughter story for LLS Student Visionary of The Year

Crab Cake Row: Vaunita Goodman talks transplant, new life & the value of National Kidney Foundation

Crab Cake Row: Serving adults with autism via local Itineris with P.J. Shafer and Donald Kropfelder

Crab Cake Row: Thomas York tells us about marathon" MS Run The US" race across our country

Crab Cake Row: Christy Page gives history of The Children's Home Catonsville & kids finding homes

Crab Cake Row: The ladies of Sisters Academy of Baltimore in Lansdowne give history of their school

Crab Cake Row: Doug Shea discusses how Sharp Dressed Man puts men in position to get a job & succeed

Crab Cake Row: Allyson Yospe & Kim Schmulowitz educate on modern Susan G. Komen Foundation progress

Crab Cake Row: Adam Rosenberg and Center For Hope helping women & children heal from trauma & abuse

Crab Cake Row: Carmen Del Guercio of The Maryland Food Bank educates Nestor about food insecurity

Roz Lane of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor on Crab Cake Row at Koco's to talk winners and kitties

8

The Book of Life

Baltimore Positive -

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

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

Baltimore Positive -

Who is the Fidcuci-Who of you?

Our financial guy Leonard Raskin tells Nestor about why he wrote his new book on money and trust and the importance of taking care of your assets in a professional manner. It all starts with fiduciary responsibilities.

Baltimore Positive -

Getting one last kick out of Messi and Ronaldo on the World Cup stage

Soccer author and Wall Street Journal insider Joshua Robinson tells Nestor about his book on Messi and Ronaldo and how this World Cup in Qatar will be different.

The Book of Life

Who would come to Baltimore, fall in love with our city and want to write about it?

Local journalist Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine is a noted transplant whom extols the many virtues – and vices – of the Charm City for Nestor as they discuss their mutual love of the Land of Pleasant Living on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare in Catonsville.

Janet Marie comes home: The full Canopy of love for Baltimore and baseball

Our resident Hall of Famer and a visionary of the original designs for Camden Yards comes home to discuss the loss of the Key Bridge, fond memories of Peter Angelos and the future of her hometown baby under the new ownership of David Rubenstein and with civic funding to make it awesome for Orioles fans. Janet Marie Smith joins Nestor to start the season with a home run conversation about the city we love.

What does John Angelos really want – and what is Maryland willing to give him?

With the stadium lease drama about to go into extra innings in Annapolis and the typical Angelos family stall rolling on for baseball fans, longtime Baltimore journalist, author and Orioles historian John Eisenberg discusses the history of the franchise, the city and the downtown landscape he found four decades ago when he joined The Sun as a sportswriter and columnist.

The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans

On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?

Feeding on energy and great food with Vaynerchuk and Zimmern

Over 28 years of Super Bowl Radio Row dominance, the best segments are the ones where folks from different worlds collide on the WNST set. World-renowned chef and foodie Andrew Zimmern bumped into wine wizard and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at Miami Super Bowl LIV.

WNST Baltimore Classic

WNST Baltimore Classic (All The Greatest Hits)

A lifetime of Schock and awe in banging the drums deserves pain relief

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - December 22, 2023

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour hosted a special holiday edition of the show at Far & Dotter with our favorite Dundalk Rock And Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's joined by Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein to rock a great chat about the benefits of pain relief. Merging rock and roll and cannabis education as we roll into 2024 ready for more music.

Remembering that time when Marv Albert gifted Nestor a career in sports radio

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - July 19, 2021

After a trip to New York to see Bruce Springsteen on Broadway, Nestor comes back from way downtown in Gotham with a big city story that Don Mohler has never heard for The Recon about the birth of his career. You know about Kenny Albert but what about his father's role in berthing WNST?

Who gets to ask Mr. Big the questions at those press conferences?

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - September 19, 2022

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the wonders of Lamar Jackson and the death of independent media voices covering Baltimore Ravens. Might be time for a #ColumnNes

Remembering the good times with The Goose

Community Baltimore Positive - June 30, 2022

Marvin Lewis spends time with Nestor mourning the loss of Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa.

Going back to The U and Memorial Stadium purple lore with Vinny Testaverde

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

Vinny Testaverde comes home to Baltimore via Miami LIV with Nestor and Luke. Ah, that first game against the Oakland Raiders and that first Ravens touchdown in 1996.

Taking Lights Out into MMA and onto your screen

Business Baltimore Positive - January 4, 2023

Former Terp Shawne Merriman comes home to discuss his Lights Out MMA promotion on FUBO Sports.

That time when Nestor got together with Bill Murray

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - July 13, 1993

True fact: Orioles pitcher Rick Sutcliffe and the world's most legendary man were close friends. Murray came to Camden Yards a lot in the early days and hung out in the clubhouse. He was from Chicago. Nestor's name was Aparicio. The request was John Winger from the "Chicks dig me" speech in Stripes. We were mutts...

Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

Local Baltimore Positive - April 4, 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Telling the story of 9/11 and New York baseball twenty years later

Celebrities Nestor Aparicio - September 11, 2021

Legendary sports producer Ross Greenburg joins Nestor to tell the story of 9/11 two decades later through the eyes of New York managers Joe Torre and Bobby Valentine. Sports heals.

The letter that started it all on August 3, 1998 from Nestor to Baltimore sports fans

25 Stories of Glories Baltimore Positive - August 3, 2023

On August 3rd, 1998, Nestor Aparicio inked a letter to local sports fans in The Baltimore Sun. Now 25 years later, did he live up to his promise and goals to serve the local community?

Feeding on energy and great food with Vaynerchuk and Zimmern

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 25, 2023

Over 28 years of Super Bowl Radio Row dominance, the best segments are the ones where folks from different worlds collide on the WNST set. World-renowned chef and foodie Andrew Zimmern bumped into wine wizard and serial entrepreneur Gary Vaynerchuk at Miami Super Bowl LIV.

Talking leadership and expectations with John Harbaugh as another season begins

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - July 26, 2021

The Ravens head coach begins his 14th season at the helm in Owings Mills as the team prepares for another not-so-normal training camp in the summer heat. Don, Luke and Nestor spend some time discussing leadership, Lamar Jackson and earning the right to be a Super Bowl contender.

The Peter Principles (Ch. 6) – Wire to Wire, champagne and the Dumb Dumb divorce

#DearOrioles Nestor Aparicio - March 1, 2024

Davey Johnson faxed The Baltimore Sun. Peter Angelos faxed The Washington Post. Both of their letters were published. Life was never the same for Orioles fans at Camden Yards. Read the history of the Angelos era and learn...

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 24 – The legend of our purple live shows at The Barn – and beyond

25 Stories of Glories Nestor Aparicio - September 20, 2023

If you ever participated in or witnessed a decade of fun times, live radio shows and Baltimore sports memories with us at The Barn on Harford Road back in the 1990s when WNST was birthed by the local community, then you know it'll never be replicated. Go through the photos and see how many legends you can identify who spent time eating crabs, drinking beer and talking sports with us – and you – in Parkville. As John Steadman once said: "Didn't we have some good times?" What's your favorite memory of a WNST live event over these 25 years of awesomeness? The night we brought the Lombardi Trophy by in the aftermath of Super Bowl XXXV didn't suck.

Ever lose a bet about an NFL franchise coming to Baltimore?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - May 28, 2023

Business travel pro Jay Ellenby catches up with Nestor 30 years after running his first Orioles roadtrip to Fort Lauderdale and tells all he remembers about the Nasty Naked Run passing Safe Harbors Travel on South Street downtown in 1996. The stories that we tell on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

So, when is the next All Star Game in Baltimore and what will that look like?

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - July 15, 2023

Watching Cal Ripken go back to Seattle and pining away for another All Star Game in Baltimore again, Bill Cole and Nestor wist hopeful and realistically in discussing the 30th Anniversary of the Camden Yards classic and the future of our downtown and the next time the Midsummer Classic comes to Charm City.

Feeling the Hootie and Midlife Priceless vibe with guitarist Mark Bryan

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - October 17, 2022

Always great to reconnect the with Silver Spring native whose work with Hootie and The Blowfish is weaved into his side gig with The Screaming Trojans, who will be coming home to Frederick for a show at Weinberg Center on Saturday, October 22.

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - October 25, 2007

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

Music Baltimore Positive - August 11, 2019

When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.

AFC North rivals meet on Radio Row as Jamal Lewis, Charlie Batch share Ravens-Steelers stories

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

Charlie Batch and Jamal Lewis visit Nestor on Radio Row as Steelers and Ravens come together ahead of 2019 Super Bowl in Atlanta.

Peeling back real history and science beyond The Wax Pack and baseball players

Authors and Books Nestor Aparicio - July 7, 2021

Author Brad Balukjian returns to discuss the aftermath of his best-selling book on what happened to old baseball players – and his buggy tales of Tahiti and real science discovery beyond Rick Sutcliffe.

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

Celebrities Baltimore Positive - February 7, 2023

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.

Tom McMillen: Talking Terps, Lefty’s 90th birthday and what ever happened to those ’72 silver medals?

Baltimore Positive Classic Baltimore Positive - February 17, 2024

Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Charles "Lefty" Driesell , the 1972 Olympics and how politics has changed in Washington. This was a 2021 chat before honoring Lefty Driesell in College Park.

Bon Jovi drummer Tico Torres talks about the joy of rock music

Arts and Entertainment Baltimore Positive - February 26, 2023

On Radio Row at Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego in 2003, Nestor got a chance to talk Frankie and The Knockouts with drummer Tico Torres as the Bon Jovi boys were on the road during the "It's My Life" era.

My gratitude for 27 years of attending Super Bowl games all over America

Journalism & Media BP Podcast Audio - February 7, 2021

Nestor joined Dennis for a Super Bowl XLV preview and a chance to reflect on missing this one for the first time. And the first time he ever dreamed of going to one "Big Game" with his Pop and the lights went out...

Steve Whiteman of Kix talks Hagerstown, Baltimore and Orioles baseball in April 1994

True story: Nestor took voice lessons from the affable and always available Whiteman on Harford Road when his throat was hurting from screaming on the radio every day in the 1990s. "Ya got nothin' to lose..."

Kim Herring: Getting to a Super Bowl on leadership of Lamar and ability to adjust

He played in two Super Bowls in back-to-back years for legendary teams. Former Ravens safety Kim Herring won one here and lost one with St. Louis and the Greatest Show On Turf and comes home to Baltimore to discuss the thrill and agony of the NFL postseason and finishing the job.

The Dundalk home of Schock and rock

Our favorite Dundalk Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go's talks songwriting and singing along with playing the drums in the most famous band of ladies of the '80s at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

The lost Super Bowl XXXV parade video from 2001 – the whole purple Festivus route to City Hall

Center Mike Flynn invited Nestor onto the Humvee to record this incredible "home movie" for a one-hour ride down Pratt Street onto the dais with the Lombardi Trophy to City Hall back on January 30, 2001. If you're a Baltimore Ravens fans, go find yourself in this beautiful mess...

Cris Carter credits Buddy Ryan for helping him get on path to sobriety and Canton

The Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver discussed his career with Nestor and Luke ahead of Super Bowl LIV in Miami.

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...

December 30, 2023

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 17 – That crazy playoff night in Nashville with Steve McNair and Ravens fans for charity

If you ever bump into Nestor and want one of the wilder stories of his journey, ask him about the night he did a charity event with Steve McNair in Nashville. We took several busloads and planeloads of Ravens fans to Nashville several times. The 2001 playoff party was legendary but it was in January 2009 when the former Oilers, Titans and Ravens quarterback came to Limelight to greet a sea of purple. And then we threw a party. The videos tell the story better than we ever could. Especially that poor taxi driver...

February 9, 2023

Hall of Famer Derrick Brooks talks about mutual respect shared with fellow Florida native Ray Lewis

The Tampa Bay Buccaneers great sat down with Nestor and Luke at Super Bowl LI in Houston.

February 9, 2023

Orlando Pace embraces debate over which Hall of Fame left tackle was best from his era

Hall of Famer Orlando Pace mentioned the likes of Jonathan Ogden, Walter Jones, and Tony Boselli with Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota.

April 6, 1997

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

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

August 25, 1997

Let Governor Schaefer and John Moag tell you how the Cleveland Browns became the Baltimore Ravens

In the aftermath of the move of the NFL franchise, Nestor welcomed the leadership to The Barn for crabs, beer and a conversation about how Art Modell brought his football team to the Charm City.

December 22, 2023

Coming clean on one of the best things I’ve ever eaten

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour was well plotted at Far & Dotter and knew we needed to import a crab cake. This was a chance to finally bring Jerry and Erin Schlichting on the show and eat their famous Clean Cuisine 'cake but to tell the story about the soon-to-be-famous and award-winning turkey butternut squash lasagna that is better than it sounds and tastier than almost anything on the planet.

August 18, 2006

Art Donovan tells us how he got his first big break with the Colts

This is the finale of a spirited four-part chat with Fatso, who covered all of aspects of his life on a summer night in Fallston when he had a lot of energy to make us laugh.

July 28, 2022

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 2 “The High Standards and Low Profile of Steve Bisciotti”

This is Chapter 2 of "#PurpleReign2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author, radio & podcast host & entrepreneur @NestorAparicio is releasing a daily chapter to get #RavensFlock ready for NFL season.

November 22, 2022

The Catonsville World Champion and the family League of Dreams

Our pal and former Orioles shortstop Mike Bordick brings Frank and Adam Kolarek by the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pappas in Cockeysville for a lengthy chat about a kid growing up in Catonsville around baseball with a purpose long before the champagne and World Series ring with the Los Angeles Dodgers.

February 13, 2024

Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn

Crab Cake Row: A five decades long Aparicio Family love affair with Dundalk community and Costas Inn. Nestor Aparicio begins Day Two of "A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week" with his son Barry as the executive producer for a full day of charity conversations to benefit the Maryland Food Bank. (Yo, Stevie Cho we're looking for you!)

April 18, 1997

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish talks love of Maryland based sports with Nestor in April 1997

Because he can't find his picture with Mark Bryan during this era, this is Darius Rucker. This one might include the time when Nestor got them a gig doing the National Anthem at Camden Yards before an Orioles game and Rucker was trapped on the golf course. Perhaps...

June 9, 2015

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.

January 14, 2024

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 13 – Finding the next Baltimore sports media kings by contesting

While there were more than 1,000 applicants over several years of audition tapes, resumes, interns, producers, gophers and wannabes, we knew back in 2008 that Luke Jones was the real deal when he rolled in sporting that Haloti Ngata jersey, a stocked notebook and showed he was far more serious than anyone we'd ever met then – or since!

April 15, 2018

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

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.

May 1, 2018

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

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.

August 1, 2022

Purple Reign 2: Chapter 4 “Ravens always begins with Ray”

This is Chapter 4 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing it chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Ravens Super Bowl win in New Orleans.

December 21, 2023

Discussing the future of Camden Yards with an expert

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.

June 22, 2022

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

January 28, 2024

WNST STORY OF GLORY No. 4: The night we brought Harbaugh, Tomlin and Billick together to share Super Bowl glory stories

In the aftermath of Jennifer Aparicio's miraculous survival following a second bone marrow transplant, we were inspired to do a second "Night of Heroes" after leukemia survivor Chuck Pagano came back to Baltimore in 2015 to raise money and awareness for There Goes My Hero and the power of swabbing to save lives. If you missed one of the great nights in Baltimore vs. Pittsburgh sports partnerships in May 2016, you can relive it by watching three Super Bowl winning head coaches on one stage for a great cause. This was also the last public appearance of former Ravens president David Modell, who had some very important words, as did Super Bowl XXXV champion James Trapp, who also survived leukemia. A powerful evening.

February 21, 2021

Taking a long walk with John Feinstein on The National Anthem at sporting events and race in America

Decorated author John Feinstein joins Nestor and Don for further discussion on a recent column in The Washington Post regarding Mark Cuban and the Dallas Mavericks dispatching with an American tradition.

November 28, 2023

Telling the whole truth about the uncertain future of the Maryland Stadium Authority and Camden Yards and the Angelos Family

Follow the money. Wait for the real ink on the lease not the words of a man who lies regularly. Former Maryland Stadium Authority chairman Tom Kelso joins Nestor for a long-awaited, deep dive on everything about the $1.2 billion of your money that Steve Bisciotti and the Angelos Family are getting to keep their sports franchises in Baltimore. Ask someone who knows all the answers and you get them. Listen and learn. It's important!

September 17, 2023

The Itch of a new solo album from Kix legend Steve Whiteman

With M3 looming and the return of live music to the Symphony Woods of Merriweather Post Pavilion, Nestor welcomed his personal vocal coach and the greatest frontman in local music history from Hagerstown to discuss "You're Welcome" and his new music.

February 22, 2023

When the Hall of Fame Playmaker discusses how to win a Super Bowl

At 2003 Super Bowl XXXVII in San Diego, legendary Dallas Cowboys wide receiver Michael Irvin was freshly retired and discussing his new career as a broadcaster

February 26, 2021

Bidding adieu to our pal Dave Ginsburg on press row

After three decades of DMV worldwide sports coverage at the Associated Press, Dave Ginsburg is hanging up the laptop. At least for now. He joins Nestor for a fun retrospective of Baltimore and Washington and memories and press box food.

January 30, 2024

Brian Billick: “It’s not the best team that wins, it’s the team that plays best”

Every coach knows the pain of tough losses and watching players take bad penalties in the heat of the moment. Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 loss at home to the Kansas City Chiefs in the AFC Championship Game.

December 23, 2023

Sex, Christmas, crabs and the Baltimore accent with the legendary John Waters

We always wanted to have Baltimore's most famous worldwide export on the show but were afraid to ask. In advance of his "A John Waters Christmas: Let's Blow It Up!" at Baltimore SoundStage on December 21st, the Pope Of Trash comes home to Nestor to dish on holiday etiquette and why he loves soft shell crabs and still being on stage with an audience.

July 24, 2023

Putting the local McCafferty championship love on the table at The Beaumont

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour rolled back into The Beaumont in Catonsville, Nestor finally got the third member of the McCafferty family talking about his father's famous restaurant in Mount Washington and his grandfather's famous Super Bowl V title as the head coach of the Baltimore Colts. Talking crab cakes, steaks and eating local in The 'Ville.

August 11, 2019

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.

January 23, 2021

That time Larry King called my book “a good read” and discussed history of Orioles baseball

Back in the 1990s when he worked at CNN in Washington, Larry King was a frequent visitor at Camden Yards and loved talking Orioles baseball and Little Looey with Nestor.

October 5, 2020

What ever happened to Baltimore’s disdain of Washington sports?

The Orioles are a doormat. The Nationals won the World Series. The Ravens have the NFL MVP. And the R...well, the Washington Football Team doesn't have a name and Daniel Snyder hears the echo of the power of the shield.

May 17, 2023

Horsing around and Preakness tales of idiots with Mickey Cucchiella

Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to discuss all of the old Preakness memories that we don't talk about anymore. What happens in the infield stays in the infield...

February 24, 2023

Gary Stevens shares memories of Triple Crown victories and fondness for Pimlico

The longtime jockey talked the future of horse racing with Nestor on 2003 San Diego Radio Row.

February 26, 2023

Super agent Leigh Steinberg discusses journey of Patrick Mahomes to Super Bowl stage

Longtime sports agent Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor and Luke in Miami 2020 to discuss the journey of Patrick Mahomes to Super Bowl LIV and why the Kansas City quarterback was destined for more.

January 16, 1997

That night Dave Winfield dropped by The Barn on Nestor’s 5th Anniversary

Crabs. Parkville. Live radio shows. Batman on the wing waiting to open the dance floor. And in walks a Hall of Famer before the Tops In Sports banquet. Listen in...

October 25, 2007

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

April 2, 2023

She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership

Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.

Remember that time...

Comedian Noel Casler tells the Celebrity Apprentice Trump tales before his Ramshead Annapolis gig

Adam Sandler tells Rex Ryan & Chris Farley stories to Nestor

Top Gun Maverick movie stars Glen Powell and Monica Barbaro discuss how Nestor has never seen Tom Cr

Joe Flacco returns to Baltimore and Nestor with tales of Cleveland glory and setting record straight

Brian Billick and Nestor discuss path of Lamar Jackson to verge of a Super Bowl berth in Baltimore

Nils Lofgren talks about Bruce Springsteen calling "audibles" on stage

Ross Tucker tells Nestor what he saw and heard on Chiefs sideline during AFC Championship Game

Peter King of NBC Sports joins Nestor to discuss Lamar, halftime speeches and Super Bowl legacies

Jamal Lewis tells Nestor he would've loved to have played with Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson

Stacey Keibler talks about life in L.A. and TV stardom

Brian Billick joins Nestor on coaching, accountability and composure after Ravens loss to Chiefs

Tommy Conwell rumbles in from Philly with tales of music and the road and kids and the adult life

Marvin Lewis joins Nestor to discuss defensive frustration in trying to stop Lamar Jackson & Ravens

A history of Hammerjacks & new rock doc with Nestor Aparicio and John Allen from Costas in Dundalk

Actor Johnathon Schaech comes home to Baltimore to tell path to That Thing You Do and his journey

Bob Baffert joins Nestor to discuss long-shot story of Medina Spirit coming to Preakness with roses

Steve Whiteman of Kix discusses his passion for music, new album and M3 show at Merriweather

Nickelodeon star JoJo Siwa joins Nestor and Luke on Radio Row in Minnesota Super Bowl 52

Journalist Gianna Toboni tells Nestor about fear and reward of doing Vice Media journalism abroad

Justin Fenton discusses new Baltimore Banner and getting "We Own This City" to HBO in April

Hall of Famer Warren Moon endures Nestor massive fandom on Radio Row in his hometown of Los Angeles

Legendary guitarist Andy Summers of The Police reunites with Nestor after their 1999 duet in Cuba

Comedian Tommy Davidson talks smooth jazz and the living color of comedy and Maryland roots

Bob Baffert brings Authentic horse racing chat to a rare Fall Preakness at Pimlico

Rik Emmett of Triumph discusses memoir "Lay It On The Line" music life with Nestor from Toronto

8

8

8

8

8

8

8

8