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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss mystery of Marcus Williams and trade possibilities on defense for Ravens and DeCosta

It’s been quite the week at The Castle in Owings Mills. The Ravens got embarrassed by the lowly Browns and Jameis Winston, highly-paid safety Marcus Williams was benched and no one’s talking. Oh, and Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced, Michael Pierce went to injured reserve and the Denver Broncos and Cincinnati Bengals are waiting over the next five days. Luke Jones and Nestor break down some midseason drama for #RavensFlock.

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Mike Klis of 9News in Denver regales Nestor with Elway tales and belief that Sean Payton has changed Broncos culture with Nix and early success

Longtime television voice and author Mike Klis of 9News in Denver regales Nestor with tales from his new book “The Elway Years” and his belief that Sean Payton has changed Broncos’ culture with addition of Bo Nix and early success this season as the upstart 5-3 club comes to Baltimore to meet the Ravens on Sunday.

Tim Walsh Coppin State volleyball

Coppin State volleyball coach Tim Walsh joins Nestor to discuss love of sport and competition in MEAC

Coppin State University volleyball coach Tim Walsh discusses the growth of volleyball, particularly in high schools and among younger players with Nestor as our flagship Eagles spotlight highlights the family and social aspect of the sport and its increasing popularity. Coach Walsh also shares his coaching journey and background in sign language and its integration into his coaching at Coppin.

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Wendy Bronfein Of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss finding the right terpene for your mood or physical need

Working our way through some of the sometime funny and always functional names of strains, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness continues the educational journey through cannabinoids and terpenes with Nestor. Finding the right components for your mood or physical need is essential and our goal is always effective strain selection.

Maryland Lottery holiday scratchoff

John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to introduce holiday promotions and talk some postseason baseball

While Nestor wanted to lean in on Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin just a tad during Cleveland Week (Guardians exit and Browns fall), this one also included a mutual Fernando Valenzuela tribute and a chance to roll out the big holiday scratch-offs and promotions that have skipped right past the pumpkin pie and into the peppermint season. And someone sitting on a $1 million ticket that is unclaimed.

Former sports producer Bernard Bokenyi reunites with Nestor to discuss life as a Cleveland sports fans in modern world

When former sports producer Bernard Bokenyi reunites with Nestor after a quarter of a century witnessing poor ownership in their hometowns of Cleveland and Baltimore, it sparks an interesting debate about what we invested in stadia, billionaire owners and professional sports franchises last century and what the communities and citizens actually got in return half a lifetime later.

Empty Cleveland Browns Stadium

Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama with city of Cleveland

You’re aware of the Cleveland Browns drama and the loss of DeShaun Watson and 1-6 team on the field but the bigger circus with billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam is trying to get a dome built in a municipality where all of the politicians dislike him as much as the fans. Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on the Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama in Northeast Ohio.

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Munch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss Guardians pain and Watson misery for Browns fans

There is no more challenged fan base in the National Football League than the beleaguered – yet somehow still financially supportive – customers of the Cleveland Browns. Legendary sports talk king (and prince) Mark “Munch” Bishop has been visiting us for three decades. His deep-rooted love for Cleveland sports, dating back to his childhood, has gotten swept up in the disgrace of the Jimmy Haslem ownership group and the DeShaun Watson fiasco. “Immoral” is the word he uses. And the results on and off the field speak louder than anyone ever did on the radio.

Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens struggles on defense and injury to Marlon Humphrey after Tampa win

Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive operation of Lamar and Monken as Ravens roll Bucs in Tampa

The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.

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Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and Ravens big win over Bucs in Tampa

Five touchdown passes, 41 points and 500 yards of offense for the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Just another Monday night at the NFC road office for the Baltimore Ravens, who showcased their offensive prowess and the hammer of Derrick Henry in a statement win over the Bucs in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor give initial thoughts in the aftermath of a beatdown on the turf of Super Bowl XXXV.

Baltimore Ravens at Tampa Bay Bucs

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss career of Baker Mayfield and preview Ravens at Bucs on Monday night

Baker Mayfield’s career resurgence with 15 touchdown passes in six weeks and the potent Tampa Bay offense featuring Chris Godwin and Mike Evans should provide a stout test for the Ravens’ leaky defense. But Lamar Jackson’s command of the offense plus Derrick Henry’s impact on the ground game makes this a fascinating NFC opponent with similar defensive issues. Let Luke Jones and Nestor get your ready for some Monday Night Football – and a lot of points – in Tampa.

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Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin discuss Baltimore folks and Essex sub shop and immigrant history

Yes, they’ll put pineapple on it for you at Pizza John’s but traditions – new and old – are still waiting for you on Back River Neck Road in Essex. Brett Steall of Pizza John’s and Leonard Raskin join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss this venerable and established-in-1966, family-owned treasure known for its consistent pizza quality and local community ties. Oh, and that memorable pepperoni…

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