After halting the Orioles’ five-game skid with a quality start against the Cleveland Indians, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the present and future of Grayson Rodriguez as the team’s best chance to win a World Series in this era.
Legendary Newark Star-Ledger columnist Jerry Izenberg visits with Nestor to discuss new book: “Larry Doby in Black and White: The Story of a Baseball Pioneer” but also discusses his path as a social defender of Ali, an unbreakable Super Bowl run and his life as a journalist not “Godding up athletes.” Let him teach you something…
As the losses suddenly stack up on the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss what happens after the losing streak and when and how the pitching help will appear in a trade. And how soon?
Marylander Greg Hawkes of The Cars comes home with the hits performing with Eddie Japan at Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on Saturday night. The Atholton High grad tells tales of being an usher at Merriweather Post Pavilion, seeing the Beatles at the Baltimore Civic Center and his incredible band’s journey from Boston to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.
Our defending champion of all things Cleveland sports Daryl Ruiter joins Nestor from The Land of Believe to discuss an upstart and emerging Guardians squad as gritty pennant contenders coming to Baltimore with the best bullpen in baseball
After a fourth consecutive loss on Monday night, the Orioles are reeling a bit with cold bats and a fatigued squad. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depth of the Guardians bullpen and why Adley Rutschman doesn’t catch every night.
Munch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss sustained success of Guardians as Orioles return home
As the Orioles bats went silent over the weekend in Houston, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fatigue of a long June and the let down after an emotional week in New York. Now, here come the first-place Cleveland Guardians…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ugly Orioles sweep in Houston and home cooking for Guardians
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks Cleveland baseball history and big Home Run Riches winners with Nestor before the Orioles and Guardians do battle at Camden Yards.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the potential beanball war brewing between the Orioles and Yankees as the Birds beat Yankees in The Bronx in a wild one on Wednesday night. Join the pair together today for the 4 p.m. rubber match as they do the Maryland Crab Cake Tour and watch the Yankee Stadium finale from the bar at Costas Inn in Dundalk all afternoon.
Last week, they did the podcast at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point and now Bill Cole and Nestor reconvene after Maryland Fleet and Pride Weekend in Baltimore with tales of a city that shined with happy Philly tourists and plenty of pride.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles pitching and Yankees bats and bad blood
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the Orioles new patch and big local money coming into Team Rubenstein that never came with the Angelos ownership.
When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour puts friends together, the wisdom flows. Our Allen McCallum and Baltimore Magazine Editor-In-Chief Max Weiss share symphonic musical notes and their mutual Orioles love with Nestor at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville.
As our Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back on the road to Koco’s Pub in Lauraville during Pride Week, we welcome Damian O’Doherty back for a round of observations and discussions about the Key Bridge recovery, Maryland voters and the Larry Hogan-Angela Alsobrooks race for Washington, D.C. with big stakes for citizens.
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf educates Ricig and Nestor about the local love of the outdoor game and why folks all over town return to Pine Ridge, Forest Park, Carroll Park, Clifton Park and Mount Pleasant to enjoy a day on the links.
Nothing more fun than when Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately disagree on a trade or a player acquisition. As the Ravens go to summer break, the duo discuss the legend and lore of Derrick Henry and what will make the Ravens’ offense Super Bowl worthy by February. The #RavensFlock will love this one…
Our Baltimore Positive web developer Jessica Valis takes a break from building this very busy little website to join Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a discussion on local business and making it work on the web with her new Creative Circle Collective.
We never have more fun on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour than when we’re laughing with old friends who have become new friends. Our OG Orioles ballpark reporter and symphony man Allen McCallum joined legendary movie critic and Baltimore Magazine Editor-In-Chief Max Weiss taking Nestor to the modern movies and cinema at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville. Who needs Siskel and Ebert?
As our continuing education series with Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness moves into real life after Nestor’s wife Jenn broke her ankle two weeks ago, the cannabis conversation moved back to a gel product that has proven functional for pain relief.
From Whittier, California to our hometown and now 40 years into rocking us, our favorite rock radio DJ Chris Emry tells Nestor his journey from Los Angeles to Edgemere at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
In their weekly update on all things Home Run Riches and new games and big winners, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about a chance to go to Italy or Los Angeles for the next round of Olympic Games via Mega Millions. Oh, and all of those Orioles grand slams stacking up…
With the bottom of the rotation coming in New York in the most important games of the season, Luke Jones tells Nestor that the Orioles will look to keep the offensive power coming against the first-place Yankees this week after battering Zack Wheeler on Sunday at Camden Yards.
Arkia Wade of the Baltimore County Arts Guild tells Nestor about Arts and Drafts summer music and arts festival coming to Guinness OpenGate Brewery.
They met 40 years ago when Nestor Aparicio was the hockey beat writer for The Evening Sun. Now, one-time Camden Yards reporter Howard Scher runs Duct Doctor locally and joins Nestor to rekindle and recap four decades of Baltimore sports friendship, hockey love and what it all means.
It was a successful weekend on the field against the Phillies but costly on the mound as Kyle Bradish becomes the latest Orioles starter who appears headed for a Tommy John surgery as the rotation continues to adapt – and the Birds continue to win.
Sure, there were a lot of Philadelphia Phillies fans downtown this weekend. And as Luke Jones and Nestor point out, that’s not a bad thing when they leave their money and go home with a series loss to the powerhouse Orioles.
Ron Furman of Max’s Taphouse tells Nestor about the magic of Broadway and Fell’s Point during Fleet Week
Luke Jones and Nestor gather at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a baseball history discussion on the greatness of WIllie Mays and our many heroes lost as Luis Aparicio becomes the oldest living Hall of Famer in Cooperstown.
As our Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Koco’s Pub and Lauraville during Pride Week, Marcella Knight joins Tom Pierce of Classic Five Golf, Ricig and Nestor to discuss Father’s Day and crab cakes and golf for the family.
When it’s tough to park and the hotels are full and the Phillies and Orioles are sold out all weekend, life is good in the land of pleasant living. Bill Cole joins Nestor for Maryland Fleet Week and Baltimore Pride at Kooper’s Tavern in Fell’s Point where the vibrancy of our hometown is on display.
Hootie and The Blowfish guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about the Summer Camp Tour and playing music with his best friends
Author Joel Poiley gives Nestor the full back story about his book on the life and times and amazing career of Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte. “Last Man Standing” is coming this summer for anyone who wants to know more about the late, great running back we all met and loved around town.
It’s a time once again for Philadelphia and Baltimore to return to battle with big stakes at Camden Yards this weekend for local fans. Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins our sports cartoonist pal Ricig and Nestor at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to compare Philly and Baltimore baseball notes.
As the Philadelphia Phillies and their fans prepare to invade Baltimore for Maryland Fleet Weekend, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for an all-too-rare June series of significance at Oriole Park Camden Yards.
Mike Libber tells Nestor about Stateside Cup and importing Crystal Palace and Wolverhampton to Annapolis for a friendly on the pitch on July 31st.
In the weekly chat about sports and money, our financial insider Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss what happens when big money and pro athletes collide – and how to invest in your future.
Our Classic Five Golf PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge in Timonium tells Nestor about magic of another Father’s Day weekend with dads and sons enjoying the legend and lore of Pinehurst as the best in the world gather for the U.S. Open.
With Owings Mills percolating all week with the sounds of football and a last look before summer vacation, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the cadence, value and measurement of these Baltimore Ravens mini-camp practices.
