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We’ve always mingled with the same executive leaders who make Baltimore and our region grow and go, so it was a pleasure to hear more about the I95 Business story from founder Vicki Franz, who shares her story of publishing and local business connection for C-level professionals and business owners throughout the area.
His father Kevin served as Baltimore County Executive and was on the campaign trail attempting to become the Governor of Maryland in 2018 when he tragically died. So, it’s not a huge surprise that youthful Karson Kamenetz would be dipping his toes into the political realm with a run at the county council seat at stake in the 4th District on the northwest side of the beltway. We discuss what is important to constituents in our area right now like traffic, crime and affordability. And the power and expectations of his family name.
Sure, it’s not the lineup that manager Craig Albernaz envisioned back in Sarasota in February but the Orioles need to figure out how to stop striking out and start hitting with runners in scoring position. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discussed the Birds’ struggles, including a five-game losing streak and scuffling through Kansas City waiting for the roster to get healthier and more productive.
Is there an “ace” in the starting rotation deck for the Baltimore Orioles? Sure, we all believed that Trevor Rogers and Kyle Bradish would make it look easy and that Shane Baz would pitch to his contract and Chris Bassitt would stabilize the staff and Zach Eflin…and then the season began. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ pitching depth and scraping by on any win possible in Kansas City.
When the Preakness isn’t in Baltimore, only has 4,800 attendees and might not have the Kentucky Derby winner (again), it’s incumbent that we find the brightest and most veteran minds and industry observers to examine every aspect of what the hell is going on with the middle leg of the Triple Crown, which was once the annual Charm City Super Bowl and has lost its luster beyond recognition. Lifer horse racing insider and Baltimorean via Philly, Dick Jerardi returns for the 35th consecutive spring to give Nestor a full perspective on future of Preakness and Triple Crown and what’s at stake in the largest Stakes race in our state.
It’s been quite a week for the fashion-forward sports fans of Baltimore. Our pal and sports brand artist Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens Next Flight uniforms and helmet variations and the City Connect” concept for Orioles fans. Let’s peek inside how the mind of an artist, the heart of a billionaire, the wants and needs of Nike, “properties” and how the churn of reality and sales shifts the times, shadows and “laundry” of your favorite team and league.
If we were “branding” this, we’d call it ‘Korman’s Korner’ but since all we have to sell is local journalism and facts and truth in reporting, Executive Sports Editor Chris Korman of The Baltimore Banner returns for another free-form round at Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Some spring sports cleaning and cleansing with Nestor about the Ravens, Orioles, Terps and local coverage of the college NIL world and high schools sports. And how it all ties together with club teams and the recreation Little League world, where he hangs his hat and leadership. We made this one for the “stick to sports” crowd…
Grace Hyde of District Cannabis discusses a 420 petition to make April 20th a national holiday in America
Sports fashion is always subjective and Luke Jones and Nestor usually have strong opinions on weak ownership and league cash grabs whenever teams role out a “new look” with alternate jerseys, helmets and colors. This time, however, both agreed they were mostly pleasantly underwhelmed about the over-hyped “Next Flight” branding of the new Baltimore Ravens’ markings. Subtle, and fine…
As the Orioles continue to play .500 ball through the first month of the season, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slugging woes, lack of offensive productivity and a near no-hitter to begin a road trip through Cleveland and Kansas City.
In the first of what Orioles fans hope will be many-more grand slam home runs this season, it was Jeremiah Jackson’s blast on Monday night that set off the $5,000 salami for a lucky Home Run Riches contestant. Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the big fly realities of Home Run Riches and why we all dig the long ball.
Our Luke Jones attended the annual Pre-Draft Luncheon and Presser in Owings Mills and Nestor had some questions and observations for the event he dubbed “The Liars Luncheon” 25 years ago as an homage to the Alibi Breakfast of Preakness week. Plenty of needs, wants and picks to discuss as the NFL Draft looms large next weekend in Pittsburgh.
It was Nestor who took to Oriole Park at Camden Yards on Wednesday afternoon with some observations about the new “look” of the ballpark and a day when all of the 42s of Jackie Robinson needed a scorecard to see who was making the errors that cost them the game. Luke Jones discusses the outfield defense and injury problems as Cleveland is next up for the Birds as .500 feels about right.
It’s been too long since we shared a crab cake chat with Baltimore lawyer Steve Miles, whose television advertising and advocacy for regular humans four decades ago is well remembered around town. Here at Faidley’s, Nestor and the former assistant state’s attorney “talk about it” in discussing the state of the world and issues, solutions and the law in America amidst Trump’s obvious criminality and protection by Congress.
With us watching the “new” Lexington Market come to life in recent years and always centered up at Faidley’s Seafood for the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, we loved our visit with Shaina Hernandez, who gives Nestor a primer and overview on all of the Baltimore Markets and their tasty offerings for locals to patronize and enjoy. Mark it down and get to one of the city’s fabulous markets!
With the NFL Draft approaching next week and a bunch of players on the Baltimore Ravens roster already in the building and working in Owings Mills, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the changing times with Jesse Minter establishing whatever the “new” rules will be in the purple castle. We wonder what those might be in the aftermath of two decades of Camp Hardball.
Attorney Steve Miles tells Nestor why he’s still in Baltimore as he celebrates his 83rd birthday with us at Faidley’s Seafood on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Nothing better than spending time with the wisdom of old friends who never seem to age at all.
Luke Jones and Nestor do a Fashion Week show with Orioles City Connect and Ravens mystery threads coming this week.
“Every night there’s a different star, that’s the magic of Orioles baseball…” It’s not every night that the Baltimore Orioles will battle back from a 7-1 deficit to win but when they do, it makes baseball fun again at Camden Yards. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the old-school Orioles Magic of Monday night’s comeback win over Diamondbacks and the star power of Jeremiah Jackson and Pete Alonso to make an early-season memory for Birds fans.
Given the weekend’s injuries to Adley Rutschman, Ryan Mountcastle and Tyler O”Neill to add to Zach Eflin’s Tommy John surgery last week, not much is ideal for rookie manager Craig Albernaz and the Baltimore Orioles just three weeks into a chaotic season of attrition. But, after taking two of three from the San Francisco Giants at Camden Yards, Luke Jones and Nestor are more than satisfied with the over .500 run in a mediocre-so-far division.
What classic rock rocker hasn’t played air guitar to “Just Between You And Me”? So when Nestor got a chance to chat about the Montreal side of April Wine as they hit the road with the triumphant return of Triumph this spring, he had plenty of questions for Brian Greenway, who joined the band in 1977 and continues to bring the music to the masses.
In the heat of the night, Canadian musician Luke Doucet got a heavenly call from legendary Bryan Adams to join his band – but he had to learn 26 songs in three days and meet them to play in Puerto Rico in 72 hours. Nestor saw three of those magical South American shows in Montevideo, Santiago and Bogota and tracked down Sarah McLachlan’s regular guitar player in Toronto to have him tell one of the greatest rock and roll stories ever told. It was more than a one night love affair for the reckless kid who wanted to rock from Winnipeg…
It’s the time of the year for mock drafts and dirty NFL rumors and Gary Davenport of Bleacher Report returns to give his thoughts on the draft and an AFC primer as the Baltimore Ravens have the 14th pick on the board and many directions for a future with new head coach Jesse Minter and Lamar Jackson in the prime of his career.
It’s been 43 years since Orioles legend Ken Singleton celebrated our last World Series win here in Baltimore and we’ve all been awaiting the next parade. The Sparks resident and longtime voice of the New York Yankees begins another season with Nestor as the balls and strikes change but his love for our community and commitment to the Cool Kids Campaign remains strong and sincere. Never a bad day to talk baseball, golf and some old Earl Weaver stories with Singy…
We visit with legendary super agent Leigh Steinberg several times a year and just talk football, life, business and the modern athlete. If you know of his rocky and wildly successful journey, you know he wants to share his wisdom on the sunny side of the street and his newest book, “The Comeback,” is his playbook for turning life’s setbacks into your greatest victories. We also chatted about the Maxx Crosby situation with Eric DeCosta and the Ravens and the significance of trust in the NFL business world.
It’s always the hardest topic to discuss in our community but we are always here to educate and help victims of sexual assault. Laura Clary from the GBMC S.A.F.E. (Sexual Assault Forensic Examination) team invites Nestor to “Walk A Mile In Their Shoes” on April 17th in Towson in the 11th annual event that is a fundraiser and an awareness campaign to help anyone in need after the worst trauma any human can imagine. Come walk with us!
As part of our fun chatting with Canadian musicians and legends this spring, we welcomed Derry Grehan of Honeymoon Suite for a visit to discuss the old MTV and Much Music days and a new album, “Wake Me Up When The Sun Goes Down.” Who didn’t love the song and video “New Girl Now”? Time to feel it again…
There are lots of fun ways to win money when you play The Maryland Lottery but the second edition of The Big Spin is memorably awesome. In our weekly visit with Executive Director John Martin, we discuss when the winners and big spinners arrive at the Montgomery Park headquarters for their turn at the wheel of big winning.
Our longtime friend and television executive Jim Williams returns to examine the evolving and quickly changing MLB media model as MASN disintegrates and 10 teams were searching for local ways to distribute 162 baseball games in each market. Here, Nestor gets a professional MLB primer on money, networks and future of watching the games from outside the stadium.
After a sloppy weekend sweep in Pittsburgh, the Orioles took advantage of decent pitching and cold bats in Chicago, closing out a trio of wins that buoys the upcoming home stand against San Francisco and Arizona with some renewed optimism. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all elements of a Birds team that is navigating a choppy start to the season with more injuries and help needed on the mound.
Sure, we give Pittsburgh a hard time but once we saw that the newest Orioles superstar Pete Alonso took his guys to The Clemente Museum when the Birds flew in, we knew it was time to reach to our old pal Duane Rieder in Da ‘Burgh to invite us behind the scenes for 21 tales of Roberto Clemente that only the curator of this fabulous place can bring to life.
Our PGA pro Ed Miller of Pine Ridge and Classic 5 Golf gets Nestor ready to smell the azaleas outside Butler Cabin and a full preview of The Masters in Augusta as he prepares for another turn on the fairway on the most famous golf course in the world. It’s golf season, Baltimore!
It certainly made news throughout the NFL that two-time MVP Lamar Jackson was present on the first day of the Baltimore Ravens offseason program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the work ahead for rookie head coach Jesse Minter as Eric DeCosta and the scouting department have their hands full in trying to improve last year’s disappointing 8-9 roster. Lots of question marks and possibilities ahead with the 14th pick in two weeks at the NFL Draft in Pittsburgh.
Nothing has been ideal for the Baltimore Orioles pitching thus far but the past two days of Norfolk rescues for the bullpen have come from unlikely sources. This time it was Brandon Young returning for a spot start on a cold night in Chicago that got the Birds a victory after an ugly sweep in Pittsburgh. Luke Jones and Nestor tip their caps to Povich and Young and wonder when the bats will warm up this spring.
Since the injury to Zach Eflin last week, the Baltimore Orioles have been cobbling together innings from Norfolk call-ups and Dean Kremer hasn’t even gotten the call just yet. Luke Jones and Nestor talk pitching depth and bullpen taxing by Orioles bad starters after Pittsburgh sweep and some innings eaters in Cade Povich and Brendan Young in the chill of Chicago.
There were not many signs of life in Pittsburgh this weekend for the scuffling Baltimore Orioles, who were swept by the Pirates and are headed to to frigid Chicago with ice cold bats. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss with disgust the Orioles lost Easter weekend at The Confluence.
Our pal Dave Sheinin covered the whole wide world of sports for The Washington Post for three decades and made his first post-exit interview with Nestor a classic, discussing his best journeys to Jamaica and China with Usain Bolt and a life spent near the pool of Michael Phelps. And then there were all of the World Series games and baseball insider tales.
You can’t make the case for the present of the New York Yankees without knowing about the past. Author Mike Vaccaro tells Nestor tales of The Bosses Of The Bronx and talks baseball history and the legend and lore of the late, great George Steinbrenner and his impact on the franchise and MLB in his latest book.
It was the mediocre start that a 3-3 opening home stand would indicate and with Zach Eflin on the shelf and the bullpen uncertainly, Luke Jones and Nestor get Baltimore Orioles fans ready for the road in Pittsburgh and Chicago and talk some April Fools’ hijinks and Sidd Finch amidst the early spring weather reports.
Times have changed quickly for Orioles baseball fans regarding payroll and hope, and venerable author and Baltimorean Joel Poiley has noticed from his Florida perch. The longtime sportswriter returns to talk MLB and balls and strikes with Nestor as a promising season gets underway at Camden Yards.
