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Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with Rhodes family history and Wrestlemania weekend in Philly with tales of The Rock, Vince and the way it used to be in ‘rasslin.
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate the Holliday of Orioles decision to finally bring the best prospect in baseball to Baltimore
Longtime MLB executive and Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway discusses the road ahead for the Orioles new ownership in winning back Baltimore business in the same manner that his late mentor Larry Lucchino preached at the dawn of Camden Yards and zenith of Orioles Magic.
With the recall of Jackson Holliday from Norfolk, it appears to be the first of many young players the Orioles will be needing to make room for in Baltimore or a decision about in the coming weeks as Heston Kjerstad, Kyle Stowers and others continue to destroy Triple A pitching at Norfolk to start the season.
On the eve of another Masters, our Augusta insider and head PGA Pro at Pine Ridge Ed Miller, heads back to Butler Cabin and briefs Nestor on the big weekend of golf that will get you back on course to hitting the ball on a Classic Five local course here in Baltimore.
After Nestor broke out a cocktail napkin and did the math on the $173 million price tag of the Baltimore Orioles in 1993 (that came with $45 million in cash) and the recent sale price of $1.7 billion to David Rubenstein (that comes with $600 million in free money from Maryland taxpayers), he wanted to confirm his Dundalk math with our financial advisor Leonard Raskin as to just how much money the Angelos family actually made while attempting to destroy the franchise for the fan base.
Less than two weeks into the season, it’s been a mixed bag for the Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disappointing Pittsburgh series and ways a better bullpen could support some frosty bats of the early Orioles campaign.
It’s been 18 years since local communication and public relations guru Greg Abel created the “We’re Not Gonna Take It” video after Nestor Aparicio led “Free The Birds” to communicate some uncomfortable truths to Peter Angelos. That was September 2006. Now, with David Rubenstein taking over the helm of the Orioles franchise, what do we expect to be better for the fans – other than everything?
We’re watching the Orioles and Home Run Riches pulling for a grand slam every night but the big one continues to get bigger. John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks billions and millions for Maryland dreamers and some big local winners as well.
Adding up the math of the first week of the “next chapter” of Orioles baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss foul weather, unlikely stars and the Orioles Magic youth in Norfolk hitting the cover off the ball and banging on the walls of The Warehouse at Camden Yards. Mike Elias has good problems to begin the 2024 campaign.
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Jordan Westburg, walkoffs and future of Orioles roster
We knew the departures were coming in the aftermath of the Baltimore Ravens’ record-setting season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Jadeveon Clowney and how Eric DeCosta will seek to replace his large role in the success of the 2023 Ravens defense. Draft hopes and salary cap realties will rule April in Owings Mills.
Longtime author and baseball historian Barry Bloom of Sportico provides some historic perspective what the new Orioles ownership could mean for Baltimore and Major League Baseball as David Rubenstein and Cal Ripken step forward to unleash of the potential of a franchise that is blooming on the field and about to blossom with fresh energy.
Allen McCallum and Nestor discuss surviving the Angelos era of Baltimore Orioles ownership and hopes for a better day of local baseball with David Rubenstein.
Royals broadcaster Jeff Montgomery helps Nestor unpack new Orioles ownership and modern MLB money
After back-to-back gems from the hill to start the Orioles 2024 campaign, Luke Jones and Nestor rethink the starting rotation and the potential dominance and friendly competition between Burnes and Rodriguez as a season to dream begins.
As we continue our education series in understanding adult use cannabis and the science of the plant, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the various strengths and strains of locally produced flower at Far & Dotter in Timonium.
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.
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the takeover of the Orioles franchise by the ownership group of David Rubenstein and hope for the future of a better era for Baltimore baseball, downtown and the long-suffering fans in Birdland.
Pinch us! The Angelos era is over at Camden Yards, Opening Day was packed and the Baltimore Orioles are contenders to win a World Series. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio discuss the most perfectly perfect Opening Day in Baltimore baseball history.
The Executive Director of The Maryland John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss the start of the baseball season and the new bonus fun of the Home Run Riches Grand Slam for Orioles Opening Day and what happens when the bases are loaded.
Wendy Bronfein and Nestor discuss the real Happy Eddie and a better night of sleep
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the absence of Jackson Holliday and the completion of Orioles’ Opening Day roster in a season of massive changes, major hopes and a new owner who hopes to move Baltimore forward along with the baseball team.
Debunking the local media myth: Peter Angelos did not “save” the Orioles for Baltimore…
In the early hours after the Key Bridge tragedy in his hometown of Dundalk, Nestor joins Bill Cole with thoughts about the incident and the recovery for Dundalk and the Port of Baltimore and America.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the NFL Owners Meetings and the Ravens’ roster issues and spring needs in the NFL Draft from Florida as the rules change and the television money pours in.
The Maryland Lottery and the Baltimore Ravens team up every year to give away season tickets for 20 years to one lucky second chance winner. This year, the big winner has quite a story to tell about redemption and helping other folks with addiction. Let T.J. Humphries of White Marsh tell about his journey to recovery and his role in counseling others in need.
Ever come home from an Orioles game with a souvenir baseball? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of catching a baseball at an Orioles game – or even having to give the one you catch away to a kid nearby.
With our crew in Florida for Orioles spring training and a new beginning for the baseball franchise, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder aloud where and why the Ravens’ owner might be seeking quiet shelter while the rest of his billionaire partners convene at the NFL Owners Meetings in Orlando this week to count their money. (We’ll be there, too! Like we always are…)
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line issues for Ravens in aftermath of free agency
Luke Jones and Nestor prep for a long weekend in Sarasota with Orioles and who comes home to Baltimore
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Orioles role in lifting city with new ownership and better vision for future
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about help for problem gamblers during March awareness month. There’s always help a reach away.
As we Move into March and the madness of Orioles baseball returns, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness joins Nestor to discuss the education of adult use products in Maryland and better ways to medicate safely and effectively.
As the guy who keeps our money and taxes and the realities of the IRS in focus, Leonard Raskin joins Nestor with some real life spring tax advice – and some Orioles ownership thoughts on money and the future of the franchise under new ownership.
Former Miss Oriole and author Bonnie Lorber Habyan returns to Baltimore to tell her story of preparation for the TedX stage to ask the question: “Who has impacted your life and have you told them yet?” The Bel Air born wife of former Orioles pitcher John Habyan brings a beautiful message.
Achtung, Baby: Violating Nirvana and the noise of the ’90s with Rob Harvilla. Renowned music critic and author Rob Harvilla of The Ringer joins Nestor to discuss the music of Nineties and why it matters even more as we all get a little older.
Dr. Frank Lance of Parks & People tells Nestor about the local group and many organizations supporting the creation of a proper Black Sox Memorial and a Negro League Baseball history trail planned for the Baltimore waterfront.
NFL draft insider Eric Edholm talks Ravens possibilities and problems to solve with Nestor
