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With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
Long-time Chiefs insider and historian Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start the NFL campaign.
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City ito kickoff the NFL season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens’ secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
Freshly back from Ireland with his son’s doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard Raskin visits with Nestor on the eve of another exciting season of Baltimore Ravens football.
Luke Jones and Nestor get prepped for Lamar and Mahomes to kickoff NFL season in Kansas City
It’s no secret that the bullpen of the Baltimore Orioles has been its weakness. And that was before all of the starters started getting injured this summer. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles bullpen woes of Mike Elias and Brandon Hyde and what the plan will be when it really matters next month.
Former Ravens center Matt Skura discusses life with Lamar, running the ball and beating Chiefs
With the choppy nightly performances and results over the past two months, so much has changed about the roster. Especially the starting pitching. Luke Jones and Nestor measure the Orioles’ rotation and hopes for a better run of luck heading into this drive to win the division and find October health and prosperity. @BaltimoreLuke
The Baltimore Ravens will head to Kansas City with heavy hearts and a lot of questions about their offensive line in the aftermath of the tragic death of longtime coach Joe D’Alessandris. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heaviness of the task on the field – and more importantly off it for the folks in Owings Mills who loved their offensive line coach.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ recent struggles in Los Angeles and the curiously awful Adley Rutschman slump as the Birds play in Colorado with lots of bad MLB teams waiting in early September.
As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour gets back to the streets of Baltimore in the coming weeks, we begin with a long overdue chat with Matt Coster of Baltimore Firefighters Local 734, who educates Nestor about what is important on our streets in battling blazes and providing safety for city citizens.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses popularity and growth of cannabis space and Best Of BMag status
Cautious optimism abounds in Baltimore as the Ravens head to Kansas City to avenge last year’s AFC Championship Game loss and kick off the 2024 NFL season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects and hopes for Lamar Jackson and the team now that Derrick Henry is in the backfield ready to run the rock from Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich joins Nestor once again from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the value of of early childhood education and his lack of interest in building stadia or arenas for sports franchise billionaires in Rockville.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and how it’ll be soon be returning and better than ever…
Longtime New York sportswriter and author Ian O’Connor tells Nestor his journalism trail in writing the new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography. He interviewed 250 people, including Rodgers, who initially refused to cooperate. The book delves into Rodgers’ family estrangement, controversial vaccine stance, conspiracy theories and move from Green Bay to New York.
Senator Chris Van Hollen talks Key Bridge and securing federal funding with Nestor from MACo in Ocean City, highlighting Maryland’s efforts to work with the federal government for the rebuild. Lots here on oyster restoration and conservation of the Chesapeake Bay and the impact of the Trump presidency on American politics and journalism.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for another season of Ravens scratch-offs and big victories for second-chance winners.
Frederick Mayor Michael O’Connor allows Nestor to praise his community and the transformation of his his rural and conservative area with a vibrant and eclectic downtown, highlighting its unique small businesses, restaurants, breweries, and distilleries. Plenty here on the city’s revitalization efforts, charm and diversity.
Ed Miller of Pine Ridge tells Nestor about all of the Classic Five Golf courses around Baltimore and the beauty of fall golf – and a beautiful opportunity to work on improving your game.
Mac Campbell of Baltimore Convention Center tells Nestor about the significance of convention business for economic growth, highlighting the importance of attracting and hosting large-scale events to pack downtown in the years to come.
Communications exec and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk hope of Rubenstein and new face on Birds with Nestor
Our returning Councilwoman from Baltimore City’s 14th District Odette Ramos joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss progress and problems in the city we call home, emphasizing the importance of having a council that reflects the city’s diversity and can effectively address the unique needs of different neighborhoods.
John Martin and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery give Nestor the annual report from MACo in Ocean City as the Ravens scratch-off promotion begins and another full season of mobile sports wagering is available for local sports fans to bet responsibly.
Our defending champion and former Delegate Carl Anderton Jr. drops by in his new role as Director of Rural Economic Strategy along with Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano to discuss life on the Eastern Shore from MACo in Ocean City. (And a little Ravens football, too!)
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens trip to Green Bay and Lambeau Field for a scrimmage and getting through the final preseason game with good health. And then, it’s all eyes on Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and beating the Kansas City Chiefs on September 5th.
Baltimore County Executive and Congressional Candidate Johnny Olszewski joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss hometown issues, diversity in our area and the legacy of Dutch Ruppersberger.
Luke Jones and Nestor evaluate the Orioles’ situation as the Houston Astros come to town. Bats ailing, arms flailing and a tailspin tailing, the Birds have played .500 baseball for more than two months through the summer and are searching for their spring mojo with lots of different faces in new places.
How often should you change your passwords? (More often than you think…) Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security, cyber threats and how to stay safe online from the annual MACo events at the Ocean City Convention Center.Bruce Spector of BCR Cyber educates Nestor about passwords, security and cyber threats
Former Hagerstown mayor Emily Keller tells Nestor about Maryland fighting fentanyl and opioid addiction in her second year as Special Secretary of Overdose Response for Governor Wes Moore throughout the state. Lots to learn here…
Luke Jones and Nestor get real about Orioles attendance, growth and the realities of the modern brand as new team president Catie Griggs comes to Baltimore from Seattle to take the reigns for David Rubenstein and the new ownership.
Senator Ben Cardin joins Nestor at MACo in Ocean City to discuss the emotional impact of the Key Bridge collapse and importance of small businesses in America. His political legacy as he departs Congress and the need for civility and importance of independent journalism in maintaining a healthy democracy were also on the Weis conversation menu from the beach.
Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.
Our favorite librarian advocate Meghan McCorkell of the Enoch Pratt Free Library tells Nestor about all of the cool, modern ways our local institution is serving our citizens and defending the rights of authors and the community to access books.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the chill of the Orioles bats and the necessary offensive productivity for a depleted pitching corps that can’t lose games like Monday night in New York. The Birds are going to need to score more than three runs to win.
