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Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Sports, Sports News

Can Basallo be the big bat Orioles need to win?

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As the Elton John and Bernie Taupin of Baltimore sports radio, Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio are rarely in the same room arguing the future of the Orioles. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and the #TastyNes 27th WNST Anniversary brought them together at Faidley’s Seafood in Lexington Market to discuss what’s left to look for in a last place baseball team. A look to Basallo, Beavers and the youth movement for Birdland hope after more bad news on Bautista and Rutschman.

Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Crime, Featured, Health, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Wellness

Solving issues in District 4 with Councilman Mark Conway

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There are plenty of fresh faces in local government and some are even folks who grew up elsewhere and fell in love with Baltimore. City Councilman Mark Conway tells Nestor why he got involved in local politics and what he’s trying to do to lift the 4th District and solve problems.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, TastyNes, Travel

No. 21 on #TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Old Salty’s in Hoopers Island

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It’s the most beautiful drive in the state of Maryland. Make a right turn in Cambridge and find yourself lost in the beauty of the nature of Blackwater Refuge en route to Fishing Creek and Hoopers Island for a delicious crab cake and a remote oasis off the beaten path of the Eastern Shore.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Politics, Sports, Sports News

The keys to getting Keys baseball back to Birdland with Frederick Mayor O’Connor

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The Baltimore Orioles are coming back to Frederick and Mayor Michael O’Connor is here to tell Nestor all about it. Just one more reason to jump in the car and head west to one of our favorite little snack towns toward the mountains.

Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics

Councilman Blanchard says affordable housing and a better life in Baltimore brought him here

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There are some fresh faces in Baltimore City government. In his first extended visit, Councilman Zac Blanchard tells Nestor the ways his new energy is sponsoring bills aimed at getting more families invested in an affordable, vibrant, safe downtown life by helping housing near downtown in his busy 11th district, in and around Federal Hill and South Baltimore.

Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Health, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Wellness

The diversity, equity and inclusion grown and built into Montgomery County

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A teacher and lifelong activist turned politician, it’s always a refreshing visit with Montgomery County Executive Marc Elrich, who takes Nestor to class on citizenship, early education and the destructive power of money in politics. There’s even a little baseball in here…

Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, Marketing, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Technology

Sweating the Labor of Maryland

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The business of Maryland business is jobs and putting people to work in our state. Portia Wu is the Maryland Department of Labor Secretary and joins Nestor to talk economy, the local workforce and the threat of federal cuts on this side of the DMV, where more citizens serve Washington, D.C. than anywhere else.

Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Crime, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Remember That Time

The journey from WNST to becoming Delegate Stinnett and the real home team in Baltimore

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It’s been two decades since Sean Stinnett interned and worked at WNST and Nestor beams with pride during this lengthy chat with now-State Delegate Stinnett in Ocean City at the MACo event bringing Maryland citizens together to discuss real community commitment in West Baltimore.

Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, Marketing, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Technology

Adding wings to more flights and heights in Wicomico County

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As a Catonsville native who became a school teacher-turned-politician on the Eastern Shore, Wicomico County Executive Julie Giordano educates Nestor on how and why Salisbury is flying higher these days and the issues that matter in her growing community on the edge of the beach but still down on the farm.

Senator Chris Van Hollen tells Nestor what he has seen and hasn’t seen from I.C.E. in detaining humans

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No one has been more on the front line of stopping the fascist dealings of Donald Trump than Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the visit of Vladimir Putin on American soil, the due process of humans in our country and what he has seen – and hasn’t seen – from I.C.E. in detaining people. Plus, the criticism and his position on Israel and the tactics in the war in Gaza.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Local, Marketing, Maryland Lottery, More Sports, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Politics, Ravens, Sports, Sports News, Technology

Adding up the numbers of Maryland Lottery revenue

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Every year at the MACo event in Ocean City, John Martin and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery give Nestor a full report and where all of the dough goes through casino and sports wagering and the many streams of revenue and distribution for the state’s gambling agency. It’s more interesting than you think…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles promotion of Basallo and Beavers and Young near perfection in Houston

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With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles’ showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson to discuss what a success would even look like for Mike Elias and this era of stars who haven’t really shined…

Arts and Entertainment, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Crime, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics

Facing I.C.E. and not playing nice with fascists

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We always discuss housing and urban development with Councilwoman Odette Ramos but when the I.C.E. folks are randomly targeting Latinos and Trump has taken over Washington D.C. with force, you can expect the only elected Latina in Baltimore City to have a lot of questions for masked federal agents terrorizing our local communities and citizens of color.

Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

Loop putting an extra kick into the preseason prep for Ravens

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With one more fake football game left, the Baltimore Ravens don’t have a lot of jobs up for grabs or injuries to report so the big foot of Tyler Loop and the large shoes to fill of the former kicker makes every kick a little more jumpy. Luke Jones and Nestor continue the slog through Ravens training camp and look ahead to preparations for Buffalo on September 7th.

Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Crime, Education, Featured, Health, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Local, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Wellness

Fighting the opioid epidemic in Maryland from the heart of the crisis

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Our favorite feisty former Mayor of Hagerstown Emily Keller updates Nestor on her evolving role as the Special Secretary of Opioid Response under the Wes Moore administration and the role of Naloxone in saving lives during an overdose crisis.

Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, TastyNes

No. 22 TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Clean Cuisine in Owings Mills

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It’s award winning and always backs it up! The butternut squash lasagna at Clean Cuisine in Owings Mills is unique, nutritious and delicious. We’ve told the story with with Jerry and Erin Schlicting a few times on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but taste the dish that always brings us back for more of that fennel flavor.

Business, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News

In search of the next Nick Markakis…

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With the promotion of key prospects Samuel Basallo and Dylan Beavers and the young group of high-ceiling position talent now completely in The Show, the last place Baltimore Orioles’ showing on the field these next six weeks should prove to be more than just a bunch of meaningless baseball games. Luke Jones and Nestor use a Birdland history lesson to discuss what a success would even look like for Mike Elias and this era of stars who haven’t really shined…

Community, Crab Cake Tour, Crime, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics

Van Hollen discusses Putin in America, I.C.E. and immigration in Maryland and the war in Gaza

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No one has been more on the front line of stopping the fascist dealings of Donald Trump than Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen, who joins Nestor from MACo in Ocean City to discuss the visit of Vladimir Putin on American soil, the due process of humans in our country and what he has seen – and hasn’t seen – from I.C.E. in detaining people. Plus, the criticism and his position on Israel and the tactics in the war in Gaza.

Actor Chris Titone tells Nestor the benefits of being Adam Sandler’s brother-in-law as Happy Gilmore 2 comes to Netflix

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Chris Titone, brother-in-law of Adam Sandler in real life, discusses his brief cinema role in “Happy Gilmore 2,” which is now available on Netflix. A working Hollywood actor and writer, Titone tells Nestor about being beaten up by Sandler early in the film and his careful approach to making such a highly-anticipated sequel after 30 years. Have you seen the flick, yet?

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the joy of turning your money into a delicious food experience

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The next time you’re out having the best meal of the week or month or year, just remember it’s the icing on the cake to the good life when you find a new place or experience that is memorable. Our preacher of the American Dream Leonard Raskin joins Nestor in a search for that next best meal. Even if it’s a hoagie at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge…

Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Community, Featured, Leonard Raskin, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, TastyNes, Travel

In search of that next great sandwich in life…and finding it on the road to Philly!

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The next time you’re out having the best meal of the week or month or year, just remember it’s the icing on the cake to the good life when you find a new place or experience that is memorable. Our preacher of the American Dream, Leonard Raskin, joins Nestor in a search for that next best meal. Even if it’s a hoagie at the foot of the Delaware Memorial Bridge…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect Baltimore Orioles operation on and off the field

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The franchise with the “under new ownership” sign on its last-place standing in the AL East, an evaporating fan base and a cowardly baseball operation that is now fielding minor league tryouts at Camden Yards with the remnants of a bunch of No. 1 draft picks, decided to raise ticket prices while continuing to lower the bar for tone deafness. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect of the Baltimore Orioles, on and off the field – from David Rubenstein and Catie Griggs down to Mike Elias and the sloppy play on the diamond. Stink. Stank. Stunk…

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Business, C-Suite, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Luke Jones, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Sports, Sports News

Here’s an Orioles leadership idea for Rubenstein: Fire Mike Elias and start over!

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We’re not sure how much is too much disgust in regard to the Baltimore Orioles. Here’s an idea: fire Mike Elias and start over! Luke Jones and Nestor kinda disagree on this topic. If you love baseball, you should tell your friends about our intelligent, spirited and passionate debates.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, TastyNes, Travel

No. 23 on #TastyNes Tour and WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary Countdown: Fiesta Mexicana in Rosedale

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This #TastyNes place is not a secret to the savvy eaters of delicious Mexican fare on the east side of town. Nestor goes to Rosedale for another sweet indulgence right at the front counter at Fiesta Mexicana just south of what used to be Golden Ring Mall. One, two, three milks…

Rocker Chip Z’Nuff returns to discuss modern touring, power of GNR and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor

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When Chip Z’Nuff showed up on local timelines crushing the music of Guns N’ Roses with tribute band Pretty Tied Up last month in Fallston, we knew it was time to relive the magical mystery tour of peace and love and Hammerjacks memories. The new thing is always the best of the old things and Chip returns as the living embodiment of the power of “sex, drugs and rock and roll” – in moderation and not necessarily in that order – to discuss modern touring, his time with Steven Adler and new Enuff Z’Nuff music with Nestor.

Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Business, C-Suite, Celebrities, College Sports, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Sports, Sports News, Technology

With Maryland pride, NBC broadcaster Jimmy Roberts previews return of BMW Championship to Caves Valley

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With the eyes of the golf world on Northern Baltimore County this week, we welcome veteran NBC broadcaster and proud Terps alum Jimmy Roberts to preview the triumphant return of the BMW Championship to Caves Valley and the history and “why” and “how” behind luring this huge Fed Ex Cup playoff weekend to Maryland.

Business, C-Suite, ColumnNes, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Luke Jones, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Sports, Sports News

Are you as disgusted by the Orioles woeful leadership as we are?

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The franchise with the “under new ownership” sign on its last-place standing in the AL East, an evaporating fan base and a cowardly baseball operation that is now fielding minor league tryouts at Camden Yards with the remnants of a bunch of No. 1 draft picks, decided to raise ticket prices while continuing to lower the bar for tone deafness. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss their mutual disgust with every aspect of the Baltimore Orioles, on and off the field – from David Rubenstein and Catie Griggs down to Mike Elias and the sloppy play on the diamond. Stink. Stank. Stunk…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles last place summer realities as Bradish return looms

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It’s last place baseball designed to showcase players for a chance to make the 2026 Baltimore Orioles roster. We all know this despite how awful it looks on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Mike Elias “grand plan” en route to getting young players meaningful time against MLB competition to figure out what can be salvaged from a season of disaster for the franchise.

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