The legend of North Carroll Panthers baseball program and golf classic on October 5
The legend of North Carroll Panthers baseball program and golf classic on October 5
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Celebrating 25 years in Hampstead with Carl Delmont and David Richardson at Greenmount Station
Celebrating 25 years in Hampstead with Carl Delmont and David Richardson at Greenmount Station
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf and Nestor discuss the history of Philadelphia and Baltimore sports rivalry at WNST 25th Anniversary
When Philly native Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf dropped by our WNST 25th Anniversary kickoff at Costas Inn, it gave Nestor a chance to finally do a deep dive on the shallow history of meaningful – and memorably meaningless – competition between two cities less than 100 miles apart and driven by deep sports passion and loyalty.
The beauty of Baltimore when both teams are winning
Now 25 years into talking about sports around the clock, it’s rarefied air when the Orioles are in first place and the Ravens are expected to join them in the fall. Long time public relations executive John Maroon and original WNST producer Andy Mueller join Nestor at Drug City to discuss how much fun sports can be for a community like Baltimore.
Sports cartoonist Ricig and Nestor sing show tunes with the legendary Calvin Statham at WNST 25th Anniversary at Costas Inn
Sports cartoonist Ricig and Nestor sing show tunes with the legendary Calvin Statham at WNST 25th Anniversary at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Baltimore County Executive Johnny O comes back to Drug City to celebate 25th Anniversary of WNST with Nestor
Baltimore County Executive Johnny O comes back to Drug City to celebate 25th Anniversary of WNST with Nestor
When it’s all Greek on your 25th Anniversary
The WNST 25th Anniversary celebration is just getting underway but we began our fun at Costas Inn with Dennis Koulatsos and the only member of the Triantafilos family who isn’t too shy to tell the amazing Dundalk family story of coming to America with a dream.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the good and bad of the Angelos family Baltimore Orioles reign
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the good and bad of the Angelos family Baltimore Orioles reign
Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor to discuss Kix farewell and Child’s Play roots
Stone Horses frontman John Allen joins Nestor to discuss Kix farewell and Child’s Play roots
Philadelphia vs. Baltimore: An oral history
When Philly native Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf dropped by our WNST 25th Anniversary kickoff at Costas Inn, it gave Nestor a chance to finally do a deep dive on the shallow history of meaningful – and memorably meaningless – competition between two cities less than 100 miles apart and driven by deep sports passion and loyalty.
Local musician Ed Lauer joins Nestor and Ricig for a winding discuss of Orioles baseball history in Baltimore
Serendipity followed our WNST 25th Anniversary celebration as local sports cartoonist Ricig gifted a surprise visit and local musician Ed Lauer joined Nestor at Costas Inn for a winding discussion about a quarter of a century of lousy Orioles baseball, the Bob Irsay dummy and the dream for another orange parade in Baltimore.
The legend of North Carroll Panthers baseball program and supporting Golf Classic on October 5
On our 25th Anniversary celebration Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Greenmount Station in Hampstead, we once again learn more about the history and legacy of North Carroll High School. Let two ballplayers tell you about keeping the Panthers spirit alive in Carroll County on the diamond – and greens.
Luke Jones and Nestor take off the gloves on John Angelos and Kevin Brown and what it means for Orioles
The “Free Kevin Brown” movement was quelled by the Angelos family and Team Bader at The Warehouse as the Orioles headed West after a bizarre homestand of news regarding MASN broadcasters, free speech and John Angelos demanding $300 million more than $600 million that our citizens are already gifting his baseball franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor take off the gloves on John Angelos and Kevin Brown and what it means for Orioles fans.
John Maroon and Andy Mueller join Nestor to discuss 25 years of changes in Baltimore sports media landscape
Longtime local public relations insider John Maroon joins original WNST producer Andy Mueller at WNST at Drug City on the MD #CrabCakeTour to discuss a quarter of a century of changes in the Baltimore sports media landscape. And surviving Dan Snyder.
Giving the Angelos family (even more of) your money for the gift of Orioles baseball in Baltimore
In the aftermath of all of the reports regarding the Orioles lease situation with the Maryland Stadium Authority, our financial insider Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the good, bad and ugly of what Major League Baseball and sports ownership represent here and in other municipalities around America as the team makes its final trip to Oakland.
Hot Rod Henry of Dangerously Delicious Pies serves Nestor and pal Bill Yerman some 25th Anniversary Pineapple Pie
Hot Rod Henry of Dangerously Delicious Pies serves Nestor and pal Bill Yerman some 25th Anniversary Pineapple Pie
“We’re all good here in Birdland” said the muted talking head
The “Free Kevin Brown” movement was quelled by the Angelos family and Team Bader at The Warehouse as the Orioles headed West after a bizarre homestand of news regarding MASN broadcasters, free speech and John Angelos demanding $300 million more than $600 million that our citizens are already gifting his baseball franchise. Luke Jones and Nestor take off the gloves on John Angelos and Kevin Brown and what it means for Orioles fans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Ravens preseason win over Eagles and training camp prep
One down, two more to go! Our Ravens insider Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the return of J.K. Dobbins to the field and another step toward getting the new Todd Monken offense installed and Lamar Jackson throwing the football to these WRs
Former Baltimore Sun editor Bob Nusgart tells Nestor why he gave him a sports journalism life in 1984 at The News American that became WNST
Former Baltimore Sun editor Bob Nusgart tells Nestor why he gave him a sports journalism life in 1984 at The News American that became WNST
Investing in our community for 25 years
When Baltimore County Executive Johnny Olszewski stopped by the Dundalk homestead of Drug City for our 25th Anniversary celebration, we discussed how our citizens bond over sports, milkshakes and the important pieces that make our neighborhoods feel like home.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap a magical weekend of Orioles baseball in Seattle for Cedric Mullins
It was a bizarre week for Orioles ownership, the MASN muzzle and the greed of John Angelos but that hasn’t slowed down the team on the field on the West Coast. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a magical weekend of Orioles baseball in Seattle for Cedric Mullins and a look ahead to San Diego and Oakland.
The tradition of meaningless wins in August continues
One down, two more to go! Our Ravens insider Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the return of J.K. Dobbins to the field and another step toward getting the new Todd Monken offense installed and Lamar Jackson throwing the football to this rich room of wide receivers and targets.
Climbing walls and hitting bombs while sweepless in Seattle
It was a bizarre week for Orioles ownership, the MASN muzzle and the greed of John Angelos but that hasn’t slowed down the team on the field on the West Coast. Luke Jones and Nestor recap a magical weekend of Orioles baseball in Seattle for Cedric Mullins and a look ahead to San Diego and Oakland.
Mr. Statham and Ricig celebrate WNST 25th on the street where Nestor lives
Our favorite segments are the ones when we mix and match guests who’ve never met. For the 25th Anniversary celebration at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano surprised Nestor with typical flair and legendary music teacher Calvin Statham tickled the ivories with an impromptu “My Fair Lady” show tunes singalong.
The adjustment of 25 years with the same chiropractor
In the summer of 1998, Towson chiropractor Steve Elliott called Nestor to welcome him to the neighborhood. Now a quarter of a century of friendship and a lot of bad baseball later, they convene at Drug City with pal Bill Yerman to discuss how sports brings us together in Baltimore.
Bill Cole and Nestor catch up on a summer of Orioles baseball, MASN misery and kids going back to school
Bill Cole and Nestor catch up on a summer of Orioles baseball, MASN misery and kids going back to school
The magic of Orioles baseball and musical friendship
Serendipity followed our WNST 25th Anniversary celebration as local sports cartoonist Ricig gifted a surprise visit and local musician Ed Lauer joined Nestor at Costas Inn for a winding discussion about a quarter of a century of lousy Orioles baseball, the Bob Irsay dummy and the dream for another orange parade in Baltimore.
The power of the Birds to bring us back
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss full focus on the Orioles and the quiet nature of Ravens training camp so far this summer.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss saving money for Orioles postseason tickets
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss saving money for Orioles postseason tickets
Two decades after escaping pro sports, Maroon joins our 25th Anniversary with survival tales
Longtime local public relations insider John Maroon joins original WNST producer Andy Mueller at WNST at Drug City on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss a quarter of a century of changes in the Baltimore sports media landscape. And how to survive Dan Snyder and Peter Angelos in the next century.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss full focus on Orioles and the quiet of Ravens camp this summer
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss full focus on Orioles and the quiet of Ravens camp this summer
Celebrating 25 with Dangerously Delicious Pie, oh my!
The king of Pie Style in Hampden, Hot Rod Henry of Dangerously Delicious Pies crosses town into Dundalk to serve Nestor and his pal Bill Yerman some 25th Anniversary Pineapple Right Side Up Pie at Drug City. Rock and roll, dive bars and the perfect apple pie on the road were on the savory menu.
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins Nestor to kickoff WNST 25th Anniversary with shotgun start from Costas Inn
Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf joins Nestor to kickoff WNST 25th Anniversary with shotgun start from Costas Inn
Dear John Angelos: You’re a civic disgrace just like your father, now sign the lease
Dear John Angelos: You’re a civic disgrace just like your father, now sign the lease
There is no WNST without a guy named Bob Nusgart
It took Nestor Aparicio more than 31 years to finally corral his first boss and the man who sponsored his “big break” at The Baltimore Sun in 1986 to come on the radio show and tell all. Let former Baltimore Sun editor Bob Nusgart tell you (and Nestor) why he gave him a sports journalism life in 1984 at The News American that eventually became WNST at the 25th Anniversary at Costas Inn.
What is the real future of Baltimore baseball?
As Baltimore Orioles “owner” John Angelos fights with Wes Moore and the Annapolis folks trying to give him $600 million of our free money that he won’t take, our favorite sports and civic foil Bill Cole catches up on a summer of Orioles baseball, MASN misery and the kids going back to school.
Saving up for those World Series tickets at Camden Yards
As the summer turns to fall and the Orioles appear to be headed in a postseason direction, our financial expert Leonard Raskin and Nestor playfully discuss just how much money October baseball will be costing and why you should start saving now. Let two Baltimore kids dream a little.
Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos regarding Free Kevin Brown and MASN media
Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos regarding Free Kevin Brown and MASN media
The ethos, long history and roots that led to “Free Kevin Brown” movement
Yes, Nestor Aparicio is the guy who led “Free The Birds” back in 2006. Now, 17 years later he joins Dennis Koulatsos regarding the recent “Free Kevin Brown” dust up and how the billionaire controls the message and how that doesn’t work when you’re paid to broadcast truth.
Teeing off the 25th Anniversary with Classic 5 Golf tales from the links
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour and WNST 25th Anniversary got started at Costas Inn with a visit from Tom Pierce of Classic 5 Golf, who joins Nestor with a shotgun start to a year of memories, pictures, stories and lost golf balls. Let’s tee up 25 more!
