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Let legendary Boston Globe columnist Bob Ryan tell you why he still loves sports

Some of us are getting old and tired and cranky but not longtime Boston sports columnist and ESPN Sports Reporters panelist Bob Ryan, who shares his enduring love of sports and tells Nestor he still attends games and awaits seeing more greatness from Mahomes.

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The mistakes of January lead to a long offseason

As one of many Pro Football Hall of Fame voters we’ll have on Baltimore Positive this month, NFL historian and author Jason Cole returns to discuss the candidacies of Marshal Yanda, Terrell Suggs and Steve Smith Sr. as well as what the Ravens need to do to make the next step from January into February. And of course, the Chiefs’ attempt at the unprecedented three in a row in New Orleans.

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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

You’ll laugh. You’ll cry. You’ll learn. Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Story of Baltimore Positive, Nestor Aparicio & WNST” here. A documentary film narrated by Kyf Brewer, Gina Schock, Mickey Cucchiella, Mike Brilhart, John Allen, Ray Bachman and Bill Cole. Special and eternal thanks to Gregg Landry and Blue Rock Productions for the spiritual guidance and documentary awesomeness on this project. Nestor and his family and partners would like to thank every one of you for four decades of support of WNST, our sponsors and advertisers who allow us to do this Baltimore Positive thing.

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My fall journalism “Declaration of Independence” – Breaking ‘kayfabe’ on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years

What does it say that Nestor Aparicio has been professionally bullied, gaslit and banned by Orioles and Ravens ownership after four decades of covering Baltimore sports as a professional reporter, author and journalist? Plenty. About billionaires, money, fealty and the death of local sports journalism and the emergence of team websites as monopoly “news” sources. Read and learn…

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La Famiglia and the spirit of The Feast of The Seven Fishes for the holidays

In our never-ending quest to bring together the best people of Baltimore, let Nestor tell you how 40 years of friendship with “Uncle” Dan Rodricks connected him to legendary Chesapeake chef and Gertrude’s proprietor John Shields, who turned out to be related to the very tiny Aparicio family through Smalltimore marriage. The BMA, the holiday and what’s on the table at your tasty Christmas feast?

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Author Poiley returns to point out the history of Colts and legend of Tom Matte in Baltimore

Tampa Bay-based sportswriter and author Joel Poiley returns home to Baltimore with more tales of “Last Man Standing,” his book on the life and legacy of Colts great Tom Matte. And what it meant to be a part of the community via professional sports in a bygone era.

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Ocean City legend brings his Handy sportsmanship wisdom from the beach for the holidays

Our returning champion and author of “Defying Expectations,” 5-foot-5 Eastern Shore hoops legend Al “Hondo” Handy shows us how he’s still inspiring young folks through sports and recreation in Ocean City.

Dan Rodricks and John Shields talk holiday spread of Fishes and dishes and tell Nestor how Gertrude’s at The BMA got its name

In our never-ending quest to bring together the best people of Baltimore, let Nestor tell you how 40 years of friendship with “Uncle” Dan Rodricks connected him to legendary Chesapeake chef and Gertrude’s proprietor John Shields, who turned out to be related to the very tiny Aparicio family through Smalltimore marriage. The BMA, the holiday and what’s on the table at your tasty Christmas feast?

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Author and recovering baseball writer Tim Wendel joins Nestor to discuss Orioles and Civil War history in his new book Rebel Falls

Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.

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The history of the Civil War and the future of the Baltimore Orioles

Our favorite reformed baseball writer and historian Tim Wendel has moved on to a life as a professor at Johns Hopkins and author of novels. He’ll be back in Baltimore on Saturday signing his most recent book, “Rebel Falls,” and joins Nestor here to discuss the book’s historical context, including a Confederate plot to seize a Union warship and bombard northern cities. They also delve into the state of the Baltimore Orioles, expressing concerns about the team’s payroll, involvement in free agency and the kinds of fan engagement that will grow the franchise into a mid-market brand.

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What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…

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The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas

It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.

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Van Halen historian Greg Renoff joins Nestor to discuss post Alex book and 5150 Hagar tour updates on band lore

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

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When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

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Mike Silver: On the greatness of Lamar and how “The Why Is Everything”

Longtime NFL insider Mike Silver returns to tell Nestor the roots of his new book, “The Why Is Everything,” exploring the history of the Shanahan family football tree, with roots in the franchise of Dan Snyder in Washington more than a decade ago. Silver praises the talent of Lamar Jackson and still wonders how the Ravens ever let him test the free agent market last spring.

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Football author Mike Silver talks Lamar and Jayden and tells Nestor about his new Shanahan NFL tree book The Why Is Everything

Longtime NFL insider Mike Silver returns to tell Nestor the roots of his new book, “The Why Is Everything,” exploring the history of the Shanahan family football tree, with roots in the franchise of Dan Snyder in Washington more than a decade ago. Silver praises the talent of Lamar Jackson and still wonders how the Ravens ever let him test the free agent market last spring.

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A focus on The Life Of Nestor Aparicio with “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” podcast

It was poolside on a 110-degree day in May 2024 at the Las Vegas Wynn resort and Encore pool as part of the Maryland contingent of business leaders who gather annually in Sin City for networking and discussion. Nestor Aparicio shares deep thoughts on his life and work as examined and questioned on “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” with Reverend Alvin Hathaway and local business leader Martin Knott, Jr. His 40-year media journey highlighting his passion for sports and extensive Baltimore sports media work and leadership bring some revelations here.

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Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL

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.

Author Ian O’Connor tells his journalism trail in writing new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography

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.

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Feinstein: The many faces and dealings of Washington and Baltimore billionaire sports owners over the years

With new ownership for the Baltimore Orioles and Washington Commanders arriving over the past year in the DMV, venerable sports author and longtime Washington Post columnist John Feinstein joins Nestor to discuss the promises made (and broken) by the men who own our local sports franchises.

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The unearthed true history of the Orioles found within The Bird Tapes

Local author and longtime Baltimore Sun columnist John Eisenberg joins Nestor once again to tell the unfolding story of The Bird Tapes, his re-found cassette interviews from a quarter of a century ago recounting the real history of Baltimore Orioles baseball with the men who lived it and wrote it.

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When you can’t quit the Baltimore Orioles

He disappeared from Baltimore four decades ago to become a decorated Philadelphia Daily News sportswriter following in the footsteps of his father who was a Sports Illustrated legend. Author Mark Kram Jr. admits his lifelong Orioles addiction to Nestor from the land of the first-place Phillies.

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The roots of Kenny Albert in Baltimore that started WNST and launched his incredible career

It’s now been 33 years since Kenny Albert came to Baltimore as the Skipjacks voice and invited Nestor to come on his radio show at WITH-AM 1230. Let the author of “A Mic For All Seasons” tell you about his career roots that brought him to the Charm City en route to being a voice of sports across America.

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It’s time to tell some legendary Tom Matte stories…

Author Joel Poiley gives Nestor the full back story about his book on the life and times and amazing career of Baltimore Colts legend Tom Matte. “Last Man Standing” is coming this summer for anyone who wants to know more about the late, great running back we all met and loved around town.

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