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The Friday morning town hall of local talk at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville

Inspired by Zeke’s Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfast.

On the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, lifer Nestor pals David and Richard Abrahams compare Wembley and JFK Philly notes and memories

On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley Stadium while he was in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium, writing a long-forgotten review of the concert that was unearthed. Let them share memories and show and tell pictures and mementos of their experiences four decades later…

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What was it like to attend Live Aid in 1985?

On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley Stadium while he was in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium, writing a long-forgotten review of the concert that was unearthed. Let them share memories and show and tell pictures and mementos of their experiences four decades later…

Former Delegate Todd Schuler returns to discuss democracy and poor government trends with Nestor

What’s happening in America every day at the hands, masks and guns of these ICE raids should appall and outrage any citizen in this country who believes in The Constitution and the laws of our land. Former state delegate and current Essex attorney Todd Schuler returns to discuss democracy and some poor government Trumpian trends with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium.

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Gathering a half century of East Baltimore history and lifting the Stanstock Music Festival

It’s not hard for Nestor to discuss his 50-year friendship with Stan Gibson, whose namesake musical festival “Stanstock” has become a September tradition of bringing dozens of bands together this century. Let Vance Van Horn and Sheila Coulson tell you about this year’s big weekend at Fallston Barrel House and watch the Kevin Bacon-Smalltimore connection that leads through Sheffield Studios and Buddy Ryan and Lawrence Taylor back in 1997.

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The power of par and staying on the course with your money

It was quite a Sunday at Oakmont and the incredible story of J.J. Spaun but our investment insider Leonard Raskin found some parallels on the U.S. Open golf course this weekend with the way money should be handled. The power of par on the course and with your money.

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Oil spills in Maryland and the safety of your drinking water

We talk about the safety of the water in your home all the time with Doug Workman of Liberty Pure Solutions. With the recent mess at the Inner Harbor, Nestor recruited our safe water expect to discusses oil spills and your drinking water in Baltimore and ways to know it’s pure.

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The women’s game on the court and the good work of beating cancer with Holly Rowe

Holly Rowe of ESPN joins Nestor to discuss the growth of women’s sports, highlighting the visit of the Indiana Fever and Caitlyn Clark to Baltimore, and discusses her cancer journey and giving back through programs with young athletes like the Good Works team raising over $300,000 for research.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss life of Jim Henneman and old time Baltimore sportswriters and sages

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.

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A tribute to the Baltimore baseball legend of my former colleague Jim Henneman

Back in the 1980s, baseball coverage at The Evening Sun was sacred and Jim Henneman was the sage leader of Baltimore Orioles’ coverage and made quite an impression on a teenager who wanted to be a sportswriter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the incredible baseball life of “Henny” and all of the old-timer Baltimore sports media legends who kept the stories of Brooks and Frank alive over the years.

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Here comes Howie to Annapolis: The mandate for party comedy from Mandel

From actor to comedian to game show host to “America’s Got Talent” judge, the always irreverent Howie Mandel says bringing his stand-up act on the road is his real home. A wide-ranging chat about shaking hands and holograms, mental health and what makes a joke funny with Nestor in advance of his show at Maryland Hall on Annapolis on Saturday, May 17th.

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Can the Caps capture one more Cup with The Great Eight?

Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It’s been more fun than watching the Orioles this month…

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What’s the big picture for Orioles pitching from this early hole?

The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles.

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Finding the Vision to help fundraising and awareness for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society this spring

Visionary of The Year hopeful Nick Schultz is joined by Mike DiGiacomo of the Better Business Bureau at Kooper’s North in Mays Chapel on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to give Nestor the business and fun of fundraising for Leukemia and Lymphoma Society’s biggest soiree of the year and the events leading up to the big night in June.

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Giving some heavenly birthday love to The Papou at Costas Inn as Dundalk memories remain eternal

As the new Costas Inn North is set to open this month at the Timonium Race Course Grandstand, we offer a birthday tribute to Mister Costas with Nick Triantafilos and Chuck Jacobs joining Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to story tell about his recent passing and legacy of kindness and generosity you can feel inside the walls of the legendary Dundalk location.

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Springing into new jackpots and games

There’s an enhanced version of Mega Millions, a bunch of new spring games of fun and Home Run Riches is bound to hit it big when the Orioles’ bat fall into form. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery talk big hits and hitting Fast Play jackpots as spring action brings new games to life.

Mark Viviano joins Nestor to discuss life after sports media and serving others

His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.

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Viv comes outta retirement with a winning pitch for the community

His work on the sidelines and field is done at WJZ but longtime sports anchor Mark Viviano isn’t sitting in the stands and watching life unfold – he’s contributing where it matters in our community. Viv joins Nestor at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss real life after sports media and serving others across the city via several charities and managing Little League baseball and his two sons.

John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks the march of gambling awareness and spring of baseball

Every March, the Maryland Lottery steps up its game to make sure than citizens are playing the games within their means and understanding the odds and the help that is available. Executive Director John Martin joins us frequently to discuss all elements of the games and the realization that March Madness and baseball season are here and it’s time to consider your gambling habits.

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Taking the pop quiz of responsible play for gamblers

Every March, the Maryland Lottery steps up its game to make sure than citizens are playing the games within their means and understanding the odds and the help that is available. Executive Director John Martin joins us frequently to discuss all elements of the games and the realization that March Madness and baseball season are here and it’s time to consider your gambling habits.

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The nights on Broadway on Park Heights Avenue

Who doesn’t love a great night of music and Broadway? Jillian Manko of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation invites Nestor out on March 22nd for a special night of Broadway music featuring John Rapson and hosted by Rain Pryor, daughter of legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Oh…and the desserts!

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The incredible gift of a great song

In a wide-ranging discussion about music, songwriting and the creative process, local author and musician Lawrence Lanahan shares the gifts of a great song with Nestor and the passion for his new podcast series, “Rearranged,” exploring the concept of song arrangement and its significance to how we enjoy music.

Vance Van Horn and Sheila Coulson bring the Stanstock Music Festival love and story to Nestor

It’s not hard for Nestor to discuss his 50-year friendship with Stan Gibson, whose namesake musical festival “Stanstock” has become a September tradition of bringing dozens of bands together this century. Let Vance Van Horn and Sheila Coulson tell you about this year’s big weekend at Fallston Barrel House and watch the Kevin Bacon-Smalltimore connection that leads through Sheffield Studios and Buddy Ryan and Lawrence Taylor back in 1997.

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The big Ravens Maryland Lottery winner returns with his Voices of Hope to help others overcome addiction in Harford County

He bought a Ravens scratch-off Maryland Lottery ticket on Harford Road 18 months ago and T.J. Humphries is going to the games with his daughter for the next 20 years. He returns to “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” to tell Nestor about his cushy club level seats but also his amazing story of addiction, recovery and now helping others via his Voices of Hope recovery and mentoring journey.

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