Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 13 tilt with Cincinnati
Baltimore will aim to make it six wins in a row on Thanksgiving night.
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Hamilton, Bateman good to go for Ravens against Cincinnati on Thanksgiving night
Star safety Kyle Hamilton does not carry a game status designation days after hurting his ankle in last Sunday’s win over the Jets.
Bengals color analyst Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Burrow will go against Ravens on Thanksgiving
It’s a holiday event in primetime as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving
There’s plenty of time for baseball and football and hockey talk but this is the week we stop and give thanks for all of it. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving.
Talking turkey and Joe Burrow as Bengals bring Thanksgiving threat to Ravens
It’s a holiday event in prime time as the first-place Baltimore Ravens look to make it six in a row against their division foe, who will return one of the best quarterbacks in the business. Longtime Bengals color analyst and 10-year NFL offensive lineman Dave Lapham updates Nestor on why Joe Burrow will get back on the field on Thanksgiving and who will be involved in the passing game with two top wide receivers out for Cincinnati.
Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Baltimore roots and path to education and a degree
Coppin State student government leader Karis Joyner tells Nestor about her Northeast Baltimore roots and West Baltimore path to education
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and Hamilton injury after win over Jets
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles offseason and direction after Grayson Rodriguez deal
We’re pretty sure that the surprises of the Baltimore Orioles offseason are just beginning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Mike Elias will go next in search of improving a last-place roster still in need of more pitching and punch than whatever help Taylor Ward will bring from Anaheim in the absence of Grayson Rodriguez.
#ColumnNes: Can the Ravens still win the Super Bowl? I wasn’t the one who counted ‘em out at 1-5
It’s all sitting there for the former 1-5 squad. Now, after five in a row against the JV, can the Ravens improve and earn their way through the thickest part of a playoff march with Lamar Jackson nursing a bad wheel? You bring the turkey and I’ll bring the pumpkin pie and we’ll find out.
Getting defensive about the Ravens needs after five wins in a row
At one point during the 1-5 start, the Baltimore Ravens defense ranked last in the NFL. With better health, better play and the addition of two veterans by Eric DeCosta, the defense of Zach Orr appears much improved and poised to lead the team while the offense continues to try to find some rhythm behind a gimpy franchise quarterback. Luke Jones and Nestor get defensive about the marked improvement and the emergence of key young players.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 12 win over New York Jets
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore won its fifth straight to move into first place in the AFC North.
Where do Orioles go next in offseason carousel?
We’re pretty sure that the surprises of the Baltimore Orioles offseason are just beginning. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss where Mike Elias will go next in search of improving a last-place roster still in need of more pitching and punch than whatever help Taylor Ward will bring from Anaheim in the absence of Grayson Rodriguez.
Feeling thankful and full of gratitude for the season and reasons
There’s plenty of time for baseball and football and hockey talk but this is the week we stop and give thanks for all of it. Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss thankfulness, good health and sports prosperity for Thanksgiving.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on several scratch off promotions and big trip winners
Plenty of big winners to report this week as the Executive Director of The Maryland Lottery John Martin returns to update Nestor on some of the fun of giving away the grand prizes for several scratch-off promotions and big trip winners just in time for the holidays.
It’s pretty obvious that Lamar Jackson is not right
There’s no explosiveness but there are five wins in a row to stack up for the Baltimore Ravens and a piece of first place on Thanksgiving is certainly more than acceptable. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the health of Lamar Jackson after a less-than-impressive win over the New York Jets and the lack of rest with the Cincinnati Bengals waiting after the turkey.
Ravens back where they want to be, but still not where they need to be after uneven win over Jets
Baltimore moved into first place with a fifth straight win, but Lamar Jackson still isn’t looking like himself as offensive struggles persist.
Ravens overcome another slow start to top Jets 23-10 for fifth straight victory
The defense and special teams led the way as Baltimore moved into a first-place tie with Pittsburgh in the AFC North.
Mark Andrews on Ravens’ Week 12 win over Jets: “We know there are things to get better at”
Mark Andrews on Ravens’ Week 12 win over Jets: “We know there are things to get better at”
Derrick Henry scores two second-half touchdowns to help Ravens to Week 12 win over Jets
Derrick Henry scores two second-half touchdowns to help Ravens to Week 12 win over Jets
Ronnie Stanley says offense needs to be better for Ravens to get where they want to go
Ronnie Stanley says offense needs to be better for Ravens to get where they want to go
Dre’Mont Jones continues to make impact for Ravens pass rush with 1 1/2 sacks in Sunday’s win over Jets
Dre’Mont Jones continues to make impact for Ravens pass rush with 1 1/2 sacks in Sunday’s win over Jets
Roquan Smith discusses another strong defensive performance for Ravens in Sunday’s win over Jets
Roquan Smith discusses another strong defensive performance for Ravens in Sunday’s win over Jets
Lamar Jackson says injuries not impacting his play after another mediocre showing from Ravens offense
Lamar Jackson says injuries not impacting his play after another mediocre showing from Ravens offense
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 23-10 win over Jets to move into first place in AFC North
John Harbaugh breaks down Ravens’ 23-10 win over Jets to move into first place in AFC North
Aloha means off to Hawaii…
Plenty of big winners to report this week as the Executive Director of The Maryland Lottery John Martin returns to update Nestor on some of the fun of giving away the grand prizes for several scratch-off promotions and big trip winners just in time for the holidays.
If you’ve ever said “I Hate Politics” this podcast is for you…
UMBC Political Science professor Sunil Dasgupta and Nestor cross paths every summer at the Maryland Counties Conference in Ocean City. Finally, they share a Maryland Crab Cake Tour chat at State Fare in Catonsville discussing why his podcast is called “I Hate Politics.”
Searching for the soul of the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards
The Baltimore Orioles finished in last place, lost a half a million fans at the gate at Camden Yards and are searching for a soul this offseason while watching the rest of MLB hang bunting and play October baseball. Luke Jones attended the bizarre Tony Mansolino and Mike Elias press conference at The Warehouse on Monday. Nestor watched on his computer. Here, they discuss the word salad and measure the strategy of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti.
Shaping up to get you in shape and healthier at Planet Fitness grand opening in Timonium
April Fowler of Planet Fitness joins Nestor at Costas Inn on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to get Nestor ready for the big Timonium Grand Opening and reasons to join. And this is your grand chance to get in on the PF Black Card – good all over the world – for just $19.99 for the locals with the grand opening plan to get in the best shape of their lives.
Getting a Frosh look at the clear and present danger to our democracy
As the Trump Revenge Tour takes hold and The Constitution of the United States of America is under attack and laws are being broken every day – including the destruction of the East Wing of The White House – we reached to former Maryland Attorney General Brian Frosh for a primer on the Emoluments Clause and the dangers ahead for our democracy without checks and balances in government.
Elevating community and local businesses to support important local fundraising with Curio Wellness
Our friends at Curio Wellness put us on the road for our 27th Anniversary #TastyNes tour featuring the best places to eat locally but as Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein tells Nestor, the folks who bring you Far & Dotter storefronts in Timonium and Pikesville have also been bringing education and support to local groups and events as well. During this fall fundraising season, it’s nights like Maritime Magic for Living Classrooms Foundation and the Baltimore Symphony Orchestra Gala that power our city for education and entertainment that make downtown vibrant.
Serving the audience the truth about real influence and artificial intelligence
It’s been a while since longtime political insider Damian O’Doherty has returned to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour but he brings the changes in his public affairs business and the sweeping changing in Trump’s America with foreign money, big business, the destruction of government pillars and AI moving at the speed of humanity. Always a spirited debate about media, influence and power with this Catonsville native and Baltimore lover.
Communicating and capturing sports history and local business needs
We knew inviting our old journalist-turned-communications pro Greg Abel would involve a walk down “Free The Birds” memory lane but Nestor did not bring him to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk about the past but instead to question the future of the Orioles brand and Baltimore sports media and marketing with a lifer chronicler and fan of Charm City glory.
Putting the faces in front of the billion dollar business of professional sports in Baltimore
Do you know who Catie Griggs is and what she does? How about Sashi Brown? Well, they are the millionaires who run your “local” sports franchise as the “caretaker” for billionaires David Rubenstein, Michael Arougheti and Steve Bisciotti. Nestor heard from them this week, even if they didn’t care to meet him for $100 a throw…
The story behind the story – how local journalism works and everything you need to know about the reporting of the Justin Tucker massage scandal
With three blockbuster tales of reporting the allegations of 16 different women accusing Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy appointments more than a decade ago, reporter Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all of Nestor’s questions about how the story came to light and the journalism, reporting and fact-checking done by their staff to confirm and write these “serious and concerning” stories.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 meeting with New York Jets
Former Raven Brandon Stephens and the last-place Jets will try to pull off a major upset on Sunday afternoon.
Are you ready for artificial intelligence to rock your world?
After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.
Telling the story of the power, money and growth of the modern NFL
No one knows more about the business of the National Football League than longtime sports business insider Ken Belson of The New York Times, whose new book “Every Day is Sunday” goes behind the power and money of the league to discuss the decisions, threats, machinations and leadership of Roger Goodell, Jerry Jones and Robert Kraft in great detail. Learn about the monster…
Wanna help us spend hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein’s money on Orioles players?
The delicious pizza at Pizza John’s brings all of our friends together to talk baseball in Essex. Our MLB insider Luke Jones and legendary sports cartoonist Ricig join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to take a deep dive on the everything Baltimore Orioles offseason. From the leadership of Mike Elias and the hiring of Craig Albernaz to the expectations of spending hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti’s money before Valentine’s Day, it’s always baseball season here.
Education and awareness that keeps our children safe
Discussing child abuse and the mistreatment of children is never easy but our partners at GBMC want our community to know that help is a reach away. Sarah Perl of GBMC takes Nestor on the difficult journey of child maltreatment and education awareness to discuss the unspeakable. We’ll also introduce you to beautiful Olivia, who is a making a difference with “Paws For a Cause.”
Ravens rule out Rashod Bateman, don’t give injury designation to Lamar Jackson for Jets game
Starting wide receiver Rashod Bateman will miss a second straight game with an ankle injury suffered in Week 10.
