John Harbaugh recaps first day of Ravens-Commanders joint practice
John Harbaugh recaps first day of Ravens-Commanders joint practice
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“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
Former Ravens running back Alex Collins dies at 28
Collins spent two seasons with Baltimore, rushing for a career-high 973 yards in 2017.
Dobbins begins practicing while Ravens say Bowser’s “agitated” knee showing improvement
“He’s 100% healthy. He looks good. He’s been training hard, so he’s ready to go.”
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.
John Harbaugh discusses Dobbins return, joint practices with Washington, other injury updates
John Harbaugh discusses Dobbins return, joint practices with Washington, other injury updates
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.
Sizing up the 2023 Ravens roster following preseason opener
Luke Jones takes aim at predicting the 53-man roster with the first preseason game in the books.
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.
Dear John Angelos: You’re a civic disgrace just like your father, now sign the lease!
With the news of the bizarre suspension of MASN broadcaster Kevin Brown making national headlines, Nestor Aparicio inks a personal letter to Baltimore Orioles owner John Angelos in #ColumnNes.
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
Justice Hill talks about contributions of Ravens running backs in preseason win
Justice Hill talks about contributions of Ravens running backs in preseason win
Daryl Worley reflects on busy night in Ravens secondary for preseason opener
Daryl Worley reflects on busy night in Ravens secondary for preseason opener
Malik Harrison talks Ravens defense bouncing back in second half of preseason opener
Malik Harrison talks Ravens defense bouncing back in second half of preseason opener
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.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 20-19 preseason win over Philadelphia
Luke Jones offers his purple musings from the preseason opener as one of sports’ weirdest streaks continued.
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.
Harbaugh, Ravens “learned a lot” in 20-19 win over Philadelphia to extend preseason streak
Mostly playing backups, Baltimore overcame a halftime deficit to extend its record preseason winning streak to 24.
Kevon Seymour discusses his strong start to preseason after 20-19 win over Philadelphia
Kevon Seymour discusses his strong start to preseason after 20-19 win over Philadelphia
Zay Flowers reflects on NFL preseason debut in 20-19 win over Philadelphia
Zay Flowers reflects on NFL preseason debut in 20-19 win over Philadelphia
Josh Johnson discusses his performance in 20-19 preseason win over Philadelphia
Josh Johnson discusses his performance in 20-19 preseason win over Philadelphia
John Harbaugh discusses 20-19 win over Eagles in preseason opener
John Harbaugh discusses 20-19 win over Eagles in preseason opener
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!
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss local winners in Mega Millions jackpot pool
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss local winners in Mega Millions jackpot pool
