Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 16 loss to New England
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore saw its playoff hopes plummet on Sunday night.
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John Hoey of The Y returns to give Nestor receipts and warmth of Turkey Trot on chilly Thanksgiving
John Hoey of The Y returns to give Nestor the receipts and warm trail of holiday fun from the 5K Turkey Trot on a chilly Thanksgiving morning that took place all over the community and wound up being featured on the Ravens’ NBC broadcast for the world to see with their pumpkin pie.
Calvin Statham and George Scheulen tell Nestor about 105 years of teaching Baltimore County students
It didn’t even seem possible that colleagues Calvin Statham (59 years) and George Scheulen (46 years). who once taught Nestor at Holabird Junior High School in 1979, could still be teaching him about the important things in life beyond chorus and physics all these years later. Two beloved Baltimore County educators continue trying to tame their rambunctious student for the holidays with music and love (and crab cakes) at Costas Inn in Dundalk.
Dan Rodricks takes Nestor back to 1966 and the colorful Baltimore of Orioles World Series glory
His next stage production at The BMA begins on March 5th and Dan Rodricks returns to Gertrude’s for the holidays to take Nestor back to his Aparicio roots with the 1966 Baltimore Orioles winning the World Series – and the realities of the city, race, politics and a colorful upcoming show “No Mean City: Baltimore 1966.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another blown 4th quarter home lead to Patriots and future of John Harbaugh
When you park Derrick Henry with a two-score lead at home and the season on the line and lose the game, it’s time to discuss the job security of the head coach. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss yet another blown 4th quarter home lead, this time to the New England Patriots and the future of John Harbaugh became quite the hot take topic amongst Baltimore Ravens fans on the internet in the aftermath. But it’s a fair question: who is running this mess?
Congressman Johnny Olszewski discusses lack of progress on Capitol Hill and potential solutions with Nestor
We’re all fed up and should be. Congressman Johnny Olszewski joined Nestor to discuss the lack of focus and progress on Capitol Hill and potential solutions for health care, transparency in government and the use of Trump’s absurd pardons as a grifting tool.
Back injury knocks Lamar Jackson out of Sunday’s Ravens loss, leaving Week 17 status unclear
The star quarterback took a knee to his back late in the second quarter and wasn’t able to return as Baltimore fell to 7-8.
Ravens blow fourth-quarter lead, fall 28-24 to New England to put playoff hopes on life support
Despite losing Lamar Jackson to a back injury late in the first half, Baltimore held an 11-point lead with under 10 minutes to go.
Lamar Jackson discusses his back injury and hopes of being able to return to play in Green Bay
Lamar Jackson discusses his back injury and hopes of being able to return to play in Green Bay
Tyler Huntley discusses replacing injured Lamar Jackson in Sunday night’s loss to Patriots
Tyler Huntley discusses replacing injured Lamar Jackson in Sunday night’s loss to Patriots
Kyle Hamilton discusses disappointment of Ravens defense blowing 11-point lead in fourth quarter
Kyle Hamilton discusses disappointment of Ravens defense blowing 11-point lead in fourth quarter
Derrick Henry on Ravens losing control of playoff path: “It just hasn’t been good enough”
Derrick Henry on Ravens losing control of playoff path: “It just hasn’t been good enough”
John Harbaugh tries to explain why Derrick Henry wasn’t on field for Ravens’ penultimate drive of game
John Harbaugh tries to explain why Derrick Henry wasn’t on field for Ravens’ penultimate drive of game
Lamar Jackson on improving inside red zone: “Just calm down; we’ve been here”
Lamar Jackson on improving inside red zone: “Just calm down; we’ve been here”
Kyle Hamilton says Drake Maye “probably going to be a problem in the league for a long time”
Kyle Hamilton says Drake Maye “probably going to be a problem in the league for a long time”
Grammy Award winner percussionist and Maryland M.B. Gordy returns to Nestor with a new beat and nomination
Two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Marylander M.B. Gordy returns from Los Angeles to tell Nestor about the beat of his latest – and fourth – Grammy nomination with “Seven Seasons” in the Classical Compendium category.
Soo Mi Kang welcomes Nestor to her homey hang in Halethrope for crab cakes, Asian delights and competitive pool
This stands as a warning to anyone who invites Nestor by their place for the Maryland Crab Cake Tour: you’re an invite and a taste away because he’s en route to meet more great local folks who want to promote their business. Owner Soo Mi Kang of Honey’s in Halethorpe invited us over and must’ve known that offering “Crabby Toast” would invoke the legend of Charles Markwood Eckman. Competitive billiards, great food and the game is always on at this old-school joint on the south side.
Doug Lloyd of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor what happens when Ravens fans really win the big trip
The always fun Ravens scratch-off super prize winners made their way to frosty Cincinnati where even the famous chili was chilly but as Doug Lloyd of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor, great seats, a big win and a wild adventure with a flat tire made a Cumberland memory. And everyone was a big winner on the flight home with the team from Kentucky.
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Author Mark Leibovich returns to discuss aftermath of his NFL book Big Game and life as Patriots fan with Nestor
“It’s the best book ever written about the modern National Football League,” so says Nestor about Big Game. And that’s why we love having its author Mark Leibovich back on when his New England Patriots proudly return to Baltimore for some playoff knockout style football. Now with The Atlantic, the longtime political insider for The New York Times is also heavily immersed in Trumplandia and weighs in on the ongoing Epstein saga and the usual D.C. shenanigans.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another week with Lamar on injury report before Patriots
Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced on a Wednesday in almost three months. Luke Jones and Nestor continue to spend midweeks discussing the health of the Baltimore Ravens two-time MVP quarterback and how it can’t be helping the offensive operation. But, a win against the New England Patriots at home will keep hope alive in a wild and zany finish to the NFL regular season.
Orioles add upside to rotation in acquiring right-hander Shane Baz from Tampa Bay
A month after trading Grayson Rodriguez, Mike Elias acquired someone fitting a similar upside mold.
Ravens list Hamilton questionable, Awuzie doubtful for Sunday night clash with New England
Kyle Hamilton showed up on Friday’s injury report with an ankle injury casting some uncertainty on his Week 16 status.
From ‘The Flu’ to flying the Ravens into a Festivus?
Lamar Jackson hasn’t practiced on a Wednesday in almost three months. Luke Jones and Nestor continue to spend midweeks discussing the health of the Baltimore Ravens two-time MVP quarterback and how it can’t be helping the offensive operation. But, a win against the New England Patriots at home will keep hope alive in a wild and zany finish to the NFL regular season.
East Baltimore and Italian holiday magic with Nestor at DiPasquale’s in Canton
Reaching back to his Italian heritage in East Baltimore, Nestor returns to DiPasquale’s in Canton to learn about the Feast Of The Seven Fishes and some Highlandtown holiday magic with legendary UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi and friends of the family.
Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy catches Nestor up on New England football history as Ravens await Maye and Patriots
The New England Patriots are back in first place in the AFC North and coming to Baltimore, which always brings venerable Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy back to his onetime workplace to tell old stories of The Evening Sun, Orioles Magic and always brilliant insights on the NFL franchise of Robert Kraft and the 2.0 build out of Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.
Councilman Izzy Patoka gives Nestor his key campaign issues and goals in run for Baltimore County Executive
The return of 2nd District Councilman Izzy Patoka to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Honey’s in Halethorpe provided Nestor a clear view of his key campaign issues and goals in a spring run as a Democratic candidate to be the next Baltimore County Executive.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Steelers role in Ravens fate as Patriots await in Baltimore
The Baltimore Ravens have their hands full with the New England Patriots here this week and the Green Bay Packers awaiting on the frozen tundra next Saturday night after Santa arrives. But, will the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Grinch once again? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all eyes on the NFL holiday slate as the rematch awaits on January 4th at The Confluence.
Torbin Green of St. Francis Community Center finally gets Nestor caught up on helping families in West Baltimore
It was years in the making, finally getting Torbin Green of St. Francis Community Center to visit for a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays. Turns out it’s a busy job serving 20,000 folks in West Baltimore with youth programs, family love and food distribution in West Baltimore. Let him tell you about the pride in the work they do and its impact in the neighborhood over generations.
Tavius Robinson excited to add versatility to Ravens pass rush late in season
Tavius Robinson excited to add versatility to Ravens pass rush late in season
Tyler Linderbaum says Ravens must be ready for “really hard-nosed” New England defense
Tyler Linderbaum says Ravens must be ready for “really hard-nosed” New England defense
Luke Jones and Nestor acknowledge changing tides of AFC playoff picture as Ravens host Patriots
As the upstart New England Patriots come to Baltimore, it’s not lost on Luke Jones and Nestor that it’s probably the first of many battles with MVP candidate Drake Maye. The AFC playoffs will include some new faces and old places as the changing tides of the Super Bowl race crystalize through the holidays with big games ahead.
Alohi Gilman reacts to being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Alohi Gilman reacts to being named AFC Defensive Player of the Week
Matt Gallagher returns to discuss holiday love of Baltimore and ways we can improve and lift the city
It’s always a treat to welcome Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation back to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the progress and challenges of Baltimore City, while shouting out more holiday dining options and civic celebrations than any other podcast or radio show in the market. We love Baltimore – and it shows!
Pete Caringi and Domenico DiPasquale talk Canton growth, Italian food and holiday magic with Nestor
It’s the holidays and time for traditions and trimmings so we ventured back to DiPasquale’s in Canton with former UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi to ask Domenico DiPasquale about the Christmas tradition of the Feast of The Seven Fishes and bringing family together for good cheer and great food.
Shaughnessy: On Orioles Magic and the autumn of the spring of Maye in New England
The New England Patriots are back in first place in the AFC North and coming to Baltimore, which always brings venerable Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy back to his onetime workplace to tell old stories of The Evening Sun, Orioles Magic and always brilliant insights on the NFL franchise of Robert Kraft and the 2.0 build out of Mike Vrabel and Drake Maye.
With Mahomes and Burrow eliminated, AFC will find QB youngbloods in January
As the upstart New England Patriots come to Baltimore, it’s not lost on Luke Jones and Nestor that it’s probably the first of many battles with MVP candidate Drake Maye. The AFC playoffs will include some new faces and old places as the changing tides of the Super Bowl race crystalize through the holidays with big games ahead.
Tripping to Cincinnati wrapped in the frigid warmth of purple victory
The always fun Ravens scratch-off super prize winners made their way to frosty Cincinnati where even the famous chili was chilly but as Doug Lloyd of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor, great seats, a big win and a wild adventure with a flat tire made a Cumberland memory. And everyone was a big winner on the flight home with the team from Kentucky.
What happens if the Steelers (somehow) keep winning?
The Baltimore Ravens have their hands full with the New England Patriots here this week and the Green Bay Packers awaiting on the frozen tundra next Saturday night after Santa arrives. But, will the Pittsburgh Steelers play the Grinch once again? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all eyes on the NFL holiday slate as the rematch awaits on January 4th at The Confluence.
Leonard Raskin tells Nestor that Ravens coming to life for holidays is part of NFL charmed life
It’s another holiday season but no one in the Baltimore Ravens community is feeling much of the purple Festivus spirit given the suspect play on the field but Leonard Raskin tells Nestor that the team coming back to life in Cincinnati and in time for New England to arrive is its own gift in a season with a 1-5 start and plenty of disappointment for having so much hope. And no one is betting against them hosting a playoff game the weekend of January 10th.
