Spring training and winter winning
Always making time for some spring training baseball chatter along with the winners, John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for a season of fun games and tales of no-hitters lost and borrowed.
Baltimore
Projecting 2025 Orioles’ Opening Day roster early in Grapefruit League
How many spots on Baltimore’s 26-man roster are truly up for grabs this spring?
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens pathway to combine in Indianapolis and future of key veterans as NFL offseason begins
Because we know you miss football and need the best insights and analysis of the Baltimore Ravens offseason and a look ahead to this week’s Indianapolis circus and combine. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio go a little deeper tissue than just Justin Tucker for Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh as the national media comes asking questions about Ronnie Stanley and, maybe, even Mark Andrews. Let the NFL season begin!
Will Ravens be on the Mark, Justin time for Indy combine? We have questions…
Because we know you miss football and need the best insights and analysis of the Baltimore Ravens offseason and a look ahead to this week’s Indianapolis circus and combine. Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio go a little deeper tissue than just Justin Tucker for Eric DeCosta and John Harbaugh as the national media comes asking questions about Ronnie Stanley and, maybe, even Mark Andrews. Let the NFL season begin!
The happy times with Justin Tucker
At the Super Bowl in January 2015, Nestor sat down to discuss with then-young Baltimore Ravens kicker Justin Tucker a potentially glorious Hall of Fame career in the Charm City eating Royal Farms chicken and drinking real fresh, real fast coffee and going to Canton. Tucker also sings some Texas fight song music in this one…
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 Grapefruit League play
Luke Jones offers his latest orange musings as spring games get underway.
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.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses The Dead awakening via Rewards contest
The first days are the hardest days so Curio Wellness has put together a fun excursion contest to Las Vegas to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. Signing up for rewards is fun and easy and Nestor asks Wendy Bronfein all about what’s happening at Far & Dotter in Timonium as we continue the trip through cannabis education.
Five young players from which Ravens need more in 2025
After beginning 2024 as a starter, Andrew Vorhees lost the left guard job after hurting his ankle in Week 3.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Orioles spring training storylines and Opening Day fun in Toronto
It’s always fun talking baseball after a long winter. With the Baltimore Orioles on the field showing new faces and dispatching images of spring training baseball from Sarasota, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the season ahead and the unique Opening Day circumstances and attendance in Toronto beyond Anthony Santander.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor check in on USA hockey and wonder when Ravens will check out on Justin Tucker
Nestor Aparicio and Leonard Raskin discussed various topics, including the FBI investigation into Peter Angelo, the USA Hockey team’s performance,
Flying instead of Truckin’ to Vegas for Dead & Company
The first days are the hardest days so Curio Wellness has put together a fun excursion contest to Las Vegas to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. Signing up for rewards is fun and easy and Nestor asks Wendy Bronfein all about what’s happening at Far & Dotter in Timonium as we continue the trip through cannabis education.
Spring training hopes and Canadian Opening Day dreams
It’s always fun talking baseball after a long winter. With the Baltimore Orioles on the field showing new faces and dispatching images of spring training baseball from Sarasota, Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the season ahead and the unique Opening Day circumstances and attendance in Toronto beyond Anthony Santander.
Pondering Ravens’ potential 2025 salary cap cuts, adjustments, or trades
The release of safety Marcus Williams is all but official after a contract restructure made late last season.
Author John Miller finally brings Earl Weaver biography to life to better understand his baseball legacy
Author and one-time Wall Street Journal reporter John Miller finally brings his Earl Weaver biography to life and joins Nestor to discuss better understanding his baseball legacy beyond the Baltimore Orioles. Join Miller and our friend John Eisenberg at Enoch Pratt Free Library on March 5th for an evening of Earl conversations.
Ravens reserve guard Ben Cleveland arrested for DUI in Georgia
The 2021 third-round pick is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss 16 female massage therapists vs. word of Justin Tucker and what Ravens are gonna do about it
The Justin Tucker scandal has continued as seven more women have come forward to The Baltimore Banner to accuse the longtime Ravens’ kicker of inappropriate conduct during local massages a decade ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the now-16 female massage therapists’ claims vs. the word of Justin Tucker – and attacking the journalists – and what the Baltimore Ravens are gonna do about it. And when…
When will Ravens become Tuckered out by these 16 massage therapist allegations?
The Justin Tucker scandal has continued as seven more women have come forward to The Baltimore Banner to accuse the longtime Ravens’ kicker of inappropriate conduct during local massages a decade ago. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the now-16 female massage therapists’ claims vs. the word of Justin Tucker – and attacking the journalists – and what the Baltimore Ravens are gonna do about it. And when…
Talking Dundalk love and sports history with Catonsville women’s hoops assistant James Thomas
When we take “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to Costas Inn in Dundalk, old friends are bound to walk in and when James Thomas tried to sneak out, Nestor pulled him back in to discuss everything that’s happened since he was the quarterback of their 1978 Pop Warner football team in Logan Village. Let now CCBC Catonsville Cardinals assistant women’s basketball coach Jimmy T and Soup For The Soul’s Stacy Nagel tell you why Dundalk folks stick together almost 50 years later.
Jessica Normington of BISM tells Nestor about supporting blind citizens and putting them to work
As “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl” moved to Kooper’s North, Jessica Normington of Blind Industries and Services of Maryland joined Nestor to open his eyes to the many needs of the blind community and how every citizen could help empower the incredible humans who inspire us all on the streets of Baltimore and beyond. And, Maurice, if you’re still out there…
Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes Nestor on an African safari bucket list journey
Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes us through three weeks of an African safari bucket list journey. From capturing the wildlife and real life of Kenya and Tanzania through his lens and into the sky across the Serengeti, let the leader of the local band Bad With Names tell you how he’s become good with finding remote places on the planet like the Faroe Islands and Patagonia to sharpen his eye.
Grammy Award winning percussion and Maryland native M.B. Gordy drums Nestor into The Academy and shows the hardware
It’s not every day that you find a two-time Grammy Award winning percussionist and Maryland native who went to Towson State. So, when Nestor found out about the incredible story of studio drummer and new age devotee M.B. Gordy, he found a different beat and a new world of information about The Academy and life in California making the modern sounds of success in film and more.
The work of Greater Chesapeake Foundation and Horizon Day Camp for kids battling cancer
Our on our second annual “A Cup of Soup Or Bowl Week,” we welcomed a trio of ladies to Kooper’s North whose volunteerism and work through the Greater Chesapeake Foundation benefits several groups focused on children and cancer and helping families in the fight. Let Monique Spagnola, Katie Caple and Gabby Reagoso tell you how you can help the kids.
Robin Emrick tells Nestor the story of Ann ‘s Toy Closet in Essex and holiday joy for children and struggling parents
When we bring “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” on the road every February, these are exactly the kinds of stories we seek to tell so you’ll get involved. Meet Robin Emrick, who tells Nestor the incredible story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex and holiday joy for children and struggling parents in East Baltimore County.
Bruce Clopein tells Nestor joys of Patapsco State Park and why Catholic Charities makes a difference in Baltimore
Nestor Aparicio discusses the importance of Patapsco State Park and Catholic Charities in Baltimore. Bruce Clopein, representing Friends of Patapsco Valley State Park and Catholic Charities, highlights the park’s adaptive programming for people with special needs, including hiking, kayaking, fishing, and biking. He shares personal stories about the park’s significance and its unique features, such as its 16,000 acres and diverse activities. Clopein also emphasizes Catholic Charities’ extensive social services, including shelter for homeless families and programs addressing poverty and domestic violence. The conversation touches on the positive impact of community involvement and the importance of supporting local initiatives.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for big Ravens winner of Tickets for 20 Years promotion
It’s a big week for the Ravens scratch-off winners gathering for the grand prize of “Tickets For 20 Years” and John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for the culmination of the biggest promotion of the year as well as the rolling jackpot of “Rich Uncle Pennybags” and the current Monopoly game.
Kate Bell tells Nestor the safety story for senior dogs and Reed’s Rescue
Our final stop for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” was at Kooper’s North in May Chapel, named after a dog, so it was appropriate that Kate Bell brought Nestor her safety story of true love for senior dogs. Reed’s Rescue, whose mission is to provide care for older dogs, often overlooked in shelters, by placing them in foster homes and finding them adoptive families, was named after a dog named “Reed,” whose name was inspired by a certain Baltimore Ravens’ Hall of Famer.
The safety and defense of senior dogs and putting “Ed” ucation and love into Reed’s Rescue
Our final stop for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” was at Kooper’s North in May Chapel, named after a dog, so it was appropriate that Kate Bell brought Nestor her safety story of true love for senior dogs. Reed’s Rescue, whose mission is to provide care for older dogs, often overlooked in shelters, by placing them in foster homes and finding them adoptive families, was named after a dog named “Reed,” whose name was inspired by a certain Baltimore Ravens’ Hall of Famer.
Trish Woodward returns to make Nestor young again at Camp Opportunity for abused children
More than 40 years ago, Trish Woodward and Nestor Aparicio performed in a childhood version of “Oliver” at Colgate Elementary. She returns to “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” at Costas Inn to update us on the incredible work of her Camp Opportunity, which provides a summer experience for abused children to see nature and find care and make friends.
Serving up Monday love at Soup For The Soul in Dundalk with Stacey Nagel and Irene Mann
On our last trip to Costas Inn for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” we met an old Dundalk friend who kept telling us that his wife is the real leader of Soup For The Soul, serving hot meals for local folks in need. Meet Stacy Nagel and Irene Mann, who told Nestor what makes their organization special in East Baltimore County and the impact it brings.
Monopolizing the fun
It’s a big week for the Ravens scratch-off winners gathering for the grand prize of “Tickets For 20 Years” and John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for the culmination of the biggest promotion of the year as well as the rolling jackpot of “Rich Uncle Pennybags” and the current Monopoly game.
Twelve Orioles Thoughts at start of 2025 spring training
Unlike last spring, there were no significant injury revelations from Mike Elias as Baltimore held its first workout Thursday.
Marcella Knight welcomes Nestor back to Koco’s Pub for Valentine’s crab cake love and popularity
Nothing says true Baltimore love on Valentine’s Day like crab cakes. Let our beloved proprietor Marcella Knight and Ko-host the show and tell you about what she loves about making people when they come to her legendary little pub in Lauraville. And how ordering ahead and grabbing them to go on the side door has become a boon to her business and makes folks all over town aware of the Mayor’s favorite crab cake.
TJ Humphries tells Nestor his Ravens lottery club seats story and Voices of Hope recovery and mentoring journey
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.
The amazing holiday story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex
When we bring “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl Week” on the road every February, these are exactly the kinds of stories we seek to tell so you’ll get involved. Meet Robin Emrick, who tells Nestor the incredible story of Ann’s Toy Closet in Essex and holiday joy for children and struggling parents in East Baltimore County.
Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance joins Nestor to discuss impact of donations to feed families
Our “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” is designed to create awareness during these coldest weeks of the year to folks less fortunate and the humans and incredible organizations that power and support to the neediest families and children. Meet Caitlyn Kirby of Catonsville Emergency Assistance, who returns to State Fare to update Nestor on the impact of donations to feed families in 21228 and beyond through the Maryland Food Bank.
Talking Dundalk sports love, history and a coaching life after Pop Warner
When we take “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to Costas Inn in Dundalk, old friends are bound to walk in and when James Thomas tried to sneak out, Nestor pulled him back in to discuss everything that’s happened since he was the quarterback of their 1978 Pop Warner football team in Logan Village. Let now CCBC Catonsville Cardinals assistant women’s basketball coach Jimmy T and Soup For The Soul’s Stacy Nagel tell you why Dundalk folks stick together almost 50 years later.
A bucket list African experience: “Hurry, boy, it’s waiting there for you”
Local musician and wanderlust traveler Jason Siemer takes us through three weeks of an African safari bucket list journey. From capturing the wildlife and real life of Kenya and Tanzania through his lens and into the sky across the Serengeti, let the leader of the local band Bad With Names tell you how he’s become good with finding remote places on the planet like the Faroe Islands and Patagonia to sharpen his eye.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss a dud Super Bowl and cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports
It’s the one event we all watch but now that football season is over and we turn toward the rest of the sports landscape, what you watch is predicated on what you’re willing to pay for to subscribe. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the remnants of a dud Super Bowl and former cable TV ecosystem that powers modern sports streaming and confuses the hell out of the rest of us…
