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The Urban Oyster benedict Hampden
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Day 4: Maryland Oyster Tour A divine brunch in Hampden with fritter Benedict deliciousness

We can’t say that we’ve ever had an oyster fritter. And certainly never on savory french toast covered with a perfectly poached egg glazed in scrumptious velvety Hollandaise. Day 4 of The Maryland Oyster Tour took Nestor to Hampden and the absolutely divine oyster fritter and eggs Benedict at The Urban Oyster on The Avenue for Sunday brunch. This might’ve been the best thing we tasted on the tour!

Maryland Lottery holiday scratchoff

John Martin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to introduce holiday promotions and talk some postseason baseball

While Nestor wanted to lean in on Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin just a tad during Cleveland Week (Guardians exit and Browns fall), this one also included a mutual Fernando Valenzuela tribute and a chance to roll out the big holiday scratch-offs and promotions that have skipped right past the pumpkin pie and into the peppermint season. And someone sitting on a $1 million ticket that is unclaimed.

Former sports producer Bernard Bokenyi reunites with Nestor to discuss life as a Cleveland sports fans in modern world

When former sports producer Bernard Bokenyi reunites with Nestor after a quarter of a century witnessing poor ownership in their hometowns of Cleveland and Baltimore, it sparks an interesting debate about what we invested in stadia, billionaire owners and professional sports franchises last century and what the communities and citizens actually got in return half a lifetime later.

Empty Cleveland Browns Stadium

Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama with city of Cleveland

You’re aware of the Cleveland Browns drama and the loss of DeShaun Watson and 1-6 team on the field but the bigger circus with billionaire owner Jimmy Haslam is trying to get a dome built in a municipality where all of the politicians dislike him as much as the fans. Cleveland reporter Daryl Ruiter gives Nestor a primer on the Browns awfulness amidst stadium drama in Northeast Ohio.

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Life as a Cleveland Browns fan…

When former sports producer Bernard Bokenyi reunites with Nestor after a quarter of a century witnessing poor ownership in their hometowns of Cleveland and Baltimore, it sparks an interesting debate about what we invested in stadia, billionaire owners and professional sports franchises last century and what the communities and citizens actually got in return half a lifetime later.

Mark Munch Bishop Cleveland

Munch Bishop joins Nestor from Cleveland to discuss Guardians pain and Watson misery for Browns fans

There is no more challenged fan base in the National Football League than the beleaguered – yet somehow still financially supportive – customers of the Cleveland Browns. Legendary sports talk king (and prince) Mark “Munch” Bishop has been visiting us for three decades. His deep-rooted love for Cleveland sports, dating back to his childhood, has gotten swept up in the disgrace of the Jimmy Haslem ownership group and the DeShaun Watson fiasco. “Immoral” is the word he uses. And the results on and off the field speak louder than anyone ever did on the radio.

Mark Munch Bishop Cleveland
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Munch Bishop: The Cleveland Browns have no culture and it starts at the top

There is no more challenged fan base in the National Football League than the beleaguered – yet somehow still financially supportive – customers of the Cleveland Browns. Legendary sports talk king (and prince) Mark “Munch” Bishop has been visiting us for three decades. His deep-rooted love for Cleveland sports, dating back to his childhood, has gotten swept up in the disgrace of the Jimmy Haslem ownership group and the DeShaun Watson fiasco. “Immoral” is the word he uses. And the results on and off the field speak louder than anyone ever did on the radio.

Luke Jones and Nestor assess Ravens struggles on defense and injury to Marlon Humphrey after Tampa win

Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive operation of Lamar and Monken as Ravens roll Bucs in Tampa

The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.

Lamar Jackson Tampa

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson and Ravens big win over Bucs in Tampa

Five touchdown passes, 41 points and 500 yards of offense for the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Just another Monday night at the NFC road office for the Baltimore Ravens, who showcased their offensive prowess and the hammer of Derrick Henry in a statement win over the Bucs in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor give initial thoughts in the aftermath of a beatdown on the turf of Super Bowl XXXV.

Nes Ryleigh's Oyster Stew crackers
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Day 5 Maryland Oyster Tour: Enjoying a rich bowl of oyster stew at Ryleigh’s Oyster in Timonium

When is the last time you ordered oyster stew – or even found it on a menu? It’s that time of the year. On Day 5 of the Maryland Oyster Tour, Nestor got happy during a Happy Hour at Ryleigh’s Oyster in Timonium. Creamy. Buttery. Delicious. Especially with those little oyster crackers!

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All of the toys of Todd Monken put to work on the field in Tampa with Lamar and King Henry

The combination attack of the Baltimore Ravens and the ability of Lamar Jackson to command the offense of Todd Monken has been on display all season but Monday night’s effort in Tampa was balanced and lethal. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the offensive operation of the best team in the NFL evolving its game and expanding the possibilities with Derrick Henry and company.

Featured, Journalism & Media, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

Ravens’ defense continues to prove leaky in win over Bucs

Despite a strong second and third quarter, the Ravens’ defense struggled early and late in what felt like a walkover 41-31 win in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for the defense to be more consistent and dynamic, particularly in forcing (and catching) turnovers. They also address defensive vulnerabilities in the secondary with the loss of Marlon Humphrey, who grabbed two interceptions against the Bucs.

Lamar Jackson Tampa
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Lamar and the Ravens offense felt unstoppable in Tampa

Five touchdown passes, 41 points and 500 yards of offense for the reigning MVP Lamar Jackson. Just another Monday night at the NFC road office for the Baltimore Ravens, who showcased their offensive prowess and the hammer of Derrick Henry in a statement win over the Bucs in Tampa. Luke Jones and Nestor give initial thoughts in the aftermath of a beatdown on the turf of Super Bowl XXXV.

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