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Luke Jones and Nestor recap a rare victory for Orioles in Miami as Basallo stars
Cycling through a variety of high draft picks who have scuffled early in their major league careers has been a way of life for the Baltimore Orioles over the past four seasons. Luke Jones and Nestor recap an all-too-rare rare victory for the Orioles in Miami as catcher Samuel Basallo stars with a homer short of the cycle and Adley Rutschman comes through in the clutch as the Birds bounce back from a nightmare weekend on Broadway.
Basallo finding the sweet spot as Orioles win in Miami
Cycling through a variety of high draft picks who have scuffled early in their major league careers has been a way of life for the Baltimore Orioles over the past four seasons. Luke Jones and Nestor recap an all-too-rare rare victory for the Orioles in Miami as catcher Samuel Basallo stars with a homer short of the cycle and Adley Rutschman comes through in the clutch as the Birds bounce back from a nightmare weekend on Broadway.
Author Tim Wendel returns to rock some music talk and baseball lore with Nestor as seasons change
After knowing author and longtime baseball insider Tim Wendel over four decades, Nestor finds out that before all of the fiction there were the facts about being a rock music critic in the early 1980s in Buffalo. The newspaper reporter journey to a sequel to Rebel Falls, our favorite Writer in Residence returns from Virginia to rock some music talk and baseball lore with Nestor as the seasons change and the game changes even more than we realize.
Modern commerce and the groove of Yacht Rock
Ethan Giffin of Groove Commerce joins Nestor to discuss his new book on modern ecommerce and taking a lane down the old school world of his DJ Opie music and love of Yacht Rock Revue at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. We waited far too long to have this old friend on the show to discuss business, making money on the web and Hall and Oates.
Outer space and the inner workings of American democracy with astronaut and Bird watcher Terry Virts
He’s joined us in the past to talk Orioles baseball and marvel us with his incredible resume as a Maryland-raised astronaut who led missions on behalf of NASA and our country. Now retired from space duty and deep in the heart of Texas, Terry Virts has been involved in local politics and discussing democracy and the threat of the Trump administration to all of us who salute the American flag.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss future of franchise with Elias after Yankees sweep of Orioles
We’re all looking for answers after a hideous sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The Baltimore Orioles’ new ownership can’t like what it’s seeing on the field from the 2026 squad because none of us do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the future of franchise with Mike Elias at the helm after an embarrassing weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium for the Birds.
Candidate Sarah David wants you to know more about the role of Baltimore County State’s Attorney before June 23rd
When we talk about prosecuting crime in Baltimore County it makes everyone’s ears perk up and local attorney and candidate Sarah David tells Nestor about her path and vision as candidate for Baltimore County State’s Attorney at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Do you know who your State’s Attorney is or what they do or how they could be helpful to you as a citizen?
Bronx sweep only reminds how underwhelming April start was for Orioles
Baltimore was barely hanging on instead of making hay against a forgiving early schedule.
Ian Fischer of GMBC gives Nestor an education on physical therapy and getting back to full strength
Our partners at GBMC are always sending us experts to educate us about the real life road to feeling better and, for anyone’s who has ever been sent to “PT” knows, it’s always about doing what the docs tell you. Here, physical therapist Ian Fischer gives Nestor an education on getting back to full strength and some good advice from the GBMC Physical Therapy Center at Owings Mills.
Orioles searching for collective souls in South Beach after hideous Bronx sweep
We’re all looking for answers after a hideous sweep at the hands of the New York Yankees in the Bronx. The Baltimore Orioles’ new ownership can’t like what it’s seeing on the field from the 2026 squad because none of us do. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the future of franchise with Mike Elias at the helm after an embarrassing weekend of baseball at Yankee Stadium for the Birds.
Door knocking in Baltimore County with candidate Nick Stewart
The Baltimore County Executive race is wide open before the June 23rd primary election and Democratic candidate Nick Stewart joined Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss what he’s hearing on the campaign trail from citizens and why he seeks to lead the county.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgust at brand of Orioles baseball played in New York
The first three games for the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx against the first-place New York Yankees showed two franchises headed in two very different directions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgust at brand of Orioles baseball played in The Big Apple over the weekend and how this depleted roster and lineup continue to disappoint across the diamond and into The Warehouse.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery brings the grand slam magic of Home Run Riches to Nestor
Plenty of winners and a fun horse racing Racetrax promotion for the month of May and big Home Run Riches winners as the Orioles grand slam so cash for locals. John Martin of Maryland Lottery brings the spring magic down the stretch with Nestor for Triple Crown season.
After being outclassed in Bronx, Orioles in need of shakeup at “crucial point”
With this year’s Orioles looking too much like last year, what is Mike Elias going to do about it?
The real ‘PT’ road to recovery and full strength via physical therapy
Our partners at GBMC are always sending us experts to educate us about the real life road to feeling better and, for anyone’s who has ever been sent to “PT” knows, it’s always about doing what the docs tell you. Here, physical therapist Ian Fischer gives Nestor an education on getting back to full strength and some good advice from the GBMC Physical Therapy Center at Owings Mills.
Putting The Y into your summer fun plan
We could all use a summer camp and a little more exercise and John Hoey of The Y of Central Maryland returns, joining Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with some goals for neighborhood folks to see what their local center is doing to stay relevant and helpful in communities throughout the region.
A Bronx nightmare in progress for hapless Orioles
The first three games for the Baltimore Orioles in the Bronx against the first-place New York Yankees showed two franchises headed in two very different directions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the disgust at brand of Orioles baseball played in The Big Apple over the weekend and how this depleted roster and lineup continue to disappoint across the diamond and into The Warehouse.
The good things of 40 years of Bodeans music gets us closer to free
It’s always a pleasure to spend time with Bodeans founder Kurt Neumann, who brings the 40th Anniversary of “Love and Hope and Sex and Dreams” magic to Rams Head On Stage in Annapolis on May 8th. Plenty of good things and good work of the music, touring with U2 and recording with T Bone Burnett with one of Nestor’s all-time favorite bands and singer/songwriters, whose first love was beating on the drums.
Serving post High Heat baseball life, rock music and fiction with author Tim Wendel
After knowing author and longtime baseball insider Tim Wendel over four decades, Nestor finds out that before all of the fiction there were the facts about being a rock music critic in the early 1980s in Buffalo. The newspaper reporter journey to a sequel to Rebel Falls, our favorite Writer in Residence returns from Virginia to rock some music talk and baseball lore with Nestor as the seasons change and the game changes even more than we realize.
Walking with passion for American Diabetes Association at Harbor Point on May 9th
We always love getting the word out about great events supporting important causes in Baltimore. Katie Ferrante of the American Diabetes Association joined Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the disease and invites everyone to walk at Harbor Point on May 9th to support those who fight with passion.
Coming down the stretch with grand slams
Plenty of winners and a fun horse racing Racetrax promotion for the month of May and big Home Run Riches winners as the Orioles grand slam so cash for locals. John Martin of Maryland Lottery brings the spring magic down the stretch with Nestor for Triple Crown season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens return of Calais Campbell and rookie weekend in Owings Mills
Leadership is hard to import but Luke Jones and Nestor both check off on the return of 40-year old Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens defense. The immortal path to Canton for a Hall of Fame hopeful and the rocky rookie weekend in Owings Mills for a group of draft picks and everyone else as head coach Jesse Minter gathers the kids for a welcome to the NFL as spring hopes are eternal.
Orioles place closer Ryan Helsley on 15-day injured list due to elbow inflammation
It was another day, another injury as Baltimore opened a four-game set with the Yankees in the Bronx on Friday.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview Orioles bright lights series with Yankees in New York
It’s showtime on Broadway for the up-and-down Baltimore Orioles as four games in The Bronx with the Pinestripers will test their mettle for a spring awakening. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Birds big weekend and a bright lights series with the Yankees in New York. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of…
With rotation in flux, Orioles need more established starters to live up to expectations
Thursday marked a step in the right direction for veteran Chris Bassitt, who’s off to a rough start in 2026.
Ponying up for the future of the Preakness
When the Preakness isn’t in Baltimore, only has 4,800 attendees and might not have the Kentucky Derby winner (again), it’s incumbent that we find the brightest and most veteran minds and industry observers to examine every aspect of what the hell is going on with the middle leg of the Triple Crown, which was once the annual Charm City Super Bowl and has lost its luster beyond recognition. Lifer horse racing insider and Baltimorean via Philly, Dick Jerardi returns for the 35th consecutive spring to give Nestor a full perspective on future of Preakness and Triple Crown and what’s at stake in the largest Stakes race in our state.
What will neon lights and radiating bats of New York mean for Orioles in The Bronx?
It’s showtime on Broadway for the up-and-down Baltimore Orioles as four games in The Bronx with the Pinestripers will test their mettle for a spring awakening. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the Birds big weekend and a bright lights series with the Yankees in New York. Concrete jungle where dreams are made of…
Making a Hall of Fame case to bring Calais Campbell back to Baltimore
Leadership is hard to import but Luke Jones and Nestor both check off on the return of 40-year old Calais Campbell to the Baltimore Ravens defense. The immortal path to Canton for a Hall of Fame hopeful and the rocky rookie weekend in Owings Mills for a group of draft picks and everyone else as head coach Jesse Minter gathers the kids for a welcome to the NFL as spring hopes are eternal.
Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to Baltimore to discuss positive thinking and success over pressure with Nestor
Longtime MLB pitcher Jamie Moyer returns to Baltimore to discuss positive thinking and success over pressure with Nestor
Orioles settle for doubleheader split, but still earn series win over Houston
Baltimore hit two grand slams in a Game 1 victory before Houston won a 11-5 final in the nightcap.
Jeremiah Jackson reflects on up-and-down day in Orioles’ doubleheader split with Houston
Jeremiah Jackson reflects on up-and-down day in Orioles’ doubleheader split with Houston
Brandon Young hit hard by Houston to take loss in 11-5 final in Game 2 of twin bill
Brandon Young hit hard by Houston to take loss in 11-5 final in Game 2 of twin bill
Craig Albernaz unhappy with “unacceptable” defense as Orioles fall 11-5 to Houston in nightcap of doubleheader
Craig Albernaz unhappy with “unacceptable” defense as Orioles fall 11-5 to Houston in nightcap of doubleheader
Ravens reuniting with ageless Calais Campbell to beef up defensive line
Campbell played for Baltimore from 2020-22 and just registered his 12th different season with at least six sacks.
Adley Rutschman hits grand slam to continue his red-hot start to 2026 season
Adley Rutschman hits grand slam to continue his red-hot start to 2026 season
Chris Bassitt turns in best start since joining Orioles in 10-3 win over Houston
Chris Bassitt turns in best start since joining Orioles in 10-3 win over Houston
Craig Albernaz discusses Bassitt’s strong outing and two Orioles grand slams in 10-3 win to open doubleheader
Craig Albernaz discusses Bassitt’s strong outing and two Orioles grand slams in 10-3 win to open doubleheader
Kati Grasmick and Andy Kobus bring LLS Visionary Of The Year events on June 6th into local focus for fundraising
The race is on for The Leukemia and Lymphoma “Visionary Of The Year” and Kati Grasmick and Andy Kobus joined Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the annual event being held at the Pendry on June 6th to support fundraising and awareness for cancer patients locally.
Dick Jerardi of Bet Online returns to discuss Church involvement in Preakness and to handicap Kentucky Derby
So the Churchill folks are about to take over the Preakness and we have questions. Dick Jerardi of Bet Online returns to discuss all things Kentucky Derby, Laurel and Pimlico as the strangest Triple Crown season in Maryland history is in progress. Do we care enough in Maryland?
