Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
Malik Harrison reflects on career night filling in for injured Roquan Smith in Ravens’ Week 12 victory
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Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw two touchdowns and run for another in Ravens’ 30-23 win in Los Angeles
Lamar Jackson overcomes slow start to throw two touchdowns and run for another in Ravens’ 30-23 win in Los Angeles
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
John Harbaugh reacts to Ravens’ 30-23 win in latest edition of Har-Bowl
What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?
Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…
Day 16 Never turn down Buck-A-Shuck oysters at Nick’s Grandstand Grill in Timonium
We’ve done the Maryland Crab Cake Tour from Nick’s Grandstand Grill atop the grandstand of the Timonium race course and the attached OTB a few times. So, naturally we’re back looking for Tommy! A great spot to get six on the half!
Celebrating 25 years of Art With A Heart and a grand opening in Hampden
Megan Gatto of Art With A Heart brings out the starving artist in Nestor to promote the new space in Hampden, which is scheduled for a grand opening on November 30th.
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
Chirinos, Britton headline additions to 2025 Orioles coaching staff
Buck Britton had been a manager in Baltimore’s farm system since 2018 and is the older brother of former Orioles pitcher Zack Britton.
There’s no knocking the legacy of “Hard Knocks” with legendary HBO producer Ross Greenburg
It’s been nearly a quarter of a century and sports documentaries as we all know them were seeded by the work of longtime HBO president Ross Greenburg, who returns to discuss how the landscape has changed and broadened for storytelling and entertaining since Steve Sabol partnered to create the first “Hard Knocks” with the Modells and Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.
For Ravens, Roquan injury and stopping Herbert move to Monday night prime time
Luke Jones and Nestor give final thoughts before HarBowl III as Ravens head to Chargers for Monday Night family showdown in Los Angeles
DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz tells Nestor the current greatness of Lamar Jackson
Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.
The only sports logo and fashion voice we trust explores the history and rush of colors and jerseys and gimmicks
Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said: “We cheer for the clothes!” And he wasn’t wrong. Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom returns as Nestor’s king of the fashion police and logos to discuss modern sports jerseys and the Baltimore Ravens’ Color Rush purple helmets with the angry KISS bird that fell short.
ThanksWinning and big mobile sports wagering powered by local success
John Martin from the Maryland Lottery discussed the significant impact of sports wagering on the state’s economy, highlighting that October’s sports wagering handle reached $593 million, the largest ever, and contributed $7 million to the state.
The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas
It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 tilt at Chargers
J.K. Dobbins is just one of many former Ravens whom Baltimore will see on Monday Night Football.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens road ahead against Chargers and John vs. Jim in HarBowl III
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
Everything that makes Coppin State great
Coppin State Vice President for Advancement Joshua Humbert tells Nestor what makes the Eagles’ campus a place to brag about in West Baltimore, highlighting the university’s recent achievements, including a rise in national rankings, increased fundraising, and enhanced technology and facilities. Humbert emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and community support, noting that Coppin has raised $17 million of its $25 million campaign goal.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss moving left field wall and low expectations of Baltimore Orioles fans
There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.
Ravens waive Eddie Jackson, list Roquan Smith questionable for Monday night
Two-time Pro Bowl safety Eddie Jackson was signed at the start of training camp to replace valuable reserve Geno Stone.
Ravens fans still getting lucky from scratch
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery joins Nestor for some Ravens chatter and late chances to win big prizes, and highlighted a $2.9 million Fast Play VIP Club ticket win in Randallstown, the largest jackpot in five years.
Ravens and Roquan limp toward Hollywood and the charge of HarBowl III
When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.
Van Halen historian Greg Renoff joins Nestor to discuss post Alex book and 5150 Hagar tour updates on band lore
Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.
Ravens hope they’ve found true answers in secondary for surging Chargers
Ar’Darius Washington has taken over as a starting safety for Baltimore’s revamped secondary.
Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia
In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.
We can’t be chicken about discussing Tucker and future of Ravens kicking operation
The special teams of the Baltimore Ravens certainly has not been its strength this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall operation and the sudden unreliability of a future Hall of Fame kicker and what Justin Tucker needs to do to kick them straight after another Ravens loss in Pittsburgh.
Billy Squier returns to rock Hammerjacks and talk life and music in June 1991
Now almost eight years into his life as an #AlmostFamous music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, rockers like Billy Squier would return to pick up where they left off…
Author John Feinstein goes deep into Ivy League football traditions with Nestor his his new book The Ancient Eight
Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…
That time in 2012 when Joan Jett talked Orioles baseball with Nestor before Dundalk Heritage Fair
Everyone knows the leader of the Blackhearts loves rock and roll – and the Baltimore Orioles. Nestor got some old Jim Palmer tales from the former Runaway and Hall of Famer.
Roquan Smith “working hard to get healthy” as Ravens get ready for trip to Los Angeles
Pro Bowl inside linebacker Roquan Smith exited last Sunday’s loss in Pittsburgh with a hamstring injury.
Ar’Darius Washington happy to take advantage of opportunity to be part of Ravens’ starting defense
Ar’Darius Washington happy to take advantage of opportunity to be part of Ravens’ starting defense
Kyle Hamilton embracing chance to play more deep safety as Ravens revamp secondary
Kyle Hamilton embracing chance to play more deep safety as Ravens revamp secondary
Lamar Jackson on his time with Greg Roman: “We had a lot of success”
Lamar Jackson on his time with Greg Roman: “We had a lot of success”
John Harbaugh shares memories of growing up with brother Jim ahead of their latest NFL showdown
John Harbaugh shares memories of growing up with brother Jim ahead of their latest NFL showdown
Comedian Paul Mecurio tells Nestor about his Permission To Speak comedy night at Maryland Hall in Annapolis on Saturday
Comedian Paul Mecurio tells Nestor about his Permission To Speak tour of comedy conviviality coming from Broadway to Maryland Hall in Annapolis on Saturday, November 23. From Wall Street attorney to writing jokes for Jay Leno, he now spends time with Stephen Colbert and tries to make us all laugh a little.
Megan Gatto of Art With A Heart brings out the starving artist in Nestor to promote the new space in Hampden
Megan Gatto of Art With A Heart brings out the starving artist in Nestor to promote the new space in Hampden, which is scheduled for a grand opening on November 30th.
Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill
When the Maryland Oyster Tour was conceived the only place Nestor Aparicio knew he was going to hit was this venerable establishment with the sign on York Road just outside of the beltway in Towson. The sign always says: “Award Winning Oyster Stew.” And a roll with it, baby…
Mark Andrews on Harbaugh brothers facing off: “Two dynamic people and a dynamic family”
Mark Andrews on Harbaugh brothers facing off: “Two dynamic people and a dynamic family”
Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens
Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.
Patrick Ricard on seeing familiar faces on Chargers: “I joke around and say they’re the L.A. Ravens”
Patrick Ricard on seeing familiar faces on Chargers: “I joke around and say they’re the L.A. Ravens”
Adam Lambert talks Zeppelin, American Idol and future before Queen
In the summer of 2009 when the “American Idol” craze took over our country, the touring troop came through Baltimore to play the Arena. Nestor Aparicio sat down with most of that season’s crew before the local show but it turns out that Adam Lambert would be the biggest star of them all and now returns to the Charm City as the longtime lead singer of Queen.
