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
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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.
When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip
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.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ovechkin brilliance, Ravens woes in Pittsburgh and protecting wealth
As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching, composure, discipline and Ravens mojo after another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
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.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses sports wagering numbers and realities for players
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses sports wagering numbers and realities for players
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 11 loss at Pittsburgh
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s eighth loss in the last nine games against the Steelers.
Permission To Speak and the crowd-sourced, coming-from-Broadway comedy of Paul Mecurio
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.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss special teams and Justin Tucker after Ravens loss to Steelers
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.
Day 11 Exploring the mignonette and getting back to raw and shucked at Conrad’s in Perry Hall
On Day 11, this was a quick stop and going back to the bull roast basics of how we learned about shucked and raw oysters at Conrad’s in Perry Hall – and trying to figure out what’s in a mignonette oyster dressing besides the zesty!
Instead of character-building win, same doubts linger for Ravens with another loss to Pittsburgh
“We can’t be beating ourselves in these types of games. We have to find a way to fix that. It’s annoying.”
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens ugly loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Adding up the greatness of The Great Eight
As all eyes in Baltimore are focused on the last No. 8 we’ll probably ever have in the Charm City (after Cal Ripken and once Lamar Jackson is through), Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the “other” Number Eight in a Washington Capitals sweater, who continues to defy the odds and Father Time on the ice as his chases NHL immortality.
Derrick Henry says he felt “no frustration at all” not being on field for 2-point conversion try
Derrick Henry says he felt “no frustration at all” not being on field for 2-point conversion try
Jon Bon Jovi tells Nestor what it’s like to be famous and from New Jersey
Back in his #AlmostFamous days as music critic at The Evening Sun in Baltimore, Nestor Aparicio interviewed all of the up-and-coming rock stars. Jon Bon Jovi was in the middle of the “New Jersey” tour in the Summer of 1989.
Tyler Linderbaum says Ravens’ penalties “something that needs to be cleaned up and needs to be fixed”
Tyler Linderbaum says Ravens’ penalties “something that needs to be cleaned up and needs to be fixed”
The bad mojo and look of an ugly Ravens loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh
Was it the myriad of penalties, or the two missed kicks by Justin Tucker or the fact that Derrick Henry wasn’t involved enough? It certainly wasn’t because Russell Wilson found the fountain of youth. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss an ugly Ravens’ 18-16 loss to the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
Boswell’s six field goals lead Pittsburgh to 18-16 win over mistake-riddled Ravens
Baltimore failed on a 2-point conversion try that would have tied the game with 1:06 to play.
Ronnie Stanley on Week 11 showing: “I don’t think it would have been well-deserved even if we got” the win
Ronnie Stanley on Week 11 showing: “I don’t think it would have been well-deserved even if we got” the win
Marlon Humphrey on latest loss to Steelers: “It’s clear we’ve really struggled against them over the years”
Marlon Humphrey on latest loss to Steelers: “It’s clear we’ve really struggled against them over the years”
Justin Tucker says he’s still confident he’ll make every kick despite latest missed field goals in Pittsburgh
Justin Tucker says he’s still confident he’ll make every kick despite latest missed field goals in Pittsburgh
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have to stop beating themselves in high-stakes games
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have to stop beating themselves in high-stakes games
John Harbaugh laments Ravens’ many mistakes in Week 11 loss to Pittsburgh
John Harbaugh laments Ravens’ many mistakes in Week 11 loss to Pittsburgh
The Mayne Event serves up Wiffle Ball legend and lore in his new Fubo flick
Did you ever dream of beating Ken Griffey Jr. at Wiffle Ball? Well, it turns out that ESPN legend Kenny Mayne had a whole Seattle story of 20th Century glory to re-live and re-learn about his prowess in the only game that ever mattered in the neighborhood. His new, offbeat film “Wiffle Ball” debuts on Thursday on Fubo. Of course, Nestor presses Mayne on his Pearl Jam and Preakness presence.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 11 showdown in Pittsburgh
Patrick Queen’s comments this week were much ado about nothing, but they added spice to a rivalry lacking it recently.
Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom joins Nestor to discuss modern sports jerseys and Color Rush purple helmets
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.
Ravens safety Kyle Hamilton set to return against Pittsburgh after Week 10 ankle injury
Hamilton practiced fully Friday and doesn’t carry a game status designation into Sunday’s pivotal AFC North clash with the Steelers.
Orioles to make changes to left-field dimensions — again — at Camden Yards for 2025
General manager Mike Elias calls this “a happier medium” after admitting 2022 changes “overcorrected” the original left-field wall.
Mike Elias discusses changes to left field at Camden Yards and other Orioles’ offseason headlines
Mike Elias discusses changes to left field at Camden Yards and other Orioles’ offseason headlines
Kyle Hamilton expects to play in Pittsburgh despite Week 10 ankle injury
Kyle Hamilton expects to play in Pittsburgh despite Week 10 ankle injury
Joe Unitas tells Nestor why it was finally time to write a book of family wisdom handed down from Number 19
Joe Unitas tells Nestor why it was finally time to write a book of family wisdom handed down from Number 19
Former Steelers QB Charlie Batch gives Nestor insights and perspective on what makes Wilson dangerous for Ravens on Sunday
Former Steelers quarterback and lifer Pittsburgh good guy Charlie Batch gives Nestor some insights and perspective on what has made the team better with Russell Wilson under center. And what makes the Steelers’ defense dangerous for Lamar Jackson and the Ravens on Sunday at The Confluence.
High stakes set to replace recent weirdness of Ravens-Steelers rivalry
With the AFC North lead on the line Sunday, Lamar Jackson is set to make just his fifth career start against Pittsburgh.
Todd Monken says Ravens offense aiming to even score with Steelers after giving away last year’s game in Pittsburgh
Todd Monken says Ravens offense aiming to even score with Steelers after giving away last year’s game in Pittsburgh
