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Looking back at Ravens’ first-round history at current positions of need
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Looking back at Ravens’ first-round history at current positions of need

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Looking at updated 2020 slate of draft picks for Ravens
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Looking at updated 2020 slate of draft picks for Ravens

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Ravens keeping tabs on McKinnie as New Orleans shows interest
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Ravens keeping tabs on McKinnie as New Orleans shows interest

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Former Bengals G Williams another veteran for Ravens to add to offensive line mix
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Former Bengals G Williams another veteran for Ravens to add to offensive line mix

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With full off-season, Reid ready to step in at left guard for Ravens
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With full off-season, Reid ready to step in at left guard for Ravens

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Harbaugh envisions Kruger at outside linebacker for Ravens
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Harbaugh envisions Kruger at outside linebacker for Ravens

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Plenty of work remains, but Friday's activity a modest step forward for Ravens
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Plenty of work remains, but Friday's activity a modest step forward for Ravens

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After rocky first week of free agency, what's next for Ravens?
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After rocky first week of free agency, what's next for Ravens?

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Free-agent guard Mathis chooses to remain with Eagles over Ravens
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Free-agent guard Mathis chooses to remain with Eagles over Ravens

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Ravens agree to three-year deal to keep veteran center Birk
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Ravens agree to three-year deal to keep veteran center Birk

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE TOUR

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Sending a box of strawberries and cream back from the fortnight at Wimbledon

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor from London to discuss Wimbledon and tragic loss of The Goose.

The Charm City Table voice comes to Faidley’s for a Lexington Market crab cake

Charm City Table food blogger Simone Phillips joins Nestor for a taste of Faidley's at Lexington Market and deep dive on side dishes and coming back for more.

Asking City Comptroller Bill Henry where all of the money comes from and goes

Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry joins Nestor at Faidley's for chat about where the money goes

From Amsterdam without Mick: J.T. The Brick and Nestor start up a summer NFL discussion in Vegas

J.T. The Brick and Nestor catch up and count down to the start of training camp next month.

Learning about how sports wagering will grow in Maryland

John Martin and Nestor discuss dreams and big winners as jackpots soar over $300 million

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 12 “A Festivus For the Rest of us”

The loss of John Steadman. The epic appearance at The Barn with Trent Dilfer. And the win over the Denver Broncos that took the upstart Baltimore Ravens to Nashville seeking revenge.

Passing judgment on Mr. Hyde as Orioles improvement becomes apparent

Luke Jones and Nestor take note of the surging and improving Baltimore Orioles as they head West

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 13 “Anthony Who? – The Music City Mugging”

“When you go into the lion’s den, you don’t tippy-toe in. You carry a spear! You go in screaming like a banshee and say, Where is the son of a bitch?” The legend and #PurpleReign lore of #RavensFlock win in Nashville and Ray Lewis > Eddie George. @NestorAparicio presents his 2001 SB35 epic tale.

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 1 A very tasty ‘cake at Suicide Bridge in beautiful Hurlock on Eastern Shore

1st Maryland Crab Cake Tour: Day 1 A very tasty 'cake at Suicide Bridge in beautiful Hurlock on Eastern Shore.

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers the first time he met Tony Siragusa in Baltimore

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers his larger than life and always on Ravens teammate Tony Siragusa

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 10 “Moving To The Dark Side”

Two things were pretty obvious to everyone who watched the 2000 Baltimore Ravens during the first half of the season. When they passed the ball, they made mistakes and were ineffective. But each time they tried to run the football with any consistency, they succeeded.

Sports media exec David Katz discusses watching the Baltimore sports life from afar

Sports media exec David Katz comes home to Baltimore to chat local sports with Nestor

Billick: “We don’t win the Super Bowl without Tony Siragusa”

Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss the impact of Tony Siragusa on Super Bowl XXXV.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 11 “Nevermore (To Lose) – The Miracle Begins”

“Next time we play the Tennessee Titans, we’ll kick their ass.” Sam Adams at The Barn in Oct. 2000 to @NestorAparicio during Ravens Super Bowl XXXV run. And then January happened! Remember the Titans? We do... #RavensFlock
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Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon
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Don and Nestor discuss sensible solutions for the gun issues in America on The Recon
33:37
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Shafiyq Hinton tells Nestor and Don about his council campaign in 6th District of Baltimore County
23:46
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Scott Phillips discusses community action and running for Delegate in diverse 10th District
28:17
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WBAL reporter Rob Lang tells Nestor and Don how gathering and reporting news has evolved
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Like every sane citizen in this country Don and Nestor demand action on guns in America in The Recon
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David Simon tells Nestor and Don exactly how the drug war has destroyed policing in modern America
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Don Mohler and Nestor use The Recon to wonder why an 18-year old needs an assault weapon in America
28:28
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Nestor loses his mind with Don over Roe v Wade and discusses teenage parenting from the inside
30:27
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Nikki Charlson checks in from Maryland Election HQ with advice and facts on voting before July 19th
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Buzzy Hettleman sets the record straight on Kirwan, Maryland and education
36:49
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Vinny DiMarco joins Nestor and Don to discuss Health Care For All and major progress in Maryland
23:31
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The Recon addresses who pays for the high crimes of January 6th and when will the criminals go jail?
33:52
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Wes Moore makes a case for his run for Annapolis and serving Baltimore better as Governor
33:22
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Shannon Sneed discusses why she joined Perez for Governor team and how July election changes race
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John Feinstein takes a good walk on Dan Snyder, sportwriting and the end of Coach K with Don and Nes
52:28
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Michael Olesker tells Don and Nestor the many tales and trials of carousel life of Boogie Weinglass
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Don Mohler tries to convince Nestor that Opening Day was a legitimate sellout at Camden Yards
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on baseball, spring and the future of Supreme Court
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Tony Fugett discusses his battle for new lines and candidacy for 2nd district in Baltimore County
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SPORTS

Passing judgment on Mr. Hyde as Orioles improvement becomes apparent

Luke Jones and Nestor take note of the surging and improving Baltimore Orioles as they head West

Talking about Goose, 33rd Street and the old days with Super Bowl XXXV champ Kim Herring

The death of Tony Siragusa has us discussing every aspect of the Purple Reign magic surrounding Super Bowl XXXV and the greatest defense in the history of the game. Safety Kim Herring was drafted into a Baltimore Ravens uniform in 1997 and knew nothing about the franchise. Let him tell you about "the man of the people" – The Goose.

Sports media exec David Katz discusses watching the Baltimore sports life from afar

Sports media exec David Katz comes home to Baltimore to chat local sports with Nestor

From Amsterdam without Mick: J.T. The Brick and Nestor start up a summer NFL discussion in Vegas

J.T. The Brick and Nestor catch up and count down to the start of training camp next month.

Just a girl from Bel Air who became Miss Oriole and married a big league pitcher

Bonnie Habyan joins Nestor to discuss life as Miss Oriole and her marriage to pitcher John Habyan.

Remembering the good times with The Goose

Marvin Lewis spends time with Nestor mourning the loss of Ravens defensive tackle Tony Siragusa.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 11 “Nevermore (To Lose) – The Miracle Begins”

“Next time we play the Tennessee Titans, we’ll kick their ass.” Sam Adams at The Barn in Oct. 2000 to @NestorAparicio during Ravens Super Bowl XXXV run. And then January happened! Remember the Titans? We do... #RavensFlock

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 13 “Anthony Who? – The Music City Mugging”

“When you go into the lion’s den, you don’t tippy-toe in. You carry a spear! You go in screaming like a banshee and say, Where is the son of a bitch?” The legend and #PurpleReign lore of #RavensFlock win in Nashville and Ray Lewis > Eddie George. @NestorAparicio presents his 2001 SB35 epic tale.

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers the first time he met Tony Siragusa in Baltimore

Hall of Famer Rod Woodson remembers his larger than life and always on Ravens teammate Tony Siragusa

Billick: “We don’t win the Super Bowl without Tony Siragusa”

Our head coach Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss the impact of Tony Siragusa on Super Bowl XXXV.

During Hard Knocks, when The Goose told us about his summer with a ring and a Super Bowl trophy

During the 2001 Westminster training camp of the inaugural HBO season of "Hard Knocks," Tony Siragusa and Nestor made some space at the Best Western and talked about what happens after you win the Super Bowl. We will miss The Goose.

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 10 “Moving To The Dark Side”

Two things were pretty obvious to everyone who watched the 2000 Baltimore Ravens during the first half of the season. When they passed the ball, they made mistakes and were ineffective. But each time they tried to run the football with any consistency, they succeeded.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

The Charm City Table voice comes to Faidley’s for a Lexington Market crab cake

Charm City Table food blogger Simone Phillips joins Nestor for a taste of Faidley's at Lexington Market and deep dive on side dishes and coming back for more.

Passing judgment on Mr. Hyde as Orioles improvement becomes apparent

Luke Jones and Nestor take note of the surging and improving Baltimore Orioles as they head West

When the winnings are as big as a house

John Martin of The Maryland Lottery discusses double enormous summer jackpots & sports wagering news

Asking City Comptroller Bill Henry where all of the money comes from and goes

Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry joins Nestor at Faidley's for chat about where the money goes

Sending a box of strawberries and cream back from the fortnight at Wimbledon

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor from London to discuss Wimbledon and tragic loss of The Goose.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Baseball, America and another war between owners and players

Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post takes a deep dive on fundamental problems of Major League Baseball.

O’Malley talks openly about crime and the future of our city

This one went overtime...

Letting yourself play and having a Maryland crab cake

John Martin of Maryland Lottery and Gaming joins Nestor to talk Crab Cake Tour Fridays with Baltimore Positive and Ravens Scratch-Offs all fall throughout the state.

Discussing the state of the Republican party in Maryland with Michael Steele

e its way to Prince George's County to spend an afternoon with the former Lt. Governor and current MSNBC contributor, who purple politics have made him one of the most fascinating voices in our state.

EDUCATION

Is the power answer blowing in the wind off of Ocean City?

As Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters turns his attention to environment and science and change, the debate about turbines and power and optics moves to the beach for solutions.

Alvarez of CCBC Engineering tells tale of local engineering efforts to supply PPE to local hospitals

Baltimore educators, students and the tech community are doing great things to pitch in during a pandemic

The power of Act Now Baltimore helping vulnerable citizens during vaccine process

Reverend Al Hathaway joins Baltimore Positive once again to discusses the role of his growing Act Now Baltimore coalition in getting vaccines into arms of vulnerable residents.

HEALTH

Van Hollen tells us why America needs to get tougher on assault weapons

In wake of more gun violence in America, our Maryland Senator Chris Van Hollen joined us for a spirited conversation about guns, America and the state of Congress in a world of Trump

What is the future of Anne Arundel County?

During our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at G&M Restaurant in Linthicum, we chatted at length with County Executive Steuart Pittman about a wide array of post-pandemic issues of concern.

Reading, writing, singing and learning in our classrooms

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the grand reopening of the new Colgate Elementary school and what values we're teaching our children.

ARTS

Braving the Celebrity Apprentice and its aftermath

Comedian and social critic Noel Casler exposes his Maryland roots that came long before his Trump journey, Vanky tales and courageous stance over the past four years. He appears at Ramshead On Stage Annapolis on Sept. 16

Maxing out on the best of everything 2021

Baltimore Magazine Editor-In-Chief Max Weiss does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don while discussing the fried chicken and Western fries we all love so much.

Hearing the sounds of the great Catonsville local experiment

Our Crab Cake Tour stop in the 21228 isn't complete without Kirby Spencer telling the story of how bricks and mortar and people and food and shopping and music can still power a local community.

LEADERSHIP

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

It has been said that you need to crawl before you can walk. For the 2000 Baltimore Ravens, much of that crawling was done during the end of the 1999 season. Before Shannon Sharpe came to play. While Trent Dilfer was still sitting on the bench in Tampa Bay, waiting for redemption. While Jamal Lewis and Travis Taylor were still attending college classes and hoping to become first-round draft picks in the NFL.

The Recon: The big empty of the Major League Baseball lockout for local fans

Glassman discusses Harford County preparedness for corona virus

Well, at least Camden Yards will be full for one night in June

Rounding up at Weis so Alice can check out summer camp and zipline with MDA

WNST CLASSIC

Getting 1% better every day to be a Ironman champion

Special Olympian Chris Nikic is the first Down Syndrome athlete to complete an Ironman triathlon. Our virtual Radio Row coverage still find champions everywhere as he and his dad Nick join us to discuss his next race.

After all of these years, finally eating Scunny’s Nacho Mama’s Crab Cake.

It got a little emotional as Nestor told some Scunny tales from Canton and some Nacho Mama's memories while later admitting he really needed a Natty Boh to wash it down. We'll save that one for Mama's On The Half Shell in Canton later on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about Hootie And The Blowfish hiatus in 2015

Over the years, the local sports and rock and roll connection of Nestor and Hootie And The Blowfish has led to several visits from the boys from South Carolina via the D.C. burbs. It gives him a chance to crush them about the Redskins.

Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish rekindles the Group Therapy bromance of rock and roll tour

When Darius Rucker and the boys from South Carolina put the band back together in the summer of 2019, the Maryland-bred guitarist checked in with Nestor to talk about life in and out of Hootie.

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

Gathering the Maine points of baseball gospel with Mike Bordick

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery stopped at Pappas Restaurant in Cockeysville, which got Orioles Hall of Famer Mike Bordick in the mood to discuss modern baseball with Nestor. An instant classic!

The time that Jon Ogden co-hosted Orioles Opening Day from Camden Pub

Back in the 1990s, live radio would pack 'em in and football and baseball conversations would weave together. The future Hall of Famer was wearing an "It's a D.C. Thang" T-shirt. His hometown and the Nation's Capital didn't even have a team back then...

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker joins Nestor on eve of MSG tour stop at The Fillmore to discuss legend of UFO and The Scorpions in...

At some point, Nestor will find the old tape of his late 1980s #AlmostFamous chat with Schenker during the "Anytime" era but this was the grown up lock back at an incredible career as a metal guitar influencer.

Neagle talks about love of baseball and Bernie Walter

The one-time Arundel High sensation and 13-year MLB veteran has been no stranger to visits with Nestor over all of these years. This time, they talk love of the game and growing up around the big leagues...

The legendary Charlie Eckman gives Nestor some life advice

Toward the end of his legendary life as a basketball coach, referee and sports radio pundit, the pride of Glen Burnie "coached" Nestor with some information to take with him.

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