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It’s been almost 30 years since Bill Blocher of Red Brick Station in White Marsh told Nestor that The Avenue would be better than the mall and that craft beers made in local pubs would be the craze of the next century. Like The Fonz, Nestor can always admit when he was wrong. Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour takes us back to our roots and the comfort of home – and family!
The Baltimore Orioles took two of three in Anaheim and return home to Camden Yards looking for signs of life in a disappointing season. Luke Jones and Nestor talk about the bats and arms and realities for a team mired in last place in the American League East.
As the PGA Championship preparation begins at Quail Hollow this week in North Carolina, a reminder that it’s always golf season at the Classic 5 courses in Baltimore. Our Forest Park PGA pro R.J. Sheppard talks West Baltimore golf strokes and the star power of Majors to peak interest in the aftermath of a classic Masters win by Rory McIlroy.
As jackpots build and the games of spring are making the Maryland Lottery more fun with the flowers, we welcome John Martin back to talks winner, second chances and Fire and Ice.
As jackpots build and the games of spring are making the Maryland Lottery more fun with the flowers, we welcome John Martin back to talks winner, second chances and Fire and Ice.
There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn’t buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it’s just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds’ sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent.
There will be no place for Brandon Hyde to hide if this continues. Sure, he didn’t buy the groceries (or the pitching) but the manager is usually the first one to go when a promising baseball team disappoints like the in-progress collapse of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles. Or, maybe it’s just a hitting coach or two? But in-season firings certainly feel immigrant after another Birds’ sweep in Minnesota where the bats remained painfully silent.
Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, “The American Game,” highlighting the game’s cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities.
An extra sharp conversation about “Burger Night” and fun special plates on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub with Marcella Knight and sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano. Putting cheddar cheese on a crab cake and broiling it over an English muffin? Nestor saw it done deliciously at Burke’s for 30 years in downtown Baltimore and begged Eric and the kitchen to serve it up. With onion rings, of course…
As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for freefalling Orioles
Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive from The Maryland Party and talking about growth and potential for our region.
Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It’s been more fun than watching the Orioles this month…
As the losses mount and problems arise daily for the Baltimore Orioles, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss what possible changes could be coming for this disappointing and under-performing squad – and what it means to the big picture of growth for new ownership amidst turmoil on the field.
Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive and talking about growth and potential for our region.
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
An extra sharp conversation about “Burger Night” and fun special plates on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub with Marcella Knight and sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano. Putting cheddar cheese on a crab cake and broiling it over an English muffin? Nestor saw it done deliciously at Burke’s for 30 years in downtown Baltimore and begged Eric and the kitchen to serve it up. With onion rings, of course…
The Baltimore Orioles are a terrible baseball team right now. On a 100-loss pace after striking out 17 times and getting just three hits in another 9-1 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Stink. Stank. Stunk. Luke Jones and Nestor are getting fatigued by the awfulness of it all…
Nearly a year after his legendary departure from WMAR-TV 2, the pride of Overlea Jamie Costello joins Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss storytelling, Baltimore and the trials and tribulations of Little League coaching life in Annapolis.
Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the “fall” of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports.
Skating into May and flying high, the Washington Capitals have some momentum as our Leonard Raskin rides the daily Stanley Cup wave of Game 7 thrills and home ice Game 1 spills as Nestor pimps the puck with our financial insights team captain. It’s been more fun than watching the Orioles this month…
From actor to comedian to game show host to “America’s Got Talent” judge, the always irreverent Howie Mandel says bringing his stand-up act on the road is his real home. A wide-ranging chat about shaking hands and holograms, mental health and what makes a joke funny with Nestor in advance of his show at Maryland Hall on Annapolis on Saturday, May 17th.
The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)
The scandal and saga of the Justin Tucker disgrace is over for the Baltimore Ravens. On Monday, they “moved on” from the kicker. Luke Jones and Nestor react and opine about the Ravens’ discharge of Justin Tucker for football reasons. (It couldn’t have been the 16 allegations of predatory sexual behavior by women all over town…)
Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh indicated that the future of the kicking position in Baltimore would be based on football, not the NFL investigation into the 16 women who have alleged improprieties during massage sessions. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Justin Tucker saga and the team’s eschewing of a “zero tolerance” policy when drafting edge rusher Mike Green, who had two sexual assault allegations while in college.
Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business.
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort of the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.
So much disappointment for the fans; so many bad beats for the baseball team. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rut of the Orioles after the team hit four home runs on Sunday and still lost by five runs after surrendering seven homers to the Kansas City Royals.
With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.
Agent Leigh Steinberg returns post-NFL Draft to discuss the “fall” of Shedeur Sanders, why teams fall in love with quarterbacks and a wide-ranging visit with Nestor about the absolute realities of NIL money and young athletes in modern sports.
Whenever we bring the Maryland Krab Kake Tour to Koco’s Pub, we recruit our lifer pal and sage sports cartoonist Ricig as the Ko-Host to sort out the world of Baltimore news and views. This week, we attempt to make sense of the Orioles’ pitching and the Ravens’ zero tolerance policy.
With the Kentucky Derby in the books to Sovereignty, a reminder that the race never ends at the Maryland Lottery. Executive Director John Martin talks progressive jackpots, Orioles home runs and the seriousness of responsible gaming with Nestor as the eyes of the horse racing world turn to Baltimore and Pimlico for another Triple Crown hopeful.
The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue to perplex Luke Jones and Nestor as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals.
Senator Cory McCray of the 45th District returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a full recap on the past four months of Annapolis budget deficit strains and the importance of hearing the citizens on taxes and wages and business.
The Baltimore Orioles finally won a series, beating the New York Yankees twice at Camden Yards this week. The obvious pitching problems and mostly silent bats continue as the Birds look to take another series from the Kansas City Royals. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall bad look of scuffling Baltimore Orioles.
In a never-ending effort to bring Baltimore strangers together and make ’em friends, Nestor finally gets his lifer pal and rocker John Allen together with longtime NFL agent Chad Wiestling to discuss how the intersection of rock and roll and sports changed their lives at The Beaumont on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery.
Terry Beck of Kooper’s North shares his personal passion for beating leukemia and lymphoma and raising money for LLS through Burger Night and helping others like Nick Shultz from Heller Kowitz raise community funds for Visionary Of The Year to beat blood cancer.
It’s always music magic anytime John Allen rocks through local rock history with us. The Stone Horses leader and one-time Child’s Play drummer gives Nestor this year’s reunion plans for M3 at Merriweather Post Pavilion as part of the biggest hard rock lineup and kickoff of a rocking summer.
The Orioles are taking beatings this month that no one in MLB could’ve predicted. Luke Jones and Nestor continue a chat about the exasperation and disappointment at the Birdland malaise and lack of fight – and starting pitching – on this beleaguered club as the Yankees crush the return of Kyle Gibson to Baltimore.
No franchise or staff of scouts is more prepared to draft every April than the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor dissect the eleven position players that Eric DeCosta selected in the NFL Draft over the weekend and the one kicker who will be in the Loop for all that follows life after Justin Tucker in Baltimore.
