Monday, January 18, 2021

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Nestor Aparicio

Chapter 6: The other Hall of Famer from The U…

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This is Chapter 6 of "Purple Reign 2: Faith, Family & Football – A Baltimore Love Story." Author and radio host and entrepreneur Nestor Aparicio is releasing the 2013 book chapter by chapter daily to celebrate the 5th Anniversary of the Ravens Super Bowl win in New Orleans.
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Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings

Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

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Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.
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Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
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Community

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.
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Community

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.
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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

AUDIO VAULT

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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history

Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history
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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January

Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

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Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

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Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

SPORTS

Harbaugh speaks after Ravens lose Jackson, fall 17-3 to Buffalo to end their season

Taron Johnson's 101-yard interception return for a touchdown late in the third quarter all but sealed the win for the Bills.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff defeat at Buffalo

Wink Martindale’s defense deserved much better after allowing only 10 points against Josh Allen and that explosive Bills offense.

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

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Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.

Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...

Griffin, three other veterans waived as Ravens make 11 reserve-future signings

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Veteran quarterback Robert Griffin III was already scheduled to become a free agent in March.

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Campbell proud of Ravens teammates, but 2020 “just wasn’t good enough for us”

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Despite the defense holding one of the best offenses in the NFL to a meager 10 points, the Ravens head into the offseason.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

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BALTIMORE NEWS

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss an incredible Ravens playoff win – and the future of democracy in America. It's been that kind of week...

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

POLITICS

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Arts

Professor Thomas Dolby brings music class to order at Johns Hopkins

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Ever since he came to Baltimore to teach music, Nestor has been asking Dolby what he does with the young people. As sweet as any harmony, he learned a lot...
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Celebrities

Before his house was live, Daryl Hall talks about Unplugged craze and acoustic songwriting in February 1991

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Nestor found Daryl Hall walking out of the 98 Rock studios on TV Hill and wanted to interview him for his music column at...
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Arts

Dennis DeYoung talks about Styx without Tommy Shaw and Edge of The Century in May 1991

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The history and lineup of Styx was fuzzy in the late 1980s and early 1990s. Nestor Aparicio has had many chats and encounters with all of the remaining members of the band over the years.
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Arts

Asking Mike Campbell what it’s like to be a Heartbreaker

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Back in his #AlmostFamous days, Nestor Aparicio was the music critic of The Evening Sun in Baltimore. A more subdued version of him asked Tom Petty's favorite guitar player about making rock and roll music and touring.
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Music

Climbing the highest mountain

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And you give yourself away...
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Celebrities

The story behind the Eddie Van Halen picture with Mike Mussina at Merriweather Post Pavilion

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He is the world's biggest Dallas Cowboys fan. And what began as a great tale about his new book "A Mile In Her Shoes" and autism soon devolved into old baseball stories. Mark Mussina opines on the eternal debate: Van Halen or Van Hagar. Old friends are the best!
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BUSINESS

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A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

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Maryland Senator Ben Cardin updates us from Washington on what to expect in the most turbulent times in American history and why we'll have a peaceful transition of power in January.
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Business

Jealous discusses a future in America after pandemic and protests

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The former NAACP President and Maryland Democratic gubernatorial candidate joined us to discuss Black Lives Matter and policing
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Business

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

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Baltimore educators, students and the tech community are doing great things to pitch in during a pandemic
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Cooking up love and feeding compassion at Franciscan Center during pandemic

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One of the greatest episodes of Baltimore Positive ever! Let chef Steve Allbright of Franciscan Center cook up a tale of culinary and social inspiration...
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EDUCATION

Community

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

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Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.
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Community

Harrison outlines his crime reduction plan for Baltimore

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There is a 25-page Baltimore Police Department document called "Crime Reduction and Departmental Transformation Plan" that every citizen should read
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Baltimore Positive Classic

C. Fraser Smith joins Don and Nestor to discuss college sports in America after Bias and Lefty

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No journalist has chronicled our city and state with more depth or insightfulness than C. Fraser Smith. Twice nominated for a Pulitzer, it was our pleasure to revisit his work on the death of Bias and Terps plus discuss state of current journalism and the future of Baltimore.
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HEALTH

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A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

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Maryland Senator Ben Cardin updates us from Washington on what to expect in the most turbulent times in American history and why we'll have a peaceful transition of power in January.
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Business

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

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The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future
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Community

Hathaway teaches how peaceful protests have changed his world and Baltimore

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It's a time to listen to the streets of America as we assemble for change
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ARTS

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Schwartz discusses challenges of pandemic for arts community and Modell Lyric

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Arts Week continues with a conversation and history of Nestor's favorite childhood theater
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Steve Gorman of Black Crowes discusses sports history of Baltimore Orioles love

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Lots of folks don't know drummer Steve Gorman of Black Crowes grew up in Severna Park. Here he discusses some sports history as he ramped up his Fox Sports Radio career in 2016.
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Arts

Wes Moore and the power of community

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We are all searching for our inner Robin Hood...
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LEADERSHIP

The complexities and achievements of William Donald Schaefer

Nestor favorite topic is covered at length in our final segment with C. Fraser Smith: the life and times of the honorable William Donald Schaefer and his lasting impact on Baltimore and Maryland

What does it mean to be a “real” Republican in America?

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A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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Bridging the wide ideological gap after this partisan election in America

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Wilson explains how COVID has affected Morgan State students

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WNST CLASSIC

Celebrities

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

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Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!
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Hall of Fame

That night Dave Winfield dropped by The Barn on Nestor’s 5th Anniversary

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Crabs. Parkville. Live radio shows. Batman on the wing waiting to open the dance floor. And in walks a Hall of Famer before the Tops In Sports banquet. Listen in...
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Arts

Musician Thomas Dolby recaps his hyperactive first Ravens game with Nestor and 513 purple crew

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When Nestor invited the 80s pop star and local John Hopkins professor onto the show in early December to discuss music education, he asked if Dolby had ever been to an American football game. Then Ryan Mallett happened against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a Christmas miracle...
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Hall of Fame

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

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Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.
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Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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Celebrities

Those were Happy Days when Donnie Most talked baseball and The Fonz

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During the 1996 MLB playoffs, "Grease" was on stage at the Mechanic Theatre and the man known to many as Ralph Malph was performing across the street from our studio.
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Hall of Fame

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

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With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.
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Celebrities

Master P talks basketball, hip hop and being an athlete with Nestor at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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Over the years, we've collected many guests across parts of pop culture so you never know who will stop by on Radio Row at The Big Game.
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Orioles

Legendary Cleveland sportswriter Terry Pluto remembers his Summer of 1979 with The Earl Of Baltimore

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Sure, the Browns are coming to play the Ravens in the middle of a pandemic this week – and we covered that – but this chat went back to Nestor's favorite summer with his Pop.
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Arts

Let Nestor tell you the story of StanStock and the first radio studio he ever walked into at WEBB-AM

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Stanstock has become an East Side live music charity tradition led by longtime local musician Stan Gibson, who was a childhood friend of Nestor. You'll love this story as told by Mike Miller, who helps organize the festival each fall.
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