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Playing Willy Wonka in America for a week for the German man who saved my wife’s life with bone marrow
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Playing Willy Wonka in America for a week for the German man who saved my wife’s life with bone marrow

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.

Finding some color and crunch in your healthy Weis summer snacks

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Asking The Baltimore Banner leadership how they’ll make a difference locally with better news

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 8 “First Things First”

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

MARYLAND CRAB CAKE TOUR

LOCAL DISCUSSION

What does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?

Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future

Remembering the laughs and drinks and shots with the larger than life Tony Siragusa

Nestor remembers the life and times and laughs and tackles of Tony Siragusa with Luke Jones

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills

What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?

Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss what went wrong with Baltimore bid to host World Cup 2026

Addressing the future of Orioles, Preakness and the loss of World Cup with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor at Next Phaze Cafe to discuss future of sports in Baltimore

Having a Banner conversation about the future of news and media in Baltimore

Nestor welcomes The Baltimore Banner leadership team to Slainte to talk media and future of our city

The Recon: The dust up on January 6th and the careless words of Jack Del Rio in the echo chamber

Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon

Siragusa pouring out his love for the Modell Family in 2017

When David Modell died in early 2017, Nestor reached to many of the Super Bowl XXXV heroes and early Ravens players to discuss the Modell family and coming to Baltimore to built a legacy. Tony Siragusa discussed a magical time in sports history in our city and left poignant words behind. We mourn his death here at WNST Baltimore Positive.

What could’ve been for Baltimore soccer fans with World Cup games in the Charm City

The Slainte team in Fells Point laments loss of World Cup for Baltimore and soccer fans

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 9 “‘O’ as in Offensive – The Dust Bowl Comes East”

The Ravens came to Miami on Sept. 17, 2000, for the first time in their five-year existence and the fans from Baltimore were out in force. It was the first time a Baltimore football franchise had played in South Florida since Dan Marino’s rookie season. A lot had changed from that day in 1983.

Having a discussion about guns and crime with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime and guns and safety on streets of Baltimore with Nestor

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

What are the questions that will linger all summer for Ravens?

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens chances of winning Super Bowl this season

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 7 “The Greatest Defense in The History of The Game”

While the 2000 Baltimore Ravens will always receive credit from fans and foes alike for being the team that allowed the fewest points in NFL history – and punctuated that task with a defensive unit shutout in Super Bowl XXXV – only four men can properly put into perspective the pain, the growth and the joy of a group that ultimately captured greatness.
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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
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Shafiyq Hinton tells Nestor and Don about his council campaign in 6th District of Baltimore County
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Scott Phillips discusses community action and running for Delegate in diverse 10th District
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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
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Nestor loses his mind with Don over Roe v Wade and discusses teenage parenting from the inside
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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
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Vinny DiMarco joins Nestor and Don to discuss Health Care For All and major progress in Maryland
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The Recon addresses who pays for the high crimes of January 6th and when will the criminals go jail?
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Wes Moore makes a case for his run for Annapolis and serving Baltimore better as Governor
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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
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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

What does Angelos v. Angelos mean for fans of Orioles and future of Baltimore?

Luke Jones and Nestor try to interpret lawsuit of Angelos versus Angelos and Orioles future

Availability, consistency leading to breakout year for Orioles’ Hays

Austin Hays continues to build a good case for an invitation to next month's All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.

Does Mancini have a future with Orioles?

Luke Jones and Nestor get caught up on Orioles baseball as Nats come to Camden Yards

Do you remember when we broadcast sports radio from the Lord Baltimore Hotel alley?

Local sports fan Daryl Baker joins Nestor to tell old studio stories from WLG and Lord Baltimore

Tony Siragusa tells Nestor about trying to tackle Lamar Jackson

As the the torrid 2019 Baltimore Ravens were headed into the playoffs, Nestor reached to legendary defensive tackle Tony Siragusa to inquire about how he'd try to wrap up the fleet Lamar Jackson. As usual, part comedy and part science ensued with The Goose.

Former Ravens great, Super Bowl XXXV champion Tony Siragusa dies at age 55

With an outspoken personality and a 340-pound frame that made him larger than life, "Goose" helped anchor one of the greatest defenses in NFL history.

What is the future of baseball in urban centers?

Seattle Mariners broadcaster Dave Sims talks baseball and its future with Nestor at Luna Del Sea

The Goose cooks up 20 years of ring stories and lost tales of Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa

It has been two decades since Nestor took Tony Siragusa to The Barn for some crabs. Let Goose tell you about what he did in the locker room before the big win on January 28, 2001.

Eight Ravens spring standouts to watch when pads come on during training camp

Luke Jones shares which players he's looking forward to watching when the action really ramps up in early August.

Addressing the future of Orioles, Preakness and the loss of World Cup with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor at Next Phaze Cafe to discuss future of sports in Baltimore

Nestor welcomes Tony Siragusa to the Baltimore Ravens in May 1997 at The Barn

There wasn't much to recommend signing with the fledgling purple birds of Art Modell in the crowded AFC Central but The Goose saw potential in Ray Lewis and leadership in Ted Marchibroda.

The Recon: The dust up on January 6th and the careless words of Jack Del Rio in the echo chamber

Don and Nestor discuss the careless words of Jack Del Rio on The Recon

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Moving to the Next Phaze for a delicious crab cake in heart of downtown

Next Phaze Cafe owner Tony Randall serves up a tasty downtown crab cake to Nestor for Juneteenth

Ravens announce tragic death of outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson at 26

The 26-year-old was preparing for his fourth NFL season and had taken part in last week's minicamp.

What went wrong with Baltimore’s World Cup bid?

Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss what went wrong with Baltimore bid to host World Cup 2026

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 2 “A Silver Trophy But Not A Silver Spoon”

Purple Reign, Chapter 2: "A Silver Trophy But Not a Silver Spoon" The legacy of Art and David Modell and how they came to Baltimore from Cleveland and built a Super Bowl XXXV championship operation

Purple Reign 1: Chapter 5 “Canton Comes To Baltimore”

Purple Reign, Chapter 5: "Canton Comes to Baltimore" Nestor recounts what an outpost franchise the Ravens were when Rod Woodson and Shannon Sharpe showed up in Owings Mills

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Chasing the big prize when Mega Millons and Powerball add digits

Roz Lane of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss the fanfare and the joy of the jackpot when winners claim their big prizes!

What else did you learn from your baseball coach?

Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don to discuss youth Baseball and some of the life lessons that are just as valuable on the field as they are in your everyday life!

When the new normal takes another change in Omicron times

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the consequences of Omicron and another winter lockdown as we enter third year of masking and adjusting.

Staying in the 11th and finding solutions on tough issues

Delegate Jon Cardin discusses his recent work in Annapolis on environmental issues and his future in the 11th District with several political possibilities.

EDUCATION

It’s time to Move Your Mental Health in October!

Our friend Victor Brick invites you to move your mental health in October with 10 days of activities to begin fall in support of the John W. Brick Foundation and treating mental illness.

Johnny O discusses citizens and safety during this pandemic

We are all in this together! This is a time to educate, unite and keep each other safe from the virus.

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

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.

HEALTH

When the new normal takes another change in Omicron times

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the consequences of Omicron and another winter lockdown as we enter third year of masking and adjusting.

Hemminger of Thread tells her personal story with Maurice

Our final installment with Sarah Hemminger takes us back to the basics of her amazing organization Thread and her personal relationship with a young man who was at risk.

The marvel of American business and science and government putting vaccines in arms

Leonard Raskin says if you're feeling the spring of the vaccine bringing back your summer freedoms, just know that American business and ingenuity has pushed the needle.

ARTS

A very young Chris Robinson of Black Crowes talks about debut album, Atlanta music scene and life in March 1990

During his #AlmostFamous days as a music critic, Nestor Aparicio stumbled onto to some legendary bands. The Black Crowes were about to open for Junkyard at Hammerjacks. This one is spicy...

Hutchinson tells us the animals at the Maryland Zoo missed people during COVID shutdown

And, yes, the former Baltimore County Executive was happy to talk some politics and solutions with us as well...

The power of poetry and the people of Baltimore

The other Dean Smith from Duke in North Carolina and his poems of Baltimore Sons

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

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

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

John Steadman talks about history of Super Bowl

He was there for every one of them until his death in January 2001. Nestor asked his mentor all about The Big Game on Radio Row at San Diego Super Bowl XXXII in 1998.

Art Donovan explains the virtues of an all-Spam and baloney sandwich diet to Nestor

They had a lot of fun over the years but it was never more educational than hearing Artie describe what he ate and why he ate it.

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!

Let Marvin Lewis tell the tale of the greatest defense in NFL history 20 years later

Telling the story of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens never gets old. Defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis joined Nestor from Arizona State to recap some of the old purple magic and how it changes your life.

Everything that’s happened to Barry Trotz since the Caps won the Stanley Cup

It's been a while since Caps historian Ed Frankovic dropped by to talk hockey and playoffs with Nestor. As the Islanders play into June, this one got spicy three years after a Stanley Cup parade in D.C. and the Leonsis lies about bringing the chalice to Baltimore.

25 years ago this week, when Derek Jeter checked into Nestor’s show from the Atlanta World Series

When the Ravens were new and baseball mattered, the launching pad in Atlanta was the place to be on the night of the Jim Leyritz home run that changed Yankees history.

Thirty years later: What comes next for Oriole Park at Camden Yards and downtown commerce?

Three decades after she designed virtually aspect of our downtown stadium, Janet Marie Smith still lives here in Baltimore and has some thoughts about the future.

Ripken discusses 2131 run and the excitement of the city

When Cal Ripken was preparing to enter Cooperstown in 2007, he sat down with Nestor to discuss many aspects of his incredible career with the Baltimore Orioles.

Earl Weaver discusses free agency in baseball during his final chat

Nestor was fortunate enough to conduct the final public interview with legendary Orioles manager Earl Weaver.

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