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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Baking up a post-Thanksgiving AFC North Sunday Night slobberknocker in Baltimore

Browns insider Scott Petrak and Nestor prep for another Browns and Ravens battle as the division heads into overdrive this holiday weekend.

The power of the other Snoop

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor hail Tyler Huntley and Ravens resiliency in Chicago – and look ahead to the meat of the schedule in the AFC North.

Running in reverse?

Luke Jones and Nestor assess many of the problems in the Ravens running game after another narrow victory in Chicago. Even with Lamar Jackson under center, this unit has scuffled since the August injuries.

The show must go on but will it ever be the same?

Longtime music promoter and band manager Dave Geller joins Nestor for a trip down local memory lane for concerts over three decades and what lies ahead for the festival world after the tragedy in Houston.

Fishmongers and crab cakes from market to track

The beauty of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery is telling the old stories of Baltimore with folks like Tommy Chagouris of Nick's at Cross Street then Fish House and now in Timonium at Grandstand Grill at the fairgrounds.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Dan Shaughnessy: On Bird, Boston and the greatness of the NBA in the 1980s

Legendary Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the parquet magic story of his hometown, Larry Bird, Bill Walton and building the NBA in Boston Celtics green in his new book: Wish It Lasted Forever

Resilient Ravens roll into AFC North battles with scars and infinite possibilities

After another close call in Chicago, Luke Jones and Nestor extol the virtues of resiliency as Ravens continue to find a way to win even when things are far from perfect.

Giving thanks and then giving back on Tuesday

Jaime Hynoski of Weis Markets makes her Baltimore Positive debut with Nestor to discuss Thanksgiving magic and Giving Tuesday love in the aftermath of those tasty leftovers.

Breaking down the business of offseason money and Major League Baseball

Maury Brown, a 2020 National Sportswriter Of The Year nominee and Senior Contributor at Forbes Sports, discusses the ugly offseason of the business of MLB and sounds of labor war.

Do I know you from Nick’s Seafood at Cross Street Market?

Smalltimore - the remarkable phenomenon of running into a friend (or a friend of a friend) anywhere around Baltimore! Nestor, Mike Rosenfeld, and Tommy Chagouris talk and crab cakes at Nick's Grandstand Grill

Sharing the local radio love from WYPR to WTMD

Our favorite musical man-about-town Sam Sessa of WTMD joins Nestor to discuss the WYPR acquisition and his previously untold tales of spinach farming on the Eastern Shore.

Who knew what about Jeffrey Epstein and what will Ghislaine tell?

There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and author Barry Levine seeks to answer them. Levine joins Nestor to talk old Baltimore journalism and his book: The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Discussing the state of Baltimore City with Mayor Brandon Scott

Mayor of Baltimore City, Brandon Scott, joins Nestor and Don to discuss the current status of the city, vaccinations, and doing the right thing.

Can Baker Mayfield play winning football like this?

Former punter and Cleveland native and resident Dave Zastudil joins Nestor to discuss Browns injury struggles and Baltimore memories.

A Baltimore crab cake at the track in Timonium

Seafood guru Tommy Chagouris joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection to talk crab cakes and moving the Nick's Fish House crab cake to the Grandstand Grill in Timonium.

The quarterback controversy bakes in Cleveland with Mayfield’s many ailments

Daryl Ruiter and Nestor break down Browns at Ravens for a Sunday Night division brawl that will begin a long march to February for all four AFC North foes.

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.
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
20:02
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
18:53
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
24:53
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
38:12
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
38:02
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Thiru Vignarajah joins Nestor and Don to discuss trees, the city and crime realities in Baltimore
32:40
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Ben Jealous discusses political landscape in Maryland and race for next Governor
49:11
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Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty discuss the real state of Maryland politics and what voters want
51:04
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The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte
34:01
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Youth baseball and life rules intersect as Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don
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The Recon remembers Ted Venetoulis and talks Governor race in Maryland
38:29
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
27:23
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
27:29
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
28:49
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
32:14
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
23:12
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
31:47
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
20:28
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
33:02

SPORTS

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.

Defense hurting as Ravens ramp up preparations for Cleveland on Sunday night

Four Baltimore cornerbacks were absent from Wednesday's practice in Owings Mills.

Running in reverse?

Luke Jones and Nestor assess many of the problems in the Ravens running game after another narrow victory in Chicago. Even with Lamar Jackson under center, this unit has scuffled since the August injuries.

Mancini becomes first Oriole to win AL Comeback Player of the Year

The Baltimore slugger was always a lock to win the award after beating stage III colon cancer

Even without Jackson, Ravens continue surviving in AFC making little sense

Finding a way to win without Lamar Jackson -- even against a bad team -- felt pretty important for a team surviving however it can.

Fresh off victory in Chicago, Ravens move on from hectic week on health front

Cornerback Anthony Averett was one of several starters to miss Sunday's win at Chicago.

Resilient Ravens roll into AFC North battles with scars and infinite possibilities

After another close call in Chicago, Luke Jones and Nestor extol the virtues of resiliency as Ravens continue to find a way to win even when things are far from perfect.

Baseball owners vs. baseball players over money: Here we go again

It's a tale almost as old as time: MLB players want their share and owners aren't willing to budge. Eric Fisher of SportBusiness talks MLB labor issues and how Orioles ever become relevant again.

Harbaugh says Ravens “determined to try to find a way to win” despite challenges

Baltimore now begins a stretch of three straight AFC North games.

Jackson says he’s “fully back to normal” after last week’s illness

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after missing the Chicago game.

Ravens defense showed some monster on the Midway

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in gritty win over Bears and how stopping Nick Chubb will define the Sunday visit from Browns.

Breaking down the business of offseason money and Major League Baseball

Maury Brown, a 2020 National Sportswriter Of The Year nominee and Senior Contributor at Forbes Sports, discusses the ugly offseason of the business of MLB and sounds of labor war.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Giving thanks and then giving back on Tuesday

Jaime Hynoski of Weis Markets makes her Baltimore Positive debut with Nestor to discuss Thanksgiving magic and Giving Tuesday love in the aftermath of those tasty leftovers.

Do I know you from Nick’s Seafood at Cross Street Market?

Smalltimore - the remarkable phenomenon of running into a friend (or a friend of a friend) anywhere around Baltimore! Nestor, Mike Rosenfeld, and Tommy Chagouris talk and crab cakes at Nick's Grandstand Grill

A Baltimore crab cake at the track in Timonium

Seafood guru Tommy Chagouris joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection to talk crab cakes and moving the Nick's Fish House crab cake to the Grandstand Grill in Timonium.

Join our friends at Weis Markets in giving back on Tuesday after the thanks

This holiday season, give back to those who need it most. Dennis Curtin of Weis Markets joins Nestor to discuss fighting hunger in our communities, and the Day of Giving on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.

Taking a furry love creature home on Giving Tuesday

It's no secret that we love animals. The folks at BARCS always have needs for the pets, which is why Bailey Deacon stopped by to share the love of dogs and cats and how you can contribute on #GivingTuesday.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Fishing for a bar on a hill in Highlandtown?

Local restaurant veteran Brian Eder hosts childhood pal Nestor at his beautiful bar and grill at the corner of Highland and Foster in Upper Canton. Come on into The Chasseur for a crab cake, a cold drink and an incredible view of our harbor at Fort McHenry.

The power of the soil and a vision to feed people better food

If you love snack foods from Hanover, Pennsylvania, you'll love meeting Steve Yelland, whose family left a little land he's using in a very unique way.

Ravens prosperity and low interest rates = fall happiness

Our financial future empowerer Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the Ravens run of victories and some great advice on why you to make sure you are taking advantage of cheap money.

Wen talks drugs, opoids and an American epidemic

One of the brightest lights in American medicine told Don and Nestor about the deep depths of America's crisis with drugs and mental health

EDUCATION

Schapiro tells us the genesis of incredible Baltimore Homecoming concept

What happens when you bring every great mind of Baltimore back to the Charm City for a week every year?

Kromer tells Don and Nestor more key data on Baltimore is needed

Our final episode with Dr. Mileah Kromer, who schooled Nestor and Don on the science of polling and why Baltimore could use more data to determine its future

Schatzel says flexibility is key to keeping students learning while away from Towson campus

Assessing the impact of COVID on college campuses throughout our region

HEALTH

Carb loading for marathons and rounding up for local charities with Rob Santoni of Weis Markets

Crab Pretzels are the most delicious way to carb-load, right? Rob Santoni of Weis Markets talks marathons and the simple ways your family can...

Some advice on human kindness and moving your spine

One of the benefits of the weekly Friday afternoon Maryland Crab Cake Tour is inviting our favorite people onto the show to talk about Weis wisdom, expertise and gratitude. Dr. Steve Elliott and his wife Alison of Elliott Family Chiropractic Life told Nestor about their 50 bar Maryland pub crawl that will make you thirsty for more adjustments.

Ferguson says Maryland must be a leader in education

The new Senate President says that many in Annapolis will not stop fighting for Kirwan and the education of our children in Maryland

ARTS

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...

Giving away free kindness in Salisbury, Maryland

When the Secretary of Kindness of an Eastern Shore town reaches out to you on a Maryland Crab Cake Tour, you open the seat and share a conversation and some carefully considered condiments on your crustacean. Meet Grace Foxwell Murdock and her mission of the heart.

We can make your freezer look like this in time for 2021…and save cookie dough!

Let the leaders of Taharka Brothers ice cream tell you about their incredible local company and how employee-owned businesses can make a difference in creating social change in Baltimore. Oh, and order the ice cream while we're saving you money!

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Talking leadership and expectations with John Harbaugh as another season begins

The Ravens head coach begins his 14th season at the helm in Owings Mills as the team prepares for another not-so-normal training camp in the summer heat. Don, Luke and Nestor spend some time discussing leadership, Lamar Jackson and earning the right to be a Super Bowl contender.

Do you still have that Cal Ripken rookie card?

Essex attorney and lifer Dundalk pal Mark Miller joins Nestor to discuss sports nostalgia and rising value in baseball cards during COVID. Did your...

Ripken reflects on incredible career as he marches to Cooperstown

When Cal Ripken was headed to the Hall of Fame, he sat down with Nestor to chat about life and reflect in 2007.

Before his Falcons gig, Mike Smith says Super Bowl XXXV magic paved the way

Former defensive assistant Mike Smith comes back to Baltimore 20 years later to discuss magic of Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa while he was more under the radar.

Venetoulis extols political wisdom of how Baltimore was built in 1970s

The world according to Ted Venetoulis...

That time when Tony Gwynn called into the show when Art Donovan was co-hosting

Live radio from The Barn on Anniversary Shows was always a mixture of mayhem, beer, crabs and cake. And sometimes Hall of Famers tripping over each other from San Diego to Baltimore...

Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band talks about Springsteen and playing halftime at Tampa Super Bowl in 2009

Legendary guitarist Nils Lofgren of the E Street Band joins WNST.net's Nestor Aparicio for the first of a long series of questions and conversations about the history of Bruce Springsteen and the Super Bowl in Tampa Bay on the eve of their performance at Raymond James Stadium.

Amy Trask opines on legacy of Al Davis and Raiders big bet on Las Vegas

Once dubbed The Princess of Darkness as C.E.O. of the Oakland Raiders, the always affable Amy Trask joins Nestor to talk Raiders history and the NFL going "all in" on Las Vegas.

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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...

We’ve won twice: Which Ravens Super Bowl win was your favorite?

It's almost like choosing children. Super Bowl XXXV was the first time but was it better than Super Bowl XLVII? Bill Cole and Nestor try to put the last two decades and parades into perspective.

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