Rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the Eastpoint Mall era
Rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the Eastpoint Mall era
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Jessica Valis and Nestor discuss the history of Baltimore ice cream and its roots to Pennsylvania
Our webmaster and activist extraordinaire Jessica Valis joined Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the history of Baltimore ice cream and its roots in her community just over the line in Southern Pennsylvania, where she’s leading an effort to build an ice cream playground for the kids in her hometown of tremendous delicious tradition from the farms to locals’ bellies. I scream, you scream…
Who remembers the penguins at Eastpoint Mall?
That checkered Eastpoint Mall water tower has been gone for four decades but rocker John Allen of Stone Horses joins Nestor of Colgate Elementary for a nostalgic tour of Dundalk, Essex and the end of the mall we grew up in and learned the ways of the world. OK, so who remembers the penguins? Or the monkeys? Or Safety Town…
The dream of an ice cream playground in Seven Valleys
Our webmaster and activist extraordinaire Jessica Valis joined Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the history of Baltimore ice cream and its roots in her community just over the line in Southern Pennsylvania, where she’s leading an effort to build an ice cream playground for the kids in her hometown of tremendous delicious tradition from the farms to locals’ bellies. I scream, you scream…
Barrios defines the democratic Dundalk he sees as County Council candidate in new District 9
Will Barrios of Dundalk sees the need for change on the east side of Baltimore County and brings his platform forward focusing on cleaner, safer streets and community engagement. He tells Nestor why there’s another Venezuelan-heritage fellow in the old neighborhood coming forward to lead as a potential councilman.
Candidate Sarah David wants you to know more about the role of Baltimore County State’s Attorney before June 23rd
When we talk about prosecuting crime in Baltimore County it makes everyone’s ears perk up and local attorney and candidate Sarah David tells Nestor about her path and vision as candidate for Baltimore County State’s Attorney at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Do you know who your State’s Attorney is or what they do or how they could be helpful to you as a citizen?
Door knocking in Baltimore County with candidate Nick Stewart
The Baltimore County Executive race is wide open before the June 23rd primary election and Democratic candidate Nick Stewart joined Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss what he’s hearing on the campaign trail from citizens and why he seeks to lead the county.
Will Barrios of Dundalk tells Nestor why he’s running for County Council in new District 9
Will Barrios of Dundalk sees the need for change on the east side of Baltimore County and brings his platform forward focusing on cleaner, safer streets and community engagement. He tells Nestor why there’s another Venezuelan-heritage fellow in the old neighborhood coming forward to lead as a potential councilman.
Trying to “Make A Living” and creating a modern rock song that matters with John Allen of Stone Horses
Our lifer pal John Allen of Stone Horses returns to East Baltimore here with Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss his new single, “Make A Living,” which is getting rock radio airplay and putting the band back on stage locally throughout the spring and summer. And, of course, there’s the Child’s Play reunion and tribute to late singer and guitarist Brian Jack on May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia.
Essex native and Paramount CTO Phil Wiser tells Nestor about Brian Jack and his role in Child’s Play
Essex native and outgoing Paramount Chief Technical Officer Phil Wiser tells Nestor about his childhood friendship with the late and legendary singer of Child’s Play, Brian Jack, and his role in the band’s reunion on Saturday, May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia, Maryland with John Allen, Nicky Kay and lots of old friends from the Seagull Inn days.
Rocking from Essex to Paramount boardroom and back on stage in Child’s Play with CTO Phil Wiser
Essex native and outgoing Paramount Chief Technical Officer Phil Wiser tells Nestor about his childhood friendship with the late and legendary singer of Child’s Play, Brian Jack, and his role in the band’s reunion on Saturday, May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia, Maryland with John Allen, Nicky Kay and lots of old friends from the Seagull Inn days.
Are we really getting our true “Preak” on in Laurel, Nes?
It’s that time of the year again when the few of us who care about horse racing actually discuss it. Essex attorney and former delegate Todd Schuler returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Preakness ponies not at Pimlico, Triple Crown dreams sold off to the Churchill gypsies and insurance companies ponying up in court when they’re not doing what the TV ads say they will.
Ethan Giffin of Groove Commerce joins Nestor to discuss his new book on modern ecommerce
Ethan Giffin of Groove Commerce joins Nestor to discuss his new book on modern ecommerce and taking a lane down the old school world of his DJ Opie music and love of Yacht Rock Revue at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. We waited far too long to have this old friend on the show to discuss business, making money on the web and Hall and Oates.
Nick Stewart updates Nestor on what he hears and sees on Baltimore County Executive trail before June 23rd
The Baltimore County Executive race is wide open before the June 23rd primary election and Democratic candidate Nick Stewart joined Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss what he’s hearing on the campaign trail from citizens and why he seeks to lead the county.
John Hoey of The Y returns with clarity about local commitment and serving folks in neighborhoods throughout Central Maryland
We could all use a summer camp and a little more exercise and John Hoey of The Y of Central Maryland returns, joining Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with some goals for neighborhood folks to see what their local center is doing to stay relevant and helpful in communities throughout the region.
Sarah David tells Nestor her path and vision as candidate for Baltimore County State’s Attorney
When we talk about prosecuting crime in Baltimore County it makes everyone’s ears perk up and local attorney and candidate Sarah David tells Nestor about her path and vision as candidate for Baltimore County State’s Attorney at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Do you know who your State’s Attorney is or what they do or how they could be helpful to you as a citizen?
John Allen returns to discuss new Stone Horses single Make A Living and Child’s Play tribute to Brian Jack on May 30th
Our lifer pal John Allen of Stone Horses returns to East Baltimore here with Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss his new single, “Make A Living,” which is getting rock radio airplay and putting the band back on stage locally throughout the spring and summer. And, of course, there’s the Child’s Play reunion and tribute to late singer and guitarist Brian Jack on May 30th at Reckless Shepherd Brewery in Columbia.
Modern commerce and the groove of Yacht Rock
Ethan Giffin of Groove Commerce joins Nestor to discuss his new book on modern ecommerce and taking a lane down the old school world of his DJ Opie music and love of Yacht Rock Revue at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. We waited far too long to have this old friend on the show to discuss business, making money on the web and Hall and Oates.
Putting The Y into your summer fun plan
We could all use a summer camp and a little more exercise and John Hoey of The Y of Central Maryland returns, joining Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with some goals for neighborhood folks to see what their local center is doing to stay relevant and helpful in communities throughout the region.
Essex attorney Todd Schuler talks Preakness ponies and insurance companies ponying up in court
It’s that time of the year again when the few of us who care about horse racing actually discuss it. Essex attorney and former delegate Todd Schuler returns to Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Preakness ponies not at Pimlico, Triple Crown dreams sold off to the Churchill gypsies and insurance companies ponying up in court when they’re not doing what the TV ads say they will.
Trish Woodward of Camp Opportunity brings Nestor an extra week of summer love for kids in need of a chance
Our childhood friend and defending champion of awesomeness Trish Woodward of Camp Opportunity returns as an annual staple of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to bring Nestor current on an extra week of summer love for kids in need of a chance and ways that you can help her help the children.
Alysia Witherington and Kim Shewell capture Nestor’s feline heart with love of Breakfast Club Cats rescue
From the neighborhoods in Essex and beyond, Alysia Witherington and Kim Shewell capture local cat colonies to spay, neuter and fix a new home and heart with their feline love via Breakfast Club Cats rescue, which Nestor learned about at Pizza John’s on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week. You’ll never regret welcoming a kitty into your life! Here’s your chance…
Ashley Fallon of Empower4Life educates Nestor about helping local kids find shelter so they can learn
The local teachers and helpers powering up Empower4Life provide educational and resource programs for children experiencing homelessness, including partnering with shelters and schools. Ashley Fallon and Trish Woodward join Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week to emphasize the importance of addressing basic needs to ensure children can focus on their education around the beltway.
Feeling the impact of Camp Opportunity summer love for kids in need of a chance
Our childhood friend and defending champion of awesomeness Trish Woodward of Camp Opportunity returns as an annual staple of “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” to bring Nestor current on an extra week of summer love for kids in need of a chance and ways that you can help her help the children.
The importance of supporting homeless youth with education and community awareness via Empower4Life
The local teachers and helpers powering up Empower4Life provide educational and resource programs for children experiencing homelessness, including partnering with shelters and schools. Ashley Fallon and Trish Woodward join Nestor at Pizza John’s in Essex for “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week to emphasize the importance of addressing basic needs to ensure children can focus on their education around the beltway.
The Breakfast Club Cats will rescue your feline heart
From the neighborhoods in Essex and beyond, Alysia Witherington and Kim Shewell capture local cat colonies to spay, neuter and fix a new home and heart with their feline love via Breakfast Club Cats rescue, which Nestor learned about at Pizza John’s on “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” week. You’ll never regret welcoming a kitty into your life! Here’s your chance…
Are you ready for artificial intelligence to rock your world?
After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.
Wanna help us spend hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein’s money on Orioles players?
The delicious pizza at Pizza John’s brings all of our friends together to talk baseball in Essex. Our MLB insider Luke Jones and legendary sports cartoonist Ricig join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to take a deep dive on the everything Baltimore Orioles offseason. From the leadership of Mike Elias and the hiring of Craig Albernaz to the expectations of spending hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti’s money before Valentine’s Day, it’s always baseball season here.
Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s for real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting
After taking a few rides in Phoenix in a driverless car, Nestor came home with AI on the brain and has been working feverishly behind the scenes to get more intelligent about the future of technology. Bill Cole and Todd Schuler join Nestor at Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a real conversation about artificial intelligence and real youth sports parenting.
Luke Jones and Ricig join Nestor to talk Orioles, Elias, Albernaz expectations and Rubenstein money
The delicious pizza at Pizza John’s brings all of our friends together to talk baseball in Essex. Our MLB insider Luke Jones and legendary sports cartoonist Ricig join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to take a deep dive on the everything Baltimore Orioles offseason. From the leadership of Mike Elias and the hiring of Craig Albernaz to the expectations of spending hundreds of millions of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti’s money before Valentine’s Day, it’s always baseball season here.
John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor and Ron Cassie to discuss Turkey Trot and Baltimore optimism from Pizza John’s
We love mixing and match the best people in Baltimore. This time, John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with Baltimore Magazine Senior Editor Ron Cassie to discuss the Turkey Trot and plenty of local history and optimism from Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Here’s why it’s your year to do the Turkey Trot for Thanksgiving with The Y
We love mixing and match the best people in Baltimore. This time, John Hoey of The Y joins Nestor with Baltimore Magazine Senior Editor Ron Cassie to discuss the Turkey Trot and plenty of local history and optimism from Pizza John’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Luke Jones and Nestor pay tribute to Craig Heist and hold John Harbaugh accountable in Ravens bye week mess
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
A tribute to Heisty and media friendships
We lost the best of us this week. Veteran local media voice Craig Heist left us and left quite an impression on Luke Jones and Nestor at Camden Yards over the years. We pay tribute to his hustle, hard work, Essex humor and unrivaled dedication to local sports – and then honor him by tackling the many bye week issues of the 1-5 Baltimore Ravens.
Inspecting role of Inspector General and future of Baltimore County with Councilman David Marks
Getting to the heart of what’s important in Baltimore County is always our goal with Councilman David Marks, who returns to discuss some key local issues, including the controversy and upheaval surrounding the role of the Inspector General.
How social media has changed politics in America
Both with family roots in the heart of Essex, it was serendipity that Pizza John’s was the cheesesteak of choice as Senator J.B. Jennings and Nestor convened for the first time on the #TastyNes leg of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a lengthy chat about Bob Ehrlich, farmland in Maryland and the ways politics has changed here and keeping bipartisan lines of communication open in Annapolis and all over the state.
No. 9 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Pizza John’s Double Provolone Mushroom Cheesesteak Sub
You can spend a lot of time – and waste a lot of money – in Philadelphia and not find a better cheesesteak than you’ll find at Pizza John’s in Essex. Go for the pepperoni pizza and stay for the best sandwich on the eastside since we lost the real Captain Harvey’s two decades ago.
No. 17 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Icy Delights Egg Custard Snowball
We’re all big kids when we get to the front of the snowball line and need to decide on a flavor. When in doubt, always go with egg custard or skylight. And always go to Icy Delights. Trust me: we’ve tried ’em all! People in East Baltimore know. Dundalk born; now shared even on Sundays in various Baltimore County spots. Cool off! And do the marshmallow if you wanna…
Councilman David Marks discusses future of Baltimore County and Inspector General role with Nestor
Getting to the heart of what’s important in Baltimore County is always our goal with Councilman David Marks, who returns to discuss some key local issues, including the controversy and upheaval surrounding the role of the Inspector General.
Senator J.B. Jennings talks about farm roots and Annapolis goals with Nestor at Pizza John’s
Both with family roots in the heart of Essex, it was serendipity that Pizza John’s was the cheesesteak of choice as Senator J.B. Jennings and Nestor convened for the first time on the #TastyNes leg of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a lengthy chat about Bob Ehrlich, farmland in Maryland and the ways politics has changed here and keeping bipartisan lines of communication open in Annapolis and all over the state.
