Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar running and King Henry rolling for Ravens offense
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His Highness needs a royal offensive line and the threat of Lamar
The Baltimore Ravens want and need to run the ball. Against the woeful rushing defense of the Dallas Cowboys, King Henry served as a royal addition to the purple offense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Lamar Jackson running and Derrick Henry rolling for the Ravens offense.
The fall harvest and pumpkin spice season
Our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the medicinal benefits of some new products – and a little baseball and football spirit – and the fall healing season at Far and Dotter in Timonium.
The Baltimore sports media, agent and franchise ecosystem
Our favorite shows are the ones where we bring folks who don’t know each other together under the same Baltimore Positive umbrella. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point convened longtime NFL player agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post, who live 12 blocks apart near Patterson Park, to discuss the business of football, the Orioles and people.
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at Orioles playoff hopes with a week to get rotation and roster ready
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens near miss and escape victory in Dallas
It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating.
Playing a week of Fall Training to get ready for Game 1
As the Orioles head to New York and Minnesota to clinch a wild card berth, Luke Jones and Nestor take a hard look at the Birds’ playoff hopes with a week to get the rotation, bullpen and roster ready to try to shock the baseball world in October.
ColumnNes: The lone play – and a star named Lamar – that mattered in The Lone Star State
We all loved everything about the first three quarters of football in Dallas on Sunday. Then the fourth quarter happened. Nestor checks in with #ColumnNes after the Ravens’ 28-25 win over the Cowboys in Arlington.
Escaping Dallas with an unnecessarily narrow win
It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating.
Allen McCallum: Assessing Orioles ability to heal, regroup and hit (and pitch) in October
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story on his massive scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995
Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story of his scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about Ravens scratch-off fun underway with big winners
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
NFL agent Wiestling pouring his heart into his players and the Orioles
Local NFL agent and former Maryland Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much.
Mark Viviano gives Nestor his best real advice about Baltimore media access
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when sports teams hopes suddenly turn sour
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Sheinin the light on Baltimore love and sports and music with D.C. twist
It’s always a bunch of everything with our pal and lifer sportswriter Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post who talks music, Orioles baseball and Ravens football with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Pub during the Fells Point Oyster Fest.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour
Finally playing “This is your life!” with Mark Viviano after all of these years
After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.
Did Tony Taters change the playoff momentum for Orioles with big walkoff?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Trying to maintain that orange and purple civic pride and hope when losses mount
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
Playing to win
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
Luke Jones and Nestor gets ready for Dallas and ways Ravens can get offense going
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during a tough week for fans
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Local NFL agent Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about passion for sports and football players at heart of his work
Local NFL agent and former Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point at Oyster Fest.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching decisions and challenges of John Harbaugh and leg of Justin Tucker
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles getting battered by Giants and playoff health realities
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Trying to find reasons to still believe
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post gives Nestor his Paris Olympics tales at Kooper’s Fells Point
After a month in Paris covering the Olympics for The Washington Post, our favorite traveling Baltimore music maker, sports expert and local dude Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Kooper’s Pub on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a full recap of his summer French connection.
Is this rock bottom for the Orioles’ hopes?
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
What was John Harbaugh thinking?
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
Allen McCallum and Nestor assess Orioles ability to regroup in time for an October World Series push
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
How can the Ravens avoid an 0-3 start in Dallas?
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss state of Orioles after long weekend in Detroit and frozen bats
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the implosion of Ravens against Raiders at home on Sunday
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Tough times in Birdland as Orioles return for final home stand buried in second place
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets Nestor for fall flavors and more cannabis education
Well, of course there’s a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall! Wendy Bronfein, our Chief Cannabis Officer, updates Nestor on fall flavors and Fireball and provides more education for folks who need topical pain relief with Move line.
What can Monken do to make Lamar and King Henry offense successful behind a leaky offensive line?
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 and the offensive line has been a large part of the team-wide inconsistencies that head coach John Harbaugh discussed in his postmortem after the Raiders meltdown. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems and potential solutions as the Dallas Cowboys await after a bad loss to the Saints.
Mary Drexler and John Martin educate Nestor on Gambling Awareness Month and football wagering season
Mary Drexler and John Martin discuss the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling assistance, offerings and resources to help a loved one in need with this addiction. Nestor asks lots of questions and wonders what happens if (or when?) you call the 1-800-Gambler helpline. With football back, it’s time to have a serious talk about limits.
