Sitting on the throne as a big winner
Home Run Riches in winding down, Ravens scratch-offs are ramping up and John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for rollout of the Game of Thrones promotion for fun and games and unique prizes.
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Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness gets Nestor ready for fall ball and healing at Far and Dotter in Timonium
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.
Watching the best of the world’s golfers with a view from Forest Park
Our Classic 5 PGA pro Richard Sheppard Jr. of Forest Park Golf returns to discuss this weekend’s President’s Cup and fall tee times and perfect fairways in West Baltimore. And a little Orioles baseball because it’s a big week here!
Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate Orioles second consecutive postseason berth and talk MLB playoff scenarios
After a soaking wet Tuesday night in The Bronx, the Orioles and manager Brandon Hyde will now attempt to get starters, bullpen and rested position players ready for a midweek battle at Camden Yards that will narrate their October destiny in a trying season of success.
All in on Josh Allen as the undefeated (and still Super Bowl winless) Bills bring the Buffalo mafia to Baltimore
Football historian Vic Carucci checks in from Buffalo where the play of Josh Allen through three weeks has Bills shouting “Super Bowl contender” along with the chorus to Mr. Brightside. And the Hall of Fame voter weighs in on candidacies of Terrell Suggs and Marshal Yanda.
NFL agent Chad Wiestling and Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talk business of football and people with Nestor
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 discuss Ravens consistency and offensive line after Dallas win
Now leading the NFL in penalties through three weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 1-2 Ravens’ consistency, discipline and the all-important offensive line after a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
Are Ravens ready as a home favorite against Buffalo?
It’s Sunday Night Football in Baltimore. The undefeated Buffalo Bills come to town with Josh Allen playing his best football and the Ravens cannot afford a 1-3 start in the AFC. Luke Jones and Nestor get you ready for a big September football game downtown.
Harbaugh: Preaching consistency and getting very mixed results
Now leading the NFL in penalties through three weeks, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the 1-2 Ravens’ consistency, discipline and the all-important offensive line after a narrow win over the Dallas Cowboys.
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
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.
