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The many struggles of Carson Wentz and the Philadelphia Eagles

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Eagles insider Dave Spadaro lists the many reasons why the men of Doug Pederson are struggling in a lengthy visit, comparing the green birds to the purple ones. And soft pretzels and cheesesteaks wit it...
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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.
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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.
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Local

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

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The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.
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Food + Drink

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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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...
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.
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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...

AUDIO VAULT

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Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze Ravens dancing on Titans logo and Lamar walking off postgame

Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze Ravens dancing on Titans logo and Lamar walking off postgame
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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss a Ravens playoff win and the future of democracy in America

Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss a Ravens playoff win and the future of democracy in America
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Luke Jones and Nestor give Lamar all praise after first playoff win

Luke Jones and Nestor give Lamar all praise after first playoff win
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Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee

Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee
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That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some steroids talk in baseball

We lost the legendary Tommy Lasorda on Friday. Back in 2002, the Dodgers Hall of Famer joined Nestor to talk about the changing state of baseball after chicks dug the long ball and the sports was drowning in PEDs.
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Carucci discusses ways Bills can stop Lamar Jackson in Buffalo

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens on a winter Saturday night in Orchard Park.

Ball says coup attempt on Capitol is reminder of division and anger in America

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Howard County Executive Calvin Ball discusses the disturbing images from the coup attempt on our nation's Capitol and how his county is battling COVID and all of the unfolding issues of the pandemic.

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

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Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Hockey and Buffalo and the Caps and a Rich history

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Let Newsday sportswriter and Caps historian Ted Starkey preview us on the NHL season while discussing his years as a Buffalo Bills fan – and front office member.

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

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Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

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The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

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The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.

Time to shuffle off to Buffalo as Ravens take care of business in Nashville

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

SPORTS

Marquise Brown’s big day helps keep Tennessee defense on heels

The second-year wide had 128 yards on nine touches in the 20-13 playoff win over the Titans.

Humphrey says he knew Ravens would beat Titans after Jackson’s Saturday talk to team

"When he speaks, he speaks volumes. When he speaks, you know he means business."

Playoff revenge at Tennessee resets Ravens as top-shelf Super Bowl contender

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By the time the Ravens lined up in victory formation to finish Sunday’s 20-13 win, they were finally back where they started 365 days ago.

Sizing up Sunday’s Titans-Ravens battle with Jarret Johnson

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Always one of our favorites, we managed to get former Ravens linebacker Jarret Johnson off the water to discuss yet another knockout game in Nashville for the purple.

Jimmy Smith says these Ravens “very eerily similar” to 2012 team

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The veteran cornerback is one of the few holdovers left from the Super Bowl XLVII champions.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Twelve Ravens thoughts following playoff win at Tennessee

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Much like the Titans shut down Jamal Lewis in the 2003 postseason, the Ravens limited 2,000-yard rusher Derrick Henry to 40 yards on 18 carries on Sunday.

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

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Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss an incredible Ravens playoff win – and the future of democracy in America. It's been that kind of week...

Ravens cornerback Peters questionable, but expected to play in divisional round

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Veteran defensive back Marcus Peters has been dealing with a back issue this week.

Time to shuffle off to Buffalo as Ravens take care of business in Nashville

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Luke Jones and Nestor recap an impressive road playoff win for Ravens in Tennessee

Wolfe says Ravens defense’s dance on Titans logo “wasn’t a disrespect thing”

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Tennessee had danced on the Ravens' midfield logo before each of the last two meetings in Baltimore, but Marcus Peters' interception sealed the deal on Sunday.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

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BALTIMORE NEWS

History and a civics class with Johnny O in the aftermath of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

We were all outraged by what we saw on Wednesday. Let two Baltimore County Executives – and former high school history teachers – guide you on where we are on the arc of the American story.

Buffalo has been waiting a long time for Josh Allen

The voice of Bills John Murphy takes us through how the franchise got from the exit of Rex Ryan to now just two wins away from the Super Bowl.

Coming back to Baltimore to tell stories about the Oriole Way and Bob Brown

If you remember the last day at Memorial Stadium in 1991, then you need to meet the architect. Longtime baseball public relations leader Rick Vaughn remembers 33rd Street and the leadership of an Orioles front office legend.

Madam Speaker Jones discusses Trump mob coup attack at the United States Capitol

We have been going around the state all week discussing the events of Wednesday in Washington, D.C. Madam Speaker Adrienne Jones joined us from Annapolis to discuss the future and our General Assembly here in Maryland.

Ball says coup attempt on Capitol is reminder of division and anger in America

Howard County Executive Calvin Ball discusses the disturbing images from the coup attempt on our nation's Capitol and how his county is battling COVID and all of the unfolding issues of the pandemic.

POLITICS

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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Ball says coup attempt on Capitol is reminder of division and anger in America

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History and a civics class with Johnny O in the aftermath of insurrection at U.S. Capitol

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Madam Speaker Jones discusses Trump mob coup attack at the United States Capitol

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Pittman provides thoughts from Anne Arundel County on MAGA siege at U.S. Capitol

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

It’s been such a long time to have more than a feeling about sports

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It's been such a long time without sports, so this is the 2nd in a May dispatch of daily Most Influential Albums in your music life challenge on Facebook. Nestor is playing along with more than a feeling...
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Celebrities

Mark McGrath of Sugar Ray talks baseball at 2000 All Star Game as Rick Sutcliffe busts in on Nestor

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During his stint at Sporting News Radio, Nestor broadcast live from the field in Atlanta's Turner Field at the Major League Baseball All Star...
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Celebrities

Yanni says it’s all Greek to him at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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You never know who will appear on Radio Row at the Super Bowl as Nestor has learned over the years. Yanni was there for the fun and had a great sense of humor...
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Arts

Tom Johnston of The Doobie Brothers invites Nestor to listen to the Hall of Fame music

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When the Doobie Brothers were coming to the Modell Lyric in Spring 2019, Tom Johnston gave Nestor a chance to discuss four decades of brilliant music.
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Arts

Legendary guitarist Michael Schenker joins Nestor on eve of MSG tour stop at The Fillmore to discuss legend of UFO and The Scorpions in...

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At some point, Nestor will find the old tape of his late 1980s #AlmostFamous chat with Schenker during the "Anytime" era but this was the grown up lock back at an incredible career as a metal guitar influencer.
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Celebrities

Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all

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Rob Halford discusses four decades of Judas Priest with nothing to lose at all. And Nestor shares memories of the night when a 17-year old #AlmostFamous version of himself was treated with kindness by the legend.
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BUSINESS

Arts

What do you remember about college?

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In the quest to find every living awesome mentor he ever had during Teacher Appreciation Month, Nestor catches up with his media professor Julie Simon at UB for the first time in three decades. His obsession with Marshall McLuhan theory continues...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Recapping four decades of journalism, covering and uncovering crime and how to better serve Baltimore with Jayne Miller

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Her tenure over four decades at WBAL has been remarkable. You know her from TV but we wanted to take a deeper dive into what makes Jayne Miller tick in 2020 and why journalism, news and facts still matter in our country and society.
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Business

Ringo and Atlas discuss impact of local hospitals and Sinai

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Learning how Annapolis can assist hospitals locally during General Assembly with Maryland Hospital Association
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Crime

Sheila Dixon tells us why she wanted to be Mayor of Baltimore again

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The past, present and future of Baltimore's former Mayor who left amidst scandal
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EDUCATION

Community

How community policing and reform measures work to benefit everyone

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With changes to protocols for many officers around the country, Dave Rose of F.O.P. Lodge 4 discusses life as a police officer and the concerns of the force in the modern world.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

An education and civic primer on the electoral college in America

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Let our political scientist take you through the math – and the people – who will represent The States in selecting the next President. Ted Venetoulis takes us to school on the electoral college.
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Arts

Hoffberger says best is yet to come for American Visionary Arts Museum in COVID aftermath

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We continue our extended Arts Week tour of Baltimore's COVID shuttered museums and historic institutions and discuss ways they're still reaching their core mission of engaging and educating citizens
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HEALTH

Business

Doring discusses role of MD State Dental Association for all patients during COVID

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Donating their PPE to area hospitals and staying on duty for trauma and emergencies, local dentists are waiting through the crisis like everyone else
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Van Hollen takes a deep dive on affordable health care

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Health care in America is at the core of many debates. Our U.S Senator Chris Van Hollen explains his philosophy on where our country should be headed for the next generation.
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Business

Ferguson isn’t ready to quit on Kirwan in Annapolis

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The conversation in our country has turned back to children, education, safety and our future
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ARTS

Arts

Mike DelGuidice of Billy Joel band Big Shot joins Nestor to invite folks to Big Cork Vineyards for night of Piano Man music

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If you love the music of Billy Joel and you don't know the incredible story of how an amazing club tribute artist from Long Island got the attention of The Piano Man who then invited him into the touring band, well...you're gonna love this story!
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Arts

How Wes Moore found his way back to Baltimore

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The charm and potential of the Charm City called to him...
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Arts

What makes a perfect pint of local ice cream?

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Taharka Brothers founder Sean Smeeton takes Nestor on a journey of flavors with the mutual love of delicious ice cream. How do they pick all of those cool flavors and combinations?
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Leadership

That time when Nestor asked Gov. Schaefer to tell him about Bob Irsay and the Colts leaving Baltimore

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The picture is from October 1996 at the Indianapolis airport when Nestor ran into the Governor with Ricig's Bob Irsay dummy on a stick. The conversation is Part Two of a spicy chat with John Moag and Schaefer at The Barn to kickoff the Ravens' second season on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
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Arts

Ice Cube tells Nestor about Barbershop 2 and N.W.A at Houston Super Bowl in January 2004

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You never know who will stop by the WNST Radio set at a Super Bowl. This time, we talked about the legend of Craig Jones with a Hall of Fame rapper...
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Arts

Musician Thomas Dolby recaps his hyperactive first Ravens game with Nestor and 513 purple crew

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When Nestor invited the 80s pop star and local John Hopkins professor onto the show in early December to discuss music education, he asked if Dolby had ever been to an American football game. Then Ryan Mallett happened against the Pittsburgh Steelers as a Christmas miracle...
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Hall of Fame

The final chat with Mike Mussina as a member of the Baltimore Orioles

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There were many chats over the years of his decade of brilliance on the mound at Camden Yards but this was Spring Training 2000. The end was near...
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Hall of Fame

Brooks Robinson talks about his love of baseball and the minors

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Nestor always loved having Brooksie drop by the radio show. This is a 2003 visit discussing minor league baseball and the Montreal Expos.
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Arts

Thomas Cunningham gives Nestor an Irish Dance lesson from Dublin before Lord of The Dance arrives at Modell Lyric

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When the Baltimore Ravens had a running back named Alex Collins doing an Irish dance on the field, Nestor sought out one of the best dancers in the world to ask about the art.
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Remember That Time

Flacco talks about the mental recovery from a major injury

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After the Super Bowl MVP limped off the field in 2015, we talked about the long road to getting back on the field and trying to be better than ever.
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Hall of Fame

The first time Ed Reed came to The Barn as a rookie

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The rebuilding year of 2002 was difficult on the future Hall of Famer because he was used to winning so much at The U.
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Celebrities

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

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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...
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Arts

Putting Kansas back on the road again with new singer Ronnie Platt

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It's never easy replacing a singer in a classic rock band but it's even harder for the singer to be accepted by the fans.
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