Fifty years of winners and a year-long celebration
John Martin tells Nestor about the Maryland Lottery changing with the times as agency turns 50 in 2023
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How did Nestor wind up with a media credential in Pittsburgh after being banned by Ravens in Baltimore?
As many know, Bill Cole from Cole Roofing inspired large parts of this Baltimore Positive platform over the past decade. A meandering podcast conversation from Christmas to Qatar kept coming back to Nestor being pressed on how he wound up in the locker room in Pittsburgh doing his job for the first time this season after being locked out by Chad Steele and the Baltimore Ravens ownership.
Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice tells Nestor about the fear and reward of doing tough journalism when danger calls abroad
Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice tells Nestor about the fear and reward of doing tough journalism when danger calls abroad
Dundalk’s Rock And Roll Hall of Fame Queen tells us there is only one home for the holidays
Legendary drummer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for Nestor’s 31st Anniversary at Costas Inn in Dundalk with pals John Allen and former 1970s bandmate George Kondylas to tell old punk rock Christmas tales of yore.
Speaking Roman in The Castle
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss offensive woes and who will take fall for Ravens inability to score points in Owings Mills.
The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad
Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice returns to discuss with Nestor her real brushes with the bad guys of the world and the rewards of doing the tough kind of journalism when danger calls from Mexico to the Middle East.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 28: Scoozi and Key Brewing in the Dundalk homeland
The 28th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us back home to Dundalk to Scoozi Restaurant for a crab melt breakfast and washed it down at Key Brewing with a local calling.
Luke Jones and Nestor pick up the pieces after Ravens hideous effort in Cleveland
Luke Jones and Nestor pick up the pieces after Ravens hideous effort in Cleveland
The tale of the new Tigers’ head coach and his journey as the son of a Colt from Baltimore back to Towson
New Towson football coach Pete Shinnick talks about his Baltimore roots and path home with Nestor
New Towson football coach Pete Shinnick talks about his Baltimore roots and path home with Nestor
New Towson football coach Pete Shinnick talks about his Baltimore roots and path home with Nestor
Picking up the purple pieces of an awful effort in Cleveland
Luke Jones and Nestor try to find reasons to be optimistic after a dreadful loss to the Browns on Saturday night. And here come the Atlanta Falcons on Christmas Eve.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 27: Stoney Creek in Pasadena and Manor Hill in Ellicott City
The 27th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us to Anne Arundel County and waterfront hospitality at Stoney Creek Inn and a cold beer at Manor Hill before seeing Rod Stewart and Cheap Trick at Merriweather Post Pavilion.
Rodricks: Why we love Baltimore so much and why it matters to us
In the aftermath of his brilliant stage production of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea,” our favorite columnist from The Baltimore Sun Dan Rodricks continues his tales of the good and bad of Baltimore and why we care about its image, reality and future.
Nestor gives a full primer on where Baltimore Ravens are heading to Cleveland via Ohio radio WNBC in Canton
Nestor gives a full primer on where Baltimore Ravens are heading to Cleveland via Ohio radio WNBC in Canton
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 26: Rocksalt hospitality in Westminster and cold beer at Farmacy
The 26th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us to Westminster and the vaunted ‘cake of Rocksalt Grille and a beer on the farm at Farmacy Brewing in Reisterstown.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 25: A Weis choice for fresh ice cream, Friendly Farms and Big Truck beer
The 25th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us on the ice cream path to Weis Markets dairy facility in Sunbury, Pennsylvania on a gorgeous day for a drive and a stop at Friendly Farms in Upperco and a beer nearby at Big Truck in Hereford. Nothing like eating fresh ice cream soft served off the line!
Local attorney Greg Stone discusses Ravens’ pursuit of Charm City trademark and what it means for business
Local attorney Greg Stone discusses Ravens’ pursuit of Charm City trademark and what it means for business
Former Skipjacks center Tim Taylor tells Nestor about a beautiful life in hockey after Baltimore 30 years ago
Former Skipjacks center Tim Taylor tells Nestor about a beautiful life in hockey after Baltimore 30 years ago
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 24: Eldersburg love of 1823 and old friends at Liberatore’s
The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland was spent in Eldersburg with an incredible local journey with old friends. Mike McKelvin and Dante Liberatore own a restaurant and brewing company and shared their Carroll County life with Nestor. And John Maroon stopped by for three decades of sports tales about Cal Ripken Jr. and walking the Great Wall of China and the streets of Beijing together. Lots of delicious 1823 beer here and a toast to the late, great Vince Bagli and Chris Thomas.
Roz Lane of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor and Damye Hahn at Faidley’s for holiday fun and crab cakes
Roz Lane of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor and Damye Hahn at Faidley’s for holiday fun and crab cakes
Reading and writing and editing the news over the years
Longtime Baltimore Sun news editor David Ettlin joins Nestor for crab cakes and newspaper memoirs
Dan Rodricks tells Nestor about his incredible stage production of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
Dan Rodricks tells Nestor about his incredible stage production of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
Being at your best without your best player
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss Ravens path to playoffs after winning ugly in Pittsburgh
We never give style points after beating the Steelers in Pittsburgh
Leonard Raskin and Nestor review time well spent in Pittsburgh for another Ravens win in the den of the enemy. (And how did Nestor get a press credential from Mike Tomlin?)
Luke and Nestor wonder: How long can Ravens survive without Lamar Jackson and still win AFC North?
After the narrow win over the Steelers in Pittsburgh with third-string quarterback Anthony Brown, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the suddenly-getting-healthier (well except for Lamar) Ravens and the road ahead to playoffs.
Holiday crab cakes are the best ones!
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to our downtown home at Faidley’s in Lexington Market (yes, they’re still at the same place for a few more months) with Roz Lane from The Maryland Lottery dropping by with holiday updates and Damye Hahn telling us how easy it is to ship the best crab cakes in the world fresh with a click.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 23: Black Flag in Columbia and the delicious Timbuktu experience
The 23rd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland took us to a place we hadn’t been in many years – Timbuktu in Elkridge en route to see Duran Duran at Merriweather Post Pavilion. Nile Rodgers stole the show but Timbuktu can stick those pimentos in my ‘cake anytime.
By any means necessary in Pittsburgh
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens finding a way to win in Pittsburgh
Can the Ravens own all of the Charm in this city?
Local attorney Greg Stone of WTP Law discusses the Baltimore Ravens’ pursuit of the “Charm City” trademark and what it means for local business who already use those words as part of their brand. A fascinating discussion about who owns what and why.
Telling the tales of Skipjacks hockey and learning how to play in Baltimore
Former Skipjacks center Tim Taylor tells Nestor about a beautiful life winning two Stanley Cups as a player and one as an executive now with the St. Louis Blues. A good life spent in hockey after learning his craft and struggling in Baltimore more than 30 years ago as a player in the AHL.
The story and emotions behind the story of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea”
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour returned to Faidley’s at Lexington Market for a holiday visit with legendary columnist Dan Rodricks from The Baltimore Sun discussing Eric Bogosian, storytelling and taking his incredible career memoirs and the Baltimore characters met along the way to the stage at The BMA and his incredible stage production. And breaking news: it’s coming back in the spring! Go see it!
John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on holiday and mobile sports wagering promotions and progress
John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on holiday and mobile sports wagering promotions and progress
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss the basics of modern day web needs for business
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss the basics of modern day web needs for business
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 22: Casey’s Crab in Laurel and Hysteria in Columbia en route to get The Fixx
The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland found us rocking toward The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia but en route we got thirsty at Hysteria in Columbia and made a road stop at Casey’s Crab in Laurel where the owner insisted we go with the Crabmeat Cheesesteak. We’re glad we did!
Professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the Qatar World Cup and future for America 2026
Professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to discuss the Qatar World Cup and future for America 2026
Holidays? Celebrate!
John Martin of Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on holiday and mobile sports wagering promotions and progress.
Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos to discuss Lamar Jackson, Snoop Huntley and beating Steelers
Nestor Aparicio joins Dennis Koulatsos to discuss Lamar Jackson, Snoop Huntley and beating Steelers
Luke Jones previews Ravens trip to Pittsburgh without Lamar
Luke Jones tells Dennis Koulatsos about Ravens offense under Snoop Huntley and how to beat Steelers
Jake Asman joins Nestor to discuss modern sports radio and Yankees always signing their man
Jake Asman joins Nestor to discuss modern sports radio and Yankees always signing their man
Luke Jones previews Ravens trip to Pittsburgh without Lamar
Luke Jones tells Dennis Koulatsos about Ravens offense under Snoop Huntley and how to beat the Steelers in Pittsburgh.
