Saturday, January 16, 2021

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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 12 loss at Pittsburgh

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Marlon Humphrey forced two fumbles and broke up two passes in the end zone in Wednesday's defeat.
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Luke Jones

Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 meeting at Pittsburgh

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Aside from players already on injured reserve, the secondary was the one group seemingly spared from Baltimore's widespread COVID-19 outbreak.
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Luke Jones

Six more Ravens go to COVID-19 list, Bryant added to 53-man roster

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Outside linebacker Jaylon Ferguson was among those placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Saturday.
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Ravens

Steelers success still starts with defense

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Longtime Pittsburgh football historian Ed Bouchette says the improvement of this version of the black and gold unit has been led by defensive acquisitions and talent.
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Local

It’s Pittsburgh Week and they haven’t lost yet…

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Big Ben Roethlisberger and the Steelers took care of business against Tennessee on Sunday. Now, the undefeated men of black and gold invade an almost empty Baltimore stadium for a reunion of the rivalry. Plenty at stake in crowded AFC North race.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Steelers: Inactives and pre-game notes

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With Lamar Jackson and other starters sitting, Robert Griffin III made his first NFL start in three years.
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Luke Jones

Ravens' additional plans for regular-season finale remain unclear

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Pro Bowl tight end Mark Andrews (ankle) is officially questionable for Week 17.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday

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Safety Earl Thomas is looking for his first interception since the season opener.
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Luke Jones

Skura, Williams questionable for Ravens' tilt in Pittsburgh

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Baltimore's starting center missed the final two practices of the week with a knee injury.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Steelers: Five predictions for Sunday night

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Terrell Suggs hasn't collected a full sack in a game against Pittsburgh since 2013.
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Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?
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Leonard Raskin

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?
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Charity

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.
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Local

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.
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Luke Jones

Ravens-Bills: Five predictions for divisional-round Saturday

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Wink Martindale has vowed to bring pressure despite Buffalo quarterback Josh Allen's success against the blitz this season.
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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...

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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

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

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...

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.

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?

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...

To dance – or not to dance – on another team’s logo?

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Luke Jones and Nestor psychoanalyze the latest salvo in the simmering Ravens and Titans feud after the purple defense led by Marcus Peters taunted...

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.

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.

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

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.

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

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."

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...

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Ravens looking healthy ahead of divisional playoff clash at Buffalo

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Cornerback Marcus Peters was one of only two players listed as a non-participant on Tuesday.

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.

Martindale on Buffalo’s Allen: “He knows that there’s going to be pressure”

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The Ravens coordinator said he's not going to deviate from his defense's identity despite the Bills quarterback's success against the blitz.

Sizing up Saturday night: Ravens and Bills provide contrasts

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Sal Capaccio of Bills Radio joins Nestor to preview a big Saturday night in Buffalo. Josh Allen. Lamar Jackson. Two teams trying to earn an AFC Championship Game berth in Orchard Park.

Roman says early challenges led to “evolution” of Ravens offense

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The offensive coordinator believes this group is now "more equipped" to win in the postseason than last year's record-setting unit.

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.

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.

Jackson runs to first playoff win as Ravens topple Tennessee 20-13

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The star quarterback rushed for 136 yards and a touchdown as Baltimore advanced to the AFC divisional round.

Bozeman among Ravens hoping for no snow in Buffalo

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"I’ve never played in snow, and big guys in slippery situations are not always a good thing."

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BALTIMORE NEWS

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...

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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.

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

Mean, mean pride beyond the gilded cage

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Unstable condition – a symptom of life
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Music

What to leave in? What to leave out?

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It seems like yesterday. But it was long ago…
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Music

I wanna love you the best that I can

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With a little peace and some harmony...
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Education

Reading, writing and rock and roll all the way to Japan with my favorite teacher’s daughter

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Continuing our Teacher Appreciation Month with an homage to Miss Carolyn Houk, the best reading teacher ever! And you'll get some awesome Jinokoya music and tales of the Far East in this one from Melissa Houk...
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Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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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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BUSINESS

Baltimore Positive Classic

Olesker give us a mostly complete Baltimore mayoral political history

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Will Brandon Scott be the visionary mayor who will lift our city?
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Arts

Fowler extols virtues of a strong Maryland Zoo

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And Nestor gets a plug in for the beautiful African penguins Hope and Grace...
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Business

The need for clean and fair elections in America and ending dark campaign money

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Congressman John Sarbanes tells us about HR1 and why everyone in Maryland should care about the facts about who funds American political candidates with shadow money.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Sarbanes says his father and Watergate childhood shaped his worldview

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How did watching his father come home with stacks of paperwork from Watergate in 1973 affect a young John Sarbanes? Learn more in this powerful Baltimore Positive chat...
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EDUCATION

Bill Cole

In case you need a gentle reminder about why gathering for the holidays isn’t a good idea

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There is a plague in progress. Please listen to science and doctors and show love to each other by wearing a mask and social distancing. But eat well and order some ice cream...
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Business

Henry discusses term limits and who is watching money of Baltimore citizens

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The Councilman who is running for Comptroller is speaking out about the battle to unseat Joan Pratt downtown
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Don Mohler

Local strategies and solutions to feed Towson during a pandemic

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If you want to pitch it help your neighbors during the holidays, Delegate Cathi Forbes discusses some resources to give or receive. And education always tops her agenda.
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HEALTH

Baltimore Positive Classic

Hemminger gives us a Thread of history and message of hope

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For six months, our Baltimore Positive leaders and guests have told us that we must have Sarah Hemminger of Thread on the podcast. It was worth the wait to hear her incredible story...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

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Maryland Senator Ben Cardin updates us from Washington on what to expect in the most turbulent times in American history and why we'll have a peaceful transition of power in January.
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Business

Ransom says MedChi docs are on frontlines battling and need community COVID support

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An appreciation and some insights from the doctors who are waging a battle against the corona virus
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ARTS

Arts

Caruso tells the wonders of the former Patterson movie theatre called The Creative Alliance

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Consider helping some displaced artists in Highlandtown during the pandemic at this gem housed in the former Patterson movie theater
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Arts

Hey Hon: Let a curious visitor tell you why Baltimore is so special from the outside

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Author Mary Rizzo tells us insiders why the hons and Charm make Baltimore so special and different from Hairspray and Carcetti. Well kinda...
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Arts

Lancisi says Everyman and every woman feel the community spirit of local theatre

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Keeping the arts alive and the community engaged during the pandemic...
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LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Baltimore Positive Classic

On 29th Anniversary of radio birth, Nestor gets grilled by Don to tell the incredible story of his Mom and Pop in Dundalk

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The first time Nestor Aparicio did a sports radio show was on December 13, 1991. Over the years, Don Mohler has heard a lot of stories about Nestor's parents but he dove all in to interview the interviewer in this lengthy segment about growing up in Dundalk as an adopted replacement child in a broken, grieving family. This one is personal...
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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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Hall of Fame

John Steadman talks about AFL-NFL merger and Jets disaster in Super Bowl III

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Early in his career, Nestor was always fishing for the real history of sports. No better place to find it than from a guy who was at the pool with Joe Namath in Miami in 1969.
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Arts

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.
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Hall of Fame

That night Dave Winfield dropped by The Barn on Nestor’s 5th Anniversary

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Crabs. Parkville. Live radio shows. Batman on the wing waiting to open the dance floor. And in walks a Hall of Famer before the Tops In Sports banquet. Listen in...
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Arts

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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Nestor Aparicio

My snapshots & memories of the great life of Arthur B. Modell…

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Art Modell changed our lives forever in Baltimore when he brought us the Ravens...
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Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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Community

When Vince Bagli told old boxing stories with Clem Florio

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At the First Annual Nasty Nice Guy Awards in 1997 in Glen Burnie, two legends talked boxing, horse racing and kindness. The late great Clem Florio and Vince Bagli educate Nestor on Baltimore sports history. And Earnest Byner joins them.
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Remember That Time

Let Edwin Mulitalo set the holiday island mood with his ukelele

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The football talk and Super Bowl XXXV win and haka dance at The Barn are all vivid memories from the era of the first purple miracle but we had some good times just singing Christmas songs and laughing...
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