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Ravens cut Melvin, Babin to shake up roster
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Ravens cut Melvin, Babin to shake up roster

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With pains at receiver, Ravens facing Cleveland at perfect time
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With pains at receiver, Ravens facing Cleveland at perfect time

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Ravens-Bengals: Inactives and pre-game notes
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Ravens-Raiders: Five predictions for Sunday
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Ravens-Raiders: Five predictions for Sunday

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Ravens practice in San Jose with Monroe sidelined
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Ravens practice in San Jose with Monroe sidelined

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Harbaugh on Babin: "We like the way he plays"
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Babin intriguing for right price, right understanding of role
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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a homeland appearance at Costas Inn in Dundalk, Nestor asked two social studies teachers about running government after running a classroom in their formative years. When teachers teach, we learn...

The cost of war as told by a Brigadier General

Letting yourself play and having a Maryland crab cake

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

What is the future of Baltimore’s Inner Harbor?

After his inspired feature on all aspects and issues regarding the future of the space currently occupied by Harborplace, we asked Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine about some of the finer points of turning the four-decades-old, Rouse-designed mall into a potential park space serving all of the citizens of our city.

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Where does this Ravens win rank in your purple memories?

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the excitement of Sunday night's win over the Chiefs and how Lamar Jackson thrilled the new generation home crowd in Baltimore.

The Midlife Priceless pronouncment from Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish

Guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish comes home to chat life and music with Nestor before his Ramshead On Stage October 15th gig in Annapolis.

Bringing out the schoolteacher in two Baltimore County Executives

As the Maryland Crab Cake Tour made a homeland appearance at Costas Inn in Dundalk, Nestor asked two social studies teachers about running government after running a classroom in their formative years. When teachers teach, we learn...

Getting out of the way and flourishing

In his new book, "Let Them Lead," longtime sportswriter and author John U. Bacon tells the story of a hockey team he once coached in Michigan and everything the teacher learned from the students.

Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits

Pine Ridge pro and longtime PGA player and insider Dave Hutsell joins Don and Nestor to discuss the unfolding golf drama and the battle across the pond in Wisconsin.

Letting yourself play and having a Maryland crab cake

John Martin of Maryland Lottery and Gaming joins Nestor to talk Crab Cake Tour Fridays with Baltimore Positive and Ravens Scratch-Offs all fall throughout the state.

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

A pair of Baltimore County Executives join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for some memories and conversations about schools, neighborhoods and what makes a perfect East Baltimore crustacean recipe.

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

Getting a kick out of Tucker’s 66-yard record palooza

Luke Jones and Nestor get a kick out of the unfolding legend of Justin Tucker after his record-setting 66-yard bomb beats the Lions at the buzzer.

Fine dining and easy comfort at The Beaumont in Catonsville

Evan Brown of State Fare and El Guapo joins Nestor to discuss the value of a night out with some live music in Catonsville and the thrill of catching a big fish off the coast of Ocean City.

The cost of war as told by a Brigadier General

Now that the United States has ended its conflict and occupation in the Middle East, we get a full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck, who was in Iraq in 2003 leading our troops.

The simplicity of the Weis Six Dollar Signature Crab Cake

As the Crab Wagon pulled up to the Weis Market in Fullerton, Nestor enjoyed the delicious $6 Signature Crab Cake and another stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time the bonus was trying the legendary Bel-Garden Sub for the first time, too!

High on a hill in Highlandtown and exploring The Chasseur view and crab cake

When Nestor's childhood pal and lifer restaurateur Brian Eder bought a new place at the corner of Highland and Foster, we knew this view would kick off the local portion of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Having the guts to go for it on 4th and 1

The Ravens have always lived on the edge. It wasn't pretty or perfect, but it did involve huge stones. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss John Harbaugh's question and answer when it came to finish off the Kansas City Chiefs.

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Like all Baltimore Ravens fans we know, our financial planner Leonard Raskin wanted to exhale after all of the excitement and just be happy we witnessed Sunday night. We wait years for these kinds of games.

How the revitalization of downtown Detroit can show Baltimore a path

Longtime sports columnist and wisdom dispenser Lynn Henning tells us the Motown story that he has been chronicling – on and off the field – for nearly five decades. Oh, and the Lions, too...
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on the changing Ravens stadium fanbase and Republican strategies in D.C.
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A full education on the costs of war from retired Brigadier General Donald Schenck
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talk movies, purple memories, oysters and politics
42:52
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Delegate Sandy Rosenberg talks sports wagering and future of Pimlico
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Dave Hutsell of Pine Ridge previews Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits
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Johnny O and Don Mohler discuss how being educators made them better in office at serving citizens
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Johnny O joins Nestor and Don at Costas to talk vaccines and keeping local business open
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Nestor finds out when Johnny O is cutting the ribbon at his alma mater Colgate Elementary in Dundalk
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on aftermath of 911 and traveling with mask to Vegas for Ravens football
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine discusses a real vision for future of Harborplace
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Josh Kurtz discusses future of Republican party in Maryland and who runs in 2022
27:56
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Don and Nestor do The Recon on politicians, interviews and how to find the truth in a sound bite
49:13
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Governor Larry Hogan celebrates 30 Maryland crab cakes with Nestor and Don at Boatyard in Annapolis
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All things politics and crab cakes as Governor Larry Hogan joins Baltimore Positive in Annapolis
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PGA golf pro Dave Hutsell joins Nestor and Don to preview the party at Caves Valley
28:03
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Michael Steele discusses local elections and parties and purple Maryland
29:21
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We ask Michael Steele if he's running for Governor of Maryland
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The Maryland Crab Cake Tour joins Michael Steele in Bowie for a Crab Bomb at Jerry's Seafood
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on spending time in busy places during Delta and Crab Cake Tour
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Ravens head coach John Harbaugh moves to the Baltimore Positive hot seat for a training camp sitdown
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SPORTS

Where does this Ravens win rank in your purple memories?

Dennis Koulatsos joins Nestor to discuss the excitement of Sunday night's win over the Chiefs and how Lamar Jackson thrilled the new generation home crowd in Baltimore.

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 2 win over Kansas City

Rookie Odafe Oweh was one of the heroes against the Chiefs and already appears to be taking a leading role on the defense.

Getting a kick out of Tucker’s 66-yard record palooza

Luke Jones and Nestor get a kick out of the unfolding legend of Justin Tucker after his record-setting 66-yard bomb beats the Lions at the buzzer.

Basking in the purple afterglow of just being a fan again

Like all Baltimore Ravens fans we know, our financial planner Leonard Raskin wanted to exhale after all of the excitement and just be happy we witnessed Sunday night. We wait years for these kinds of games.

Ravens place four on COVID-19 list; Stanley, Wolfe officially ruled out for Week 3

Nose tackle Brandon Williams was one of four players placed on the reserve-COVID-19 list on Friday.

“Best kicker in history” makes record field goal to lift Ravens over Detroit 19-17

John Harbaugh reflected on Justin Tucker's NFL record kick and a wild win in Detroit.

The joys of improvisational football

Former Delegate and house counsel Todd Schuler joins Nestor to discuss watching Lamar Jackson run with the rock and how to make defenses exhausted.

Harbaugh on Ravens through three games: “Fundamentally, we have a lot of work to do”

The head coach agains expressed his dissatisfaction with the defense's tackling so far this season.

Previewing Ryder Cup and how the Americans will fare at Whistling Straits

Pine Ridge pro and longtime PGA player and insider Dave Hutsell joins Don and Nestor to discuss the unfolding golf drama and the battle across the pond in Wisconsin.

Ravens health updates: Stanley meeting with doctors; Bateman, Boykin to begin practicing

Left tackle Ronnie Stanley (left ankle) hasn't played since struggling in his return against Las Vegas in Week 1.

Humphrey, Ravens defense glad Tucker, Jackson backed them up in tough second half

The two-time Pro Bowl cornerback said Baltimore's tackling continues to fall well short of its high expectations.

Mullins becomes first in Orioles history to join 30-30 club

"I always felt like I had 30 bags in me. The 30 homers are something that I always envisioned if my power clicked like it has."

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Let’s learn about the modern Enoch Pratt Free Library in Highlandtown

The Maryland Crab Cake Tour seeks knowledge. Along with Councilman Zeke Cohen, Nestor is joined by Heidi Daniel of Baltimore's library system to discuss Frank Zappa, kids and their parents getting online and why you need to come back to the library. And maybe even pay that fine from the 1980s...

Celebrating 50 years of the Costas Crab Cake in Dundalk with Johnny O

A pair of Baltimore County Executives join Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for some memories and conversations about schools, neighborhoods and what makes a perfect East Baltimore crustacean recipe.

High on a hill in Highlandtown and exploring The Chasseur view and crab cake

When Nestor's childhood pal and lifer restaurateur Brian Eder bought a new place at the corner of Highland and Foster, we knew this view would kick off the local portion of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Where will Maryland Republicans turn in 2022?

Josh Kurtz of Maryland Matters discusses the future of Republican party in Maryland and who (eventually) runs for Governor in 2022.

Getting a kick out of Tucker’s 66-yard record palooza

Luke Jones and Nestor get a kick out of the unfolding legend of Justin Tucker after his record-setting 66-yard bomb beats the Lions at the buzzer.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Hrabowski: Why I still believe in Baltimore

Let The Doctor tell you why he still believes...

The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams

His son Adam Kolakek just won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meet the Catonsville dad and hear and help his mission.

Former DNC chair Tom Perez: ‘Maryland is a purple state’

Former DNC chair Tom Perez says the purple state status of Maryland will be inarguable on the gubernatorial trail as he continues to listen to citizens discuss leadership needs in Annapolis.

Ravens fans are awaiting the Las Vegas football experience

After taking a tour of the new Allegiant Stadium – aka The Death Star – our pal Brian Lease talks Ravens and gives Nestor a primer on new Las Vegas football experience for those headed to the desert in September for the season opener.

EDUCATION

Using end of the year to make sure your house is in order

The lockdown and the fatigue of COVID is real. As we head into winter and time at home, this is an ideal time to examine your will, trusts and re-examine the future in the aftermath of the pandemic. We sought out Lou Weinkam in Catonsville for some solid advice.

Shapiro says relationships are the fruit of the power of nice

Collecting the best people...

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

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...

HEALTH

Masked, unmasked and where and when and why?

Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the masking and unmasking of America as we head into a fall fraught with peril amongst the unvaccinated and indoor spaces.

Chessare and Frazee discuss role of hospitals locally and GBMC

What is the role of General Assembly in helping hospitals across Maryland? We went to Annapolis to learn...

Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library

We all have more time to read and learn during this crisis! Let Heidi Daniel tell you what a great library system means to a community...

ARTS

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

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

Staying in Fells Point for a Baltimore staycation all summer long

Juan Webster of Sagamore Pendry discusses his iconic Fells Point property and life in Baltimore during pandemic at the city's finest hotel.

Mitchell tells us Arena Players rich history in Mount Vernon

We continue our 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

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

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.

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...

Ahmet Zappa explains the incredible hologram Frank Zappa tour show and Baltimore love

When the Frank Zappa Experience came to the Modell, it gave Nestor a chance to ask Ahmet Zappa everything he always wanted to know about the bust at the Highlandtown Library. Plus, what's a hologram concert?

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

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.

Art Donovan explains the virtues of an all-Spam and baloney sandwich diet to Nestor

They had a lot of fun over the years but it was never more educational than hearing Artie describe what he ate and why he ate it.

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!

Kevin Frazier of Entertainment Tonight remembers his childhood friend Jim Gorman

You might not know the story of the 1977 MEAC champions at Morgan State. Or what happened to the coach? Or his kid? Or the white guy on the team whose brother became the drummer in The Black Crowes. The incredible life of Jim Gorman told by a local kid...

Ain’t no fooling around when you’re trying to be funny during a plague…

Legendary local comedian Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to share and poke fun of three decades of friendship and history and tales about growing up on a Baltimore stage after meeting backstage at Hammerjacks during the glam rock era of the 1980s.

Art Donovan tells Nestor about true love in the NFL

They told a lot of stories over the years but nothing better than hearing Artie talk about his love for Dottie Donovan. This is the third part of a lengthy chat with Fatso when he was still storytelling.

Telling the story of Hammerjacks from the street

Legendary local rock promoter Bud Becker joins Nestor to tell old rock and roll tales of a little bar in South Baltimore that shook the music world. And other Almost Famous tales about a 17-year old kid backstage learning about the world with a notebook...

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