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AP Chicago columnist Jim Litke discusses the glory sports days of The Windy City with Nestor

AP Chicago columnist Jim Litke discusses the glory sports days of The Windy City with Nestor

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LOCAL DISCUSSION

Dan Shaughnessy: On Bird, Boston and the greatness of the NBA in the 1980s

Legendary Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the parquet magic story of his hometown, Larry Bird, Bill Walton and building the NBA in Boston Celtics green in his new book: Wish It Lasted Forever

Is it time to rent or own?

As Nestor and his family make their big move and with interest rates at an all-time low, we reached to our financial analyst Leonard Raskin to discuss the caveat emptor of let the buyer beware in home ownership.

Running in reverse?

Luke Jones and Nestor assess many of the problems in the Ravens running game after another narrow victory in Chicago. Even with Lamar Jackson under center, this unit has scuffled since the August injuries.

Breaking down the business of offseason money and Major League Baseball

Maury Brown, a 2020 National Sportswriter Of The Year nominee and Senior Contributor at Forbes Sports, discusses the ugly offseason of the business of MLB and sounds of labor war.

Resilient Ravens roll into AFC North battles with scars and infinite possibilities

After another close call in Chicago, Luke Jones and Nestor extol the virtues of resiliency as Ravens continue to find a way to win even when things are far from perfect.

Fishmongers and crab cakes from market to track

The beauty of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery is telling the old stories of Baltimore with folks like Tommy Chagouris of Nick's at Cross Street then Fish House and now in Timonium at Grandstand Grill at the fairgrounds.

The quarterback controversy bakes in Cleveland with Mayfield’s many ailments

Daryl Ruiter and Nestor break down Browns at Ravens for a Sunday Night division brawl that will begin a long march to February for all four AFC North foes.

Discussing the state of Baltimore City with Mayor Brandon Scott

Mayor of Baltimore City, Brandon Scott, joins Nestor and Don to discuss the current status of the city, vaccinations, and doing the right thing.

Who knew what about Jeffrey Epstein and what will Ghislaine tell?

There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and author Barry Levine seeks to answer them. Levine joins Nestor to talk old Baltimore journalism and his book: The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Giving thanks for Cleveland vs. Baltimore and Browns and Ravens history

Cleveland disciple and former "Nasty Nationwide" producer for Nestor's nationally syndicated show at the turn of the century at Sporting News Radio, Bernard Bokenyi joins his old host for a civil debate about an uncivil rivalry in the AFC North.

Baseball, America and another war between owners and players

Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post takes a deep dive on fundamental problems of Major League Baseball.

Giving thanks and then giving back on Tuesday

Jaime Hynoski of Weis Markets makes her Baltimore Positive debut with Nestor to discuss Thanksgiving magic and Giving Tuesday love in the aftermath of those tasty leftovers.

Taking a furry love creature home on Giving Tuesday

It's no secret that we love animals. The folks at BARCS always have needs for the pets, which is why Bailey Deacon stopped by to share the love of dogs and cats and how you can contribute on #GivingTuesday.

Discussing the realities of crime in Baltimore with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what his administration is planning to do about it.

Can Baker Mayfield play winning football like this?

Former punter and Cleveland native and resident Dave Zastudil joins Nestor to discuss Browns injury struggles and Baltimore memories.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Sharing the local radio love from WYPR to WTMD

Our favorite musical man-about-town Sam Sessa of WTMD joins Nestor to discuss the WYPR acquisition and his previously untold tales of spinach farming on the Eastern Shore.

The power of the other Snoop

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor hail Tyler Huntley and Ravens resiliency in Chicago – and look ahead to the meat of the schedule in the AFC North.
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
20:02
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
18:53
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
24:53
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
38:12
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
38:02
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Thiru Vignarajah joins Nestor and Don to discuss trees, the city and crime realities in Baltimore
32:40
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Ben Jealous discusses political landscape in Maryland and race for next Governor
49:11
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Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty discuss the real state of Maryland politics and what voters want
51:04
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The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte
34:01
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Youth baseball and life rules intersect as Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don
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The Recon remembers Ted Venetoulis and talks Governor race in Maryland
38:29
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
27:23
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
27:29
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
28:49
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
32:14
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
23:12
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
31:47
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
20:28
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
33:02

SPORTS

Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 11 win at Chicago

To no surprise, Mark Andrews was Tyler Huntley's favorite target in the 16-13 victory over the Bears.

Harbaugh describes Ravens’ 16-13 win over Bears as one “that takes faith and takes guts”

Despite the absence of Lamar Jackson, Baltimore improved to 7-3 with another last-minute comeback.

The power of the other Snoop

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor hail Tyler Huntley and Ravens resiliency in Chicago – and look ahead to the meat of the schedule in the AFC North.

Breaking down the business of offseason money and Major League Baseball

Maury Brown, a 2020 National Sportswriter Of The Year nominee and Senior Contributor at Forbes Sports, discusses the ugly offseason of the business of MLB and sounds of labor war.

Campbell, nine other Ravens questionable for Sunday night showdown with Cleveland

Six-time defensive end Calais Campbell missed the entire practice week while recovering from a concussion.

Fresh off victory in Chicago, Ravens move on from hectic week on health front

Cornerback Anthony Averett was one of several starters to miss Sunday's win at Chicago.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

The quarterback controversy bakes in Cleveland with Mayfield’s many ailments

Daryl Ruiter and Nestor break down Browns at Ravens for a Sunday Night division brawl that will begin a long march to February for all four AFC North foes.

Giving thanks for Cleveland vs. Baltimore and Browns and Ravens history

Cleveland disciple and former "Nasty Nationwide" producer for Nestor's nationally syndicated show at the turn of the century at Sporting News Radio, Bernard Bokenyi joins his old host for a civil debate about an uncivil rivalry in the AFC North.

Baseball owners vs. baseball players over money: Here we go again

It's a tale almost as old as time: MLB players want their share and owners aren't willing to budge. Eric Fisher of SportBusiness talks MLB labor issues and how Orioles ever become relevant again.

Defense hurting as Ravens ramp up preparations for Cleveland on Sunday night

Four Baltimore cornerbacks were absent from Wednesday's practice in Owings Mills.

Jackson inactive, Huntley makes first NFL start for Ravens against Chicago

Despite appearing healthy and practicing fully on Friday, star quarterback Lamar Jackson took a turn for the worse on Saturday.k

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

A Baltimore crab cake at the track in Timonium

Seafood guru Tommy Chagouris joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection to talk crab cakes and moving the Nick's Fish House crab cake to the Grandstand Grill in Timonium.

Do I know you from Nick’s Seafood at Cross Street Market?

Smalltimore - the remarkable phenomenon of running into a friend (or a friend of a friend) anywhere around Baltimore! Nestor, Mike Rosenfeld, and Tommy Chagouris talk and crab cakes at Nick's Grandstand Grill

How can we attract business and people to Baltimore in coming years?

What are businesses and tourists looking for in a host city? Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the issues of doing and attracting business in Baltimore.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Discussing the realities of crime in Baltimore with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what his administration is planning to do about it.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Sporting the purple culture of fall and Halloween

Our Sporticulture pal and Ravens fan Cort Smith talks pumpkins and Lamar Jackson and fun sports novelty items. Oh, and his real gig growing beautiful flowers in Howard County with his family.

Hathaway puts forth a People’s Plan for Baltimore

This week Act Now Baltimore founder and longtime Union Baptist Church Pastor Alvin Hathaway unveiled a policy of truth for the people of Baltimore. Let him tell you more about it.

Does your desk do what my desk does?

After months of backaches and strains from sitting too long and staring at his computer building Baltimore Positive, Nestor called David Noel at MOI and moved into the 21st century post-pandemic life of working in comfort from home.

The real challenges of life in West Baltimore during a pandemic

Councilman Dr. John Bullock says the concerns of safety and commerce and keeping families warm and productive are immense during this winter struggle. We also got a pizza recommendation in here for the holidays and local spirit!

EDUCATION

Cardin explains why congress is responsible for holding Trump accountable

Impeachment is on the mind of every American. Here's what our Maryland Senator Ben Cardin wants you to know...

O’Doherty and Gallagher join Don and Nestor to handicap race for Baltimore mayor

Lots of opinions and candidates on the eve of the election

Have you ever said “Thank You” to your first-grade teacher for putting up with you?

To honor our BP launch and "Teacher Appreciation Month," Nestor starts his journey from Dundalk with his Colgate Elementary first grade teacher Miss Janda from 1974. They lost touch. And then Don Mohler somehow got involved...

HEALTH

What is the future of Anne Arundel County?

During our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at G&M Restaurant in Linthicum, we chatted at length with County Executive Steuart Pittman about a wide array of post-pandemic issues of concern.

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...

Celebrating 30 days of Maryland crab cakes with Governor Hogan in Annapolis

Governor Larry Hogan officially completes Nestor's crazy #CrabCakeTour odyssey at The Boatyard in Annapolis with Don Mohler and plenty of political discussion, disagreement and fun conversation.

ARTS

Giving away free kindness in Salisbury, Maryland

When the Secretary of Kindness of an Eastern Shore town reaches out to you on a Maryland Crab Cake Tour, you open the seat and share a conversation and some carefully considered condiments on your crustacean. Meet Grace Foxwell Murdock and her mission of the heart.

Fowler tells how revived urban markets play key role in future of Charm City

What are the centerpieces and core parts of our neighborhoods in the city?

Finding Maryland’s perfect bay concoction is a crab cake walk

Baltimore Magazine Editor-in-Chief Max Weiss has spent three decades lending annual wisdom on the topic of crab cakes to local lore. And, yes, we talked movies and stuff, too! But no cello this time...

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

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

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

Dilfer talks about Billick and week of prep leading up to Super Bowl XXXV win in Tampa

Five years after the departure from the Ravens after holding a parade, Dilfer sat down in Detroit at Super Bowl XL on Radio Row to discuss the art of being a quarterback and mentally preparing to win the biggest game of your life.

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.

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?

Nestor tells old Colts and Ravens war stories

Recently, Nestor Aparicio was invited as a guest on the Chris Heidel Internet Radio Show just in time to tell some never-before-told tales of Steve Bisciotti, Jim Irsay and who got to keep the Colts records in Canton, Ohio. Listen. Learn. Know.

Watching Jim Palmer and thinking about Tom Seaver

While watching the Orioles play the Mets in Queens and hearing Cakes on the MASN call, Nestor reached to venerable New York Daily News baseball insider Bill Madden to tell some tales from the 1969 crypt. Oh, and there was the time at Cross Keys on the Yankees beat when he witnessed the Billy Martin-Ed Whitson bar brawl.

Tony Gwynn tells Nestor about a life in baseball chasing a World Series

With less than a month left in his Hall of Fame career, Nestor visited his favorite baseball player one last time at The Murph for a lengthy chat.

Finding your way back to Camden Yards and the daily baseball heartbeat

Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio legitimately have some friendly yet legitimate disagreements and beefs about Major League Baseball. It's April and it's a long season. This one is old-school and hardcore on the debates on the state of the modern game and how to get more people interested. Especially Orioles fans...

Remember that time John Elway was drafted by the Baltimore Colts?

Our old pal and NFL historian Jason Cole brings the relentless story of John Elway – after he escaped Bob Irsay and ascended to Denver – to life in a new book and talks NFL draft with Nestor. But what could've been for Baltimore...

The time that Jon Ogden co-hosted Orioles Opening Day from Camden Pub

Back in the 1990s, live radio would pack 'em in and football and baseball conversations would weave together. The future Hall of Famer was wearing an "It's a D.C. Thang" T-shirt. His hometown and the Nation's Capital didn't even have a team back then...

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