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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati
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Twelve Ravens thoughts following Week 17 win at Cincinnati

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Ravens reportedly agree to deal with veteran guard D.J. Fluker
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Ravens reportedly agree to deal with veteran guard D.J. Fluker

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Ravens have much work to do to replace the "irreplaceable"
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Ravens have much work to do to replace the "irreplaceable"

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Questions plaguing the Ravens — and how assistant coaches answered
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Questions plaguing the Ravens — and how assistant coaches answered

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Unpacking the Friday afternoon news dump of Wink’s dismissal from Owings Mills

Luke Jones and Nestor unpack the mysterious Friday afternoon departure of Wink Martindale

The new world of sports betting and its impact on how we watch

Longtime sports media exec David Katz discusses betting and the future of sports wagering with Nestor

The last four teams standing pointing toward Los Angeles and Super Bowl LVI

Luke Jones and Nestor recap a legendary weekend of NFL Divisional football and memorable finishes

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Did Angelos boys really measure the totality of Camden Yards left field overhaul?

Marty Conway educates Nestor on the history of the left field wall (and everything) at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

Landing a big score on the right avenue and joy of Monopoly

John Martin joins Nestor to monopolize and trivialize the fun of the old game with new twists!

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

Creating a wall of doubt at Oriole Park at Camden Yards

Baseball historian Rob Neyer tells Nestor about moving fences in and out and MLB team success in the aftermath

An old-school appreciation for Ravens contributions of Joe Hortiz and the life of a scout

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss value and contributions of Ravens executive Joe Hortiz, who interviewed for the New York Giants general manager job this weekend

Measuring and analyzing latest Gonzales poll on political appetites in Maryland

Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe about Larry Hogan and Joe Biden. And who will prevail in the November elections in The Free State.

A Banner local acquisition as The Sun continues to set over Baltimore journalism

Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring and why Stewart Bainum's idea just might work as a non-profit home for real journalism.

The significance of putting our valuable over-50 citizens into the modern workforce with dignity

Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs here in Baltimore.

The price our kids are paying for COVID and how much longer?

Don Mohler and Nestor do the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities in an election year as candidates jockey for money and position in the races.

Sending and receiving the gift of kindness made easy by The Blade

Author and Storyteller Mark Brodinsky brings inspiration and tells Nestor why he matters in the New Year.

The money in the bricks

Leonard Raskin advises Nestor about the best way to go about purchasing his next home and not having money in the bricks.
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the politics of COVID and schools and Maryland realities
46:39
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Gary Officer defines goals and successes of Center For Workforce Inclusion for over-50 needing jobs
21:29
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Baltimore Sun veteran journalist Liz Bowie discusses joining The Baltimore Banner this spring
32:52
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Pollster Patrick Gonzales brings some clarity on what Maryland Democrats and Republicans believe
42:59
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on 23 years of love at every Baltimore Ravens game in Section 513
36:36
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Don Mohler quizzes Nestor on 30 years of radio on The Recon for Christmas
42:57
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore continues to investigate why Keith Davis keeps being tried for same crime
19:44
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine does the pop culture and movies recap of 2021 with Nestor and Don
52:10
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Congressman Tom McMillen reminisces about Lefty, the 1972 Olympics how politics has changed in D.C.
44:24
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Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine tells us the story of the trials and acquittals of Keith Davis Jr.
26:38
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Faith, family and celebrating the holidays with Rev. David Jacobson of Catonsville United Methodist
27:14
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Ed Lovern of St Agnes Hospital joins Nestor and Don for a candid discussion about modern hospitals
30:17
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Four decades of Dundalk tales of gridiron glories with hoops coach James Thomas and Don Mohler
11:06
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Meghan Lynch of Catonsville Chamber of Commerce discusses trees, music and holidays for locals
17:36
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
21:45
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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

SPORTS

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

The last four teams standing pointing toward Los Angeles and Super Bowl LVI

Luke Jones and Nestor recap a legendary weekend of NFL Divisional football and memorable finishes

Ravens bring back 2021 fifth-round pick on reserve-future deal

Fullback Ben Mason was waived after an underwhelming 2021 preseason with Baltimore.

Ravens finish atop multiple special teams rankings for 2021 season

Pro Bowl kicker Justin Tucker once again led the impeccable Baltimore special teams this season.

Rutschman, Rodriguez headline five Orioles prospects on Baseball America’s top 100 list

Catcher Adley Rutschman enters 2022 as the top prospect in baseball, according to the respected publication.

Reviewing Ravens’ rookie class after 2021 season

First-round pick Odafe Oweh ranked second on the team in both sacks and quarterback hits.

The X’s and O’s and the Jimmy and Joes

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the incredible QB play in NFL playoffs thus far

Paving paradise to have more flyouts and less home runs?

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss who benefits from Camden Yards fence move

The new world of sports betting and its impact on how we watch

Longtime sports media exec David Katz discusses betting and the future of sports wagering with Nestor

Moving on from Martindale feels like “glass half empty” decision from Ravens

If Wink Martindale's dismissal was any indication, the Ravens are in for a facelift that goes beyond rebuilding the defensive line.

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

After 10 years with Ravens, Don “Wink” Martindale out as defensive coordinator

Martindale, 58, had led Baltimore's defense since the 2018 season and had coached the linebackers before that.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Unpacking the Friday afternoon news dump of Wink’s dismissal from Owings Mills

Luke Jones and Nestor unpack the mysterious Friday afternoon departure of Wink Martindale

Will the changing dimensions of Camden Yards really help the Orioles win?

Luke Jones and Nestor debate the great left field wall move of the Orioles at Camden Yards. Whose idea was this and what does it mean?

Reaching up and over the Camden Yards wall with “semi-retired” AP sportwriter Dave Ginsburg

Dave Ginsburg of The Associated Press joins Nestor for a Camden Yards history tour of left field from the press box

For the love of Camden Yards, wasn’t it perfect already?

Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss the universal love and joy of cherished baseball stadium Camden Yards

One more way to make a Weis decision to help local schools at checkout

Alissa Evans joins Nestor to explain the Weis4School program and how to enroll your kids. Oh, and some new winter ice cream ideas.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Next election race for Comptroller of Maryland begins as Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses candidacy and role

Bowie Mayor Tim Adams discusses vaccines for citizens and his background and candidacy for Maryland Comptroller in Prince George's County.

Memories of 20 years ago in Tampa come flooding back and what it all means?

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the significance of the mojo of the Ravens in Baltimore to lift the city and region on the 20th Anniversary of a Tampa miracle and parade that brought us together.

Finding gratitude amidst pandemic holiday madness

The election fallout and recent COVID lockdowns have created tough emotions but Todd Schuler and Nestor try to find the blessings with the turkey and cranberry as Thanksgiving approaches.

Looking ahead to what’s next for the business of sports in Baltimore

Master of sports marketing Marty Conway welcomes a new year with plenty of COVID issues in business of local sports

EDUCATION

Life in Perry Hall and issues for community with Councilman Marks

Councilman David Marks joins Nestor to discuss the benefits of solutions-based community conversations, gun safety Bills, and pleasant living in and around Perry Hall.

Having no bars for service is a real thing all over the fringes of Maryland

The pain is real when you're trying to send a text or communicate on the backroads of The Free State. Our Chief Digital Officer Mike Rosenfeld discusses the challenges – political, financial and practical – about wifi issues for learning and working on the Eastern Shore and Western Maryland.

A spring checkup for post-COVID life

Our resident financial advisor Leonard Raskin asks Nestor if he's ready for the realities of post-COVID life.

HEALTH

Portion control and counting summer calories

It was easy to pick up pounds during the lockdown but summer is a great time to change your diet and take advantage of delicious fresh fruits and vegetables. Some of us know about summer overload and beach bodies.

The unmasking of Maryland

Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss the unmasking of local society and the roofs of Western Maryland he'll be passing on the Crab Cake Tour in August.

A functioning government is the only path to exit this pandemic

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.

ARTS

Chip Znuff of Enuff Znuff joins Nestor to talk rock and rock and M3 Festival at Merriweather

One time, Nestor Aparicio and Chip Znuff saw Nolan Ryan pitch at Memorial Stadium together in a limo. And, yes, Chip was wearing that hat and those shades. Get high on a new thing and a few old stories in this one...

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...

Wes Moore and the power of community

We are all searching for our inner Robin Hood...

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.

That time Tommy Lasorda dropped by for some talk about steroids in baseball

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

Let Marvin Lewis tell the tale of the greatest defense in NFL history 20 years later

Telling the story of the 2000 Baltimore Ravens never gets old. Defensive coordinator Marvin Lewis joined Nestor from Arizona State to recap some of the old purple magic and how it changes your life.

John Steadman and Nestor discuss history of Baltimore football at The Barn

Nestor treasures every one of these conversations with his mentor and the legend of Baltimore sportswriting. From Colts to Ravens, indeed...

Counting and recalling the roots of Baltimore vs. Raiders

Longtime NFL insider Clark Judge goes from "Ghost To the Post" and Bert Jones birthday to Al Davis and Art Modell and Bob Irsay and John Elway how in the world the Oakland Raiders ever wound up in Las Vegas. What would Pete Rozelle make of this?

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.

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

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...

Brooks talks optimism and hope for the 1997 Orioles – and he was right!

Opening Day was always a big deal in Baltimore. We spent this one at Bohager's on Eden Street with Number Five talking about the good ole' days of 'dem O's.

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...

The “great” Nils Lofgren talks about being an E Streeter

WNST.net owner Nestor Aparicio chats about all things E Street with the "great" Nils Lofgren who plays guitar in Bruce Springsteen's legendary Hall of Fame band.

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