JT The Brick returns at Ravens bye to talk Raiders and Ravens woes from Las Vegas
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T. […]
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JT The Brick: No rush to end belief in NFL season just yet –but 1-5 is One And Five
It’s always a bye week pleasure to tour the NFL and get some perspective from folks like the legendary J.T. The Brick in Las Vegas, where 2-4 is still better than where the Ravens sit in Baltimore. From Pete Carroll to John Harbaugh and Geno Smith to Lamar Jackson, some AFC analysis and the invisible airwaves crackling with life regarding the much-awaited Rush tour in 2026 for the spirit of two sports radio lifers.
Chasing quarterbacks and catching up with Marvin Lewis
It’s always time well spent with our favorite former Baltimore Ravens defensive coordinator and now “semi-retired” head coach Marvin Lewis. From his college work at Arizona State and his son’s career at UNLV and his weekly NFL radio calls for Sports USA, he’s staying busy and always ready to talk defense, the importance of a pass rush and what to do when you’re 1-5 and your franchise quarterback is hurt.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss MLB and A’s appearance in Sacramento as Orioles arrive
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
The embarrassment of MLB and bush league stadium seasons
A six-game winning streak this week and the re-emergence of Adley Rutschman – and better pitching – all have the Orioles pointed in the right direction. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the current state of the Birds and the bizarre first-time appearance in rented Sacramento to play the scuffling former Oakland Athletics in a minor-league stadium.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss traditions and memories of Orioles baseball and thud of last place
Up late and watching last place baseball from Seattle? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the traditions and memories of Orioles baseball and the thud of a very unexpected last place standing from a disappointing team in disarray.
Nashville Predators GM Barry Trotz joins Nestor to reminsce about Stanley Cup and how to win another one
They met in the Baltimore Civic Center press box almost 40 years ago and the fire on ice of the former Baltimore Skipjacks head coach still burns. The future Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has returned to Nashville to become the Predators general manager and joins Nestor to talk about how to win another Stanley Cup on the management side and what keeps him motivated to maintain a grueling hockey life and NHL pace that is teaching him new lessons in the game.
The traditions and pain of being an Orioles fan
Up late and watching last place baseball from Seattle? Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss the traditions and memories of Orioles baseball and the thud of a very unexpected last place standing from a disappointing team in disarray.
Trotz: Going home to finish the job in Nashville has been the ultimate challenge
They met in the Baltimore Civic Center press box almost 40 years ago and the fire on ice of the former Baltimore Skipjacks head coach still burns. The future Hockey Hall of Fame inductee has returned to Nashville to become the Predators general manager and joins Nestor to talk about how to win another Stanley Cup on the management side and what keeps him motivated to maintain a grueling hockey life and NHL pace that is teaching him new lessons in the game.
The host of The Maryland Party Howard Perlow tells Nestor about legend of Wynn, Las Vegas and local leadership gathering
Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive from The Maryland Party and talking about growth and potential for our region.
Viva Las Vegas: Wins, Wynn and the legend of The Maryland Party every May
Nearly three decades into throwing the biggest Maryland party not held in-state, Howard Perlow tells Nestor about the Baltimore lore of Steve Wynn and the lure of Las Vegas sunshine for local leadership to gather for networking and business. Attended by the state’s premier developers, managers, brokers, professionals, lenders, lawyers, politicians, consultants and government officials, we’ll be at the Encore pool in May broadcasting Baltimore Positive and talking about growth and potential for our region.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses The Dead awakening via Rewards contest
The first days are the hardest days so Curio Wellness has put together a fun excursion contest to Las Vegas to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. Signing up for rewards is fun and easy and Nestor asks Wendy Bronfein all about what’s happening at Far & Dotter in Timonium as we continue the trip through cannabis education.
Flying instead of Truckin’ to Vegas for Dead & Company
The first days are the hardest days so Curio Wellness has put together a fun excursion contest to Las Vegas to see Dead & Company at The Sphere. Signing up for rewards is fun and easy and Nestor asks Wendy Bronfein all about what’s happening at Far & Dotter in Timonium as we continue the trip through cannabis education.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks science of Valentine’s love and the plant with Nestor
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks science of Valentine’s love and the plant with Nestor Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness
From Paris, with Accelerent, hot wings and charity for LLS Visionary research
Our defending Accelerent champion and runner-up for The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society “Visionary Of The Year,” Cate Paris joins Nestor to discuss networking the right way, raising money to beat cancer and a future career in improv comedy from State Fare on “A Cup Of Soup or Bowl Week” in Catonsville.
Oh! Yeah, you should stop and explore love for Valentine’s Day
You’ve heard the hype now experience the story behind the “Oh!” line of products this week for the one that you love and share love with for Valentine’s Day. Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness talks about the science of the plant and a Golden Strawberry strain that has produced aphrodisiac effects that will heighten the holiday of love.
The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas
It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.
Joe Unitas tells Nestor why it was finally time to write a book of family wisdom handed down from Number 19
Joe Unitas tells Nestor why it was finally time to write a book of family wisdom handed down from Number 19
A focus on The Life Of Nestor Aparicio with “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” podcast
It was poolside on a 110-degree day in May 2024 at the Las Vegas Wynn resort and Encore pool as part of the Maryland contingent of business leaders who gather annually in Sin City for networking and discussion. Nestor Aparicio shares deep thoughts on his life and work as examined and questioned on “He’s Holy, I’m Knott” with Reverend Alvin Hathaway and local business leader Martin Knott, Jr. His 40-year media journey highlighting his passion for sports and extensive Baltimore sports media work and leadership bring some revelations here.
Why did Chad Steele take my press credentials after 26 years of covering the Baltimore Ravens?
This is my story in my own words. Listen and learn about how the NFL treats the local media and avoids the tough questions and intimidates local media who have traveled and reported on Baltimore football since before Art Modell brought the Ravens here in 1995. What happened is wrong and here’s why…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the implosion of Ravens against Raiders at home on Sunday
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 2 loss to Las Vegas
Going back to 2022, Baltimore has suffered nine defeats in which it led by multiple scores or owned a fourth-quarter lead.
What can Monken do to make Lamar and King Henry offense successful behind a leaky offensive line?
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 and the offensive line has been a large part of the team-wide inconsistencies that head coach John Harbaugh discussed in his postmortem after the Raiders meltdown. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems and potential solutions as the Dallas Cowboys await after a bad loss to the Saints.
The offensive play of the Ravens offensive line
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Harbaugh says Ravens must find more consistency across board to overcome 0-2 start
John Harbaugh discussed a number of topics on Monday, including the state of the offensive line entering Week 3.
John Harbaugh says Ravens must find more consistency to overcome 0-2 start
John Harbaugh says Ravens must find more consistency to overcome 0-2 start
ColumnNes: A black and silver Vegas nightmare raids the purple mojo
The Baltimore Ravens have a $50 million quarterback and a fifty-cent offensive line. Nestor Aparicio says in his #ColumnNes that it feels like the Ravens don’t lose much but when they do it’s usually involved some creative decisions, big botches and failed plays. And John Harbaugh lords over it all.
Offseason concerns rear ugly head in Ravens’ fourth-quarter collapse against Las Vegas
“We’ve got to find our mojo. We’ve got to find and do what we do because that’s not us at all.”
Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years
Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years
John Harbaugh on 0-2 start: “We will be defined by the next 15 games”
“We have to go back and look at every little thing, continue to clean up the things that we know we can clean up and get better.”
Ravens blow 10-point fourth-quarter lead, lose 26-23 to Las Vegas to fall to 0-2
Baltimore has started a season 0-2 for the first time since 2015.
Eddie Jackson discusses second-half woes of Ravens defense in 26-23 loss to Las Vegas
Eddie Jackson discusses second-half woes of Ravens defense in 26-23 loss to Las Vegas
Derrick Henry reflects on Ravens’ 0-2 start to open 2024
Derrick Henry reflects on Ravens’ 0-2 start to open 2024
Mark Andrews reacts to Ravens starting 0-2 following 26-23 loss to Raiders
Mark Andrews reacts to Ravens starting 0-2 following 26-23 loss to Raiders
Ronnie Stanley laments Ravens wasting too many shots to “really put the nail in the coffin” in Week 2 loss
Ronnie Stanley laments Ravens wasting too many shots to “really put the nail in the coffin” in Week 2 loss
Roquan Smith on Ravens’ Week 2 loss: “Trust me, it sucks more for us than anyone else”
Roquan Smith on Ravens’ Week 2 loss: “Trust me, it sucks more for us than anyone else”
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have “to find our mojo” after Week 2 collapse against Las Vegas
Lamar Jackson says Ravens have “to find our mojo” after Week 2 collapse against Las Vegas
John Harbaugh on 0-2 start: “We will be defined by the next 15 games”
John Harbaugh on 0-2 start: “We will be defined by the next 15 games”
Leaving the NFL beat but not beaten down
Our longtime pal and former Chargers, Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and the sports journalism industry and NFL grind after 15 years to be a father.
