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Rocker John Allen joins Nestor for a beer and rock music history tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg

Our eternal rocker and Stone Horses pal John Allen returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg for a beer and some summer cheer, joining Nestor in a spirit chat about the heavy metal legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, forty years of Live Aid and still being preoccupied with 1985. (He co-wrote that song with Baltimore’s Mitch Allen, if you didn’t know that local music nugget!)

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The Child’s Play of a youth spent making music savored for a lifetime

Our eternal rocker and Stone Horses pal John Allen returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg for a beer and some summer cheer, joining Nestor in a spirit chat about the heavy metal legacy of Ozzy Osbourne, forty years of Live Aid and still being preoccupied with 1985. (He co-wrote that song with Baltimore’s Mitch Allen, if you didn’t know that local music nugget!)

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The Friday morning town hall of local talk at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville

Inspired by Zeke’s Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfast.

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Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg

The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.

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Baltimore baseball lore and the taste of fresh beer in Eldersburg

Ain’t the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.

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Coffee, conversation and life in Baltimore circa 1966 with Dan Rodricks

Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville to tell Nestor about his third and latest stage production about what life was like in Baltimore, Maryland in the summer of 1966. Coming in March 2026 to The BMA…

On the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, lifer Nestor pals David and Richard Abrahams compare Wembley and JFK Philly notes and memories

On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley Stadium while he was in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium, writing a long-forgotten review of the concert that was unearthed. Let them share memories and show and tell pictures and mementos of their experiences four decades later…

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What was it like to attend Live Aid in 1985?

On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley Stadium while he was in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium, writing a long-forgotten review of the concert that was unearthed. Let them share memories and show and tell pictures and mementos of their experiences four decades later…

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Feeling artsy?

Do you have a knack for art? The Maryland Lottery is offering a rare opportunity to put your Maryland-inspired drawing onto the next scratch-off promotion. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the story behind the story and talks Home Run Riches for the second half of baseball season.

Former Delegate Todd Schuler returns to discuss democracy and poor government trends with Nestor

What’s happening in America every day at the hands, masks and guns of these ICE raids should appall and outrage any citizen in this country who believes in The Constitution and the laws of our land. Former state delegate and current Essex attorney Todd Schuler returns to discuss democracy and some poor government Trumpian trends with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium.

Joe and Domenico DiPasquale tell Nestor about the move and expansion of their legendary Italian deli and eatery in Canton

This Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop was long overdue but sausage led to pasta and that led to the front door of the “new” Di Pasquale’s in Canton with chef Nancy Longo joining Nestor for a full history and origin story of the city’s most famous and beloved Italian eatery. Let Joe and Domenico Di Pasquale tell you about the move from Highlandtown and the expansion of their legendary tradition.

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The food and love and lore of Highlandtown and East Baltimore neighborhood deliciousness

When you put a world-traveled photojournalist from Dundalk who teaches his art with a world-renowned chef from Highlandtown who teaches everyone she can how to cook, you get an intersection in Canton of an explosion of “you can do it, too!” as well as some great laughs. Nancy Longo and Joe Giordano talk food and lore with a side of scrapple knowledge.

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“Due process” is not a right that should be in question in modern America

What’s happening in America every day at the hands, masks and guns of these ICE raids should appall and outrage any citizen in this country who believes in The Constitution and the laws of our land. Former state delegate and current Essex attorney Todd Schuler returns to discuss democracy and some poor government Trumpian trends with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium.

Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, Remember That Time, Travel

What makes Di Pasquale’s so special to East Baltimore?

This Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop was long overdue but sausage led to pasta and that led to the front door of the “new” Di Pasquale’s in Canton with chef Nancy Longo joining Nestor for a full history and origin story of the city’s most famous and beloved Italian eatery. Let Joe and Domenico Di Pasquale tell you about the move from Highlandtown and the expansion of their legendary tradition.

Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Nestor Aparicio, News, Remember That Time

Getting Steve Rouse off the farm and buzzing on his new podcast

It’s been two decades since WQSR radio legend Steve Rouse lorded over the No. 1 radio show in Baltimore with those Good Time Oldies but he’s been happily enjoying the good life on his local farm and tells Nestor why he and the Maynard have reunited to do some storytelling on his new podcast.

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Orioles still hitting ’em big for Home Run Riches contestants all summer long

Sure, it’s the All Star break in Baltimore but the season is far from over at the Maryland Lottery where fans are still winning big as the weather heats up and the balls fly. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gets Nestor familiar with some new games and a work of art to go with the big winners.

Congressman Johnny Olszewski joins Nestor at Costas Timonium to discuss his new job in Washington, D.C.

Finding care and compassion and the center of politics on Capitol Hill seems hard to imagine these days for most American citizens. Congressman Johnny Olszewski joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a lengthy discussion about his new responsibilities and job in Washington, D.C. representing the 2nd District in Baltimore.

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Johnny O: Arriving amidst the madness and lack of collaboration of a chaos Congress

Finding care and compassion and the center of politics on Capitol Hill seems hard to imagine these days for most American citizens. Congressman Johnny Olszewski joins Nestor at the new Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a lengthy discussion about his new responsibilities and job in Washington, D.C. representing the 2nd District in Baltimore.

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Crack The Sky still soaring 50 years later

Now 39 years after first interviewing John Palumbo of Crack The Sky as an 18-year old music critic at The Evening Sun, Nestor finally gets to ask the singer and songwriter to reflect on the band’s unique blend of rock, progressive elements, and complex songwriting, which often tackled themes of race, culture, and politics. Palumbo shares the origins of songs like “Nuclear Apathy” and “Songs of Soviet Sons,” and discusses the band’s resilience and the joy the music bring to fans in Baltimore.

Councilman Izzy Patoka and Hope Otto of Reter’s give Nestor the royal tour of Reisterstown

We came for a crab cake and got some good civics and community lessons from 2nd District councilman Izzy Patoka and owner Hope Otto of Reter’s Crab House & Grille discussing jobs, young people and the Reisterstown Improvement Association’s efforts to bring folks out and know their neighbors. A perfect stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions.

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The power of business, crabs and community in Reisterstown

We came for a crab cake and got some good civics and community lessons from 2nd District councilman Izzy Patoka and owner Hope Otto of Reter’s Crab House & Grille discussing jobs, young people and the Reisterstown Improvement Association’s efforts to bring folks out and know their neighbors. A perfect stop on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Curio Wellness and Liberty Pure Solutions.

Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Ravens, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, Travel

Reading the love of sports, seafood and Reisterstown at Reter’s Crab House & Grille

We love taking the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to new places and seeing old friends who attended our legendary WNST Roadtrips as a kid many years ago. Chef Brandon Kessler welcomes Nestor to Reter’s in Reisterstown for a crab cake and a Ravens’ journey from childhood with tasty results.

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Coming Clean with the Maryland Trek For Kids

They met over his now award-winning Butternut Squash Lasagna from Clean Cuisine at a Baltimore County Chamber of Commerce event, and over the years chef Jerry Schlichting and Nestor have become gastronomic pals on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. This time, it’s at The Y in Randallstown to discuss joining meteorologist Justin Berk on his Maryland Trek for kids battling cancer this August across the state.

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Five million reasons Essex has a very happy winner

There have been lots of Maryland Lottery winners recently but when someone wins $5 million bucks on Back River Neck Road in Essex, we take note. Managing Director of Communications and baseball historian Seth Elkin joins Nestor to talk about more than just Home Run Riches and grand slam power.

John Hoey and Barry Williams educate Nestor about modern world of The Y from Randallstown pool

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour of summer civic and community visits started us at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown for Juneteenth with John Hoey and Barry Williams educating Nestor about the modern world of community activities, fun and great health with The Y in Central Maryland all over the region. And the importance of partnerships with government and the local citizens that keep folks in every neighborhood moving and contributing to a better life in the land of pleasant living.

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Large progressive jackpots and the enduring fun of Keno

The Orioles are finally bashing some bombs and Home Run Riches (and even a grand slam) is paying off for some lucky local baseball fans. This week, Executive Director John Martin talks about the big progressive jackpot about to spill over $2 million and the social fun of Keno at The Maryland Lottery as summer winning gets started.

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