Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco’s to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey
Mark Viviano steps out of retirement at Koco’s to tell Nestor his amazing broadcasting journey
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Give the ball to the strong-armed Venezuelan!
On a night when the Orioles’ bats awakened, it was the arm of Albert Suarez that continues to get the job done in a September pennant race. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ overall pitching hopes after another strong start from the Venezuelan righty at Fenway Park.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss offensive line play of Ravens and needs against Raiders
After the first look at the new and younger (and cheaper) offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor can only say it needs to improve for the running and passing game of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to be truly effective.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss NFL surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season
After watching three decades of Ravens football here in Baltimore, we aren’t the kind to overreact to a 27-20 loss to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs to start the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season.
The genius of Ricig and getting inside the mind of a sports cartoonist (and journalist)
It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.
So the Ravens are 0-1? So is half the league…
After watching three decades of Ravens football here in Baltimore, we aren’t the kind to overreact to a 27-20 loss to the World Champion Kansas City Chiefs to start the season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the surprises and storylines as Week 1 kicks off a long season.
Telling the folks at Koco’s Pub in Lauraville why the world loves them so much
It’s been a rough summer for our friends at Koco’s Pub with HVAC and crazy electrical failures on the city grid. But when you’re beloved like them, the world comes in for a social media crab cake rescue on hot summer nights. Let Marcella Knight and Eric Campbell tell you about Lauraville love while they serve Nestor the first oyster of his Maryland Oyster Tour.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles loss at Fenway and Lamar Jackson off the practice field
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
On college football and going to College Park to watch the Terps
Our money guy Leonard Raskin spends his weekends holed down with college football. And what a weekend it was from a South Bend surprise from an old Ravens coach to College Park where Coach Locksley can’t like what he sees. Something to take our minds off the Kansas City loss and 10 days before the Raiders arrive.
Like a spirit in the night, watching Eddie Vedder watch Bruce Springsteen as they converge in Baltimore
Nestor was once Down Under with The Boss and saw Bruce Springsteen and The E Street Band three times inside of a week…then Eddie Vedder showed up in the pit in Brisbane! Could it happen in Baltimore this week?
Things are going to need to be a whole lot better on offensive line for Ravens to move ball
After the first look at the new and younger (and cheaper) offensive line of the Baltimore Ravens, Luke Jones and Nestor can only say it needs to improve for the running and passing game of Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry to be truly effective.
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Lawrence Gowan of Styx talks music, songs, Canadian love and why classic rock still matters before Lyric and Ocean City gigs this weekend
With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
A September Holliday? Getting the Orioles right and Lamar back on the practice field
Our intrepid sports reporter Luke Jones spent Monday on the practice field of Owings Mills wondering where Lamar Jackson was and then watched the Orioles take another beating at Fenway. We thought September was supposed to be fun? Luke joined Nestor for a discussion about finding pitching and the youth of Jackson Holliday.
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Long-time Chiefs insider and historian Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start the NFL campaign.
Heading to Heads & Tails 5K Doggie Dash for Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commerce?
Local insurance specialist and Greater Baltimore Chamber of Commer John Kneisly joined Nestor to discussed various community events and initiatives, including the 5K Run, Walk, and Doggy Dash on September 22, which supports Reed’s Rescue, a dog rescue organization.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the slump and words of Adley Rutschman as Orioles continue to scuffle
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
Mary Drexler and John Martin educate Nestor on Responsible Gaming Month and football wagering season
Mary Drexler and John Martin discuss the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling assistance, offerings and resources to help a loved one in need with this addiction. Nestor asks lots of questions and wonders what happens if (or when?) you call the 1-800-Gambler helpline. With football back, it’s time to have a serious talk about limits.
What happened to Rutsch in the clutch?
Now entering a third month as one of the worst position players in Major League Baseball, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder when – or if – the phenom first overall pick and the former Adley Rutschman will re-emerge in time to lead the Baltimore Orioles into October. Meanwhile, the Birds are off to Fenway Park as the bats remain silent.
The Ravens from the Kansas City point of view…
Adam Teicher of ESPN Kansas City reviews another Mahomes victory over Lamar and Ravens to start NFL campaign
Falling into flavors of fall and finding relief
Well, of course there’s a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall! Wendy Bronfein, our Chief Cannabis Officer, updates Nestor on fall flavors and Fireball and provides more education for folks who need topical pain relief with Move line.
Sailing away with Styx memories and classic rock history with Lawrence Gowan
With Styx returning to The Lyric on September 13th and O.C. Bike Week on the 14th, Nestor called upon the only member of the band to never do his show. The great Canadian pianist, singer and classic rock guru Lawrence Gowan talks about his role in the band and its enduring ability to rock and create new music.
The long-term challenge for Orioles of Rubenstein to compete with deep-pocketed Yankees
Barry Bloom of Sportico joins Nestor to discuss Yankees and Orioles stretch run and MLB revenue strategies in small markets
Bringing the mystery of Aaron Rodgers to light in unauthorized biography “Out Of Darkness”
Author Ian O’Connor tells his journalism trail in writing new Aaron Rodgers unauthorized biography
Former Ravens center Matt Skura: “I believe Lamar Jackson will win a Super Bowl in Baltimore”
Former Ravens center Matt Skura joins Nestor from his home in Carolina to discuss life with Lamar, piecing together a young offensive line and running the ball and beating the Chiefs in Kansas City on Thursday night to kickoff the NFL season.
Do you miss the WNST Text Service for breaking sports news? (We do, too!)
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the WNST Service and the history of breaking sports news in Baltimore. And when and how it’ll be soon be returning and better than ever…
Being ‘well read’ does not include banning books in American libraries
Our favorite librarian advocate Meghan McCorkell of the Enoch Pratt Free Library tells Nestor about all of the cool, modern ways our local institution is serving our citizens and defending the rights of authors and the community to access books.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defense and losing to Mahomes again in Kansas CIty
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh, clock management and penalities on offensive line in loss to Chiefs
The hope of Rubenstein in aftermath of Free The Birds and Angelos
Communications executive, recovering journalist and Orioles lifer Greg Abel returns to talk at length about the hopes of Baltimore baseball fans with a great team on the field and new ownership at the helm. Oh, and when Nestor is getting his press credentials back at Camden Yards…
Sharing our memories of the Baltimore Stallions and Grey Cup glory in CFL
Local author and Towson media professor Ron Snyder shares more memories from his book on the Baltimore Stallions and the two CFL Grey Cup years in the mid 1990s and invites folks to his new documentary screening and discussion on the team’s football impact on Baltimore sports history. It premiers at Towson University on September 24.
Luke Jones and Nestor reset Orioles weekend after loss to woeful White Sox
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
ColumnNes: In the end, the Ravens came close but was it really a close game?
What is there to say about any Week 1 game in NFL in any year? It’s always choppy, sloppy and stoppy. And that’s just the officiating…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short in Kansas City in NFL kickoff
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City ito kickoff the NFL season.
Evaluating Ravens defense after another loss to Mahomes
Patrick Mahomes has been a problem for every team in the NFL. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ defensive effort in Kansas City after Thursday’s 27-20 loss to the Chiefs and whether they’ll get another chance in January.
The curious clock management of Harbaugh and Ravens after another Chiefs loss
Tick, tock. The Ravens were down 10 points in the fourth quarter and didn’t seem to be hasty. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions of John Harbaugh, clock management and the penalties to Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line in another loss to the Kansas City Chiefs.
The balancing act of Orioles manager Brandon Hyde with moving parts
Sweeping the worst team in the history of Major League Baseball didn’t happen this week against the White Sox but Luke Jones and Nestor remain bullish on the Orioles’ infirmary beginning to show signs that the October roster will look better than August did for health.
When an un-Likely inch is a foot in Kansas City…
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens coming up an unlikely foot short against Patrick Mahomes and the Chiefs in Kansas City to kickoff the NFL season.
Irish drinks, American football and Ravens season
Freshly back from Ireland with his son’s doctorate education on the other side of the pond, our financial insider Leonard Raskin visits with Nestor on the eve of another exciting season of Baltimore Ravens football.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens secondary and beating AFC North this season
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the strength of the Ravens’ secondary and beating the rest of the AFC North this season. Starting with the defending Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs on Thursday night.
