Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice tells Nestor about the fear and reward of doing tough journalism when danger calls abroad
Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice tells Nestor about the fear and reward of doing tough journalism when danger calls abroad
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The fear and reward of doing real journalism abroad
Journalist Gianna Toboni of Vice returns to discuss with Nestor her real brushes with the bad guys of the world and the rewards of doing the tough kind of journalism when danger calls from Mexico to the Middle East.
Rodricks: Why we love Baltimore so much and why it matters to us
In the aftermath of his brilliant stage production of “Baltimore, You Have No Idea,” our favorite columnist from The Baltimore Sun Dan Rodricks continues his tales of the good and bad of Baltimore and why we care about its image, reality and future.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 26: Rocksalt hospitality in Westminster and cold beer at Farmacy
The 26th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland led us to Westminster and the vaunted ‘cake of Rocksalt Grille and a beer on the farm at Farmacy Brewing in Reisterstown.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 22: Casey’s Crab in Laurel and Hysteria in Columbia en route to get The Fixx
The 22nd day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland found us rocking toward The Birchmere in Alexandria, Virginia but en route we got thirsty at Hysteria in Columbia and made a road stop at Casey’s Crab in Laurel where the owner insisted we go with the Crabmeat Cheesesteak. We’re glad we did!
John Feinstein tries to explain the wild west of NIL to Nestor as Terps hoops season begins under Willard
John Feinstein tries to explain the wild west of NIL to Nestor as Terps hoops season begins under Willard
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 21: Manor Tavern and Inverness in beautiful Monkton
The 21st day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland we began an adventure at The Manor Tavern in Monkton that ended a week later with an amazing crab cake at the bar and at Inverness Brewing right around the corner. A beautiful part of Maryland to explore!
There’s no denial of the NIL in college basketball
We went to an authority on college basketball to try to understand the new universe. Author and longtime chronicler of all things NCAA, hoops and “student athletes” John Feinstein tries to explain the wild, wild west of “Name Image and Likeness” NIL to Nestor as Terps hoops season begins under new head coach Kevin Willard.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 20: Once you go, you know
The 20th day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland we managed to pick up a legendary Angelina’s crab cake from a secret shipping location on Kent Island and a delicious beer at Ten Eyck Brewing in Queenstown.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 19: Longboard Cafe and Sinepuxent in Ocean City on MaCO guest day at beach
Day 19 of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour sent us back to the beach and a day of MaCO Conference and chats with politicians and leaders in Ocean City. Our crab cake at Longboard Cafe honored our pal Batman and we got wet with a local at Sinepuxent just over the Assawoman Bridge.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 17: Reaching Berlin before the beach and Crabs-To-Go and Burley Oak
The seventeenth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a day at the beach and stop at Crabs-To-Go in Berlin and some local attention on the farm at Burley Oak Brewing.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 16: Salisbury kindness at Mogan’s Oyster House and pair of beers at Evolution and Burnish
The sixteenth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a beautiful morning drive across the Bay Bridge to spend the day in Salisbury. Mayor Jake Day & Delegate Carl Anderton were great hosts at Mogan Oyster House and a pair of after dark beers at Evolution and Burnish. Plus, the Secretary of Kindness Grace Foxwell Murdock, one of our favorite guests.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 12: Jailbreak in Columbia and The Market at River Falls in Potomac
The twelfth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a concert jaunt over the Virginia state line but we caught a tasty beer at Jailbreak in Howard County and heard about a unique crab cake in Potomac in Montgomery County.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 10: Union Brewing in Hampden and The Crab Queen in Randallstown
The tenth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a lunchtime tour of Union Brewing in Hampden with gracious host and founder Adam Benesch and an insanely delicious crab cake and platter from The Crab Queen in Randallstown.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss Terps and Ravens doubleheader weekend for fall football
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss Terps and Ravens doubleheader weekend for fall football
Life is better on the sunny side of the stadium
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to discuss his Ohio State and Terps and Ravens fall family weekend trying to stay warm
Pollster Patrick Gonzales talks election results, trends and the future of Democratic Maryland with Nestor
Pollster Patrick Gonzales talks election results, trends and the future of Democratic Maryland with Nestor
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the power and future of solar energy and whether now is the time
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the power and future of solar energy and whether now is the time
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on the realities of mobile sports wagering
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on the realities of mobile sports wagering
The year that purple Maryland became very blue again
Pollster Patrick Gonzales talks election results, trends and the future of a Democratic Maryland in Annapolis.
Is now the right time for blue skies and solar energy?
Our longtime pal Bill Cole of Cole Roofing tells Nestor why Gordian Energy and his team has been having more conversations with locals about the power and future of solar energy.
Getting ready for mobile sports wagering this week?
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery updates Nestor on the realities of mobile sports wagering and why the wait will be worth it.
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss new laws and old belief systems as America votes for change
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor discuss new laws and old belief systems as America votes for change
Was it high time for Maryland to get legal?
Our chief digital doctor Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor in a discussion of how it felt in the ballot box back on Tuesday as new laws replace old belief systems in America. It only occurs when our votes change our municipalities and country.
Wes Moore tells us how the next four years are going to be different for Maryland
Wes Moore tells Nestor and Don his plans to make Maryland growth a source of pride over next decade
Wes Moore explains his vision for Maryland over next decade
Wes Moore joins Nestor and Don to talk campaign and celebrate Maryland and end of Crab Cake Tour
Lierman tells us where the money goes in Annapolis
Brooke Lierman joins Nestor at The Land of Kush to discuss role of comptroller in Maryland
Measuring the growth of Project Bounce Back and Boys and Girls Clubs
Y’landa Burch educates Nestor on the funds from Project Bounceback and the growth of the organization and its outreach with children all over the state.
Sports, fresh air, neighborhoods and Baltimore kids coming together
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour was designed to bring new friends together. Catonsville family attorney Lou Weinkam and Nestor’s lifer pal Howard Scher of Duct Doctors had a spirited chat about fall, football, local business and how sports bring us together.
Lou Weinkam and Howard Scher join Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont in Catonsville
Lou Weinkam and Howard Scher join Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour at The Beaumont in Catonsville
Terry “Tark” Aronson and Frank Culotta discuss basketball luncheon for Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation on October 3
Terry “Tark” Aronson and Frank Culotta discuss basketball luncheon for Cal Ripken Sr. Foundation on October 3
Telling the story of local college basketball for Cal Sr. Foundation
The 10th Annual Men’s College Basketball Tip-off returns to downtown Baltimore on October 3rd. Local business leaders Terry “Tark” Aronson and Frank Culotta discuss the history of the event and how Gary Williams, Jay Wright, Jay Bilas and Scott Van Pelt have helped lift the Cal Ripken, Sr. Foundation and children in tough circumstances through sports.
Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation joins Nestor at Union Brewing to talk Baltimore beer and cheer
Matt Gallagher of Goldseker Foundation joins Nestor at Union Brewing to talk Baltimore beer and cheer
Wes Moore tells Nestor and Don his plans to make Maryland growth a source of pride over next decade
Wes Moore tells Nestor and Don his plans to make Maryland growth a source of pride over next decade
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 9: Finding Mike Tomlin on the fields of Latrobe
The ninth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a morning drive around Deep Creek Lake and an adventure north through the rolling hills of Pennsylvania past Ohiopyle, Falling Water and on to bucolic Latrobe to watch the Pittsburgh Steelers participate in one of the final old-school training camp days still remaining in the NFL.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 8: Mountains, lakes, High Points and Ace’s Run
The eighth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a crystal clear morning at Deep Creek Lake and an adventure into West Virginia searching for the highest point in Maryland. Beer and cheer at Mountain State and a tasty bar crab cake at crowded Ace’s Run on the lake.
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 7: Digging Deep on the beauty of Rocky Gap and taps of 1812 and Cumberland
The seventh day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a beautiful morning and incredible spread from chef Dustin Coldsmith at Rocky Gap Casino and the Lakeside Grille. Just a stunning spot in our incredible state! You need to get to this place. We ventured west and managed to hit two Cumberland taps before finding Deep Creek Lake.
Bringing a Weis fresh catch to your table before summer ends
Hannah Gratti of Weis Markets joins Nestor to discuss fresh summer seafood at Weis Markets
Taking a time out in Westminster at Rocksalt to find Maryland cuisine
Lee Nardyz and Chef Aaron of Rocksalt Grille serve Nestor the good Maryland stuff in Westminster
Maryland Crab Cake (and Brewery) Tour Day 6: From Frederick to Hagerstown to Hancock to Rocky Gap, Monocacy and Cushwa Breweries and legendary Buddy Lou’s Antiques
The sixth day of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery, Goodwill, Window Nation and the Restaurant Association of Maryland featured a morning of visiting our favorite city in Maryland: Frederick and then a day of exploration (and beer) west toward Hagerstown, Hancock and onto Rocky Gap Casino and Resort where we enjoyed a fire pit on the lake.
