Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz brings realities of Preakness and horse racing industry to light with Nestor
Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz brings realities of Preakness and horse racing industry to light with Nestor
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Where’s the party?
He was the house DJ for several of our WNST Purple Pep Rallies on the road over the years – and remains steadfast in his support of the Orioles and Ravens – but his real gig is throwing parties for kids (and parents, too) all over the region. Let Josh Levine of Electra Entertainment tell you about his Hulkamania bar mitzvah and his piece of Baltimore sports history on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare in Catonsville.
Our horse racing savant Dick Jerardi brings Preakness history and future into light with Nestor
Our horse racing savant Dick Jerardi brings Preakness history and future into light with Nestor
Let’s talk 40 years of Pimlico and Preakness weekend memories
There’s only one guest who has joined Nestor for 31 years of Preakness week previews and handicapping every one of them. Our dear friend Dick Jerardi (formerly of Towson) ran off to Philadelphia from The News American and Sportsf1rst in 1984 and never came back – except for the third Saturday of May. A view from high above Pimlico from two guys who have seen it all at Old Hilltop.
The realities of Maryland racing after the Preakness
Frank Vespe of The Racing Biz brings Nestor the same great inside information that WNST-AM 1570 listeners are treated to every Saturday morning from 10-11 a.m. With another Preakness coming (and going), here are some realities of the Triple Crown and the horse racing industry that can’t be ignored.
CFG Bank CEO and President Bill Wiedel talks music, future of downtown and the Arena backstory with Nestor
CFG Bank CEO and President Bill Wiedel talks music, future of downtown and the Arena backstory with Nestor
Taking Ross Peddicord down the stretch on forty years of friendship and racetracks
Ross Peddicord and Nestor catch up on 40 years of friendship around writing and racing
So just how and why did CFG Bank put its name on former Baltimore Civic Center?
CFG Bank CEO and President Bill Wiedel talks about the history and future of downtown’s arena. And why his bank came forward to support the Oak View Group in supporting the new CFG Bank Arena, a phenomenal renovated and upgraded showcase and concert facility that is already packing ’em back into downtown for the greatest musicians in the world.
Journalist Chris Cillizza discusses the convergence of Presidents, politics and sports in American history with Nestor
Journalist Chris Cillizza discusses the convergence of Presidents, politics and sports in American history with Nestor and the stories behind his new book: “Power Players: Sports, Politics and the American Presidency.”
Glen McFaul tells Nestor about his grandfather Ernie Tyler and his connection to Ironhorse Tavern
Local restaurant owner Glen McFaul tells Nestor about his grandfather Orioles legend Ernie Tyler and connection to @IronHorseTavern on Cromwell Bridge Road & new McFaul’s Oyster & Reel on the Middle River deep in the heart of Essex.
Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks brittle and saving lives before Sante National Kidney Foundation event
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at Museum of Industry for National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
The connection between McFaul’s and legendary Orioles Iron Man Ernie Tyler
Local restaurant owner Glen McFaul tells Nestor about his grandfather and Orioles legend Ernie Tyler and his connection to Ironhorse Tavern on Cromwell Bridge Road and the new McFaul’s Oyster & Reel on the Middle River deep in the heart of Essex.
The brittle and mettle to help save lives at Sante for National Kidney Foundation
Local entrepreneur and Brittle Queen Natasha Brown-Wainwright talks about her confections and saving lives in advance of the annual Sante Night out at The Baltimore Museum of Industry for the National Kidney Foundation on Wednesday, May 10.
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s joins Ron Legler to discuss new Lexington Market and emerging downtown comeback
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s joins Ron Legler to discuss new Lexington Market and emerging downtown comeback
Attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler talks Derby, Preakness and crawfish and crab cakes with Nestor
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
Local realtor Shannon Toback talks travel, hospitality and the mountains of Patagonia with Nestor
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
Local Baltimore tour expert Chris Riehl joins Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour to discuss what makes Charm City great
Local Baltimore tour expert Chris Riehl joins Nestor on MD Crab Cake Tour to discuss what makes Charm City great
The new Lexington Market and CFG Bank Arena promise hope for downtown
The best part of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour is bringing good folks together. It’s no surprise as neighbors, Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood and Ron Legler of The Hippodrome know each other. Hear how they’re working together to make your next downtown theater, sports or music experience safer and more memorable.
The ghosts (and drink glasses) of Derby past and Preakness future
Essex attorney and recovering politician Todd Schuler joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss his passion for horse racing, the Kenturky Derby and his weird Cajun spin on Preakness Saturday at his place.
Coming back from Patagonia and chilling with a crab cake after Chile
Local realtor Shannon Toback joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill to renew their radio friendship and to discuss travel, hospitality and hiking the rugged mountains of Patagonia.
Is Baltimore showing the signs of life we all want to see?
Local Baltimore tour expert – and huge Orioles fan – Chris Riehl joins Nestor at Captain Larry’s in Federal Hill on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss what makes Charm City great through his eyes and the ears of folks who are charmed by all that our place has to offer.
The growth and after effects of Chris Rock at the Hippodrome
Our pal Ron Legler of the France-Merrick Performing Arts Center tells Nestor about Broadway life in downtown Baltimore after the epic Chris Rock on Netflix special and what makes the Charm City great.
A last pitch to win $50,000 on one Orioles home run
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gives another pitch for Home Run Riches and chance to win 50 grand for 50 years when the Baltimore Orioles hit their 50th homer of the season. And they’re hitting a lot of them quickly so far…
Former Harford County Executive Barry Glassman updates Nestor on Annapolis legislature and recreation cannabis changes coming July 1
Former Harford County Executive Barry Glassman updates Nestor on Annapolis legislature and recreation cannabis changes coming July 1
Catching up with Glassman on Annapolis and cannabis legislation
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour returning to Harford County, we asked former County Executive Barry Glassman to educate us on the new rules for recreational cannabis in Maryland and a primer for all things Annapolis and sine die after an active session in Annapolis.
John Martin and Nestor discuss Home Run Riches and the Orioles homer binge turning fans into winners
John Martin and Nestor discuss the Home Run Riches promotion with The Maryland Lottery and the Orioles recent homer binge turning fans into winners.
Who is going to hit that big 50th Anniversary Orioles Home Run for riches?
John Martin and Nestor discuss the Home Run Riches promotion with The Maryland Lottery and the Orioles recent homer binge turning fans into winners.
New UMBC soccer coach Anthony Adams comes back to Dundalk to talk Retriever Fever with Nestor at Costas Inn
New UMBC soccer coach Anthony Adams comes back to Dundalk to talk Retriever Fever with Nestor at Costas Inn
John Martin and Nestor convene for 50th Anniversary of Maryland Lottery with Pete at Costas Inn
John Martin and Nestor convene for 50th Anniversary of Maryland Lottery with Pete at Costas Inn
Kicking it in Dundalk with “new” UMBC head coach Anthony Adams
New UMBC soccer coach Anthony Adams comes back to Dundalk to talk Retriever Fever with Nestor at Costas Inn
Celebrating places like Costas that have been with The Maryland Lottery for all 50 years
The 50th Anniversary celebration of the Maryland Lottery kicked off right where it all began: under the whiskey and lottery sign at Costas Inn in Dundalk. The Director of the Maryland Lottery John Martin joined Pete Triantafios and Nestor to tell a special story about the local partnerships over a half century of picking winners and having fun.
Former Terp Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss Lights Out MMA promotion and improving days and NIL at College Park
Former Terp Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss Lights Out MMA promotion and improving days and NIL at College Park
Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast She Got Game
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
Merriman: Turning the lights on about Lights Out XF MMA card on May 6th
Former Terp and NFL defensive lineman Shawne Merriman joins Nestor to discuss his West Coast-based Lights Out MMA promotion and the improving days and NIL money at College Park. And, of course, some thoughts on Lamar Jackson and his future.
She Got Game: The power of women in sports and leadership
Longtime journalist and former Terps gymnast Bonnie Bernstein joins Nestor to discuss the inspiration behind hew new sports leadership podcast and the powerful women who have used their sports experiences to build teams of influence in the business world after their playing days.
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn that have been there from start
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn that have been there from start
Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson
Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson @leighsteinberg #RavensFlock
The Hit It Big season is here as Orioles go to bat
Seth Elkin of Maryland Lottery tells us the about 50th Anniversary partners like Costas Inn, hosting the Maryland Crab Cake Tour on April 5th to get ready for baseball season and a chance to play Home Run Riches.
What if Lamar Jackson had an agent like Leigh Steinberg?
Super agent Leigh Steinberg joins Nestor after his client Patrick Mahomes’ second Super Bowl title to continue the debate about the value of a sports agent to a player like Lamar Jackson in this free agency and franchise tagging period.
Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Happy Valley, Terps season, Big 10 hoops and Kentucky Derby hopefuls
Dick Jerardi joins Nestor to discuss Happy Valley, Terps season, Big 10 hoops and Kentucky Derby hopefuls
