Monday, January 18, 2021

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Ravens stand pat at deadline, welcome Woodhead back to practice

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A tight salary cap made it unlikely Baltimore would make a significant trade by Tuesday's 4 p.m. deadline.
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Adeboyejo headlines early list of Ravens practice-squad signings

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The Ole Miss product turned heads early in the summer, but he struggled to carry it over to preseason games.
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Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
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Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.
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Community

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

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Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.
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Community

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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As we continue discussing the challenges of the pandemic on parents and schools and teachers, Board Chair Makeda Scott joins us to tackle wi-fi, remote learning and lessons learned.
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Baltimore Positive Classic

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.
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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

AUDIO VAULT

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Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America

Dutch Ruppersberger joins party of six Baltimore County Executives for roundtable on Trump, sedition, democracy and future of America
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Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories

Legendary sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor talk four decades of friendship and Buffalo Bills memories
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Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history

Caps historian and Bills fan Ted Starkey talks hockey and Buffalo sports history
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NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens

NFL historian Vic Carucci joins Nestor from Buffalo to preview Bills and Ravens
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Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January

Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Buffalo to discuss temperature of Bills in January
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LOCAL DISCUSSION

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.

That time I vacationed in Buffalo

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Back in 2007, Nestor Aparicio did the 48-hour "Where to Go in Buffalo" video prior to a horrible Ravens loss to the Bills in Orchard Park. At least's Nestor's in North Tonowanda served a legit hot dog. Oh, and the wings were solid as well...

Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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Ted Venetoulis. Don Hutchinson. Dennis Rasmussen. Jim Smith. Don Mohler. All led by Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger on Capitol Hill with a frank and open conversation about the future of America after a White Nationalist assault on democracy. Leadership matters.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

The temperature of Bills this January is not cold

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The snow, wind and cold of Saturday night in Buffalo is part of vibe. Matt Parrino joins Nestor from Syracuse.com to discuss the surging Bills and how Stefan Diggs has changed the offense.

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

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Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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Todd Schuler and Nestor discuss an incredible Ravens playoff win – and the future of democracy in America. It's been that kind of week...

American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

White House photographer Doug Mills focuses on four decades of chronicling Presidents with insider storytelling that will make you glad you spent time with this one. From Trump calling him a genius to the iconic image of Bush learning of 9/11 and playing horseshoes with his father and sharing Christmas Eve with the Reagans.

SPORTS

Tasker says Buffalo is ready for Allen to lead Bills to Tampa

Our favorite special teamer Steve Tasker brings us a Hall of Fame look at the surging Buffalo Bills and Josh Allen in preparation for the Ravens playoff visit to Orchard Park.

Campbell proud of Ravens teammates, but 2020 “just wasn’t good enough for us”

Despite the defense holding one of the best offenses in the NFL to a meager 10 points, the Ravens head into the offseason.

A Bills Hall of Famer and an American hero join forces to help vets with pets

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Buffalo Bills Hall of Famer Joe DeLamielleure and a Marine with a special story to tell discuss pets for military soldiers via Sierra Delta.

Elias, Perez speak on Orioles international signing class

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The class includes the first two seven-figure international signings in club history.

Snead believes painful end to season will motivate Jackson even more

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"It’s just a matter of time, so it’s really on him. I think this game is going to be a wake-up call for him hopefully this offseason."

Twelve Ravens thoughts ahead of divisional-round tilt with Buffalo

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The Bills have a terrific passing offense while Baltimore has a special running game and better defense. We’ll see which profile prevails.

Judon on season-ending loss to Buffalo: “It’s hard to go out like this”

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The Pro Bowl outside linebacker recorded a strip-sack for a Ravens defense that allowed only 10 points against the explosive Bills offense.

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

Andrews: “Things didn’t fall in the right direction at the right time” for Ravens

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The standout tight end credited the Buffalo defense for keeping the Ravens out of rhythm for much of the night in the 17-3 divisional-round loss.

Ravens are no strangers reaching for Tampa on the road route

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Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss how the Ravens postseason magic has always worked on the road. So far, so good in Nashville. Now, can Lamar Jackson continue his magic in Buffalo?

Familiar problems coupled with unexpected miscues sink Ravens in end

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One by one, the issues resurfaced for a Baltimore offense that had seemingly hit its stride over these last six weeks.

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

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We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

DENNIS KOULATSOS

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BALTIMORE NEWS

The rituals of Ravens fans during the Festivus indoor home tailgate

We're used to being at the games. Or having friends over. Or being at an awesome place like Franco's in Catonsville. But what happens when tacos win and wings lose? Anyone else as superstitious about Ravens game day food spreads?

Luke and Nestor get you ready for Bills and Ravens in Buffalo tonight

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss ways Ravens can win in Buffalo. A full preview of Xs and Os from the WNST Sports crew. @BaltimoreLuke @NestorAparicio #RavensFlock #BillsMafia

That time 20 years ago when this Ravens safety broke Tennessee’s heart

Twenty years later, Ravens postseason hero Anthony Mitchell comes back to Baltimore to talk Lamar and Super Bowl confetti.

Time to give Lamar Jackson some praise after a Ravens playoff win

Luke Jones and Nestor raise all arms in a "V" to give Lamar – and his teammates and the organization – all praise after the first playoff win of this era for John Harbaugh. We'll be onto Buffalo but not just yet...

When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

Local C.E.O. Bill Cole joins Nestor to discuss how the Ravens' postseason ride and the unrest in our country have kept us all occupied during a plague.

POLITICS

ImpeachAPalooza features Maryland’s best podcasts discussing the insurrection and inauguration

Our ElectionPalooza crew has reassembled to discuss the future of America. Don Mohler and Nestor host Lucinda Ware, Tom Coale, Candace Dodson-Reed, Marc Steiner and Damian O'Doherty as we talk through the most turbulent week of our lifetime in this country.

A conversation about the modern complexity of public education in Baltimore County

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American Presidential history through the genius lens of a Pulitzer-winning eye

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When Ravens Festivus and the future of democracy collide

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Six former Baltimore County Executives discuss siege on Capitol and future of America

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A Ravens playoff win and a coup attempt all in the same week

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MUSIC CLASSIC

Music

If you could see inside my heart, then you would understand…

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Never say goodbye to this cowboy on a steel horse...
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Arts

Joe Perry of Aerosmith talks about sex, drugs and rock and roll on Pump tour in July 1990

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Yeah, this pic is Steven Tyler but the modern Toxic Twins were in the middle of a glorious second run as one of the greatest bands in the world when Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore. This is the story of how the train kept 'a rolling on the best comeback in the history of rock and roll.
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Arts

Drummer Todd Sucherman of Styx tells Nestor about life during pandemic and lights in a rock and roll band

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The last remaining member of Styx that Nestor has never chatted with joined him during the downtime of humanity to talk about singing for...
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Arts

Searching for the legend of Eddie Van Halen

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Before the death of the guitarist virtuoso, Van Halen historian Greg Renoff discussed his journey in writing about how four kids from Southern California got signed and became the biggest rock band in the world. Little dreamers, indeed...
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Music

Cause you’re looking for a hero

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And baby it ain't me...
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Music

Never forget the power of the K-Tel Hit Machine

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Who needed a "mix tape" when you had the power of the yacht rock compilation?
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BUSINESS

Arts

Showcasing availability and services during pandemic at Enoch Pratt Free Library

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We all have more time to read and learn during this crisis! Let Heidi Daniel tell you what a great library system means to a community...
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Introducing Baltimore Positive and our goals

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This is Part 1 of Don Mohler's interview with Nestor Aparicio to launch Baltimore Positive in April 2019. And look at how this web platform turned out...
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Charity

The ‘other’ Kolarek makes a baseball pitch for A League of Dreams

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His son Adam Kolakek just won the World Series with the Los Angeles Dodgers. Meet the Catonsville dad and hear and help his mission.
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Business

How can Congress help Baltimoreans during COVID? We asked Dutch…

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Our inaugural chat at Baltimore Positive was with Congressman Dutch Ruppersberger during better times in April 2019. Now with the election and COVID and Ravens' season all very much in progress, we took some serious citizen time with Dutch.
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EDUCATION

Baltimore Positive Classic

Cardin discusses Schaefer’s vision for daily progress in Baltimore

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Cardin discusses the future of Baltimore and the role our local government will play
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Weller discusses a vision for a 21st century Baltimore community in Port Covington

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Saving communities and saving lives. The middle part of our incredible chat with Marc Weller, who is leading the charge to create Port Covington, contains some deep thoughts on the future of Baltimore and inclusiveness and 21st century neighborhoods. (And a little rye...)
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Baltimore Positive Classic

Don and Nestor celebrate a couple of hundred Baltimore Positive chats and the “why” of our mission

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So just how did this whole "Baltimore Positive" thing begin...
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HEALTH

Business

Ransom says MedChi docs are on frontlines battling and need community COVID support

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An appreciation and some insights from the doctors who are waging a battle against the corona virus
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Community

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

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Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.
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Bill Cole

Opening up a conversation about local business while government shuts it down

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It's not easy being new mayor Brandon Scott. And it's certainly no picnic for the thousands of businesses impacted by his decision to shut down the city of Baltimore for many. Bill Cole and Nestor try to sort through the madness of what a pandemic does to a community.
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ARTS

Arts

Damian Darlington of Brit Floyd shares his love of music of Pink Floyd with Nestor before Modell Lyric show

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Everyone loves a night of Pink Floyd music. These guys do it as well as anyone in the world outside of Roger and David at this point.
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Arts

Legendary musician Livingston Taylor gets folksy with Nestor

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The music education never ends and when the Berklee professor and guitarist and songwriter speaks, we hear the tales of the road and memories along the way.
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Arts

My lifer friend (and your favorite cartoonist) who loves the Buffalo Bills

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Legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano and Nestor have been friends since working together at The News American in 1984. Before the Ravens play in Orchard Park for a chance to move on in 2021, let them tell you about their journey with the Buffalo Bills during the K-Gun halcyon days.
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LEADERSHIP

After that delicious Thanksgiving dinner, you gotta get up and move!

Let our local Planet Fitness fitness guru and internet sensation from Poly tell you how to start moving past the gravy and mashed potatoes on Black Friday and beyond the holiday cookies and leftovers.

Catching the second wave of safety during this COVID winter

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Williams discusses race education and the future of American children

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LoBianco tells us all he knows about Pence the politician

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Will the changes at City Hall make a difference?

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WNST CLASSIC

Arts

Livin’ on a Prayer: Music and songwriting legend Desmond Child discusses his memoirs and book of hits

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Bottom line: some of Nestor's favorite songs were written by this guy. Yours, too! If you love music – Kiss, Bon Jovi, Aerosmith, Michael Bolton, Kelly Clarkson, Ricky Martin, Alice Cooper – this is the man behind the words.
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Arts

Dudley Connell of The Seldom Scene gives Nestor an education in bluegrass music

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As he ages and gains musical wisdom, Nestor loves having on folks that push him beyond his boundaries and initial tastes. Gotta have an open mind. And open ears to hear the sounds of America...
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Remember That Time

The first time Nestor met Brian Billick and asked him if he was taking the Ravens job

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Before Living Classrooms and WNST, there was that time when Nestor flew to Minneapolis for the NFC Championship Game to meet the guy who would become the first Super Bowl-winning coach of the Baltimore Ravens.
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Arts

James Young discusses the legacy of Styx music and life without Dennis DeYoung in Summer 2003

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Styx was on the road with Journey and REO Speedwagon when JY checked in with his biggest sports radio fan in Baltimore.
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Celebrities

Tom Keifer talks music, life after Cinderella and the legend of Hammerjacks after Sarah Fleischer retirement gig in Baltimore

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Nestor was writing about the lads from Philadelphia back when they were opening for Bon Jovi and shaking all night. Yes, that is his 1986 autographed Circus Magazine. This was a retrospective chat about all of the bombast of the hairspray era and surviving and thriving in Nashville.
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Arts

James Young of Styx talks Frampton, rock and roll and the crazy Don King story

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The picture is from the 2003 Super Bowl in San Diego when boxing promoter Don King stormed the Radio Row set and pretended to...
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Arts

Severna Park’s Steve Gorman of The Black Crowes tells Nestor how hard to handle life was in a rock and roll band in the...

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This picture was taken in 1989 backstage at Hammerjacks. Locally born and bred drummer Steve Gorman (on right in Orioles orinthologically correct hat) will take over the story from there in the aftermath of his best-selling book on the history of the notoriously infamous Black Crowes and life with The Brothers Robinson.
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Celebrities

Jim Peterik of Survivor talks love of baseball and the Cubs as a vehicle for songwriting in aftermath of 2016 World Series

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Musician Jim Peterik formerly of Survivor talked about his Cubs World Series song with Nestor, who of course brought up the 1985 tour with R.E.O. Speedwagon and every great Rocky song...
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Celebrities

Art Donovan tells his life story at The Port in Harford County

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Legendary WJZ sports guy John Buren joined Nestor in honoring Fatso back when he had plenty of energy to tell his story – in the way that only Artie could tell it!
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Celebrities

Former Black Crowes drummer Steve Gorman discusses his incredible brother Jim

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Back in August 2016, the Severna Park native and longtime rock and roll drummer talked about coming to an Orioles game to bring awareness to his brother Jim's MSA (Multiple System Atrophy) diagnosis. This is an incredible story with Morgan State roots and pays tribute to an incredible local life we lost recently.
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