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Senator Chris Van Hollen looks to future of Biden administration with hope for American healing

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Fishmongers and crab cakes from market to track

The beauty of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery is telling the old stories of Baltimore with folks like Tommy Chagouris of Nick's at Cross Street then Fish House and now in Timonium at Grandstand Grill at the fairgrounds.

The quarterback controversy bakes in Cleveland with Mayfield’s many ailments

Giving thanks for Cleveland vs. Baltimore and Browns and Ravens history

Taking a furry love creature home on Giving Tuesday

Running in reverse?

The show must go on but will it ever be the same?

PODCAST AUDIO VAULT

LOCAL DISCUSSION

Dan Shaughnessy: On Bird, Boston and the greatness of the NBA in the 1980s

Legendary Boston Globe columnist Dan Shaughnessy joins Nestor to tell the parquet magic story of his hometown, Larry Bird, Bill Walton and building the NBA in Boston Celtics green in his new book: Wish It Lasted Forever

Running in reverse?

Luke Jones and Nestor assess many of the problems in the Ravens running game after another narrow victory in Chicago. Even with Lamar Jackson under center, this unit has scuffled since the August injuries.

Do I know you from Nick’s Seafood at Cross Street Market?

Smalltimore - the remarkable phenomenon of running into a friend (or a friend of a friend) anywhere around Baltimore! Nestor, Mike Rosenfeld, and Tommy Chagouris talk and crab cakes at Nick's Grandstand Grill

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Baseball owners vs. baseball players over money: Here we go again

It's a tale almost as old as time: MLB players want their share and owners aren't willing to budge. Eric Fisher of SportBusiness talks MLB labor issues and how Orioles ever become relevant again.

Sharing the local radio love from WYPR to WTMD

Our favorite musical man-about-town Sam Sessa of WTMD joins Nestor to discuss the WYPR acquisition and his previously untold tales of spinach farming on the Eastern Shore.

Discussing the realities of crime in Baltimore with Mayor Scott

Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what his administration is planning to do about it.

Ravens defense showed some monster on the Midway

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in gritty win over Bears and how stopping Nick Chubb will define the Sunday visit from Browns.

A Baltimore crab cake at the track in Timonium

Seafood guru Tommy Chagouris joins Nestor and Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection to talk crab cakes and moving the Nick's Fish House crab cake to the Grandstand Grill in Timonium.

Can Baker Mayfield play winning football like this?

Former punter and Cleveland native and resident Dave Zastudil joins Nestor to discuss Browns injury struggles and Baltimore memories.

Explaining the legend of Porky Fig at State Fare

After Nestor decided to order something he couldn't even identify at State Fare, he reached to Evan Brown for a full clarification of another new way to make things taste great in Catonsville. Oh, and the kickoff of 30th Anniversary celebration begins at The Beaumont on December 9th.

Breaking down the business of offseason money and Major League Baseball

Maury Brown, a 2020 National Sportswriter Of The Year nominee and Senior Contributor at Forbes Sports, discusses the ugly offseason of the business of MLB and sounds of labor war.

Who knew what about Jeffrey Epstein and what will Ghislaine tell?

There are still many unanswered questions surrounding the Jeffrey Epstein case, and author Barry Levine seeks to answer them. Levine joins Nestor to talk old Baltimore journalism and his book: The Spider: Inside the Criminal Web of Jeffrey Epstein and Ghislaine Maxwell.

Resilient Ravens roll into AFC North battles with scars and infinite possibilities

After another close call in Chicago, Luke Jones and Nestor extol the virtues of resiliency as Ravens continue to find a way to win even when things are far from perfect.

Giving thanks for Cleveland vs. Baltimore and Browns and Ravens history

Cleveland disciple and former "Nasty Nationwide" producer for Nestor's nationally syndicated show at the turn of the century at Sporting News Radio, Bernard Bokenyi joins his old host for a civil debate about an uncivil rivalry in the AFC North.

Taking a furry love creature home on Giving Tuesday

It's no secret that we love animals. The folks at BARCS always have needs for the pets, which is why Bailey Deacon stopped by to share the love of dogs and cats and how you can contribute on #GivingTuesday.

Fishmongers and crab cakes from market to track

The beauty of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by the Maryland Lottery is telling the old stories of Baltimore with folks like Tommy Chagouris of Nick's at Cross Street then Fish House and now in Timonium at Grandstand Grill at the fairgrounds.

The power of the other Snoop

Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor hail Tyler Huntley and Ravens resiliency in Chicago – and look ahead to the meat of the schedule in the AFC North.
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Maryland Crab Cake Tour tastes legendary Koco's Pub flavor with Mayor Brandon Scott
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Mayor Brandon Scott joins Nestor and Don to discuss state of Baltimore City
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Mayor Brandon Scott addresses crime in Baltimore and what is being done about it
18:53
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Senator Cory McCray discusses how infrastructure money will come home to Baltimore
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Just four Baltimore guys talking baseball, sports cartoons & Coppin State over crab cakes at Koco's
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The Recon goes back to old school with new schools at Faidley's
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Thiru Vignarajah joins Nestor and Don to discuss trees, the city and crime realities in Baltimore
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Ben Jealous discusses political landscape in Maryland and race for next Governor
49:11
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Mileah Kromer and Damian O'Doherty discuss the real state of Maryland politics and what voters want
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The Recon examines life and death and the legend of Tom Matte
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Youth baseball and life rules intersect as Coach Kevin Lawrence joins Nestor and Don
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The Recon remembers Ted Venetoulis and talks Governor race in Maryland
38:29
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Senator Cory McCray discusses violent crime numbers and issues in his 45th District
27:23
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Telling the story of Upsurge and lifting Baltimore with Kory Bailey
27:29
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Don Mohler and Nestor do The Recon on the wonders of Lamar and the disgrace of Gruden
28:49
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Luke Broadwater of The New York Times attempts to explain Congressional madness and debt ceiling
32:14
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Brooke Lierman educates us on what the Comptroller of Maryland does and why she's running
23:12
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The Recon takes a detour down the road of sports leadership and how Urban Meyer ever got hired
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Remembering our friend Ted Venetoulis
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Delegate Jon Cardin discusses work in Annapolis and future in 11th District
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SPORTS

Campbell inactive, B. Williams returns for Ravens against Cleveland

Baltimore was without its best defensive lineman while trying to slow the NFL's top-ranked rushing attack on Sunday night.

Baseball, America and another war between owners and players

Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post takes a deep dive on fundamental problems of Major League Baseball.

Mancini becomes first Oriole to win AL Comeback Player of the Year

The Baltimore slugger was always a lock to win the award after beating stage III colon cancer

Even without Jackson, Ravens continue surviving in AFC making little sense

Finding a way to win without Lamar Jackson -- even against a bad team -- felt pretty important for a team surviving however it can.

Resilient Ravens roll into AFC North battles with scars and infinite possibilities

After another close call in Chicago, Luke Jones and Nestor extol the virtues of resiliency as Ravens continue to find a way to win even when things are far from perfect.

Jackson says he’s “fully back to normal” after last week’s illness

Ravens quarterback Lamar Jackson was a full participant in Wednesday's practice after missing the Chicago game.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Ravens defense showed some monster on the Midway

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens defensive efforts in gritty win over Bears and how stopping Nick Chubb will define the Sunday visit from Browns.

Twelve Ravens thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 12 clash with Cleveland

Slowing Nick Chubb and Cleveland's wide-zone runs will pose a significant challenge for the Baltimore defense on Sunday night.

Harbaugh says Ravens “determined to try to find a way to win” despite challenges

Baltimore now begins a stretch of three straight AFC North games.

Defense hurting as Ravens ramp up preparations for Cleveland on Sunday night

Four Baltimore cornerbacks were absent from Wednesday's practice in Owings Mills.

The quarterback controversy bakes in Cleveland with Mayfield’s many ailments

Daryl Ruiter and Nestor break down Browns at Ravens for a Sunday Night division brawl that will begin a long march to February for all four AFC North foes.

DENNIS KOULATSOS

BILL COLE

LEONARD RASKIN

TODD SCHULER

BALTIMORE NEWS

Do I know you from Nick’s Seafood at Cross Street Market?

Smalltimore - the remarkable phenomenon of running into a friend (or a friend of a friend) anywhere around Baltimore! Nestor, Mike Rosenfeld, and Tommy Chagouris talk and crab cakes at Nick's Grandstand Grill

Sharing the local radio love from WYPR to WTMD

Our favorite musical man-about-town Sam Sessa of WTMD joins Nestor to discuss the WYPR acquisition and his previously untold tales of spinach farming on the Eastern Shore.

Giving thanks and then giving back on Tuesday

Jaime Hynoski of Weis Markets makes her Baltimore Positive debut with Nestor to discuss Thanksgiving magic and Giving Tuesday love in the aftermath of those tasty leftovers.

Will sports wagering be ready by end of the year?

The Director of Maryland Lottery and Gaming John Martin brings Nestor some big news on SWARC and one step closer to openinng for sports wagering in time for football postseason in early 2022.

Taking a furry love creature home on Giving Tuesday

It's no secret that we love animals. The folks at BARCS always have needs for the pets, which is why Bailey Deacon stopped by to share the love of dogs and cats and how you can contribute on #GivingTuesday.

POLITICS

BALTIMORE POSITIVE TV

MUSIC CLASSIC

BUSINESS

Venetoulis tells roots of his political activism and campaigns

How did Ted decide to run for County Executive back in the 1970s?

The unmasking of the new post-COVID world

Don Mohler and Nestor discuss the various comfort levels and new social rules about masking and unmasking as we navigate a summer unlike any other in America.

Williams updates all residents and parents about Baltimore County Schools during crisis

Parents, teachers and students are all making adjustments as pandemic continues into spring

Chicago tales from the radio producer who asked them all to come on the show

Veteran Chicago sports radio producer Randy Merkin joins Nestor to reminisce about snagging big guests in book of memoirs.

EDUCATION

McIntosh tells us what a leads an art teacher into Baltimore politics

Maggie McIntosh has served in the Maryland House of Delegates since 1992 but we went back to her roots as a teacher and her initial political activism in the 43rd District

What is significance of foundations like Goldseker for future promise of Baltimore?

Don Mohler calls Matt Gallagher the "Elizabeth Warren of Maryland politics" because of his leadership on policy and vast experience in local government. Learn about the incredible career of Matt Gallagher and why he chose to continue his public service with Goldseker Foundation...

Commissioner Harrison tells his journey from New Orleans to Baltimore

Getting to know the new face of fighting crime in Baltimore

HEALTH

How COVID has changed hospital operations and tested the system

Leslie Simmons of LifeBridge Health joins Bob Atlas of the Maryland Hospital Association to discuss ways every local hospital has adjusted during the pandemic.

The state of Anne Arundel County after the pandemic

As our Maryland Crab Cake Tour extends to Linthicum Heights for the world famous G&M spicy deliciousness, County Executive Steuart Pittman discusses his role in leadership as COVID recedes and Anne Arundel County gets back to business.

Learning the history of the Maryland crab cake at Faidley’s Seafood in Baltimore

If you love Maryland crabs and crab cakes, we've got the story behind a significant Baltimore seafood institution at Lexington Market. We learned a lot about crustaceans talking to Nancy Faidley Devine about the perfect recipe and serving temperature. Backfin or jumbo lump? You decide...

ARTS

Party at the top, business at the bottom of the BLU crab cake in Ocean City

Is it broiled? Is it fried? Or is it a combination in some delicious way? Nestor continues to investigate the Coastal Highway on Day 4 at the beach on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.

Mike DelGuidice of Billy Joel band Big Shot joins Nestor to invite folks to Big Cork Vineyards for night of Piano Man music

If you love the music of Billy Joel and you don't know the incredible story of how an amazing club tribute artist from Long Island got the attention of The Piano Man who then invited him into the touring band, well...you're gonna love this story!

John Denver discusses life, his legacy and the environment in July 1991

When Nestor Aparicio was the music critic for The Evening Sun in Baltimore, he didn't just talk to hairspray acts at Hammerjacks. This is...

LEADERSHIP

WNST CLASSIC

That time we played Ripken Quickball at an orphanage in Beijing

We all know Cal Ripken is a special guy. Nestor accompanied The Iron Man to China to bring a goodwill message of baseball prior to the 2008 Olympic Games. The children were incredible...

A lifer Buffalo-to-Baltimore sports connection and a wing of history

Buffalo sports historian Mike Billoni is joined by legendary local sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano to discuss the not-for-long Blue Jays miracle in Western New York. And the forty years and a century that came before that...

Ripken reflects on incredible career as he marches to Cooperstown

When Cal Ripken was headed to the Hall of Fame, he sat down with Nestor to chat about life and reflect in 2007.

Horsing around and Preakness tales of idiots with Mickey Cucchiella

Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor to discuss all of the old Preakness memories that we don't talk about anymore. What happens in the infield stays in the infield...

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

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.

Nils Lofgren comes home to Maryland and talks Springsteen and legacy of The River

Nestor has maintained a relationship for more than three decades with the legendary Grin local artist and E Street Hall of Famer. These chats...

Guitarist Mark Bryan tells Nestor about Hootie And The Blowfish hiatus in 2015

Over the years, the local sports and rock and roll connection of Nestor and Hootie And The Blowfish has led to several visits from the boys from South Carolina via the D.C. burbs. It gives him a chance to crush them about the Redskins.

NBC’s Randy Moss: “Horse racing has a drug problem and has for a long time”

Randy Moss joins Nestor for their annual Preakness chat but this time the stigma around Baffert and cheating in horse racing is the only story at the barns of Pimlico.

The time I interviewed Cal Ripken over Siberia on the way to China

Yep. You read it right! In October 2007, Nestor Aparicio flew to Beijing to capture The Iron Man spreading baseball goodwill prior to the 2008 Olympic Games.

Josh Todd discusses the danger and evolution of the music of Buckcherry

They came along a little late for Hammerjacks but six albums into the Anaheim native's journey, Nestor caught up with one of the great front men in rock.

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