Brian Billick explains how Ravens will defeat Giants days before Super Bowl XXXV in classic conversation
The Ravens Ring of Honor coach chatted with Nestor days before facing New York in Super Bowl XXXV in Tampa.
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Drums, cannabis and science rocking the education of the plant – and the future of medicine
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour brought a spirited holiday edition of the show to Far & Dotter in Timonium with Dundalk drummer and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joined by Curio founder Michael Bronfein and daughter Wendy Bronfein discussing how a once pharmaceutical family drummed its way into the cannabis wellness business in Maryland. (We loved this one!)
Pastorini: For the glory of Luv Ya Blue and those Houston Oilers
As the swashbuckling quarterback of the Bum Phillips-era Houston Oilers, Dan Pastorini was Nestor’s favorite football player in his late 1970s childhood. Now, like many former Baltimore Colts here and abandoned by his franchise in Texas, Pastorini catches up on the Oilers uniform revival in Nashville, the pain of the Texans in Houston and how to Be An Angel.
Joe Flacco: Coming back to Baltimore to set the record straight on Cleveland
We’ve been writing about and talking to Joe Flacco about football since the day he was drafted in Baltimore in 2008. After an amazing December run in Cleveland in 2023, our Super Bowl XLVII MVP came back home to discuss what made his fairy tale ride with the Browns so special and to set the record straight on his Ravens’ fire and legacy as a winner.
The ultimate power play of the Presidency and sports
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.”
Learning more about Earl Weaver than we ever knew
Longtime journalist and author John Miller reports back to Nestor with updates on his upcoming book on the life and mind of Baltimore Orioles Hall of Fame manager Earl Weaver and what made him an innovator in baseball with note cards that were a precursor to modern analytics.
Hines Ward says Ravens-Steelers rivalry is only thing he misses from playing days
When folks ask Nestor Aparicio, “What is your favorite interview ever?” this one is high on the list. The former Pittsburgh wide receiver (who inconceivably isn’t in the Pro Football Hall of Fame) talked with Nestor and Luke Jones on Radio Row in Arizona ahead of Super Bowl XLIX. This one was fun! A perfect prelude to any Steelers-Ravens game…
Lofgren still finding the Mountains to climb off E Street as The Boss returns to Baltimore
Silver Spring native and lifer musician Nils Lofgren joins Nestor for a candid conversation about his latest work, “Mountains,” released in the middle of a worldwide tour with Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band that comes to Oriole Park at Camden Yards this Friday.
Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joins Nestor and Wendy Bronfein in merging rock and roll and cannabis education
The Maryland Crab Cake Tour hosted a special holiday edition of the show at Far & Dotter with our favorite Dundalk Rock And Rock Hall of Famer Gina Schock of The Go-Go’s joined by Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein to rock a great chat about the benefits of pain relief. Merging rock and roll and cannabis education as we roll into 2024 ready for more music.
Victor Brick returns to discuss Ravens losses, Orioles changes and moving and improving your mental health
Our defending champion of upbeat and movement Victor Brick returns to discuss tough Ravens losses, huge Orioles changes and getting a strategy to improve your mental health and live a happier more productive life this year.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness discusses the power of the Oh for Valentine’s Day love
In the season and spirit of love, we present our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to discuss the power of the “Oh” for Valentine’s Day love as the terpenes and cannabinoids take effect to produce a different sensation this spring.
Chad Brown: discusses the power of experience and disruption by Chiefs to eliminate Ravens
Former NFL linebacker Chad Brown discusses the power of experience and disruption by Chiefs to eliminate Ravens
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks new games and power of sports in our community with Nestor
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks the new games and power of sports in our community with Nestor, who will be featuring the new 10X The Cash game all week at five locations on Crab Cake Row for A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl.
Putting the “Oh” into Valentine’s Day for your mate
In the season and spirit of love, we present our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness to discuss the power of the “Oh” for Valentine’s Day love as the terpenes and cannabinoids take effect to produce a different sensation this spring.
Edgewood actor Johnathon Schaech tells Nestor about his new TV series Blue Ridge and talks Ravens fan pain
Our actor pal and Edgewood native Johnathon Schaech tells Nestor about his new TV series Blue Ridge and talks Ravens fan pain, Orioles gain and how three decades later the power of Tom Hanks and “That Thing You Do” still does it for folks who love great movies.
Getting moving this winter to improve your mental health
Our defending champion of upbeat and movement Victor Brick returns to discuss tough Ravens losses, huge Orioles changes and getting a strategy to improve your mental health and live a happier more productive life this year.
Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor discuss the sudden end of a beautiful Ravens season
The end came abruptly and unexpectedly. It was a great regular season for 2023 Baltimore Ravens but as Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor confess, the end wasn’t as beautiful as the rest of it. Lots of changes ahead in Owings Mills as the franchise and the fan base regroups from the promise and tremendous disappointment.
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards talks tough losses and near misses with Nestor after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards talks tough losses and near misses with Nestor after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss departure of Macdonald and promotion of Orr to defensive coordinator for Ravens
Come donate on Crab Cake Row this week for A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl and get a free Maryland Lottery scratch-off, too!
John Martin of Maryland Lottery talks the new games and power of sports in our community with Nestor, who will be featuring the new 10X The Cash game all week at five locations on Crab Cake Row for A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss Ravens collapse and promise of new Orioles ownership for Baltimore sports fans
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the craziest week of Baltimore sports history – the Ravens’ epic collapse and the promise of a new Orioles ownership for Baltimore sports fans in David Rubenstein.
Former NFL linebacker Chad Brown: “The discipline melt down from the Baltimore Ravens was very disheartening to watch”
Our favorite former Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker and college football analyst Chad Brown discusses the power of experience and disruption by the Kansas City Chiefs to eliminate the Baltimore Ravens in the AFC Championship Game. And, of course, snakes and reptiles and how to get them safely to new and caring homes.
A toast to the end of Angelos reign of local baseball terror
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the craziest week of Baltimore sports history – the Ravens’ epic collapse and the promise of a new Orioles ownership for Baltimore sports fans in David Rubenstein.
The meteoric rise of Zack Orr as Ravens defensive coordinator
With Anthony Weaver departing for Miami and Dennard Wilson headed to Tennessee and former defensive coordinator Mike Macdonald now the head coach in Seattle, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the promotion of former Ravens linebacker Zack Orr to defensive coordinator in Owings Mills. Lots of changes coming on the defensive side of the leadership on the staff of John Harbaugh.
Schaech still doing that acting thing he does in new series “Blue Ridge” and waiting for Orioles and Ravens parades
Our actor pal and Edgewood native Johnathon Schaech tells Nestor about his new TV series Blue Ridge and talks Ravens fan pain, Orioles gain and how three decades later the power of Tom Hanks and “That Thing You Do” still does it for folks who love great movies.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Corbin Burnes and the power of Elias to improve Orioles with new ownership
With the news that the Baltimore Orioles have acquired ace pitcher and former NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the power of general manager Mike Elias to improve the team and add payroll for a World Series run this summer.
Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure for Ravens after loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
Brian Billick joins Nestor to discuss coaching, accountability and composure for Ravens after loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
Adding Burnes shows that Elias will have ability to improve Orioles under new ownership
With the news that the Baltimore Orioles have acquired ace pitcher and former NL Cy Young Award winner Corbin Burnes, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the power of general manager Mike Elias to improve the team and add payroll for a World Series run this summer.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor attempt to make sense of Ravens offensive gameplan in AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Leonard Raskin and Nestor attempt to make sense of Ravens offensive gameplan in AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
The emptiness of the end of another season without a Super Bowl parade
The end came abruptly and unexpectedly. It was a great regular season for 2023 Baltimore Ravens but as Dennis Koulatsos and Nestor confess, the end wasn’t as beautiful as the rest of it. Lots of changes ahead in Owings Mills as the franchise and the fan base regroups from the promise and tremendous disappointment.
Ross Tucker tells Nestor what he saw and heard on Chiefs sideline during AFC Championship Game
Former NFL player and football media pundit Ross Tucker tells Nestor what he saw and heard on the Chiefs sideline during AFC Championship Game as he called the game for Westwood One Radio.
Former Ravens kicker Matt Stover and Nestor discuss the power of composure and a calm mind for football players
He’s played for four Hall of Fame and Super Bowl-winning coaches and former Ravens kicker Matt Stover tells Nestor that staying cool in the heat of the battle is the only way a kicker can make it in the NFL. Some words of wisdom in the aftermath of a difficult bad beat for the Baltimore football team.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about terps and education around a better night of sleep
In our never-ending exploration and education behind why it does what it does, our Chief Cannabis Officer Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness tells Nestor about the other terps (“terpenes”) and how you might get a better night of sleep of sleep by exploring some uniquely new and effective uses of the plant and the science.
What in the world was the offensive strategy of Todd Monken against the Chiefs?
Leonard Raskin and Nestor attempt to make sense of Ravens offensive gameplan in AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Is this really the end of the Angelos error for Orioles fans?
With the news that the John Angelos has agreed to sell the Baltimore Orioles to an ownership group led by Baltimore billionaire David Rubenstein and Mike Arougheti, Luke Jones and Nestor wonder how quickly it’ll happen and what it means for the Mike Elias and the team on the field in the not-too-distant future. A 30-year civic hostage situation feels like it’s ending for local baseball fans who have suffered such an awful ownership group.
Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss composure and exposure of Ravens weaknesses by Chiefs
Mike Rosenfeld of Web Connection joins Nestor to discuss composure and exposure of Ravens weaknesses by Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss inevitable Ravens offseason changes after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss inevitable Ravens offseason changes after AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs. First up: Joe Hortiz to Los Angeles Chargers.
Matt Stover: Controlling what you can and the pressure of staying calm
He’s played for four Hall of Fame and Super Bowl-winning coaches and former Ravens kicker Matt Stover tells Nestor that staying cool in the heat of the battle is the only way a kicker can make it in the NFL. Some words of wisdom in the aftermath of a difficult bad beat for the Baltimore football team.
Former Ravens DT Dwan Edwards: “It’ll never be the same team again and that’s what makes it so hard”
We love having NFL alums on the show who can tell us what it’s like on the field. Former Ravens defensive tackle Dwan Edwards talks about tough losses and near misses with Nestor after the AFC Championship Game loss to Chiefs.
Hear Nestor Aparicio’s #ColumnNes after Ravens loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
Hear Nestor Aparicio’s #ColumnNes after Ravens loss to Chiefs in AFC Championship Game
