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How long will Ravens allow Mark Andrews to keep dropping the ball?

It’s been a recurring issue for several seasons but the troubles of Mark Andrews and securing the football has remained a troubling issue for the veteran tight end. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another rough night for No. 89 amidst a celebration in the end as the Ravens found a way to overcome adversity and steal a win over the Falcons in Atlanta in overtime on Sunday night.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss magic of Snoop Huntley after Ravens steal OT win in Atlanta

It’s tough to win with QB2 in any NFL circumstance but going on the road against a red-hot Falcons team was always going to be a big challenge for Tyler “Snoop” Huntley. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overtime drive and the ability of the Baltimore Ravens to really around their backup quarterback for an exciting 30-23 overtime win in Atlanta on Sunday Night Football.

Longtime pal Don Scheeler gives Nestor his Rosedale Bank family history and a life on E Street with Bruce Springsteen

With our newest sponsor (and real life bank) Rosedale Bank coming aboard as a partner at WNST and Baltimore Positive, it was long overdue to bring our longtime pal Don Scheeler to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell his “Rosedale Federal” family story and how he met Nestor on the streets of New York with a free Bruce Springsteen ticket two decades ago. Life on E Street with two guys with real Baltimore roots and an #AlmostFamousNes music memory bank that fills a vault.

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The dawg in Snoop fetches a big win in Atlanta

It’s tough to win with QB2 in any NFL circumstance but going on the road against a red-hot Falcons team was always going to be a big challenge for Tyler “Snoop” Huntley. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overtime drive and the ability of the Baltimore Ravens to really around their backup quarterback for an exciting 30-23 overtime win in Atlanta on Sunday Night Football.

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The memorable tales of Kixmas, Child’s Play and backstage access at Hammerjacks

Going through all of these memories from four decades ago of rock stars and concerts and the backstage access life gets a little cloudy so our resident rock star John Allen of Stone Horses came back to Pizza John’s in Essex. Nestor surprised his lifer pal with a Child’s Play blast from the #AlmostFamousNes music critic vault of the music memory bank and the receipts of local rock history. Tales of Kixmas, Russ Mottla and 98 Rock, Chrysalis Records and the hair era of the good old boys in East Baltimore making a mark on the world and the “Rat Race” of getting a video played on MTV.

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The brotherhood of E Street and friendships made through the music of Springsteen

With our newest sponsor (and real life bank) Rosedale Bank coming aboard as a partner at WNST and Baltimore Positive, it was long overdue to bring our longtime pal Don Scheeler to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell his “Rosedale Federal” family story and how he met Nestor on the streets of New York with a free Bruce Springsteen ticket two decades ago. Life on E Street with two guys with real Baltimore roots and an #AlmostFamousNes music memory bank that fills a vault.

John Allen comes back to Essex for pizza and Kixmas tales of concert youth and backstage tales of why we love the music

Going through all of these memories from four decades ago of rock stars and concerts and the backstage access life gets a little cloudy so our resident rock star John Allen of Stone Horses came back to Pizza John’s in Essex. Nestor surprised his lifer pal with a Child’s Play blast from the #AlmostFamousNes music critic vault of the music memory bank and the receipts of local rock history. Tales of Kixmas, Russ Mottla and 98 Rock, Chrysalis Records and the hair era of the good old boys in East Baltimore making a mark on the world and the “Rat Race” of getting a video played on MTV.

Bill Cole and Nestor discuss love and peace and war and Gettysburg story on a Crab Cake Tour stop at Pizza John’s

We all know the winners write the history and when our pal Bill Cole went to Gettysburg and walked the battlefield, he had more questions than answers. Sometimes it’s a field trip and a history lesson about war and peace and country and neighbors that strike up a Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop chat about being certain about the course of humanity and our future.

Luke Jones and Nestor snoop through Ravens final prep without Lamar for upstart Falcons in Atlanta

The Baltimore Ravens are rarely an underdog in the Lamar Jackson era but they’ll be without him at the dome in Atlanta as Tyler Huntley seeks to lead the men of purple with a steady diet of Derrick Henry in an effort to defeat the upstart Falcons. Luke Jones and Nestor snoop through the final prep and who will be tackling Bijan Robinson on Sunday night on Peachtree.

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When you make a lifer friend camping out for Billy Joel tickets at Hecht’s in 1983

This recent gathering of old music tickets, artifacts and memories would not be complete without reaching to the guy Nestor met as a 14-year old camping out for concert tickets at the old Hecht’s at Reistertown Road Plaza. Our old Live Aid and lifer pal Richard Abrahams brings the rock and roll music memory bank to State Fare in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Tour, adding huge contributions with tales of U2, The Alarm and The Smithereens to our 28 bands of significance as we count ’em down. Oh, and that time we camped out at The Spectrum for Rush tickets in the dead of winter of 1984…

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Life inside The Star, the superstars of MLB and rock star memories with the “other” Mussina

Three decades ago when Mike Mussina was toeing the rubber at Camden Yards, his younger Mark struck up a friendship with Nestor that has lasted a lifetime. And in the week after a Baltimore Ravens’ victory over his beloved Dallas Cowboys, it was time to turn to a one-time WNST radio host when the station began 28 years ago to bring the MLB playoffs and our 28th anniversary music memory bank exploration full circle with a side order of Meat Loaf and Van Halen. And maybe some Tommy Conwell…

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Schaech: Bringing the Blue Ridge magic back to Baltimore

Edgewood native and now-Nashville-based actor Johnathon Schaech returns to discuss the recent success of his Amazon series “Blue Ridge” and talk Baltimore sports with Nestor as the seasons change and the wait continues for Orioles fans everywhere.

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When they give you a ‘Best of Baltimore’ award for reinventing your brand, you thank ’em!

Max Weiss and Ron Cassie of Baltimore Magazine return to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Koco’s Pub with a long-form chat about the reinvention of “Nasty Nestor” as well as their “magazine” brand and their annual selection, soiree and salute to the “Best of Baltimore” businesses, ideas and what makes the Charm City go and evolve.

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All revved up but striking out at home and fond failed memories of paradise by the baseball light with Meat Loaf

Longtime Meat Loaf drummer John Miceli shares tales of the myth of “Bat Out Of Hell” and the Neverland Express band as the “Celebrating Meat Loaf” group brings a special Halloween show to Rams Head in Annapolis on Saturday afternoon with the music of Jim Steinman with a Rocky Horror twist. And, finally, Nestor gets to tell the “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” Phil Rizzuto story at Merriweather Post Pavilion to the drummer who didn’t miss a beat on that fateful day in 1996.

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The end of the season Orioles press conference they didn’t want you to see

We are still baffled at the direction of the Baltimore Orioles and nothing was more troubling than watching Mike Elias and Craig Albernaz make excuses without accountability (or ownership representation) at a Monday press conference at The Warehouse that their own network, social media and website didn’t air live. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the future of the franchise and the tumultuous offseason ahead for MLB as the rest of baseball watches the postseason.

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Snooping through Ravens final prep without Lamar for upstart Falcons in Atlanta

The Baltimore Ravens are rarely an underdog in the Lamar Jackson era but they’ll be without him at the dome in Atlanta as Tyler Huntley seeks to lead the men of purple with a steady diet of Derrick Henry in an effort to defeat the upstart Falcons. Luke Jones and Nestor snoop through the final prep and who will be tackling Bijan Robinson on Sunday night on Peachtree.

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Mike Ditka looking back on Hall of Fame success: “I’ve had the greatest life in the world”

The world lost Hall of Fame tight end and NFL coach Mike Ditka this week. We had “Da Coach” on the show back in January 2004 in advance of Super Bowl XXXVIII in Houston on Radio Row. His eternal wisdom: “Yesterday is history, tomorrow a mystery but today is a gift; that’s why we call it the ‘present’.”

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Falcons Bijan Robinson and Ravens problems on Sunday night

If you didn’t see Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons play on Monday night in New Orleans, don’t worry we did. And as Luke Jones and Nestor continue discussing the ankle of Lamar Jackson, we certainly aren’t loving the Baltimore Ravens’ chances on Sunday night in the dome without a full arsenal. It’s nice to be 3-1 in Owings Mills but the men of Jesse Minter have their hands full and a focus on tackling on Peachtree in front of Mike Tomlin and the NBC crew.

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Watch “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” – The Media Story of Nestor Aparicio, WNST and Baltimore Positive

Part biography, part civic documentary, this film uncovers the uncompromising journey of Nestor Aparicio—journalist, truth-teller, and founder of Baltimore Positive. Through battles with institutions, personal setbacks, and a stubborn commitment to his hometown, “No One Listens; Everyone Hears” shows what happens when one person refuses to stop believing in Baltimore.

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Who writes the history of ‘four score and seven years ago’ and two centuries ago in Gettysburg?

We all know the winners write the history and when our pal Bill Cole went to Gettysburg and walked the battlefield, he had more questions than answers. Sometimes it’s a field trip and a history lesson about war and peace and country and neighbors that strike up a Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop chat about being certain about the course of humanity and our future.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens trade for Eagles center Cam Jurgens and ankle of Lamar

And, of course, we have a lot to say about the unique desperation of a Week 5 trade of a 2nd round draft pick for a two-time Pro Bowl, Super Bowl-winning center who was a lousy guard with a back injury history, a big contract and is currently in concussion protocol. All that said, Luke Jones and Nestor still endorse anything that protects Lamar Jackson and gives him a chance to win a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens. Oh, and about his ankle and Tyler Huntley and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football…

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The scary season of big fun and jackpots

We just love saying “Hall-O-Win” every October so having John Martin of The Maryland Lottery return to get Nestor ready for the pumpkin spice and the “Cobweb Cash” means that free candy and some growing jackpots are on the streets.

Incoming Baltimore County State’s Attorney Sarah David tells Nestor her plans to modernize the office and share information

With elected officials in unique positions, we always start with the roles of the job and incoming Baltimore County State’s Attorney Sarah David unfurls for Nestor her ambitious plans to modernize the Towson office for local citizens. On her second visit to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, she reiterates her desire to share information to strengthen public safety, grow community engagement and provide transparency about crime and holding criminals accountable.

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Bijan Robinson and Falcons appear to be a real problem for Ravens on Sunday night

If you didn’t see Bijan Robinson and the Atlanta Falcons play on Monday night in New Orleans, don’t worry we did. And as Luke Jones and Nestor continue discussing the ankle of Lamar Jackson, we certainly aren’t loving the Baltimore Ravens’ chances on Sunday night in the dome without a full arsenal. It’s nice to be 3-1 in Owings Mills but the men of Jesse Minter have their hands full and a focus on tackling on Peachtree in front of Mike Tomlin and the NBC crew.

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Ravens show acute center of attention in Week 5 trade for Jurgens to bolster line in front of gimpy Lamar

And, of course, we have a lot to say about the unique desperation of a Week 5 trade of a 2nd round draft pick for a two-time Pro Bowl, Super Bowl-winning center who was a lousy guard with a back injury history, a big contract and is currently in concussion protocol. All that said, Luke Jones and Nestor still endorse anything that protects Lamar Jackson and gives him a chance to win a Super Bowl for the Baltimore Ravens. Oh, and about his ankle and Tyler Huntley and the Atlanta Falcons on Sunday Night Football…

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line and life without Lamar after win over Titans

We’ve been concerned about the center of the offensive line for eight months and now with Vega Ioane moved into the middle, the guard spots become even more illuminated along with the depth needed to keep pace with the NFL realities. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depleted unit, the ankle of Lamar Jackson and what it might mean in Atlanta on Sunday night for Declan Doyle and the game plan against the suddenly stout Falcons.

Brandi Orcutt-Velez tells Nestor about Blood Cancer United Light The Night latern walk this Friday downtown

Join the Blood Cancer United team with survivors, warriors and walkers all coming together to Light The Night with reds, whites and yellows all around the stadium as we celebrate and remember all who have battled bravely once again to raise money and awareness to keep folks alive. Nestor welcomes Brandi Orcutt-Velez to learn all of the details of this year’s evening, which promises perfect weather at the stadium.

Drummer John Miceli tells Celebrating Meat Loaf tales with Nestor as Halloween Steinman show comes to Rams Head Annapolis to rock and Rocky Horror

Longtime Meat Loaf drummer John Miceli shares tales of the myth of “Bat Out Of Hell” and the Neverland Express band as the “Celebrating Meat Loaf” group brings a special Halloween show to Rams Head in Annapolis on Saturday afternoon with the music of Jim Steinman with a Rocky Horror twist. And, finally, Nestor gets to tell the “Paradise By The Dashboard Light” Phil Rizzuto story at Merriweather Post Pavilion to the drummer who didn’t miss a beat on that fateful day in 1996.

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Life with a leaky and learning-on-the limp offensive line isn’t optimal for a gimpy Lamar

We’ve been concerned about the center of the offensive line for eight months and now with Vega Ioane moved into the middle, the guard spots become even more illuminated along with the depth needed to keep pace with the NFL realities. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the depleted unit, the ankle of Lamar Jackson and what it might mean in Atlanta on Sunday night for Declan Doyle and the game plan against the suddenly stout Falcons.

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What does modernizing the State’s Attorney office mean for Baltimore County residents?

With elected officials in unique positions, we always start with the roles of the job and incoming Baltimore County State’s Attorney Sarah David unfurls for Nestor her ambitious plans to modernize the Towson office for local citizens. On her second visit to Pizza John’s in Essex on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, she reiterates her desire to share information to strengthen public safety, grow community engagement and provide transparency about crime and holding criminals accountable.

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Let’s Light The Night for Blood Cancer United on Friday at the stadium

Join the Blood Cancer United team with survivors, warriors and walkers all coming together to Light The Night with reds, whites and yellows all around the stadium as we celebrate and remember all who have battled bravely once again to raise money and awareness to keep folks alive. Nestor welcomes Brandi Orcutt-Velez to learn all of the details of this year’s evening, which promises perfect weather at the stadium.

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Here a flag, there a flag plagues Ravens on both sides of the ball

John Harbaugh is long gone as the head coach of the Baltimore Ravens but the penalties that often were assigned as his task to clean up have remained under rookie leader Jesse Minter. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the defense, flags and how the problem will affect the team if Lamar Jackson isn’t on the field Sunday night in Atlanta.

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Souvenirs, steak and the sweet smell of victory in Rio de Janeiro

The beaches, the mountains and the 56-yard field goal of Tyler Loop made the 5,000-mile journey for every Baltimore Ravens fan taste like a fresh caipirinha on the sands of Copacabana after beating the Dallas Cowboys. And even more so for our money insider Leonard Raskin, who returns from Rio with full a Ravens fan and tourist report about Brazil for Nestor.

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What happens when Jim Palmer talks to Orioles management?

As if the Baltimore Orioles don’t have enough problems and real drama, this week it was the words of Jim Palmer and the disregard and defense of manager Craig Albernaz that engaged Birdland while the MLB playoffs rolled along on the field. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Hall of Fame discourse and the tone-deaf ownership and management of this whole David Rubenstein era of leadership, on and off the field and its ear toward the franchise heroes who built Camden Yards and the fans who support the Orioles two billion-dollar brand.

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Getting that important check-up in the neighborhood with GBMC

It’s nice when you can find a doctor in the neighborhood without having to go to the hospital so Nestor was pleased to chat with Dr. Ashley Yuen, who educates us about her GBMC family practice right in East Towson and all of the great reasons to get a check-up for peace of mind and body.

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