In a conversation from the spring of 1998, Nestor Aparicio interviews Billy Joel, who had to postpone a show at the MCI Center due to a severe neck injury. Joel discusses his love for sports, his discomfort with canceling shows, and his dedication to performing despite injuries.
When Billy Joel had to cancel a concert at the Capital Centre due to illness, he gave Nestor a call to apologize and talk about life and music.
As many of our longtime listeners know, our dear friend and longtime executive producer Ray Bachman is battling cancer. On the eve of his battle, on Day 6 Maryland Oyster Tour, we took in an evening of his legendary Anne Arundel County Trivia Night and ate some oysters at legendary Mike’s in Riva.
It’s never easy and always awkward but the holidays are the only time some families gather to discuss the important stuff. Leonard Raskin tells us there’s a solution & real value in planning & using together time to make sure that 2024 is best year ever.
It’s never easy and always awkward but the holidays are the only time some families gather to discuss the important stuff. Leonard Raskin tells us there’s a solution and real value in planning and using together time to make sure that 2024 is the best year ever for everyone’s peace of mind.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss tickets, times, games and Billy Joel and Orioles baseball downtown this week
Whether it’s Orioles playoffs, Pittsburgh week or a parking lot before Billy Joel and Stevie Nicks, it’s a week to remember in Baltimore. Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss tickets, times, games and The Piano Man and Orioles playoff baseball downtown this week.
This is the night where we well up, think nice thoughts about you and us and the way we were. And in the immortal words of Rex Barney, we say, “Thank youuuuu!” I wrote you a little love letter, Jonesy!
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss double duty of Ravens win and Orioles big week ahead against Rays
With the games taking on more significance every day, Leonard Raskin and Nestor the discuss double duty of the Ravens’ injury reports and Cincinnati game meshing with the Orioles big weekend ahead against the Rays. Suddenly, Baltimore sports is twice as relevant as it usually is in September.
With the postseason quickly approaching and the biggest regular season series in the history of Camden Yards coming this weekend against the Tampa Rays, Nestor Aparicio tells Dennis Koulatsos how good it feels to be buying fresh, old-school Orioles swag for October baseball in Baltimore.
Chris Richards and David Richardson tell Nestor about their BetParx partnership at Greenmount Station in Hampstead
We’ve been doing Purple Live shows with Chris Richards for nearly two decades at Greenmount Station in Hampstead, right next to the Greenmount Bowl in Carroll County. They share a parking lot and now a great story about their OTB and BetParx partnership with mobile sports wagering.
Luke Jones and Nestor recap an Orioles madness weekend beating Yankees at Camden Yards
The Orioles were a doormat for the Yankees franchise for a long, long time. No more. Luke Jones and Nestor recap an Orioles madness weekend beating the Yankees at Camden Yards and bringing fans downtown for first place baseball.
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay
For the first time since the summer of 2016 the Baltimore Orioles are in first place in the American League East. Luke Jones and Nestor celebrate that achievement and look ahead to Tampa Bay and how the pennant race and the trading deadline are making this more complex – and fun!
Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor do a summer baseball session as Orioles turn for All Star Game
From peach cake to memories of All Star Games of yesteryear, Mike Rosenfeld and Nestor do a summer baseball session as the upstart Orioles turn for home in the pennant race that Baltimore has been waiting a long time to see and feel the magic.
Nestor tells Dennis that seeing happy Reds fans in Baltimore is a sign of hope for Orioles fans
As the All Star break prepares Orioles fans for an exciting second half of pennant race baseball, Nestor tells Dennis Koulatsos that seeing happy Reds fans in Baltimore and the excitement around Elly De La Cruz in Cincinnati this month is a sign of hope for Orioles fans packing Camden Yards again sometime soon.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Orioles holiday promotions and summer money
With a summer of Orioles ahead, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss getting back downtown for baseball and a legitimate pennant race and exciting young brand of magic. And dancing with DJ Shaq Diesel, of course…
Local DJ Josh Levine joins Nestor for a crab cake and party music chat about Baltimore sports history
Always great to have a visit from our longtime public relations czar Chris Pika (aka @BlogAndTackle) who joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare to discuss his recent XFL stint in Seattle and Dallas and what he’s still learning about media, startup football leagues and the people who play the games.
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.
Always great to have a visit from our longtime public relations czar Chris Pika (aka @BlogAndTackle) who joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at State Fare to discuss his recent XFL stint in Seattle and Dallas and what he’s still learning about media, startup football leagues and the people who play the games.
Kurt Neumann of Bodeans answers every fan boy question Nestor can muster before Ramshead Annapolis gig
With Shohei Ohtani in town and the Orioles surging, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discussing who is going back to the Camden Yards to see real pennant race baseball and when and why.
Over 31 years on the radio, Nestor Aparicio has been unabashed in his eternal love for the music of BoDeans. Founder Kurt Neumann finally sits and answers every fan boy question Nestor can muster before the Annapolis gig at Ramshead on May 20.
With Shohei Ohtani in town and the Orioles surging, Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss who is going back to the Camden Yards to see real pennant race baseball and when and why.
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s joins Ron Legler to discuss new Lexington Market and emerging downtown comeback
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
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.
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry talks about how getting more people downtown helps all things about the future of Charm City with Nestor at Faidley’s in Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour presented by The Maryland Lottery and Window Nation.
Mickey Cucchiella joins Nestor in his Harford County homeland at Pappas to discuss Lamar, comedy and Baltimore radio
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Homer Hose and Grayson Rodriguez as Orioles season blooms in Baltimore
Luke Jones and Nestor talk Homer Hose and the next start of Grayson Rodriguez as Orioles season blooms in Baltimore.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and baseball back on the field
Leonard Raskin and Nestor follow the spring American dream and Orioles baseball back on the field at Camden Yards for a season of (rare) hope in Baltimore.
