Rogers continues providing much-needed hope as lost season for Orioles winds down
Despite such a disappointing Orioles season overall, we haven’t appreciated Trevor Rogers nearly enough.
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Ryan Mountcastle homers and drives in two in Orioles’ 4-2 win over Yankees on Friday night
Ryan Mountcastle homers and drives in two in Orioles’ 4-2 win over Yankees on Friday night
Trevor Rogers extends streak to 15 straight starts allowing two runs or fewer in Orioles’ 4-2 win over Yankees
Trevor Rogers extends streak to 15 straight starts allowing two runs or fewer in Orioles’ 4-2 win over Yankees
Tony Mansolino reflects on another terrific outing from Trevor Rogers in Orioles’ 4-2 win on Friday
Tony Mansolino reflects on another terrific outing from Trevor Rogers in Orioles’ 4-2 win on Friday
Coppin State coach Larry Stewart talks NILS and modern college basketball recruiting with Nestor at The Beaumont
It’s a new season and a new school year at Coppin State University where men’s head basketball coach and former NBAer Larry Stewart is getting a whole new cast of student athletes assembled to play in the MEAC. Stew joined Nestor at The Beaumount in Catonsville on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk NIL and modern college basketball recruiting realities that are different than when Fang Mitchell brought him to West Baltimore 39 years ago.
Passing for the cash in Ravens season
The fun of football is here and Seth Elkin of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss the annual Ravens scratch-off prizes and promotion that is the most success of the year for the agency. Let’s talk big winners and unique experiences as the NFL roller coaster ride of fandom continues in Baltimore.
Nick Niespodziani of Yacht Rock Revue tells Nestor about history and ethos of greatest tribute band in America before Baltimore Soundstage cruise
Yacht Rock isn’t just a music category of modern documentary making, it’s a spirited way of life for Nick Niespodziani, founding member of Yacht Rock Revue who tells early adopter and sailor hat cruise fan Nestor about the real history and ethos of the greatest tribute band in America. Go steal away with them at the new Baltimore Soundstage on Sunday, September 21st.
Luke Jones and Nestor step back to assess Orioles progress and realities for offseason needs
Where do the Baltimore Orioles go in this offseason of many needs and even more questions about their young talent? Luke Jones and Nestor debate the team’s youthful core, including Gunner Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday, noting the need for improved performance and health in 2026.
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor to recap Ravens victory and big charity golf day for Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor while still aglow from the sunburn and fun of a Ravens home beat down of the Cleveland Browns and a day spent at Woodholme Golf Course with the great folks of the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital raising funds and awareness for the great work they do for the children in need locally and regionally.
Luke Jones and Nestor assess state of NFL after Week 2 and Ravens thumping of Browns
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
Life is easier for Ravens in AFC North without Burrow on the field
It’s almost impossible to win in the NFL without your franchise quarterback. It’s another season-altering injury in Cincinnati for Joe Burrow and the Bengals and that certainly changes the axis of power in the AFC North. Luke Jones and Nestor assess the emerging state of the league after Week 2 and the Ravens’ thumping of Browns in Baltimore and an ugly Steelers’ home loss to Seattle.
Hitting the links for the kids at Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital
Leonard Raskin joins Nestor while still aglow from the sunburn and fun of a Ravens home beat down of the Cleveland Browns and a day spent at Woodholme Golf Course with the great folks of the Mount Washington Pediatric Hospital raising funds and awareness for the great work they do for the children in need locally and regionally.
Riding the Yacht Rock Revue waves of ultimate tribute success
Yacht Rock isn’t just a music category of modern documentary making, it’s a spirited way of life for Nick Niespodziani, founding member of Yacht Rock Revue who tells early adopter and sailor hat cruise fan Nestor about the real history and ethos of the greatest tribute band in America. Go steal away with them at the new Baltimore Soundstage on Sunday, September 21st.
What “needs” does Elias see in the current state of last-place Orioles?
Where do the Baltimore Orioles go in this offseason of many needs and even more questions about their young talent? Luke Jones and Nestor debate the team’s youthful core, including Gunner Henderson, Adley Rutschman, and Jackson Holliday, noting the need for improved performance and health in 2026.
Settling your stomach about acid reflux and GERD
We all know that awful feeling of eating too much or the wrong kinds of foods and the unpleasantness of an upset stomach. Gastroenterologist Dr. Dhanush Hoskere of GBMC returns to help settle Nestor’s stomach about treatments and procedures to help with GERD and acid reflux and some lifestyle choices to help eliminate the problem.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and Browns to Ravens on Sunday
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens hero welcome for 30th Anniversary and Browns beatdown on Sunday
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
The final fall of Joe Flacco in Baltimore wasn’t pretty
It wasn’t quite Johnny Unitas running around San Diego a half a century ago but it wasn’t the finest hour of the former Ravens’ Super Bowl MVP quarterback coming “home” to face a bigger, better foe on a day when Lombardi Trophies were being hoisted. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the fall of Joe Flacco and the Cleveland Browns to a AFC North purple powerhouse in Baltimore.
A day with all the feels for Ravens legends and hopeful future kings
As the ceremonies began and old Colts and the founding members of the Baltimore Ravens brought the Lombardi Trophies onto the field as Joe Flacco prepared the Cleveland Browns for battle, all of the purple emotions of 30 seasons took over – and then the game played to three decades of AFC North form. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss another Browns beatdown on Sunday in Baltimore.
Banding together with friends and family at Trifecta Food Truck & Music Festival in Timonium on September 20th
It’s fun, affordable and has become a Baltimore fall tradition for anyone who loves great music. Longtime 24X7 concert promoter Paul Manna gives Nestor the Trifecta Festival lineup for this year at the new Costas Inn in Timonium, right above the infield where the bands and food trucks and music lovers will gather by the thousands to rock to the best tribute bands in the region.
McClain: Picking Lamar to win the Super Bowl again this year
Legendary Houston sports journalist, NFL historian and Pro Football Hall of Fame voter John McClain returns to kick off yet another season that he thinks Lamar Jackson and the Baltimore Ravens will win the Super Bowl. Is it only a matter of time?
Letting Lydell tell the tales of the 1975 Baltimore Colts
With the 50th Anniversary of the Baltimore Colts amazing 1975 season being celebrated on Saturday at Union Brewing, it was a thrill to welcome former running back Lydell Mitchell back up the middle to tell Nestor everything he ever wanted to know about Bert Jones and the first team that he loved as a kid on 33rd Street at Memorial Stadium.
Orioles leave it to Beavers to earn his outfield spot
The Orioles haven’t had a lot of good months this season but September has begun with some good news. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the Birds’ recent improvement – including five walk-off wins. The Dylan Beavers’ impressive start combined with the solid return of Kyle Bradish and Tyler Wells to the starting rotation looms large for 2026 hopes in the spring.
Let’s talk about some improvements in Baltimore City government
Crime is down and spirits are up in Baltimore City. What comes next? We reconnected with Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss transparency, real economics and what makes our town more livable.
Learning about safe modern weight loss and the power of robotics at GBMC
Bariatric surgeon Dr. Emily Watters helps make more sense of modern weight loss sense in this visit from our new GBMC series in learning more about local health care. Here, she discusses the treatment of obesity and educates Nestor on modern weight loss drugs and the power of robotics as a surgeon.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Reaching to Reghi for some 20th Century Orioles Magic memories of Davey, Cal and wire-to-wire
Former HTS voice of Orioles Michael Reghi comes home from Cleveland to discuss his time with Cal Ripken, Davey Johnson and some Camden Yards lore of winning baseball in Baltimore. Oh, and some Browns and Joe Flacco, too!
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
Will Newsom be pick the DNC pick in 2028?
Local Democratic National Committee member and Towson attorney Robbie Leonard returns on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Pizza John’s in Essex to discuss the emergence of Gavin Newsom as a credible foe in the next Presidential race and the current fascism being shown in Washington, D.C. by a lawless leader.
Inspecting role of Inspector General and future of Baltimore County with Councilman David Marks
Getting to the heart of what’s important in Baltimore County is always our goal with Councilman David Marks, who returns to discuss some key local issues, including the controversy and upheaval surrounding the role of the Inspector General.
How social media has changed politics in America
Both with family roots in the heart of Essex, it was serendipity that Pizza John’s was the cheesesteak of choice as Senator J.B. Jennings and Nestor convened for the first time on the #TastyNes leg of the Maryland Crab Cake Tour with a lengthy chat about Bob Ehrlich, farmland in Maryland and the ways politics has changed here and keeping bipartisan lines of communication open in Annapolis and all over the state.
Former punter Dave Zastudil splits defense of Browns and Ravens as Flacco returns to Baltimore
He has the rare distinction of being a guy born and raised in Cleveland who was drafted by the Baltimore Ravens and returned home to Northern Ohio for a life on and off the field with his hometown Browns. For better or worse, our old pal and punter-turned-insurance executive Dave Zastudil always teaches us more about football. Can Joe Flacco come back to Baltimore and beat the Ravens on Sunday?
Previewing the game: Let Luke and Nestor get you ready for Flacco homecoming and Browns chances against Ravens
Joe Flacco is coming back to Baltimore as a starting quarterback and a decided underdog to the angry Baltimore Ravens, who are reeling from a stunning loss in Buffalo and a tough week at The Castle. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the emotions of 30 years of Browns-Ravens “rivalry” and the Browns’ chances against a Ravens team that needs a win.
Selling the joy and (more) memories in Ocean City
Concerts and families and tourists and miles of beaches keep bringing us back to the Boardwalk and the good life of Ocean City, Maryland. Our favorite tourism pal (and brother of former Orioles manager Sam), Tom Perlozzo returns to help us kick off a week of MACo conversations on the heart of the Coastal Highway about what makes life beach keep getting better in our favorite summer destination. Who else is heading to Oceans Calling?
The progress and hope of Baltimore through the eyes of Zeke Cohen
The numbers don’t lie. There is real progress on crime in Baltimore City and City Council President Zeke Cohen shares his thoughts on progress and the hope for a brighter future in the Charm City with Nestor at MACo in Ocean City on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Trying to get Baltimore in a better lane with Councilman Ryan Dorsey
At the 40th Anniversary of Koco’s Pub in Lauraville, it was appropriate to welcome Councilman Ryan Dorsey from the 3rd District of Baltimore City onto Baltimore Positive to discuss the good, bad and better in Baltimore City. And about those bike lanes…
Lydell Mitchell tells Nestor everything he ever wanted to know about the 1975 Baltimore Colts and Bert Jones
With the 50th Anniversary of the Baltimore Colts amazing 1975 season being celebrated on Saturday at Union Brewing, it was a thrill to welcome former running back Lydell Mitchell back up the middle to tell Nestor everything he ever wanted to know about Bert Jones and the first team that he loved as a kid on Memorial Stadium.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Harbaugh and hotseat of Ravens fans expectations after Bills debacle
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
Cleveland Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how Flacco won the job and Garrett stayed the course
Longtime Browns insider Scott Petrak tells Nestor how just how Joe Flacco came back to Cleveland and won the starting
Laud and fraud: The hot seat of high expectations and low returns for John Harbaugh
When you’re expected to win the Super Bowl every year and somehow find more ways to squander the best talent in the NFL in crunch time than any other head coach in modern history, well…statistics somehow find you. The hideous Baltimore Ravens’ loss in Buffalo got John Harbaugh into stat memes for all of the wrong reasons for blowing games. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the laud and fraud of his tenure and oversight in the aftermath of the another Bills debacle in Orchard Park.
