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Nestor Aparicio media guy
Authors and Books, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, ColumnNes, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Ravens, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, State of Baltimore Sports Media

My fall journalism “Declaration of Independence” – Breaking ‘kayfabe’ on how we’re going to cover Orioles and Ravens after 40 years

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What does it say that Nestor Aparicio has been professionally bullied, gaslit and banned by Orioles and Ravens ownership after four decades of covering Baltimore sports as a professional reporter, author and journalist? Plenty. About billionaires, money, fealty and the death of local sports journalism and the emergence of team websites as monopoly “news” sources. Read and learn…

Tim Watts Nasty 1570 Bowling
25 Stories of Glories, Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, Community, Crab Cake Tour, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, Travel, WNST Classic

Turn of the century Baltimore sports glory with our first WNST Ravens reporter

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Our first WNST Ravens reporter Tim Watts joins Nestor at Greenmount Station on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for memories of turn of the century Baltimore sports glory and tales of tailgates, football players, charity events and pictures that capture the evidence – for better or worse.

Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Community, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Sports, Sports News, Technology

Where might the Orioles payroll go? And how and why…

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Sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to offer MLB insights on revenue and where the Baltimore Orioles payroll might go under new ownership. The impact of declining revenue from regional sports networks and the shift towards direct-to-consumer apps is the primary concern with the future of MASN in the balance but the importance of sustained success on the field to maintain fan interest and revenue needs to be the long game of the Rubenstein group.

Gary Michael Cappetta
Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Celebrities, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Luke Jones, Nestor Aparicio, News, Remember That Time, WNST Classic

A professional wrestling life and Bodyslams from inside the squared circle with Gary Michael Cappetta

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Hall of Fame wrestling ring announcer Gary Michael Cappetta joins Luke Jones and Nestor for a spirited WWE time travelogue of wrestling tales and memories for anyone who ever watched “Championship Wrestling” on Channel 45 every Saturday afternoon at 4pm.

Curio Wellness Science
Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Cannabis, Community, Curio Wellness, Education, Featured, Health, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Technology, Wellness

Continuing a scientific path toward health and wellness

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In our continuing educational series on modern cannabis and its many benefits, Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness updates Nestor on how the science continues to move forward for gastrointestinal issues, sleep aids, pain management and overall mental and physical health all derived from the plant.

Joshua Humbert Coppin

Joshua Humbert tells Nestor about what makes Coppin State a place to brag about in West Baltimore

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Coppin State Vice President for Advancement Joshua Humbert tells Nestor what makes the Eagles’ campus a place to brag about in West Baltimore, highlighting the university’s recent achievements, including a rise in national rankings, increased fundraising, and enhanced technology and facilities. Humbert emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and community support, noting that Coppin has raised $17 million of its $25 million campaign goal.

Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

Measuring the greatness of Lamar Jackson and this Ravens offense against history

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Everyone has an opinion on Lamar Jackson but DVOA creator and football historian Aaron Schatz brings facts and receipts. Midway through another MVP-worthy season, let the guy who voted for Josh Allen as Most Valuable Player last year tell you the current greatness of this year’s version of the Baltimore Ravens’ offense.

The Ancient Eight John Feinstein
Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Celebrities, College Sports, Community, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, More Sports, National, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Politics, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, WNST Classic

What makes Ivy League football unique and ancient?

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Celebrated author John Feinstein discusses his new book, “The Ancient Eight,” focusing on Ivy League football traditions highlighting the league’s unique rules, such as no expansion, no transfer portal, and no postseason games. And then, they discussed Lamar Jackson and American politics…

Ross Greenburg HBO
Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, Celebrities, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, Technology, WNST Classic

There’s no knocking the legacy of “Hard Knocks” with legendary HBO producer Ross Greenburg

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It’s been nearly a quarter of a century and sports documentaries as we all know them were seeded by the work of longtime HBO president Ross Greenburg, who returns to discuss how the landscape has changed and broadened for storytelling and entertaining since Steve Sabol partnered to create the first “Hard Knocks” with the Modells and Brian Billick and the Baltimore Ravens in 2001.

Sports logo artist and historian Todd Radom
Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Business, College Sports, Community, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, National, Nestor Aparicio, News, Orioles, Ravens, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, WNST Classic

The only sports logo and fashion voice we trust explores the history and rush of colors and jerseys and gimmicks

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Comedian Jerry Seinfeld once said: “We cheer for the clothes!” And he wasn’t wrong. Sports artist and visual historian Todd Radom returns as Nestor’s king of the fashion police and logos to discuss modern sports jerseys and the Baltimore Ravens’ Color Rush purple helmets with the angry KISS bird that fell short.

Thankswinning
Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Community, Featured, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, Maryland Lottery, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Sports, Sports News

ThanksWinning and big mobile sports wagering powered by local success

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John Martin from the Maryland Lottery discussed the significant impact of sports wagering on the state’s economy, highlighting that October’s sports wagering handle reached $593 million, the largest ever, and contributed $7 million to the state.

Unitas to Unitas Johnny U
Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, Community, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, WNST Classic

The power to still unite us through the words and wisdom of Johnny Unitas

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It’s taken Joe Unitas a long time to finally write a book of his father’s tales, advice and the father-to-son wisdom that only the son of the greatest quarterback of his generation could hand down through storytelling. The new book “Unitas To Unitas” is now available. Let the son of Number 19 tell you about the Johnny U he knew.

Joshua Humbert Coppin
Arts and Entertainment, Baltimore Positive Classic, Business, C-Suite, College Sports, Community, Coppin State, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Local, Marketing, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Sports, Sports News

Everything that makes Coppin State great

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Coppin State Vice President for Advancement Joshua Humbert tells Nestor what makes the Eagles’ campus a place to brag about in West Baltimore, highlighting the university’s recent achievements, including a rise in national rankings, increased fundraising, and enhanced technology and facilities. Humbert emphasizes the importance of philanthropy and community support, noting that Coppin has raised $17 million of its $25 million campaign goal.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss moving left field wall and low expectations of Baltimore Orioles fans

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There is plenty to debate regarding the “new” Baltimore Orioles and offseason with promise and hope for the franchise to take a major step forward under the ownership of David Rubenstein and the deft leadership of Mike Elias. That said, the Friday afternoon news dump of the Camden Yards left field wall and the lack of a free agency splash don’t feel like anything that will excite the fan base.

Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

Ravens and Roquan limp toward Hollywood and the charge of HarBowl III

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When the defense is 32nd against the pass, it can’t get any worse. But, as Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio point out, the Ravens heading to Los Angeles to battle the Chargers comes amidst a strange holiday schedule with lots of time off and short rest weeks en route to January as John Harbaugh tries to beat Jim Harbaugh one more.

Greg Renoff Van Halen author

Van Halen historian Greg Renoff joins Nestor to discuss post Alex book and 5150 Hagar tour updates on band lore

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Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia
Arts and Entertainment, Business, Celebrities, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, Oyster Tour

Day 13 Going with The Bull oyster rock star shooter at The Walrus in Columbia

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In the spirit of mixing it up every day on 26 in 26 days to celebrate 26 years of WNST and Baltimore Positive, the lucky thirteen day was spent with our pal John Allen of Stone Horses (and Child’s Play) rock and roll fame and “The Bull” with a two-part oyster shooter at The Walrus in Columbia. It was no bull.

Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

We can’t be chicken about discussing Tucker and future of Ravens kicking operation

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The special teams of the Baltimore Ravens certainly has not been its strength this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the overall operation and the sudden unreliability of a future Hall of Fame kicker and what Justin Tucker needs to do to kick them straight after another Ravens loss in Pittsburgh.

Eddie Money Camden Yards
Arts and Entertainment, Celebrities, Featured, Journalism & Media, More Sports, Music, Music Classic, Nestor Aparicio, Orioles, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, WNST Classic

Eddie Money provides two tickets to paradise talking sports, cops and the rock and roll road life in May 2004 before Camden Yards show

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At one time, the Orioles were trying rock concerts to bring in fans. Nestor Aparicio liked that idea. Eddie Money once played a post-game show next to The Warehouse. Where’s the party? Right here…

Peppermill Nestor Aparicio Maryland Oyster Tour
Arts and Entertainment, Business, C-Suite, Community, Featured, Journalism & Media, Local, Local, Marketing, Nestor Aparicio, News, Oyster Tour

Day 12 Visiting Heaven’s Waiting Room and finally experiencing the legendary oyster stew at The Peppermill

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When the Maryland Oyster Tour was conceived the only place Nestor Aparicio knew he was going to hit was this venerable establishment with the sign on York Road just outside of the beltway in Towson. The sign always says: “Award Winning Oyster Stew.” And a roll with it, baby…

Harbaugh after Steelers loss
Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, Local, Luke Jones, More Sports, Nestor Aparicio, News, Ravens, Sports, Sports News

Coaching, composure and discipline plus poor play calling and penalties all become questions for Harbaugh and Ravens

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Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.

Greg Renoff Van Halen author
Arts and Entertainment, Authors and Books, Featured, Journalism & Media, Music, Music Classic, National, Nestor Aparicio, News

When everybody wants some Van Halen gospel, not gossip

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Jump into the history of Van Halen with author and historian Greg Renoff, who once again joins Nestor to discuss the new Alex Van Halen book “Brothers” on his life with Eddie and the sensation of the “5150” residue on last summer’s Sammy Hagar and Michael Anthony tour and bringing the best of both worlds back to Las Vegas for a residency next spring.

Harbaugh after Steelers loss

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss coaching, composure, discipline and Ravens mojo after another loss to Steelers in Pittsburgh

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Despite the defense’s strong performance, the Ravens’ inefficiencies and missed opportunities on offense – including a crucial two-point conversion attempt – contributed to their eighth loss in nine games against the Steelers. Luke Jones and Nestor emphasize the need for growth and maturity, especially in high-stakes games, and noted the team’s history of struggles in Pittsburgh.

John Denver
Arts and Entertainment, Celebrities, Education, Featured, Journalism & Media, Leadership, More Sports, Music, Music Classic, Nestor Aparicio, Orioles, Remember That Time, Sports, Sports News, WNST Classic

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

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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 a depth-packed discussion with the guy who made the 7th inning stretch at Orioles games feel like life on the farm…

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