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We all loved everything about the first three quarters of football in Dallas on Sunday. Then the fourth quarter happened. Nestor checks in with #ColumnNes after the Ravens’ 28-25 win over the Cowboys in Arlington.
It all was going well for the first three quarters for the Baltimore Ravens in Dallas. And then the defense couldn’t make a stop. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the near miss against the Cowboys and the disturbing trend of blown late leads evaporating.
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Mark Viviano finally tells Nestor the whole back story of his scoop of Browns coming to Baltimore in 1995
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
Local NFL agent and former Maryland Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much.
After three decades of being media colleagues in Baltimore, former WJZ sports director Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor and Ko-host Ricig at Koco’s Pub for a candid chat about Baltimore sports journalism – past, present and future. And last October in Arlington when WNST had its media access threatened by the Orioles and his best advice.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
It’s always a bunch of everything with our pal and lifer sportswriter Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post who talks music, Orioles baseball and Ravens football with Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Pub during the Fells Point Oyster Fest.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Dave Sheinin of The Washington Post talks music and Orioles baseball with Nestor on Crab Cake Tour
After three decades of behind-the-scenes friendship working for “rival” media companies, the freshly retired Mark Viviano finally joins Nestor to discuss their long-standing careers in sports journalism, reflecting on mutual experiences and personal connections. From St. Louis to Baltimore via Atlanta, Dayton and Cedar Rapids, Viv’s memory of their first-ever radio chat via Chicago 25 years ago even makes Nestor blush.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles’ momentum and Tigers and Yankees after Santander walkoff win.
Bill Cole and Nestor discuss the mood of Baltimore when the Ravens and Orioles start to lose games we think they’re going to win…
As the Ravens scratch-off winners emerge and Home Run Riches winds down with more Orioles home runs, Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about some other big winners all across the state.
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
Local NFL agent and former Terps football player Chad Wiestling tells Nestor about his passion for sports, his players at heart of his work and why he loves the Baltimore Orioles so much on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s Tavern in Fells Point at Oyster Fest.
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
It has been a rough September for every Baltimore sports fan. The injuries and losses with the Orioles. And the Ravens completely shocking us with a pair of losses to start the season. Leonard Raskin and Nestor try to do some civic therapy and find something upbeat about Baltimore sports during these tough times.
After a month in Paris covering the Olympics for The Washington Post, our favorite traveling Baltimore music maker, sports expert and local dude Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Kooper’s Pub on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a full recap of his summer French connection.
As the awful beats mount and the bats remain silent in September, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Orioles getting battered by Giants and the playoff health realities and updates given by Mike Elias before the home stand.
Who is managing the clock and replay challenges? Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the coaching decisions and itchy red flag of Baltimore Ravens head coach John Harbaugh and how to use the new leg of Justin Tucker.
We’ve been at this a long time at WNST. Our first ballpark reporter almost 30 years ago and lifer pal Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss the two weeks of “Fall Training” before the Orioles will need to win games in October for what feels like an unlikely World Series run.
Despite the 0-2 start and playing in Dallas this Sunday at 4:25pm, the Baltimore Ravens are still a one-point favorite on the road. America still believes in Lamar Jackson and Derrick Henry but how will the offensive line handle Micah Parsons and the Cowboys? Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for a huge test for the offense to show improvement over two very choppy, sloppy losses.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens offensive line problems and solutions after Raiders loss
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the wobbly state of the Orioles’ postseason realities after another long weekend on the road in Detroit with frozen bats and poor results.
Well, of course there’s a pumpkin spice line of flavors at Far & Dotter and Curio Wellness for the fall! Wendy Bronfein, our Chief Cannabis Officer, updates Nestor on fall flavors and Fireball and provides more education for folks who need topical pain relief with Move line.
The Baltimore Ravens are 0-2 and the offensive line has been a large part of the team-wide inconsistencies that head coach John Harbaugh discussed in his postmortem after the Raiders meltdown. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the problems and potential solutions as the Dallas Cowboys await after a bad loss to the Saints.
Mary Drexler and John Martin discuss the Maryland Center of Excellence on Problem Gambling assistance, offerings and resources to help a loved one in need with this addiction. Nestor asks lots of questions and wonders what happens if (or when?) you call the 1-800-Gambler helpline. With football back, it’s time to have a serious talk about limits.
After a month in Paris covering the Olympics for The Washington Post, our favorite traveling Baltimore music maker, sports expert and local dude Dave Sheinin joins Nestor at Kooper’s Pub on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a full recap of his summer French connection.
After a second week of inconsistencies and penalties across the offensive line hindered the Baltimore Ravens in another loss, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the worst passing defense in the NFL through Week 2, the strange red flag challenges of John Harbaugh and a purple implosion at home against the Las Vegas Raiders.
The Baltimore Ravens have a $50 million quarterback and a fifty-cent offensive line. Nestor Aparicio says in his #ColumnNes that it feels like the Ravens don’t lose much but when they do it’s usually involved some creative decisions, big botches and failed plays. And John Harbaugh lords over it all.
Former Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and industry after 15 years
Our longtime pal and former Chargers, Raiders and Cowboys beat writer Michael Gehlken discusses why he left locker rooms and the sports journalism industry and NFL grind after 15 years to be a father.
Doug Lloyd of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor what’s it’s like to the one who contacts and calls the big jackpot winners to deliver the great news that sometimes they don’t even believe. And the Home Run Riches summer of big Orioles bombs!
It is no secret that lifer sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano is Nestor’s oldest friend in Baltimore media. They discuss the 40th anniversary of their friendship and the folding of Sportsf1rst and The News American and how the sports scene in Baltimore has inspired them both for a lifetime at Koco’s Pub as the Orioles and Ravens threaten another championship parade down Pratt Street.
