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Getting Wild Card serious about torrid Orioles as Gunnar blazes and wins begin to stack in Tampa

The Baltimore Orioles are suddenly winning the battle of the race to the bottom of the top of the American League. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss a blazing weekend against the first-place Rays in Tampa and the big homestand ahead as the New York Yankees arrive on Tuesday at Camden Yards. Yes, we have real pennant race baseball in the Charm City!

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From Loop to Lane, Ravens first preseason win showed some things

We’re always looking for standouts and reasons to watch the slog that the NFL preseason is during August and Saturday night’s 24-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles revealed a few new twists and potential contributors for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rising star of Ja’Kobi Lane and the falling stock of Ryan Loop as well as the construction of the offensive line as the week ahead in Minnesota will see starters getting real work on the backfields as they scrimmage the Vikings before a preseason game on Saturday afternoon.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens first preseason effort from Lane to Loop as Minnesota practice week is ahead

We’re always looking for standouts and reasons to watch the slog that the NFL preseason is during August and Saturday night’s 24-7 win over the Philadelphia Eagles revealed a few new twists and potential contributors for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the rising star of Ja’Kobi Lane and the falling stock of Ryan Loop as well as the construction of the offensive line as the week ahead in Minnesota will see starters getting real work on the backfields as they scrimmage the Vikings before a preseason game on Saturday afternoon.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles next 10 days of make or break against Rays and Yankees

It’s long past the point where the Baltimore Orioles have shown any consistency but they’re still in the pennant race. Next up: the Tampa Rays and New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ make-or-break next two weeks to enter September in better position to make a serious Wild Card run in a pathetically ordinary American League race for an October playoff berth.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens secondary dept after WIggins scare before Philly fake football

After a big scare at training camp this week with cornerback Nate Wiggins, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ secondary depth and everything to watch when watching fake football over the next three weeks as the Eagles start the week when the real hitting happens in Minnesota for mid-week scrimmages. All things #RavensFlock here for everyone looking to get caught up…

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Can Orioles make these next 10 days count against best teams in AL East?

It’s long past the point where the Baltimore Orioles have shown any consistency but they’re still in the pennant race. Next up: the Tampa Rays and New York Yankees. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds’ make-or-break next two weeks to enter September in better position to make a serious Wild Card run in a pathetically ordinary American League race for an October playoff berth.

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What to watch when watching fake football

After a big scare at training camp this week with cornerback Nate Wiggins, Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Ravens’ secondary depth and everything to watch when watching fake football over the next three weeks as the Eagles start the week when the real hitting happens in Minnesota for mid-week scrimmages. All things #RavensFlock here for everyone looking to get caught up…

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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.

NBC horse racing insider Randy Moss educates Nestor about Preakness future and Triple Crown in peril

In our search to bring real information and horse racing history and insights regarding the current spring mess, as the Preakness and the state of Maryland go to war with the big boys at Churchill, NYRA and Fox reagrding the perilous future of the Triple Crown and its significance to the sport, we turn to lifer track man and journalist Randy Moss to educate us and present the reality of the industry.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens week of prep for fake football hosting Philadelphia Eagles

Sure, former head coach John Harbaugh had plenty of detractors inside and outside the building in Owings Mills, but at least in the early going under rookie leader Jesse Minter, it appears that the “new” Baltimore Ravens are buying into the program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week of prep for the fake football against Philly on Saturday night as they host the Eagles and we get our first look at the structure of the new system.

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The Rush of live music – and the cost and value of your freewill

Concerts ain’t cheap and bigger experiences cost even more. In his never-ending quest to educate Nestor about money and living his best American Dream life, Leonard Raskin returns and discusses whether this Rush reunion is worth all of the fuss.

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Orioles giving “chase” in AL race to the bottom of the wild card

Can the Baltimore Orioles still make a playoff run? Well, sure, when you’re only a few games back of the final (and lowly) AL Wild Card slot but as Luke Jones and Nestor witness these defensive flaws and swiss cheese bats, they wonder aloud about the real destiny of Gunnar Henderson now that Adley Rutschman has been dispatched to Boston.

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NBC horse racing insider Randy Moss educates Nestor about Preakness future and Triple Crown in peril

In our search to bring real information and horse racing history and insights regarding the current spring mess, as the Preakness and the state of Maryland go to war with the big boys at Churchill, NYRA and Fox reagrding the perilous future of the Triple Crown and its significance to the sport, we turn to lifer track man and journalist Randy Moss to educate us and present the reality of the industry.

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Camp Minter has brought the boys together – so far

Sure, former head coach John Harbaugh had plenty of detractors inside and outside the building in Owings Mills, but at least in the early going under rookie leader Jesse Minter, it appears that the “new” Baltimore Ravens are buying into the program. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the week of prep for the fake football against Philly on Saturday night as they host the Eagles and we get our first look at the structure of the new system.

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Straight from the heart: Rolling with the punches all over the world with Bryan Adams

Bryan Adams has, literally, taken me around the world – especially lately, even when I don’t always get to the exotic and remote destinations he plays that I investigate. Montevideo. Santiago. Bogotá. Las Vegas. Well, so far this year. The night when he took my request in Lake Tahoe a couple of years ago was insane. Everywhere I go, the kid in me still wants to rock…

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Subtraction for addition: doing the orange math on Rutschman departure and pending labor war

Short term assets, long term gains and the risk and reward of winning and losing in Major League Baseball. Our financial resource Leonard Raskin brings the money of baseball to Nestor in aftermath of Orioles saving 30 million in deals this week and the industry about to descend into an offseason of chaos – no matter who wins the World Series.

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The real value of sports to these billionaires

We always learn a ton of new information about leagues, franchises and ownership value and values whenever we invite Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico to give Nestor the new math of Orioles and Ravens franchise valuations and the upcoming MLB ownership risk that David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti have taken in with a sport without a labor and cost certainty compass.

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The future of the Baltimore Orioles and the men making the decisions

With the MLB trade deadline deals of Mike Elias behind us and the labor war ahead, Allen McCallum and Nestor recap the departure of Adley Rutschman and have a tough discussion about the Orioles here-and-now with fans and how this next eight weeks leads to a lot of uncertainty in Baltimore and all around the industry of baseball.

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The science of sleep and how to get help if you’re struggling getting it

If you’re counting sheep at night, it might be time to add up the cost of the loss of energy. Dr. Stephanie Wappel of GBMC is here to discuss sleep science and modern treatment for insomnia and apnea as Nestor doesn’t go to sleep on how different we all rest and when and how. And just what is the Sunshine Protection Act?

Horse racing insider Dick Jerardi calms Nestor down about Preakness and Triple Crown concerns as Pimlico goes to war with Churchill and Belmont

After witnessing and opining on the entire state of horse racing and the sport in Maryland over the past 35 years on the radio regarding its complete deterioration, Nestor Aparicio only really trusts one voice about the sport of kings: Dick Jerardi. His one time colleague in 1984 has gone off to Philadelphia to become one of the legendary horse racing insiders in the sport and attempts to calm his now-much-older-and-more-cynical friend down about very rational Preakness and Triple Crown concerns as Pimlico goes to war with Churchill and Belmont, and NBC and Fox square off and Wes Moore is holding press conferences. Get the truth here…

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How to teach a six-year old about baseball while watching the 2026 Orioles play…

We’re all watching the Baltimore Orioles and trying to figure out the salary cap, labor and the trade machinations of Mike Elias. Meanwhile, our pal Zach Dermer is just trying to introduce his kids to the game. Our HVAC and plumbing friend at The Comfort Guys joins Nestor at Costas Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to talk Birdland summer problems and the rules of the game.

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From Dodger Stadium to downtown Baltimore in World Champion style

We treasure our chats with future Hall of Famer Janet Marie Smith, who once again takes Nestor on a tour of modern stadium design and a Baltimore history primer that will remind you why you love Oriole Park at Camden Yards so much.

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Buster Olney: Orioles need to rebuild the trust of the fan base

Only those who were here when it was great can remember the three million fans that annually poured into Oriole Park at Camden Yards and how much the baseball team mattered to Baltimore a generation ago. But as the MLB trade deadline and labor wars loom, we welcome Buster Olney of ESPN back “home” for a spirited visit with Nestor to discuss the current realities for David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti to attempt to lift the franchise back to annual contention and support from the baseball fans of Maryland.

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Camping with Coach Minter and the new way of doing things in Owings Mills

With a few days of observations under his purple belt, our Luke Jones joins Nestor to discuss the work on the fields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens hit the field with a whole new feel under rookie head coach Jesse Minter and a real belief in the Super Bowl possibilities. But, here’s what needs to go the right way in August…

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Let’s get the facts about this Preakness and Triple Crown fiasco from the top down

After witnessing and opining on the entire state of horse racing and the sport in Maryland over the past 35 years on the radio regarding its complete deterioration, Nestor Aparicio only really trusts one voice about the sport of kings: Dick Jerardi. His one time colleague in 1984 has gone off to Philadelphia to become one of the legendary horse racing insiders in the sport and attempts to calm his now-much-older-and-more-cynical friend down about very rational Preakness and Triple Crown concerns as Pimlico goes to war with Churchill and Belmont, and NBC and Fox square off and Wes Moore is holding press conferences. Get the truth here…

Allen McCallum and Nestor recap MLB trade deals of Mike Elias and have tough discussion about Orioles now and future with pending labor war

With the MLB trade deadline deals of Mike Elias behind us and the labor war ahead, Allen McCallum and Nestor recap the departure of Adley Rutschman and have a tough discussion about the Orioles here-and-now with fans and how this next eight weeks leads to a lot of uncertainty in Baltimore and all around the industry of baseball.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss numbers and Ravens investment in Zay Flowers huge contract extension

Everything about the extension of wide receiver Zay Flowers makes sense to Luke Jones as he rolls out the rationale and reasoning behind inking Lamar Jackson’s new favorite target long term for big money. He joins Nestor to discuss the numbers and Ravens’ investment, and the state of the NFL salary cap and realities of signing No. 8 and what it will take to make him happy in Baltimore.

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Did our American World Cup runneth over with riches for FIFA?

The World Cup came to the United States of America for the first time in 32 years this summer. Sports business professor Marty Conway tells Nestor, it won’t be that long before the world’s biggest sports tournament returns to our shores. And, of course, Professor Conway brings the heat for MLB as the labor wars start to heat up in a familiar refrain of billionaires vs. millionaires with the fans paying the freight.

Sportico writer Kurt Badenhausen gives Nestor the real math of Orioles and Ravens franchise valuation and MLB ownership risk

We always learn a ton of new information about leagues, franchises and ownership value and values whenever we invite Kurt Badenhausen of Sportico to give Nestor the new math of Orioles and Ravens franchise valuations and the upcoming MLB ownership risk that David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti have taken in with a sport without a labor and cost certainty compass.

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Smelling the expectations of Flowers’ huge contract extension

Everything about the extension of wide receiver Zay Flowers makes sense to Luke Jones as he rolls out the rationale and reasoning behind inking Lamar Jackson’s new favorite target long term for big money. He joins Nestor to discuss the numbers and Ravens’ investment, and the state of the NFL salary cap and realities of signing No. 8 and what it will take to make him happy in Baltimore.

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