John Harbaugh says Ravens veterans “just have to kind of get in there and get after it” after not playing in preseason
John Harbaugh says Ravens veterans “just have to kind of get in there and get after it” after not playing in preseason
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No. 11 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Pennsylvania Dutch Market and Mary’s Donuts Maple Bacon Glazed
It’s the kind of donut that makes you want another one – or three. If you love fried dough and want some tasty, tender, loving, Amish care in every light bite, come see this beautiful family operation one morning late in the week. Right on York Road in Hunt Valley. Pick the one you like because every choice is the right one at Mary’s Donuts in the Pennsylvania Dutch Market.
John Wawrow of Buffalo AP gets Nestor ready for the next round of Josh Allen and Lamar Jackson to start the season
High stakes and bright lights in Orchard Park on Sunday night as the Baltimore Ravens travel back to where last season ended at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. Of course, it’s about more than Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and John Wawrow of The Associated Press in Buffalo returns to get Nestor ready for some football and a fresh season.
What will it take for Ravens to win in Buffalo?
Luke Jones and Nestor make final preparation before Ravens take on Bills in Buffalo to start another season with Super Bowl expectations in Baltimore.
Sports business professor Marty Conway discusses Orioles offseason amidst Camden Yards renovation and angry fans
When it’s been as lousy as it has been for as long as it has been, we all realized the Baltimore Orioles rebuild and retool under new ownership could be a “work in progress.” Georgetown sports business professor and one-time leader of the Birdland sales and business operation Marty Conway discusses this tumultuous time in MLB for media, money and labor peace whilst Camden Yards gets renovated and David Rubenstein tries to figure out a baseball franchise presumably with Mike Elias still picking players.
Buffalo NFL writer Vic Carucci returns to discuss another round of the Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battle and start of season
Buffalo NFL writer Vic Carucci returns to discuss another round of the Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen battle and start of season
Luke Jones and Nestor get ready for kickoff as Ravens head to Buffalo to begin Super Bowl march
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
This group of Bills is looking to end Rich Stadium with a Super Bowl parade
There’s been plenty of recent history with the Baltimore Ravens and Buffalo Bills. But, as Bills sideline reporter Sal Capaccio of WGR in Western New York points out: this is the last season opener in the history of a stadium that has seen everything but a Super Bowl parade. Get ready for Lamar Jackson at Josh Allen to start the 2025 NFL madness in Orchard Park on Sunday night.
Legendary Houston sports journalist John McClain returns to kick off another season he thinks Lamar and Ravens will win the Super Bowl
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?
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of 2025 season
Luke Jones offers the latest purple musings with the new season kicking off on Sunday night.
Another round of Baltimore vs. Buffalo awaits
High stakes and bright lights in Orchard Park on Sunday night as the Baltimore Ravens travel back to where last season ended at the hands of the Buffalo Bills. Of course, it’s about more than Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen, and John Wawrow of The Associated Press in Buffalo returns to get Nestor ready for some football and a fresh season.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Kyle Hamilton contract and role within Ravens defense as Bills await
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
No. 12 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Chap’s Pit Beef
It was all ours in East Baltimore for decades before Guy Fieri and the food culture of America discovered this little pit beef shack secret in Armistead Gardens. The operation has moved a few hundred feet in recent years and looks – and tastes – better than ever. You knew this was high on this list. It was only a matter of where…and how, so let us show you.
Lamar and Josh are still chasing Mahomes when it matters
Longtime Buffalo NFL writer Vic Carucci justifies his last two MVP votes – one each for Lamar Jackson and Josh Allen – and the significance of the season and stadium in Orchard Park as a Bills renaissance has begun but still needs a Super Bowl parade to make the fairy tale come to life in Western New York.
Ravens begin Super Bowl march to February in September with Buffalo in the way (again)
We’ve waited nearly eight months and it’s finally time to begin another NFL season. Our Luke Jones joins Nestor to get ready for kickoff as the Ravens head to Buffalo to begin a Super Bowl march with the highest of expectations and the Bills ready the begin the closeout of their beloved stadium in Orchard Park.
Councilman Ryan Dorsey discusses good, bad and better in Baltimore City with Nestor Koco’s Pub
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…
Sports cartoonist Ricig joins Nestor to discuss plight of Orioles and flight of Ravens to Buffalo to start season
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
Mark Mussina returns to discuss Orioles collapse, Cal 2131 memories and the unappreciated greatness of Lamar Jackson
Three decades after doing sports radio here at WNST-AM 1570, it’s always a pleasure to welcome Mark Mussina (yes, he’s the younger brother of Hall of Famer Mike Mussina) back to Baltimore share his wisdom of a life in sports and observation. Always insightful, humorous and teaches us something we didn’t know.
Baltimore City Comptroller Bill Henry tells Nestor where the money is going to improve local life
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.
Chris Korman of Baltimore Banner continues discussion with Bill Cole and Nestor about local journalism
It’s pretty simple: Justin Tucker is gone from the Baltimore Ravens and serving a 10-game NFL suspension for the outrageous conduct outlined in a tremendous piece of journalism done by the sports and news reporting team of Chris Korman at The Baltimore Banner. Here, he continues his Maryland Crab Cake Tour discussion with Bill Cole and Nestor about local journalism and its difficulty and impact.
Dr. Emily Watters of GBMC discusses treatment of obesity and educates Nestor on modern weight loss drugs and the power of robotics as a surgeon.
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.
No. 13 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Himalayan House Chicken Tikka Masala
We love Indian food and love it so much that we want to share our love with the uninitiated and convert the world to chicken tikka masala, aloo gobi and a proper saag paneer. We’ve had a few decent places around over the years but give the Himalayan House in Locust Point some love if you’re local. Get it spiced nice and enjoy that leftover rice!
As Orioles continue to flail, Ravens set to sail into Buffalo with Super Bowl expectations
Our favorite sports cartoonist Mike Ricigliano has been a recurring cast member for four decades on the local scene. In preparation of another Baltimore vs. Buffalo war, Ricig once again shared his twisted Western New York roots and Orioles heart with Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour. And how he’d draw up another Super Bowl parade…
Why is Kyle Hamilton so important to Ravens defense and its future?
With the 2025 season about to kickoff, Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Raves made it very clear about the significance of “safety” Kyle Hamilton for the future of the franchise and the leadership of its defense. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the new $100 million contract and the evolving role and status of the most important chess piece the team has on its emerging defense.
Wendy Bronfein of Curio Wellness returns to discuss summer sports, science and Baltimore love with Nestor from Pizza John’s
Sure, Wendy Bronfein is the Chief Brand Officer at Curio Wellness but she’s also a Bananas baseball mom, sponsor of the BMW Championship with a special connection to Caves Valley and loves sports enough to join us on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to chat with Nestor about when Baltimore comes together to pack ’em in.
No. 14 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Rise Glazed Blueberry Biscuit
A sinfully delicious concoction stuffed with blueberries and a touch of sweetness to go along with the dense party of bakery biscuit artistry. It’s right on York Road in Timonium. Don’t skip the donuts or fried chicken sandwiches but this morning treat is a winner.
Author John Eisenberg returns to talk Orioles realities and Ravens season hopes at Costas Timonium
Longtime sports columnist and decorated author John Eisenberg returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium to discuss his Bird Tapes of Orioles tales and lore and to discuss the future of Birdland for everyone in Baltimore who loves baseball. Has it really been 30 years since the Cal Ripken 2131 game? Are they in last place again? Where are the fans? Does David Rubenstein know what he is doing? Is Mike Elias the right guy?
No. 15 on #TastyNes Tour & WNST Baltimore 27th Anniversary: Happy China Shrimp and Broccoli Dinner
C’mon, get happy! Fresh, tasty, delicious and just steps away from one of our first sponsors at the Emerald Tavern on Harford Road in Parkville, Happy China makes us happy every time we order carry out. And it’s more often than we admit…
The Bills Mafia fund for Mark Andrews is over $146,624 and you need to meet one of the kids who made it happen
This will be the best story of “Buffalo” week. Last winter, we met Ryan Patota and Nicholas Howard, who began a Go Fund Me page for juvenile diabetes awareness after Mark Andrews’ infamous drop against the Bills and the online bullying began in the aftermath of a tough playoff loss for the Baltimore Ravens. Nestor welcomes the heroic young Patota back onto the show to tell his special journey in life and why you’ll want to help support this aspiring sports journalist’s efforts for Breakthrough. Watch and be inspired!
Bananas and The BMW Championship and a month of sports fun in Baltimore
Sure, Wendy Bronfein is the Chief Brand Officer at Curio Wellness but she’s also a Bananas baseball mom, sponsor of the BMW Championship with a special connection to Caves Valley and loves sports enough to join us on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to chat with Nestor about when Baltimore comes together to pack ’em in.
Concert promoter Paul Manna talks Trifecta Festival and mutual love of local music with Nestor at Costas Timonium
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.
Karson Kamenetz tells Nestor why he’s running for Baltimore County Council and continuing legacy
Young, motivated and ready to continue his father’s family legacy in Baltimore County, Karson Kamenetz tells Nestor why he’s going to be entering local politics and running for Baltimore County Council at Costas Inn in Timonium on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Marcella Knight and Ricig discuss 40 years of Koco’s Pub and why crab cakes matter in Baltimore
The sign on the door says: ONLY NICE PEOPLE ALLOWED! And somehow Marcella Knight and the awesome folks at Koco’s Pub were still nice enough to allow us to celebrate their 40th Anniversary that required some #TastyNes Koconut Shrimp along on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour from the heart of Lauraville with tales of our favorite things to eat in Baltimore along with our favorite Ko-Host, sports cartoonist Ricig.
Nestor hosts Orioles Birdland chat with Howard Scher, Bill Cole and Chris Korman about new ownership
When you invite three busy guests onto the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Costas Inn in Timonium and they all
Baltimore Banner sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss Justin Tucker saga
As local journalism continues to evaporate, The Baltimore Banner proved earlier this year that a big story still needs real professional journalists, facts, witnesses and lots of lawyers as the Justin Tucker scandal was unearthed by its team. Sports editor Chris Korman joins Bill Cole and Nestor to discuss what really happened after Justin Fenton and Julie Scharper received a tip about the kicker of the Baltimore Ravens being a serial predator nuisance to women in the massage industry all over the region.
Jay Higgins says Zach Orr’s own undrafted rookie journey made Ravens an attractive landing spot
Jay Higgins says Zach Orr’s own undrafted rookie journey made Ravens an attractive landing spot
Reuben Lowery discusses versatility that helped him earn 53-man roster spot with Ravens
Reuben Lowery discusses versatility that helped him earn 53-man roster spot with Ravens
Keyon Martin reflects on going from rookie camp tryout to member of Ravens’ 53-man roster
Keyon Martin reflects on going from rookie camp tryout to member of Ravens’ 53-man roster
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discuss 800 million reasons to play Powerball and other ways to win
The jackpot for the Powerball keeps soaring and Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin is here for all that happens when someone hits the big one and to introduce a few new games and Labor Day fun at MDLottery.com.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor tour The Isle of Man and prep for Buffalo and Ravens season hopes
Our money manager and European summer globetrotter Leonard Raskin comes back from Ireland with a water story and a TT race tale. Touring The Isle of Man and learning U.K. geography before we kick off into Ravens’ football season and the Buffalo Bills.
