Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Days 2 and 3 of open training camp
Veteran newcomer Jaire Alexander appears to be meshing well with Marlon Humphrey and the rest of the Baltimore secondary.
Ravens
Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg
Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing shares his Essex rock roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg
Wrestling with the legacy of Hulk Hogan
Luke Jones and Nestor wrestle with the gloriously tainted legacy of Hulk Hogan and the Hulkamania era recounting lost memories of youth and life and love of the squared circle of Vince McMahon and the WWF.
Going beyond the coffee on the menu at Zeke’s
As Baltimore Positive gets ready to celebrate its 27th Anniversary and the Maryland Crab Cake Tour will feature our 27 favorite things to eat in Baltimore, we set the stage at Zeke’s Coffee with a caffeinated discussion about menus, pastries, sandwiches and meals of happiness with Dan Rodricks, who shares his culinary peppers and eggs philosophy to Thomas Rhodes and Joe Robinson on Harford Road.
Cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher and Ricig tell some Nasty tales about the power of an image of power
You probably don’t know what they look like but you know their work. Lifelong cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher and Ricig tell some Nasty tales about the power of an image of power, and drawing inspiration to make readers think peeling back the layers of art, language, meaning and persuasion. One of the best political conversations we’ve ever had on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Listen and learn about media in modern America. (And you’ll meet the person responsible for “Nasty” Nestor, too!)
Kyle Van Noy ready to prove he has plenty left in tank after “interesting” offseason pondering future
Kyle Van Noy ready to prove he has plenty left in tank after “interesting” offseason pondering future
Marlon Humphrey talks high expectations for Ravens secondary entering 2025 campaign
Marlon Humphrey talks high expectations for Ravens secondary entering 2025 campaign
Jaire Alexander “in love” with Ravens and Baltimore after reuniting with college teammate Lamar Jackson
Jaire Alexander “in love” with Ravens and Baltimore after reuniting with college teammate Lamar Jackson
John Harbaugh says Ravens being cautious holding DeAndre Hopkins out of practice after falling on knee
John Harbaugh says Ravens being cautious holding DeAndre Hopkins out of practice after falling on knee
Baltimore baseball lore, beer taste and tasty taps at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss
Ain’t the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.
Ricig joins Nestor and Dan Rodricks for coffee and democracy chatter at Zeke’s in Lauraville
Inspired by Zeke’s Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfast.
There was no beef about this Guy’s pit stop in Baltimore
With our upcoming 27th Anniversary featuring our favorite places to eat set to roll out in August, we’ll be unearthing some WNST Classic chats with foodies and folks who love Maryland cuisine. At Super Bowl XLIV in Miami, Nestor bumped into legendary television “Diners, Drive-ins and Dives” host Guy Fieri, who offers up a recipe for a Baltimore tailgate that starts in East Baltimore. Let’s make a pit stop, shall we?
Drawing over the line at The Baltimore Sun
Deposed political cartoonist Kevin Kallaugher (aka KAL and KALtoons) joins longtime former colleague at The Baltimore Sun, Dan Rodricks, and sports cartoonist Ricig with Nestor at Zeke’s Coffee on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss Baltimore media power, influence and the search for truth in reporting for the people over a lifetime.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Day 1 of open training camp
Luke Jones offers his purple observations from the first full-squad practice on Wednesday.
Derrick Henry talks expectations entering his second season with Ravens
Derrick Henry talks expectations entering his second season with Ravens
Roquan Smith on 2025 Ravens: “This is probably the most talented defense that I’ve been on”
Roquan Smith on 2025 Ravens: “This is probably the most talented defense that I’ve been on”
Lamar Jackson talks high expectations for Ravens entering 2025 season
Lamar Jackson talks high expectations for Ravens entering 2025 season
John Harbaugh shares early impressions after first day of Ravens training camp
John Harbaugh shares early impressions after first day of Ravens training camp
Luke Jones and Nestor open Ravens training camp with high expectations and open eyes
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
Sizing up the 2025 Ravens roster as training camp opens
Luke Jones offers his first 53-man roster projection as Baltimore’s summer practices get underway.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss trade options and philosophy of Mike Elias and Orioles
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
Pitching guru and Marylander Leo Mazzone comes home to discuss the science of Hall of Fame arms
He hails from Cumberland but is known as the sage pitching coach and guru for the Hall of Fame arms of the Atlanta Braves. Always happy to discuss Maddux and Glavine and Smoltz and Cox but more apt to share his “analytics” of how to keep pitchers healthy and on the mound every fifth day. Listen and learn like we always do with the great Leo Mazzone.
Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks tells Nestor about next stage production about 1966 Baltimore life
Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville to tell Nestor about his third and latest stage production about what life was like in Baltimore, Maryland in the summer of 1966. Coming in March 2026 to The BMA…
The Friday morning town hall of local talk at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville
Inspired by Zeke’s Coffee roaster and taste maker Thomas Rhodes, every Friday morning a group of Lauraville locals drop by for a cup and a round table of neighborhood chatter and conviviality. The Maryland Crab Cake Tour plopped down for a morning edition with local pundit Dan Rodricks, cartoonist Ricig and coffee and democracy chatter over breakfast.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts at start of 2025 training camp
Baltimore will hold its first full-squad practice of training camp on Wednesday.
Ronnie Stanley recognizes “big blessing” being longest-tenured Raven after signing extension
Ronnie Stanley recognizes “big blessing” being longest-tenured Raven after signing extension
Nnamdi Madubuike aiming to be better taking on double teams in 2025
Nnamdi Madubuike aiming to be better taking on double teams in 2025
Mark Andrews on Ravens opening 2025 season at Buffalo: “It’s going to be a great story”
Mark Andrews on Ravens opening 2025 season at Buffalo: “It’s going to be a great story”
Rocking the tap from Essex to Eldersburg
The tangled web of Smalltimore we weave is woven into this Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop with Mike McKelvin of 1623 Brewing sharing his Essex hard rock Child’s Play roots with Stone Horses singer John Allen and Nestor over a beer in Eldersburg.
Do the Ravens have the most talent in the NFL?
Another offseason of acquisitions, additions and high hopes now comes to the backfields in Owings Mills as the Baltimore Ravens attempt to finally make January become February for local football fans. Lamar Jackson promised a Super Bowl. Luke Jones and Nestor open this purple training camp with high expectations and open eyes for a long season of twists and turns.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor discuss Ravens summer mojo as NFL camps get set to open
With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!
So what are Orioles goals as sellers for the rest of this cellar summer?
The MLB trade deadline beckons, last place in the American League East feels pretty concrete in July for the Baltimore Orioles and many of their organization questions dangle waiting to be addressed by Mike Elias this offseason. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the trade options and philosophy of the beleaguered Birdland insiders as local fans to turn to the purple birds and football season.
Drawing the lines of power in America
You probably don’t know what they look like but you know their work. Lifelong cartoonists Kevin Kallaugher and Ricig tell some Nasty tales about the power of an image of power, and drawing inspiration to make readers think peeling back the layers of art, language, meaning and persuasion. One of the best political conversations we’ve ever had on The Maryland Crab Cake Tour. Listen and learn about media in modern America. (And you’ll meet the person responsible for “Nasty” Nestor, too!)
Baltimore baseball lore and the taste of fresh beer in Eldersburg
Ain’t the beer cold in Carroll County? The Maryland Crab Cake Tour always finds unique combinations but Baltimore baseball lore and the science (and palate) behind delicious local beer always makes for a fresh conversation. Tasty taps and more on the sportswriting legend of Jim Henneman at 1623 Brewing in Eldersburg with Matt Evans and Craig Weiss.
Five questions for Ravens special teams entering training camp
Will Tyler Loop be able to fill the kicking shoes of Justin Tucker?
It’s time to get excited about football season in Baltimore
With the Baltimore Orioles mired in last place (again) and talking trade deadline, it was time for Leonard Raskin to move the conversation across the parking lot where hope abounds, Lamar and King Henry run and local fans have hope for a Super Bowl parade down Pratt Street. It’s time to talk football in the Charm City!
Pitching guru and Marylander Leo Mazzone comes home to discuss the science of Hall of Fame arms
He hails from Cumberland but is known as the sage pitching coach and guru for the Hall of Fame arms of the Atlanta Braves. Always happy to discuss Maddux and Glavine and Smoltz and Cox but more apt to share his “analytics” of how to keep pitchers healthy and on the mound every fifth day. Listen and learn like we always do with the great Leo Mazzone.
Coffee, conversation and life in Baltimore circa 1966 with Dan Rodricks
Longtime columnist Dan Rodricks returns to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Zeke’s Coffee in Lauraville to tell Nestor about his third and latest stage production about what life was like in Baltimore, Maryland in the summer of 1966. Coming in March 2026 to The BMA…
On the 40th Anniversary of Live Aid, lifer Nestor pals David and Richard Abrahams compare Wembley and JFK Philly notes and memories
On July 13, 1985 the world experienced a television super concert that has never been replicated. Live Aid was a famine relief effort for Africa, which began with a Bob Geldof song and a “Feed The World” mantra that returns every Christmas. On the 40th Anniversary of a day made famous by so many bands and artists over the years, Nestor gathered his two brotherly pals, Richard and David Abrahams, who traveled to London to see the show at Wembley Stadium while he was in Philadelphia at JFK Stadium, writing a long-forgotten review of the concert that was unearthed. Let them share memories and show and tell pictures and mementos of their experiences four decades later…
John Martin of Maryland Lottery discusses some artful plans for state pride scratch-offs and competition
Do you have a knack for art? The Maryland Lottery is offering a rare opportunity to put your Maryland-inspired drawing onto the next scratch-off promotion. Executive Director John Martin of The Maryland Lottery gives Nestor the story behind the story and talks Home Run Riches for the second half of baseball season.
