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Keeping it real with real estate and the lifer Terps fan in Creig Northrop

With the summer real estate market heating up, we welcomed local mogul and infamous Terps supporter Creig Northrop in from Howard County to talk real estate, fed rates and real college sports with Nestor. Some great tips here for how to list and sell a home in any market.

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All of the reasons why The Y Swim Center has been a success in Randallstown

On the eve of a huge Juneteenth celebration at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we bring the Maryland Crab Cake Tour inside with 4th District Councilman Julian Jones and John Hoey of The Y in Central Maryland to discuss how Baltimore County and the local community came together to make life better for residents and families near Liberty Road.

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Discussing the state of Baltimore County with Councilman Julian Jones

When the Maryland Crab Cake Tour stopped at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown, we wanted to give 4th District Councilman Julian Jones a chance to update us on plans for the area and thoughts about the process of selecting a Baltimore County Executive and the next election cycle.

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Five million reasons Essex has a very happy winner

There have been lots of Maryland Lottery winners recently but when someone wins $5 million bucks on Back River Neck Road in Essex, we take note. Managing Director of Communications and baseball historian Seth Elkin joins Nestor to talk about more than just Home Run Riches and grand slam power.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Holliday emergence and Rogers hot effort in Orioles win over Texas

It’s been almost a year since Mike Elias acquired pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in a young summer deal and his emergence this month has been quite a mixed bag but Luke Jones and Nestor certainly see the possibilities after a complete effort in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers at scorching Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And this Jackson Holliday kid can play a little, too!

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A very hot effort by Trevor Rogers shows the upside against Rangers

It’s been almost a year since Mike Elias acquired pitcher Trevor Rogers from the Miami Marlins in a young summer deal and his emergence this month has been quite a mixed bag but Luke Jones and Nestor certainly see the possibilities after a complete effort in a 6-0 win over the Texas Rangers at scorching Oriole Park at Camden Yards. And this Jackson Holliday kid can play a little, too!

Our June Men’s Health Series with GBMC bravely discusses the colonoscopy you don’t want – but you absolutely need and here’s why…

Our June Men’s Health Month Series with GBMC bravely discusses the colonoscopy you don’t want – but you absolutely need, as noted by 56-year old male Nestor Aparicio with Dr. Dhanush Hoskere and Stacey Fifer of Craft Crushes, who provide a cautionary tale about why everyone over the age of 45 needs to get tested to save lives.

Luke Jones and Nestor pick up the last place pieces after another Orioles collapse at Yankee Stadium

The Baltimore Orioles went 3-4 on an important AL East road trip through Tampa and New York. As a last-place team, that’s not good enough but it was the way they lost games that was more disturbing. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss 8-0 blown leads, almost getting no-hit at Yankee Stadium and the indignity of losing another one-run lead in the 8th inning in The Bronx.

Jack Hues of Wang Chung takes Nestor by the hair for a tour of the 1980s and dance hall days of today

The eighties are coming back this summer! If you remember MTV hits like “Dance Hall Days,” “Let’s Go” and “Everybody Have Fun Tonight,” you’ll love this visit with Jack Hues of Wang Chung as he tells Nestor about this summer’s tour with Rick Springfield, John Waite and Paul Young that stops at Wolf Trap Filene Center on July 6th. Still cool on craze…

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Getting ready for tournament time at SOBO Little League in Locust Point

Telling the story of South Baltimore Little League and kids who are ready for tournament time with Brendan O’Brien and Greg Szczepaniak, who explain modern youth baseball to Nestor. The league is hosting the District 4 All-Star tournament for 8-10-year-olds from June 28 to July 2, with the potential for state and national competitions.

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Tawanda Ford and Eli Dowell give Nestor a modern tour of The Y pool and programs in Randallstown

Community. Water fitness classes and lessons. For youths and families and seniors. We step inside The Y Swim Center in Randallstown to chat with Eli Dowell and Tawanda Ford about what a successful community endeavors feels like on a summer day in Baltimore County.

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Picking up the pieces after another Yankee Stadium collapse by Orioles

The Baltimore Orioles went 3-4 on an important AL East road trip through Tampa and New York. As a last-place team, that’s not good enough but it was the way they lost games that was more disturbing. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss 8-0 blown leads, almost getting no-hit at Yankee Stadium and the indignity of losing another one-run lead in the 8th inning in The Bronx.

Kevin Carr of Coppin State takes Nestor along his lifelong journey with the Eagles and higher education

His enthusiasm is infectious and once you hear the Coppin State neighborhood story of Kevin Carr, you’ll know how and why higher education and the legend of Fanny Jackson Coppin is alive and well in West Baltimore. Take a lifelong journey with the Eagles’ proudest alum and his pitch for how education changed his life and how to bring the next generation along for the ride.

Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens discounted addition of cornerback Jaire Alexander to defense

The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.

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Orioles showing signs of life in New York?

It’s a big week for the somewhat-surging, last-place Baltimore Orioles who have shown some vital signs in recent weeks and now arrive in The Big Apple to face scuffling the scuffling New York Yankees at The Bronx. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Birds finding some semblance of momentum to keep the season alive this summer.

John Hoey and Barry Williams educate Nestor about modern world of The Y from Randallstown pool

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour of summer civic and community visits started us at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown for Juneteenth with John Hoey and Barry Williams educating Nestor about the modern world of community activities, fun and great health with The Y in Central Maryland all over the region. And the importance of partnerships with government and the local citizens that keep folks in every neighborhood moving and contributing to a better life in the land of pleasant living.

Guitarist Mark Bryan invites Nestor and all Hootie and The Blowfish fans to his solo gig at The Atlantis in DC on Friday

He still claims the Orioles and the Washington football team as his “home teams” and guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish always plays back in the DMV when he rolls solo. But as he tells Nestor, this time it’s something more special and a cool, bigger band coming to The Atlantis in D.C. on Friday night to play some Hootie songs and a wide array of music and influences that keep him off the golf course and jamming.

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Ravens get the “Lamar discount” on Jaire Alexander to bolster secondary

The ability of the Ravens to lure quality veteran players to Baltimore continued with the addition of oft-injured, two-time Pro Bowl cornerback Jaire Alexander to a secondary that now feels more bolstered. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the ability of Lamar Jackson to help in the recruiting process and the reputation of the organization to be able to snare talented guys who want to win a Super Bowl.

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Large progressive jackpots and the enduring fun of Keno

The Orioles are finally bashing some bombs and Home Run Riches (and even a grand slam) is paying off for some lucky local baseball fans. This week, Executive Director John Martin talks about the big progressive jackpot about to spill over $2 million and the social fun of Keno at The Maryland Lottery as summer winning gets started.

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Why DHop veteran receiver role in Ravens offense could be a perfect fit

The Baltimore Ravens got on the field in Owings Mills for the final time before summer training camp this week and Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of the offensive preparation and changes to the Todd Monken attack designed for Lamar Jackson. DaAndre Hopkins came here to win a Super Bowl. This team is loaded. Now, can they win a Super Bowl?

Nestor loses his mind on Luke Jones about the seemingly infinite awfulness of the Baltimore Orioles franchise in 2025

Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.

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Why not spend some quality time at The Y this summer?

Our Maryland Crab Cake Tour of summer civic and community visits started us at The Y Swim Center in Randallstown for Juneteenth with John Hoey and Barry Williams educating Nestor about the modern world of community activities, fun and great health with The Y in Central Maryland all over the region. And the importance of partnerships with government and the local citizens that keep folks in every neighborhood moving and contributing to a better life in the land of pleasant living.

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The melancholy and infinite sadness of Baltimore Orioles baseball in 2025

Sure, some of you will simply say that Nestor Aparicio (finally) lost his mind on the radio on Thursday morning after the Baltimore Orioles lost an 8-0 lead in Tampa in losing 12-8 in a minor league ballpark in Tampa. There’s been a lot of trauma over the years but even Jim Palmer called it the worst loss of the year for a team mired in last place in American League East and headed to The Bronx this weekend.

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Bringing some Hootie magic to the solo sounds of guitarist Mark Bryan

He still claims the Orioles and the Washington football team as his “home teams” and guitarist Mark Bryan of Hootie and The Blowfish always plays back in the DMV when he rolls solo. But as he tells Nestor, this time it’s something more special and a cool, bigger band coming to The Atlantis in D.C. on Friday night to play some Hootie songs and a wide array of music and influences that keep him off the golf course and jamming.

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