Last-place baseball is no way for Rubenstein to grow Orioles’ brand
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
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The real history of lacrosse in America
Longtime Sports Illustrated author Scott Price takes a deep dive into the rich history of the game of lacrosse in his newest book, “The American Game,” highlighting the game’s cultural significance, growth, and its intersection with American society, connections to Wall Street, the military, and Native American communities.
Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Nestor to discuss summer pool safety and love of the mountains
A tragedy that took the life of his young daughter has made legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller an pool safety advocate for life and he shares his story and preventive measures to prevent similar tragedies. He also shares his love of the mountains and never-ending urge to get on a hill and soar.
Allen McCallum joins Nestor to discuss firing of Hyde and disaster of 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery gets Nestor ready for summer with new games and big winners
Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops.
Still ready to Costello your story with a smile from anywhere in Baltimore
Nearly a year after his legendary departure from WMAR-TV 2, the pride of Overlea Jamie Costello joins Nestor at Koco’s Pub on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss storytelling, Baltimore and the trials and tribulations of Little League coaching life in Annapolis.
Late Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay talks leadership and life lessons with Nestor in March 2010
With the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this is a never-released March 2010 chat with Nestor from an aborted 2010 book project on Baltimore sports leadership and influences.
A primer on policy review for your insurance education, protection and peace of mind
Our local insurance expert and guiding light for premium information Pete Raimondi joins Nestor on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Kooper’s North for a primer on policy review and being more educated about your insurance so you know the protection you need and who to call when things go wrong in real life.
Luke Jones and Nestor react to Mike Elias comments and more Orioles losing after Hyde firing
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.
What kind of a leader fires his manager and then Hydes for three days?
The Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde on Saturday morning via a press release with quotes from David Rubenstein and Mike Elias. The owner and general manager then hid for three days while every player on the roster got asked about it on Preakness day. We think that’s lousy leadership. Luke Jones and Nestor react to Elias’ tardy comments on Tuesday in Milwaukee and more last-place Orioles losing after the Hyde firing. A shameful week and season in Birdland.
Yep, Ravens will endure a first-place schedule back loaded with road games
The good news is that the Baltimore Ravens will travel less mileage than 30 other NFL teams this season but that doesn’t mean the road is any easier. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the season slate and key match-ups of Baltimore Ravens and a tough 2025 schedule.
Allen McCallum: Assessing the morbid collapse and disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles
For three decades Allen McCallum has been on our team as a baseball expert and Orioles historian. He joins Nestor to discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde, the running of Mike Elias and the lousy look and last-place situation of the Baltimore Orioles. And what comes next amidst the chaos for new owner David Rubenstein, who has big decisions coming for the future of Birdland.
Making a pitch to lead Baltimore County forward
Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart tells Nestor that measurable growth via competent strategic planning is the way forward. From Hunt Valley to Catonsville, from Dundalk to our Maryland Crab Cake Tour stop at Red Brick Station in White Marsh, a frank chat about the future of Baltimore County and Towson.
A chat about Baltimore leadership and guidance with late Colts owner Jim Irsay
With the recent death of Indianapolis Colts owner Jim Irsay, this is a never-released March 2010 chat with Nestor from an aborted 2010 book project on Baltimore sports leadership and influences.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how Orioles’ young players malaise got Brandon Hyde fired
If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it’s pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles’ youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week.
Opening the Pikesville Far & Dotter with hometown style and local comfort
It once was a Panera on Reisterstown Road but if you’ve seen the changes, you should stop in and see the newest Far & Dotter storefront. Curio Wellness Chief Brand Officer Wendy Bronfein educates Nestor about bringing the family business home to the Pikesville community with a new partnership with former NBA player Al Harrington and his Viola line.
Illuminating why Maryland Zoo light nights is perfect family fun this spring
After Bill Cole joined Nestor at Kooper’s North on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour for a spring chat on zoo lights, solar power, bad pitching and the real cost of tariffs in industries like his at Cole Roofing and Gordian Energy, it inspired our intrepid host to take the Aparicio family over to Druid Hill Park for the Spring Illuminations. We highly recommend getting back to The Maryland Zoo with your family at sunset soon!
Integrity in the local media and covering modern professional sports
Streaming, screaming, ducking, hiding, reporting and opining. Mark Viviano and Luke Jones join Nestor for a spirited chat about Orioles expectations and local media attrition in Baltimore at Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Tariffs, free trade and your money in the Trump market
In a week when Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL goal-scoring record of Wayne Gretzky, we were sure to get some feedback from Leonard Raskin on his puck love but with the American market in a free-fall, the tariffs were greater than the goal.
Feeling lucky this summer with fun new games
Another $2 million local scratch-off winner and not enough Orioles Home Run Riches home runs highlight our weekly visit with Maryland Lottery Executive Director John Martin, who gets Nestor ready for summer and another batch of Maryland Crab Cake Tour stops.
The same potential that got Hyde fired puts Elias on watch
If the Orioles need to rebuild a last-place team devoid of pitching again, then it’s pretty clear that the future of Mike Elias in Baltimore is in deep debate amongst ownership. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss how the potential of the Orioles’ youngest and brightest players got Brandon Hyde fired last week.
Legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller joins Nestor to discuss summer pool safety and love of the mountains
A tragedy that took the life of his young daughter has made legendary Olympic skier Bode Miller an pool safety advocate for life and he shares his story and preventive measures to prevent similar tragedies. He also shares his love of the mountains and never-ending urge to get on a hill and soar.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the firing of Brandon Hyde and Orioles leadership decisions
The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles’ poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership’s awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing.
No Hyding from the truth of Elias’ role in Orioles managerial firing
The management of the Baltimore Orioles fired manager Brandon Hyde and then proceeded to hide for three days. Nestor Aparicio and Luke Jones discuss the sloppy firing of Hyde and the Orioles’ poor performance, lack of focus and leadership among players. And the new ownership’s awful handling of the entire situation and running from the losing.
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ardarius Washington and what it means for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
Hitting it big in Dundalk
John Martin of Maryland Lottery tells Nestor about the latest Dundalk big winner on Fast Play progressive and hopes for more homers from Orioles in Home Run Riches summer of big hits.
Less safe at safety: Here’s why losing Ar’Darius Washington is not a small issue for Ravens defense
A freak May Achilles injury has left the Ravens’ defense without one of its standout secondary members for this season. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the loss of Ar’Darius Washington and what it means for the defense that wants strength and depth on the backside.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following 2025 schedule release
Baltimore reached a contract extension with star running back Derrick Henry hours before the 2025 schedule was unveiled.
Luke Jones and Nestor preview season and key matchups of Baltimore Ravens tough 2025 schedule
The good news is that the Baltimore Ravens will travel less mileage than 30 other NFL teams this season but that doesn’t mean the road is any easier. Luke Jones and Nestor preview the season slate and key match-ups of Baltimore Ravens and a tough 2025 schedule.
Holding everyone with Orioles accountable for this disaster
Another home stand begins with another doubleheader sweep for the dismal and disappointing Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of this 2025 squad and what comes next for a last-place team that continues to flounder away a season of immense promise in Birdland.
Brothers: Triple Crown needs to be rethought for future of horse racing
Every year, we’re joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport.
Another year without Kentucky Derby winner means more Preakness upheaval amidst change
This will be the last year of the Preakness at Pimlico as we know it or ever knew it. Legendary horse racing insider and Baltimorean Dick Jerardi returns home to update Nestor on the state of the 150th running of the Preakness Stakes and the stakes of the future of industry as another Derby winner has skipped Old Hilltop on the third Saturday of May. Something’s gotta give…
Here comes Howie to Annapolis: The mandate for party comedy from Mandel
From actor to comedian to game show host to “America’s Got Talent” judge, the always irreverent Howie Mandel says bringing his stand-up act on the road is his real home. A wide-ranging chat about shaking hands and holograms, mental health and what makes a joke funny with Nestor in advance of his show at Maryland Hall on Annapolis on Saturday, May 17th.
Moss: The past, present and future of Pimlico and realities of Preakness and Triple Crown
NBC Sports longtime horse racing analyst Randy Moss tells Nestor he is wistful about the end of Pimlico as we know it but the reality of horse racing, the Triple Crown and the future of the Preakness is at a mesh point with potential for better times ahead. And some journalism about Journalism.
NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers returns for Preakness conversation about Kentucky Derby winners and future of Triple Crown
Every year, we’re joined by NBC horse racing analyst Donna Brothers, who returns for Preakness 150 and the last time at the Old Hilltop of Pimlico as we know it and once again without the Kentucky Derby winner. This is a serious conversation about Maryland racing, the state of the industry and the future of Triple Crown series for the sport.
Bill Blocher and daughter Katie welcome Nestor back to Red Brick Station with three decades of stories, brews and sandwiches on The Avenue in White Marsh
Bill Blocher and his daughter Katie discussed the evolution of Red Brick Station, which opened in 1997 with seven breweries in Maryland. Bill highlighted the growth to 160 breweries today and the success of their homemade beer. They reminisced about the early days, including Bill’s decision to make his own beer despite skepticism. Katie shared her experience of returning from New York to manage the family business, which includes a wine bar and deli. They also discussed the community’s transformation, the importance of family involvement, and the success of their unique concept, which combines a brewery, restaurant, and now a wine bar.
Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes Stanley Cup playoffs fire on ice
It’s been a great Stanley Cup tournament so far but the Washington Capitals are in a tough spot in the Carolina series. Leonard Raskin and Nestor pimp the puck as the good old hockey game makes spring better when the games go to overtime and memories are made.
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth
Georgetown sports business professor Marty Conway joins Nestor to talk Orioles marketing and Ravens branding in a big Baltimore sports season for growth.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of the 2025 Baltimore Orioles and what comes next
Another home stand begins with another doubleheader sweep for the dismal and disappointing Baltimore Orioles. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the baseball disaster of this 2025 squad and what comes next for a last-place team that continues to flounder away a season of immense promise in Birdland.
