Five-time Pro Bowl fullback Pat Ricard sticking with Ravens
Baltimore agreed to a one-year deal with the 30-year-old fullback on Tuesday.
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Guitarist Rik Emmett of Triumph tells Nestor the Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rick Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
Being touched by The Northern Lights in Iceland
Our American Dream believer and resident financial wizard Leonard Raskin took a wintry winter vacation chasing lava, glaciers and The Northern Lights in Iceland. The aurora borealis never disappoints when the magic glow appears…
Luke Jones and Nestor debate Orioles pitching needs and Rubenstein threshold for payroll
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
Big money for NFL free agents grows as Mekari and Stephens cash in on cap rising elsewhere
Eric DeCosta and the Baltimore Ravens manage this time of the year as well as any team in the league so there are very few surprises. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the departure of Patrick Mekari, Brandon Stephens and Malik Harrison in the early tampering period of NFL free agency.
Meghan McCorkell gives Nestor the full story of Live Baltimore and why City Life is loved in Charm City
Meghan McCorkell always formally educated Nestor about the charm of the Enoch Pratt Free Library but recently became the Executive Director of “Live Baltimore” and came to Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him all he never knew about the “I Love City Life” folks’ 30th year aiming to attract and retain residents by highlighting the city’s 278 neighborhoods and offering home ownership incentives like down payment assistance programs. The city’s affordability, cultural richness and community spirit get no argument from the host.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for 3 more years in front of Lamar
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
Preparing Youth For Tomorrow on the streets of Baltimore
With “A Cup Of Soup Or Bowl” back at Faidley’s Seafood at the beautiful new Lexington Market, it was a great time to bring Officer Kevin Moody back with Tori Kerr to tell more tales of Preparing Youth For Tomorrow and ways the local organization is inspiring young people to volunteer and be involved in “Handshakes Over Handcuffs” mentoring on the streets of Baltimore.
Taking the pop quiz of responsible play for gamblers
Every March, the Maryland Lottery steps up its game to make sure than citizens are playing the games within their means and understanding the odds and the help that is available. Executive Director John Martin joins us frequently to discuss all elements of the games and the realization that March Madness and baseball season are here and it’s time to consider your gambling habits.
Ex-Ravens starters Mekari, Stephens, Harrison set to depart on deals with other AFC teams
Patrick Mekari will reportedly sign a three-year, $37.5 million deal with Jacksonville when free agency officially opens.
What is the Rubenstein threshold for new Orioles’ payroll?
With the news that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season off the field, we wonder whether Mike Elias will be out buying more pricey relief pitching in a sport with no salary cap. Luke Jones and Nestor debate the Baltimore Orioles’ pitching needs and the threshold for payroll in the world of David Rubenstein. The money and tough-talk financial realities of small-market MLB in this one…
Lexington Market and pre-gaming for Orioles baseball makes a perfect Camden Yards plan
The new Lexington Market is absolutely stunning and with the weather warming and Orioles season coming, Damye Hahn and Jamal McCord talk spring and baseball pre-gaming at Faidley’s Seafood and all of the delicious stalls and local vendors making your Camden Yards day a richer experience. Plan a visit!
Keeping Stanley is DeCosta’s biggest win of free agency
High stakes, higher salaries and big changes are always the tone of NFL free agency but before the tampering is even over many star players have decided the grass might be greener staying home. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Baltimore Ravens and Ronnie Stanley coming together for three more years and $60 million to continue to protect Lamar Jackson during this run of excellence and collective disappointment.
John Eisenberg joins Nestor to discuss more Birdtapes, Orioles updates and Ravens realities with Justin Tucker
Longtime Baltimore sports writer John Eisenberg returns for another season of Orioles baseball and an announcement about his continuing journey through the history of the franchise – even as he enjoys the present and opines about the future. And, of course, the venerable columnist brings out his journalism sniffer on the Justin Tucker scandal and the NFL investigation.
Shannan Brown of Aberdeen shares her Ravens love with Nestor after winning Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years
Every year, one lucky second chance Ravens scratch-off winner will find 20 years of season tickets in the warm seats and no one could be happier than lifer-purple-hearted Shannan Brown of Aberdeen, who shares her story of being this year’s Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years victor and her plans for fun to honor her father.
Live Baltimore: For the love of city life
Meghan McCorkell always formally educated Nestor about the charm of the Enoch Pratt Free Library but recently became the Executive Director of “Live Baltimore” and came to Faidley’s on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to tell him all he never knew about the “I Love City Life” folks’ 30th year aiming to attract and retain residents by highlighting the city’s 278 neighborhoods and offering home ownership incentives like down payment assistance programs. The city’s affordability, cultural richness and community spirit get no argument from the host.
Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for Gunnar and Grayson as pains of March take hold of Orioles in Sarasota
With the word that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for how many hits the Baltimore Orioles can take before Opening Day in Toronto in less than three weeks.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and Ronnie Stanley decision for Ravens
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
A quarter of a century of Art With A Heart deserves a celebration story
Local attorney Randi Pupkin shares her journey from local lawyer to aspiring artist to making a true Baltimore Positive impact over 25 years of leading “Art With A Heart,” providing art classes to under-served communities and now offering over 16,000 classes annually. Nestor leads her through their mutual friendship with local sports cartoonist and legend Ricig, and this amazing journey and a quarter of a century showing kids the world in color and inspiring creativity.
Taking a deeper dive into Orioles history with The Bird Keeper of “The Magic”
Longtime Baltimore sports writer John Eisenberg returns for another season of Orioles baseball and an announcement about his continuing journey through the history of the franchise – even as he enjoys the present and opines about the future. And, of course, the venerable columnist brings out his journalism sniffer on the Justin Tucker scandal and the NFL investigation.
The local realities of climate change
Professor Billy Friebele of Loyola University Maryland heats Nestor up for a campus climate change symposium on March 13 with acclaimed novelist Amitav Ghosh and a keynote on “The Great Uprooting: Migration and Movement in the Age of Climate Change.”
The triumph and Canadian pride of Rik Emmett and his Ten Telecaster Tales of new songs and stories
The music of Rik Emmett and his band Triumph has stood the test of time and his post rock professor and author duties brought together a passion project about his first favorite guitar. The Canadian guitarist returns to talk Blue Jays baseball, returning to a live stage this month and some words of wisdom about American honor and neighbourly trust.
The pains of March lead Orioles back to who will pitch in April
With the word that Grayson Rodriguez and Andrew Kittredge will begin the season on the IL, Luke Jones and Nestor express concern for how many hits the Baltimore Orioles can take before Opening Day in Toronto in less than three weeks.
Stanley, Ravens agree to three-year, $60 million contract before start of free agency
After taking a pay cut last March, Ronnie Stanley played in every game for the first time in his career and was a Pro Bowl alternate in 2024.
John Palumbo of Crack The Sky talks history, songwriting and the hot razors of rock music for a lifetime
Now 39 years after first interviewing John Palumbo of Crack The Sky as an 18-year old music critic at The Evening Sun, Nestor finally gets to ask the singer and songwriter to reflect on the band’s unique blend of rock, progressive elements, and complex songwriting, which often tackled themes of race, culture, and politics. Palumbo shares the origins of songs like “Nuclear Apathy” and “Songs of Soviet Sons,” and discusses the band’s resilience and the joy the music bring to fans in Baltimore.
You’ll find her in the Club
Every year, one lucky second chance Ravens scratch-off winner will find 20 years of season tickets in the warm seats and no one could be happier than lifer-purple-hearted Shannan Brown of Aberdeen, who shares her story of being this year’s Maryland Lottery Tickets For Twenty Years victor and her plans for fun to honor her father.
Professor Billy Friebele of Loyola College heats Nestor up for climate change symposium March 13
Professor Billy Friebele of Loyola University heats Nestor up for a campus climate change symposium on March 13 with acclaimed novelist Amitav Ghosh and a keynote on “The Great Uprooting: Migration and Movement in the Age of Climate Change.”
Ravens can only hope to duplicate level of health from 2024 season
Baltimore enjoyed the NFL’s lowest number of adjusted games lost by any team since 2017.
Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner joins Nestor Annapolis for a primer on state legislature uncertainty and balance
Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner covers all things Annapolis every day and joins Nestor from the State House for a mid-session primer on the state legislature, balancing the budget, federal cuts and how Trump’s policies are crushing and crippling “blue state” Maryland in the short term.
Jillian Manko tells Nestor about Broadway on Park Heights night at Baltimore Hebrew Congregation on March 22
Who doesn’t love a great night of music and Broadway? Jillian Manko of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation invites Nestor out on March 22nd for a special night of Broadway music featuring John Rapson and hosted by Rain Pryor, daughter of legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Oh…and the desserts!
A big weekend for Ravens and Stanley to decide future fate of left tackle protection for Lamar
It’s never the biggest week of the year for the Baltimore Ravens, who rarely delve deeply into free agency but this week will reveal the future of Ronnie Stanley and the offensive line. Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for the tampering period and the options of both sides in a weird window of negotiations and news. You’ll want to be on the WNST Baltimore Positive Text Service this week!
Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all Nestor’s questions about Justin Tucker reporting
With three blockbuster tales of reporting the allegations of 16 different women accusing Baltimore Ravens’ kicker Justin Tucker of inappropriate behavior during massage therapy appointments more than a decade ago, reporter Julie Scharper of The Baltimore Banner answers all of Nestor’s questions about how the story came to light and the journalism, reporting and fact-checking done by their staff to confirm and write these “serious and concerning” stories.
Tom McMillen joins Nestor to discuss America, Russia and Terps chances of putting more madness into March
It’s easy to go marching into the Madness of college basketball season with Tom McMillen but our defending forward of Congressional service and American hoops diplomacy joins Nestor to discuss a lot about Russia, the state of the world and a little about the path of the Maryland Terrapins this month.
The glory days of being Hank Azaria and singing Springsteen songs
Actor and comedian Hank Azaria tells Nestor why The Boss has him living glory days in Baltimore and why he’ll be singing “Born To Run” and many more Bruce Springsteen classics when he brings his charity show to Sound Stage on March 7th. Some Simpsons, some poker and a life of loving sports and mimicry and The River with a TV legend.
The uncertainty in Annapolis and battle to balance state budget
Pam Wood of The Baltimore Banner covers all things Annapolis every day and joins Nestor from the State House for a mid-session primer on the state legislature, balancing the budget, federal cuts and how Trump’s policies are crushing and crippling “blue state” Maryland in the short term.
Clock ticking as Ravens try to reach contract extension with Ronnie Stanley
Might Kansas City make a serious push for Baltimore’s longtime left tackle?
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss continued fallout of Tucker scandal and Ravens march through combine
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and I continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Orioles spring training pitching plans and prep for Opening Day
The Orioles’ starting rotation isn’t built for the long haul but a promising early spring from the starters and the welcomed relief of having Felix Bautista back on the bump has Luke Jones and Nestor cautiously optimistic about Mike Elias’ ability to piece together a one-year program with Tomoyuki Sugano, Charlie Morton and the remaining cast from last season.
The nights on Broadway on Park Heights Avenue
Who doesn’t love a great night of music and Broadway? Jillian Manko of Baltimore Hebrew Congregation invites Nestor out on March 22nd for a special night of Broadway music featuring John Rapson and hosted by Rain Pryor, daughter of legendary comedian Richard Pryor. Oh…and the desserts!
How long can the Ravens tuck and hide?
We are a week away from the tampering period of NFL free agency and Luke Jones and Nestor continue to read the purple tea leaves about Justin Tucker, Mark Andrews and Ronnie Stanley as the Baltimore Ravens try to run, hide, tuck and roll during an NFL investigation in Owings Mills.
