Lamar Jackson misses practice due to “flu” illness as Ravens prepare to host New England
A few other Baltimore starters also sat out Wednesday with minor injuries.
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Max Weiss of Baltimore Magazine talks sports and holiday eats with Nestor at DiPasquale’s
Did you know that Tom Davis was once in a movie scene in Baltimore with the legendary Al Pacino? We did and Max Weiss has promised Nestor a full treatment of all memorable local movie history in the next edition of Baltimore Magazine. They continue their holiday chat about bad referees, big money Orioles signings and what’s on the table at Di Pasquale’s in Canton on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Coloring our holiday world with an Italian feast at Di Pasquale’s
Reaching back to his Italian heritage in East Baltimore, Nestor returns to DiPasquale’s in Canton to learn about the Feast Of The Seven Fishes and some Highlandtown holiday magic with legendary UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi and friends of the family.
Baltimore County Executive candidate Nick Stewart gives Nestor his pitch and platform in Halethorpe
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back in Baltimore County, it’s always important to discuss the issues in an election year with prospective candidates who tell Nestor what they like – and don’t like – about the direction of current leadership. Nick Stewart returns to update Nestor on his pitch and platform at Honey’s in Halethorpe as the conversation about the future of the county of our business and life is open for debate and big 2026 local ballot looms in the spring.
Darren The Sausage King brings Nestor some East Baltimore holiday flavor at DiPasquale’s in Canton
Bringing the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back to DiPasquale’s for an Italian tour of the holidays, we knew Darren The Sausage King would bring us some seasonal favorites. Nestor explores some East Baltimore holiday flavor at DiPasquale’s in Canton just in time for kielbasa and sauerkraut on the dinner table while talking World Cup fever with Highlandtown soccer legend Pete Caringi.
Twelve Ravens Thoughts following Week 15 win at Cincinnati
Luke Jones offers his latest purple musings after Baltimore’s first shutout since 2018.
Izzy running for Baltimore County Executive? Yes, and here’s why…
The return of 2nd District Councilman Izzy Patoka to the Maryland Crab Cake Tour at Honey’s in Halethorpe provided Nestor a clear view of his key campaign issues and goals in a spring run as a Democratic candidate to be the next Baltimore County Executive.
Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood talks holiday spirits, shipping and crab cakes for Christmas
Yes, Faidley’s is coming to Catonsville very, very soon in the frontage of The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road but before then you can still pay a holiday visit to Lexington Market or ship those tasty crab cakes and all of the sides and trimmings anywhere in the country this week. Let Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood update you for Christmas and beyond with the first family of downtown jumbo lump crab cakes.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Alonso emergence at Camden Yards and what Orioles must do next
The newest and shiniest Baltimore Orioles addition arrived for a bizarrely timed Friday afternoon press conference at Camden Yards and won the day. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Pete Alonso emergence at The Warehouse alongside David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and Scott Boras and what the future holds for the slugger, whom the owner compared to Frank Robinson coming the Charm City.
Maxing out on local sports and lousy officiating
Did you know that Tom Davis was once in a movie scene in Baltimore with the legendary Al Pacino? We did and Max Weiss has promised Nestor a full treatment of all memorable local movie history in the next edition of Baltimore Magazine. They continue their holiday chat about bad referees, big money Orioles signings and what’s on the table at Di Pasquale’s in Canton on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour.
Ravens lose rookie inside linebacker Teddye Buchanan to torn ACL
The fourth-round pick out of Cal injured his right knee late in the first quarter of Sunday’s win in Cincinnati.
Feasting on seven fishes and holiday neighborhood love at Di Pasquale’s
It’s the holidays and time for traditions and trimmings so we ventured back to DiPasquale’s in Canton with former UMBC soccer coach Pete Caringi to ask Domenico DiPasquale about the Christmas tradition of the Feast of The Seven Fishes and bringing family together for good cheer and great food.
Baltimore Magazine editor Max Weiss joins Nestor for a Baltimore movie retrospective at DiPasquale’s
The mighty Max Weiss makes a holiday visit with Nestor at DiPasquale’s in Canton bringing cinematic celluloid gifts, local tales of film lore and always a fresh copy of her beloved Baltimore Magazine. From “And Justice For All” to “The Baltimorons,” she gets us ready for a winter where we all need a good movie.
City sidewalks dressed in holiday style
It’s always a treat to welcome Matt Gallagher of The Goldseker Foundation back to Faidley’s Seafood at Lexington Market on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour to discuss the progress and challenges of Baltimore City, while shouting out more holiday dining options and civic celebrations than any other podcast or radio show in the market. We love Baltimore – and it shows!
Volleying with Coppin fun and sports into the new year
It’s always fun to welcome our Coppin State sports marketing pal Ruffin Bell back on the Maryland Crab Cake Tour, especially when there are MEAC championships on the court and a big visit from Dawn Staley and South Carolina Gamecocks coming to West Baltimore on January 18th. Hey Coppin!
Ravens get arrow pointed in right direction with heartening win in Cincinnati
After deflating back-to-back division losses at home, Baltimore played its “best football game of the year” Sunday.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss Ravens heartening win in frigid Cincinnati to keep hope alive for January
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Pete Alonso looked the part and won The Warehouse press conference
The newest and shiniest Baltimore Orioles addition arrived for a bizarrely timed Friday afternoon press conference at Camden Yards and won the day. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the Pete Alonso emergence at The Warehouse alongside David Rubenstein, Mike Elias and Scott Boras and what the future holds for the slugger, whom the owner compared to Frank Robinson coming the Charm City.
Ravens keep spirits bright with complete effort in Cincinnati
A big effort on a frigid day in Cincinnati has renewed hope for the Baltimore Ravens. Luke Jones and Nestor discuss the heartening 24-0 shutout win over Joe Burrow and the Bengals with a complete effort and a clear path to a January success style.
Shipping them a Faidley’s crab cake for the holidays always makes the spirits bright
Yes, Faidley’s is coming to Catonsville very, very soon in the frontage of The Fishmonger’s Daughter on Frederick Road but before then you can still pay a holiday visit to Lexington Market or ship those tasty crab cakes and all of the sides and trimmings anywhere in the country this week. Let Damye Hahn of Faidley’s Seafood update you for Christmas and beyond with the first family of downtown jumbo lump crab cakes.
Citizen Stewart continues run for Baltimore County Executive with multi-faceted platform
With the Maryland Crab Cake Tour back in Baltimore County, it’s always important to discuss the issues in an election year with prospective candidates who tell Nestor what they like – and don’t like – about the direction of current leadership. Nick Stewart returns to update Nestor on his pitch and platform at Honey’s in Halethorpe as the conversation about the future of the county of our business and life is open for debate and big 2026 local ballot looms in the spring.
Ravens bounce back with dominant 24-0 win in Cincinnati to keep pace in AFC North
Alohi Gilman’s defensive touchdown capped Baltimore’s first shutout since 2018 to improve to 7-7 with three weeks to play.
Dre’Mont Jones discusses improved effort from pass rush in Ravens’ shutout win over Bengals
Dre’Mont Jones discusses improved effort from pass rush in Ravens’ shutout win over Bengals
Alohi Gilman caps dominant effort by Baltimore defense with interception return for touchdown
Alohi Gilman caps dominant effort by Baltimore defense with interception return for touchdown
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns to lead encouraging performance from Ravens offense
Lamar Jackson throws two touchdowns to lead encouraging performance from Ravens offense
John Harbaugh reflects on Ravens’ “best football game of the year” in 24-0 win in Cincinnati
John Harbaugh reflects on Ravens’ “best football game of the year” in 24-0 win in Cincinnati
Author Seth Wickersham joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers a great NFL quarterback
With his book on the evolution and the biography of great quarterbacks now a best-seller, it was perfect time to visit with author Seth Wickersham of ESPN, who joins Nestor to discuss what creates and powers the modern position toward success – and failure. Always a great chat with one of America’s great sportswriters.
Mark Mussina returns to discuss ownership and fan support even in the bad times with Nestor
Sure, we kid our pal Mark Mussina about his lifelong loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys but we’re all guilty of being addicted to a team without consequences or, in some cases, any joy at all. Good times, bad times you know we’ve had our share but our favorite brother of a Hall of Famer returns to discuss poor ownership and the self-inflicted obligation of fan support even when you know it’s hopeless.
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Todd Monken acknowledges “some challenges” for Ravens offense with Lamar Jackson continuing to miss practice time
Lamar Jackson says Ravens “looking forward to new results” against Cincinnati this time around
Lamar Jackson says Ravens “looking forward to new results” against Cincinnati this time around
Twelve Ravens Thoughts (and a prediction) ahead of Week 15 trip to Cincinnati
Will Baltimore suffer a third straight loss that would further deplete its playoff hopes?
Travis Jones excited to know he’ll remain with Ravens in years to come
Travis Jones excited to know he’ll remain with Ravens in years to come
Mark Andrews on Ravens offense: “We haven’t played our best ball, and that’s going to come”
Mark Andrews on Ravens offense: “We haven’t played our best ball, and that’s going to come”
Kyle Hamilton Ravens’ final stretch: “It’s time that we go out and do it, and there are no excuses”
Kyle Hamilton Ravens’ final stretch: “It’s time that we go out and do it, and there are no excuses”
John Martin of The Maryland Lottery and Nestor discuss big jackpots and cool holiday fun as Powerball goes to 1 billion
We’ve officially entered the billionaire club era if you’re the big winner of the next Powerball jackpot. John Martin of The Maryland Lottery joins Nestor to discuss lots of money, some winners who haven’t come forward just yet and some cool yuletide holiday fun as next promotions begin for 2026.
Staying true to your team even when you know they’re lying – or just incompetent
Sure, we kid our pal Mark Mussina about his lifelong loyalty to the Dallas Cowboys but we’re all guilty of being addicted to a team without consequences or, in some cases, any joy at all. Good times, bad times you know we’ve had our share but our favorite brother of a Hall of Famer returns to discuss poor ownership and the self-inflicted obligation of fan support even when you know it’s hopeless.
Luke Jones and Nestor prepare for Ravens life on ledge in Cincinnati against Burrow and Bengals
The Baltimore Ravens are 6-7 and Luke Jones and Nestor Aparicio aren’t convinced they’re going to repair a lost season as they prepare for another AFC North road game in Cincinnati as the NFL flexes them into a pair of holiday prime time games against New England and Green Bay. The road ahead is fraught with peril and better quarterbacks. So many questions that will be answered on the field by Lamar and company.
Luke Jones and Nestor discuss all aspects of Pete Alonso coming to the Baltimore Orioles for big money
It’s not our money and it made the baseball team better so there will be no complaining about Mike Elias taking the money of David Rubenstein and Michael Arougheti and investing in a legitimate attempt to win. The Baltimore Orioles got better with the signing of slugger Pete Alonso but they get $155 million better? Luke Jones and Nestor take a deep dive into the Birdland splash of MLB free agency.
Ravens sign defensive tackle Travis Jones to three-year, $40.5 million extension
The fourth-year defensive lineman is the latest player to receive an extension from general manager Eric DeCosta.
Bengals voice Dan Hoard discusses another Burrow and Lamar showdown with huge stakes in Cincinnati
Of the games remaining on the slate for the 6-7 Baltimore Ravens, this one appears to be the most winnable. As a 2 1/2-point favorite on the road, expectations remain high for Lamar Jackson to turn the purple tide through the holidays. But, as the longtime voice of the Bengals Dan Hoard tells Nestor, this is a different Cincinnati offense and threat in the Queen City on Sunday with Joe Burrow back, spry and looking to win out. Can the Ravens avenge a home Thanksgiving night embarrassment in The Jungle?
